As a teenager, I found an old 150cc Vespa wreck in my uncles barn that he let me have... Fixed it up and after my studies I did a 12 000 km from South Africa to Tanzania and back in the early '90's... Survived 1 x hippi attack...2 x lion attacks (one of them I spent 2 days in a tree)
It's very interesting to hear someone as articulate and observant as you describing a totally new experience. Now you're doing something much closer to what a cowboy experienced 175 years ago when he travelled the West. Of course you're going much faster on paved roads, but still you're out in the weather, you're sleeping more or less in the open, you're limited in how much you can carry. Fascinating. Glad you're having a good time.
It definitely feels like a more "raw" form of adventuring, and I feel more connected to the landscape I travel through. I noticed that with the smells especially. On the scooter, I can smell the rain, the flowers, the fertilizer, etc. You don't get that nearly as much in a car.
The salient experience for me riding is that I am not in a box. Automobiles, RVs, busses, trains, airplanes, you are in a box looking out windows. On a bicycle, motorcycle or walking you are in the environment, not separated from it. Have a great experience.
I really like how you aren’t trying to be macho about the cycle riding. We all know you are a great outdoorsman with nothing to prove and showing caution here just raises my respect for you. So far you are riding through some beautiful areas, can’t wait to see what comes next!
Back in 2008, I took a similar trip on my 2005 Yamaha Majesty 400cc maxi-scooter, from my home on Vancouver Island BC, through 23 states. I was 70 years old at the time. All tent camping along the way. My total mileage was 17463 kms (10478 miles). Fantastic trip, one of the best I've ever done. I wrote a book about it. "Scamping About". (Scamping - Scooter Camping.)
Congratulations, you are the one billionth and one motorcycle rider to slip on gravel. It happens. Finding the limits of the bike and rider. Glad you are fine. Be safe!
I have a burgman 400. Twist and go, keeps up on any road. Cavernous storage for weekend camping trips. handles well and is very comfortable. I am a person that has had multiple motorcycles at any given time. But those maxi-scooters make me smile with every mile.
I was debating between a Burgman 400 and this Forza 300, and really it just came down to what I could find for sale nearby at a reasonable price. The Burgman looks great 👍
@@SUVRVing I'm sure after this adventure of yours, you might want to considering going to a little lower pressure in the tires for extended gravel road travel to create a more flexible and slightly larger contact patch.
grandparents had a dairy in Salmon on the river. Went over lost trail pass with wife and 2 boys about 25 years ago. Thanks for allowing an old man to relive some wonderful pld memories. Keep op the great work.
Tristan, I applaud your new two wheel adventure! I’m looking forward to seeing the rest of this northern journey into Canada. Be safe and keep up the excellent work.
Enjoy your motorcycle trips, but just remember, nobody sees you on the road. They are looking for vehicles. I rode till I was 70, and I put 68,000 on my last bike. I truly miss the freedom of two wheels. Ride to Live, Live to Ride ❤
@PaleTyper which usually also gives you a better view of what's happening...........don't get close to vehicles ahead of you. They obscure you and your view ahead.
When driving a two wheeled vehicle you should always take command of the lane you are driving in. You should always drive on the left side of the lane. The center of the lane has more grease and oil and is particularly dangerous in rain. If you chose to drive on the right side of the lane, eventually someone will try to pass you in your lane resulting in possibly driving you into the ditch. This coming from the voice of experience. Most people driving cars have little or no appreciation of how vulnerable you are.
also if you're in highways try to be in the middle of the road because wind can impact you if you pass beside a windy area and this will let you control yourself instead of be near borders
There isn't one place in the lane you should always be. In the rain, the middle is the worst place to be, cause all the oil will come up on top of the road. In a city, the left side of the lane gives the least escape route options for a car turning in front of you.
When a vehicle in the oncoming lane tries to pass, they will see you sooner if you are in the right side of the lane. Especially if their vision is restricted behind a semi-truck. Choose your position wisely.
I've been a long time motorcycle tour guy and also enjoy your channel and content. One bit of advice for a new motorcycle rider.....go to watch a 3 minute video at Moto Giant....."Update day 2 after crash-the sad details"......shows what can happen if you're not wearing proper motorcycle boots. Moto Giant was wearing almost the same boots you seem to be wearing and he has a lifetime penalty for that decision......want to see you rock climbing and hiking for a long time......get some proper boots!
You're learning about 2 wheels on gravel going too fast. I learned that as a kid on a corner with gravel and got 3 stiches with a rock in my knee. Nice adventure! Thanks for showing!
I love that you share new adventures with us. I also like that you show us places to stay when we don't own a 4wd or awd vehicle. Beautiful scenery, thanks Tristan!
Love your channel. Taking my first SUV solo trip to Wyoming, Utah, South Dakota this week. Your channel has inspired me. Also as a life long motorcycle rider (Dirt Bikes, Sport Bikes and Harleys) use your back brake only on loose surfaces. Too much front and your front tire will skid out on you. Anybody that rides has laid a bike done. Welcome to the club. 👍. Also ride at your pace. Enjoy the freedom of two wheels.
Nice trip plan with a comfortable range of routes making room for spontaneity. The scooter is an attractive mode of transportation, as you pointed out the cost of fuel is so inexpensive! Looking forward to following you throughout the series of videos on this awesome trip you came up with.
All your videos have excellent scenery, but this one for me seems to be the best only because on how you're narrating through the story journey that is. The smells having your eyes wide open being more cautious. All allows you to probably see more and enjoy it more. Thank you.
Itchy Scoots! (apologies to Itchy Boots) Great idea; looks like you are having fun. I toured 20 states last year in my Prius V "Motel', but I'm not a good tent camper, so I'll settle for watching you do it. Thanks for the great video, and... Happy Trails!
Great scooter . My advice to you is to not drive at 70 unless you have too. I’m a long time motorcycle rider and if something happens at 70 you won’t remember what happened, at 50 to 55 your chances of survival go way up. Plus it’s much more comfortable and you can observe more. You can do the math on the travel time at 55. Today I ride a URAL sidecar motorcycle whose top speed comfortably is. About 55. anyway great video . We stayed at a fairground at Rock spring s I think .
I can just see us holding up a bank with it but I haven't learned to levitate anything that big and then there is the recoil and ammunition. It is a antiaircraft gun world war 2
We really enjoyed your first road video. It's a completely different perspective on traveling and really brings home how important it is to be flexible and to pace yourself. We really felt like we were riding on the scooter with you. It will be interesting to see how this time of traveling evolves, but we do know it is not for us but get plenty of enjoyment living through your adventures. Be safe and expect and unexpected, distracted drivers and everywhere.
I am so excited that you are doing this! My bestie and I went from Sonora California up to Whistler without reservations on our motorcycles and it was the most awesome trip! We were in our fifties LOL So excited to follow yours!
This one really was fun to watch. What a different perspective. So glad you are ok after slide! As a sailor, I travel slow and really appreciate the journey, the destination is the desert. As always, Be well.
This is fantastic! Glad you’re videoing this trip and sharing with us. I like your style, Tristan. Love the scenery but also love the informative narrative. Thank you.
Considering the state of the roads (more like paths in those days), the land cruiser might have been better. But then again, those paths may not have been wide enough for the cruiser.
A fun change of pace. Definitely beautiful country. Sure glad you didn't get hurt when you laid the scooter down. Looking forward to the next videos on this adventure.
Awesome adventure so far. Thanks for taking us along. It's been since my college days since I rode a motorcycle and had the exact same accident as you. Glad your scooter only sustained cosmetic damage and that you were not hurt. You were smart to dress in the protective clothing. I've longed to take a trip like this again and now I really really need to. And how bout that gas mileage! Can't wait for your next installment. "Do you know how to tell a happy motorcyclist? By the bugs on his teeth."
At around 5:06 in the video you speak of a comfortable speed to go and man I am in 100% agreement with you. While I do like the fact that my scooter can go all day in any heat at 70 mph and do just fine, my preference is a nice easy relaxing 45 to 50 mph on back roads. I just found your channel and enjoy these videos of riding on trips to a destination and camping along the way. Later man, gotta go for a scooter ride!!😁
Loved this video! Lots of good memories being made (and reminds me of my own cross country motorcycle trip 40+ years ago). Be safe. Have fun! And thank you for letting me journey with you 😊
That was fun and different - adventure comes in all shapes and sizes! Thanks for taking us along and for being willing to try new things! Reminds me of videos I've seen of people touring Vietnam and Italy by scooter. Keep up the great work and keep having fun!
Sorry for laughing at your first crash! We've all done it when we were new riders and experiencedriders too!. You took it like a true adventurer! I'm enjoying your new style of traveling and hope you enjoy it. I would love to watch you progress to an adventure style bike!
I like the perspective of what you show being on the scooter, everything is up close and has a nice vibe to it. Looking forward to you other adventures. Cheers.
That was so much fun. That video was made in the part of the world where I have spent my life. My father was born and raised in Kemmerer. I lived in Pocatello for several years (up Mink Creek Road.) I now live in the bitterroot valley not far from Darby and have parked in that spot where you camped up Sleeping child to go ride my bike. So, it was fun see all those places. I look forward to the next.
Tristan, I too fell on gravel over 60 years ago as a teen. I still have a little inorganic material in my knee. I am worried about you carrying a gas can behind your seat. It would not be good in any kind of crash. Thanks for the adventure. I always enjoy your videos.
Awesome video! You have the best adventure content on UA-cam. I can’t believe you got that scooter for a couple of grand. Awesome deal. And dang, I missed the 200,000 subscriber mark. Congrats! Next up 1/4 million. I used to ride a Honda Silverwing 500cc motorcycle, before Honda took the name and attached it to a scooter. Rode it 27,000 miles until it died. It had a 4 gallon tank and got about 55 mpg which was good so I could ride 200 miles without filling up. I tried to never ride if it was below 70 degrees. I hate riding while cold.
I once rode a Yamaha Riva 180cc scooter from Barstow to Vegas back in the late 80’s. It could keep the speed OK out in the desert, but it was iffy on one stretch between gas stations. It only held a gallon or so. Hills were a problem. You’re making me want to get one again. It’s been over 30 years. Sigh.
Friendly advice here. Anytime you can use the alcohol, free gas I would pay the extra. That’s my number one reason for using Maverick fuel they have alcohol free.(the blue button and blue pump.)
This episode immediately brought back memories at age 15 of watching the TV series “Then Came Bronson” in 1965, a man adventuring out west to experience life and wanting the same. Thanks for the memories!
Congratulations on the first leg of your maiden voyage on the scooter. As for the drop in loose gravel and resulting scratches, think of it as a christening that is no longer a worry.
This was a pleasant surprise. Welcome to moto camping. And I loved how you admired your bike in that last camp and how you acknowledged how well you did. Very good.
From all the 2 wheeled motorized vehicles I owned, I had the most fun on the Suzuki Burgman scoots. The comfort, power, and quiet rumble make for great adventures. Ride safe and have a blast!
Enjoyed this video immensely! Back in the last century I bicycled through that area and your trip has triggered memories of my long ago trip. Looking forward to the next video.
Fantastic!!!!! I love your regular stuff - watch as much as I can - but this video was amazing. I especially love the riding segments, with your live comments. You did an extraordinary job on this; I can't WAIT for the next video(s)!
This might’ve been mentioned already, don’t use the front brake on gravel or wet roads. There’s times you need to, but not on turns or curves. When coming into a turn or curve, get your speed in control to safely do so before making it. I’m not sure if you can down shift that scooter, but do that to slow down. MCRider is a good UA-cam channel for riding tips. He covers motorcycle safety, but it pertains to your scooter, too. Safe travels!
I am genuinely looking forward to more “Scooter RVing” videos. I’ve also been toying with the idea of a 300cc scooter to travel around with on the cheap, and this just pushes me farther down that path! Safe travels
Glad you got back on the horse and road it after the spill. And so happy you were not hurt to bad. Good thing you were going slow. Love the drone footage and always fun to try something different. Thanks!
As a teenager, I found an old 150cc Vespa wreck in my uncles barn that he let me have...
Fixed it up and after my studies I did a 12 000 km from South Africa to Tanzania and back in the early '90's...
Survived 1 x hippi attack...2 x lion attacks (one of them I spent 2 days in a tree)
why didn't the lions climb the tree you were in?
Wow!
It's very interesting to hear someone as articulate and observant as you describing a totally new experience. Now you're doing something much closer to what a cowboy experienced 175 years ago when he travelled the West. Of course you're going much faster on paved roads, but still you're out in the weather, you're sleeping more or less in the open, you're limited in how much you can carry. Fascinating. Glad you're having a good time.
It definitely feels like a more "raw" form of adventuring, and I feel more connected to the landscape I travel through. I noticed that with the smells especially. On the scooter, I can smell the rain, the flowers, the fertilizer, etc. You don't get that nearly as much in a car.
@@SUVRVing Ah yes, the smells...! Your eyes are being opened as well as ours. Thanks for doing this.
Itchy booths the off season. 🤪
@@SUVRVingthis is fun and exciting to watch as you travel on your bike. Be safe ok? And thanks for sharing this adventure ❤
The salient experience for me riding is that I am not in a box. Automobiles, RVs, busses, trains, airplanes, you are in a box looking out windows. On a bicycle, motorcycle or walking you are in the environment, not separated from it. Have a great experience.
I love how you're showing it's possible to have an epic adventure on a $2,000 small CC scooter. Good reminder to just get out there and do it.
I really like how you aren’t trying to be macho about the cycle riding. We all know you are a great outdoorsman with nothing to prove and showing caution here just raises my respect for you. So far you are riding through some beautiful areas, can’t wait to see what comes next!
Back in 2008, I took a similar trip on my 2005 Yamaha Majesty 400cc maxi-scooter, from my home on Vancouver Island BC, through 23 states. I was 70 years old at the time. All tent camping along the way. My total mileage was 17463 kms (10478 miles). Fantastic trip, one of the best I've ever done. I wrote a book about it. "Scamping About". (Scamping - Scooter Camping.)
👍👍👍
Do you still have the SCOOTER 🛵? It would be nice 👍🏽
That’s awesome
Man you're almost 90 years old
@@gigachad9047 are you ok?
" Adventure comes in all shapes and sizes." Exactly. This was an excellent vlog. Thank you!
I love the drone shots! Really enjoying this episode. Safe travels!
Congratulations, you are the one billionth and one motorcycle rider to slip on gravel. It happens. Finding the limits of the bike and rider. Glad you are fine. Be safe!
I have a burgman 400. Twist and go, keeps up on any road. Cavernous storage for weekend camping trips. handles well and is very comfortable. I am a person that has had multiple motorcycles at any given time. But those maxi-scooters make me smile with every mile.
I was debating between a Burgman 400 and this Forza 300, and really it just came down to what I could find for sale nearby at a reasonable price. The Burgman looks great 👍
@@SUVRVing I'm sure after this adventure of yours, you might want to considering going to a little lower pressure in the tires for extended gravel road travel to create a more flexible and slightly larger contact patch.
36K on a Majasty and 42K on a Burgman 650. Had a lot of fun on them both.
What a way to make a living. I don't see a robot replacing you or AI you're creative content.
Such fun, keep them coming.
So excited to see you do something so different! Exploring on two wheels just increases the adventure factor! Excellent job!!
Glad your gravel lesson did not cause greater injury and/or damage to the scooter👍
You're right, Tristan: the first J.C. Penney department store was in Kemmerer, opened in 1902.
grandparents had a dairy in Salmon on the river. Went over lost trail pass with wife and 2 boys about 25 years ago. Thanks for allowing an old man to relive some wonderful pld memories. Keep op the great work.
Tristan, I applaud your new two wheel adventure! I’m looking forward to seeing the rest of this northern journey into Canada. Be safe and keep up the excellent work.
The gun is a naval 40mm Bofors antiaircraft gun. It fell out of use after WW2
Enjoy your motorcycle trips, but just remember, nobody sees you on the road. They are looking for vehicles.
I rode till I was 70, and I put 68,000 on my last bike. I truly miss the freedom of two wheels. Ride to Live, Live to Ride ❤
What Bike/s did you put the most Miles on?
@@bdmenne 1999 1600 Roadstar, great bike. Did all the maintenance myself.
People don't see me, and I drive a freaking orange car. People are horrible selfish drivers most of the time. :(
@@salvadorsepulveda6415 really cool
@PaleTyper which usually also gives you a better view of what's happening...........don't get close to vehicles ahead of you. They obscure you and your view ahead.
When driving a two wheeled vehicle you should always take command of the lane you are driving in. You should always drive on the left side of the lane. The center of the lane has more grease and oil and is particularly dangerous in rain. If you chose to drive on the right side of the lane, eventually someone will try to pass you in your lane resulting in possibly driving you into the ditch. This coming from the voice of experience. Most people driving cars have little or no appreciation of how vulnerable you are.
also if you're in highways try to be in the middle of the road because wind can impact you if you pass beside a windy area and this will let you control yourself instead of be near borders
There isn't one place in the lane you should always be. In the rain, the middle is the worst place to be, cause all the oil will come up on top of the road. In a city, the left side of the lane gives the least escape route options for a car turning in front of you.
Most cars don't leak oil while in motion well it doesn't drip as much as sitting
When a vehicle in the oncoming lane tries to pass, they will see you sooner if you are in the right side of the lane. Especially if their vision is restricted behind a semi-truck. Choose your position wisely.
I've been a long time motorcycle tour guy and also enjoy your channel and content. One bit of advice for a new motorcycle rider.....go to watch a 3 minute video at Moto Giant....."Update day 2 after crash-the sad details"......shows what can happen if you're not wearing proper motorcycle boots. Moto Giant was wearing almost the same boots you seem to be wearing and he has a lifetime penalty for that decision......want to see you rock climbing and hiking for a long time......get some proper boots!
Dress for the slide, not the ride.
Enjoyed your show again with my Saturday morning ☕.
You're learning about 2 wheels on gravel going too fast. I learned that as a kid on a corner with gravel and got 3 stiches with a rock in my knee. Nice adventure! Thanks for showing!
Wow, the quality of the sound is great when you are on the bike. Love seeing the views from the bike too
Impressive audio while moving on your scooter
That Scootie Puff Sr. is way more capable than I thought it would be! Keep being awesome. Cheers!
It's not the destination but the journey. Great job. Wishing you clear skies and a safe journey ahead.
Great fresh content, Tristan! I really appreciate how interesting and varied your videos are. Thanks for the effort it takes to bring us along! 👍🏼🙏
I love that you share new adventures with us. I also like that you show us places to stay when we don't own a 4wd or awd vehicle. Beautiful scenery, thanks Tristan!
Love your channel. Taking my first SUV solo trip to Wyoming, Utah, South Dakota this week. Your channel has inspired me. Also as a life long motorcycle rider (Dirt Bikes, Sport Bikes and Harleys) use your back brake only on loose surfaces. Too much front and your front tire will skid out on you. Anybody that rides has laid a bike done. Welcome to the club. 👍. Also ride at your pace. Enjoy the freedom of two wheels.
You are so full of surprises, Tristan. I really love and appreciate your sense of adventure
You're my hero Brother!!
New bike rider taking on a 700-mile trip!!
BALLSY indeed!!
I agree with you. A fill up of 2 gallons is a lot of freedom. I appreciate this paved road journey and finding campsites since I have a Prius lol.
The Honda is now one of a kind and you two have your first big story. Ride safe and best comment I saw was “ride like no one sees you”.
Have ridden many thousands of miles on scooters and motorcycles camping and adventuring. Glad to see you experiencing it for yourself.
Thank you for taking us along with you as you expand your boundaries of adventuring in a new way.
New way of transportation 😊 new adventures ❤ I keep watching all your videos
Nice trip plan with a comfortable range of routes making room for spontaneity.
The scooter is an attractive mode of transportation, as you pointed out the cost of fuel is so inexpensive!
Looking forward to following you throughout the series of videos on this awesome trip you came up with.
All your videos have excellent scenery, but this one for me seems to be the best only because on how you're narrating through the story journey that is. The smells having your eyes wide open being more cautious. All allows you to probably see more and enjoy it more. Thank you.
😮 I think watching you ride that little scooter is scarier then watching you climb. Glad you made it safely!!
I love the scooter! I’ve been thinking about one too. It was great watching you today!
Itchy Scoots! (apologies to Itchy Boots) Great idea; looks like you are having fun. I toured 20 states last year in my Prius V "Motel', but I'm not a good tent camper, so I'll settle for watching you do it. Thanks for the great video, and... Happy Trails!
Great scooter . My advice to you is to not drive at 70 unless you have too. I’m a long time motorcycle rider and if something happens at 70 you won’t remember what happened, at 50 to 55 your chances of survival go way up. Plus it’s much more comfortable and you can observe more. You can do the math on the travel time at 55.
Today I ride a URAL sidecar motorcycle whose top speed comfortably is. About 55.
anyway great video . We stayed at a fairground at Rock spring s I think .
I found it a little funny that the Dinkey Engine is behind bars but the anti aircraft gun is wide open! 😂
Lol good observation!
I can just see us holding up a bank with it but I haven't learned to levitate anything that big and then there is the recoil and ammunition. It is a antiaircraft gun world war 2
Tristan, you are right. That is magnificently beautiful country you rode through
We really enjoyed your first road video. It's a completely different perspective on traveling and really brings home how important it is to be flexible and to pace yourself. We really felt like we were riding on the scooter with you. It will be interesting to see how this time of traveling evolves, but we do know it is not for us but get plenty of enjoyment living through your adventures. Be safe and expect and unexpected, distracted drivers and everywhere.
I am so excited that you are doing this! My bestie and I went from Sonora California up to Whistler without reservations on our motorcycles and it was the most awesome trip! We were in our fifties LOL So excited to follow yours!
This one really was fun to watch. What a different perspective. So glad you are ok after slide! As a sailor, I travel slow and really appreciate the journey, the destination is the desert. As always, Be well.
This is fantastic! Glad you’re videoing this trip and sharing with us. I like your style, Tristan. Love the scenery but also love the informative narrative. Thank you.
Proud of you, Tristen ! You are doing great !!! GOD bless 🙏
I bet Lewis and Clark wished they had a red scooter like yours:):)
Considering the state of the roads (more like paths in those days), the land cruiser might have been better. But then again, those paths may not have been wide enough for the cruiser.
what is better is subjective
At first I had reservations about you not doing a SUV RVING trip, but I kind of like what you’re doing. It’s neat!😊
Can't wait to see the rest of the trip! The Olympic Peninsula is amazing, and would be even better on a bike
Great tour video! Lots of adventure. So glad you weren't hurt when the scooter slid.
A fun change of pace. Definitely beautiful country. Sure glad you didn't get hurt when you laid the scooter down. Looking forward to the next videos on this adventure.
Awesome adventure so far. Thanks for taking us along. It's been since my college days since I rode a motorcycle and had the exact same accident as you. Glad your scooter only sustained cosmetic damage and that you were not hurt. You were smart to dress in the protective clothing. I've longed to take a trip like this again and now I really really need to. And how bout that gas mileage! Can't wait for your next installment. "Do you know how to tell a happy motorcyclist? By the bugs on his teeth."
Gives me the willies when you climb. Even more so when you’re on your scooter. Do love the videos, be safe!
At around 5:06 in the video you speak of a comfortable speed to go and man I am in 100% agreement with you. While I do like the fact that my scooter can go all day in any heat at 70 mph and do just fine, my preference is a nice easy relaxing 45 to 50 mph on back roads. I just found your channel and enjoy these videos of riding on trips to a destination and camping along the way. Later man, gotta go for a scooter ride!!😁
I'm loving this trip!
great attitude- your reaction to laying the bike down is admirably not upset
Tristan should have started the video peeling out on his scooter with born to be wild playing!😅
Loved this video! Lots of good memories being made (and reminds me of my own cross country motorcycle trip 40+ years ago). Be safe. Have fun! And thank you for letting me journey with you 😊
I particularly enjoyed this adventure with the drone and your commentary. Thank you for another great video!
Love this photographic journey so far, Tristan. Beautiful scooter ❤ Can’t wait til next week to resume the trek😊 👍🏻🙋🏼♀️
That was fun and different - adventure comes in all shapes and sizes! Thanks for taking us along and for being willing to try new things! Reminds me of videos I've seen of people touring Vietnam and Italy by scooter. Keep up the great work and keep having fun!
I rode bikes for many years in the big city…. Hats off to you for doing such a big trip as a newbie.
This brought a smile to my face
Sorry for laughing at your first crash! We've all done it when we were new riders and experiencedriders too!. You took it like a true adventurer! I'm enjoying your new style of traveling and hope you enjoy it. I would love to watch you progress to an adventure style bike!
I like the perspective of what you show being on the scooter, everything is up close and has a nice vibe to it. Looking forward to you other adventures. Cheers.
That was so much fun. That video was made in the part of the world where I have spent my life. My father was born and raised in Kemmerer. I lived in Pocatello for several years (up Mink Creek Road.) I now live in the bitterroot valley not far from Darby and have parked in that spot where you camped up Sleeping child to go ride my bike. So, it was fun see all those places. I look forward to the next.
Cheers to you for taking a chance, new challenges stimulate the mind and soul.
Love the first installment. Can’t wait for the rest.
36:48 nice shot, always enjoy the drone shots, glad you are enjoying the new thing for you, thanks for sharing...
I'm glad you are ok after that spill. In sure Cassie is thinking about you on that thing. 🙏
Your videos are always great!
Much respect, to travel that far on a two gallon tank is amazing ✌️
Tristan,
I too fell on gravel over 60 years ago as a teen. I still have a little inorganic material in my knee. I am worried about you carrying a gas can behind your seat. It would not be good in any kind of crash. Thanks for the adventure. I always enjoy your videos.
Awesome video! You have the best adventure content on UA-cam. I can’t believe you got that scooter for a couple of grand. Awesome deal. And dang, I missed the 200,000 subscriber mark. Congrats! Next up 1/4 million.
I used to ride a Honda Silverwing 500cc motorcycle, before Honda took the name and attached it to a scooter. Rode it 27,000 miles until it died. It had a 4 gallon tank and got about 55 mpg which was good so I could ride 200 miles without filling up. I tried to never ride if it was below 70 degrees. I hate riding while cold.
I once rode a Yamaha Riva 180cc scooter from Barstow to Vegas back in the late 80’s. It could keep the speed OK out in the desert, but it was iffy on one stretch between gas stations. It only held a gallon or so. Hills were a problem. You’re making me want to get one again. It’s been over 30 years. Sigh.
I wonder how the wind and all doesn't drown out your speech. Real nice job.
Friendly advice here. Anytime you can use the alcohol, free gas I would pay the extra. That’s my number one reason for using Maverick fuel they have alcohol free.(the blue button and blue pump.)
In my experience everybody crashes. Now that you have been baptized be mindful. Nice video.
This is fun!
We're so thankful that you didn't get hurt 😮
This episode immediately brought back memories at age 15 of watching the TV series “Then Came Bronson” in 1965, a man adventuring out west to experience life and wanting the same. Thanks for the memories!
I too watched Bronson when I was a kid. That show inspired my love to wander.
Congratulations on the first leg of your maiden voyage on the scooter. As for the drop in loose gravel and resulting scratches, think of it as a christening that is no longer a worry.
This was a pleasant surprise. Welcome to moto camping. And I loved how you admired your bike in that last camp and how you acknowledged how well you did. Very good.
From all the 2 wheeled motorized vehicles I owned, I had the most fun on the Suzuki Burgman scoots. The comfort, power, and quiet rumble make for great adventures. Ride safe and have a blast!
Great to see you traveling on a bike. We all have to learn to do something new in our life. Enjoy your journeys. Love the landscape.
I liked this video before I started playing it 😂
Thanks for no music videos, Just travel, The sound of the road and your commentary. When I get the time I will do my own trip!
Enjoyed this video immensely! Back in the last century I bicycled through that area and your trip has triggered memories of my long ago trip. Looking forward to the next video.
What a great trip
As a motorcyclist this is a great video! Sympathy for the crosswinds. And gravel with a road bike takes care, esp with such tight turns.
You've discovered biking , Whether motor or pedal its a different world . More of these videos please
Fantastic!!!!! I love your regular stuff - watch as much as I can - but this video was amazing. I especially love the riding segments, with your live comments. You did an extraordinary job on this; I can't WAIT for the next video(s)!
Beautifully made and presented video. I was glued to it with a big smile.❤
This might’ve been mentioned already, don’t use the front brake on gravel or wet roads. There’s times you need to, but not on turns or curves. When coming into a turn or curve, get your speed in control to safely do so before making it. I’m not sure if you can down shift that scooter, but do that to slow down. MCRider is a good UA-cam channel for riding tips. He covers motorcycle safety, but it pertains to your scooter, too. Safe travels!
Have a ADV 150 Honda 24000 miles of fun 🏁👍🇺🇸
I am genuinely looking forward to more “Scooter RVing” videos. I’ve also been toying with the idea of a 300cc scooter to travel around with on the cheap, and this just pushes me farther down that path! Safe travels
What a great adventure!
Living in England I'm so envious of all your open roads and big open spaces ..great vlog ..just stumbled across it
Glad you got back on the horse and road it after the spill. And so happy you were not hurt to bad. Good thing you were going slow. Love the drone footage and always fun to try something different. Thanks!