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@TexRider 4 сағат бұрын
where did you get the plastic box for the front Jim ?
@OldGuyonaBike 4 сағат бұрын
Amazon. There are a couple of trailer tongue storage boxes available that are similar. www.amazon.ca/dp/B001OCTKEA?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
@TexRider 4 сағат бұрын
@@OldGuyonaBike thanks
@richardmourdock2719 12 сағат бұрын
Nothing like planning for a trip. I have two in mind and just yesterday got one of them cleared. Off to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan shortly!
@OldGuyonaBike 12 сағат бұрын
Excellent. Have only done part of the peninsula. Will try to get back there.
@brianfromnh2596 14 сағат бұрын
A spare tire should be a must. One flat tire and a tow more than makes up for the extra weight. And what to you think about the AIr Shims?
@OldGuyonaBike 12 сағат бұрын
The hitch is much beefier on the Goldwing. The extra tongue weight of a spare shouldn't be a problem. I really like the air shims. They are going to save my back this summer.
@user-fi9de8pl4u Күн бұрын
When will you come to travel to Thailand? Have been followtng since the first clip.
@OldGuyonaBike 16 сағат бұрын
I would love to go to Thailand. I think the next few years will still all be in North America. Thanks for coming along.
@tomfillmore9710 Күн бұрын
Good job buddy you Are getting your home on wheels all ready for the trip that's great you take care have a great week
@OldGuyonaBike 16 сағат бұрын
Got a bit of sorting yet to do, but getting eager to get out there.
@goldwingmoments Күн бұрын
Hey Jim, good to see you getting things in order for another season. Always a pleasure to follow along and listed to your story. Ride safe my friend.
@OldGuyonaBike 16 сағат бұрын
I'm planning too keep out of ditches this year!
@henryhawk978 Күн бұрын
Nice job, looks like you are getting ready to hit the road. Enjoyed the video and RIDE SAFE OUT THERE!
@OldGuyonaBike 16 сағат бұрын
Getting ready. Another 2 weeks at this point.
@southernrebel Күн бұрын
Jim; Looking good, good to see you preparing!! Been a long difficult winter for me, I imagine you too!! God Bless safe ridin rubber down
@OldGuyonaBike Күн бұрын
Sorry to hear it was a difficult winter. Mine just really seemed long. Partially because I worked too much of it. I'm ready to change the pace with travel and camping.
@jw-hy5nq Күн бұрын
I've got the same tool box on my big trailer. nice box but it isn't water proof, it comes through at the hinge. drill a couple drain holes to ensure you don't end up with surprise tongue weight going down the road.
@OldGuyonaBike Күн бұрын
I'll do that.
@PinksAdventures Күн бұрын
....I chuckled when you were laying down....I was also thinking...getting down isn't the hard part!!😂...thanks for sharing...stay safe out there!!😎👍🤙👍🤙🇨🇦
@DocLord901 Күн бұрын
I believe I have seen the majority of your 106 day trip and looking forward to 2024. I'm heading out with my camper and Can Am Spyder on 7-11. Not sure yet how long I'll stay on the road but I'm certain it will be a blast. Heading Northwest, Black Hills, Dakotas, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, and maybe Oregon and Washington. Will probably spend a bit of time in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona while heading back toward Memphis. Have you seen the road trip developed by a cartographer which circles the states and staying in 70 F year round, he also has a spur thru Canada and up to Alaska? Maybe soon. If only I could learn how to shoot the video and edit it.
@OldGuyonaBike Күн бұрын
I leave Newfoundland on July 9th and stick mostly in Canada until Winnipeg and then heading down to the Black Hills, Yellowstone and Montana (first weekend of August) then out to British columbia for a couple of weeks before going down the PCH. Sounds like we might be in the same areas at close to the same time? I think the 70 F tour soounds like a good idea!
@davidchampagne464 Күн бұрын
Great video man. Nice to see you at it again.
@OldGuyonaBike Күн бұрын
I haven't had time to edit lately... work and trip prep but don't worry, lots of me still to come.
@roadtripper5553 Күн бұрын
Good job, Jim can't wait to see you on the road.
@OldGuyonaBike Күн бұрын
I've got another 2 weeks. Of course, as usual the videos from the road will mostly be snippets until I get back to my winter digs. I think I have 101 days out this time.
@randymedeiros2187 Күн бұрын
Hi Jim it was nice to see the Mini Mate coming back to normal. I like that storage box.
@OldGuyonaBike Күн бұрын
It's great for all the odds and ends I have as well as my outside table, the Little buddy Heater, hatchet, saw, etc.
@robertmacdonald2735 Күн бұрын
was there a video of the accident....curious to see the ST latest condition....at least the mini was salvageable.
@OldGuyonaBike Күн бұрын
I'm editing a video talking about the accident. The ST went to salvage.
@SpyderWayne Күн бұрын
Your Mini Mate... takes a beating, keeps on ticking... (my apologies to Timex)... 😁👍👍
@OldGuyonaBike Күн бұрын
I think their's was "takes a licking and keeps on ticking". Mine could be "take fruckin and keeps on truckin". That fibreglass tub is awesome.
@yaitsred Күн бұрын
Put a tool tube in that space made from a 4” sanitary ABS pipe. Easy to make, economical and screw clamp it to the tongue.
@OldGuyonaBike Күн бұрын
Robert, I've got a couple of those made up for the awning and tarp poles. Small one for my "raccoon secure" garbage container although the raccoons thought it was great to play with one of the nights at Black Donald. I was thinking that tube would be a good thing there.
@jw-hy5nq Күн бұрын
I built 2 for under my leisurelite. I also welded a piece of square tubing onto my tire wrench so I could tighten/loosen the end.
@shawngreenwood7288 Күн бұрын
Looking forward to your travel with the open road ahead there is always preparation. Fun.side. 😊
@davebell6025 3 күн бұрын
My father was born in Voglers Cove in 1931
@luc1ferblack 3 күн бұрын
phillips do a little projector that is 12v with a built in battery at the head end of your bed it would work well on the wall opposite. I like your mods but i would want a lesuire battery and a diesel heater At the front. I need to to look up how long wide and deep the storage is when the tent is folded up
@OldGuyonaBike 3 күн бұрын
I've upped my battery storage capacity since that video and also upped the solar capabilities. I need to make a new video on that. There are a number of videos that show my packing. There is a fair bit of storage. I went with a Little Buddy propane heater as I did not want to deal with any liquid fuels.
@luc1ferblack 3 күн бұрын
I ride the same bike as you and am looking at getting a minimate how does the st handle it?
@OldGuyonaBike 3 күн бұрын
I've hauled the Mini Mate for over 50,000 km over three seasons. The ST handled it quite well. Gas milage dropped about 10-15%, replaced brake pads more often but was quite happy with how it handled. I put the ST into a ditch last summer and will be riding an older Goldwing this year.
@BradStoddart 4 күн бұрын
It’s a rainy Saturday day in Souwest Nova and I just discovered your channel. Love the the content!
@OldGuyonaBike 4 күн бұрын
Thanks for finding the channel. I'm enjoying making the content.
@691053 4 күн бұрын
Another awesome video Jim! It was really a pleasure to come along through your adventure, thanks for sharing the good and the bad whatever happened, I’ve enjoyed all the episodes and looking forward for what’s coming. Enjoy your 2024 road trip on the Goldwing and ride safe my friend.
@OldGuyonaBike 4 күн бұрын
Thanks. I really am enjoying making the videos and sharing. I am always surprised at how many people are coming along for the ride.
6 күн бұрын
These are great videos you've done Thanks for sharing.
@OldGuyonaBike 6 күн бұрын
Thanks for coming along for my journey.
@shawngreenwood7288 6 күн бұрын
Looking forward to the reveal of the new bike. If in the Sault look me up at the kawasaki dealer Iam the parts guy. Free coffee and maybe a donut 🍩 😅😅.
@OldGuyonaBike 6 күн бұрын
I should be passing thru the Sault... hmmm free coffee. Sometime around July 17 - if I'm making good time, coffee might sound good.
@shawngreenwood7288 5 күн бұрын
July 17, the dealership is on the main drag heading north to Wawa. Just past the Home Depot and LCBO, the right. Lots of parking for the new rig. I am there till 6 PM. I will make sure we have Tim Bits and a clean cup. 😄 🤣.
@OldGuyonaBike 5 күн бұрын
@@shawngreenwood7288 a clean cup! Spoiled lol. I will be riding right past. Let's see if I am on schedule.
@billcove 7 күн бұрын
Great videos and narration. Really appreciate your work: an inspiration to us all. Best wishes this 2024 summer riding season.
@OldGuyonaBike 7 күн бұрын
Thank you. I hit the road on July 9th. Can hardly wait but still have some prep to go thru.
@bertrandrodrigue8281 8 күн бұрын
Vraiment passionnant ,bravo !!
@OldGuyonaBike 8 күн бұрын
Merci, j'ai passé un excellent moment lors de ce voyage et j'ai hâte de faire un voyage aussi génial cet été/automne.
@harrynewton6437 9 күн бұрын
great work i like the D rings for the cooler tie down its now on my list thanks happy trails sir
@OldGuyonaBike 8 күн бұрын
They are working really well. Just wish I had gotten marine grade stainless steel. Oh well, they are weathering well.
@davidcook7345 9 күн бұрын
Can’t wait for new series. Hope that setting up trailer for new to you bike went smoothly. Keep the adventures coming.
@OldGuyonaBike 9 күн бұрын
I haven't had a chance to wire in the new harness but I have pulled the trailer around the town and out on the highway for a short run. The lower gearing on the Goldwing certainly makes it much smoother from a stop. Did not feel the trailer behind me at all. The ST1300 was good to tow with but the Goldwing will be much better.
@brianfromnh2596 9 күн бұрын
Good to see you have closed this chapter of your adventure. Looking forward to the next chapter, this time you'll have reverse to help with the mini-mate positioning, however you'll have also gained a couple hundred pounds!
@OldGuyonaBike 9 күн бұрын
Yes, winter was hard on me. Can barely fit into riding pants... oh, you meant the Goldwing. It's only about 100 lb. heavier. Have discouvered if I pump the rear shocks up it is easier to get on the centre stand. Have only sed reverse once to see how it works. It still might be faster to unhitch and manually maneuver the Mini Mate when I need to back it into somewhere. I can see the reverse being handy though.
@brianfromnh2596 8 күн бұрын
@@OldGuyonaBike It's all about trade offs.... You pick up cruise, reverse and on board compressor but loose power windscreen
@OldGuyonaBike 8 күн бұрын
@@brianfromnh2596 In 17 years I can probably count the number of times I used the powered windshield on one hand. Except for when washing the bike. I foound a height that worked for me and left it there.,
@brianfromnh2596 8 күн бұрын
@@OldGuyonaBike Good thing becuse the assembly the runs the shield up and down is prone to failure and runs $700 US to replace it... Just replaced the one in the 03.
@IanArgent-sn3tg 9 күн бұрын
Fantastic to know you're going to back on the road soon you make it very entertaining.Take care of yourself Jim and ride safe.
@OldGuyonaBike 9 күн бұрын
Thanks for coming along with me. I am hoping to have a really interesting and fun trip this year.
@codraven57 9 күн бұрын
An epic trip for sure Jim........Looking forward to the 2023 content.......time is tight for your next adventure I know..........keep the cameras rolling my friend.....
@OldGuyonaBike 9 күн бұрын
The cameras will keep rolling! We'll catch you on the homestead in 2025 if not earlier.
@tomfillmore9710 10 күн бұрын
That was awesome Jim enjoyed everyone of the videos and looking forward to seeing your next trip thanks for sharing it with us going up though the park brings back memories of your trip to Newfoundland 2010 fourteen years ago good luck with the new bike take care
@OldGuyonaBike 9 күн бұрын
Always love riding through Gros Morne. I'll be glad to get on the road again this year and start a new adventure.
@southernrebel 10 күн бұрын
Oh Jim!! So good to see a great video!!!!!! Been worried about you!! How is your new ride? Getting it built? Please keep us informed on your schedule. If possible, I plan to hook up with you somewhere!! Do you have an email? God Bless safe ridin rubber down
@OldGuyonaBike 9 күн бұрын
Work gets in the way of editing. I like the Goldwing. [email protected] Will ber doing a video on the rough route for this year in the next two weeks.
@alainmichaud6747 10 күн бұрын
I love your adventure, great video amazing scenery and at 64 I am starting some small adventure on my Ryker and maybe I will go visit Labrador soon.. Alain & Yellow
@OldGuyonaBike 9 күн бұрын
I'm going to try Labrador in 2025. So close and I have only flown in once.
@NojackjustJillandMike 10 күн бұрын
Any chance you would be willing to come to Fryeburg Maine and speak at the 2024 BMW RA rally about your channel. Finished the series and doubt you’ll be back to Maine by Labor Day. Headed to Newfoundland in couple weeks
@OldGuyonaBike 9 күн бұрын
Labour Day should see me in Oregon or California. I'll be looking at hitting more rallies in 2025.
@pcsteve6072 10 күн бұрын
Great series! At 67 I've come to peace with the fact I'll never be a biker. I could have bought a BMW with what I spent on bike magazines over the years. My Dad was an X-Ray tech who rarely slept through the night without answering a call, many were bike crashes. Anyway, at retirement we got a small trailer (sorry for holding you up) and have taken at least one extended 3-4 month trip every year. 2023 took us to Atlantic Canada including 3 months in Newfoundland inspired in part by some of your earlier videos. Poor ferry planning kept us on the western coast but we hope to return and see more. Thanks for the inspiration!
@OldGuyonaBike 9 күн бұрын
Glad you are out and adventuring... we all need to do it any way we can. Thanks for coming along!
@leoblumhagen644 10 күн бұрын
You are the Master of this type of travel videos, none better 👍
@OldGuyonaBike 10 күн бұрын
Thank you. I'm certainly enjoying making them.
@BootsandJeansRiders 10 күн бұрын
Nothing like living off the bike...Fantastic journey OG. Love being on the road, but getting back home is very refreshing. Beautiful colors, especially next to the water. Yes, I must agree, The trip of a lifetime is always the upcoming trip. We are heading back out on July 15th.
@OldGuyonaBike 10 күн бұрын
I leave the island on July 9th, Montana the first weekend of August, some time in British Columbia and head south after Labour Day. Where are you off to?
@BootsandJeansRiders 10 күн бұрын
@@OldGuyonaBike We will be in Columbus Mt 17th. Then heading to Canmore, Alberta, Canada, for the week of 20-27 July.
@maryvalent961 10 күн бұрын
Thanks for the update!
@lufunodreadierambuda5800 10 күн бұрын
Old Guy on the bike, I am happy to see you again on the road . Victor from South Africa.
@OldGuyonaBike 10 күн бұрын
Hi Victor. I'm getting some kilometres in in prep.
@TexRider 10 күн бұрын
that road in the park in the fall with the colors and the ocean looks awesome
@OldGuyonaBike 10 күн бұрын
I never get tired of that section of road.
@thelifeofsims5023 10 күн бұрын
Thank you Jim
@OldGuyonaBike 10 күн бұрын
Glad you came along for the rides.
@maryvalent961 10 күн бұрын
Nice chair review. Old knees, fluffy old lady. I appreciate it!
@OldGuyonaBike 10 күн бұрын
Sometimes just an extra 2 inches in seat height can make a huge difference on the knees.
@richardmourdock2719 10 күн бұрын
Loved the entire series and anxious to see the four corners trip. On a 97 degree (F) day in SW Indiana, it is deliriously nice to see fall colors and imagine the cool air on The Rock. Hang in there Jim, your viewers and fans will be waiting! And I can't imagine all that editing. Not my kind of thing to be sure, but I'm a very good viewer!
@OldGuyonaBike 10 күн бұрын
I actually like doing the editing Richard, but sometimes I really have too much video lol. I am looking forward to shooting a lot more this summer/fall. I've got to get prepped for hot weather riding.
@richardmourdock2719 10 күн бұрын
@@OldGuyonaBike You can be glad you're not going across SW Indiana today. Really high temps and humidity. Yuck. But, fall is not all that far off. Oddly, I always consider June 21st the end of summer as the days start getting shorter..
@OldGuyonaBike 10 күн бұрын
@@richardmourdock2719 I really start noticing the length of days getting so much shorter by mid-Sept. Good reason for counting on less mileage and earlier setups, supper and bourbon.
@garysbackroadadventures 10 күн бұрын
A truly awesome series. Really looking forward to the 2023/2024 series. It's mid June and I'm heading up to Nevada to visit and ride with Adventure Glide Jamie. Have another epic ride my friend. Remember, if you're riding, it's an adventure.
@OldGuyonaBike 10 күн бұрын
Have an awesome ride and adventure in Nevada. I'll be that way mid/end of Sept if things go to plan.
@chadonken6215 10 күн бұрын
Can’t wait for your next OGOAB series!! In 2020 I bought a 2006 Honda Shadow Aero 750 after not having had a motorcycle for several years and 5 months later I rode it from where I live in Florida to where my parents live in NE Iowa…they knew I had the bike but DIDNT KNOW I WAS COMING UP!! lol. I did almost 1000 miles the first day. Talk about ADRENALINE!! That…as you’ve mentioned…was ONE of my ‘trips of a lifetime’. Stay safe and look forward to more of your’trips of a lifetime’
@OldGuyonaBike 10 күн бұрын
We all need trips of a lifetime at least every couple of years to help extend our lifetimes.
@chadonken6215 9 күн бұрын
@@OldGuyonaBikewe most certainly do sir!!
@henryhawk978 10 күн бұрын
Very nice ending up video. Congratulations on the safe trip you had. RIDE SAFE OUT THERE!
@OldGuyonaBike 10 күн бұрын
lol, riding safely will be part of my next video.
@goldwingmoments 10 күн бұрын
Another season over. Looking forward to your next one. Thanks for all the great videos Jim.
@OldGuyonaBike 10 күн бұрын
Thanks for coming along. I'm looking forward to riding a lot more roads and capturing more video.
@SpyderWayne 10 күн бұрын
106 days, WOW !!! Congratulations Jim. I can't imagine, yet, what it takes to plan, and then experience an adventure like that. But now that I'm retired, this series has given me the bug to start the planning, and then the key is to get going. There are so many places I've never been to that I'd like to see, and I may not get to see them all, but It will be a fun journey 😁👍👍
@OldGuyonaBike 10 күн бұрын
I've now got 101 days planned for this year. The big difference is that I am not staying in any one area more than a few days. Planning to the nth degree and planning on being flexible and going with the flow at times. The biggest thing was not putting pressure on myself except for a couple of key dates and letting serendipity lead the way. We'll never see it all but we won't see any of it unless we hit the road to begin with.
@k5abuser 10 күн бұрын
Good to see you jim I am leaving soon from Oklahoma thur nm,az southern California, ride up thur the mountains to lake tahoe ,glacier np. OR, wy, edmonton ca. Winnipeg, Ontario, Niagara falls canada side then mind home .
@OldGuyonaBike 10 күн бұрын
Sounds like a great trip. I'll be on the west coast at the end of the summer and hit the mid-west late September. Can hardly wait to get this year started.