Rick Fairless' Strokers Dallas already beat you to the punch (well, minus the Barber shop.. lol). It's definitely a cool place to hang and people watch
so I already told Shadetree and Chey but you deserve thanks as well! finally got my Motorcycle license because of all the videos you guys post which encouraged me to finally do it. took the MSF course because well I think it's important and that was one thing they tried repeating frequently always ride your own ride it's fun to keep up but it's funner to make it there safe.
I've done the MSF twice. The second time after being off bikes for over ten years. Having ridden most of my life I was not surprised to learn something both times I took the class. Never stop learning. Never stop riding.
Awesome chillin with you Jess. Funny thing, I was also worried that you guys would be hindered by my short riding experience. I'm not that comfortable leading while watching maps. I really appreciate the name drop,.super cool 😎
Thank you! For encouraging us to ride our own ride! I tend to worry about what people might think about me riding my Honda 250 Rebel. Lol! I'm still on my trainer bike. I'm petite and it's perfect size for me. 🏍
I too ride solo about 95% of the time, just more enjoyable to me as I can spend how much time I want to at stops. I rode a little over 500 miles this past weekend and did it all at my pace. Keep up the good vids.
I feel you on that solo ride shit. I love meeting up and conversing with people….. but I enjoy my own pace and time on the road. I feel free of the burden of pleasing others. 🤘🏼
tips on splitting traffic here in so. cal. turn on your flashers, headlight on high beam, honk horn if needed there are A. HOLES that wouldn't move over and rev engine , take your time .
Jess, you are riding my stomping grounds. I grew up near by in Chevriot Hills. Malibu was quite common amoung my fellow riders and me. Thanks for the memories. Jim
I love my softail standard! The seat was first to go. It's my first Harley that wasn't a bagger. I did get a windshield for road tripping. I put a kuryakan soundbar and downloaded some sound booster apps for it. That's an FXST Standard your riding, I love that style bike but I hear you on the fairings. My first HD was a Heritage and it was a windshield bike and super comfortable. My old electraglide was a great traveling bike.
My old stomping grounds ! Born and raised in California but have since moved to Illinois. California is an awesome place for riding bikes especially the PCH highway.
That breakfast you had at the beginning of the video looks SO good! I agree on the lane splitting. I'm not a fan of it and I'm okay with just going with the flow of traffic. Maybe it's because I've only ridden in states where no one knows how to drive or watch out for motorcycles. 🤷♀ Whether you lane split or not, it's about riding your own ride and enjoying it. Glad you had such a great time in CA. I've been living vicariously through your videos since WNY weather is NOT cooperating and I've only been able to get out a few times so far (still managed to do about 500 miles though). Can't wait for the next video to drop about the Nightster!
Jess love ya girl, but you were on a FXST. Not an FXBB. It only is a 107. I have a 2021 FXST. They do rip. I had to change the seat too. I put forward controls and a T Sport fairing on mine. That’s the beauty of that bike it’s a clean slate.
Same, i like being able to get through slow traffic, but i feel not at ease doing it. And again, same on front fairing, i trained and did my exams on a naked , hated every moment of it , i didn't enjoy riding until i got a bike with fairing.
I may be wrong but I think that’s the Softail Standard which has a 107 and chrome (which is the only think that makes it different from the street bob). It’s a cool bike either way. I was checking a Street Bob out recently and I’d for sure have to change the seat immediately.
I love this video. I only started riding four years ago. I purchased the Sportster Iron 1200. Of course, I got grief about buying a sportster and then when I wanted to update my exhaust, I received even more grief. I did what makes me happy. I love riding at my own pace. I ride mainly with my husband but when a couple of friends ride with I always say I am also a big girl and can find my way to wherever we are going because I will always ride at a pace that I am comfortable with.
I agree, streetbob definitely needs some type of windshield/screen to have a comfortable ride...the wind will throw you back in the seat for sure. ....put a step up seat on mine...world of difference :)
Great video Jess. I purchased the Softail Standard and I love it but you’re absolutely right! I switched the seat to a Saddlemen Step up and I put a windshield on it. Wayyyyy more comfortable. Keep it up!
Omg! I can't wait for the next video. My friend is actually dating Trey from Chase's chanel so it's kinda 4th wall breaking when I see him on online!!! Keep up the amazing work MotoMartha!!!
I'm the complete opposite riding. I love group rides. Especially when I was doing the MC thing. Going 60-65 through curvy roads with your brother right there on your side. At first I was nervous through the curves but once I got comfortable, I loved it. Became such a habit, that even solo, I stay on my side of the lane.
Always make the ride what you need, few rides are ever based on keeping the group together. Just rides and enjoy! Your doing your thing and making it look good.
I respect how you feel about not riding with a group I don't either and riding your own ride don't try to keep up with people or don't try to slow down for people that's why I hate group writing I'd rather just do it on my own I totally understand you're feeling there
So, my first concern with the Streetbob is the instrumentation. All gauges contained in a 2.14 in LED screen. Bearing in mind it is a purpose-designed scooter, I can overlook that it is not equipped for touring. But that solo seat? Nope, not hardly. About that lane splitting--that is like begging to be attacked with a BIG gun. I believe my 56-year riding success is 100% due to situational awareness and willingness to back out of a potential problem with a car or truck. It was common on the DC Beltway to see fast bikes (you know what I mean) being piloted at high speed on the back wheel. And just as common to see them being scraped off the road, sometimes out of the car whose windshield they had penetrated. Along with the dead passengers. Okay, that is enough of that. I am really looking forward to seeing more of the H-D lineup, not that I don't like the others, but I am a Harley, Ford and Beechcraft kind of guy.
I’ve been watching your channel like crazy the past week. Love your content and the cabin you stayed in. I just bought my first Harley 2016 Electra Glide limited. I’m just waiting on it to be delivered and I can’t wait to get on it and ride.
the Bike shes on is the Softail Standard, its only a 107 and she says it rips 🙌 shows you dont need a 114 to have fun and people get too hung up on numbers 🤭 i test rode one 2 weeks ago, the ride was great, Loved it but the pegs were too high, id change to a tall boy seat or put forward controls on it 😹 Its such a smooth Bike ☺️
Before i picked it up i was told it would be a street bob and a fat bob. So i didn’t question or even check haha. My RGS is a 107 and I love it. I’m definitely not about HP when it comes to riding
Next time you are out here in CA you should go to Hermosa Beach (about 15 minutes south of lax) Tons of bar and restaurants and the pier. Or head up to big bear (not in winter though) get above the cloud coverage and see how big LA actually is.
Enjoying your Cali adventure. Just seeing the sun is nice. N E Ohio today- all clouds and 50°. Rain remainder of week. Been in Cali on 1 month vacation years ago. Cross country by myself. The best way. Criss crossing the country and bypassing rain. 31 days and only 2 hrs rain. 🤗😎🤗
"Moto Martha" ... I Love It!! Whole heartedly agree on the ride your own ride. I am a solo rider also and hate the anxiety of trying to stay with the pack, not fun. You go Girl ... Keep on Ridin'
I'm probably pretty late to this, but that's a softail standard, not a streetbob. I test rode one of those last year and I had the exact same complaints as you. The seat is horrible, the bars are crazy wide, and the foot pegs are up VERY high. But the suspension and power is so good!! IF you can hang on 😂
I too am not big on group riding. And though I lived in California long ago (back when dinosaurs 🦖 roamed the earth) I did not split lanes. Florida doesn't allow it, and it's probably a good thing! Enjoy the ride! Thanks for taking us along!
I just traded my 2020 Softail Standard in after I installed a windshield, Sundowner seat and highway pegs. I bought a new 2022 Electric Glide Standard. So much better for me. My sixth bagger, I don’t know why I bought the Softail Standard. LOL I always hate group rides, I ride to be alone.
YOUR RIDE YOUR OWN RIDE IS ENCOURAGING. I love your encouragement . I am still trying to decide what kind of bike to get after not riding for 20 years. Last bike an 83 Kawasaki GPZ 750. I really want to have a bike with ABS. Only planning to ride back roads around 50mph. I am thinking of a BMW G310R because I can get a new one for just over $5000. A lot of folks are saying don't get such a small bike. I think it will be alright for me. Looking for a bike with ABS in my price range that isn't small is tough, unless I want to get a used BMW that is like 20 years old. I am not mechanical so I need to pay for all service except for oil changes and chain maintenance. Also I don't want forward controls. Suggestions anyone?????
Hey Bro , if you know how to clutch brake, shift gears ⚙️ , and have a steady throttle hand 🤚🏼 , and the ability to drive manual vehicles , don’t bother with a bike with that small of an engine , and I’m not saying get on the biggest fastest engine you can afford, but the peeps telling you to stay away from 300’s , i think it’s good advice , those type of small engined bikes are somewhat designed to teach people the basics and get familiar with the physics , and sometimes it’s really too basic , and once your comfortable in the muscle memory of it , which should not take more than idk 30-40 hrs of actual street riding and the confidence to take control of the bike , next step 🆙 you need to get on the freeways or highways , and it shouldn’t take you more than 5-10 hours to get really comfortable at freeway speeds ,once you’ve got the basics and seat time down and comfortable, and after two or three weeks or months , you are going to be bored with the lack of power to get on to freeway speeds , cause it’ll take too long to get up to speed and you’ll be hitting full throttle every time you get on to the freeways to try to pass , and you will fall into the club of trying to step it up to a bike that will hit triple digits plus (cause that is what you need for cruising and passing power to get past danger ⚠️ on (NORTH AMERICAN ROADS ),does not mean you need to go or hit triple digits , you just need the torque , then you’ll be trying to pass off the bike to a real beginner , 500 cc bikes are considered to be really slow (unless it’s a dirt bike)and kind of a beginner bike as well , I think a 600 plus twin cylinder bike is really what you should be on , not a in line 4 , 600 plus cc bike , those are for racing at the track , idk best advise should be figuring out what it is that youlll be using the bike for ..???? Learning ? Touring ? Camping ? Commuting? Racing ? Cruising around town or in the mega regions of this world , but anyhow I got 3 bikes right now and I’m trying to get it down to one ☝️ or two 🤷🏻♂️ so I can have room for my next bike on the list of bikes I want to experience ...but right now , I have a 2018 Kawasaki Vulcan S 650 , a 2020 Kawasaki Z900abs , and a 2022 Kawasaki Zx6r, and I don’t really want to sell the Vulcan S , but I’m looking at the new 2022 Indian Scout Rouge or scout bobber as my next cruiser , I only have room for three bikes , so anyway if your interested in a 2018 Vulcan S , I can give you more information if you’d like , this was my beginner bike when I turned the big 40 , I rode scooters and dirt bikes for a little bit in my late teens but after a couple of years , I needed a car and abandoned riding on two for the comfort of a “car” , and always had the itch to get back on two , anyways here I am in my next goal to find all the motorcycle therapy I can get , lol 😂 anyhow HMU If your interested ...???
Great video! Live close by so do the PCH hwy Malibu ride picking a different canyon every few days ....... Weekends Santa Barbara....next time you got to ride out to Cook's Corner on a weekend.... literally hundreds of bikers, good live bands playing 60s- 70s R&R, great people, good food....and the ride out there.....really fun too....
Jess , did u ride up to the" Rock Store " in the Malibu mountains - town of Cornell right on Mulholland hwy ? Old school biker and hotrod hangout ! Regulars are - Jay Leno , Keaneau Reeves , Arnold S , Robert Patrick , etc and club members and billionaires and people with just homemade wheels ! U should have went
Just found you today while searching YT, as I'm adding Motovlogging to my channel. I'm also doing keto, so there's another common interest. Really loving your channel so far, and excited to "catch up" on your previous vids... If you're ever in the San Antonio area give me a shout, I have 2 sons that are each youtube giants and we could make some fun collabs riding or goofing off on the ranches! Tho you may poo-poo my BMW and Honda ADV's....lol
Speaking of Costa Rica... I discovered a great tasting Beer from Costa Rica... it's called Imperial. Just thought you might want to try it sometime if you can find it here in the States
awesome video as always , that loaner bike looks exactly the same compared to my Softail Standard. except for the mag wheels and the 114 to my 107 probably why it's more expensive than the Standard. great topic 👍
i dont like riding in groups. but i do like traveling with 1 or 2 other riders. not necesarly staying together . but doing like planned stops together. mostly for safety. like hey dudes 30 min late maybe he has a flat or rode off a cliff. but im old been riding looooooong before cell phones. although cell phone coverage in a lot of areas is bad.
Good on you for NOT doing the lane splitting thing. I wouldn't do it on a bet. NEVER, EVER do something that you have qualms about doing. Motorcycling requires confidence...every non-Californian I know who has been there on a bike and tells me how great lane splitting is, always causes me to see them as cocky more than confident... and there is significant difference. Riding from IN to Cali in early June. Long trip.. but, wind therapy.
That bike shop was great. I'm not a fan of tats myself, but I liked the less specialized approach (not just parts or clothes or bikes or food, but ... all of em and more!). The awareness that cars have for lane sharers didn't used to be a thing in CA. It's only since the law was passed and the CHP did some marketing about it. That is the only good thing about making lanesharing a law IMO. It was legal before because it was not explicitly disallowed. There's no law saying I can breathe air, either, do we need one or am I gonna suffocate shortly? But hey, at least people have largely shut up about it now. They still can't stay in the same spot in their lane, though. Most drivers are oblivious, but some see you coming. Malibu has the beach and all, but quite honestly, that traffic looked pretty light from what little I've seen when I was down there. It SUCKED. And the road is straight there. There are several awesome canyon roads that dump you onto 1 though. Latigo Canyon was one that I REALLY liked. I rode it down hill, which I think would be more fun than up, but either way would be good. You can buy one without a fairing, but you want a windscreen. It makes SO much difference! I pulled the windscreen off my Road King once and even doing 55 was like being assaulted. If you're sitting more upright, you need some wind protection for sure. At least in my opinion. I know all the bike companies are in SoCal, but I wish you'd venture up to the Bay Area once in a while. You're missing out on a lot of the good stuff! They may jest with Moto Martha, but it's the smart ones that are prepared. They should learn from you! A 114 on a smaller bike like that.... I can see why it rips. Same power, less weight to pull down the road. "The wrong shoes?" Why would you own "wrong shoes" for riding? I hope you've learned your lesson, young woman! 😉 Small groups, particularly if you know the others well and can trust them not to ride like a doofus, can be good. It makes for more interesting stops/meals. I love your independence, open mindedness and enthusiasm for riding. There weren't many wheels or squeals at doggies this time. Gotta work on that. Always room for improvement, right? /waveshito Staci /waveshito theDoodleator Thx for the vid! Always a good watch. 😃
Agree totally on bigger group rides with you..its a thing 4 some of us. Love the street bob ❤ with bigger tank,fairing and suspension on dyna or new. Nibble and no fuss👍
California lane splitting surprised me at first. Then I took my bike down Highway One. I did a little lane splitting, but it felt weird and dangerous. But what a ride! Incredible views all the way.
Yo Jess, The only group rides I enjoy and trust are with my wife Roggie of 44 years & our 2 sons who we started riding at the age of 2 and a 1/2 years old. 4 Motorsickles All Fam. ❤ You Meet the Nicest People on a Honda Valkyrie. Keep the Shiny Side Up. You're neighbor from Mid Michigan
enjoyed the video, somewhat "ramblings" and just checkin things out.....I like brandons videos, his new ones on rebuilding that indian are some of my fav's on youtube Sláinte!
Would you lane split like that on Appa? I find that since I went up to touring bikes with highway pegs that jut out and stuff that I get less and less comfortable lane splitting. I’ll note I’m a Chicago area native and we can’t legally do it in Illinois so I’m not well practiced in the art of lane splitting anyway.
Just be careful when lane splitting; it only takes one jerk who has a chip on their shoulder to ruin your day. Have lots of fun on the PCH and Highway 101! Side note, what happened to your fire engine helmet?
I prefer riding solo, except if I’m going long distant. Then I like to go with a buddy. Once a buddy and I went down to Mexico (he was kinda able to speak Spanish). But we got separated and I had a hard time asking people if they had seen him. But I don’t like riding with lots of people.
Who wants to start a motorcycle themed bar/ restaurant/ barber shop/ tattoo studio/ gear store with me?!
If I was in central Ohio I'd definitely entertain the idea!
I’m in!! It’s gotta be somewhere warm though….
🤷♂️
You need a bike mechanics shop with it. Eazy Company would fill the bill.
Rick Fairless' Strokers Dallas already beat you to the punch (well, minus the Barber shop.. lol). It's definitely a cool place to hang and people watch
so I already told Shadetree and Chey but you deserve thanks as well! finally got my Motorcycle license because of all the videos you guys post which encouraged me to finally do it. took the MSF course because well I think it's important and that was one thing they tried repeating frequently always ride your own ride it's fun to keep up but it's funner to make it there safe.
It’s a good course! Congrats!
Congrats!😎🤘🏻🇺🇸
I've done the MSF twice. The second time after being off bikes for over ten years. Having ridden most of my life I was not surprised to learn something both times I took the class. Never stop learning. Never stop riding.
That's a "Standard 107" & not the "Street Bob 114" 🤙🏼
Died laughing @ 7:43 bc I was shaking my head while waiting for you all to do your 3rd person vlogger things 😆 Great vid, awesome trip, tons of fun!
Bahaha, and we took turns doing it. 😄
Awesome chillin with you Jess. Funny thing, I was also worried that you guys would be hindered by my short riding experience. I'm not that comfortable leading while watching maps. I really appreciate the name drop,.super cool 😎
Ricky, you're now officially one of the cool kids 🤙🏼
@@Smallbore2wheels I'm so uncool
@@RickyBobber said the cool kid...
Ricky Bobber. I think you did a really nice job on your video of this trip. I enjoy your vids man
@@evensteven0254 thanks, man!
Thank you! For encouraging us to ride our own ride! I tend to worry about what people might think about me riding my Honda 250 Rebel. Lol! I'm still on my trainer bike. I'm petite and it's perfect size for me. 🏍
Jessica the reason why they put the rumble strips in is to alert people if they fall asleep at the wheel or distract driving
I’m so glad you enjoyed Santa Barbara. The wife and I are born and raised here and really enjoy all the motorcycle roads in our backyard
I too ride solo about 95% of the time, just more enjoyable to me as I can spend how much time I want to at stops. I rode a little over 500 miles this past weekend and did it all at my pace. Keep up the good vids.
I feel you on that solo ride shit. I love meeting up and conversing with people….. but I enjoy my own pace and time on the road. I feel free of the burden of pleasing others. 🤘🏼
In the UK "lane splitting" is called "filtering". Some do it at crazy speeds.
tips on splitting traffic here in so. cal. turn on your flashers, headlight on high beam, honk horn if needed there are A. HOLES that wouldn't move over and rev engine , take your time .
Jess, you are riding my stomping grounds. I grew up near by in Chevriot Hills. Malibu was quite common amoung my fellow riders and me. Thanks for the memories. Jim
It's not only the destination but the ride that gets you there, I like solo so I can stop and smell the roses
That’s a SOFTAIL STANDARD!!!! 107 cu/in
I do miss riding the Malibu mountains. Stopping at the Rock Store and Neptune's Net.
Absolutely 100% right about riding your own ride..... keep the shiny side up .....
“TINY LITTLE SEAT!” YOU’LL FIT ! 🤔😂👍
Its a 107 Softail Standard
Lane splitting is legal here in the UK but it's a risk that sometimes I don't take.
I love my softail standard! The seat was first to go. It's my first Harley that wasn't a bagger. I did get a windshield for road tripping. I put a kuryakan soundbar and downloaded some sound booster apps for it. That's an FXST Standard your riding, I love that style bike but I hear you on the fairings. My first HD was a Heritage and it was a windshield bike and super comfortable. My old electraglide was a great traveling bike.
My old stomping grounds ! Born and raised in California but have since moved to Illinois. California is an awesome place for riding bikes especially the PCH highway.
That breakfast you had at the beginning of the video looks SO good! I agree on the lane splitting. I'm not a fan of it and I'm okay with just going with the flow of traffic. Maybe it's because I've only ridden in states where no one knows how to drive or watch out for motorcycles. 🤷♀ Whether you lane split or not, it's about riding your own ride and enjoying it. Glad you had such a great time in CA. I've been living vicariously through your videos since WNY weather is NOT cooperating and I've only been able to get out a few times so far (still managed to do about 500 miles though). Can't wait for the next video to drop about the Nightster!
Jess love ya girl, but you were on a FXST. Not an FXBB. It only is a 107. I have a 2021 FXST. They do rip. I had to change the seat too. I put forward controls and a T Sport fairing on mine. That’s the beauty of that bike it’s a clean slate.
Same, i like being able to get through slow traffic, but i feel not at ease doing it.
And again, same on front fairing, i trained and did my exams on a naked , hated every moment of it , i didn't enjoy riding until i got a bike with fairing.
I thought that was a Softail Standard with the 107 engine. The Street Bob is blacked out and comes with the 114, but the Standard is chrome.
I may be wrong but I think that’s the Softail Standard which has a 107 and chrome (which is the only think that makes it different from the street bob). It’s a cool bike either way. I was checking a Street Bob out recently and I’d for sure have to change the seat immediately.
Oh and I’d have to change the wheels as well. Really liked the spoke wheels on that bike vs the mag.
That’s awesome they gave you a loaner. Harley really takes care of their influencers. And I fell out when you said “Welcome to my Ted Talk”. 🤣🤣🤣
I love this video. I only started riding four years ago. I purchased the Sportster Iron 1200. Of course, I got grief about buying a sportster and then when I wanted to update my exhaust, I received even more grief. I did what makes me happy. I love riding at my own pace. I ride mainly with my husband but when a couple of friends ride with I always say I am also a big girl and can find my way to wherever we are going because I will always ride at a pace that I am comfortable with.
I’m confused was that a softail standard with a 107 or do they come with a 114 street Bob does have a 114 but has different paint
I agree, streetbob definitely needs some type of windshield/screen to have a comfortable ride...the wind will throw you back in the seat for sure.
....put a step up seat on mine...world of difference :)
Great video Jess. I purchased the Softail Standard and I love it but you’re absolutely right! I switched the seat to a Saddlemen Step up and I put a windshield on it. Wayyyyy more comfortable. Keep it up!
I do agree ALWAYS ride your own ride, I ride alone all the time, it's my form of therapy, stress relief.
Jess. I still love what you are saying about riding your own ride. Ride safe. Mark from Glasgow, Scotland.
Omg! I can't wait for the next video. My friend is actually dating Trey from Chase's chanel so it's kinda 4th wall breaking when I see him on online!!! Keep up the amazing work MotoMartha!!!
Awww how cool! Small world!
Great Video... You're true personality came Out! You have that spark Back!!! Proud of yah!
I hope you got some video with you and Jerry, the Motorman! He is solely the biggest reason I got back on a bike. love that dude!
You must have one incredibly awesome husband to be willing to watch and take care of the kids while you are out and about away from home.
When have I ever said I have children?
I'm the complete opposite riding. I love group rides. Especially when I was doing the MC thing. Going 60-65 through curvy roads with your brother right there on your side. At first I was nervous through the curves but once I got comfortable, I loved it. Became such a habit, that even solo, I stay on my side of the lane.
Always make the ride what you need, few rides are ever based on keeping the group together. Just rides and enjoy! Your doing your thing and making it look good.
I respect how you feel about not riding with a group I don't either and riding your own ride don't try to keep up with people or don't try to slow down for people that's why I hate group writing I'd rather just do it on my own I totally understand you're feeling there
I'm 56 yrs old and have been riding sense I was 15.
I went on my first group ride 2 weeks ago, it wasn't bad but definitely not for me.
So, my first concern with the Streetbob is the instrumentation. All gauges contained in a 2.14 in LED screen. Bearing in mind it is a purpose-designed scooter, I can overlook that it is not equipped for touring. But that solo seat? Nope, not hardly. About that lane splitting--that is like begging to be attacked with a BIG gun. I believe my 56-year riding success is 100% due to situational awareness and willingness to back out of a potential problem with a car or truck. It was common on the DC Beltway to see fast bikes (you know what I mean) being piloted at high speed on the back wheel. And just as common to see them being scraped off the road, sometimes out of the car whose windshield they had penetrated. Along with the dead passengers. Okay, that is enough of that. I am really looking forward to seeing more of the H-D lineup, not that I don't like the others, but I am a Harley, Ford and Beechcraft kind of guy.
I very much enjoyed your Ted Talk lol. Thanks for sharing your ride with us, it's always enjoyable. 🤘😆
I’ve been watching your channel like crazy the past week. Love your content and the cabin you stayed in. I just bought my first Harley 2016 Electra Glide limited. I’m just waiting on it to be delivered and I can’t wait to get on it and ride.
the Bike shes on is the Softail Standard, its only a 107 and she says it rips 🙌 shows you dont need a 114 to have fun and people get too hung up on numbers 🤭 i test rode one 2 weeks ago, the ride was great, Loved it but the pegs were too high, id change to a tall boy seat or put forward controls on it 😹 Its such a smooth Bike ☺️
Before i picked it up i was told it would be a street bob and a fat bob. So i didn’t question or even check haha. My RGS is a 107 and I love it. I’m definitely not about HP when it comes to riding
A great ride! I agree, most of the time, I like to ride my on ride! Looks like you all had a great time! Ride safe Jess!
It is the baby baby bagger. I love the street bob.
Cool video thank you muchly appreciate . I perfer a faring. Thanks again cheers to ya
I wonder if the truck behind you thinks your Crazy? Flopping your hand around. LMAO
Next time you are out here in CA you should go to Hermosa Beach (about 15 minutes south of lax)
Tons of bar and restaurants and the pier.
Or head up to big bear (not in winter though) get above the cloud coverage and see how big LA actually is.
Enjoying your Cali adventure. Just seeing the sun is nice. N E Ohio today- all clouds and 50°. Rain remainder of week. Been in Cali on 1 month vacation years ago. Cross country by myself. The best way. Criss crossing the country and bypassing rain. 31 days and only 2 hrs rain. 🤗😎🤗
"Moto Martha" ... I Love It!! Whole heartedly agree on the ride your own ride. I am a solo rider also and hate the anxiety of trying to stay with the pack, not fun. You go Girl ... Keep on Ridin'
I'm probably pretty late to this, but that's a softail standard, not a streetbob.
I test rode one of those last year and I had the exact same complaints as you. The seat is horrible, the bars are crazy wide, and the foot pegs are up VERY high. But the suspension and power is so good!! IF you can hang on 😂
I too am not big on group riding. And though I lived in California long ago (back when dinosaurs 🦖 roamed the earth) I did not split lanes. Florida doesn't allow it, and it's probably a good thing!
Enjoy the ride! Thanks for taking us along!
Damn right girl! Ride that makes you comfortable
I put a La Pera Kick Flip on my 2014 street Bob, love it. Gives me great lower back support. And I don’t end up on the back fender any more, LOL.
Thanks for bringing us along on this wonderful ride 😎 , Thanks for what you do ! 👍
I just traded my 2020 Softail Standard in after I installed a windshield, Sundowner seat and highway pegs. I bought a new 2022 Electric Glide Standard. So much better for me. My sixth bagger, I don’t know why I bought the Softail Standard. LOL I always hate group rides, I ride to be alone.
Good video jess thanks for the video
YOUR RIDE YOUR OWN RIDE IS ENCOURAGING. I love your encouragement . I am still trying to decide what kind of bike to get after not riding for 20 years. Last bike an 83 Kawasaki GPZ 750. I really want to have a bike with ABS. Only planning to ride back roads around 50mph. I am thinking of a BMW G310R because I can get a new one for just over $5000. A lot of folks are saying don't get such a small bike. I think it will be alright for me. Looking for a bike with ABS in my price range that isn't small is tough, unless I want to get a used BMW that is like 20 years old. I am not mechanical so I need to pay for all service except for oil changes and chain maintenance. Also I don't want forward controls. Suggestions anyone?????
Hey Bro , if you know how to clutch brake, shift gears ⚙️ , and have a steady throttle hand 🤚🏼 , and the ability to drive manual vehicles , don’t bother with a bike with that small of an engine , and I’m not saying get on the biggest fastest engine you can afford, but the peeps telling you to stay away from 300’s , i think it’s good advice , those type of small engined bikes are somewhat designed to teach people the basics and get familiar with the physics , and sometimes it’s really too basic , and once your comfortable in the muscle memory of it , which should not take more than idk 30-40 hrs of actual street riding and the confidence to take control of the bike , next step 🆙 you need to get on the freeways or highways , and it shouldn’t take you more than 5-10 hours to get really comfortable at freeway speeds ,once you’ve got the basics and seat time down and comfortable, and after two or three weeks or months , you are going to be bored with the lack of power to get on to freeway speeds , cause it’ll take too long to get up to speed and you’ll be hitting full throttle every time you get on to the freeways to try to pass , and you will fall into the club of trying to step it up to a bike that will hit triple digits plus (cause that is what you need for cruising and passing power to get past danger ⚠️ on (NORTH AMERICAN ROADS ),does not mean you need to go or hit triple digits , you just need the torque , then you’ll be trying to pass off the bike to a real beginner , 500 cc bikes are considered to be really slow (unless it’s a dirt bike)and kind of a beginner bike as well , I think a 600 plus twin cylinder bike is really what you should be on , not a in line 4 , 600 plus cc bike , those are for racing at the track , idk best advise should be figuring out what it is that youlll be using the bike for ..???? Learning ? Touring ? Camping ? Commuting? Racing ? Cruising around town or in the mega regions of this world , but anyhow I got 3 bikes right now and I’m trying to get it down to one ☝️ or two 🤷🏻♂️ so I can have room for my next bike on the list of bikes I want to experience ...but right now , I have a 2018 Kawasaki Vulcan S 650 , a 2020 Kawasaki Z900abs , and a 2022 Kawasaki Zx6r, and I don’t really want to sell the Vulcan S , but I’m looking at the new 2022 Indian Scout Rouge or scout bobber as my next cruiser , I only have room for three bikes , so anyway if your interested in a 2018 Vulcan S , I can give you more information if you’d like , this was my beginner bike when I turned the big 40 , I rode scooters and dirt bikes for a little bit in my late teens but after a couple of years , I needed a car and abandoned riding on two for the comfort of a “car” , and always had the itch to get back on two , anyways here I am in my next goal to find all the motorcycle therapy I can get , lol 😂 anyhow HMU If your interested ...???
I can only imagine what blockhead looks like. Maybe his head is a block in a round helmet. That Softail Standard does look sweet!
Great video! Live close by so do the PCH hwy Malibu ride picking a different canyon every few days ....... Weekends Santa Barbara....next time you got to ride out to Cook's Corner on a weekend.... literally hundreds of bikers, good live bands playing 60s- 70s R&R, great people, good food....and the ride out there.....really fun too....
I always enjoy watching your videos. It makes me want to plan moto trips
that's a Softail Standard :)
have fun and stay safe !
Jess? I’ve been wondering what riding/blogging gear you pack for when you rent / borrow a-bike?
AWESOME PLACE, LOVE IT...THX FOR SHARING
Damn. Couple hours on that stock streetbob seat is rough. I have respect for you on that one.
Jess , did u ride up to the" Rock Store " in the Malibu mountains - town of Cornell right on Mulholland hwy ? Old school biker and hotrod hangout ! Regulars are - Jay Leno , Keaneau Reeves , Arnold S , Robert Patrick , etc and club members and billionaires and people with just homemade wheels ! U should have went
that bike looks just like a softail standard to me but they are similar
Splitting lanes is always stressful. As long as I'm moving, I don't do it.
I agree, Ride your own ride.
That place looks awesome!
Love the message at the end! Soo true!
Just found you today while searching YT, as I'm adding Motovlogging to my channel. I'm also doing keto, so there's another common interest. Really loving your channel so far, and excited to "catch up" on your previous vids... If you're ever in the San Antonio area give me a shout, I have 2 sons that are each youtube giants and we could make some fun collabs riding or goofing off on the ranches! Tho you may poo-poo my BMW and Honda ADV's....lol
One is just a little giant named Matt..
so what was the street bob really like? could you use it for an 8 hr ride?
Speaking of Costa Rica... I discovered a great tasting Beer from Costa Rica... it's called Imperial. Just thought you might want to try it sometime if you can find it here in the States
Check out my Costa Rica playlist 😉 ua-cam.com/play/PLSG9vmYz0rzs_rfP0GU5N4HsahQRCITUL.html
Did you arrange the food at the beginning, did it come like that or did you tell the cook you are going to film it?
awesome video as always , that loaner bike looks exactly the same compared to my Softail Standard. except for the mag wheels and the 114 to my 107 probably why it's more expensive than the Standard. great topic 👍
i dont like riding in groups. but i do like traveling with 1 or 2 other riders. not necesarly staying together . but doing like planned stops together. mostly for safety. like hey dudes 30 min late maybe he has a flat or rode off a cliff. but im old been riding looooooong before cell phones. although cell phone coverage in a lot of areas is bad.
Good on you for NOT doing the lane splitting thing. I wouldn't do it on a bet. NEVER, EVER do something that you have qualms about doing. Motorcycling requires confidence...every non-Californian I know who has been there on a bike and tells me how great lane splitting is, always causes me to see them as cocky more than confident... and there is significant difference. Riding from IN to Cali in early June. Long trip.. but, wind therapy.
That bike shop was great. I'm not a fan of tats myself, but I liked the less specialized approach (not just parts or clothes or bikes or food, but ... all of em and more!).
The awareness that cars have for lane sharers didn't used to be a thing in CA. It's only since the law was passed and the CHP did some marketing about it. That is the only good thing about making lanesharing a law IMO. It was legal before because it was not explicitly disallowed. There's no law saying I can breathe air, either, do we need one or am I gonna suffocate shortly? But hey, at least people have largely shut up about it now. They still can't stay in the same spot in their lane, though. Most drivers are oblivious, but some see you coming.
Malibu has the beach and all, but quite honestly, that traffic looked pretty light from what little I've seen when I was down there. It SUCKED. And the road is straight there. There are several awesome canyon roads that dump you onto 1 though. Latigo Canyon was one that I REALLY liked. I rode it down hill, which I think would be more fun than up, but either way would be good.
You can buy one without a fairing, but you want a windscreen. It makes SO much difference! I pulled the windscreen off my Road King once and even doing 55 was like being assaulted. If you're sitting more upright, you need some wind protection for sure. At least in my opinion.
I know all the bike companies are in SoCal, but I wish you'd venture up to the Bay Area once in a while. You're missing out on a lot of the good stuff!
They may jest with Moto Martha, but it's the smart ones that are prepared. They should learn from you!
A 114 on a smaller bike like that.... I can see why it rips. Same power, less weight to pull down the road.
"The wrong shoes?" Why would you own "wrong shoes" for riding? I hope you've learned your lesson, young woman! 😉
Small groups, particularly if you know the others well and can trust them not to ride like a doofus, can be good. It makes for more interesting stops/meals.
I love your independence, open mindedness and enthusiasm for riding. There weren't many wheels or squeals at doggies this time. Gotta work on that. Always room for improvement, right?
/waveshito Staci
/waveshito theDoodleator
Thx for the vid! Always a good watch. 😃
I know how you feel without the fairing, I have to hold on for dear life every time I get on my sporty
Man this was a good video it must be nice being able to travel and get to do almost whatever you want to
I started (8,000 miles) on a 50cc Vespa Scooter :D
IVE RIDEN FOR 10 YEARS SOLO !
NEVER GROUP RIDE ! ANY ADVICE?
Ride your own ride is good advice. I’m so thankful to you for that and for the video. ☕️🌾🍄❤️🩹
Agree totally on bigger group rides with you..its a thing 4 some of us. Love the street bob ❤ with bigger tank,fairing and suspension on dyna or new. Nibble and no fuss👍
If you're ever in Maine, hit me up! :)
Vespa does make a 50cc scooter… Definitely ride your own ride!
California lane splitting surprised me at first. Then I took my bike down Highway One. I did a little lane splitting, but it felt weird and dangerous. But what a ride! Incredible views all the way.
Yo Jess, The only group rides I enjoy and trust are with my wife Roggie of 44 years & our 2 sons who we started riding at the age of 2 and a 1/2 years old. 4 Motorsickles All Fam. ❤ You Meet the Nicest People on a Honda Valkyrie. Keep the Shiny Side Up. You're neighbor from Mid Michigan
enjoyed the video, somewhat "ramblings" and just checkin things out.....I like brandons videos, his new ones on rebuilding that indian are some of my fav's on youtube Sláinte!
Love The Ted Talk!! 😆 Great video as always!!!
Great video again and advise about group riding
Would you lane split like that on Appa? I find that since I went up to touring bikes with highway pegs that jut out and stuff that I get less and less comfortable lane splitting. I’ll note I’m a Chicago area native and we can’t legally do it in Illinois so I’m not well practiced in the art of lane splitting anyway.
Probably not. Doing it on these small bikes was nerve wracking enough.
Just be careful when lane splitting; it only takes one jerk who has a chip on their shoulder to ruin your day.
Have lots of fun on the PCH and Highway 101!
Side note, what happened to your fire engine helmet?
Maybe "Friends Ride" instead of "Group Ride"?
I have wanted a place like the Bike Shed Moto since the early 2000's. Did someone leak my idea? LOL! I hope it goes over well for them.
I prefer riding solo, except if I’m going long distant. Then I like to go with a buddy. Once a buddy and I went down to Mexico (he was kinda able to speak Spanish). But we got separated and I had a hard time asking people if they had seen him. But I don’t like riding with lots of people.