We NEVER Want To Do This Again! - Our Biggest Mistake Yet
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- Опубліковано 25 вер 2021
- Our Biggest Mistake Yet #MotorcycleCamping
This is a video we really didn’t want to make. Who wants to publicly air their mistakes on a motorcycle? But, in the spirit of full disclosure - here we go…
After crossing the bridge from Houghton into Hancock, MI we took a wrong turn on Ryan Road - a road that’s closed from Nov-May and in our opinion should be closed permanently. But as they say “the rest is history”.
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Richard you should absolutely share this stuff or risk losing credibility with me and others. Its a natural piece of the motorcycle travel lifestyle. Crap happens, so what, be honest. We have enough bold and white liars in this world today. Please don't join that group. I like your truthful content. Thx
Thank Keith. We will continue to be Honest and show everything we do. It can be hard sometimes (especially Chris) to see the negative comments when we are just being ourselves. Cheers keith and thanks for the words of encouragement.
Yep, my buddy n I were getting ready to ride the white rim trail near Moab 2 days ago n he crashed in sand 10 miles in breaking 3 ribs n prbly n ankle. Killed the trip but its memorable! :) like Jordan Peterson says honesty makes life easier.
@@TwoWheelsBigLife This has got to be one of the most dangerous set ups I have seen. I think the only good thing you have going for you is there is 2 separate vehicles in case of a accident. Logistically asking a motorcycle to stop itself is a task but now a trailer loaded to the weight of another bike? Dang man 😶
Transparency is ok. Others will learn from this. At least you didn't trash your bike or yourself. Safe travels to both of you..
I know it sounds simple but please put electric brakes on your trailer … I know they might not exist but you’ll have to figure it out there’s a will there’s a way !!
Maybe even inverse hydraulic surge breaks …
Humans helping other humans, no thought of race, creed or social status. Wouldn't the world be incredible if this was how it was all the time.. loved the video..
Funny things is it really is that way. But are Media and politics would want to think as otherwise
I'm sorry that you perceive this as an exception.
yes it would
Don't tell D.C.
@@jsveiga Gabby is alive ALL STAGED ALL CRISIS ACTORS and flatearth101 is real and JFK is alive til old age and in the Bible JOSHUA 10v13 Sun stopped moving and..nice motorcycle 🏍
Whoever that big dude was that took charge of the rescue effort thank God for him .
That was a great group of men that helped you. Gives me faith in humanity.
the prooblem was you needed to apply the rear brake at the top. you used the front brake which locked the front wheel but there was too much weight pulling backwards for the front tire to hold it.
I've been towing a Travelite Camper for almost 25 years now. Never had a problem knock on wood. It was a very steep hill, but you should have been able to stop sliding. By simply applying your rear brake. Thank God you came out Unscathed!!!👍🏼👍🏼
Do you ever not have enough power? Seems like a lot of weight for a bike.
I should also think some throttle and light clutch would help too. If not, it might indicate the trailer exceeds the bike's safe capacity.
@@monkeybarmonkeyman It would also be just as dangerous down hill trying to stop. More than once I have watched a car pulling a heavy trailer pushed into an intersection by the weight of the trailer. Having brakes on the trailer would help, but not in his situation.
If you overload your motorcycle rig in our country, the insurance companies won't cover ypu.
This is exactly why I practice and always stop and cover my rear brake when stopping
Humanity on display in the UP of Mich, nice to see people still willing to help each other out when in a bad situation. Beautiful place with some great people.
Just remember, how many miles have y’all ridden thus far? And just a snobby hill caught you off guard. All is well. Ride safe and keel sharing your adventures!
Glad you're okay, Rich. For the record - America is full of such folks, regardless of what some would have us believe. I try to be one of those folks as I'm sure y'all do, too - helping each other is what makes the world go 'round. ;>)
Thats a great comment your absolutely right. Don't let political partys tell you we don't get along. Doesn't matter what race you are we all try every day to make it through the day. Only the mega rich don't they pay others to make their mistakes. God bless America and God Bless us all!!
@@davemcmahon8140 Amen
Yep. And not just America, all over the world. I’ve seen it first hand-people without much for themselves sacrificing to help others.
I have faith that there are more people like that than there aren’t. Maybe not so much in urban areas but in rural areas, absolutely.
Hindsight is 20/20, but the trick in a situation like this is to drop the clutch right away (as soon as you feel the front sliding, stall the engine) and let the engine "brake" the rear wheel. This may have been enough to hold the weight of the trailer. Or maybe not...
In my experience, this technic is somewhat counter intuitive but it has worked well on steep dirt dirt hills in the many times I've had to use it! Not trying to preach here and I realize it's easier say than done at the moment of panic...
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Agree, that would have probably work. That trailer is putting all the weight on the rear tire and lifting on the front. Hill was so steep that the front didn’t have enough traction. Need to be able to use he rear brake or engine brake.
@@jasonhanna2358 Find yourself a hill and practice going backwards using your clutch to control speed. Also, when you stop, practice using your back brake below 10mph. Your front brake is a common reason for dropping any bike at low speed.
I've met so many great people because I love motorcycles, and I'm glad it all worked out for you.
What about NOT forgetting to just use the rear brake?
There are some wacky opinions being offered in the comments. LOL Too many weird dynamics at work to figure this out without some testing. The tongue weight definitely shifted on that hill, it looked like it put a ton of lift on the back end of the bike, so you're left with front tire only with just a few pounds of weight on it. Nothing as a rider you could do, other than if you had trailer brakes, but even then, the tongue weight is an issue once you want to get moving again. Interesting situation. Maybe somebody will design a trailer where the axle slides backwards when you're on a steep hill, and then returns to normal when the trailer levels out. LOL
Yes. This works. Leaves you with both feet on the ground for stability. Gives you time to get sorted with rear brake, clutch and restarting.
Practice pre emergency is key. :-)
On a hill like that, the only hope to hold the hill is with the rear brake. The weight transfer causes the front wheel to not have enough holding power, even with the brake locked. It is a odd condition, but in that case almost all of your braking power is in the rear wheel. You have to be ready for it and able to hold the bike up with your left foot only.
Glad you are ok. And, what a great group of guys that helped you out of that jam.
Oh man, can you imagine if the trailer had kept going straight down the hill, the speed you would have gained and then flipped out. You are one lucky man. I’ve been riding many years and still get into sticky situations cause there is not much support when on two wheels. You get back on and go again. Ride safe! Awesome videos and channel!
never happen,,,,jackknifing is garanteed off the gidyup.
Glad you are ok. You must have had an angel on your shoulder to find a group of young men right there and willing to help. Kudos to them and that there was no major damage. Take care, Dave
If the rear wheel can DRIVE everything up the hill, the rear brake can HOLD everything on the hill.
This requires a planned stop; deliberately tipping the bike a little to the left as you stop so you can hold it up with left foot only while the right foot is firmly on the brake.
Much easier on a lighter bike. :)
Better to practice without trailer or luggage.
But if you DO practice, it will become easy.
That's how you have to stop in the UK to get your license. Right foot on the brake left foot on the ground.
And yes it does depend on how long you are stopped, if at a red light then you have to swap sides and drop into neutral.
Holding the rear brake is a tough one when you are trying to keep the bike upright and balanced. Then you have to decide if you can move forward after the stop, especially without stalling or peeling out. Backing down using both brakes would be an equal challange.
@@mitchellfletcher8291 I'd say stopping and holding the bike on the back brake is a very basic skill, cannot get your license in the UK if you cannot do it. And yes, I have ridden heavy bikes with luggage and pillion.
And just to put salt in the wound :-) if you're sliding backwards and can't get to the rear brake (due to lack of planning) you should just release the clutch. Doesn't matter if the bike stalls, at least you won't be rolling backwards down a steep hill.
Wow! God bless the guys helping you! They are awesome people.
I watch several motorcycle channels where male and female riders travel the WORLD...and this is the thing I want everyone to know. Most everyday people are GOOD , HELPFUL AND GENEROUS ! The bad narcicisstic people gravitate to the top of money and power . We have a good world...we are just lead by idiots .
Murderers
people aren't born bad, they learn from sociopathic leaders that selfishness will get you to the top.
@@graememckay9972 yes and Gabby is alive ALL STAGED ALL CRISIS ACTORS and flatearth101 is real and JFK is alive til old age and in the Bible JOSHUA 10v13 Sun stopped moving and I
You don’t want to come to a stop using the brakes on hills. Instead feather your clutch and work against the gravity pulling you down.
everyone does a sudden mistake sometimes. they arent beginners
@@lloydsplace101 my comment was more towards the people questioning his brakes.
So thankful that both of you are okay. Thank you so much for sharing. We’ve all been there so there’s nothing to be embarrassed about. You guys did great. Huge thank you to those guys who helped you out.
Did you have both brakes applied? Dang that hill was steep as hell. Get those young men a 30 pack. It’s always nice to have faith in humanity. 👍
No way to apply back brake. Both feet have to be on ground to hold that weight up coming to stop on hill. Front brake could not hold that weight on steep grade.
I would wonder why a bike that big would not have linked brakes? My BMW K1600B has linked brakes, if I grab the front brake lever it applies front and rear brakes at the same time. That would have stopped the bike from rolling.
@@keithliblick4504 the tourers are crazy heavy and not best balanced. Sometimes not always possible to keep right foot on brake
@@mattmccarthy6815 I only ever put one foot down when stopping with my foot on the brake, but I guess it was how I was taught when I first got my licence.
That sounds like a heavy trailer, I only have a small cargo trailer, it does make a difference. Glad he wasn’t hurt
I pull a trailer too, it looked bike and trailer were over loaded, I’ve done it too, I have 2011 road glide, friendly advice is stacking too much weight on motorcycle makes it harder to pick up and goes over easier on its side! I’m sure both of you are accomplished riders! I made the mistake of bringing tools, two spare trailer tires, to many bags of clothes and leather jackets, gas can and water cans both full! I sympathize with you two, I wanna bring too much but have as most as I can possibly bring, I have to laugh now at my own travels up-steep hills on going to Sun hiway, in stop and go traffic on a long hill, made my clutch hand pretty tired! You two are very lucky to see upper Michigan, it’s absolutely beautiful? I wish I could put aKayak on my trailer too! Lol Lol?
I feel for you guys. I HATE steep hill stops and fear them always, I learned the hard way too. Now if I see one coming I turn off or go back if I can. San Francisco was especially bad for me. At least you were not hurt, and friends showed up to help. Ah, and Capitan, listen to your co-pilot, she saw it coming.😊😊
I loved the hills in San Fran. Of course it was minus a trailer.
I’ve had days like this too!! Glad to see that all’s well that ends well. Rest easy, definitely enjoy the cocktails and keep on keepin on!! The trip is worth every experience, good or tough.
Realy glad that you showed this event for a multitude reasons. Thank you sharing a valuable experience.
That was stressful but you kept your cool, found some help and got through it! Just another story to tell :-)
Yous two are great together, Thank you guys for helping Richard and Chris out on that hill , Great team work ,
Yes, so thankful Richard, Miss Alice and Ruby are good; it could have been so much worse. You were so lucky to have help so quickly - those guys were awesome!! Cheers Richard - you earned those cocktails!!!
I've always traveled with AAA maps. Seems like the news showers us with so much doom and gloom that we forget how many nice people there are.👍 Glad you're both ok-Ruby needs a rest also💤💤. Things always look better the next day. Another fine video. 😱😱🙋♂️
I have been riding all my life. Not sure what you actually could have done! Sometimes stuff just happens. Its not that it happens but what you do with the bad situation after it happens. Well done. All is well and you just were shaken a bit. Ride on!
All the weight on the rear he probably should have used the foot break so the rear tire would of held him in place. It’s what I use when stopping on steep inclines.
This is my favorite episode so far - as I grew up in Calumet, MI. Sorry to see your challenges in Hancock - like the young man said it was better to go straight and around a bend later. The road closed sign is for winter when they can’t keep the snow off the road enough to have it be safe. Nice view of Calumet High School and Middle School! The drive to Copper Harbor is one of the best. Lake Fanny Hooe is a very nice area. The cell service has been an ongoing challenge for a while now. :) Hope you had a chance to go to the Harbor Haus in Copper Harbor - they are outstanding in every way! I lived in the area when we had the record snow fall. :( Soo Locks is a must see - glad you made it there. It is a beautiful area in the late summer early fall. Kudos to the young men who helped out!! Welcome to the UP!
What are the odds that just when you need them, a group of kind, strong and willing souls is standing nearby to assist. Things really are better than you would believe if you only watched tv. Good job to those guys.
Yes we were lucky. They were a great of guys.
Sure is nice to see people helping people out in this world !!! It gives me some hope knowing how Blessed we are !!! Glad you weren’t hurt. !!!
In georgia my scoot and trailer had to be loaded on a rollback, what fun sliding back ward with very little control! Glad your ok and no big damage!!
I dropped my 85 FLHTC in dirt a few weeks ago out in the forest no help in sight. Was pleasantly surprised I could still lift it at 72. It was on the brake side so I deployed the kick stand and turned my back to the bike and used my legs.
My goodness, I’m so glad you’re safe. Thanks for sharing the realistic aspects of your travels. We’re learning from you all too.
Glad you didn't get hurt. Glad no damages, and glad those guys were there and willing to help!!
16:50 "Here's the deal. Here's what we're doing. We don't know what we're doing." I love it. LOL. How long does it take to set up the trailer after unhooking it from the bike? Richard earned those cocktails!!!!
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Thanks so much for sharing this. I just stumbled upon the video in my search for ideas to build a bicycle trailer for my 75-pound mixed breed, Skeeter. He and I had been walking to town, a 3-miile hike daily, but at 74, I reached the point where it just got to be too painful. An exhaustive search came up empty in trying to find a commercially-made product to haul with my very first ebike. I'm a Marine, but your story nearly brought a tear to my eye. I'm SO glad that you were blessed with the help to right both the trailer and your bike. Be safe.
Waitied for a week in anticipation to see that you are alright and did not get hurt. Electric emergency brakes on the trailer if possible? Glad to hear that you are OK!
Thanks UP Michigan guys! You saved the day!
A lesson we all seem to have to learn… Listen to your woman! Just kidding Rich! Glad you weren’t hurt. Whisky soothes a bruise ego… Happy Trails….
Wow so amazing your not hurt. You didn’t even complain about being sore or achy! It is so nice to see such kind people out there!! Keep on rolling!
That's what the whiskey was for - took care of all aches and pains. lol
Glad you shared this and your ok! Seeing this is an eye opener for me. I tow a Aspen Camper with a ABS Goldwing. Aprox weight of my Aspen loaded is 500lbs. Then I realized I have trailer brakes, I won't roll back. Phew!! I recall a stopping on a tall grade with out slide back. Getting rolling again and making the right turn was a challenge. Now if we can't avoid that situation, Momma stops traffic at the top and waves me up to avoid stopping at the top. Trailer brakes are Wonderful. they are adjustable set them and forget them, Safe travels everyone!!
Hope you bought those guys a few beers 🍺
Well sh1t happens. You are alive and doing well it is part of the adventure.
Hey those young men will be tell that story for years to come.
Great video!
Glad you're OK and that nothing was damaged. What an amazing group of men to come up there and help you.
Yes they are!!
Crazy things are bound to happen when you travel as much as you two, but you lived to tell your own story and to me that is the blessing. Glad that everything worked out. Godspeed
Don’t forget to visit the Gay bar! Located in Gay Michigan, it’s not what you think 🤔 beautiful place and food
hahah i love that place
beautiful place ???? come on now.
Ha we saw we’re going to go to the Gay bar but didn’t make it. Another reason to go back b
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@@TwoWheelsBigLife also try Washington island Wisconsin. They have camp grounds
I hate when that happens! I have found the NICEST people, always ready to give a helping hand when a bike goes down. I dropped mine a couple of weeks ago, and before I had a chance to get up and look around, I had two burly (the best kind) bikers there to help my boyfriend get it up. And mine only weighs 500 lbs. Part of what keeps my riding, just find the best in people. I have been up and down some steep hills, but not with a trailer. Richard did nothing wrong - on a hill, you've GOT to keep moving.
So glad you are ok, and had some very caring (and strong) young men to help. I totally get why you would be reluctant to share this, but for a lot of reasons, you HAD TO. This is a valid part of motorcycling- making mistakes. Thank you for sharing yours, to teach the rest of us, or to serve as a reminder.
You guys are still kids at heart. Good to see not everyone losses that with time.
Thanks.
Thank goodness all is well after a spooky incident. When I got my bunkhouse friends told "make sure you get brakes on it". I did. Bunkhouse has an awesome disc brake set up. Assuming Ruby doesn't have brakes. Cheers. Having a whiskey with ya.
That looked steep on the Go-Pro, I still wonder how you could walk on it. I think Ms. Alice would have better luck climbing a tree than that hill. Glad it turned out as well as it did and nothing broken.
A brilliant video showing the generosity of strangers! Also just how cool you both are. A very impressive example of how to take stuff in your stride; inspirational stuff!
So glad you were not hurt and a great shout out to the guys that helped you !!!
Richard got caught off guard and lost his balance when the front brake did not hold. If he could have kept his balance and put his foot on the rear brake, no problem. Things like this happen quickly and catch you off guard.
You are spot on, Jerry!! Just not enough time to get to the rear brake - it all happened so fast.
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I don't think there are any of us who haven't laid the bike down in some awkward situation. I've done it in my own driveway. Keep going, have many happy and safe miles !
You got that right. I've had 10 street bikes over the years and rode a lot of miles. Never dropped one until a couple of years ago, in a Dollar General parking lot of all places. Started to go and cut the wheel before I was moving enough and I felt it going over. Did a couple of reflex stabs of my foot on the ground but it tipped anyway. Horribly embarrassing. A UPS driver helped me stand it up. Dinged my elbow and toes through my boot, just enough to hurt a little. But it hurt my pride something awful.
Hey Richard, Had a similar incident in the Ozarks. Anyone really riding motorcycles like you guys (not just Sunday morning rides) will have these things happen. At least you’re safe. Live, learn, but never stop enjoying the ride!
Well, I guess that answers the "What is the maximum grade you can handle?" question!!
Out of curiosity, did you have both front and rear brakes applied? I suspect not given the strange grade front to back and side to side. Glad you are safe and minimal damage to the bike or trailer.
Wow...that was hard to watch. So happy for the positive outcome and Rich, Miss Alice and Ruby are ok. Phew! Ride safe; ride often. Take care.
You were lucky to have found each other in this crazy world.. thank you for sharing.
Yes we are
Glad You guys are safe and doing well. It’s always great to watch the videos, y’all are looking great.
Would be nice to have at least an emergency brake on the trailer. IF they are available, if not, they should be.
I would carry some plastic wheel chuck ... to move the trailer slowly up or down hill. Muscles are not always available.
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And your right foot wasn’t on the rear brake. Btw, some of the nicest people in the US live in the Youpee. All’s well that ends well.👍🏻
Love you guys. You both have such an upbeat, positive attitude.
Wow, that was scary awesome. Good people, helpers. We're everywhere ☺️ Thank you for sharing this lessons learned episode. Deep breath. Rest. Recuperate. Let the adventures continue!
Yea - don't be so hard on yourself! Others, including myself, would have done the exact same thing. When you're heading up a hill, you're not thinking of a Stop sign, much less what the car in front of you is going to do. And How would you know that your front tire wouldn't grab? Glad you're ok!
Had you puckering, right? Haha! 👍😜 🙏
Lake of the clouds is also a beautiful place to visit.. don’t bring Ruby
Wow, what a sweet and urgently-needed story illustrating the danger of unknown roads for a no-brakes cargo trailer with GVW -- close to? Over 40% of? -- the pilot vehicle-plus-rider mass! I love your partnership on reasonableness, adventurous learning, and learning-through-failure. The unhesitating helpfulness of your 'muscle' men is inspiring and beautiful to see.
Definitely will be working out brakes on the trailer for my follow-behind bicycle auto-response throttle/braking trailer project.
It was no fun but I'm glad that it has help others. Those gentlemen were awesome also
I'm happy that nothing was damaged and that you didn't get hurt. Add that one to the list of experiences. Trust your gut and listen to your partner. If they have a hesitation, it's worth listening to. Great episode.
Thanks, Edgar! So much for us to learn and unravel - and lots of 'wishes'. Wish we hadn't been separated to begin with, then Chris would have been closer to me and said something long before I had gone past the point of no return.
Just a few days ago I was helping my buddy pull his 570lb bike out of ditch with it jammed in gear- I can appreciate your situation a little. You overcame adversity, and we all learned a little something along the way. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for putting this video out. I know it couldn't have been easy and you never know what kind of feedback you are going to get. Everything I have seen has been positive which is great. The two of you have covered a lot of miles, unexpected things are bound to happen. Keeping safe and a good attitude are the most important things. Predicting the future is part of riding a motorcycle but is pretty difficult and sometimes things happen, you handled it well, accepted help and moved forward. I would say job well done, and now you know one more thing to be watchful for out there. My wife and I enjoy your channel and watch every week.
Thanks, Michael!! You're right about never knowing what type of feedback we're going to get. It's so great knowing that there is a community out there that offers positive, helpful advice to us. and ultimately to others as well who are reading the comments. And it's great knowing you and your wife are so encouraging. We appreciate it very much!!
Thank you guys for helping riders in time of trouble.
Don't beat yourselves up too bad, I'm glad you didn't leave that "mistake" out. this was another excellent adventure! All it shows is that you're human and that this kind of stuff happens probably to every motorcyclist out there! This is what makes me anxious for the next episode just to see this is what really happens in the world of motorcycling travel across this beautiful country!..keep up the good work!
Just so you know, things have stayed pretty calm after that. We don't like those stressful things happening, but just can't predict what's going to happen.
Glad no one got hurt and happy there are good people out there. Nice job guys
Kudos to the guys that stepped up to help. This just adds a little flavor to the experience
Ouch. As you say, it is not if something will go bad, but rather when. You guys handled it very well considering how bad it could have been. Glad you both are ok.
Thanks, Ed!! Expect the unexpected - as we say. Just sometimes we don't want it to hurt so much. lol
I love the fact that THIS is what America is really about. Just flat out GREAT people. Its awesome to see this!
Never really thought about the hills. Good video, thank you for sharing!
What an adventure. What a way to make the most out of life. I am sooo jealous and what you guys are doing is in my future in about 13 years when I retire.
Richard, thank you for being transparent. I have an Aspen Classic camper trailer that I have pulled behind my bike only two times. But I want to do more camping. After watching this video, I have learned that if I see a steep hill I will stop and find a different way. I am happy that you didn’t get hurt and as you said “no harm no foul”. Glad the bike and Ruby are okay too. Be safe and continue safe travels. God Bless and MLH&R
Glad Rich didn’t get hurt. Also, that there was no damage to Miss Alice and Ruby. That is a scary situation. Two weeks ago we took our 7x14 cargo trailer to Helen, GA (because of your channel 😊). Stayed at the Heidi Motel. Had steep driveways. This was our “maiden voyage” a learning experience. Trying to unload the bikes on a incline was not fun. We learned by our mistakes. We enjoyed ourselves riding and eating around Helen for a couple of days. Thanks for that. We were up in Copper Harbor in 2011 beautiful up there. Glad I didn’t come across that hill. Thanks for taking us along.
Mistakes happen and sharing them with other viewers will only inspire more people to trust your content, as opposed to many other channels where everything and every ride is always trouble free! Well done Rich and glad that you're ok too!! keep it up you two, you're awesome and doing great!! 👍👍!!
I'm glad no one was hurt, It's part of the Adventure !! Thanks for sharing.
Late to this video, but wanted to say I like that you shared this learning experience to other riders. And shout out to those young men. The big guy took charge leading his buddies to help others in need which is also an educational moment. A great video and thanks for sharing this.
You’re welcome those guys were awesome. And you are correct that big guy stepped up and took charge. It was all good.
Always look forward to Sundays. Been up in that area years ago and absolutely fell in love with it.
Richard, I hate when this happens, but when it does, it sure helps to have such nice guys around the corner.
That’s is for sure great group of men
Watch this and carry it forward!!! What a prime example of good hearted people!!
_These are nice guys who helps. Most people in this world are fine. I also meet nice people when i have trouble with the bike._
_Nice Video of Your journeys, i love them._
Nice to see and hear no significant damage to bike, trailer and Rich. Thanks to the men who took time to help.
Yes, it all ended well and we got to meet some amazing young men.
Each video you post is a mini movie covering the stuff we want to watch and learn about. This one had some hero`s & a happy ending.
As long as you can move then stand up and nothing broken or missing then any equipment damage in the end is just stuff thankful that you was able to do those things.
Great channel; super great video- certainly taught me something. Retired, lifetime rider, brand spankin' new trailer virgin. On '05 Softail Deluxe, w/KomfortKamp Trailer; getting things outfitted now. Fixin' to hit the road. Regardless of my riding experience, I've always considered myself not more than a student. There's always more that can be learned. New to trailers, I'm learning as I go, finding proper solar cells/battery, lights, etc. - I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos and learning more about the ropes of pulling a camp trailer. Thank you! Cheers
That’s one hill (mountain) so pleased you are all OK, and thankful for those lovely people coming to help you. Sending love 💕🇬🇧🇬🇧
Thanks so much, Tricia!!
Great video! Thanks for sharing!! First time I have had the pleasure of meeting/seeing/ watching your adventures. Looking forward to more✌️😎🙏
There are roads just like that in Watkins Glen NY. I had an experience that seemed so big till i saw what happened here. Very happy for great people to help and all end well!
Just glad that Rich is OK and didn’t get hurt. Sometimes things just happen when you least expect them. Be safe.👍🏻❤️
Great video! The wife and I had some AWESOME rides together, nothing better than being in the zone with someone you love.
Beautiful thing to see so many people willing to help. The small glimpses of hope in our fellow man. You should really consider adding breaks to your trailer.
agreed!!
If your brakes couldn’t hold it on a hill, how about braking power if you need to do an emergency stop? Nice to see people coming to help,
That’s awesome.
Kudos too the gentleman in the black shirt. Cool and calculated. Well done brother.
WOW! Good save, mate. Something for us to consider. We will be touring here (Australia) with our setup next year. Another great video