Best Day! Solo Motorcycle Ride Across State Lines | Providence RI

[@DavidHansell-t4o]

Bugzy 🌞I just noticed your video doesn’t show up on my subscription page of recently posted videos of channels I subscribe to. I have all notifications for your channel. I know I’m still subscribed to your channel. Just thought I’d let you know.😎Dave

[@BugzyMoto]

Oh yes! Thanks for bringing this up! I've been researching ways to reach a wider audience and some people think that choosing to not notify subs can help reach new viewers (it def worked for this vid). I did have the thought today that I could start making a community post (I believe that notifies subs) when I post a new video. **My normal post time is Fridays @ **4:15**** and I hope to keep that up as long as possible until there's snow on the ground 🥶 I'm gonna pin your comment in hopes other people want to share their thoughts-- would you guys like a community post each time a new video is live? 🌹

[@DavidHansell-t4o]

Bugzy 🌞It’s weird all the other channels I subscribe to their videos show up on my subscriber page but for some reason yours didn’t show up this time. It has in the past showed up on my subscriber page 😎Dave

[@DavidHansell-t4o]

Bugzy 🌞The only problem about a Community page is a lot of people don’t look at it. 😎Dave

[@DavidHansell-t4o]

Community page doesn’t notify subs. at least not for me😎Dave

[@kirk2066]

Hey BUGZY I've been watching KZbin for years and never left a comment for anyone but I like what you're doing I rode back in the seventies it's great to see your enthusiasm

[@BugzyMoto]

Wow thats so kind of you to share! Thanks for watching, hope to hear more from you!

[@captblackadder85224]

Look at you crossing state lines now! It's so much fun watching your confidence grow. I've been wanting to go to Providence for the longest time, courtesy of one Jim Carrey. I'll get there one day... just have to decide whether to fly over and rent a bike, or whether to hoof it all the way across on the ol' iron horse.

[@BugzyMoto]

aw thanks for watching my journey! I love renting bikes in different cities! Check out Twisted Road if you go the rental route.

[@benderbender1233]

👋😃👋

[@benderbender1233]

authentic 😉👍

[@benderbender1233]

new d00 iz 😘👌

[@Levish01]

What I do for stopping at hills is to keep the foot brake on slightly longer than usual, until I can feel the slight forward movement as I’m letting out the clutch and adding throttle - then I let out the brake slowly

[@nicholaskalogris9985]

Great view into Providence!

[@donalddesilets7640]

Fun video, love your upbeat personality 😊

[@NugentWalker-3573]

Nice hair cut 🎉

[@billweber3784]

The Triumph Scrambler was the bike that I always wanted when I was younger, except the bike was part of the Trophy series. I still might pick up a scrambler.

[@granjaguar8964]

Hi Bugzy. I am from Providence, I came to town 34 years ago and I like to see a woman riding a motorcycle. I like your haircut, I wish you good luck with your new motorcycle.

[@SeattleForge]

I rode nothing but Triumphs for 30 years until recently. That wee Scrambler is a lovely bike.

[@HighOnTheHawg]

Your haircut looks great! Riding in the rain isn't as bad as you think. You get soaked no matter what you're wearing and the rain stings as it hits your face but you have to ignore all that and concentrate on your machine and the road ahead. I got caught in the rain dozens of times, it's part of riding. When you stop on a hill you use your legs, feet and front brake to hold you in place. Nice bike, take care.

[@kenhoward3512]

Yes, that *was* fun to watch, Bugzy. It can't always be sunny days on pretty two-lane roads passing through farm land. Traffic and city streets make it challenging, like being on a mission. In this case, a hair-mission! Thanks for taking us along.

[@BugzyMoto]

Good point! Can’t always be sunshine and rainbows 😆 thanks for being here:)

[@birdmanf16]

I love that I found "BugMoto" on the West coast, and now Bugzy back East! Both riding the same bike, and both with a real peaceful and calm Spirit. Maybe a Triumph thing? I grew up in N.H. and started riding 54 years ago on our farm. Still riding and loving it! I truly believe you have found yourself as a biker and youtuber...your beautiful smile and personality just bursts through! It makes my day watching you and your hubby ride and discover life on two wheels. One small tip...if I may, get in the habit of squaring up more on those train track crossings...real sketchy when wet. Also...keep working on covering that front brake especially at intersections. ...and practice hard braking every time you ride! You are riding very well...smooth and aware. I flew F-16s in the AF and those two things are critical in both bikes and jets. Try watching dandan the fireman as well...he has good tips.

[@BugzyMoto]

Love BugMoto!! Super kind compliment to group us together like that 🥰 great tips too, thanks for looking out and for the kind words. Thank you for your service!

[@pcthayer]

That suggestion about the railroad tracks is a good one. Several years ago I was on my racing bicycle and going pretty fast to make the green light. In the middle of the intersection was some diagonal train tracks and the front and rear tire of the bicycle slid on those tracks and I went down hard (got skinned up pretty badly). I'm sure it would have been worse on a motorcycle.

[@BugzyMoto]

Oh man that sounds bad. Justin's dad has warned me about RR tracks too, I guess I need to approach them at an even more perpendicular angle. Thanks guys!

[@justinfrombugzy]

We love doing this and can't wait to keep sharing our journey and experiences with everyone 🎉❤

[@bread_602]

I live in the same area! it was nice to see you go through the same places i go through regularly

[@atomp9344]

Self care days are the best days and I’m stoked you had a great one!

[@BugzyMoto]

Thanks!! 🥯 lol

[@nicholaskalogris9985]

Doing a video in New York’s Hudson Valley would be awesome.

[@guywolff]

Nice to see Providence .I have been riding since 1968 on all sorts of bikes and have a 2017 Street Scrambler 900 tithe I have put 20 000 miles on ..I love the bike . Maybe Old Sturbridge Village would be a nice ride ..My wife came from Franklin Ma as a little girl .If you get all the way out to Wellfleet, PJ's has the best onion rings in 200 miles :) .Enjoy the beautiful bike ! .Maybe a pannier for a rain suit and warm gear for the cooler weather .. Have a blast ..We are out in Litchfield Ct ..If you find yourself on RT 202 and see a pottery shop stop in for a visit , Yours Guy

[@erich.4305]

I came upon your channel because when I am not riding my motorcycle I like to watch others do so. Also since I live in Connecticut I am drawn to videos in New England. I am a pretty basic guy never putting much thought into appearance. The way you spoke about going to salon and using your hair to have it reflect the authentic you was intersting. It seems to me many women just talk about going to the salon to be pampered. YOu got me to understand others from a different perspective. I like the motorcycle part more than the salon part of the video. I can certainly relate to your comment about gratitude. My time on my bike always puts me in a place where I am grateful for the good things in life. Peace.

[@BugzyMoto]

Hey there, thats so cool that you have a new perspective on us ladies and our salon time. I said it before and I'll say it again: gratitude and motorcycles go together like peanut butter and jelly 😆 Thanks for watching and sharing!

[@RamblinManMoto]

Fun video!

[@rhodyriderz]

I live just north of Providence it’s always Funny to take a Ride Thru the East Side into the City 👊🏍️

[@BugzyMoto]

Oh cool! I really love providence:)

[@hghrnndz4181]

I enjoyed your video and your personality

[@ericromeiro6688]

Did you keep your Yamaha XS 650 ? Nice Bikes & Videos 👍😊

[@BugzyMoto]

Yes! That bikes not going anywhere. 🌹 Thanks for watching!

[@ericromeiro6688]

@@BugzyMoto Thanks 😊

[@mikespeaks6038]

I'm an old 58 year old man. I wouldn't change anything about you. You don't realize how much cooler you are than the majority of people you're age. I so enjoy watching you and your husband out having fun riding. I wish I had started riding when I was as young as youins.

[@BugzyMoto]

Haha aw what a kind comment! Thank you so much! Hope to hear more from you, what do you ride?

[@mikespeaks6038]

@@BugzyMoto a Honda SCL500 Scrambler, and a Yamaha TW200, and I also ride my wife's Honda Trail 125. Actually more than she does. Lol

[@BugzyMoto]

@@mikespeaks6038 nice!!! Have you seen the Revzilla youtube vid on the trail125 trip across Alaska?! check it out!

[@tjfitzpatrick4456]

My’re age is only a number dog pull up to the hello?

[@508knucklehead]

Loved the video. Uphill stops .. hold the front brake, clutching in friction zone. Maybe we’ll meet on road sometime. Stay safe

[@pipersall6761]

Thanks for the ride! Thats a nice hair salon, your hair looks great. Youre very stylish and pretty, and you ride a bike! Plant City is awesome.

[@BugzyMoto]

Thank you so much! and thanks for watching, your support means a lot!

[@tvd1188]

Great lil adventure, thanks for taking us along. Theres something about crossing state borders that really feels cool on a motorcycle. I think i cross NH/MA almost weekly since i love riding up there. But as i've gained confidence, riding in every New England state is bucket list every riding season. This year I only went to Westerly in RI, but haven't been to Providence on a bike in years!!! I love plant city so maybe thats my next day trip! Ride safe out there. PS theres no trick to uphill stops, unfortunately its a "practice makes perfect" thing. You'll get it!

[@BugzyMoto]

Yeah it feel so cool crossing state lines haha “cool” is a great word for it. Love that bucket list idea! The nitro cold brew coffee from plant city was so good I’ve been dreaming of it ever since. Thanks for watching 🌹

[@tvd1188]

@@BugzyMoto A fun one is doing CT/RI/MA in one day, or MA/NH/ME in one day. You dont have to go deep into a state to say you made it there! :)

[@kramer8865]

Great video, seemed like a fun little day trip. My tip for stopping on hills is to find the sweet spot with the clutch to where the motorcycle stays in place (typically just at the biting point) where the motorcycle will not roll either forwards or backwards. This makes traversing hills much easier as you will have your hand ready to roll on the throttle as the traffic begins to move and will not need to worry about the brake lever. This works great for short lights or when you are in slight traffic on hills.

[@BugzyMoto]

Hey Kramer! Thanks for that tip, definitely going to practice and keep that in mind 🌹

[@meandmyhondashadowvlx600]

I’m north of Boston , if you wanna meet up sometime before the snow flys ,, let me know

[@adamcoletti83]

I’ve also said that Providence is the hidden gem of New England. Next summer try taking the bike to the shoreline of RI. I’m there often on my bike!

[@BugzyMoto]

To the shore! For sure!! 🤪 thanks for watching

[@wicked_smaaht]

Ride down to Narragansett, then take the Verazzano Bridge to Jamestown and Beavertail lighthouse, and then to Newport crossing the Newport Pell bridge. Stop by at the Second Beach, the Sachuest Wildlife Sanctuary, then ride around Middletown, Portsmouth, and cross the Mt. Hope bridge to Bristol, Colt State Park, and (if summertime and seafood lover) dine at Blount’s Shack in Warren, RI. That’s my favorite day trip.

[@BugzyMoto]

Wow this was so kind of you to share. Thank you for the thoughtful itinerary!! I'm adding your route to our list:)

[@georgew8632]

Clutch is your tool for hill combine with front brake keep both feet on the ground its all practice find a hill with no traffic you'll get it buggy nice video by the way.

[@BugzyMoto]

nice! ok I'll put in some practice time for sure, thanks so much for the tips!

[@justinfrombugzy]

@@BugzyMotoBack to the pahkin' garage we go! hill practice and practicing fast stops using the parking lot lines as a reference point 🏍️🎉

[@johnharney3271]

The Cape in the fall is a nice day trip. Riverview in Whareham is a nice breakfast spot

[@johnharney3271]

Clancey’s in Dennisport is a nice place

[@BugzyMoto]

Oh good ideas!! Thank you and thanks for watching:)

[@markmiller7103]

Thank you for taking us with you tip for hills I have the same bike same year it's been great left foot down hand on the clutch since it is assist shouldn't worry about stalling. Right foot on brake and hand on throttle and Triumphs side bag and rack go alone way on longer trip's thank you again be safe on your travels. p.s your hair looks great

[@BugzyMoto]

Thank you!! I'm going to do the one foot trick for sure, love that we have the same bike! By the way, I stashed extra batteries for my key fob under the seat cause I've heard stories of that battery dying and people are left stranded! This bike came with a wicked nice hepco and becker side bag, I'll put it back on for longer trips. I just got some rok straps that are working really well to tie down a small duffle on my seat. Thanks for watching:)

[@markmiller7103]

@@BugzyMoto The key fob hasn't giving me any problems but I would rather just have a key about the only thing I don't like but you would not get stranded if the battery dies you would just lie it the key fob in the tray where you see the radio sign near your usb under the seat it will start even if your battery is dead the extra keys will do the same I also carry a few extra battery's take care be safe an thank you again for sharing your journey with us.

[@nycmaverick]

Take the peashooters off and replace them with the Motune Jupiter -2 exhaust. Totally transforms the sound

[@codyprice7890]

We have the same bike!!! I love my 1200xc and I'm in ct

[@BugzyMoto]

Oh sweet! Thanks for watching, twinsies!

[@tsav6952]

Love your hairstyle is has a 60's chic look to it. How do you like your Scrambler? I have considered downsizing from my BMW sport touring bike and these have intrigued me. I've heard other Triumph owners comment about their squeaky brakes too.

[@BugzyMoto]

Thank you!! I love the Scrambler! Interesting about the squeaky breaks thing. I definitely still have a lot to learn but I'm enjoying it for sure.

[@raddrider4466]

I'm loving the new bike. It looks like it has what you originally stated that you were looking for in a new bike. I remember when you tried the HD 883 and you said you wanted something "modern", I was thinking the Sportster wasn't that. Although I thought you rocked that bike. The neck tube you wear, besides keeping you warm, also makes getting your helmet on and off with earrings. I'm a guy and only have one. I can't tell you how many times I get stabbed by the post. With all the female moto-bloggers out there I'm surprised that no one has given that tip. PS - that sandwich looks amazing

[@BugzyMoto]

ahhh the 883 I rented in Nash, I loved that bike so much. The Scrambler is exactly what I was looking for, I'm so excited about this bike. You blew my mind with the neck tube & earrings thing! I never wear earrings when I ride cause its so uncomfortable but I gotta try your hack with the neck tube. Thanks for watching!! 🌹

[@raddrider4466]

@@BugzyMoto Mini hoops work even better than studs. No back post to stab you.

[@michaelruta3105]

Bugzy I am from the area and enjoyed your video. I have a 2008 Triumph tiger 1050 Love it. I f I could suggest turning south on Rt 118 in Rehoboth towards Warren and Bristol RI plenty of things to do there and then go over Saconett bridge into Portsmouth and come back thru Tiverton, Westport, Dartmouth Faunce Corner Road to the back side of Freetown state forest in Assonet and back to Taunton or Raynham The only Highway is getting from Portsmouth to Tiverton for about a 1000 yards on and off. If you really want to explore go to Little Compton RI. That is the End of the Earth. I am old and still have the same nervous excitement about riding.

[@BugzyMoto]

Hey there, thanks so much for those cool route recommendations, I'm especially interested in Little Compton! After this little PVD trip I'm very inspired to see more of RI on a motorcycle:)

[@vtwinnking]

I’m in Providence RI , lmk if you’re looking for a riding buddy 👍

[@babyboy1971]

Awesome video and a great haircut! May I ask what camera you use to vlog with? Footage looks great. Keep up the cool videos!

[@BugzyMoto]

Thank so much! I use a GoPro Hero10, I have two of them and I gotta say I'm unimpressed. Happy about the actual video quality but its really difficult sometimes. They turn off and dont turn back on again very frequently and they love to disconnect from my Rode mics when I least expect it. I went with GoPro cause I assumed they were the best but I wish I researched it more. I see a Insta360 Ace Pro in my future. Feel free to ask me any other Qs you have about this stuff, I'll be super honest. Thanks for watching!

[@babyboy1971]

@@BugzyMotoI posted a comment but I think it got lost? Here goes again!!!! Oh I have too much to say on this subject! 😂 I am a photographer and I have OCD, so I am a camera nerd to say the least! Lol. GoPro: I just got my first one earlier this year for my birthday. It’s the Hero 12. Great in sunlight and on summertime days. Luckily I live in Southern California so we get a lot of nice “GoPro Weather”. Lol. But at night, or even dusk, the GoPro fails. So I got a pocket 3. Ahhh-mazing. But not an action camera. Fragile. Fabulous. Not finicky. I wanted more. So, OCD in hand, I weighed up the Ace Pro and the DJI Action 5 Pro. The Ace Pro is INCREDIBLE. The Ace Pro 2 aims to be even better. Despite this, I followed a whim and bought the Action 5 Pro. Its excellent, IF (big if) you dial in the right settings. Luckily, I follow a KZbinr called @TravelingAhn and he is my DJI mentor! I also recommend@motorcyclesdaily. He is crushing it with the action 5. For Ace Pro, check @londoneats. Heck I might save up and buy an Ace Pro when the 2 hits & the price drops. I just posted my first three tests of the Action 5. Just footage, no commentary yet. More to come. Feel free to go to my channel and leave a comment. I’ve been on KZbin for years but haven’t posted much. I plan on expanding my channel to review cameras and vlog my weird life. Keep up the great content. And let me know what you get and how you like it! ✌️ PS: Curious to know your GoPro settings, your footage is impressive. ESPECIALLY the indoors stuff. How did you do that on a GoPro? Love to know. My indoor footage on my GoPro looks pretty bad. Yours is solid!

[@DavidHansell-t4o]

Nice little trip Bugzy 🌞that weather looked threatening. That hair style suits you, very French looking. You should have kept Justin on FaceTime longer (who knows what he would come up with)😂I’m not vegan 🥗 but that sandwich looked good 👍 😎Dave

[@BugzyMoto]

Thank you, sunshine Dave! and who knows what I edited out from that sassy facetime call lol 🌹

[@justinfrombugzy]

@@BugzyMotoI remember it being a whollllle lot spicier than that 😂 but probably for the best that you can "normalize" me 🎉

[@unstoppablefarce3204]

re: starting from a stop on an uphill - When you stop, put only your left foot down keeping your right foot on the rear brake. (Or put both feet down if necessary when actually coming to a stop, then switch to left foot down / right foot on brake once you are fully stopped.) The rear brake when stopped is more than enough to keep you from rolling backward and allows your hands to be free to concentrate only on the throttle & clutch. There is no downside to doing this any time you are stopped, hill or not, so it's not like you need to remember something special when on a hill. Then @kramer8865 's advice on finding that spot where the clutch is just about to engage and learning how much throttle to give to get the bike started without killing it is the next step. FYI, this is exactly the same process (the clutch / throttle balance) those of us who learned how to drive a manual transmission car / truck used, so this isn't even motorcycle-specific advice ... in case you ever encounter a manual transmission car... 😄

[@BugzyMoto]

I'm totally going to practice the one foot down thing, thanks for sharing that. And yes!! Last year I learned how to drive a manual transmission car, it's just so diferent when its hands and not feet. I'm gonna find a good hill to practice on before I overthink this thing too much lol Thanks for watching!

[@MrStingraybernard]

I’ve been riding for over 20 years and I wouldn’t want to drive there

[@BugzyMoto]

haha why exactly? I had similar comments when I rode to Brockton MA for lunch last year. Thanks for watching!

[@pcthayer]

Glad you had fun going to Providence. That is a great city. If you saw it years ago you wouldn't recognize it. It was somewhat sleazy in the 1970s. As bad as the corruption Providence had back then, Buddy Cianci sure did a good job rebuilting the city. If you haven't been to "Water Fire" (which I think is done for the season) you should go, it is great but always hard to find parking. (BTW...parking a motorcycle in the city, you may want to think of some additional security to detur theft....although you probably have full coverage on the bike including theft insurance.)

[@BugzyMoto]

I've heard the city has changed a lot! We've been meaning to check out water fire but never have, next year for sure:)

[@justinfrombugzy]

@@BugzyMotowe've been saying "next year" for the last 8 years 😂 looks like we gotta get it documented as a Bugzy vid in 2025 🔥💦

[@M_J_Glide_22]

You're in my backyard here in RI... We should ride

[@YammiePro]

Maybe Handguards are cool?

[@BugzyMoto]

Haha they might be! I’ve considered taking them off but they’re growing on me.

[@DavidHansell-t4o]

@BugzyMoto Bugzy 🌞Don’t take the hand guards off. If you want to ride in the colder weather or rain it will protect your hands from the cold wind or rain 😎Dave

[@JapanHeresWhy]

Might want to blur your plates, etc. People are fucking weird.

[@tjfitzpatrick4456]

Can confirm people are weird (Fucking Exist)

[@Zulutime44]

I like it, a nice round look to your head. Natural is best, never cover your pretty face with your hair. Same goes for excessive make up, IMO. PS your bike needs some loud mufflers to hear that beautiful Bonneville sound.