Last time I went there, went with my older brother and Dad in 2001. They're both gone now. It was becoming pretty commercialized at that time. Stayed in Hill City @ the Super 8. EDIT - oh, and we rode. Dad @ 61 didn't believe in trailering. Yes, I'm old, and old school. Rode a '97 883 up there both times, ('98 and '01). Good times. BUT, the taillight lens vibrated off of that little 883 going into Rapid City. 😆
As long as you get there, wtf does it matter how you get there...we're all going for the same reason For The Love Of Motorcycles! Be Blessed Bro, always love the content!
Grew up in Sturgis. Back in the 70s it was much looser and more free-wheeling believe it or not. Back then people could camp in the city park. My dad took me down there when I was 12 or 13. Like Escape from NY in there. Lol! Suffice to say when you grow up in Sturgis you see your first set of boobies at an early age! Ride free!
Dude, Yesterday I was going thru y'alls older Sturgis how to videos. I was wondering when the 2023 was gonna drop! I'm gonna try and ride there from Kentucky with a fused lower back. I gotta find a cheap place to stay were I can run my c-pap machine. Lol, big man problems😂
Appreciate all the information on your Sturgis videos Mr. Monkey. I'm heading to Sturgis for the first time this year and riding from central Florida. My wife's taking bets that I'll make it as far as Georgia before I sell the bike and fly home! Hopefully will see you out there. Love the channel!
Screw that crap about trailering your bike, anyone that has a problem with that just has NO sense that not everyone can ride the distance, physically. I make the trip with my cousin, who rides a Softtail Convertible, and cannot physically ride the distance (1100 miles), and so I trailer mine and his, so we can enjoy Sturgis. Anyone has an issue with that, SCREW YOU.... seee me at Sturgis and talk shit to my face! I can make the ride, but my cousin cannot, and so I chose to trailer mine and his, so we can go together, and enjoy Sturgis together.
Just get there. last year was my first time and I get it now once you drink the kool aid you're hooked. do I decided to ride up From West Palml Beach , South Florida flat out made it in 3 days to Rapid City . A bit nuts of a trip only one night in Valdosta , GA at a motel the rest a few cat naps on the ground next to the bike and Red Bulls but I made it. Yes leaving Florida sucks it takes hours just to leave the damm state from the bottom. the rest I-75 north bound at posted speed limits (small lie ) . when you get there it's another amazing world as a photographer the images I took are priceless . Just do it someday won't happen , Jesus might call you home or nursing home in the future won't let you out. Me I getting bike ready wind calls again. Good video Monkey.....
Do you boo boo😂.... Sturgis is just a great place just to see beautiful bikes hang out with great people take some pictures make some bad decisions along the way and it adds to the story for next year...
If you don’t ride there you are missing the whole point of being in Sturgis. Same thing with Laconia NH now going to celebrate their 100th anniversary. The first the original.
I was wondering how how hard it is to go there and make sure to my bike. Isn't it screwed with and make sure that I don't have to be in violence and fighting and everything like that because play beginning life was always violence? In I try to stay away from it so my for my drama glands are at work and because I bipolar.
Tough question, some say that it's not about the destination, but the journey, on the other hand there's also a good argument for trailering your bike, not to be too worn out when arriving at destination
Great video! I agree with you that people can go which way they want, it’s all about being there, like the lady with a disabled daughter, I have a 3 year old baby son that has to feed through a G-tube which needs power and I few other things we have to have with us to be able to deal with emergencies for him, we almost lost him 3 times, and he loves Harley’s! He see’s one of them and he smile’s and waits for the start up and the rumble, i too live in florida , can’t fly , can’t ride the bikes we have, so that leaves me with a toy hauler to go when I can with my family and baby-son. He would enjoy the trip and the stay there, hopefully next year, Thank you for your insight and keep it going Thanks
too much judgement from people. I like to ride from St Louis - 1100 miles - but have have seen too many "Nice Trailer Asshole" signs on the modern Road/Street Glides. It was hard riding a Shovel or Pan years ago, but these modern bikes are like riding you couch. As you said, just get there, it's a blast!!
Me and a friend are riding up there on our bikes, this is my first time going to Sturgis, I reserved my hotel room last year a week before Christmas. This is my bucket list item. I figure that I'm overdue for an adventure.
Great topic; agree it doesn't matter how you get there just that you get there. Side note: I had a HORRIBLE experience with Haul Bikes moving the bike from California to Texas. Worst communication and very expensive. Hated those guys. There....I said it.
I used to ride from Colorado every year. I'm old now and live in Floridas on the Gulf side. The roads to there just SUUUUUUUCK. I trailer now. Although I am trailering to Colorado this year to ride with my friend like we used too. This will be year 12 for me. The hotel was not bad this year. I've seen worse. I did use points however and that is how you do it cheap. Save your CC points.
Monkey, I discovered your channel a couple of years ago about the time you were putting together your "How to Surgis" series, and I've been a fan ever since. Having ridden out to from Ohio three times, I always look forward to these!!!!
We stay for 2.5 weeks, and everything got to expensive to rent out that long. So now we stay in our own camper. Rode in 10 times, been going since 05. I don’t care about staying in the camper anymore. I don’t have anything to prove to anybody.
Both myself AND my bike are vintage. I personally am factory referbished with aftermarket parts, the bike is all original. When I get there I will not be riding the whole way.
I live 30 min from sioux city air port if either of you need anything just hit me up.. I know the area well for any repairs are needed.. will be packing myself to be in Sturgis Aug 4 afternoon!!
My wife and I are taking the last day of our riding course on the 3rd, wish we could go the day after but it's probably too much for a first trip. Lol We'll see ya next year though!
I'm only 680 miles away dude. And I ride every year that I go. But ahhh. My good friends kinda have a park model Large camper on a permanent site, So I'm lucky I can stay with them every year If I want to. Some People don't understand the work and time involved in preparing for the Rally. No matter how many times you try to tell them.
I don't do rallies, but I love trailer my bike to Pigeon Forge,Tennessee check in at the Howard Johnson, get a good night's sleep, wake up early and spend the entire day mountain riding 😊
Lol watch out ! the basement keyboard trolls are freaking the hell out..I use to ride mine too but the wife can't ride that far...so we throw them in the trailer and ride in the truck with A/C. To each their own 😁
Knew we should have came in on Thursday 😂. Would be a good time. Guess I'll just have to see her play on Sunday! Hope to run into you guys at another meet and great whole your there🎉
Hope to see you out there. I will be riding all the way from Laconia, NH. Will you let us know of any meet n greets? I will be at the Chip for a day. Two of my buddies are having their bikes tuned by Lloyd's they have Indians. This will be my third time at Sturgis. First time was in 2010 on a Sporty (trailered) 2019 rode (Heritage) this year riding (Streetglide). You remind me so much of my dearly departed (2022) brother-in-law. Safe travels to you and your bride. Ride hard ride safe! PS I enjoy your videos.
Talking about Haul Bikes, they had a trailer at the Best Western in Rapid City where we stayed. There were folks came in there all week picking up and dropping off bikes.
I had to budget a little more this year for our pilgrimage to Sturgis. We are getting married at The Chip on opening day. So technically ZZ Top is our wedding band.
Appreciate this information fr! I have been doing a lot of research on this with being overseas forever. With all of the wrecks and injuries I have read about how much time would you say you need to brush up on all of your skills/maneuvers?thanks
However you can, I'm 1900 miles away and would Trailer it. My problem is a place to stay. I live 20 miles from Laconia and will go because it's the 100th (no having fun anymore) , but the riding through the mountains is excellent. Never been to Sturgis and it's a bucket list thing
Grew up in Seabrook just down the road…the rides in SD/WY are amazing and well worth the effort. It’s hard to compare Laconia and Sturgis as they both bring their own types of racing/vibe. Sturgis needs to be seen/witnessed just like Laconia/Daytona. You can stay in SD on the cheap/free but you’d have to break out the camper or tent.
Been waiting for this. First timer in 2023 with my new toy hauler. Now if I can just get my 6.0 F250’s trailer socket figured out otherwise will be using my Ranger to tow it.
What’s the best footwear in your opinion on riding? Are you a flip flop squid type? Black leather Harley branded boots guy? Cowboy boots? Vans with cool socks dyna bro style? Do you wearing different types for different rides? Waterproof?
@@ProfessionalMonkey I too wear docs well a decent amount of time I do on my panam anyways. Have you tried solovairs? Similar to the Drs but higher quality materials. I had a pair of the Harley riding shoes but never their boots. I’ve heard both good and bad about them but most of the bad has come from the zippers.
Just love your videos smart guy and entertaining as well. I did Sturgis in 98 from PA trailer three bikes behind an old three speed greyhound bus that this guy had converted to live in with his family. Of course the bus broke down good thing me and the other guy knew how to wrench on it. I would like to go back but ride all the way.but I would have to do it on a dresser like I had back In the day . Blessings.
Yep, if you have the extra time to spend (2 weeks) arrive 1 week ahead of time, and spend 1 week during the rally....OR arrive the last week, and stay a week after!!
totally liking the video Mr. Monkey. Hope to catch you guys out at Sturgis again somewhere. I know my overall trip last year riding and camping at the Chip was overall about 1.5k for gas, blow money, camping, and food. I know I'll be there early again this year once the Chip allows us to show up and setup..this year myself still not sure if I'll ride or possibly truck/trailer the bike for a change up..and totally agree everyone just needs to to them and ignore the bullies. We all are there to have a great fun time and enjoy the rides in the hills.
Always hated people who trailered their bikes, then I got older and grew up some and realized that there are many legit reasons to do that. However...the what I call fake bike riders, I know I can hear the panties bunching as I type this. You know the ones, the guys who trailer their bikes but take every opportunity to dress up in the leathers, unload the bike while the wife snaps a pic of them in front of the "Welcome to (insert state or states of choice here)" sign to prove to everyone back home that they rode their trailered bike. I still have no love for those guys. Having made a short story long, I agree you for you, I'll do me, but please for the love of all that's holy DON'T BE THOSE GUYS WHO FAKE RIDE. Thank you, I'll gladly turn over my soap box time to someone else now. Lol Have fun, be safe
Hilarious about Jasmine F***ing Cain…. Love her and have seen her a bunch at Myrtle Beach (kinda my closest rally) and at Daytona. Hope they convince her to come to Panama City in October!
I have a brother in law in Custer. So about 15 years ago I went. Road in from western Colorado. There was loads of t&a, lots of binge drinking, over crowded scenic twisting roads filled with impaired, unskilled, incompetent riders. If you want to ride the Black Hills and have a good ride, don't do during the rally.
have you ever thought about what those biker chicks look like now that flashed you as a kid? 😁. and some people may trailer their bike cause they have a Slingshot...lol good vid
Can you give advice for somebody doing a solo ride on their bike from Nevada? I’m hearing people say to go there a week before and do the local rides because they are less crowded, stay for the first two days that Sturgis opens, and then head home on less crowded roadways. 70% of my focus would be to do the local rides around Sturgis, 30% would be downtown/vendors/concerts. I’m sure I can come back another year and do it differently, but I’m wondering what you would suggest since you have a lot of experience there? Staying in Rapid City in a hotel sounds like a wise option for me. But part of me likes the idea of pulling into the Buffalo Chip and having that company have a tent ready for me and using Da-Bus to get around? Decisions, decisions, first world problems. I’m in my mid 50s so I don’t plan on being out all night till the wee hours of the morning. Tnx.
Pro tip!! Put a BullyDog computer on your diesel truck and drastically improve not only the pulling power, but the mileage as well. I put one on my 2008 Ford F350 dually diesel and improved my mileage by almost 40%!!! Not exaggerating!!!
😂funny episode man😅 Ride OR trailer, Sturgis Rally is biker paradise had by all! Pro Monkey channel is thee BEST channel for any rider educating themselves how to do it well 🤘
Who really cares how get bere. On many bucket lists. Been coming to rally 40 year. Then said screw it an just moved here. Not sure if was able to attach a picture here but tryed. Pic of one my stained glass pieces representing a familiar topic from a couple years ago. Hope get a kick out of it.
Well, I’ve been to Sturgis about 13 times and I rode it every time about 700 miles there and 700 miles back and I used to say you need to ride your bike there I haven’t been in about five years and now I’m 72 years old and during that time I bought a trike are used to say I would never on a trike so I’m thinking about going this year so I think what i’m going to do is ride my trike up on a trailer and haul it to Sturgis
Would love to come the 3rd, but the Da Bus doesn’t start until the 4th, and I do not drink and ride. If anyone knows of transportation options, I am all ears.
If I had not seen it myself I would think your lying lol. I saw a husband and wife at sturgis two years ago both on trikes. They each had half a little camper type thing behind their trike and when they get to their destination they pop em up, extend em, and then bolt the two halfs together.
I was born in Rapid City and live in Honolulu. I rode from California four years. Went West coast way and was hailed out two years. We finally took an RV and trailered and stayed several miles outside of Sturgis and rode in. Best way to go is from Vegas. I own four bikes in Hawaii and I rent when I come to the Mainland.
Hotels have been cheaper the last few years. I booked 4 weeks out last year for the 10 days at a Best Western for $1,800. Kayak and other sites can find a last ditch room deal.
Ive had a few people report that last year they booked last minute hotels o my to get there an their room was filled😮 I guess they had planned on cancellations that never came.
Last time I went there, went with my older brother and Dad in 2001. They're both gone now. It was becoming pretty commercialized at that time. Stayed in Hill City @ the Super 8. EDIT - oh, and we rode. Dad @ 61 didn't believe in trailering. Yes, I'm old, and old school. Rode a '97 883 up there both times, ('98 and '01). Good times. BUT, the taillight lens vibrated off of that little 883 going into Rapid City. 😆
As long as you get there, wtf does it matter how you get there...we're all going for the same reason For The Love Of Motorcycles! Be Blessed Bro, always love the content!
Right on!!!
Grew up in Sturgis. Back in the 70s it was much looser and more free-wheeling believe it or not. Back then people could camp in the city park. My dad took me down there when I was 12 or 13. Like Escape from NY in there. Lol! Suffice to say when you grow up in Sturgis you see your first set of boobies at an early age! Ride free!
I really want to go. But I’m dreading looking at hotels. I couldn’t justify spending an inflated hotel price to go.
I'm going to a campsite. Pickup truck full of camping gear and motorbike. It'll be my first time this year
Dude, Yesterday I was going thru y'alls older Sturgis how to videos. I was wondering when the 2023 was gonna drop! I'm gonna try and ride there from Kentucky with a fused lower back. I gotta find a cheap place to stay were I can run my c-pap machine. Lol, big man problems😂
I don't know man, I'm only 45, I don't think I'm old enough to go to Sturgis...
Living vicariously through your adventures. Love the videos and your humor. Appreciate your good advice and experience. Thanks Mr. Monkey!
First rally was last year hopefully my 2nd this year 🇨🇦 1000 mile ride from my house.
First rally was last year hopefully my 2nd this year 🇨🇦 1000 mile ride from my house.
Appreciate all the information on your Sturgis videos Mr. Monkey. I'm heading to Sturgis for the first time this year and riding from central Florida. My wife's taking bets that I'll make it as far as Georgia before I sell the bike and fly home! Hopefully will see you out there. Love the channel!
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Screw that crap about trailering your bike, anyone that has a problem with that just has NO sense that not everyone can ride the distance, physically. I make the trip with my cousin, who rides a Softtail Convertible, and cannot physically ride the distance (1100 miles), and so I trailer mine and his, so we can enjoy Sturgis. Anyone has an issue with that, SCREW YOU.... seee me at Sturgis and talk shit to my face! I can make the ride, but my cousin cannot, and so I chose to trailer mine and his, so we can go together, and enjoy Sturgis together.
Your Sturgis history is so cool. I have so much respect for you. Absolutely awesome shit. Every year. Rock on
Just get there. last year was my first time and I get it now once you drink the kool aid you're hooked. do I decided to ride up From West Palml Beach , South Florida flat out made it in 3 days to Rapid City . A bit nuts of a trip only one night in Valdosta , GA at a motel the rest a few cat naps on the ground next to the bike and Red Bulls but I made it. Yes leaving Florida sucks it takes hours just to leave the damm state from the bottom. the rest I-75 north bound at posted speed limits (small lie ) . when you get there it's another amazing world as a photographer the images I took are priceless . Just do it someday won't happen , Jesus might call you home or nursing home in the future won't let you out. Me I getting bike ready wind calls again. Good video Monkey.....
Do you boo boo😂.... Sturgis is just a great place just to see beautiful bikes hang out with great people take some pictures make some bad decisions along the way and it adds to the story for next year...
There’s a few of us ride and a few of us tow the fifth wheels. Buffalo Chip is really fun. It’s not cheap but totally worth it!!
If you don’t ride there you are missing the whole point of being in Sturgis. Same thing with Laconia NH now going to celebrate their 100th anniversary. The first the original.
I was wondering how how hard it is to go there and make sure to my bike. Isn't it screwed with and make sure that I don't have to be in violence and fighting and everything like that because play beginning life was always violence? In I try to stay away from it so my for my drama glands are at work and because I bipolar.
last time i went camped in city park never go again to miny people not a big spender but each to your own how ya travel HAPPY TRAILS
Tough question, some say that it's not about the destination, but the journey, on the other hand there's also a good argument for trailering your bike, not to be too worn out when arriving at destination
I don't think there is a wrong answer, ya know?
I will be riding solo from Lake Havasu AZ. Meeting friends when i arrive. Hopefully i run into you and Mrs Monkey.
Safe travels! See you there!
your spot on. you can have fun for 1500 dolla or 10g. It is a you do you thing. love it.
Great video!
I agree with you that people can go which way they want, it’s all about being there, like the lady with a disabled daughter, I have a 3 year old baby son that has to feed through a G-tube which needs power and I few other things we have to have with us to be able to deal with emergencies for him, we almost lost him 3 times, and he loves Harley’s! He see’s one of them and he smile’s and waits for the start up and the rumble, i too live in florida , can’t fly , can’t ride the bikes we have, so that leaves me with a toy hauler to go when I can with my family and baby-son. He would enjoy the trip and the stay there, hopefully next year,
Thank you for your insight and keep it going
Thanks
Is Jackyl still doing their Thursday blow out
too much judgement from people. I like to ride from St Louis - 1100 miles - but have have seen too many "Nice Trailer Asshole" signs on the modern Road/Street Glides. It was hard riding a Shovel or Pan years ago, but these modern bikes are like riding you couch. As you said, just get there, it's a blast!!
Me and a friend are riding up there on our bikes, this is my first time going to Sturgis, I reserved my hotel room last year a week before Christmas. This is my bucket list item. I figure that I'm overdue for an adventure.
Safe travels! You’ll have a great time for sure!
Great topic; agree it doesn't matter how you get there just that you get there. Side note: I had a HORRIBLE experience with Haul Bikes moving the bike from California to Texas. Worst communication and very expensive. Hated those guys. There....I said it.
Thanks for sharing!
I'm not trying to do what others think I should do...Toy Hauler loaded with food, beer and a bed I know doesn't have cooties.
I used to ride from Colorado every year. I'm old now and live in Floridas on the Gulf side. The roads to there just SUUUUUUUCK. I trailer now. Although I am trailering to Colorado this year to ride with my friend like we used too. This will be year 12 for me. The hotel was not bad this year. I've seen worse. I did use points however and that is how you do it cheap. Save your CC points.
I’m going to the annual trailer festival, but i will be riding there because I’m a fake biker.. lol
Sorry I had too😂
😂 👍🏼
Monkey, I discovered your channel a couple of years ago about the time you were putting together your "How to Surgis" series, and I've been a fan ever since. Having ridden out to from Ohio three times, I always look forward to these!!!!
Thank you!!!!
We stay for 2.5 weeks, and everything got to expensive to rent out that long. So now we stay in our own camper. Rode in 10 times, been going since 05. I don’t care about staying in the camper anymore. I don’t have anything to prove to anybody.
Perfectly said. Nothing to prove...
Both myself AND my bike are vintage. I personally am factory referbished with aftermarket parts, the bike is all original. When I get there I will not be riding the whole way.
I live 30 min from sioux city air port if either of you need anything just hit me up.. I know the area well for any repairs are needed.. will be packing myself to be in Sturgis Aug 4 afternoon!!
Much appreciated 👍🏼 see you there!
Thank you for your videos .. love all your comments..I feel like you are my friend but you don't know me lol.. anyway thanks for being real.. 😂
My wife and I are taking the last day of our riding course on the 3rd, wish we could go the day after but it's probably too much for a first trip. Lol
We'll see ya next year though!
Right on, I am excited for you to get out there riding!
I'm only 680 miles away dude. And I ride every year that I go. But ahhh. My good friends kinda have a park model Large camper on a permanent site, So I'm lucky I can stay with them every year If I want to. Some People don't understand the work and time involved in preparing for the Rally. No matter how many times you try to tell them.
I don't do rallies, but I love trailer my bike to Pigeon Forge,Tennessee check in at the Howard Johnson, get a good night's sleep, wake up early and spend the entire day mountain riding 😊
Exactly.!!!
Motel, Hotel, Holiday Inn.....🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Awesome. I will finally get to meet you and the misses. I'm staying at kickstands. Will be there on the 1st. Safe travels
We're finally getting the chance to go this year. It's been 25yrs since I've been to Sturgis.....kinda excited 😁
Awesome! There is something for everyone so you will have an amazing time for sure.
I have ridden, trailered,an used toyhauler currently. Just get there a good time
Great video's, the earlier a person decides to go: ie,November for next rally " the easier an cheaper it can be
You're a natural at this. Great informative video, and I like how you do not discriminate. God bless.
You have a great birthday
Lol watch out ! the basement keyboard trolls are freaking the hell out..I use to ride mine too but the wife can't ride that far...so we throw them in the trailer and ride in the truck with A/C. To each their own 😁
U are going to hell for saying u can trailer your bike. 😂
A 4-day stay cost me around $1,000 to $1,500
I’ve already booked a spot at kickstands and I bought wrist bands for kickstands and the chip so I’ve just got food fuel and beer
C you there, Kickstands will be CC central booked from 31st on!
Knew we should have came in on Thursday 😂. Would be a good time. Guess I'll just have to see her play on Sunday! Hope to run into you guys at another meet and great whole your there🎉
Hope to see you out there. I will be riding all the way from Laconia, NH. Will you let us know of any meet n greets? I will be at the Chip for a day. Two of my buddies are having their bikes tuned by Lloyd's they have Indians. This will be my third time at Sturgis. First time was in 2010 on a Sporty (trailered) 2019 rode (Heritage) this year riding (Streetglide). You remind me so much of my dearly departed (2022) brother-in-law. Safe travels to you and your bride. Ride hard ride safe! PS I enjoy your videos.
Thanks for the info, wife and I are going in 2024. A little intimidated by the long ride but we are going for it!
You can do it!
Either you or Mrs Monkey need to ride the ST to Sturgis to put 8000 miles on it. Or are you running it on a treadmill for that?
Sturgis has always had the issue of where to stay...I understand 100% taking an RV...
Talking about Haul Bikes, they had a trailer at the Best Western in Rapid City where we stayed. There were folks came in there all week picking up and dropping off bikes.
I had to budget a little more this year for our pilgrimage to Sturgis. We are getting married at The Chip on opening day. So technically ZZ Top is our wedding band.
Congratulations!!🎉
That's awesome. Congratulations
Congratulations
First time riding out there. Super excited
Aug 3 at kickstand… you’ll be right below my place. I’m in the development just above the what we call the back 40 or dry camp area.
I'm glad you do this because it helps us make plans. Keep up the great work
any ideas about going to Sturgis on a budget?
I stay at the kick stands best place to stay hopefully we can meet up
Dam I wish fuel was that cheep in the UK hear it's 1.40 a liter
Appreciate this information fr! I have been doing a lot of research on this with being overseas forever. With all of the wrecks and injuries I have read about how much time would you say you need to brush up on all of your skills/maneuvers?thanks
However you can, I'm 1900 miles away and would Trailer it. My problem is a place to stay. I live 20 miles from Laconia and will go because it's the 100th (no having fun anymore) , but the riding through the mountains is excellent. Never been to Sturgis and it's a bucket list thing
Grew up in Seabrook just down the road…the rides in SD/WY are amazing and well worth the effort. It’s hard to compare Laconia and Sturgis as they both bring their own types of racing/vibe. Sturgis needs to be seen/witnessed just like Laconia/Daytona. You can stay in SD on the cheap/free but you’d have to break out the camper or tent.
U will half to have a drink for my birthday on August 9th
Absolutely!!
Been waiting for this. First timer in 2023 with my new toy hauler. Now if I can just get my 6.0 F250’s trailer socket figured out otherwise will be using my Ranger to tow it.
Hopefully your 6.0 has the Bullet proof kit installed in it already. You could always trade um both in for a Ram with a CUMMINS lol
@@bradhardy2629 not fully but she has been studded and deleted
What’s the best footwear in your opinion on riding? Are you a flip flop squid type? Black leather Harley branded boots guy? Cowboy boots? Vans with cool socks dyna bro style? Do you wearing different types for different rides? Waterproof?
I wear Doc Martens and have for 25 years. I bought a pair of Harley Hagerman boots about 6 months ago and are shocked at how good they are!
@@ProfessionalMonkey I too wear docs well a decent amount of time I do on my panam anyways. Have you tried solovairs? Similar to the Drs but higher quality materials.
I had a pair of the Harley riding shoes but never their boots. I’ve heard both good and bad about them but most of the bad has come from the zippers.
Just love your videos smart guy and entertaining as well. I did Sturgis in 98 from PA trailer three bikes behind an old three speed greyhound bus that this guy had converted to live in with his family. Of course the bus broke down good thing me and the other guy knew how to wrench on it. I would like to go back but ride all the way.but I would have to do it on a dresser like I had back In the day . Blessings.
That sounds like a hell of an adventure... You know why he brought you, "fix this SOB!" HA!
@ProfessionalMonkey yeah and my 79 AMF DRESSER TOO AT STURGIS THEY HAD ALL THE PARTS.🤣
Yep, if you have the extra time to spend (2 weeks) arrive 1 week ahead of time, and spend 1 week during the rally....OR arrive the last week, and stay a week after!!
that's a lot of money, I had no idea
Appreciate all your experienced information. Appreciate your video's.
totally liking the video Mr. Monkey. Hope to catch you guys out at Sturgis again somewhere. I know my overall trip last year riding and camping at the Chip was overall about 1.5k for gas, blow money, camping, and food. I know I'll be there early again this year once the Chip allows us to show up and setup..this year myself still not sure if I'll ride or possibly truck/trailer the bike for a change up..and totally agree everyone just needs to to them and ignore the bullies. We all are there to have a great fun time and enjoy the rides in the hills.
Headed that way with my old man August 1st!
Always hated people who trailered their bikes, then I got older and grew up some and realized that there are many legit reasons to do that. However...the what I call fake bike riders, I know I can hear the panties bunching as I type this. You know the ones, the guys who trailer their bikes but take every opportunity to dress up in the leathers, unload the bike while the wife snaps a pic of them in front of the "Welcome to (insert state or states of choice here)" sign to prove to everyone back home that they rode their trailered bike. I still have no love for those guys. Having made a short story long, I agree you for you, I'll do me, but please for the love of all that's holy DON'T BE THOSE GUYS WHO FAKE RIDE.
Thank you, I'll gladly turn over my soap box time to someone else now. Lol
Have fun, be safe
Hilarious about Jasmine F***ing Cain…. Love her and have seen her a bunch at Myrtle Beach (kinda my closest rally) and at Daytona. Hope they convince her to come to Panama City in October!
I have a brother in law in Custer. So about 15 years ago I went. Road in from western Colorado. There was loads of t&a, lots of binge drinking, over crowded scenic twisting roads filled with impaired, unskilled, incompetent riders.
If you want to ride the Black Hills and have a good ride, don't do during the rally.
$3.99/gal in Michigan
have you ever thought about what those biker chicks look like now that flashed you as a kid? 😁. and some people may trailer their bike cause they have a Slingshot...lol good vid
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Can you give advice for somebody doing a solo ride on their bike from Nevada? I’m hearing people say to go there a week before and do the local rides because they are less crowded, stay for the first two days that Sturgis opens, and then head home on less crowded roadways. 70% of my focus would be to do the local rides around Sturgis, 30% would be downtown/vendors/concerts. I’m sure I can come back another year and do it differently, but I’m wondering what you would suggest since you have a lot of experience there? Staying in Rapid City in a hotel sounds like a wise option for me. But part of me likes the idea of pulling into the Buffalo Chip and having that company have a tent ready for me and using Da-Bus to get around? Decisions, decisions, first world problems. I’m in my mid 50s so I don’t plan on being out all night till the wee hours of the morning. Tnx.
Pro tip!! Put a BullyDog computer on your diesel truck and drastically improve not only the pulling power, but the mileage as well.
I put one on my 2008 Ford F350 dually diesel and improved my mileage by almost 40%!!! Not exaggerating!!!
Good video. You make me laugh.
😂funny episode man😅
Ride OR trailer, Sturgis Rally is biker paradise had by all!
Pro Monkey channel is thee BEST channel for any rider educating themselves how to do it well 🤘
Who really cares how get bere. On many bucket lists. Been coming to rally 40 year. Then said screw it an just moved here. Not sure if was able to attach a picture here but tryed. Pic of one my stained glass pieces representing a familiar topic from a couple years ago. Hope get a kick out of it.
Another option is Harley Fat Boy Jr's route - Fly in from Washington and rent a bike. Great video Monk!
Ride, walk or fly… anyone who matters don’t give two Sh1t$.. just make the damn trip! Its worth it
Went there last year the week before, it had been 20 years. Prolly won't go back. Enjoy your trip.
Think yourself lucky you're not in the UK, we're paying around $7 per US gallon for diesel
Well, I’ve been to Sturgis about 13 times and I rode it every time about 700 miles there and 700 miles back and I used to say you need to ride your bike there I haven’t been in about five years and now I’m 72 years old and during that time I bought a trike are used to say I would never on a trike so I’m thinking about going this year so I think what i’m going to do is ride my trike up on a trailer and haul it to Sturgis
Would love to come the 3rd, but the Da Bus doesn’t start until the 4th, and I do not drink and ride. If anyone knows of transportation options, I am all ears.
If I had not seen it myself I would think your lying lol. I saw a husband and wife at sturgis two years ago both on trikes. They each had half a little camper type thing behind their trike and when they get to their destination they pop em up, extend em, and then bolt the two halfs together.
I feel lucky that we only live 12 hours away. We ride and stay at hotel, my wife enjoys trip better.
Hell ya!!
Doing a cabin at the KOA this year. Edit: about $780 for five nights
Good on ya brother for being able to afford that. 😁👍🏻👍🏻 that’s awesome!
Btw, I stayed at a roach motel the first year at 100 a Night. Sooo bad I never did one again, so there's that.
I was born in Rapid City and live in Honolulu. I rode from California four years. Went West coast way and was hailed out two years. We finally took an RV and trailered and stayed several miles outside of Sturgis and rode in. Best way to go is from Vegas. I own four bikes in Hawaii and I rent when I come to the Mainland.
Monkey, you would save over all by adding a diesel tuner. It allows you to get better MPG.
Hotels have been cheaper the last few years. I booked 4 weeks out last year for the 10 days at a Best Western for $1,800. Kayak and other sites can find a last ditch room deal.
Ive had a few people report that last year they booked last minute hotels o my to get there an their room was filled😮 I guess they had planned on cancellations that never came.
Doesn’t really matter how you travel to fashion show. I mean - really! Ha!
Diesel is 4.69$ in the great keystone state
How can I meet you in sturgis?
Thursday, August 3rd! We’ll be at Kickstands with Jasmine Cain!
Got an awesome deal I feel 5 nights $1050 at hotel with kitchen in room that will save on meals