Arizona Ghost Towns | MOTORCYCLE TRAVEL

Motorcycle travel on 26-Miles of dirt road winding through the Bradshaw Mountains makes for some mighty fine ADV motorcycle riding adventures, especially when you throw in a ghost town or two along the way. We explore the towns of Bumblebee, Cleator and ultimately Crown King, riding on the exhilarating “Old Crown King Trail” (an old stage coach run).The ride wasn’t for the faint at heart, but we managed alright. Thanks so much for joining us on this journey!
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[@johnoboyle635]

Well I’m the dude in this episode that had the opportunity to ride with Chris, Rich and my beautiful wife! They are a joy to be with and authentic! Now about the accent…I’m imitating Braveheart who is impersonating Shreck who is attempting Mr.Scot from from the original StarTrek! Now do you hear the resemblance 😂☘️🌵? Love ya,TWBL!!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Love you too Johnny boy.

[@red765hawk]

This is everything great about motorcycles. Repairs. Unknown roads. Comraderie.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Awesome. Real life

[@gettinglostshow]

I'm from Canada and spend a bunch of time every year riding around that area. Thanks for showing me some new stuff.

[@mechcavandy986]

My kinda guy. I wish I had a Can Am 175 now, and weighed what I weighed in 1977. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

I wish i weighed what i did in the 80's 🤣🤣

[@johnbivens3715]

Love your adventures and the chemistry between you two. You expressed a little anxiety with loading your bikes awhile back. Have you seen the Amerideck power deck? Who knows maybe they would sponsor you. All the best

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes I’ve seen those and would love to have them sponsor us. I’m much more at ease loading and unloading now.

[@manfredseidler1531]

A little of everything... snow and water in the desert, time-laps photography and I don't remember drone shots in the past... a definite upgrade to your postings. And then you were a good samaritan helping a downed biker. This one would be tough to beat but keep trying. Safe travels.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks manfred. The drone was Johns wish one was in the budget.

[@manfredseidler1531]

@@TwoWheelsBigLife I'm a drone pilot and the DJI models basically fly themselves. The Mavic Air 2 is a great one... small and great quality photos or videos, it even sends photos to your iPhone in real-time and can land by itself if you enter 'Return to Home' I live in Bellevue Washington where we droned this kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmimdGWPgcqEoq8 Drones can go where you can't, don't give up on them

[@manfredseidler1531]

I can't help myself, here's one more posting from Seattle and surrounding areas, just to wet your appetite. Started with a GoPro and then used a DJI drone.

[@bradwiebelhaus7065]

Rode that route back in the early 80's on a Honda 250R. Great ride.

[@nanalcd5628]

WoW, did I miss something lately? Now, both of you ride BMW, what happens to the Harley? and the little trailer? Suddenly I see you driving a truck, both bikes Oh la is in the back and you tow a good size trailer. Oh là la, so good to see you change your lifestyle a much more comfortable and safe. So good to see you again, and both of you still look marvelous. Now, what I call American Way, is travel with style and comfort...You just have 1 LIKE from me.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Ol Ms Alice is in the shop she’ll be back

[@mrc9699]

One of your best vids, keep up the good work !

[@danadiggins793]

Wow what a great track. I’ll never see that on my Ultra Limited! Looked like a fabulous day.

[@tomfillmore9710]

Great video guys thanks for the ride enjoyed your friends seem very nice and glad the guy on the bike didn't get hurt ride safe take care

[@troypatterson5862]

Another great video. Always enjoy your stuff. I also follow Amanda, an interesting person in her own right. I ride both a Triumph Scrambler 1200 for my adventure wild hair, and my Harley Electra Glide Std. for the main roads. I can't wait to experience more road and my ride. I respect your decision to go with the camper and flat bed. I may choose to do the small toyhauler, small truck thing. Continue on and safe travels.

[@woodsontr]

Thanks for the video! 😎👍

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Any time!

[@hoagiesherlin7732]

So cool she said 1down 4up he said marry me please that's a keeper

[@Bowlin01]

Soooo.....Rich's dancing attracts wild hogs? That's some powerful dancing' man!😂😅😂

[@dansklenicka8403]

What great fellowship with friends and a super ride.. Love it..

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks Dan

[@garyluzier6171]

I look forward to Sunday. Another great ride. Thanks for taking me along.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@eddcurry1245]

Such a fun video to watch. Great entertainment.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks

[@jimweagant8920]

As always good video and ride along thanks for sharing

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks Jim

[@alfonsocasillas7290]

Great video I enjoyed your old Adventures with just two bikes but I love your new adventures good times

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Glad you like them! with these gas prices you Will be seeing just camping off of the motorcycles

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Great video. Thanks.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks

[@johngreen2457]

Best episode ever! Especially liked the interview with Ewan McGregor, or at lest that is who he looked like 🤔(John O’Boyle needs his own channel!)

[@oldcarjunky]

Very cool adventures you did in this video

[@gordonhenderson1708]

I still use the Belstaf, waxed cotton, Trail Master that I purchased in 1977. Mine was red when new. It became black real quick!

[@patrickcooper9641]

I still have my original Trail master from 1978 but I had to get a new one in 2014! Same great quality! Cheers

[@gordonhenderson1708]

Oops. Trialmaster, not trail.

[@patrickcooper9641]

@@gordonhenderson1708 Oops! You are correct!

[@vernebrown4441]

You guys took the easy way to Crown King. the other way is Prescott to Senator HY south to Crown King. Though I've only done so in a 4/4. Have fun this part of AZ is my backyard, a great place. Also the Senator can take you to Lake Pleasant east side or west depending on the turns you take even to Wanger too.

[@ghostpepperrides4805]

What a great time. Good friends and a great ride. Hope the guy and his bike that got hit are going yo be ok.

[@cathyn1033]

Looks like you had a great time. Beautiful scenery. Riding with friends is always fun.

[@richardvalitalo3670]

Great ride, more to see with adv. bikes.

[@SupRBeeADV]

Another EPIC video, food, fun, friends, dirt roads, exploring . Now i have pinned a new route to do and i HAVE to visit BUMBLE BEE, would also be super cool to meet up with your friends when in the area.. OHH is there moto camping in an of those areas on the dirt route ?

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

I think there is its between PHX and Sedona

[@tobylopez445]

I just joined your channel and I am really enjoying riding along with you guys especially since there are many places that I may never get to ride, So! thanks for the ride.

[@craiggoodwin9704]

That was a heck of a ride up the mountain. Fortunately, a tasty hamburger at the end of the trail. Thanks for the footage of the mountains and hills. We needed that for our Sunday night Two Wheels Big Life fix. Thanks for Sharing!

[@parkview113]

as an Englishman of Scots descent that Scottish 'brogue' sounded amazingly authentic ! if ever in uk consider Motorrad Tours and their Scottish tours ... taking a nine day 1300 mile one in a month to The North Coast and Highlands and Islands Bill Kerr in UK

[@cathymisze3163]

Love riding with good friends! What a great ride you had.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

You got that right!

[@karenallen5208]

Super fun. Good luck putting your bike in the shop. I put my Triumph in the shop a month ago and they're still waiting for the part to come from the UK. I'm about to lose my patience losing my bike this long. :(

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Fingers crossed!

[@mrwhite2628]

Great video guys! Looks like a fun time was had by all.

[@deanjenkins4716]

Funny road which goes all the way into Prescott AZ! Yes old stage coach road! Have drive it several times camping with pickup truck and 4 horse trailer! Actually just passed crown king is a beautiful old stage coach station which forestery use to use unless it got burnt down in fire last year

[@larrykaminski3269]

Thanks..I gave up my Harley a few years back. I got caught up with Itchy Boots and bought a TW200 that I really enjoy on WA back roads and FS trails. It is fun and great scenery. My only problem I have to haul to the mountain roads. I just don't want a heavy bike again at 77. Anyway, I enjoyed this video. Thanks

[@mikecole658]

what a fun episode guys 😂 well done!

[@mikecole658]

dramatic end for sure, glad you were there to help!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks Mike.

[@roadglide]

As always an absolutely epic journey. Great job team. Adventure bikes rock. Ride safe and ride often.

[@michaelreid2329]

Love you guys, your spirit, adventure and kindness and your vloggs. Ride safe.

[@milemarkermike7234]

I have been adding videos to my channel from a ride and then I come back to watching your show and wow no harley I will have to go back at your early videos to see what has happened.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

She's in the shop now, but we'll be seeing her again soon

[@milemarkermike7234]

@@TwoWheelsBigLife That's great! They are a nice bike and a great work horse needed to pull your trailer. Enjoy the show. It makes me get out and ride so much more. Motorcycling does open life to it's fullest.

[@fitzstermoto]

That looked like a LOT of fun and I absolutely LOVED the Irish/Scottish impression! Great episode and thanks so much for sharing!

[@byever1]

I didn't know Donald Sutherland rode motorcycles.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

🤣🤣👍

[@cindyn8822]

Another great video. Glad the biker at the end seemed to be okay. That was scary!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes he was just damage to the bike and his pride

[@Kiyoti]

@@TwoWheelsBigLife ...Rich....what is that jacket he was wearing....that y'all talked about at 13:11...???

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

@@Kiyoti It's a Belstaff Trials jacket.

[@AdventureswithRedbeard]

Looks like some fun riding!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

It was! Thanks Josh

[@donaldcondon3971]

A very well done video. I enjoy watching your videos. I want to get out and ride too but old man winter here in southern MN refuses to go away.

[@cc9981]

Awesome video, one can only try to imagine what it must have been like to travel to those places by stage coach. Thank you

[@mikedanaher3413]

I’ve camped in the desert a ton back in my Marine Corps days. 90 degrees during the day. Wake up to snow on the ground. Dirt riding is fun but different. Just stand up, lean back and throttle through that soft sand. Ride safe. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Good stuff!

[@neilmackinnon3371]

That was a valiant attempt at a Scottish accent. Back in the day the Belstaff Trialmaster was THE jacket for offroad riding, but they were much too expensive for my teenage buddies and I to afford. Great video, wonderful to see those historic towns.

[@davidfalgout7304]

Great ride! I was sad that it was not longer. I hope your beemer won't shock you anymore! I am however surprised that you did not mention Ted Porters Beemer shop. I am guessing you wanted it repaired under warranty .....

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

BMW would not entertain ted porters repair. do not have the funds for aftermarket suspension

[@davidfalgout7304]

@@TwoWheelsBigLife I certainly understand!

[@blearyview2254]

Stunning scenery and really enjoyed all the sights in this vid. Got to say the "Scots" accent was more Irish but it made me laugh. What an adventure you guys are on. 👍👍

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@aeror115]

Great video would love to ride with you folks

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Maybe one day!

[@Cinebar2]

Really enjoyed this one for sure. Perhaps a top 5 of your vlogs or better!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TrailBreak-Travel]

Was told in Asheville that shocks and wiring looms come out of Ukraine, hence supply issues. As this is a safety issue "negotiate" with BMW to get in touch with Ted Porter and supply you with an after market shock. He has ESA models available or may be able to rebuild your original. Stay safe. Hope to see u guys at the Georgia Rally after out move from UK to GA at the end of the month!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

we reached out to BMW and pulled one from the assembly line and shipped it. I did reach out to Ted Porter and BMW did not want to do this as its not OEM certified to rebuild 🤔

[@TrailBreak-Travel]

Should of watched full video prior to making comment!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

All good

[@Vstromxt]

You sold me on the Dunlop trailmax tires. I was considering Michelin annakee tires, they are quite a bit more expensive than the Dunlop's.

[@Slartibartfast70]

Stuff you probably know. Feel around the fork tube for any knicks or sharp edges in the future and buff out with some 600 grit sand paper. You just need to remove any sharpness. If you have air bleeders on those forks be sure to bleed them regularly. Changes in elevation and hard use can cause pressure to build. Also if you do have an air bleeder you can use an eye dropper to add oil in a pinch.

[@billcarothers9182]

Followed for the Harley Road Glide Glide Adventures. . Not so much s0 far.. Good luck in the future. God much.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

I actually have the HD in the shop now and i will be riding her again.

[@billcarothers9182]

@@TwoWheelsBigLife sure hope you do. Most support for you.

[@scooterbernieamputeeharleyride]

Thanks! Great vid!……✌🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rosscoyates]

I have a waxed Belstaff jacket in my closet. Must have shrunk over the years since it won't fit me now. I bought it in 1974.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

I have some like that. I'm under tall not overweight🤣🤣

[@SVSecondChance]

The one thing on a bike 🚲 you have to watch is every single car and you have to expect it is going to try to hit you. If you don't expect it you will get hit. if you expect it you will already have a way out. It's just a little bit of stuff you need to do when riding a bike.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes for sure great tips. I pretend everyone is a hired assassin out to run us over. keeps you on the defencive

[@Robbie6298]

Do the back way to crown king. Way more exciting.

[@grantsdad98]

I ride an R1200GS. I think Rich could have easily made this ride on his HD. Rider skills make all the difference.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes i think i could have but the road would have beat up the ol girl

[@GringoLoco]

Very interesting!

[@eddcurry1245]

I wonder what kinda comments I would get if I put a “Two Wheels” sticker on my three wheeled Spyder 😎

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Heck yeah Your knees are in the breeze Edd

[@dwightsmith4641]

Richard didn’t want to put Heidenau tires on Heidi⚠️. I’ll be interested to know how the Dunlops do in heavy rain?

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

So far Chris likes them. even in Rain. we'll see next week looks like rain and we'll be on them.

[@petekeener8943]

Hey, Rick, since I seen ya two riding with your helmets open, thought would suggest that you take a look at the Valiant 900 LS2 helmet that I got and love. the chin bar folds all the way back completely and not sticking up and can still pull down the visor and/or tented visor without the chin bar! Been using mine for about a year and love it! Can close it up too while moving if need to. Oh, and also, it has a fog proof visor that really works!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

I'll check it out. I saw an advertisement for that.

[@petekeener8943]

@@TwoWheelsBigLife If you don't find it in stock one place, keep trying, I had a hard time finding it in the color I wanted (blue) as they were selling out fast.

[@matthampton7349]

Hey Pete! I saw one of these and thought it would be a great upgrade but I heard that they were really loud inside when they were closed because of wind leaks, what’s you assessment? I have a similar helmet to what Rich is wearing.

[@petekeener8943]

@@matthampton7349 Well, mine isn't loud for a modular helmet, I'm sure a fixed closed full helmet could be quieter but I'd never what to bake inside one.

[@chrisgenever7002]

Those roads are flatter than many of the asphalt town roads here in maine. I guess I should try doing some adv riding on my s1000rr

[@not-fishing4730]

You might want to save the old shock. I'd be surprised that you couldn't have it rebuilt. Richard's right on the motorcycle accident. Four+ decades ago my brother had the same accident in San Francisco and he lost his leg below the knee.

[@Leebeaux1]

Hope it quits hurting real quick. Teddi looks good

[@railmaker]

who flys the drone for your arial pictures?

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

This was our friends drone. we do not have one. we just have a 360 camera

[@Titan500J]

I got those tires and there great of my GS 1200

[@boscodog4358]

Could you have done that road to King on miss Alice.

[@johnnysechrist6313]

The faulty part should have documentation so when the part becomes available they can't tell you , "It's out of warranty". Greedy dealers should suffer the consequences. Glad yall made friends, kindred spirits....Hope yall attend church, Jesus Loves you.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Had to reach out to BMW to get the part it took a week once that process was started

[@larryward3876]

You said it guys you need smaller bikes

[@rosscoyates]

When you move the base camp Chris should ride instead of going in the truck.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes I told her that just the other day 🤣

[@bikemikeone]

By the way, somehow I was unsubscribed. I'm told that KZbin does that occasionally. I don't know why.

[@OldBiker54]

Takes alot of Money to do what you doing

[@Dragon34th]

Objection! Women had taken over ellectric guitars & now what? Motorcycle? We're finished.

[@matthampton7349]

What’s your issue with women on motorcycles and playing electric guitars?

[@cindyn8822]

🤣

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

👍

[@jerryhubbard4461]

I can't believe y'all stand up on those small foot pegs and. ride a dirt road. That is one dangerous thing to do. I sure hope yall don't have to eat the ground with that trick.If just one foot slips, you will not make a quick recovery, but one bad slam to the ground. JS

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Actually Jerry it's much safer, on these types of bikes, your center of gravity is lower and you have more control. on a big HD No just the opposite happens.

[@c-31100]

Hello like THE show in yore program. Cant understand why you keep on driving this BMW bike: to heavy , to bad quality buy HONDA look for Pedro mota for exempel Hug Thomas

[@glennbeattie6172]

I guess having heavy bikes makes it more difficult for you. In many of your past videos you say things like "this should be a four wheel drive road". You are so wrong. All the roads I have seen you drive in Arizona are easy. Not 4wd. I have lived in AZ for 50 years and driven all the roads you have shown In your videos.