Thanks!!!

Waterton is a beautiful spot in the world. Yes, the Thirsty Bear isn’t a gay bar, just a funny sounding name. When I took the boat tour, when they asked if there were any questions, “Where are the whales?” I asked. “The Prince of Wales Hotel is right there, on that hill.” The guide answered. I guess since it sounded just like Whale, the guide won that one! lol

@@motohawk602 Haha good stuff. The Prince of Wales has been featured a number of times on TV, including the recent Prime video series "Tin Star". It was built by the Great Northern Railroad in 1927.

I did.

Honda Africa Twin, Adventure Sports,DCT. The 2019 version CRX 1,000

Would you buy another one. What do you like and dislike about the bike. I have been looking to possibly buy one and would like your opinion. Thank you

@@tomnordick8859 I bought it for the range and Honda’s reputation for reliability and wide availability of Honda shops for service. I had some issues though. Clogged fuel filter led to a breakdown. This was a specific problem in the Adventure Sports for 2019. The issue was the excess flux from the welding/soldering process to attach the fuel pump inside the gas tank wasn’t wiped away and the tank sealant was sprayed over it. After a few months with fuel in the tank, the flux and sealant began to free float in the tank, leading to a blockage of the fuel filter. (The fuel filter is inside the gas tank, making the repair particularly difficult). This issue has since been the subject of a recall. As it was still under warranty, I paid nothing for it, but did have plan 5 days of “sightseeing” in some small town in Wyoming… Then i went through 4 front fork seals, I’d recommend buying “shock socks” because the road grime got in the shock, then in compressed and ate up the shock seals. The final drive failed to. I think I may have lost a bearing in the Yukon because after that, I began hearing an odd sound from the rear. I kept going for several thousand miles and it got much worse. I stopped at a shop in Reno, they said the noise wasn’t failed bearings, but the rear brakes. In replaced the pads for the rear brake and the parking brake. Well, it broke down about 250 miles later near Elko, NV. So I got to spend some time “sightseeing” in Elko too. It sucked. I added a couple of cameras and a trunk box that served me well. Would I recommend it? Not sure, I still own this one…

You should!!! It’s a good bit of fun. Nice people.

I found a few hills. It’s beautiful in Wisconsin. I lived way up in Ashland when I was a kid. I hope to return to check out more of Western Wisconsin. Thanks for the tip.

Thanks man!!!!

Same…. Would not do again… I replaced my seals in Anchorage and then again in Calgary. The roads up there are rough and the Honda seals must be held together with hope and love….

True. I was just suuuuper pissy. I've grown up since then.

@@motohawk602 Lol after a trip like that I'd say I'd be pissy too though.

Thanks!

It was a great little town... and FLAT, so my morning run was pretty easy. Next time the border opens, I'll be sure to come back. The Clock Tower was a great place to stay and the pub food wasn't bad. Thanks for the comment

I rode the Dalton from Fairbanks to Deadhorse and back August14-17th of 2019

@@motohawk602 do you think that is the best time, temperature and mosquitoes?

You're no fool, you should do it, but learn to "embrace the suck".

@@motohawk602 words to live by. I will indeed "embrace the suck". Some of the most positive moments of my life also were the most catastrophic, at that time. I am a road rider that has never ridden off road. I am borrowing my son's dual sport and booked some off road lessons so I can crush this. Mud and mosquitos be dammed. Can't wait

Thanks buddy!

Thanks! It was a fun ride

It handles well.... I have enjoyed it many days and, full disclosure, hated it on other days. I pushed it pretty hard. I bought it in April of 2019 and rode it to Deadhorse, Alaska via Quebec.... In 2019 I rode 26,000 miles and many of those on dirt and mud. That said, I'm forgiving of the mechanical failures because I was pushing the horse harder than the designers ever intended.

MotoHawk interesting. I’ve seen a lot of positive reviews, but you can never tell how much sponsorship may be involved.

Check out Volume #33 of my Great North American Motorcycle Tour... I lay all the Motorcycle flaws bare..

Thanks for the feedback! Good point on length and content.

I actually liked it, I know I griped like a spoiled child, but it was fun. I'll probably do the Dempster next time (not because it's any better or worse, just because I haven't been there).

I'd be happy to ride to Costa Rica 🇨🇷