8 ай бұрын
8 ай бұрын
8 ай бұрын
9 ай бұрын
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@ramblinjay3816 2 күн бұрын
Only long distance trip i have done so far is route 66 roundtrip in 9 days. I wish i could of relaxed more but with work i gotta rush everything :(
@julesgane 4 күн бұрын
Thanks for the videos! We'll be taking the same trip soon. Was wondering if you remember the time you first arrived to Denali, the time your park excursion got back (caught that it started at 6am), and what time you leave to head to Fairbanks. Trying to figure out how much time we have to explore the park.
@toolscarriagesmodellbauand7246 6 күн бұрын
Great video to be seen at your channel. Thanks a lot. Best wishes from Germany
@stanweaver 9 күн бұрын
I was wondering if you have ever used the "camera" feature on the google translate app. It has saved me in all of my work travels, You simply hover your camera over a sign and it translates it like magic! My favorite application of it is with menus. You never know what they are trying to feed you sometimes and many times, the translator would get it wrong.
@stanweaver 9 күн бұрын
I am new to your channel so this comment comes late. I really enjoyed this video! It is exactly what I want to see in.a travel video. You have a great delivery and I look forward to consuming more of your videos! Thank you for this.
@OurRetirementAntics 8 күн бұрын
Thanks Stan for your kind comments. They are not professional but I enjoy making them.
@Much2hunt 10 күн бұрын
Glad I stumbled on to your channel, usually when I see cross country trip I move on, most are jump on an interstate and see how fast and far I can go. Incredible ride and nice trailer to boot !
@OurRetirementAntics 10 күн бұрын
Thanks for your kind comments. This video is getting good watch time. Do you mind telling me why you clicked on this one when you usually would not? Thanks for watching and please stick around. I plan to ride to Alaska in May. That will take most of a month.
@stevestowell-virtue3781 26 күн бұрын
Gravel, dirt, and snow on a 920+ pound bike, plus pulling a trailer. That is truly impressive. Enjoyed seeing the sites along the Oregon trail. Thanks for taking us along with you!
@OurRetirementAntics 26 күн бұрын
Gravel and light snow is not bad. Ruts and washboard is another story. I am planning to go to Alaska this spring. The description has a playlist of the videos I did for each day on the trail with more info about the Oregon Trail sites. Thanks for watching.
@Supernaut2000 26 күн бұрын
Wow. Now tell me, what time of year was this? December? That snow was scary! I also thought you had the trailer for camping out...why did you bother towing that? Also, it would be a good winter project to paint the top half of it silver so it will match the bike.
@OurRetirementAntics 25 күн бұрын
This trip was in April. I take the trailer so I can change underwear everyday 😀. Actually I never thought I would tow a trailer but I Iove the thing. I have lots of toys. iPad, cameras, drone, etc. I also take a few tools. Then heated gear, jacket and several changes of clothes. And a cooler. A trailer makes that so much easier. Without a trailer you leave with every space packed. If you then buy a tee shirt there is no room for it. And everything has to be packed back in its place every day. Life is just so much easier with a trailer. And at 250 lbs loaded, it is no more weight than a large passenger. Thanks for watching.
@jimr8102 27 күн бұрын
Few things can match the experience of seeing this country on two wheels,
@OurRetirementAntics 27 күн бұрын
You can't really appreciate it, until you do it! Thanks for watching.
@rogerthat1553 27 күн бұрын
Wow I can't believe you are running down gravel rode's on that behemoth like it's a duel sport. 7600 miles, I bet you used a lot of fuel pulling a trailer, Gold Wings aren't known for their fuel economy.
@OurRetirementAntics 27 күн бұрын
You can't go too slow and you can't go too fast 🤣. I don't mind gravel but I hate washboard and dried ruts in the road. I got about 32 MPG. I have an oversized windshield and on the freeways I run about 5 MPH over the limit. I do better than that in the eastern part of the USA but the winds out west really cut down on the MPG. Gas is not a big expense. In my last video from this year's spring trip I break down all my expenses. Thanks for watching.
@PeterS-f7g 28 күн бұрын
Gotta love this country. Seeing the country by motorcycle is one of the greatest things to do. You are not LOST until you run out of gas. Thanks Bobby for the posts.
@OurRetirementAntics 28 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching. I keep a spare gallon of gas in a side bag. 😂
@safe_rex Ай бұрын
Great video. I am thinking about getting a Insta360 X4. I use GoPro's now. What is your opinion on the Insta? Is it worth it? How hard is the editing compared to the GoPro? Thanks! Rex
@OurRetirementAntics Ай бұрын
I liked the quality. The latest version is really good. It was fun. But most of my videos are edited in motels at night while I am traveling. The editing is not very hard. But the X4 was another step in my editing workflow using a different editor and I just did not think I would use it enough. I sold it a few weeks ago. Thanks for watching.
@safe_rex Ай бұрын
@@OurRetirementAntics Thanks for the info. I use Wondershare for my video editing. Always like watching your videos. They are inspiring for me to go out and do some trips.
@OurRetirementAntics Ай бұрын
@@safe_rex That is very kind of you. I use LumaFusion on an iPad Pro and find it works well for me. I am planning a nearly month long trip to Alaska in May, so keep watching 😃
@safe_rex Ай бұрын
@@OurRetirementAntics I'll be very interested in your trip. My wife and I are taking a Alaska Cruise in the fist of August for our 20th Anniversary. I also, ride a 2008 Goldwing and am planning a trip in June to the Tale of the Dragon. I am a history buff so I have really enjoyed your video's on the Oregon Trail.
@richardhalbur4347 Ай бұрын
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you both!
@OurRetirementAntics Ай бұрын
And the same to you. Thanks for watching.
@Louberrrto Ай бұрын
Great video! Thanks!
@Lastcallrepent Ай бұрын
Radial tire's guy's best ! All around no hopping smooth running.❤
@KarenYoung-rr1dz Ай бұрын
Always thought it would be a kick to ride the Oregon Trail from Missouri. Where did you get your maps? Did you camp or stay in motels? great stuff thanks.
@OurRetirementAntics Ай бұрын
I am a bit of a computer geek. I got the GPS routes for the trail and displayed them on a Google Map. You can find them on National Parks websites. I stayed in cheap motels. I gave up camping a long time ago. 😀 Thanks for watching and Merry Christmas.
@ToddF100 Ай бұрын
13 minutes in and you didnt show how to do anything? You should change the title to Talking about replacing these parts over and over again.
@OurRetirementAntics Ай бұрын
Valid point I guess. I did not want to go into detail about repacking the bearings as I have another video for that. I will add a link to that video in the description and here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ml7Egamrfbx1jpIsi=q0jogVXmkyZceYf7 I have an entire blog post about the disc brakes and that is listed in the description. This video was really about the crappy Chinese leaf springs and how easy they are to replace. Also to reinforce that if you put more than 10k miles on your RV, you need to start thinking about your suspension. Thanks for watching.
@glenamoore5422 2 ай бұрын
Will be doing a 10 day cruise from Vancouver June 2025, S Excited!
@official_shaunmurphy4604 3 ай бұрын
Loved the video, can you tell me the length and width dimensions of the cargo box it’s self? I can’t seem to find it online. Thanks
@scott2228 3 ай бұрын
ouch... 6 years later they are now $700. I bet they can be found used for a good deal.
@sadeghsafarzadeh4728 4 ай бұрын
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@edschultz851 4 ай бұрын
What tour did you do in Skagway? Love the videos and I would just like to do your itinerary, any chance if you could help out?
@OurRetirementAntics 2 ай бұрын
We took the train ride which was great. But there was a lot of snow remaining from the winter. Thanks for watching.
@edschultz851 4 ай бұрын
We are also planning this trip. Is it really 8 hours to the park from Whittaker? By my calculations it a total of 18 hours on a train?
@OurRetirementAntics 2 ай бұрын
It took most of a day to get from Anchorage to the park. We traveled from Whittaker to Anchorage and stayed one night there. Thanks for watching.
@pigswillbepigs 4 ай бұрын
leaf springs.... going back to horse and buggy technology...🤣
@CharlesDonaldson-oz2dl 5 ай бұрын
Just wanted to mention that if it has two stiff of springs a tiny pothole could send it upper foot off the pavement. You need to remove a leaf go down to one leaf and you put that center bolt it's called a tie bolt back in and shorten it by cutting it off with a hacksaw torture grinder anything. Add Thai bowl has to be there like you said to keep it centered in the plate. I'm building one with the aluminum Northern tool trailer and a Sears brand fiberglass cargo top. That's just about like yours. But with the aluminum trailer gives it a new and old and I have a lighter bike so we'll see thanks for the video!
@OurRetirementAntics 2 ай бұрын
I have not had any problems with bouncing. I only put about 15 lbs of air pressure in the tires so that helps. Send a photo of your trailer when you get it finished. Thanks for watching.
@jeffreyengle2762 5 ай бұрын
I just purchased a 2007 Aluma trailer and what is truly amazing as how much better the build quality was on the older units. I believe they used to be made in the USA and now they’re imported from China.
@BernalilloGirl 6 ай бұрын
I'm looking forward to watching this series, but the cowboy hats in the main dining room - Geez.
@OurRetirementAntics 6 ай бұрын
Hey, those are our Saturday night "going into town" hats. 😁 Thanks for watching. We really enjoyed this cruise.
@louisco3603 6 ай бұрын
Great Video, glad you and your wife are enjoying your retirement!
@OurRetirementAntics 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind comment and for watching.
@stephaniegalan 6 ай бұрын
What date is this?
@OurRetirementAntics 6 ай бұрын
May 2022. Thanks for watching.
@MichaelGreenham 7 ай бұрын
I bought the northern tools version. It should have been an easy build. They wired the tail lights backwards. Tried pulling the working through the frame which was rough and sharp, this knicking the wires down to the wire. Had to replace it. They have a custom harness which take 6 wires (3 ground) and converts then to the standard 4 pin flat. I couldn't find that custom harness. Bought the standard 5 wire to 4 pin flat. Now the lights had to be grounded and the connector had to be grounded to the trailer. It took me longer to rewire the trailer than building it. Even the taillights themselves were backwards. It was a mess
@OurRetirementAntics 6 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear about your troubles, but the trailer is a real bargain I think if you are ok with a functional trailer without all the fancy paint. Thanks for watching.
@EllsworthJohnson-ui1xm 7 ай бұрын
My brother has traveled this country many times on a Honda Goldwing, he is currently on his 4th trip to Alaska from Pennsylvania, actually arrived in Skagway today. He will be 80 years old in August and still going strong. Goldwings are a pleasure to travel on, done many trips across this country myself. Enjoy the rides.
@OurRetirementAntics 6 ай бұрын
Wow!. I will be 65 in a few days and I hope I can ride until 75. I think I will be happy if I make that but will ride longer if possible. There is nothing like a Goldwing for traveling cross country. I have done 7 trips now and hope to do at least a dozen more. Thanks for watching.
@mommacaron90 7 ай бұрын
Love your videos. I am going to Alaska in 2025. I am cruising solo. I can’t wait to go. One question for you. How often did you use your balcony? Is it worth the extra cost? Or would you do an inside room to save money and do better excursions or a land tour? Being a solo cruiser the room cost is times 2 for me.
@susansisk829 6 ай бұрын
I’m going in May 2025 as a solo traveler and booked a balcony. I start with the land tour and they put me on the land side of the ship for the cruise portion. This is a bucket list trip and I splurged!
@OurRetirementAntics 6 ай бұрын
For a cruise to Alaska there is scenery out the window almost every day. For my wife and I it was worth it. If we were doing a cruise across the Atlantic or some other cruise with a lot of open ocean (we will never do that) we might consider an inside room. Thanks for watching.
@Blueknight-ri1ne 7 ай бұрын
OurRetirementantAntics Thanks for an AWESOME detailed and demonstrated of packing or replacing the bearings. I purchased a used pull behind motorcycle trailer and im getting ready to check, but better replacing the bearings and seals. Thanks again for an AWESOME demonstrated detailed step by step easy to follow video. I subscribe, Liked, and following. Dj
@OurRetirementAntics 6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. The cost for bearings and seals for these trailers are so minimal that anyone should replace/inspect/repack them for peace of mind. Thanks for your kind comments.
@Webb63 7 ай бұрын
I rode for over 50 years and pulled a timeout camper behind my heritage soft tail since 1999. That top link setup is the sweetest idea I've ever seen. Much safer than the ball and coupler. Keep the shiny side up.
@OurRetirementAntics 6 ай бұрын
Yes, I love it. Simple, cheap and very safe. Thanks for your comment and for watching.
@jv6miata 7 ай бұрын
I want to get one of these to tow for my miata on local camping trips, would be perfect!
@OurRetirementAntics 6 ай бұрын
I don't know the tow rating for a miata but these trailers are sweet. Thanks for watching.
@jv6miata 6 ай бұрын
@@OurRetirementAntics they don’t have one, but people have been towing bigger things behind their Harley 3 wheelers forever
@zombanator3000 7 ай бұрын
Id recommend removing the leafs. I have the 40"x40" trailer that i set up to haul my motocross bike. The whole thing total goes to about 400-450lbs including trailer and bike weight and it had no movement out of 2 leafs. So I removed one and now it only has the leaf with the eyelet and slipper and now the trailer doesn't bounce all over the place as I tow it. You move less weight so youd be even safer doing that I'd imagine.
@OurRetirementAntics 7 ай бұрын
I know people do that and I have thought about it. But I don't have any problem with bouncing so I just left it. Thanks for watching.
@zombanator3000 7 ай бұрын
@OurRetirementAntics if no issues then yea, leaving it's the smart move... my trailer was going skyward on every expansion joint on the highway
@wb4514 7 ай бұрын
When you mention upgrading the tires and bearings, where do you get them and do you need any special tools for the bearings, like a puller of some kind ? Thanks !
@OurRetirementAntics 7 ай бұрын
You can get tires from Northern Tool. I get the bearings from Amazon. No special tools required. I did another video where I replace and pack the bearings with grease. Check it out and thanks for watching.
@mo_goff7645 8 ай бұрын
there is a grease zerk on the inside of the hub so you don't have to go through all of this.
@OurRetirementAntics 7 ай бұрын
Yep I know and I use them from time to time. But every year or two I like to take the bearings out to inspect them. It is very easy and gives me peace of mind when I am thousands of miles from home. Thanks for watching.
@richardhalbur4347 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your wonderful trip and telling us the history of the Oregon trail.
@OurRetirementAntics 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@firemountain2659 8 ай бұрын
Thank you, i watched every episode and this series made my life a bit brighter over the last few weeks.
@OurRetirementAntics 7 ай бұрын
Wow! Thanks for sharing and for watching.
@alanc7983 8 ай бұрын
Very cool ride idea!!! Thanks for sharing the adventure.
@OurRetirementAntics 7 ай бұрын
You are welcome. I enjoy doing the videos.
@mbeck9680 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking us along on this amazing trip! What's next?
@OurRetirementAntics 7 ай бұрын
I am thinking maybe Alaska next year. Thanks for watching.
@jerrycollison3929 8 ай бұрын
Excellent! Thx so much!!
@OurRetirementAntics 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@RTOutdoors 8 ай бұрын
I enjoyed the trip as always. Safe travels.
@OurRetirementAntics 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@davidsanbeg2335 8 ай бұрын
Awesome trip that was so well documented and narrated. Seems like I was always anticipating the next one... and then it was over. I lived this trip vicariously though you. I have another year or so before I retire and then hopefully will be able to do some longer rides. I'm thankful that this past year I've was able to make trips to Florida and the Outer Banks. Thanks to your review of the Northern Tool trailer, I purchased the same one and also changed out the bearings and it pulled without an issue from Eastern, NC to Bradenton, Fl. and back. Also wanted to thank you for posting the expenses for the trip, great info. I haven't spent much time on your website, so I'll have to check it out. Get some rest. Well done.
@OurRetirementAntics 8 ай бұрын
This is about the kindest comment I have ever received. If you are like me, you will love retirement. We saved our entire careers but 3-4 years before retirement I actually worked the numbers in a HUGE spreadsheet and realized I could retire at 62. So I did and I love it. Good luck on your pending retirement and thanks for watching.
@daverupe4137 8 ай бұрын
55 gallon drum, steel or plastic is a thought.
@davidsanbeg2335 8 ай бұрын
Beautifully captured landscape. I've been following since the first episode. When you get back I'd also be curious on any maintenance that had to be done to Silva or the trailer.
@OurRetirementAntics 8 ай бұрын
I covered that in the last video which I know you watched because I see you commented on that one also 😀 Thanks for watching.
@afrozasultanakakon 8 ай бұрын
Which one is better in term of glaciers?
@OurRetirementAntics 8 ай бұрын
Glacier Bay probably but we enjoyed them both. And we were there in early May so there was still a LOT of snow. Thanks for watching.
@jerrycollison3929 8 ай бұрын
Dude! Hard core ride!! Love your videos, brother. Thanks so much for the adventure! We just love these history tracing routes and info!
@OurRetirementAntics 8 ай бұрын
The history stuff is not for everyone but I enjoy it also. Thanks for watching.
@mikemichaels4315 8 ай бұрын
Another good video although I continually struggle with your preference for riding early in the season when conditions are risky. Independent of heated gear, motorcycle tire compounds have less traction in cold weather. I ride in the high thirties when crossing mountain passes but it is a transitory temperature change. But you do you and keep chasing those western trails with your North Carolina climate calibration.
@OurRetirementAntics 8 ай бұрын
I hate the heat. And crowds. Going in early Spring avoids both. And this is like talking religion or politics and I avoid both..... but I have a car tire on the rear so a little snow does not bother me much. Thanks for watching.