The Mazda 3 will definitely handle towing Spicy Boi; you could get a hitch fabricated and installed (do make sure it's installed by professionals), but probably not something like a 1000 lb boat. 😛 First, I'd borrow that pick-up and ramps from the acquaintance, and see if you can load Spicy Boi into the pick-up, especially on your own if you're going to go on your adventure alone. Go from there. It could just be too much of a hassle to do alone every time throughout your trip; I worry that might distract you from the adventure and make you miss out as you contemplate whether or not the hassle would be worth it. A motorcycle hauler (trailer) would be the most convenient, but would also cost the most.
@@xfzepwhat law is it that makes you say a welded hitch receiver wouldn’t be legal? I’ve not heard of this and some googling about welding hitch receivers doesn’t bring up any legal issues
My thoughts on hauling your bike to FL: Option 1: Using a motorcycle trailer - this is a good option and probably the least expensive. The trailers are relatively light, and your Mazda 3 should be able to handle it. Option 2: Rent a van - More expensive, but probably the most secure option. You won't need to worry about stopping for the night. It has a lower bed than a pickup which will make loading and unloading Spicy Boi easier. Option 3: Borrow / rent a pickup - if you have the right ramp this is a good option. The one I use is aluminum and folds into 1/3's length wise. It's almost 5 feet wide which gives me confidence that I won't fall over if I stop halfway up the ramp. After spending an hour practicing (backed up to a slope at first), loading and unloading is now a breeze.
Hey, I saw your headed to FL w/the Mazda. lol. Be safe. What part of FL. I’m in Broward County. Between West Palm Beach & Miami. How long will you be here visiting? Maybe do a meet up. Your choice. Thx and drive safe.
Congratulations on your PHd completion. I am 68 years old and just completed my undergraduate degree last year at the same school my wife taught at for 10 years. We bought a new 2022 Tri Glide H-D and my wife has always been a rider. Unfortunately, after 47 years being together both in the military and after retirement, she passed away in 2023. I have never experienced so much pain in my life. I just started getting beck out socializing again. However I have been watching your channel and enjoy your content. Thank you!
@Lali While it may be technically possible to tow with you current vehicle, I suggest you would need to be very careful regarding insurance, as towing with it when it is against what is in the manual may invalidate your insurance.
Towed my bike from Michigan to Arizona with a little scion xA, struggled a bit on the climbs, but made it, so a Mazda 3 will be fine as well. I'm thinking about renting a bike in Romania and doing a tour of the country soon, as well... Salina Turda, Transalpina, Transfagarasan, Bran's Castle, Cheila Bicazului and many other places, so many beautiful spots in Romania to share with the world.
Hey Lali. You are one of those rare people who can hang on and see the finish line. You probably have 185 hp 2.5 Mazda. You can easily tow a motorcycle if you want. Don't worry about keeping up with us. I am 71 yrs old and ride a 99 Magna. I love your posts and Doodles. You ladies have your heads centered and you can connect with people. Love you and be safe, Barry
Really great news! My wife and I had a few incidents on our bikes a couple of years ago. We met more riders who are doctors than either of us remember ever meeting in our lifetimes. In the 80s it was unheard of! The 1st riding doctor I met was a German immigrant who ran a cancer research hospital and rode the only Honda Blackbird I have ever seen. I will be excited to see where you land on your next big adventure.
I actually researched trailers and towing a few year back when I owned a PT Cruiser. I asked tow hitch companies, police, insurance providers, vehicle inspection facilities, tow groups, and a few government bodies and the general consensus I got was car manufacturers do not list tow capacity for any vehicle's in the North American market under 3,500 lbs for safety reasons. But the general rule is ANY motor vehicle can tow 1,000 lbs with a tongue weight of 100 lbs with a caveat that it is driver and passenger and full tank of fuel only, however once you start adding cargo to back seat, trunk/hatch, or 3+ passengers you are reducing your tow capacity. If you can find a tow capacity for your vehicle outside North America that will be it's true tow capacity. A class I tow hitch is rated for 2,000 lbs and 200 lbs tongue and the average motorcycle trailer or utility trailer empty is 300~600 lbs giving you only 400~700 lbs of cargo. Additional note the most common failures of the tow vehicle are overheating, transmission overheating/damage, and brake failure. Whenever possible upgrade radiator and replace coolant, add auxiliary transmission fluid cooler and check fluid level and condition replace if needed, and upgrade brake components to premium or performance parts and flush brake fluid. Hope this help Lali
Congratulations! As someone who's lost loved ones to cancer, thank you for your hard work. For the towing thing with the Mazda, it's allowed in Europe because EU has reduced speed limits for cars that are towing. If you keep it at 50-55mph and below about 3.5k-4k rpm when accelerating, it should be fine. You may void the warranty, and you should change the transmission fluid more frequently. If you do it often, you should have a trans cooler installed.
Hello Dr. Lali, congratulations. I used to deliver new and repaired motorcycles in a Dodge Tradesman 100 Van. I found it easier than a pickup truck because once the van I could wedge my elbow against the door frame to prevent the bikes from rolling back out. I could lean against the wall until I had the bike completely inside. A pickup truck is easy with two or three people or with two ramps. one for the bike one for the loader. I still prefer my van method.
Congratulations Doctor on crossing the finish line! Enjoy your recovery/transition time. I think a trip to Florida would be a blast. A cargo van rental might make moving spicy boi easier, but I have to think your car could pull a tiny trailer. Keep making videos, I'll keep watching.
Congratulations Dr. Lali, you have earned some extremely well deserved respect and respite! Thank you for sharing both of your continued journeys. I have a truck but still find it much easier to use a trailer to haul a motorcycle on shorter distances because it’s easier for multiple quicker loadings/unloading but it does have a few drawbacks. It’s unfortunately easier to abscond an entire trailer with everything on it, some have speed limitations whilst on the highways due to swaying and lower tire speed ratings compared to the vehicle, and they sometimes get in the way with respect to maneuverability and parking. However, I prefer hauling a bike in the bed if I’m unfamiliar with the areas of travel or lodging for a longer trip. It’s quite toasty here in western Pa too… “Normal” Ducati people can be cool that don’t ride around in full leather racing suits being somewhat pretentious. My Panigale feels like I’m riding on an oven sometimes when it’s really hot outside.
Towing with that should be fine. Dial back the speeds on the interstate, and take it easy up hills etc. I haul a 400lb trailer and 1000lb 4 wheeler behind my little Chevy Cruze 1.4L all the time. I would definitely tow it and ride local, van or truck is a good option too. Get a Canyon Dancer bar harness to strap it down. If you go the truck route I use 2 ATV ramps. One for the bike 1 for me. Get off the bike. Walk it up the ramps with it running while using the clutch to assist the bike. Make sure the ramps give you enough "belly clearance" so the bike doesn't bottom out. If you need to stop use the front brake to hold it. When unloading I have the bike off in gear. And use the front brake/ clutch to slow the bike down the ramp.
Such a great accomplishment! Congrats! I have a 2010 mazdaspeed3. I do have a trailer hitch that i got in etrailer and installed myself. It was like 140 bucks. I had been able to use it for my bicycle rack and to rent small trailers at home depot to transport large items (workbench, motorcycle). If you have an auto, i would watch the oil temp on the transmission and even go as far as adding a cooler, apecially if you are droving on the summer 😊
I have a 2500 promaster ram van. Bed, kitchen, toilet, shower one side. Bike on the other. Good on gas, no need for motel rooms, I save soo much money this way. Easy to start out with using camping cot, table ect.. showers portable or at campgrounds, truck stops, everything is always locked up and ready to go. It makes traveling with a bike the simplest and cheapest way possible. 😊
Congrats Doc! As far as loading a bike in a pick up the longer the ramp the easier it will be. I have an old flatbed F250 with tall tires that was terrifying to even load a four wheeler on with a standard ramp. Bought a longer ramp and it made it easy.
I'm recently retired from a lifetime in the automotive business (in Pennsylvania no less. Now in the lower Florida Keys.) and I suggest going with your initial idea and putting a hitch on your Mazda. My wife's Kia Soul has the exact same situation as your Mazda. Okay to tow with the exact same vehicle in every other country but here. I suspect that it's because of our litigious tendencies here in the USA and manufacturers don't want the bother. Have fun and congratulations!
Congrats! I find the best way to haul a bike when your car can’t or when someone suddenly hits it on your street right before vacation (yes it happened) is to rent a van from Enterprise Truck Rental. It cost me $450 for about 6 days to rent with unlimited mileage two years ago for a trip to The Tail of the Dragon. I put my ZX6R in the back and it was out of the elements. I have also done a trip to Florida by putting they bike on the Auto Train in Lorton, Va and took that to Sanford, Florida. Then rode two hours to Tampa, Florida.
I've been eating Factor meals for the last 4 months or so now. I absolutely love it and recommend it whenever I can. I find most are very timid in trying even the free boxes I'll give them. Those that do give it a go are hooked!
Omg congrats on the huuge achievement! you're one of the coolest people on this platform! If you make a tour in romania, may i suggest a destination? Transalpina is one of the prettiest roads i've ever been on, but i've only gone there with a car. it's one of my dreams to ride there one day hopefully
renting a bike is awesome. i used riders-share one time to rent a cruiser (Rebel 1100 DCT) simply because i'd never ridden a cruiser. turns out i absolutely hate cruisers as well as DCTs. but still had a lot of fun and no regrets. just keep in mind the total will be more than the bike's rental price. mine was 50/day, but wound up being about 80/day with all the fees and insurance (and after the 500 deposit for insurance was reimbursed). still not bad, if you ask me. especially for the experience of riding a bike long enough to get a real feel for it. you don't really get that on a test ride.
Congrats on the PhD! Keep the rubber down and shiny side up! My only thoughts about your trip is why not ride? Yeah, you'll have to stop every hour or two, but if you're not doing anything until August, give yourself a break and take a ride down to FL. I can't speak for most of the east coast for things to see, but I can tell you that a ride down the Blue Ridge Parkway is awesome. It's beautiful. When I ride back home from the east coast, I stop about every hour and a half. Takes me about 8 to 9 hours. Just something to think about, and I completely understand the hesitation to do it.
Congrats, Doc! Check out a U-Haul facility…larger ones do hitch installation, and you should be able to get one mounted on your Mazda, with wiring…then you can pick up a small trailer for your bike, put a wheel chock on it and away you go! Ramps into a pickup truck takes a bit of practice and can go terribly wrong! 👍
Gratz on the Doctorate! It suites you well. On transport, you could rent a U-Haul van with a loading ramp, as that would be easier than a pickup (lower), and you won’t risk loosing auto insurance towing with a vehicle that is “not designed” for towing in the USA. It doesn’t matter that it could be made to do it, it’s the legal loophole from your insurance that can be an issue if you got into an accident with a trailer on your Mazda 3. On trips in other countries, hell yeah! Go for it!
Congratulations on finishing your degree. This is a lifetime milestone. The feelings of,”I should be doing something for school will subside over time.
Congrats on the PHD! You make great videos! In regards to the towing, if you do get a hitch, my recommendation is to get/upgrade your transmission cooler. That and brakes are your weak points when trailering. When I go from MD to NJ I pass by your area. Who knows, maybe I’ll see you around! Again, congrats!
Congratulations on completing your Ph.D! As for truck-loading and offloading (if you go that route)... having a folding ramp and practicing finding good berms with the right slope will make this easier and safer because in the right spot you can roll the bike on and roll the bike off with no slope at all in the ramp. I am always loading and offloading alone, so I had to do a lot of mental labor when I first started riding, to problem solve getting my smaller bikes that I don't ride on the Interstate, to and from the shop for inspections and any maintenance I don't do. I hope that helps. I struggled with the logistics of trailer hitches and my previous vehicle for a while before buying a truck. Even though it would take a hitch mount, I couldn't find one for my make and model vehicle that was Class 2, so I finally gave up.
Congrats Dr Lali on your amazing accomplishment All the best for your future plans Enjoy everything you do Be safe Take care out there Ridin in the Wind 😎😎
I'm, defending my master's thesis this coming wednesday. It's a far cry from a PhD, but I will definitely also sleep for quite a while after that (after some well deserved beers, propably). Congratulations, doctor! What a field to contribute in!
Congratulations, Doctor Lali! As for the FL trip, personally I'd ride the bike. So what if you have to stop every hour or so? I rode from DC-LA and back on my Yamaha 500 years ago (still have that bike, rebuilding it, has 124,000 miles on it). It got about 125 miles per tank of gas, and only the first ride of the day would be a full tank without stopping, after that it was stopping every hour or so to stretch the legs and such. One of those days was 900 miles or so (Marshfield, MO to Albuquerque). Just stay the hell away from I95! I never use it if I can avoid it. I'll be heading up into PA the last weekend of July, looking to find some covered bridges I haven't seen yet (Lancaster area) and then on up some of those marvelous PA state roads I haven't ridden yet too. I've stretched a 250-mile direct route into almost 400 on previous trips just to see new roads and find more covered bridges.
Bravo! Fericitari! Prin Busteni ar fi frumos, Sinaia si poate Peles ca tot e "p-acolo" :) Moldova in general, Iasi... Cine stie daca e cu putinta poate chiar si Chisinau pentru ceva mai deosebit / diferit? Sighisoara... sooo many options 😆 Imi place ideea ta in care video-urile sunt naturale si in care te simti ca si cum petreci timp cu un prieten, speri sa continui cu genul asta. Numai bine, abia astept viitoarele video-uri.
Congrats on the PhD! You deserve the break if you have a little cash flow! Yes, even the small hatchbacks can tow a minimum of 1200 lbs. As a fellow professional and researcher, take as much time as you can afford before work, nail down the job with time to spare. I would love to see Romania first, easy for you to do without a lot of planning, Thailand if you can swing it, then hit up the Sturgis Rally to get your fix and cruise to Florida after the heat of the summer. Whatever you chose, we’ll love it and can’t wait. 😊
Warmest congratulations, Lali! Now I suppose when I watch a new video, I imagine you saying, with a grin, "trust me, I'm a doctor?" Looking forward to future stuff from you. (And…as for Florida, as cool as it would be for Spicy Boy to accompany you, the safest bet IMO would be to rent a bike once you get there - loading your modern garden-variety pickup is not exactly a doddle - that's *doddle* , not doodle! - and I've watched to many YT videos proving the point.)
Congrats on your PhD, Dr lali... I was in the same situation so I sold my little Toyota and bought a minivan.. what I'm getting at is I took the seats out, and my bike fit comfortably inside... And on my way to South Carolina I took the Blue ridge parkway stopping off camping in the minivan and did some motorcycle touring... Best 3 days ever....:-)
The manual in the USA saying no towing is a liability issue. The laws in the US makes it too easy for people to sue the manufacturer. So by saying “no towing” they limit their liability. Also for warranty issues. They can possibly not honor their warranty if you tow something. Check with your dealer or read the fine print on your warranty. And of course tow responsibly and you will be fine.
Your comment, "riding makes you appreciate the the world around you". 😊 it certainly does. The Mazda will tow a motorcycle just fine, but just be mindful on long trips, the fuel consumption will increase dramatically. I use a Van for my bikes. I regret not doinng that earlier. Great for track days because a Van is lower, therefore the ramp is not as steep of an incline or decline. So a Van is much easier than a pickup/utility vehicle. In my opinion, a Van is the way to go, plus if your like me, you dont worry about your bike being exposed to the outside elements on long trips 😉
I had an old VW golf, and it was the same way, but I put a hitch on it, wired up some trailer lights, and it towed my Honda 919 with any issues. Your Mazda will be fine.
On the trailer, there covering there buts to say NO towing. With so little weight and class one hitch should be no trouble. Plus, you will have room in car for all your stuff. (You like camping?) On the trailer itself look for a used one that someone no longer wants as they cost $1800 - $3500. On your trip abroad go with your heart leads you to go. Plus, you could see something you wish to research. Most of all ENJOY LIFE that means play some too 🙂.
Congrats. I also needed a breather after college. Went for Electrical Engineering minor in Cyber Security. As a fellow rider, I would love to help you out with the hitch for your Mazda. I'm from Allentown/Bethlehem area so let me know.
Congratulations Dr. Lali!!! Very excited to see all your ideas. You're most definitely NOT going to be just a One-Hit Wonder. Also, side note, as soon as I saw that High School, I was like... Oh! I remember those roads! I lived in Myerstown many years ago.
A mazda 3 is allowed and therefore able to, pull, in europe 600kg on a trailer without brakes, and 1300kg on a trailer WITH brakes. So it only down to the legal requirements of the tow nut, hitch or whatever. It is an installation option at the dealer, and please use the dealers option ALMOST regardless of the price.
You can tow with a Mazda 3. I’ve seen people towing with a Prius here in Jersey and the old shitty Prius, not the newer ones that have decent power. Considering you are in PA and I’m not sure which part but I’m your neighbor to some degree. I’d just try to avoid steep hills especially if there’s a light at the top of it so stuff like you’d find in the Dingmans Ferry area. Just so you don’t overheat the transmission. Obviously you’re good once you hit 95 considering Florida doesn’t have hills. Rentals you can price shop and see what’s equipped with a trailer hitch because then you can just rent a Home Depot or U-Haul trailer. Just make sure your rentals don’t have a mileage limit, see if you can drop them off out of state if something happens during your trip, if you’re renting a trailer inspect the tires to make sure they’re not dried out and cracking or damaged. Whatever fits your budget and makes the most sense is the way to go. Also congratulations on your PhD Dr. Lali. That is an amazing achievement. I would never belittle you by not calling you Dr. you earned that.
Congrats Dr. Lali. In regards to towing with your mazda, there are a lot of different websites all saying different things. Possibly contacting a proper hitch/receiver installer would be able to give you a better explanation if you can get one installed or not. The manuals aren't always accurate and are generally shared for numerous versions of the same car.
Congratulations on your PhD. That is an outstanding achievement. I completely understand what you are saying about feeling guilty and not being able to relax. I am currently working on my doctorate degree which I won't finish for another two years! I am sure you will be in high demand when you are ready. I don't recommend towing with a Mazda 3; the tow capable models top out at 636 lbs. So, you would be at the edge of its limit anyway. Rent a truck and avoid destroying your car and getting stranded.
As someone with cancer, thank you for your research.
Your Mazda 3 can easily tow a bike trailer, just take it to a proper hitch installer and have a proper hitch welded up.
Umm.. No. USA does NOT allow "Welded" reciever/hitch. The must Bolt on. But yes. Your Mazda 3 will haul a Motorcycle trailer
I got a tow welded to my evo lancer. Just go to a tow hitch spot and you are good to go!
@@xfzep I think that's what they meant, just take it to an installer to have one welded up... and then bolted onto the car.
The Mazda 3 will definitely handle towing Spicy Boi; you could get a hitch fabricated and installed (do make sure it's installed by professionals), but probably not something like a 1000 lb boat. 😛
First, I'd borrow that pick-up and ramps from the acquaintance, and see if you can load Spicy Boi into the pick-up, especially on your own if you're going to go on your adventure alone. Go from there. It could just be too much of a hassle to do alone every time throughout your trip; I worry that might distract you from the adventure and make you miss out as you contemplate whether or not the hassle would be worth it. A motorcycle hauler (trailer) would be the most convenient, but would also cost the most.
@@xfzepwhat law is it that makes you say a welded hitch receiver wouldn’t be legal? I’ve not heard of this and some googling about welding hitch receivers doesn’t bring up any legal issues
Congrats Doctor ☝️😎
Ayyyy congrats on the doctorate! It'a been fun to follow along over the years.
Thank you!!
@@AntiParallali Also was that a tomb raider 3 reference?
My thoughts on hauling your bike to FL:
Option 1: Using a motorcycle trailer - this is a good option and probably the least expensive. The trailers are relatively light, and your Mazda 3 should be able to handle it.
Option 2: Rent a van - More expensive, but probably the most secure option. You won't need to worry about stopping for the night. It has a lower bed than a pickup which will make loading and unloading Spicy Boi easier.
Option 3: Borrow / rent a pickup - if you have the right ramp this is a good option. The one I use is aluminum and folds into 1/3's length wise. It's almost 5 feet wide which gives me confidence that I won't fall over if I stop halfway up the ramp. After spending an hour practicing (backed up to a slope at first), loading and unloading is now a breeze.
Congrats Lali! Been watching the channel for awhile now and it's truly awesome to see all your hard work paying off. I tip my helmet to Dr. Lali!
Thank you so much!!
Hey, I saw your headed to FL w/the Mazda. lol. Be safe.
What part of FL.
I’m in Broward County. Between West Palm Beach & Miami.
How long will you be here visiting?
Maybe do a meet up. Your choice. Thx and drive safe.
Congratulations Doctor Lali! Thailand, Romania or some other country would be great since you have the free time now.
Congratulations on your PHd completion. I am 68 years old and just completed my undergraduate degree last year at the same school my wife taught at for 10 years. We bought a new 2022 Tri Glide H-D and my wife has always been a rider. Unfortunately, after 47 years being together both in the military and after retirement, she passed away in 2023. I have never experienced so much pain in my life. I just started getting beck out socializing again. However I have been watching your channel and enjoy your content. Thank you!
Yeahh, Congrats... Dr. Lali🎉
Congratulations Dr. Lali..... Thank you for all that you do! See you on the road!
@Lali While it may be technically possible to tow with you current vehicle, I suggest you would need to be very careful regarding insurance, as towing with it when it is against what is in the manual may invalidate your insurance.
A second? I’ll need at least half a dozen 🤠
Towed my bike from Michigan to Arizona with a little scion xA, struggled a bit on the climbs, but made it, so a Mazda 3 will be fine as well. I'm thinking about renting a bike in Romania and doing a tour of the country soon, as well... Salina Turda, Transalpina, Transfagarasan, Bran's Castle, Cheila Bicazului and many other places, so many beautiful spots in Romania to share with the world.
That's fantastic! The smart, kind, enthusiastic people are always the best!
Hey Lali. You are one of those rare people who can hang on and see the finish line. You probably have 185 hp 2.5 Mazda. You can easily tow a motorcycle if you want. Don't worry about keeping up with us. I am 71 yrs old and ride a 99 Magna. I love your posts and Doodles. You ladies have your heads centered and you can connect with people. Love you and be safe, Barry
Really great news! My wife and I had a few incidents on our bikes a couple of years ago. We met more riders who are doctors than either of us remember ever meeting in our lifetimes. In the 80s it was unheard of! The 1st riding doctor I met was a German immigrant who ran a cancer research hospital and rode the only Honda Blackbird I have ever seen. I will be excited to see where you land on your next big adventure.
You can by a small utility trailer at Tractor Supply and then put a front tire mount in it, you should be able to tow that.
I vote Dr. Lali tours Romania! 😁
Congrats Dr Lali! Been following your journey since the start of my PhD and just became Dr in Feb! Hip hip hooray to us! Onwards!
I actually researched trailers and towing a few year back when I owned a PT Cruiser. I asked tow hitch companies, police, insurance providers, vehicle inspection facilities, tow groups, and a few government bodies and the general consensus I got was car manufacturers do not list tow capacity for any vehicle's in the North American market under 3,500 lbs for safety reasons. But the general rule is ANY motor vehicle can tow 1,000 lbs with a tongue weight of 100 lbs with a caveat that it is driver and passenger and full tank of fuel only, however once you start adding cargo to back seat, trunk/hatch, or 3+ passengers you are reducing your tow capacity. If you can find a tow capacity for your vehicle outside North America that will be it's true tow capacity.
A class I tow hitch is rated for 2,000 lbs and 200 lbs tongue and the average motorcycle trailer or utility trailer empty is 300~600 lbs giving you only 400~700 lbs of cargo. Additional note the most common failures of the tow vehicle are overheating, transmission overheating/damage, and brake failure. Whenever possible upgrade radiator and replace coolant, add auxiliary transmission fluid cooler and check fluid level and condition replace if needed, and upgrade brake components to premium or performance parts and flush brake fluid.
Hope this help Lali
Congratulations! As someone who's lost loved ones to cancer, thank you for your hard work.
For the towing thing with the Mazda, it's allowed in Europe because EU has reduced speed limits for cars that are towing. If you keep it at 50-55mph and below about 3.5k-4k rpm when accelerating, it should be fine. You may void the warranty, and you should change the transmission fluid more frequently. If you do it often, you should have a trans cooler installed.
What a great accomplishment, congrats! As a cancer survivor and disabled rider, thank you for all the hard work to move cancer research forward.
Congrats what a big accomplishment, your job is so important you could be the next to find a cure that nobody has found.
Hello Dr. Lali, congratulations. I used to deliver new and repaired motorcycles in a Dodge Tradesman 100 Van. I found it easier than a pickup truck because once the van I could wedge my elbow against the door frame to prevent the bikes from rolling back out. I could lean against the wall until I had the bike completely inside. A pickup truck is easy with two or three people or with two ramps. one for the bike one for the loader. I still prefer my van method.
Congratulations!!!!!!! Glad you completed the Doctorate.
Congratulations Doctor on crossing the finish line! Enjoy your recovery/transition time. I think a trip to Florida would be a blast. A cargo van rental might make moving spicy boi easier, but I have to think your car could pull a tiny trailer. Keep making videos, I'll keep watching.
Congratulations Dr. Lali, you have earned some extremely well deserved respect and respite! Thank you for sharing both of your continued journeys. I have a truck but still find it much easier to use a trailer to haul a motorcycle on shorter distances because it’s easier for multiple quicker loadings/unloading but it does have a few drawbacks. It’s unfortunately easier to abscond an entire trailer with everything on it, some have speed limitations whilst on the highways due to swaying and lower tire speed ratings compared to the vehicle, and they sometimes get in the way with respect to maneuverability and parking. However, I prefer hauling a bike in the bed if I’m unfamiliar with the areas of travel or lodging for a longer trip.
It’s quite toasty here in western Pa too… “Normal” Ducati people can be cool that don’t ride around in full leather racing suits being somewhat pretentious. My Panigale feels like I’m riding on an oven sometimes when it’s really hot outside.
Congratulations! That's a terrific accomplishment!
Towing with that should be fine. Dial back the speeds on the interstate, and take it easy up hills etc. I haul a 400lb trailer and 1000lb 4 wheeler behind my little Chevy Cruze 1.4L all the time.
I would definitely tow it and ride local, van or truck is a good option too.
Get a Canyon Dancer bar harness to strap it down.
If you go the truck route I use 2 ATV ramps. One for the bike 1 for me. Get off the bike. Walk it up the ramps with it running while using the clutch to assist the bike. Make sure the ramps give you enough "belly clearance" so the bike doesn't bottom out. If you need to stop use the front brake to hold it. When unloading I have the bike off in gear. And use the front brake/ clutch to slow the bike down the ramp.
That’s awesome congratulations 🎉
Such a great accomplishment! Congrats! I have a 2010 mazdaspeed3. I do have a trailer hitch that i got in etrailer and installed myself. It was like 140 bucks. I had been able to use it for my bicycle rack and to rent small trailers at home depot to transport large items (workbench, motorcycle). If you have an auto, i would watch the oil temp on the transmission and even go as far as adding a cooler, apecially if you are droving on the summer 😊
I have a 2500 promaster ram van.
Bed, kitchen, toilet, shower one side. Bike on the other. Good on gas, no need for motel rooms, I save soo much money this way.
Easy to start out with using camping cot, table ect.. showers portable or at campgrounds, truck stops, everything is always locked up and ready to go. It makes traveling with a bike the simplest and cheapest way possible. 😊
Congratulations DR Lali !!! Woohoooo!🎉🏅
Congrats Doc! As far as loading a bike in a pick up the longer the ramp the easier it will be. I have an old flatbed F250 with tall tires that was terrifying to even load a four wheeler on with a standard ramp. Bought a longer ramp and it made it easy.
I'm recently retired from a lifetime in the automotive business (in Pennsylvania no less. Now in the lower Florida Keys.) and I suggest going with your initial idea and putting a hitch on your Mazda. My wife's Kia Soul has the exact same situation as your Mazda. Okay to tow with the exact same vehicle in every other country but here. I suspect that it's because of our litigious tendencies here in the USA and manufacturers don't want the bother. Have fun and congratulations!
Congrats!
I find the best way to haul a bike when your car can’t or when someone suddenly hits it on your street right before vacation (yes it happened) is to rent a van from Enterprise Truck Rental. It cost me $450 for about 6 days to rent with unlimited mileage two years ago for a trip to The Tail of the Dragon. I put my ZX6R in the back and it was out of the elements.
I have also done a trip to Florida by putting they bike on the Auto Train in Lorton, Va and took that to Sanford, Florida. Then rode two hours to Tampa, Florida.
Congratulations Dr Lali, very happy for you
Congratulations! An amazing accomplishment!
Congratulations on success🏆💪
Congratulations! Great milestone on your journey through life! 🎉
Congratulations Dr. Lali!! I don't know how you squeeze in all that you do between work and UA-cam etc.., But great job..Well deserved
Congratulations Dr. Job well done.
I've been eating Factor meals for the last 4 months or so now. I absolutely love it and recommend it whenever I can.
I find most are very timid in trying even the free boxes I'll give them. Those that do give it a go are hooked!
Yeah! Definitely worth at least trying their sign up offers
Omg congrats on the huuge achievement! you're one of the coolest people on this platform!
If you make a tour in romania, may i suggest a destination? Transalpina is one of the prettiest roads i've ever been on, but i've only gone there with a car. it's one of my dreams to ride there one day hopefully
renting a bike is awesome. i used riders-share one time to rent a cruiser (Rebel 1100 DCT) simply because i'd never ridden a cruiser.
turns out i absolutely hate cruisers as well as DCTs. but still had a lot of fun and no regrets.
just keep in mind the total will be more than the bike's rental price. mine was 50/day, but wound up being about 80/day with all the fees and insurance (and after the 500 deposit for insurance was reimbursed). still not bad, if you ask me. especially for the experience of riding a bike long enough to get a real feel for it. you don't really get that on a test ride.
Congrats on the PhD!
Keep the rubber down and shiny side up!
My only thoughts about your trip is why not ride? Yeah, you'll have to stop every hour or two, but if you're not doing anything until August, give yourself a break and take a ride down to FL. I can't speak for most of the east coast for things to see, but I can tell you that a ride down the Blue Ridge Parkway is awesome. It's beautiful.
When I ride back home from the east coast, I stop about every hour and a half. Takes me about 8 to 9 hours. Just something to think about, and I completely understand the hesitation to do it.
Congrats Dr Lali, been enjoying your videos.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Awesome, congrats!!!
Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉
Congrats Dr Lali.
Congrats, Doc! Check out a U-Haul facility…larger ones do hitch installation, and you should be able to get one mounted on your Mazda, with wiring…then you can pick up a small trailer for your bike, put a wheel chock on it and away you go! Ramps into a pickup truck takes a bit of practice and can go terribly wrong! 👍
Congratulations!!!!
🎉 Congratulations 🎊 from Australia 🇦🇺
Gratz on the Doctorate! It suites you well. On transport, you could rent a U-Haul van with a loading ramp, as that would be easier than a pickup (lower), and you won’t risk loosing auto insurance towing with a vehicle that is “not designed” for towing in the USA. It doesn’t matter that it could be made to do it, it’s the legal loophole from your insurance that can be an issue if you got into an accident with a trailer on your Mazda 3. On trips in other countries, hell yeah! Go for it!
Congrats! also an idea.. a possible Transfagarasan vlog in Romania? :D
Oh absolutely!
Congratulations on finishing your degree. This is a lifetime milestone. The feelings of,”I should be doing something for school will subside over time.
Congratulations, DR. Lali! The best of luck with your future plans!
Congrats on the PHD! You make great videos! In regards to the towing, if you do get a hitch, my recommendation is to get/upgrade your transmission cooler. That and brakes are your weak points when trailering. When I go from MD to NJ I pass by your area. Who knows, maybe I’ll see you around! Again, congrats!
Congratulations on completing your Ph.D! As for truck-loading and offloading (if you go that route)... having a folding ramp and practicing finding good berms with the right slope will make this easier and safer because in the right spot you can roll the bike on and roll the bike off with no slope at all in the ramp. I am always loading and offloading alone, so I had to do a lot of mental labor when I first started riding, to problem solve getting my smaller bikes that I don't ride on the Interstate, to and from the shop for inspections and any maintenance I don't do. I hope that helps. I struggled with the logistics of trailer hitches and my previous vehicle for a while before buying a truck. Even though it would take a hitch mount, I couldn't find one for my make and model vehicle that was Class 2, so I finally gave up.
Lali, thank you for being real. Congrats on Dr. Lali. Look forward to to your videos!!!
Congrats Dr Lali on your amazing accomplishment All the best for your future plans Enjoy everything you do Be safe Take care out there Ridin in the Wind 😎😎
wow that's badass. Congrats!
Awesome Dr.Lali.
Congratulations Dr. Lali
Been watching for a few years. Glad to see you achieve your dream!
I'm, defending my master's thesis this coming wednesday. It's a far cry from a PhD, but I will definitely also sleep for quite a while after that (after some well deserved beers, propably). Congratulations, doctor! What a field to contribute in!
Congratulations, Doctor Lali! As for the FL trip, personally I'd ride the bike. So what if you have to stop every hour or so? I rode from DC-LA and back on my Yamaha 500 years ago (still have that bike, rebuilding it, has 124,000 miles on it). It got about 125 miles per tank of gas, and only the first ride of the day would be a full tank without stopping, after that it was stopping every hour or so to stretch the legs and such. One of those days was 900 miles or so (Marshfield, MO to Albuquerque). Just stay the hell away from I95! I never use it if I can avoid it. I'll be heading up into PA the last weekend of July, looking to find some covered bridges I haven't seen yet (Lancaster area) and then on up some of those marvelous PA state roads I haven't ridden yet too. I've stretched a 250-mile direct route into almost 400 on previous trips just to see new roads and find more covered bridges.
Bravo! Fericitari!
Prin Busteni ar fi frumos, Sinaia si poate Peles ca tot e "p-acolo" :) Moldova in general, Iasi... Cine stie daca e cu putinta poate chiar si Chisinau pentru ceva mai deosebit / diferit?
Sighisoara... sooo many options 😆
Imi place ideea ta in care video-urile sunt naturale si in care te simti ca si cum petreci timp cu un prieten, speri sa continui cu genul asta.
Numai bine, abia astept viitoarele video-uri.
Congrats Doctor Lali
Congrats on the PhD! You deserve the break if you have a little cash flow! Yes, even the small hatchbacks can tow a minimum of 1200 lbs. As a fellow professional and researcher, take as much time as you can afford before work, nail down the job with time to spare. I would love to see Romania first, easy for you to do without a lot of planning, Thailand if you can swing it, then hit up the Sturgis Rally to get your fix and cruise to Florida after the heat of the summer. Whatever you chose, we’ll love it and can’t wait. 😊
Congratulations! That's a big one! 🍾
Congratulations Dr. Lali! Good luck with your future endeavors!
Congratulations!
Congrats Lali!
Congratulations totally awesome
Warmest congratulations, Lali! Now I suppose when I watch a new video, I imagine you saying, with a grin, "trust me, I'm a doctor?" Looking forward to future stuff from you. (And…as for Florida, as cool as it would be for Spicy Boy to accompany you, the safest bet IMO would be to rent a bike once you get there - loading your modern garden-variety pickup is not exactly a doddle - that's *doddle* , not doodle! - and I've watched to many YT videos proving the point.)
Felicitari si din Romania! Esti cea mai tare! :)
Mersi! Vin și pe acolo curând 😈
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Congratulations Dr Lali.
Congrats on your PhD, Dr lali... I was in the same situation so I sold my little Toyota and bought a minivan.. what I'm getting at is I took the seats out, and my bike fit comfortably inside... And on my way to South Carolina I took the Blue ridge parkway stopping off camping in the minivan and did some motorcycle touring... Best 3 days ever....:-)
Congratulations, Doctor!
Congrats, Doc!
The manual in the USA saying no towing is a liability issue. The laws in the US makes it too easy for people to sue the manufacturer. So by saying “no towing” they limit their liability. Also for warranty issues. They can possibly not honor their warranty if you tow something. Check with your dealer or read the fine print on your warranty. And of course tow responsibly and you will be fine.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations Dr 🦾
Your comment, "riding makes you appreciate the the world around you". 😊 it certainly does.
The Mazda will tow a motorcycle just fine, but just be mindful on long trips, the fuel consumption will increase dramatically.
I use a Van for my bikes. I regret not doinng that earlier. Great for track days because a Van is lower, therefore the ramp is not as steep of an incline or decline. So a Van is much easier than a pickup/utility vehicle. In my opinion, a Van is the way to go, plus if your like me, you dont worry about your bike being exposed to the outside elements on long trips 😉
I had an old VW golf, and it was the same way, but I put a hitch on it, wired up some trailer lights, and it towed my Honda 919 with any issues. Your Mazda will be fine.
Well done Doctor!
You earned it.
On the trailer, there covering there buts to say NO towing. With so little weight and class one hitch should be no trouble. Plus, you will have room in car for all your stuff. (You like camping?) On the trailer itself look for a used one that someone no longer wants as they cost $1800 - $3500.
On your trip abroad go with your heart leads you to go. Plus, you could see something you wish to research. Most of all ENJOY LIFE that means play some too 🙂.
Great job on your PhD and it's great to hear you are planning on keep the channel moving!
Congrats!!! I've been watching you for a couple of years. Will be great to see you put out more frequent content.
Congrats. I also needed a breather after college. Went for Electrical Engineering minor in Cyber Security. As a fellow rider, I would love to help you out with the hitch for your Mazda. I'm from Allentown/Bethlehem area so let me know.
Congrats, Doctor! I've enjoyed being along for the ride.
Congratulations Dr. Lali!!! Very excited to see all your ideas. You're most definitely NOT going to be just a One-Hit Wonder. Also, side note, as soon as I saw that High School, I was like... Oh! I remember those roads! I lived in Myerstown many years ago.
The roads are so pretty this time of year in the woody areas!
Congrats Lali! That is an amazing achievement 🧠
A mazda 3 is allowed and therefore able to, pull, in europe 600kg on a trailer without brakes, and 1300kg on a trailer WITH brakes.
So it only down to the legal requirements of the tow nut, hitch or whatever. It is an installation option at the dealer, and please use the dealers option ALMOST regardless of the price.
You can tow with a Mazda 3. I’ve seen people towing with a Prius here in Jersey and the old shitty Prius, not the newer ones that have decent power. Considering you are in PA and I’m not sure which part but I’m your neighbor to some degree. I’d just try to avoid steep hills especially if there’s a light at the top of it so stuff like you’d find in the Dingmans Ferry area. Just so you don’t overheat the transmission. Obviously you’re good once you hit 95 considering Florida doesn’t have hills. Rentals you can price shop and see what’s equipped with a trailer hitch because then you can just rent a Home Depot or U-Haul trailer. Just make sure your rentals don’t have a mileage limit, see if you can drop them off out of state if something happens during your trip, if you’re renting a trailer inspect the tires to make sure they’re not dried out and cracking or damaged. Whatever fits your budget and makes the most sense is the way to go. Also congratulations on your PhD Dr. Lali. That is an amazing achievement. I would never belittle you by not calling you Dr. you earned that.
Congrats Dr. Lali. In regards to towing with your mazda, there are a lot of different websites all saying different things. Possibly contacting a proper hitch/receiver installer would be able to give you a better explanation if you can get one installed or not. The manuals aren't always accurate and are generally shared for numerous versions of the same car.
Well said
Congratulations Dr. Lali! Onward and Upward!
What a great accomplishment Lali, congrats!
You traveled many of the roads we travel on our bikes. We will watch out for you!
Congratulations on your PhD. That is an outstanding achievement. I completely understand what you are saying about feeling guilty and not being able to relax. I am currently working on my doctorate degree which I won't finish for another two years! I am sure you will be in high demand when you are ready. I don't recommend towing with a Mazda 3; the tow capable models top out at 636 lbs. So, you would be at the edge of its limit anyway. Rent a truck and avoid destroying your car and getting stranded.