Chopper camping. How we do it…

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  • Опубліковано 10 гру 2024

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  • @clarson2916
    @clarson2916 2 роки тому +7

    Nice video! I subscribed.
    What you’ve packed here, and how you have packed it, is fine and obviously works. But, there might be other ways to make it easier and the motorcycle handle better. I’ve camped and backpacked my whole life. I’ve traveled by motorcycle and camped about 28,000 miles in the US and Mexico in the last two years. I carry a lot less bulk and weight. What I always tell everyone planning for a trip is to remember that you are not leaving civilization. There is a gas station with a convenient store every 50 miles, and a Walmart every 150 miles. For example, I don’t carry extra propane. You can buy Coleman propane everywhere. Also, look for your camping equipment at a place like REI, where backpackers shop. My chair is about 1/3 the size and weight, and I carry a stove that weighs a few ounces, and a isobutane stove fuel canister that weighs 12 ounces and is about 1/3 the size, of the Coleman propane. That canister holds 8oz of fuel, and will last me about 2 weeks, but that depends on how much you cook vs how much you eat cold, or at cafes. You don’t need to cook the sandwich and the beer you picked up in the last town. I use my iPhone for all of my photography. I have a USB charger that plugs into the battery tender cable on my motorcycle that charges my phone. All my camera and charging equipment, in addition to the small tripod and phone mount I carry, weights less than 2 pounds. Also, stored on the phone is the full owners manual and service manual for the bike.

  • @TMichaelJKnivestmichaeljknives
    @TMichaelJKnivestmichaeljknives 9 місяців тому +1

    Awesome rides! Really cool to display all your gear I appreciate that.

  • @rhino5639
    @rhino5639 Рік тому +1

    Stumbled on 2 your channel, and I got 2 say I really enjoyed it, great job brother, keep up the great work, 👍 👌 👏

  • @stevenlanding-ip4zr
    @stevenlanding-ip4zr Рік тому +1

    scrolling through similar videos then i noticed your trip started on my birthday so i had to check it out and I wasn't disappointed.

  • @cruzpadilla7227
    @cruzpadilla7227 2 роки тому +4

    No trucks, no trailers, and no hotels. Just riding and sleeping under the stars. See ya on the road

  • @Roolis77
    @Roolis77 Рік тому +1

    lots of stuff , but sometime you need tool especially for shovel.. on other hand travel for 21 days needs to be sure you are covered :)

  • @lenandreasen5904
    @lenandreasen5904 2 роки тому +3

    Don't forget at of oil wire duck tape plastic ties have a safe ride

  • @fifthgearfoodie5272
    @fifthgearfoodie5272 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome man!! That’s how real bikers get down! Strap it to the back and ride! I’m riding to Born Free in California June 25th and 26th!

    • @choppularmechanics
      @choppularmechanics  2 роки тому

      Far-out. I'll be filming at born free Texas in Oct 22 & 23

  • @rudybengoa2446
    @rudybengoa2446 2 роки тому +1

    That’s freakin awesome to see so much to be put on a bike you be safe brother

  • @rustythrottle5713
    @rustythrottle5713 2 роки тому +1

    Good luck and safe travels!

  • @stonymonday3154
    @stonymonday3154 2 роки тому +2

    You guys are really loaded up. You travel like I do. With all that weight on the rear I can feel the shakey front end when you start off and when you slow way down. Bikers who don't pack like this have no idea what is going on here. KUDOS to you both!!!!!

    • @choppularmechanics
      @choppularmechanics  2 роки тому

      Yeah man. I've packed like this from day one. Weight is less than a passenger. I'm pushing 60 pounds

  • @duckman2667
    @duckman2667 2 роки тому +1

    I really dig your channel. I'm actually moving to your neck of the woods soon, hope to see you out and about sometime.

  • @fenix_bikers
    @fenix_bikers 2 роки тому +2

    great! nice video as always. greetings from Italy ✌🏼😎

  • @josephharmon8606
    @josephharmon8606 8 місяців тому +1

    Been looking for a video on how to pack up my gear and load it on. This was super helpful. Any tips for getting flats on the roads with a tube tire set up?

  • @motorcyclegarage2307
    @motorcyclegarage2307 2 роки тому +1

    This is great, cheers Rich from the motorcycle garage

  • @jmn214
    @jmn214 2 роки тому +1

    Greetings from Finland. Ride safe.

  • @jamesfreeland3137
    @jamesfreeland3137 2 роки тому +1

    I hope you had a good and save trip 👍

  • @davidbones8947
    @davidbones8947 2 роки тому +1

    Saddle bags are amazing weight down low leaves the packer bar for the foxy lady jus saying

  • @karen-gp2ct
    @karen-gp2ct 2 роки тому +2

    I’m watching you both load up. What are the single clothespins for that you have in your tools? Clamping hoses? Hang wet towels from tent????

  • @Shibby13499431
    @Shibby13499431 2 роки тому +2

    I’m sure it’s been said, but make your life easier and pack a lot less. On motorcycles you boil things down to needs, not wants. Every single thing you do will be more enjoyable. I’m sure you won’t care to hear “I told you so”, so have fun. Remember you can always take the advice down the road and ditch gear as you go. Have fun and enjoy the trip!

    • @choppularmechanics
      @choppularmechanics  2 роки тому +1

      Totally. And I've got around 15000 miles motocamping. Until you've gone without you will understand more is better. Always remember it's better to have and not need then to not have and need. I've been broke down, stranded, caught in the rain and cold. And every thing that goes has a purpose. Some are for comfort but 90% to live on the bike 24/7 for almost a month. Check out the traveling chopper on Instagram. You think I take alot. You ain't seen nothing yet. And he rides a rigid frame and 30 over ridged front end.

  • @bendaves77
    @bendaves77 2 роки тому +1

    Should carry fuses ... overlooked but necessary.. and if you are riding dirty sort of speak you want to be able to grab your license, registration and insurance easily without having to dig for it..

  • @KawasakiS1C-td2kl
    @KawasakiS1C-td2kl Місяць тому

    Great video, very useful content, thanks for sharing, can i ask the name of the big sissy bar bag you use it looks perfect for trips!

  • @IndianOutLawCrazyHorse
    @IndianOutLawCrazyHorse Рік тому

    You have some nice gear. Where do you hang the kitchen sink? It's like your package up your car.

  • @sticksnstuffguy93
    @sticksnstuffguy93 2 роки тому +1

    You guys pack like i do on a 72 shovel. I didnt notice any loctite tho. ✌

  • @aniestogarcia4748
    @aniestogarcia4748 2 роки тому +1

    Have a little wine and cheeze!! Texas Sky’s

  • @chrisaguilar7582
    @chrisaguilar7582 2 роки тому +1

    very IMFoRmative THAnk YOU

  • @seth3054
    @seth3054 2 роки тому +2

    That's bad ass

  •  2 роки тому +1

    Have fun dudes!!

  • @ecrusch
    @ecrusch Рік тому +1

    I have to admit that I hope I never have a bike which may need all those tools to go on a trip.
    (Unless it's to help someone else!)..haha
    You did a really good job packing all of it though.
    Peace

  • @jonathanbrown8838
    @jonathanbrown8838 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful bikes and a solid video, yall build em yourselves?

  • @twowheels2604
    @twowheels2604 2 місяці тому

    Not a single quart of oil in sight. Wild

  • @dooglo9346
    @dooglo9346 2 роки тому +1

    Enjoy.
    Keep the rubber down

  • @twilightzone8598
    @twilightzone8598 2 роки тому +1

    Stay real, see you guys soon

  • @Space_Ghost_Here
    @Space_Ghost_Here Рік тому +1

    Where did you get those duffle bags? I have one for my bike but it’s about half the size.

    • @choppularmechanics
      @choppularmechanics  Рік тому +1

      They are military issued duffle bags. You can find them at any military surplus or any one who was in the service has one might give you theirs.

  • @mohawkmikemotorcycles9077
    @mohawkmikemotorcycles9077 2 роки тому +1

    21 days thats rad

  • @Hvacrvlogger
    @Hvacrvlogger 11 місяців тому +1

    This is Litterly my dream 😭

  • @Legions_666
    @Legions_666 2 роки тому

    What kinda tanks do you guys have on them?

  • @davidBarrel
    @davidBarrel Рік тому

    A torqmeter?

  • @masongrainger2271
    @masongrainger2271 2 місяці тому

    Your battery would last twice as long if you went straight DC to DC instead of wasting all that power inverting it to AC then converting it back to DC

  • @hillhousetrucking8572
    @hillhousetrucking8572 7 місяців тому

    21 days packing

  • @stonymonday3154
    @stonymonday3154 2 роки тому +1

    PS. get rid of the dam gas cans. You don't need them. Be mind full of where you are and stop to fill up every 75 Miles. Gas station are everywhere man.

    • @choppularmechanics
      @choppularmechanics  2 роки тому +2

      Emergency. Better to have and not need them then to not have and need.

    • @clarson2916
      @clarson2916 2 роки тому +1

      @@choppularmechanics I purchased a 1.5 liter aluminum fuel bottle from Throttle Addiction with a bottle holder. Small durable and neat.

    • @joshuaquigley8579
      @joshuaquigley8579 Рік тому

      Not sure where ya live stony, but have you ever been in the middle of nowhere Texas? There are stretches where you simply will not see a gas station for a very long time. Much more than 75 miles. I don't know where these dudes were riding, or what the route was (honestly haven't finished the video yet) but riding a motorcycle for a long-term trip in Texas? I would not be without a gas can.

    • @stonymonday3154
      @stonymonday3154 Рік тому +1

      You are absolutely right. I rode through Texas many times back in the late 60' & 70". The roads were long and desolate. Always carried an old rusty beat up gas can. Painted it silver to cover up and stop the rust. It carried 1 1/2 gallons. never needed more. Just figured by now the roads were better and more stations were prevalent. I guess that's not the case. So I stand corrected. I am now 77 years old and not riding choppers anymore but did build a Jockey shift and foot clutch set of for my 02 road king. So my friend stay strong, Ride Hard & Live Brave!!!

  • @unokarpa4405
    @unokarpa4405 Рік тому

    если столько всего грузить на мотоцикл он сломается пополам )

  • @carlo6230
    @carlo6230 Рік тому +1

    I RODE THE NEVADA CAL BORDER FOR 7 YRS....PARUHMP FOR PROVISIONS TECOPA FOR CAMPING. ME MY BIKE MY VAN AND THE STARS AND A GOOD BUZZ