Yeah, I missed 2nd, and I didn't edit it out! We've all done it...
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- Опубліковано 22 лют 2021
- A motorcycle ride video out into the Florida countryside, enjoying the CVO Road Glide and a turn of fate saved my rear. I try to do a good "acceleration video" and miss second, but did that end up saving my bacon?
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The Sound of that exaust when you jump on the throttle is AWESOME!!
The end of that road was a sign.
And was 100% proof that God the Father Son and Holy Ghost is always watching us!!...
And just showed himself to you by making you miss 2nd gear.
Saving your life for your Children, family and God's workload he has for you!!...
Thank you for sharing this with me.
Have a blessed day!!...
I enjoy watching you mess up Occasionally, that way I know I'm not alone
As a resident of East TN surrounded by great riding & living right in the middle of
many rider's destinations I'd rather ride the backroads of FL than anywhere else
I've ever been . I find it peaceful to find that long straight FL backroad & turn on
some good music , hit the cruise control & enjoy the ride . Keep the great videos
coming . Really enjoy each one .
🚬👱🏻♂️🥃I SOLDIERED WIT GRANT IN VICKSBURG MISSISSIPPI IN 1862 LONG LIVE GENERAL U. S. GRANT
Sorry for your loss...Might have been your brother that helped you miss 2nd at a pretty opportune time!
Very true
You had me at topless Tuesday
Condolences to the family, friends, brothers and sisters of the fallen brother. 🙏
T.S. RACING
we watch you because you're awesome! You hit topics that we all need to know. I appreciate your videos.
I appreciate that!
Recently found your channel. Live up in north GA but am a transplant native from FL. When you went riding I thought, "well, that looks familiar." Then you said you turned onto Seminole Pratt and I thought yep, that would be the road I lived off of 2 years ago. You're right that it's nice being able to put all your belongings on your property or a building. But, we lived right at the end of a road next to the Corbett and man the bugs and heat were unbelievable. I wouldn't recommend it. Much prefer the ocean breeze going further east. Now happily riding in the Georgia foothills. Great channel and content.
Donuts on sale somewhere.
is absolutely funnier than a bass chasing a June bug from lily pad to lily pad.
Have a blessed day!!...
The universe has a warped sense of humor. Any time you do something incredible nobody is around to see and be impressed but for certain if you mess up you will have an audience to laugh at you.
GOOD TIMES!! I am addicted to your videos! I am also an Extroverted Introvert and I agree with you 100% about people!!! Keep Up the GREAT Work!!!
I’m not sure what I am!!!
I can carry on conversations with people I have never met before, but I tend to keep to myself most of the time!
I leave my house only when I have to to go shopping or to medical appointments or something!
I do like hanging out with friends, but I only have a couple of friends!
For me, a friend is someone who will come help you when you need them at the drop of a hat; not many people fit that description!
Illuminate? That shall not be named.
That’s keeping it real. Not pretending you never make a mistake. Admitting you occasionally miss a shift. Thanks for your reality.
You were half way to “Dunedogs” in Jupiter. Should have kept going, well not on the dirt part, but hilarious missing second. I always feel sorta embarrassed when I miss it with the old lady on the back. But sitting at a light trying to get neutral will take 10 f’ing try’s.
That new bike is terrible about it, I can never find Neutral.
@@ProfessionalMonkey yes I have the 18 limited. I did notice it being easier with Redline synthetic for some reason.
We watch you because you help us to realize that we are not the only ones that screw up by not following directions. You help us all to feel normal.
I really like the camera angle that you used during the ride, Kind of gave the illusion that I was riding along beside you! And yes I do believe that missing second gear at that moment was someone up there looking out for you! Really like this kind of content!
Awesome, thank you!
Watching you ride in the nice warm weather makes me look forward to the riding season here in WI! TY
Counting down for you!
Thanks for the ride 😎😎😎. Thank god you missed 2nd, That would not have been good hitting the soft dirt at 60. Someone is definitely watching out for you 🐒🐒🐒
You got that right!
I will never trust that Harley kick stand, I always give it an extra kick
You saw the Million Dollar Bogan’s post when he dropped his 2020 CVO.
Giving the kickstand an extra kick is a habit I've had for years .
@@mikecurtis6036 I always look and wait for the side stand to go no further then put the bike on the side stand slowly never dropped a bike yet.
@@playtime.5526 then you're lucky . I've been riding 50 years & I can't say I've never dropped one .
@@mikecurtis6036mnk. .makesonly. 9x gi
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Hey Monkey. Love the channel. Just thought I would let know what we done. We got a R&R trailer I converted. 19'3" inside. I haul the wife's trike and two Electra Glide. Mine and a buddy. Comes in right at 6000 lb (2,700 lb empty) because it's aluminum. I pull it with a twin turbo 3.5L F150 10 speed. Closest thing to a diesel without being a diesel. It's rated for much more but I don't think I would want too. Went over the top of Jellico Mountain 72 mph with the cruise and only 2,700 rpm. Anyway I appreciate your cautioning guys to be conservative on the tow vehicle. So many haven't a clue. Saw a tore up enclosed trailer that had rolled and threw out four full dress Harlies all scattered in the median one time coming back from Daytona. Don't know what happened but it was not pretty. Be safe!
I am in Wisconsin and am happy that you took me out on a ride. Thanks.
'Exotic Dancers'? (Midget Pole Dancers)... I enjoy your videos because they/you are real and you do not 'sugar coat' your trials and tribulations... Have A Wonderful Day...
I never will, I promise!
Sorry for your loss my friend. Your a trip to watch all your videos I lol thanks for the Sturgis content I'm going this coming year first time bucket list hope to see you
I have a Softail Breakout , and when someone wants to ride with me , I feel like I've moved a foot forward to make room for her. At 6' 7 you can see why that would be a problem. Went ahead and bought a 21 Road Glide special and problem was solved. They're good for road trips when you want to get away for a day or so....On another note I've missed 2nd more times than I can remember. 😆
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That is a beeeau-ti-ful Road Glide. Not only will you cook your brakes by not engine braking but you will cancel out much of the centrifugal force that makes your bike want to stand up and it will be much more unstable. You know the old saying, "Never ride faster then your Guardian Angel can fly"... You know when you missed second gear, that was him getting back in front of you.
No kidding, almost cooked my bacon there...
if you get to Texas...I'll buy you a beer. Great channel...very real...we'd be buds.
That would be cool
You, sir, are a refreshing voice on UA-cam - I am subscribed and binging on your videos! Love the content!
Thanks bud!
you say not really, but what you described IS the perfect neighbor. Someone who has similar interests so you can have the occasional conversation but someone who minds their own business and lets you mind yours lol.
Truly love your authentic storytelling and down-to-earth personality. Going to be hard watching your channel now without thinking of the song, "gettin jiggy with it" :-)
Ha!
Lol.. it happens .. like the old saying.. if you've never dropped a bike.. you don't ride..
Yeah boss I have six and a half acres,,, I wake up staring out my window at woods and a pond,, I've never felt better in my life than moving away from St Peters,,
Thanks for this ride, I lived in Loxahatchee for over 10 years, born and raised in west palm. Moved to north Florida a little over 2 years ago, and was nice to see my old stomping grounds. In fact the corner of Orange and 140th is where I got hit on my softail. Your channel is great, I’m glad I found it.
🚬👴🏿 WHATS YO PROBLEM?
Always sucks to lose anyone in this lifestyle. Bikers are some of the best people out there bc they give a shit when its needed and they care deep for special group.
Most known finding neutral was on my dyna right as I was leaving the dealership in Nebraska.
At least you found it!
My condolences to the family and Brothers of the fallen rider. Prayers!!
Ya chill ride here means coming home cold lol
Love Her handlebars A LOT, almost as much as like her bike
60+ st.louis area today. Get home from afternoon ride and sit down to relax by tuning to Professional Monkey. Don’t want to miss any new entertainment you provide
Thanks a ton. I am trying to do the custom external breather for the CVO but the damn fittings were wrong. I hope to finish it and get it up tomorrow night. Grrr...
Good lord, you have the sunshine but you also have the traffic. I rode through Florida once and on my way out I was going to put up a sign that said “no vacancy”! I live in the Northwest now and I can get lost on secondary roads in a 10 minutes! Yes we have a much shorter riding season but that’s when the snowmobiles come out!
Right on!
Nice ride! Too much snow and salt here in Illinois. ☹️
I did something like this...the (then) wife and I had gone to see some action movie, and afterwards we walked out to my bike, fired that loud badass machine up....I went "Let's ride!".....and ka-chunk! Clutch drop and killed it. She laughed her ass off.
But the *WORST* mistake was.....telling my best friend about it. That was like 14 years ago and he STILL gives me shit. "Hey dude! 'lets ride'!!!" then fakes tripping over himself. :D
I freaking love that!!! NEVER tell a friend.
I mean, isn't that what friends are for? Reminding you of humiliating shit you've done....for years and years?
LOL, the last time I tried to look cool in a picture on the Tail of the Dragon for one of the pro photographers...I had to replace a head light, handlebars, fix a shifter bent into a U. If all that happened was you missed a shift, I'd call that a good day.
Oh hell, glad you're ok!!!
@@ProfessionalMonkey I got lucky. I caught the kickstand on the 4" of pavement that stopped it from going off the edge with a good 500 foot drop. Put it back together and took it to Sturgis twice adding another 45,000 miles before I had an electrical part break that couldn't be replaced because it was no longer made.
good warm up revs! Im from 40 miles out of st. louis in illinois, i know where youre from bro. fyi. missouri has recinded helmet law, you can move back now.
I saw that!
OMG....50 today in central Illinois...had to get out for a bit....stay real love to watch a guy who just loves bikes...Heading your way in 2weeks can’t wait
Have fun!
Had a small taste of warm weather today in Mi. Just a teaser..LOL Can't wait for our season to start. Thanks for another ride! Keep 'em coming!!
Have fun!
Life is short PM. I'm in my early 50's and have lost a few friends in the last few years. Have fun when you can and as long it doesn't break you financially it's all good.
Everything is on back order, craziest shit ever
Ha ha .... The Angels are definitely looking out for you, Big Time. I've slipped like that with a false shift . and yep ... sort of similar..... crap on the road way.. And you know what I'm referring to ..., Recap treads all over the tarmac, because a trucker blew a tread on one of the trailers tires.( Hence the reason I advocate for a window on any ride that does the highways). That sand dune you are navigating looks like wash-over residue from a flood, that the department of holidays hasn't cleaned up yet. Were you riding next to a river there? Ohhhh, BTW , the cam mount on the right crash-bar does the trick, no complaints there. Belt drive... Like my Bolt.... What's to clean on the rims??? Any who, Bro, Ride On ... and Ride Safe
No water around. If you dig down three inches anywhere down here it's sand. Thanks for watching!!!
The monkey family is awesome. Your videos are good info and entertaining. Keep it up.
Thank you! Will do!
Man love the Florida roads anyway this is the second video I’ve viewed from your page. Definitely not disappointed. Lmaoo and yes I subscribed lmao.
Thanks!!!
Extended reach Saddlemen Roadsofa with back rest and heat for those cold Colorado days in fall and winter...Works great for me...plenty of room to move around on those long trips, no hot spots....
I'd like to try one, but I don't need to buy another seat if ya know what I mean. I asked them if they would want to send me one and they told me to pound sand (I don't blame them).
Remember that 21" low profile front tire will give you a little more feel of the road,,,,ok,,, a harsh ride, there I said it! Double check that you don't have a pound over 35 cold pressure or its harsh!!
So much for a clean bike
THANK GOD!!! I thought the left second gear out on my 2020, So i am still cool looking.
You and me both!
Man it’s nice to see riding vids ,sun and green ... we have snow and ice everywhere so no riding here far at least a month 😢 but anyway glad you can ride,and the CVO sounds great 💪🏻
Thanks, it's coming!!!
Sincere condolences for the fallen brother. Sucks.
Here in Colorado, these roads are mine and I hate people too! Ride on!
Just to be clear, not my org brother that passed, we are going to honor another club's brother. I want to be sure and not offend...
A biker brother is still a brother, but I get it.
Sunny and gonna be 60 today...rode to work and may need to take some “metal health” sick time this afternoon.
Why do we watch? Cause you’re the Tim the Toolman Taylor of motorcycles!
HA!!!
We like watching your videos
Sir because you failed makes this an awesome video. It's real ! Most time you watch UA-cam videos they get it perfect the first time . Life is not that way. Keep up the honest content. 👌
I appreciate that!
Condolences on your loss, and the brother's family and friends.
Not sure (lots of comments to wade thru, that's a good thing on your channel!) this year at Sturgis I used the GoPro for all my riding and got great video, encountered the same issue with battery time you alluded to - it requires that you keep the battery window open for the ride but you can use the USB adapter from the camera to your cigarette lighter/12v port to run off the bike while filming as long as your 12v adapter is close to your GP mount. It solved the battery problem but then you need to pay attention to your memory and that you're aware of when it's nearing exhaust so you can put another SD card in! I got GREAT video of all the typical rides out there, great for memories and to share with those who've never been!
Well, it's a foot of snow here in New Hampshire, so I'm only riding in my turbo Kona. It has a DCT transmission and I like to put in manual mode and shift through the gears, but sometimes I forget it's not in manual mode and push it into neutral, revving the heck out of it, and the wife be looking at me all askance and saying 'What the hell is wrong with you?!' Good times, good times.
"WHERE in the HELL am I?"
😆👍
My 2016RGS came with the CVO rear suspension. After 3 years it had to go. I installed RWD rear shocks, what a difference it made.
I never realized how rough she is until I took a break from her for about 3 weeks.
Got the Feuling on my stage 2 twin cam since a couple of weeks. Problem statement was reduce blow by. Not sure it worked, yet due to not enough miles ridden but the bike sounds different and feels like it is quicker when accelerating. Who knows ... you probably have to believe 😂
Charging batteries for Sturgis, get a decent battery pack or two, 20k milliA or so, works great.
I have two GoPro brand batteries and they're only good for about 30 minutes, but I think I am going to run a power line to it.
@@ProfessionalMonkey www.amazon.com/dp/B08KD4Y2QR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_KZSV9EEXRQSEJ83F17FC
And then an external battery pack where the charger plugs in. I use it for operating my TT Rider 550 and charge my phone at the same time ... Hate cable clutter on my handlebars.
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Damn!! It does sound great!!!
My condolences to you and yours for your loss. The pre made bypass kits are nice, I just went to O’Reilly’s got a T and some fuel hose for $12. The lady and I are jumping a plane to Orlando in a couple of hours, getting out of this frozen Tundra for the week. Time to behave like 40 year old toddlers 🍻
Have fun!
Firstly, condolences to one of our fallen. Secondly, ride along enough and we will all miss a shift here and there and the one that really hurts is when we drop our rides. Two types of riders...the rider who’s has dropped their bike and the other rider who will...just give it some time. Kick stands not engaging or hit an oil slick backing up...poop happens.
Yup, I have dropped em all at some point!
RIP to the brother. Sorry to hear that but it does happen. Yep, I have been surprised by the kickstand before. I have a stage II torque cam from Harley in my bike and really like the ....giddy up...lol-Harley had installed it before I bought the bike.
pretty new to your channel. really diggin it! down to earth not so commercialized. No offense to you tubers who do it for a living.
Thanks, that's the goal.
"I have failed at... Why do you guys watch me?" It's like looking in the mirror - well, 15 years ago maybe. That failing thing - yeah, that just keeps happening right up until you stop trying.
Yeppers Missed 2nd more then care to admit , at least I never placed my Foot in a Greasy Median and Dropped Bike at a stop Light that happened to a few good friends. We are just Humans enjoying life and mistakes are part of the experience that make being on a Bike Special even when we fail we have Fun. It's Family
Shit happens right?!
@@ProfessionalMonkey Exactly, But that is why we have each Other So when things go sideways or off track, Family has Our Back . Keep the Sunny Side Up and the Rubber Side Down and Enjoy An Amazing Weekend and Holiday as pay Tribute to those we lost on Memorial Day
Man keep doing what ur doing,
Wow! It happens! You're love! Still.
God was definitely watching over u on that 2nd gear miss.
RIGHT???
I with you once you get use to apehangers nothing else fills right
Man.... You are hilarious 👍👍. I'm in.. New subscriber. Stay safe.
Hi from Sydney Australia.
🤘🤘
Thanks!!!
Thanks for the morning rip...
Any time!
Can't wait to take my bike to work tomorrow. Here in Texas they were calling it a blizzard last week and today it went up to 79 degrees and I was in shorts and a t-shirt.
Thaw that crap out!
I love these riding videos but they piss me off at the same time. Lmao just because I can't ride right now.
Sorry!
@@ProfessionalMonkey no your not. Lol
The Ride Like A Pro guy offers advanced riding classes and he's located in Florida. I think his classes are very affordable. He was a motorcycle cop for most of his career. It will teach you how to manage that big bike in tight turns at low speeds.
Thanks. I feel like I have her under control though. I have about 35 years in the saddle... still I have though about taking a class, we can all learn, right?
@@ProfessionalMonkey absolutely man! I guarantee if you took his class you'd learn something. It's only $165.00.
...check him out hes on UA-cam. I dont know him personally either so this isn't me trying to sell his shit. He just seems pretty legit.
Good stuff 👍🏻🇦🇺
Thanks 👍
Another great video, thank you sir. Where in FL are you. It looks way nice!!!! Keep the shiny side up..👊🏽💯
Palm Beach County, about an hour north of Fort Lauderdale.
I like the gas cap on that CVO. My stupid new road glide needs one and they don’t make one yet. Harley also doesn’t offer handlebars (you did say the old ones do work though).
I also ordered the DX “Catch Can”.
I’m also going to get a new breather, but I haven’t decided on which one to get.
I just ordered two catch cans from RevZilla. $80 but I have been reading that ideally each cylinder should have it's own???
It’s like downshifting a semi truck going down grade
Ultima Seat Back might work for you, I had same issue and bought ultima seat and its adjustable back rest made it so could ride relaxed and laid back or up close for performance riding
I never miss second gear on my NC750x DCT. So enjoying your content.
Ha! I Bet!
@@ProfessionalMonkey No really, I used to miss all kinds of shifts and was always stalling my bike at intersections. So I got the most boring and least attractive bike I could find with an automatic. Been happy ever since. Still enjoying your content.
I'm laughing because the only time I miss second is when I'm riding with other people.
IT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN SOMEONE CAN SEE YOU DO IT.
Dammit I have a great meme for missing second gear. Can’t post it on UA-cam. I don’t think anyone that rides can say they’ve never done it!
Does everybody say 'don't do it' when people look like they're gonna cut ya off? got a 52' Plymouth with all drum, suicide breaks... one goes, they all go. You do NOT want anyone pullin out on ya in that. She don't stear or stop.
I’m with you on the backrest not going back far enough. I’m thinking of trying to bend one in a vice to make it work.
There's an idea!
We have all done it for sure hell my 09 Iron seems to be when you are getting it and you go 1 to 2 that's about the easiest way to find neutral. Also I am from about 15-20 min from South County so not too far from where you are fro.
I like that you can share a gear miss. And just be honest and genuine about it LoL. I’m a sub/fan monkey wrench for life. I look forward to your videos.
I appreciate that!
My condolences and safe journeys.
I can admit to missing 2nd on certain bikes as well, some just don't shift as smoothly. This 790S is weird at 5-6 if you don't shift with "meaning." I'm curious, have you taken the ride on Ozello Trail? Florida's version of "TOTD." I'm thinking of riding up from Naples in the near future to make some content. =D
Where is Opelousas Trail???
I live in the middle of nowhere. My road is about 7 miles long and maybe 12 houses. It's great because the wife and I hate people too. Not really fond of eachother sometimes. Lol
It happens, ha!
Got my smoke saddle bag reflectors the other day, thanks for the info. They look great and oh yeah thanks for trying to install your backwards so I didn’t 😂
Glad I could help
With today's technology and solar technology your house can be completely off the grid without spending money to hook it to the system sewer or otherwise it's not like the old days
Why do we watch you maybe we are just easily amused
I installed reduced reach clutch and brake levers, i sent mine out to Soft Brake it really made a difference!
Great tip!
Yah I had a RG for about 2yrs cool looking ect.. But the long haul was less desirable and my rides are 90% long distance went back to a Ultra once you get use to these bikes it's hard to give up the ride. Me and the Misses bought a vacation mobile home up in the Cali Sierra's 5 yrs ago but after you make that trip 10,000 times the scenary never changes and things get kind of boring so really like the toy hauler aspect will probably go that route within the year . That was pretty lucky 🍀 think there would be sign saying road turning to dirt and I've actually down shifted a time or two doing what you just did brain fart in action 🤣
Right! And I recorded it!
Just recieved my fueling vented dip stick. Gotta wait another 3 months to ride up north. Ordered it in hopes of being proactive in preventing any issues. As far as seats go I tried a mustang extended reach but was still too cramped once I put the back rest on. Changed to a LePera daddy long legs. By far the most room I've ever had on a bike. I'm 6'4 and stretched out with that seat. The best imo.
How is the seat though? The LePera's have any padding???
@@ProfessionalMonkey the seat I got is called the daddy long legs "tall" model. It has a thicker cushion than the regular daddy long legs. I find it no better or worse than the mustang as far as cushion. Just sits me back much further. It's my 3rd seat I've tried and after a few hours of riding my tail bone hurts regardless. It probably is just me but I never can sit to long on anything.