2700 Miles Motorcycle Trip on a Sportster 883

29 Days of riding and filming on a motorcycle.
I began my travels in Bismarck, North Dakota and went out west to Bend, Oregon and back. As far as the road and my body and bike would take me, really. I stayed in many places along the way and met many interesting people. Hopefully, you will see that in this video and feel like you yourself can do this same trip.
I have been riding for only a year, and I didn't want to wait any longer to embark on a trip of this caliber. The true matter at hand is that no one is ever really ready for something like this. Almost everyone was telling me not to do it, but I did it and wouldn't have done it any other way. It gave me a new perspective on riding a motorcycle and being one with nature. I realized that riding isn't about how big or fast your bike is. It's about living life and realizing what the gift of life is really about.
I urge anyone that want's to go, just to do it. Save the cash up, do what you need to do and then just shoot. You won't regret it. Thank you for watching and as always keep the rubber side down.
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[@paulgrogan8032]

As my budget only affords a 883 sportster, I found this video to be super inspiring and motivating for the possibilities. Thank you🤓

[@TylerRietz]

paul grogan your welcome, I’m glad you liked it. Ride whatever you got. Forget what anyone else has to say, riding is riding 🙏🏻

[@2000bobbyteague]

I have a Fatboy myself and my good friend who is much smaller than I am wanted an Iron. I told him I'll tease him a bit of course (being his friend) but it comes down to what you can afford and What YOU are CAPABLE with. Keep the rubber side down. God Bless

[@Malignantt1]

Anyone that tells you the 883 is a slow bike or not good for long trips is just wrong. You can make that bike into anything

[@tasatasat]

I'm not on a budget, could afford a bagger if I wanted it, have a bigger bike, but always prefer my 883. Last ride was a 13 hour ride to Tail of the Dragon. No issues.

[@BrancoFXDC]

dude, you'll love it! I rode across Canada on 1998 Honda shadow 750 ACE back in 2014 as it was all i could afford

[@servicarrider]

Your bubble visor took me back to my youth. I'd like to see more young guys on smaller bikes out there on the road. It's mostly us old bastards on our geezer glides. Bikes have gotten way too big, too costly, and rides too short.

[@TylerRietz]

servicarrider You said it best. Sportsters are a steal of a price and for the most part bullet proof. I think in general a lot of people forgot what the meaning of riding is and that’s just that, riding

[@boomerguy9935]

I had a bubble visor back in the early 70's when I rode my 2-stroke Suzuki parallel twin. I didn't dare turn my head to the side when I was going over 30 mph or the wind would unscrew my head. I had to unsnap it and switch to sunglasses or goggles.

[@BrandonJohnson-yb8xn]

I’m out there myself on a softtail slim 24 years young. I agree though I wish I had more riding buddies

[@nathanh1582]

@@BrandonJohnson-yb8xn i just got a 07 heritage classic softail. im 29. really love it. im in ga if you are anywhere near let me know i also need people to ride with

[@Metal_EMT]

i go cross country on a honda shadow 750, small bikes more enjoyable personally

[@bullcrap379]

cool trip, I've just did 2200 on my 02 XLH 1200 with 80,000 miles on it, headed for Yellowstone next then Montana, retired life its a little hard on the butt at 70 years old but I'm still going. I'm glad some young people are still riding and doing long trips. You did a good job making your video, live life big don't let any thing stop you.

[@TylerRietz]

Thank you, it was a great experience. Their are still a few of us young adventurers out here, but its becoming far and few. Life is an adventure for sure

[@brycepeltz]

Epic journey! Major respect for you taking that trip and doing so in this kind of style. Roughing it. Thanks for sharing with the rest of us!

[@TylerRietz]

Bryce Peltz thank you, it was a crazy time. I’ve been day dreaming of doing this trip for years! Rough necking it is the only way to go. Not like those RVs with AC, beds, and running water. It’s defiantly is a different experience

[@stephan384]

Traveled farther and longer on my Sportster than most of the cruiser guys that I know. The secret is to take a break each hour or every 65miles or so. Had and drove the BIG Harleys, and sometimes hoped for the Batman fairing under the rain or cold, but at 52, the sportster will always have a place in my heart and garage.

[@allen8399]

I'm also 52 ride a sportster & am about to do nearly 3000ks on mine over 2 weeks in 3 weeks time crossing 2 states & on a ship over night. To ride around Tasmania with a cousin.

[@ramblinjay3816]

"i don't know what i'm doing here". Probably the best phrase ever and what adventures are all about.

[@RC_KAI]

This is what life is about. Enjoying yourself and finding peace! Man! I’m inspired to take a long trip in mine!

[@daveg1208]

I knew another dude that went cross country on a Sporty. You proved riding long distances on an 883 can be done. Once you get back, the bike will be ready for a check up, all bikes need it after a run like that. Glad you weren't hurt having that spill. You are the man. God bless you. P.S. Have someone with you next time.

[@TylerRietz]

Dave G thank you man! Your not wrong there next time I’ll be bringing something for sure. Once I got back my starter completely went out, so I had to drain everything out to get to it so I could replace it. Now all she needs is a new rear tire and she should be set for next season

[@Projektpat151]

Laying down miles on that sporty 🤘🤘, one of the greatest bikes Harley has ever made

[@TylerRietz]

Projektpat151 truth, they are classic and practically bulletproof

[@redbeardthekiltedrider5608]

Epic trip man glad to see others taking their sportsters on long trips! I’m currently going through Alaska on my 1200

[@TylerRietz]

Redbeard The Kilted Rider, riding a Sportster will make a man out of a boy. They’re not the the most sophisticated bikes but It makes a person respect the miles so much more

[@thomasknapp7236]

So freaking rad! Exactly what I've been dreaming about since I bought my iron 883. Everyone keeps laughing about the fact I want to tour on this bike. So funny to me...what did people do way back when? You can do whatever you want, on whatever you want. May take more work and not be as comfortable...but isn't that the point? It's the reason I spend every summer backpacking with bare essentials as much as possible. Much respect brother!

[@TylerRietz]

Thomas Knapp thank you man! You’re absolutely right. The pain and struggle of doing with what you have is the fun part about it all. I ride because I enjoy it and the freedom it offers. I wasn’t about to let not have enough money or a bigger big stop me from my dreams of a ride to the west coast. I recommend taking a trip like this to any adventure. Just being some tools and extra oil when you go out there. Sportys like to vibrate and lose screws

[@thomasknapp7236]

@@TylerRietz I'll definitely do that! If you're ever out and about over this way again man, hit me up! I live in Hawaii at the moment, but will back to Idaho next summer. Tknappjr28 on Instagram

[@AmericasFavoriteLawnBoy]

NJ TO NC trip to go metal detecting at dig stock 2023 March. Maybe crazy but it is on my bucket list. Longest winter trip to date shore points of NJ to metal detect..

[@brucemaier3943]

I really enjoyed your documentary for several reasons. I was curious about the 883 and if it could do the job and it did even though your starter went out - all bikes have needs form time to time. The idea of a simple machine that one can maintain is good for most of us if we don't mind the wrenches. Your choice of music was great and I wondered if this was just a phone vid or you used something else. Nice setups and segue like planning ahead, setting up the cam and starting to ride off. You knew in your head how you wanted it to look and it was well done. I've had my street license for over 50 years and although a professional musician I worked for Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki and BMW motorcycles. My last tour was on a 97 1100 rt and I've spent many days riding solo across the desert and out to the beaches in CA when I was living in Vegas. Cycling is my Zen and it's always great to see fellow riders with the free spirit you have. Only thing is you have far more nerve than I do when it comes to camping out in bear country. Thanks for the great experience!

[@TylerRietz]

Bruce Maier thank you 🙏🏻 that really does mean a lot. It was an adventure with many ups, downs, and all arounds. I learned a lot about this country, that I call my home, and the people that inhabit it. There are A ton of great people out there that left an unforgettable impact on my life. Thank you for enjoying my video and for your positive thoughts that are keeping me inspired to make more videos.

[@Orthodox_mang]

wow, america has some amazing landscapes

[@Diesel415]

there's no better feeling than touring on a much loved Sporty loaded with the bare essentials.

[@TylerRietz]

Diogenes415 that’s the truth! I feel like a champ for completing it!

[@slumgullianpass]

Junk

[@majorintherepublick5862]

Nice, brought me back to 1980 when I bicycled across the country and found it to be a very good experience that can never be duplicated or forgotten by me.

[@TylerRietz]

Major In the Republick truth, these experiences are something we won’t forget

[@gcdiver]

Thanks for posting your adventure, Tyler. I have a 2002 Sportster Hugger and love to ride her. You inspired me to ride longer and farther. Ride safe and keep the rubber side down. Peace.

[@geraldscott4302]

Back in 2006, I bought a new Sportster 1200L. It has tubeless tires. I learned a long time ago to never get far from home on a bike with tube type tires. I was divorced, and my kids were grown. I was 47 years old, and had almost 4 months of vacation time saved up at my very secure job as a fleet mechanic for a large fleet department. I arranged to take it all. I put aftermarket slip ons on it, for that Harley sound, retuned the carburetor (2006 was the last year for a carbureted Harley) put a 24" high sissy bar on it, along with a couple of hard leather saddlebags using Easy Brackets, so they could be locked on, and removed with a key. I tied a bunch of stuff to the sissy bar, and also had a Cortech 14L magnetic tank bag. The '06 is a rubbermount model, but it still had a lot of vibration. It also has a 4.5 gallon gas tank, which gave me decent range. I did not use a windshield. I'd tried a couple of them when I was much younger, and they seemed to make wind buffeting worse, not better. They also tend to get covered with bugs very quickly, and instead of looking at what's ahead of you, you're looking at squashed bugs. I always wear a full face helmet. I took off from just southeast of Phoenix, AZ, and rode to San Ysidro, CA, then to Key West, FL, Madawaska, ME, Blaine, WA, then back home. That was about 10,000 miles. I took a 1 week break, serviced the bike, including new tires, and took off again. My goal was to cover all 48 lower states, including some time to look around a bit. I came back home twice more for around a week, then took off again. I wound up doing just over 26,000 miles in 4 months. I made all 48 states and D.C. I still have that bike. It has over 48,000 miles on it, and still runs like new. Who says Harleys aren't reliable? I retired a couple years ago, due to "political reasons". I just turned 65 a couple weeks ago. I'm going to keep riding that bike till the wheels fall off. You can now fill up your vehicle with gas yourself in OR. I live in the AZ desert, and OR and WA were some of my favorite places to ride. Not anymore. I'm now afraid to even go there. Portland is now a complete ghetto. Astoria has to be the most beautiful place in the country. Been to Sturgis twice. My best advice, don't bother. At least not during the rally. The area is beautiful, but the rally is a nightmare.

[@dboylson1121]

Rad video, man. Just bought an 883 a couple weeks ago and I plan to do a trip similar to yours🤙🏼

[@Liferiderchannel]

What an amazing trip! You really captured the esscense of what a solo motorcylce trip should be about. I watched it to the end and my day now feels happier so thank you for making this video!

[@Wr3ckZ]

Soooo many memories of traveling on my bike!! Thank you! I hope our paths cross on the road someday!

[@TylerRietz]

Wreckz Alottovdatime same with you brother

[@vstromer5785]

great job tyler. 883 lover from australia.

[@TylerRietz]

vstromer57 thank you. Who ever said Sportsters are girl bikes has never toured on one. They will put some hair on a persons nuts 🥜

[@bluegrasssurvival9423]

@@TylerRietz Takes a man to travel on a Sporty. Not for the faint of heart.

[@raymondgarafano8604]

Way to go man!, seems like everytime I get on mine it's like the 1st time. I just love it, gotta get a front brakelite sw. to pass inspection. otherwise she's ready. Thumbs up dude.

[@lauradanielle1991]

This is sweet! I also do a bit of travel on my 883. I’m heading down through the southern states for 2 months on a solo trip next month. I also make little videos. Ride safe my friend!

[@TylerRietz]

Laura Danielle heck yeah man. Live it up! I’m excited to see what your cooking up for a video!

[@jimpapay2895]

That's cool people going on big trips on an 883 sportster. It gets a bad rap for no good reason.

[@raymondgarafano8604]

Hello Laura, So cool! yup, Sportie's are a fine bike, got a 91 XL 1200, I'm keeping her. God bless and take care.

[@MrFuzzySimpleton]

Second time watching...I’d like it twice if I could.

[@asburysmith6257]

so glad i watched this. I have a 2000 883 that ive been getting back in order and the idea of taking it on a long trip has always been so tempting. Thanks for the motivation!

[@TylerRietz]

Asbury Smith hell yeah! It’s a fun time and you can do it too! I’m glad I took the leap!

[@HorseWow7]

This is beautiful man. The trip makes me realize how far away from it all I really am. Out here in DC the city is beautiful, but that nature trumps all.

[@actuallyitskevin]

I loved this! I’m so inspired to do this. I’ve been wanting to for so long. I’m think of a Nashville to Glacier Park trip in 2020. Thanks for sharing this, brother!

[@TylerRietz]

hell yeah! It was a blast. I think getting up to glacier would be fun. It`s far away but if you put your mind to it anything is possible! Beautiful country around those parts, I went snowboarding there back in 2017

[@shelbypayne3620]

Kansas sucks

[@shenanigansofmannanan]

The person who gave a "thumbs down" is a choad.

[@f_r_e_d]

idk how I stumbled on this, but so glad I did

[@alexandermartinez695]

This is a true inspiration man. I am a brand new Rider and this is something that I have always wanted to do. Thank You for sharing your journey !

[@TylerRietz]

Alexander Martinez thank you man 🙏🏻 I’m glad you liked it. you can do something like it too! Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise

[@Schnot]

I did sturgis and back from my place in PA on my 04 1200 sportster. About 3600 miles. No windshield and no helmet mostly. That was an easy ride compared to yours. Those solid mounted motors are hell to ride for long distances. Well done. Mad respect. And great video.

[@drummerdrummer]

Hey Tyler! Shout out from Canada! This was an awesome video! I also have a Sportster. Seeing this is really inspirational. Thank you for sharing your trip with the world. Keep up the great work!

[@shamindergrewal]

This is by far one of the best sportster tour I have seen atleast. Amazing courage and taste, simply wow. I been planning a similar trip down here in Australia. You are truly an inspiration. Thumps up mate

[@TylerRietz]

Shaminder Grewal thank you 🙏🏻 motorcycle trips can definitely mind opening. Taking risks and living life is all what it’s about

[@allen8399]

2 years ago you must of done that already. This time last year I rode my Honda CMX 500 Rebel from Sydney to Melbourne then 🚢 over to Tasmania back to Sydney did about 3000 ks in 2 weeks. Doing that trip again in 3 weeks time this time on my HD 883 sportster.

[@eddieo1667]

Sir I enjoyed this inspirational video detailing how Mother Nature and real human interactions are and how it’s go out and do thing and this definitely earned my subscription and like, thank you for this great piece of art

[@TylerRietz]

Thank you for the kind words. I respect everything you said 🙏🏻 I plan on creating a video about my current year in japan. I’ve been documenting the experience as well

[@eddieo1667]

Tyler Rietz ah I cant wait for the new video of that, I’m going to try this with my 1992 harly Davison iron 883

[@garystratton4125]

enjoyed the video. I have done long rides like this one when I was a lot younger. Lately thinking about maybe doing pone last ride? I am 68 and not sure how many miles I could do in a day... not as many as before I am sure...oh and after a day or two of heavy riding..OMG.. Sore as Hell! But that goes with it. I wouldn't trade my previous long trips for anything... I often think about those travels even today! Thanks again for documenting your trip.. It was quite good.

[@moorshound3243]

Emmm duck is the best. Thanks for posting your trip. I need to get lost myself it's been too long! Ride hard roll free..

[@TylerRietz]

Truth brother! It`s completely worth it once your on the road!

[@leftlanetrucker3893]

Dude. I’m speechless. I bought a 2006 883 sportster about 2 months ago. And I’ve been saving the money to convert it to a 1200, while I’m still going too, you have gave me complete faith in my bike. And mad respect for doing that journey. I hope that one day I’ll be able to do the same.

[@TylerRietz]

tasty clouds thank you brother anything is possible 🙏🏻

[@calimilk1113]

AMEN brother God is good, that touched my heart!! Still wonderful people out there in this world!!!!!! Many more blessings your way!!!!

[@leroyjarvis5617]

Been all over that,........not on my harley, .........yet. Great video! Thank you for the company. Stay safe and prepared bro.

You've changed the world of the sportsters. I'm more in love with my 883 now! Thanks, bro!

[@TylerRietz]

Fábio Anselmo Im glad to hear that. They are killer bikes that get over looked

[@silverfoxx1398]

Awesome Journey!!!!! Fixn in June 14 riding to Ventura California from Odessa Texas see my Son, camping out in Tucson NM then San Diego then Ventura. Father’s Day!!! Then riding to Durango Colorado two nights of camping 🏕 Riding da Million Dollar Highway, silverton to Orale. Then to Aurora Colorado for five days visit Daughter, n family!!!! Then back home to Odessa Tx!!! 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@TylerRietz]

Hell yeah brother! Get it! Good Luck and stay safe!

[@silverfoxx1398]

🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@stephendodge6459]

Sick video , taking my 883 from Virginia to monument valley SLC and Denver this summer

[@roninsoul88]

Much respect to you my man. I hope to do a trip like it someday on my sporty.

[@TylerRietz]

Thank you brother. The easiest way to do it is by just getting up and doing it. Its the easiest thing to say, but hardest thing to do sometimes. Just check those tires, change the oils out, check the brakes, and send it. The rest will figure itself out, at least it did for me

[@Chris-ey6rn]

Tyler Rietz best way I seen it put. Don’t worry about making sure you have every little thing you think you will need , don’t try to make everything perfect because you will find out you’re missing something out of necessity and that’s just part of the adventure. Honestly I would say good leathers and gloves , you will figure out the rest enjoy the ride

[@VWnerds]

I drove cross country in my 99 vw couple years back, I'll remember that trip forever.

[@itsbob2609]

Hey Tyler I absolutely enjoyed this video. So many just show 90% riding but you managed to show so much more with your short clips of camping and attractions. Superb….. When you are young and naive, you just go for it. My first trip way back in early 80s was with my young wife on 2 Honda 400 customs. All the way to the Black Hills on 2 bikes with a range of about 75 miles. We musta looked the fool but we didn’t realize it and still remember that enjoyable adventure almost 40 years later. Now my grandson has just bought himself an 883 Sportster. I like others admire a young fella doing what you did, but for some reason, it does seem like it’s from the past. Weird. I’m getting old I guess. But still am riding. Thanks for the great video

[@TylerRietz]

I loved reading your story. Thank you for watching and I'm glad you found this video!

[@glenjerome]

Awesome video dude! The music. The shots. Your journey definitely comes through in this video. Thanks for sharing.✌️

[@4VR2WLZ]

Gd on ya brother, I not long ago got an 09 883 with 1200 kit. I'm in South East of South Australia- near the very bottom. Enjoy and soke it up, this is what it's about. A journey called life. Many more miles to you .

[@TylerRietz]

Rick Martin thank you brother 🙏🏻

[@dustinshaner1778]

That is what it's all about getting out there and enjoying the adventure

[@normasnockers323]

hey tyler, i live near london UK, i dreamed of growing up in montana, too old now, living on memories, so good to see you doing stuff an being young. love from london UK man

[@Supremebean303]

You still alive my guy. If not ride a motorcycle to Montana you can ride a car. Full send.

[@acc10payable]

You have truly inspired me. I've done 27 states in my sportswear 883 so far

[@theinfinitryda]

Amazing video and inspirational

[@Burgie_productions]

Awesome and inspiring video man, Keep doing what you do😉

[@ZackFirstPerson]

Awesome trip. Great job documenting it.

[@TylerRietz]

Zack First Person thank you! I had many doubt while filming it because I wasn’t sure how it would turn out, but I think it turned out nicely

[@halibut1249]

You did more than out&back to the northwest; you cruised down to Utah, the Tetons, etc. If your bike had to break down, at least it did so on the day you got home. That was good fortune. Happy Trails on your sportster.

[@johntumai827]

Inspirational!!!! Huge respect, awesome video, makes me want to do exactly the same, thank you.

[@TylerRietz]

john tumai thank you man! I’m glad you liked it. Just take some days off and jump on the hog. It’s a trip for sure

[@calimilk1113]

Hell yeah!!!!! Thanks for sharing live free and RIDE!!!!! Nice Harley!!!!!!

[@junchj]

Hi from Taiwan! really like this video!! Makes me feel like very close to your trip / trip with you and also like your style of video and outfits love it :)!

[@TylerRietz]

Jun Chen thank you man! I’m glad you liked it and my outfits. I really enjoy making this video. It flowed so naturally!

[@junchj]

@@TylerRietz You're welcome! hope one day you will come to Asian/Taiwan! would be glad to guide for you!

[@TylerRietz]

Jun Chen I am going to Japan soon and I’ll be there for 1 year. If you ever end up in Kyushu prefecture I’ll be around

[@junchj]

@@TylerRietz Sounds Great! I'm planning to visit Japan again too! It's a very beautiful country!

[@jamiejohnson9895]

As I'm looking into purchasing my first bike the 883 or 1200 Sporter was what caught my attention meeting about a 883 tomorrow and you have gave me the thrill that I'm looking forward to

[@alarmtech75]

Awesome!! I have a ‘19 883 and would never think about making a trip like they on it. Huge props man!! Ride safe!

[@TylerRietz]

alarmtech75 thank you broher

[@kennethschauer1801]

I have a 2013 883 took about 5,500 miles, me and the wind

[@justadutchman5169]

Still one of the coolest video on youtube.

[@dormantsuperhero]

Man, you have style, great journey!

[@TylerRietz]

dormantsuperhero thank you man 🙏🏻

[@daniilbondar7895]

Nice mustache. Nice trip. Nice bike. Great job dude!

[@TylerRietz]

Daniil Bondar that made my night. Thank you! I’d like to go on another crews sometime soon

[@NitroRoo]

I really loved this man, thanks for sharing. Good vibes 🏍

[@TylerRietz]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@francescourbani966]

That was awesome! Cheers, from a fellow (Vespa so far) road tripper, from Lucca Italy!

[@TylerRietz]

That`s amazing! I`m honor that you found and watched the video. Cheers brother

[@gypsywolf2600]

Sic 883 man very inspiring makes me miss my 05' 883 nothing like a carb sounding 883 . Ride on 🤘🏽 an stay on 2 wheels bro . Rider here from Cali .

[@cindycressler1239]

Go for it dude all the dislikes probably never rode that far on a trip. Back in 2000 all I could afford was a Vulcan 800 and roads it from HBG pa strait thru to Daytona for biketober fest 19 hrs straight it was a blast.

[@TylerRietz]

Damn! That's wild. I imagine that it was a fun ride

[@douglas9607]

Great video. Thank you. I'm 71 and I'm still asking myself 'why am I here'. Keep asking these silly questions.

[@nspinicelli]

I think you forgot a kitchen sink! Man there really is something magical and serene about a solo-trip.

[@TylerRietz]

Lol, I defiantly did learn a lot about life and myself during this one!

[@atomicorang]

You are a great inspiration

[@xidegel4494]

New to your channel. Cheers from Austin Texas. 🤘🤠

[@tendymancommeth]

thank you so much. got an 883 iron and i didnt think it was possible to do a long range trip on it.

[@akybosule]

Man,its just us,we're getting too lazy,too much used with confort,the agitation of living in big cities,made us superficial,our goal its just to check as many points in a trip,in the most confort manner. Back in the days we did long trips with just a 50cc,a tent and money for gas. 883 is more than enough,it doesnt "eat" miles,like a tourer,but thats better to see the landscapes,its tank last half than a tourer,but you get to meet more people in the run. You really can feel the wind,cold or rain on it,but that adds salt&pepper to the trip,you can stop and smokr a ciggarette,or just camp,loose the : "I HAVE to be there at THAT hour".

[@feloniousmonk3049]

When you're ready ( if ever ) a small Milwaukee 8 107 on a shoestring budget Softail ( 2018 or later, when you can afford it ) is a motor that is counterbalanced, it doesn't vibrate or shake much.... and the screws, nuts and bolts don't fall out of it. It has a 6 speed gearbox, so the motor really loafs on the rpms, doesn't scream on highways or interstate. The suspension is pretty decent, you can get 4.5" of travel in the rear shock on some softail models, and the inverted showa fork up front is, I believe 5" of travel, or thereabouts. Think about it, when you're comfortable and further down the road in life. Yeah, an 883 is a sweet bike, easy to work on. Think of it as something to work towards, when the time is right in your life. The comfort is worth it. Came out of a Denny's restaurant on I-5 north of Los Angeles one day, and two young college kids were on a cross country trip in the summer on their bikes.... one of them on a Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor. His rear tire was bald, there were a few nylon threads showing just barely in the center, where tread should be. Rain was coming that day.... he worked for an electrical contractor, but work was a little slow that week. I handed him a $100 bill, just as you were handed a 50, and told him I hope that gets you at least half way there to getting a new rear tire. This was in 2019. Always gotta pay it forward!

[@EddiePassions]

Congrats. Miss traveling on a motorcycle, I did it in 4 states in Brazil. Goias, Minas Gerais, Sao paulo, Mato Grosso.

[@TylerRietz]

Heck yeah!

[@BluuSkyz]

Great video.. I've always had smaller bikes that made highway riding impossible. I have a drz400sm now which I'd prefer not to take xcountry so I'm in the market for an 883! I'm glad to see that someone did what I was thinking with success! Thanks

[@crackerjack8115]

Inspiring video. Good job brother got a new subscriber. Love the editing

[@TylerRietz]

bullheaded Ole fart thank you 🙏🏻 the editing turned out really nicely on this video!

[@jasonj8126]

about to hit the road on my 91 sportster next friday! sick vid man! cheers

[@jusbeeb4416]

I have other Harleys, but still have and love my sportster!

[@mandybennett2772]

Great video Tyler, great scenery, on a great bike. Envy. From England.

[@TylerRietz]

Thank you, it was a beautiful time that created a nice video

[@lilbrazilian1217]

This was a great video, I'm inspired to do a trip like this. Im pretty excited to plan out the trip!

[@TylerRietz]

Hope you enjoy it! and You should do it! I only spent about 1500$ on this trip. I was living pretty wild but thats the only way to do it

[@spudgunson]

Fabulous! Thank you for sharing.

[@Racingsfp87]

inspiring !!! well done, cheers from germany

[@dean4996]

Super fuckin awesome....i rode from San Antonio Texas to Phoenix Arizona and back when i was in my early twenties on an ironhead 1000 with a 2.2 gal. Peanut tank. One of the best times of my life. Keep going bro, it's memories like those that are truly priceless.🇺🇸

[@SGMoto]

Good stuff, man! Enjoyed watching your journey!

[@TylerRietz]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@marvelharris9540]

Good job... and you did it on a rigid mount, the best sportster!

[@TylerRietz]

thank you brother

[@junulock]

Thanks for sharing your adventure. It’s not what you ride but that you go out and do the thing. Very nicely put together video.

[@harleydavidson801]

What a ride, respect to you bud.

[@TheAbandonedWell]

I’m so glad you got to stop by voodoo doughnuts!!!! Loved that place

[@skinfitnesswarrior7025]

This is an amazing video and so inspiring! Thank you! I hope one day to be able to do this! :)

[@TylerRietz]

Thank you, you can do it!

[@Theophilus1968]

High adventure. I haven't taken a road trip in a few years. My bro and I are taking a week this summer. Thanks for inspiring me to get out of Dodge! 👍

[@TylerRietz]

You can do it!

[@jaygonzalessr4628]

Great vlog, nothing better than getting out on two wheels and enjoying life.

[@lukeritchie8080]

So cool! Love it. Reminds me of camping alone with my new Jeep Wrangler after going through Death Valley in CA. My coke cans started exploding from the heat. So I wrapped the couple of beer bottles in a towel in case they were going to do the same. Then I Camped at Trail of a 100 Giants and heard the guys next to me discussing their time in prison! The beer was as hot as tea when I unwrapped it. I love the adventure!

[@TylerRietz]

Holy shit lol! Glad the beer was saved. Long trips under the stars is still the best way to go!

[@heruhadianmudjenan4377]

Amazing... This is kind adventure i Will do next year with bike too...Sportster 883...just myself like you do in my country...cool broo

[@motopossum7839]

Great vid man. Introspection and finding ones self, what better reasons for a road trip?

[@TylerRietz]

that's the truth! I've been dreaming of making this trip for years and it feels good to have finally done it. I've learned to respect my bike and mother nature just the same. It was a constiant balancing act of checking the bike and checking the weather because if one went bad, well it wasn't fun to say the least 😅

[@PatrickHawkins]

Loved this video man! Wish it was like 5 times longer!!

[@reliant47]

hi just watched your trip amazing im from uk england ive just bought a 2004 883 sportster i hope to do some trips on it next year once we get through the lockdowns.thanks for inspiring me.

[@TylerRietz]

Thank you for watching. I hope your trip is a blast!

[@Roadghost88]

LOL. You'll have other bikes in your life, graduate to big highway bikes, SUV's, but you'll never forget that Sportster. It's youth, and once it's gone you can never get it back.

[@thomasreyes2857]

First time watching your video but I like it nice trip man I plan on doing one this summer myself nice job

[@TylerRietz]

Go for it! It`s a great experience. I high recommend camping outside when it comes down to it. Those nights in the pouring rain, it would have been amazing to stay in a hotel, but to be frank my broke ass counldn`t afford it. Looking back on it I wouldnt have changed anything. Great trip with even better people along the way

[@diegoemanuel5501]

Nice trip brother! Hugs from Brazil!!!

[@TylerRietz]

Thank you!

[@Mrpatriot4]

Hi, love your vlog. What sunglasses is that, which you were wearing on the bike? If you have a web link that would be nice thanks you!

[@TylerRietz]

Mrpatriot4 thank you. The glasses are glacier climbing glasses but damn are they nice for everything. I walked across Spain on foot with them and relied on them everyday and was never let down. Saved my eyes 👀 Julbo Vermont Classic Glacier Sunglasses - Spectron 3 - Brass/Brown www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQ4OQ0T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2-1aEb2812XDE

[@dialdays]

Brilliant video, I go camping on my own sportster here in the UK, thanks for sharing

[@TylerRietz]

Very cool!

[@calimilk1113]

Wow BLOCKBUSTER!!! Havent seen one of those in years!!!!!