Congrats on making the trip. I rode from Phoenix, AZ to Prudhoe Bay and back in 2022. I was on a Pan Ameriica Special and my friend was on an Utra Limited Low. We lucked out when we rode the Dalton: three days of clear, dry weather. It was the trip of a lifetime.
@Harry-ke6vj4 күн бұрын
What was the total cost of the trip?
@Brian-qg9bm13 күн бұрын
Oncoming trucks hurl a lot of rocks off their tires, especially when the road is greasy with mud. Wear your gear and stay behind a fairing. Anyone considering a bike run on the Dalton would be best off with an ADV type bike. It can be done on anything that rolls, but...
@michaelmercier429917 күн бұрын
I saw these comments about the metal grid bridges and have to say, they seem pretty squirrelly and scary the couple times I’ve ridden on them. I want to take a trip through Montreal and Quebec on my ‘03 Electra-Glide. I grew up in Michigan until I was 10. I seem to remember on our trips to the UP that the Mackinac bridge was steel grate back in the ‘60’s. Gives me the heebe-jeebes just dreaming about that portion of the trip!
@Moto-me19 күн бұрын
really liking these videos
@softfinesse967322 күн бұрын
Spray with WD 40 sit for 15 min then wash and repeat until happy works well !
@wolfpackrc23 күн бұрын
I want to do this on my victory vision. Texas to Florida to alaska back to texas.
@shakey263425 күн бұрын
Can I ask the body of viewers this question? I have friends with chemical engineering degrees and they would consider your bike “totaled” due to the caustic nature of the calcium chloride used on the road. Any other chemical engineers out there with an opinion? Would any of you hesitate to purchase a used bike you know went up that road? TIA. Ride safe everyone!
@CrunchMoto25 күн бұрын
I’m not sure how anyone could make that judgement without examining the bike today; 15 months after the trip. However, I’m always interested in what internet experts have to say.
@shakey263425 күн бұрын
@@CrunchMoto Yes, the responses could be interesting!
@jamespeach626Ай бұрын
I'm riding a yamaha vstar1300 to deadhorse next summer from south tecas but I'm also going to kenai fjords national park, denali national park , wrangel st elias national park and gates of the artic national park
@CrunchMoto25 күн бұрын
Sounds like a great ride!
@pascalfo6014Ай бұрын
Harley davison cool man
@CrunchMoto25 күн бұрын
You bet! 👍🏼
@nicklopetrone3611Ай бұрын
I saw this bike in deadhorse
@CrunchMoto25 күн бұрын
No kidding? Which bike were you on?
@bsc1463Ай бұрын
Great job !
@CrunchMoto25 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@markchristianson8178Ай бұрын
Great Journey ADV are better for north trips . You did a great job i hope you liked are country going thru Canada .
@CrunchMoto25 күн бұрын
Canada was beautiful!
@jdflhrАй бұрын
Nico's Taco restaurant at Three Points AZ is great! Stopped there on rides a fews times.
@CrunchMoto25 күн бұрын
So good!
@rso1411Ай бұрын
That's amazing. I did this ride in 2022 on a Harley Pan America. I did it in May-June because that is the drier season, but it was cold (17 degrees F). I'm doing it again in 2025 on a BMW GS Adventure. The fact that you did it on that bike just cracks me up.
@CrunchMoto25 күн бұрын
Ride what you got! Love it
@MikeGilroyAKАй бұрын
I plan to do this ride next summer, Not too jazzed about running back to deadhorse as I have done it 4 times over the years. Easy trip form Anch. I think my best time fairbanks to deadhorse was 12hrs. in 2009. Your right doing on an adventure bike!
@CrunchMoto25 күн бұрын
ADV bike next time for sure
@mickeygaines007Ай бұрын
Best advice for riding a Harley up the Daulton…don’t. Wrong tool for the job, it’s never going to be the same after, and you were very lucky to make it without wrecking the bike and yourself. Someone commented on a channel about how he was going to take his CVO street glide up the Daulton. It’s like bruh, got any idea what you are getting into? Obviously not. And you really want to ruin your $40000 CVO? I hope he changed his mind because yeah stupid idea.
@CrunchMotoАй бұрын
To each his own, I guess. Who am I to tell that guy when and where to ride his CVO? I’m just sharing my story. Thanks for watching!
@mickeygaines007Ай бұрын
@@CrunchMoto you can for sure do whatever you want, I guess if you have 45K disposable to replace your nice CVO or even $30K Harley with it being likely that it will never be the same if you make it at all. But you do for sure have a story to tell and luckily you got through.
@SathishMenonAtlantaАй бұрын
Dude what is your name? Lol Didn't see you mention your name anywhere, not sure if that's for a reason.
@CrunchMotoАй бұрын
Ha- thanks for watching. My name is Chris
@fredlomax775Ай бұрын
I have the same model, The “Montana.” Looks like a brand new one. Are those your original mirrors?
@CrunchMotoАй бұрын
Yessir. Those are the original mirrors.
@oldrider72Ай бұрын
In 1986 I rode a yamaha XS 1100 Key West to Portland Ore and back. Now 72 and making plans to ride a XVS 1300 Michigan to Seattle on " The Great Northern Road" ( US 2 ). Ride till you can't.
@CrunchMotoАй бұрын
Very cool!
@oldrider72Ай бұрын
The road west from Mackinac city, Hwy 2, is known as "The Great Northen Road". It is the longest road in America and runs Boston to Seattle. I am planning a trip on it with my XVS 1300 next spring.
@CrunchMotoАй бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@BradunbalancedАй бұрын
I have never binged watched a YT series until today. AWESOME / THRILLING / INSPIRING!
@CrunchMotoАй бұрын
Thanks so much. I had a lot of fun making the series.
@jaywinters2483Ай бұрын
Trading my HD for a Honda was best motorcycle decision ever made.
@CrunchMotoАй бұрын
I’m considering something different too.
@johnmoooo5804Ай бұрын
I got mine at Yukon Twin Harley Davidson in Fairbanks.
@kelvinknaff9903Ай бұрын
How bad were the mosquitoes the entire time you were in Canada in Alaska?
@CrunchMotoАй бұрын
Absolutely terrible. That’s the biggest thing I forgot to mention in this video. Bring a mosquito had and plenty of bug spray!
@darrylg7600Ай бұрын
My ride to Deadhorse was a great adventure. Did it with 4 others. Rode my BMW GS1150 Adventure. The temp was just above freezing most of the time.
@CrunchMotoАй бұрын
Sounds great- there’s no place like
@scottevans8489Ай бұрын
With the gas, I noticed that with different brands I will get really good or really bad gas mileage. It depends on what additives and how much alcohol is in the gas. Look up Top Teir Fuel, it will list the gas companies that put more than just the bare minimum of additives and cleaners in their fuel that the government requires. I would test my mileage with different brands, find the one that I get the best milage from and try to stick with that.
@CrunchMotoАй бұрын
Thanks! Thats really good information I hadn’t considered
@JohnJones-ed8hp2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I plan a similar trip on my 2024 road glide spring of 2025. You might find a trip to Radisson, Quebec less of a challenge but as interesting. Loads of friendly people and good Canadian camping.
@CrunchMotoАй бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
@Jeremybaland2 ай бұрын
Its not as complicated as you made it out to be. I rode from TX to Tuk via the Dempster. 10K round trip in 20 days. Used one set of tires. Who ships their bike home? Props for using a HD to do it, that wouldn't have been my choice bike. I know the Dalton can be sketchy on any bike let alone road designed HD.
@CrunchMotoАй бұрын
I explain all of that in the full series.
@RobertWiles-b1i2 ай бұрын
Jamil Hill
@RochellGeorgopoulos-q3h2 ай бұрын
Natalia Branch
@jamesdumas66022 ай бұрын
You shoul have taken a Kawasaki KLR650 up to Alaska. I have a 2010 Electra Glide and a 2008 Kawasaki KLR650 (a street legal dual sport bike with a 6 gallon gas tank with a 300 mile range) that I trail ride over in the Oscelo National forest in North Floida (where 75 crosses 10). I've ridden my Harley down sandy dirt roads a few times, in the mud it would be a nightmare. Next time your passing though Lake City, Fl. look me up and I'll let you ride my KLR around in the mud over in Osceola, you'll love it!
@CrunchMotoАй бұрын
Thanks! I may take you up on that offer. I’m down in central FL about once per year
@rayslife4k2 ай бұрын
This is where it all starts ❤
@CrunchMoto2 ай бұрын
Yessir
@rayslife4k2 ай бұрын
Man I love your bike what year is it? I’m saving money to buy a good reliable Harley like yours. I love how it started right up in the middle of the desert when you were eating. I will have a new Harley by April or sooner mark my comment on hood ❤
@CrunchMoto2 ай бұрын
Thanks! It’s a 2003 Road King. I’m considering selling it if you’re seriously looking.
@rayslife4k2 ай бұрын
@@CrunchMoto that would be a dream come true for me. My goal is to save $11,000 by April. I’m 40% to my goal right now. I hope I can buy your bike for 11,000.
@joemiester312 ай бұрын
How does this seat install? Did it come with a bracket?
@CrunchMoto2 ай бұрын
It did not come with a bracket.
@turtlescycle2 ай бұрын
Loved the video! WV Native here and actually live right on the Talon in Ansted, a few minutes from Hawks Nest. Glad you guys enjoyed our routes! They have been working on the roads a lot this year so should be much smoother riding next year. Stay safe!
@CrunchMoto2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@ducky14962 ай бұрын
Great series!!! I just binge watched the whole thing. You did a great job keeping your windshield clean for us viewers!! I can’t bring myself to ride my aultra up in that soup though!! Hahahahah!! That is what BMWs and KTMs are for!! 😂😂😂😂
@CrunchMoto2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@bobberguy12 ай бұрын
Epic journey. Thanks for sharing!
@CrunchMoto2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@lonewolf-mx2ip2 ай бұрын
I have a question about the dominator solo seat. Hopefully, you can shed some light on it. So i have the same bike as in your video, and when looking at the seat on the saddleman website it doesnt look like it has the tongue part on the front of the seat that would usually go in a hole in the frame just before the gas tank. So my question is, mainly, did the seat come with hardware to put it on the bike properly, or did you need to get an additional bracket to have the seat on the bike?
@CrunchMoto2 ай бұрын
It does have the tongue part, but there is an additional part you need to mount the seat to the bolts coming up from through the fender. Sorry- I cannot remember what that part is called.
@kimklim32673 ай бұрын
..been there..done that….!!! An adventure….a challenge…worth every second…!!! Congratulations for your endeavor..!!!
@CrunchMoto3 ай бұрын
@@kimklim3267 thank you
@kimklim32673 ай бұрын
@@CrunchMoto ….done it in 2018…PA…Prudhoe Bay…Key West…PA…on a BMW R 1200GSA….and I loved every second of it… About how much it cost…who cares… Trying again…next year… Again…all my respect for taking the challenge…and not giving up….👍.
@jimboakastormyweather97113 ай бұрын
How did you carry extra gas and how much?
@CrunchMoto3 ай бұрын
@@jimboakastormyweather9711 I had two 1.25 gallon containers in the tour pack
@philbailey84883 ай бұрын
Looking at using the Saddleman Dominator for my limited obviously you like it.
@CrunchMoto3 ай бұрын
Cannot recommend it enough.
@philbailey84883 ай бұрын
@@CrunchMoto great, I ride solo and been riding a Mustang. Moving from a 06 UC to the 17 Limited. Thanks for the recommendation. Enjoy your videos. Keep it coming
@albertcatelani95623 ай бұрын
Rode the Dalton in 2020. Awesome scenery! Like they say the Dalton is 400 miles of dirt road and 50 miles of sheer terror. But what an experience. Biggest lesson learned: no matter the road conditions, you need to keep your speed 30-40 mph. This is fast enough to keep the bike heading the right direction. Slower, and the front tire will want to slip and slide. Seems counterintuitive and takes a bit of huevos, but once you try it, it really makes it much easier.
@CrunchMoto3 ай бұрын
That’s solid advice!
@Vetteman40th3 ай бұрын
Mackinac Bridge is pronounced Mackinaw here in MI
@CrunchMoto3 ай бұрын
Yep- I know that now 😏
@andrewpeter61283 ай бұрын
Time and schedule; these are your two most dangerous opponents. As a resident of alaska, it allows me to be more selective with my journeys. Good weather allows longer days (such as one day from Dawson City to Tuk), or short/down days (such as camping in the wilderness and going for a walk) So regardless of the moto you ride…Mother Nature is not brutal. She is just indifferent. Don’t pound a round peg into a square hole. Take your time.
@CrunchMoto3 ай бұрын
I believe in making the most of the time you have. I had limited time on this trip, a lot of ground I wanted to cover, and a return flight booked. As I said, if I had more time, I would have traveled a few less miles per day and spent more time seeing the small towns.
@andrewpeter61283 ай бұрын
@@CrunchMoto ...totally; I'm not casting stones. Priority of travel is different for each person. An analogy might be: some people choose to visit 5 European countries in a 10 days holiday, whereas others might visit and stay in a single valley for the same time period. Not right or wrong; different strokes for different folks.
@CrunchMoto3 ай бұрын
@@andrewpeter6128 absolutely, great metaphor. 👍🏼
@TheGmoses3 ай бұрын
Just discovered this channel searching for motorcycle travel ideas. I’ve got the exact same bike! Would love to chat about some of the mods… curious how you like the bars
@CrunchMoto3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I really like the bars, the previous owner installed them. What other mods do you want to know about?
@jonsea42253 ай бұрын
Great ride! Those gravel sections can seem to come out of nowhere. Hit about 100 klicks of gravel in northern Mantoba a few years ago and a rock went through the belt and cut it about half way through. But she made it home.
@CrunchMoto3 ай бұрын
Oh wow! Glad you made it home
@jonsea42253 ай бұрын
Me too, then the dealer charged me a grand to change it.
@jonsea42253 ай бұрын
Just watched your video nicely done. Just so you know, more than a 1/3rd of Jasper townsite was destroyed by wildfire a couple of weeks ago. So you got to see it just in time.
@CrunchMoto3 ай бұрын
thanks for watching, yeah, I heard about Jasper. Heartbreaking
@Rooster0033 ай бұрын
Bike prep up that highway, get some tires built for mud
@CrunchMoto3 ай бұрын
thanks for watching, The Dalton was harder than I expected it to be... but I made it.
@yingyangorca41243 ай бұрын
I think you should shorten your laces
@CrunchMoto3 ай бұрын
That’s a really good idea. I hadn’t thought of that
@StatiK29713 ай бұрын
This looks like such a fun trip. I kind of want to follow your tracks. But you should have used a bike with longer range! Many bikes can do 300 on a tank!
@CrunchMoto3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! I used this bike because it’s the one I have 😄