This video is pure poetry, a total antidote to one stinky aspect of motorcycle riding that's about pretense, machismo, and taking oneself way, WAY too seriously. You guys rock 100%. Long live nerds on two wheels who scream their appreciation for gorgeous nature to the top of their lungs !!!!!! And YES, I'm buying an XT225 after 30+ years of riding bikes which are too heavy for me and for the planet when you really think about it.
Still my favorite motorcycle journey video after seeing hundreds. This is why I ride. I'll die a two-wheel kid at heart, some day... No hurry! BTW, why this video doesn't have at least 23M views is beyond me!
One of the best adventure videos I have ever seen. You guys did it right. Much like "On Any Sunday". Simple pleasures on small bikes. I am 63 and have had over 150 bikes and think that some of the most fun have been the small ones. I did 925 miles in one day come from Portland and it sucked. Take the time to see the trees and the smell the grass. Great job guys, it made my day.
At 11:20, whoa were not in PNW any more. To be young and light, have fun! Maybe the XT225 is the Miata of motorcycles - small, lightweight, brings a smile to the face.
How thoroughly refreshing. You two have just made me stop looking for the next flashy motorcycle and I have resolved to fix up my old (92) serow xt 225 which is sitting in the garage and take on some of the northern Spanish trails on it. There are so many macho and boring vids out there - to see you two youngsters having so much fun from the sheer joy of life, without ego or misguided notions of 'cool' getting in the way, was great. People like you are the future - stay true - whatever life throws at you, 'cooler than cool' boys - your an inspiration and proof that generation y or z or whatever label the media wants to put on you, are not all feckless and entitled, screen time zombies. Cheers.
Thank you so much for you kind words! Part of my life philosophy is if I wait to only do things the “cool” or “best” way I’ll never really get to do a lot. Xt225s are super fun affordable and capable. Some “cool” BMW would be a barrier to entry for me. This mentality is healthier and way more fun. Glad it came through in the video!
This video inspired me to do the same thing. I pulled my Honda XR250L behind my 93 Toyota Warrior from Colorado to Lincoln City beach because i just had to have the experience of riding next to the ocean. Man was it worth it!
Being an XT owner this is one of the best videos I have ever watched. I have seen it about a million times. You guys lived my dream for sure, although I know I will do it someday. Thank you so much for documenting this!
My son and I are looking at these xt's and I came across your video. You guys KILLED IT! I'm sooo stoked for you doing what young men SHOULD be doing! 👍👍. And if I may put in a "dad" comment, I am very proud of you two and I hope you're mapping out your next mission! GET OUT THERE BOYS! 💥👍👍
You’ll regret that cb600. I’ve owned over 23 bikes over the last several years, and the lighter the bike the more nimble and affluent it is on the trails. Adventure bikes that weigh 580 pounds are not adventure bikes…they’re trail weights in my experience. Even the klr650 in the mid 400’s range is too cumbersome. I had a crf250l that weighs in at 330 wet the same weight as the xr650l someway some how lol but the xt225 is a whopping 260 wet!! It’s basically a bicycle with an engine.
I did a 3200km trip years ago in my early 20's on an 1100 honda, drove for 22 hrs straight, slept for 4 hrs showered & drove the last 8hrs to make my best friends stag & doe. I drove through bug storms, rain storms thick fog at night & had a super time doing it. No cameras back then so just the memories. Met up with another buddy at the end of my vacation & we did the trip back slower through the U.S. northern states heading west from Ontario. Sure would like to do a similiar trip now through Canada or the U.S. on a smaller dual sport before I get to an age where I just can't ride anymore. Good times, great video guys!
I have been smiling the entire video, your guys excitement is palpable and contagious, the gas fill ups absolutely kill me, @9:30 ish the classic blinker light left on, I do it all the time haha, and as a fellow XT225 owner I am so geeked for you guys and I can't wait to take a trip like this myself. You make it seem absolutely within reach. Thanks for making this.
Terrific video guys!!! Memories to last a lifetime all within a modest budget. Looks like you were living well. "Great day to be alive" really captures the essence of the adventure. Ironic the title is "Capable Machines". When I loan a machine to friends it's usually the 2007 XT 225. Some snicker, some say, "no thanks, I'll pass." Everyone who DOES ride it, no matter our destination or terrain dismount shaking their heads surprised. I always refer to it as "capable". Truth be told, it's one of my spares. But when the other "MORE capable" machines are down the XT always leaves me saying, "nope, I didn't miss out on any of the fun today!" Great little machines. Hope you two have many more safe memorable adventures! Thanks for the cheerful, feel-good video! Now, take a trip to NH. Great trails here!
bro, i was looking for videos of people riding there xt225 because i want to get one eventually because there pretty cheap. I'm so glad i found this video. the editing is perfect and i love yalls energy! it motivates me to do this one day!
This video was the deal breaker for making me get an enduro again. When i checked the specs of the xt225 and realized it’s a 6 speed that weighs in at a whopping 250 wet! I was sold. I’ve had over 24 bikes over the last several years experimenting with different feels after riding for many years. My final collection is the first gen fz1 dual sport modded and an 07 xt225. Nothing beats a lightweight nimble dual sport bike, I wish there was a 250cc or 300cc shaft driven thumper, maybe someday someone will make it, but until then the xt225 will have its space in my garage.
I started riding motorcycles when I was 15 in 1963 and rode everyday until 1985. I've ridden from Long Beach, CA to Denver, to the Grand Canyon, Death Valley and to Yellowstone National Park (all separate trips). Ridden up and down the west coast many times. I once had a job testing prototype suspension and was paid a salary plus all expenses to put 4000 miles a week going anywhere we wanted. I miss bikes :-) We've been to the waterfall you enjoyed, Clearwater Falls (with all the green moss) .... I believe it was off Hwy 138 between Diamond Lake and Rosburg. We have a video of it on our channel. Had to wonder where you left the truck and what sort of loop you ran to get back to it ?
Thanks to you two guys for sharing this amazing and beautiful journey!!! Your videos continue to amaze me in so many ways.. Glad I was able to meet and shake your hand back in October, at a family event we both attended. Keep up the great work and enjoying life to the fullest!
Jeans,T-shirts,nylon jackets, hiking boots and half helmets. I miss those days. Now I've got KLIM ,Arai, D3o... and am watching you guys ride. Whose got their priorities straight?
Cool Video - I used to live in Portland and I rode that “ Bridge of the Gods” ( best name for a bridge EVER ✅ ) Road to the falls on my bike many times..... Amazing feat that you guys found it all the way from your neck of the woods 👍❗️ That bridge used to cost only Fifty Cents for motorcycles, so I gave the toll booth lady on the Oregon side $5.00 and kept going back and forth from Oregon to Washington ...... I think I gave up after the SEVENTH Trip across 🤔. Cool seeing that Route you took to the Ocean - I did it on my DR 650 Dual Sport. Doing it on the trusty little Yama-hopper XT 225 looked like real fun - Ballsy Choice 😆 👍❗️ You guys are the Real- F**king - Deal for pulling that off 🤘. EXCELLENT VIDEO ❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️
Man you guys are so inspiring!!!! Great videography! I need more adventures in my life! I thought your wife was going with you? Keep up the good work! It’s nice to see someone chasing and capturing there dreams. You are called to share these awesome adventures your just a cool cat!
What an adventure, and so beautifully shot! I wish you would tell us where you went, what route you took, indicate what all the sights were. Thanks for sharing.
Amazing! Thank you for taking us along on your adventure. This is the best youtube video Ive seen in a while. But we're from Oregon so we might be a little bias. Nonetheless, we loved this video so much. Awesome!
Just bought my wife an XT, and the dang thing has me looking to sell my Beta 450. This video sums up the feeling of why I’m “downgrading,” if you can call it that. I know this is a year late, but what helmets did y’all wear? I’d like to get something similar for when I don’t wanna wear a full-face.
@@clarkunderwood thanks mate! Six months on and I’m watching this for a 4th time while sitting at work. Did you publish the GPS routes for this trip anywhere?
What trail were you on at 7:05? My dream is to fix up an old vw bus and travel the states... especially Oregon. Now, I'm inspired to add a motorbike to the mix!
Of all the bikes I've had I miss that little 225 the most! I'm thinking an XT250 may be the next bike! What was your average comfortable highway speed? haha I don't remember breaking 55-60 too often!
We ran them hard! Comfortable is that 55-60 range but we wound em up to 70 for a few minutes when needed. They have that 6th gear which rules not sure if the 250 does. I also sold mine and regret it! Will definitely have another.
Does it go okay along the shore it doesn't get stuck in the sand? I'm a 5" 2 girl with torn ACL I'm buying a 2006one with 40k..km is it too much? Danke
MSR Offroad Dual Sport Mirror RIGHT Side Black www.amazon.com/dp/B0012TUFQM/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_94SoEbQ7Z4JK2 www.amazon.com/dp/B0012TUFQM/ref=cm_sw_r_api_i_94SoEbQ7Z4JK2
I'm always amazed at how people can speed down a road in the woods without a thought to the reality of what happens when you hit a deer, or out there, bear.
This video is pure poetry, a total antidote to one stinky aspect of motorcycle riding that's about pretense, machismo, and taking oneself way, WAY too seriously. You guys rock 100%. Long live nerds on two wheels who scream their appreciation for gorgeous nature to the top of their lungs !!!!!! And YES, I'm buying an XT225 after 30+ years of riding bikes which are too heavy for me and for the planet when you really think about it.
Still my favorite motorcycle journey video after seeing hundreds. This is why I ride. I'll die a two-wheel kid at heart, some day... No hurry!
BTW, why this video doesn't have at least 23M views is beyond me!
One of the best adventure videos I have ever seen. You guys did it right. Much like "On Any Sunday". Simple pleasures on small bikes. I am 63 and have had over 150 bikes and think that some of the most fun have been the small ones. I did 925 miles in one day come from Portland and it sucked. Take the time to see the trees and the smell the grass. Great job guys, it made my day.
Just two young guys who “seized the day” and had a blast. After a lifetime of many types of bikes I have the XT and it’s all I need.
At 11:20, whoa were not in PNW any more. To be young and light, have fun! Maybe the XT225 is the Miata of motorcycles - small, lightweight, brings a smile to the face.
How thoroughly refreshing. You two have just made me stop looking for the next flashy motorcycle and I have resolved to fix up my old (92) serow xt 225 which is sitting in the garage and take on some of the northern Spanish trails on it. There are so many macho and boring vids out there - to see you two youngsters having so much fun from the sheer joy of life, without ego or misguided notions of 'cool' getting in the way, was great. People like you are the future - stay true - whatever life throws at you, 'cooler than cool' boys - your an inspiration and proof that generation y or z or whatever label the media wants to put on you, are not all feckless and entitled, screen time zombies. Cheers.
Thank you so much for you kind words! Part of my life philosophy is if I wait to only do things the “cool” or “best” way I’ll never really get to do a lot. Xt225s are super fun affordable and capable. Some “cool” BMW would be a barrier to entry for me. This mentality is healthier and way more fun. Glad it came through in the video!
Jesus Christ you guys lived my dream, thank you so much for documenting this
It was a dream trip for sure!
This video inspired me to do the same thing. I pulled my Honda XR250L behind my 93 Toyota Warrior from Colorado to Lincoln City beach because i just had to have the experience of riding next to the ocean. Man was it worth it!
Wow that’s amazing!!! It is definitely something special. Thanks for letting me know!! -clark underwood
Being an XT owner this is one of the best videos I have ever watched. I have seen it about a million times. You guys lived my dream for sure, although I know I will do it someday. Thank you so much for documenting this!
So glad you have enjoyed it!
Also, does Brady have a channel? I would like to watch his videos too. Thanks!
My son and I are looking at these xt's and I came across your video. You guys KILLED IT! I'm sooo stoked for you doing what young men SHOULD be doing! 👍👍. And if I may put in a "dad" comment, I am very proud of you two and I hope you're mapping out your next mission! GET OUT THERE BOYS! 💥👍👍
Cool and groovy filming and editing!
Can’t wait for my first cycle tour.
amazing! I was so looking forward to this
Right on glad you dig it! Looking forward to your upcoming moto trip!
Watching because I’m getting a xt225 serrow today
Update: sold my xt225 and upgrading to a cb600. Amazing dual sport lots of memories and fun !
Congrats!!
You’ll regret that cb600. I’ve owned over 23 bikes over the last several years, and the lighter the bike the more nimble and affluent it is on the trails. Adventure bikes that weigh 580 pounds are not adventure bikes…they’re trail weights in my experience. Even the klr650 in the mid 400’s range is too cumbersome. I had a crf250l that weighs in at 330 wet the same weight as the xr650l someway some how lol but the xt225 is a whopping 260 wet!! It’s basically a bicycle with an engine.
What a wonderfully glorious time!
Thank you for sharing such moments with us.😊
Nailed it! Extremely well done video that captures the essence of adventure riding and embracing life to its fullest!
Great video boys! Just bought a 1998 Yamaha xt225, soooo stoked!
Congrats! Very fun bikes!
I did a 3200km trip years ago in my early 20's on an 1100 honda, drove for 22 hrs straight, slept for 4 hrs showered & drove the last 8hrs to make my best friends stag & doe. I drove through bug storms, rain storms thick fog at night & had a super time doing it. No cameras back then so just the memories. Met up with another buddy at the end of my vacation & we did the trip back slower through the U.S. northern states heading west from Ontario. Sure would like to do a similiar trip now through Canada or the U.S. on a smaller dual sport before I get to an age where I just can't ride anymore. Good times, great video guys!
This is awesome guys, so inspiring. Living the dream
Yo, that was the best thing that I have seen for months. You guys def know how to live it up. Great Nature Vibes.
Rewatching this video again, and it almost feels like I lived this adventure.
I have been smiling the entire video, your guys excitement is palpable and contagious, the gas fill ups absolutely kill me, @9:30 ish the classic blinker light left on, I do it all the time haha, and as a fellow XT225 owner I am so geeked for you guys and I can't wait to take a trip like this myself. You make it seem absolutely within reach. Thanks for making this.
We had a blast. Thanks for the comment. Take the trip!
Terrific video guys!!! Memories to last a lifetime all within a modest budget. Looks like you were living well. "Great day to be alive" really captures the essence of the adventure. Ironic the title is "Capable Machines". When I loan a machine to friends it's usually the 2007 XT 225. Some snicker, some say, "no thanks, I'll pass." Everyone who DOES ride it, no matter our destination or terrain dismount shaking their heads surprised. I always refer to it as "capable". Truth be told, it's one of my spares. But when the other "MORE capable" machines are down the XT always leaves me saying, "nope, I didn't miss out on any of the fun today!" Great little machines. Hope you two have many more safe memorable adventures!
Thanks for the cheerful, feel-good video! Now, take a trip to NH. Great trails here!
So glad you enjoyed the video and know the fun of the XT! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the great video. I love your youthful enthusiasm on the trip.
Thanks for the comment! Glad you enjoyed it!
I've eventually sold every bike I've bought except my XT225.
You are my hero my friend. Love it!
ahaha Thanks!
What an amazing trip. Thanks for sharing.
Man Ooo man what a beauty! Great job Clark 👍
What an unbelievable You two did! I am totally delighted!! Thanks for sharing
So glad you enjoyed it! Incredible memories!
One of my favourite serow vids... You should do more like this.
bro, i was looking for videos of people riding there xt225 because i want to get one eventually because there pretty cheap. I'm so glad i found this video. the editing is perfect and i love yalls energy! it motivates me to do this one day!
Great little bikes!
A great production.... Thank you :)
Thanks! You bet!
This video was the deal breaker for making me get an enduro again. When i checked the specs of the xt225 and realized it’s a 6 speed that weighs in at a whopping 250 wet! I was sold. I’ve had over 24 bikes over the last several years experimenting with different feels after riding for many years. My final collection is the first gen fz1 dual sport modded and an 07 xt225. Nothing beats a lightweight nimble dual sport bike, I wish there was a 250cc or 300cc shaft driven thumper, maybe someday someone will make it, but until then the xt225 will have its space in my garage.
Loved the reverse footage of walking away from the tide coming in. It gave a cool perspective.
Cool video. I've had a number of bikes but love my XT. I've taken it on some gnarly trails that the bigger bikes can't handle
Yes! Brilliant little bikes that can go anywhere.
Awesome! My friend and I made a similar agreement for a bicycle trip down the west coast...and we did it! Amazing the places two wheels can take you!
Awesome scenery! Making memories!!
What a blast. I felt like I was with you on that trip. I love that you had the idea and you just did it!
Glad to hear it came through that way!
Good one lads. great viewing down here in New Zealand
Very inspirational and great production! Thank you!
Great adventure! Green with envy
I am in AWE , so incredibly happy for you guys . Thanks so much for sharing the views ! Loved it.
You bet!
Beautiful video. I love living in Oregon. I came upon your channel via Simons fyi
Excellent!...Bravo!!!...a great adventure with excellent videography skills...top shelf stuff!
Thank you for your kind words!
What a cool adventure.
Good on ya👍
Excellent vid, great gents
Totally awesome - as if I expected anything less from you guys.
Thank you for your kind words!
You know you're doing something right when the video has 188 likes and 0 dislikes.. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for you kind words!
Thank you for sharing this adventure! Incredible. Just incredible. Wow.
Glad you had fun and made it a safe trip! You're awesome!
I started riding motorcycles when I was 15 in 1963 and rode everyday until 1985. I've ridden from Long Beach, CA to Denver, to the Grand Canyon, Death Valley and to Yellowstone National Park (all separate trips). Ridden up and down the west coast many times. I once had a job testing prototype suspension and was paid a salary plus all expenses to put 4000 miles a week going anywhere we wanted. I miss bikes :-) We've been to the waterfall you enjoyed, Clearwater Falls (with all the green moss) .... I believe it was off Hwy 138 between Diamond Lake and Rosburg. We have a video of it on our channel. Had to wonder where you left the truck and what sort of loop you ran to get back to it ?
@Bevan Palmer At 72 I'm still traveling so I'd have to agree with you :-)
What a great video!
That had to of been a fantastic ride.
Thanks - it was!
Yeah boys! Way to keep to that handshake deal!
🤙🏼 had to!
Thanks to you two guys for sharing this amazing and beautiful journey!!! Your videos continue to amaze me in so many ways.. Glad I was able to meet and shake your hand back in October, at a family event we both attended. Keep up the great work and enjoying life to the fullest!
Jeans,T-shirts,nylon jackets, hiking boots and half helmets. I miss those days. Now I've got KLIM ,Arai, D3o... and am watching you guys ride. Whose got their priorities straight?
We kept it simple ;)
Looked like a fun trip. Great scenery.
Great job on this video...I want to buy a little bike and get on a big trip
Eric Hart You so should!
Small adventure touring at its finest! Great video, Clark!
Nice! Loved it. Thanks for sharing.
Cool Video - I used to live in Portland and I rode that “ Bridge of the Gods” ( best name for a bridge EVER ✅ )
Road to the falls on my bike many times.....
Amazing feat that you guys found it all the way from your neck of the woods 👍❗️
That bridge used to cost only Fifty Cents for motorcycles, so I gave the toll booth lady on the Oregon side $5.00
and kept going back and forth from Oregon to Washington ...... I think I gave up after the SEVENTH Trip across 🤔.
Cool seeing that Route you took to the Ocean - I did it on my DR 650 Dual Sport.
Doing it on the trusty little Yama-hopper XT 225 looked like real fun - Ballsy Choice 😆 👍❗️
You guys are the Real- F**king - Deal for pulling that off 🤘.
EXCELLENT VIDEO ❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️
That bridge was nuts!! Glad you enjoyed the vid. Doing it on those 225s made it feel extra extreme. Thanks for the comment!
I thought about an XT225 but because I weight 220, I probably need at least a 300cc?
Awesome Trip man! Very inspiring!
Thank you for saying so!
Severo viaje
Love your videos!
I love this video.
Second time watching.
Thank You
well done Clark looks awesome
Thank you much!
Proof that it does matter what bike you have, but what you are willing to do with it
sweet ride
Great video like always 🤙🏾
Thanks for your kind words! 🤙🏼
Man you guys are so inspiring!!!! Great videography! I need more adventures in my life! I thought your wife was going with you? Keep up the good work! It’s nice to see someone chasing and capturing there dreams. You are called to share these awesome adventures your just a cool cat!
Thank you for your kind words! She did toy with the idea but in the end didn’t want to slow us down and joined her family on a trip ;)
What a great video! Need to get my ass over the pond again :-D
What an adventure, and so beautifully shot! I wish you would tell us where you went, what route you took, indicate what all the sights were. Thanks for sharing.
Nice video! Looks like a fun trip to make :
Cool man! XT Serow love in Brazil
Hermoso amigo
Great video , just got the same bike !
XT 225 is great fun - congrats! In my experience bar risers and wider bars made it even more fun to throw around. Cheers!
Amazing! Thank you for taking us along on your adventure. This is the best youtube video Ive seen in a while. But we're from Oregon so we might be a little bias. Nonetheless, we loved this video so much. Awesome!
Thank you for your kind words! You live in a beautiful part of the country!
Portland to bridge of the gods on the scenic highway so many waterfalls, heading east up sr14 Love The gorge. I live in Idaho now but I miss Portland
Very good
Amazing trip.
Now thats what I call living the dream! Cha Cha for now.
Love the video man, inspired me to get an Xt 250
Jim Bo Fantastic! I bet that’s a great bike. I don’t know if it has a 6th gear that’s why we went 225 ;)
clark underwood it doesn’t, but there’s no perfect bike, probably everyone needs at least 3 but I’m not Jay Leno.
So true!
Just bought my wife an XT, and the dang thing has me looking to sell my Beta 450. This video sums up the feeling of why I’m “downgrading,” if you can call it that.
I know this is a year late, but what helmets did y’all wear? I’d like to get something similar for when I don’t wanna wear a full-face.
Mine is a bell 500 series his was a biltwell. Nothing more fun than riding a little bike fast!
@@clarkunderwood thanks mate! Six months on and I’m watching this for a 4th time while sitting at work. Did you publish the GPS routes for this trip anywhere?
What trail were you on at 7:05? My dream is to fix up an old vw bus and travel the states... especially Oregon. Now, I'm inspired to add a motorbike to the mix!
Add a motorbike! I have no idea where them at trail was ;)
Nice video. How fast did those bikes go? Could you keep up with highway traffic?
Very comfortable at 60 can pull up to 75 not really a highway machine though.
Totally worth all the instagram teaser torture
Ahahah yeah sorry it took me a while to get to it!
Just got a super sherpa 250. Wanting to take off for an adventure
Thank you, Clark! Excellent video as always. What are the bikes you guys are riding there?
Thanks! They were Yamaha XT225’s
Of all the bikes I've had I miss that little 225 the most! I'm thinking an XT250 may be the next bike!
What was your average comfortable highway speed? haha I don't remember breaking 55-60 too often!
We ran them hard! Comfortable is that 55-60 range but we wound em up to 70 for a few minutes when needed. They have that 6th gear which rules not sure if the 250 does. I also sold mine and regret it! Will definitely have another.
Cool!
How'd you get such good audio while you were talking and riding?
The mics are in the front of the camera and I also have some fuzzy stickers over the mic ;)
XT225是台好车
Does it go okay along the shore it doesn't get stuck in the sand? I'm a 5" 2 girl with torn ACL I'm buying a 2006one with 40k..km is it too much? Danke
🤘
how is the bus doing?
Good! Should have an update this week!
@@clarkunderwood glad to hear
👍👍👍
I need to fix my carburator on my xt225
Aloha
Epic.🤙🏻
Ooooohhhhh yeah!!!🤙
At 12:05 what mirrors are those I need to know!
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I'm always amazed at how people can speed down a road in the woods without a thought to the reality of what happens when you hit a deer, or out there, bear.