Cross Country Motorcycle Challenge Almost Killed Me. Episode 03

Cross Country Motorcycle Challenge Almost Killed Me. Episode 03 of my cross country motorcycle trip on the new Harley-Davidson Road Glide!
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[@drjjpak]

Well Done, Jess. You already looked tired at 100 miles. To persevere as you did was very impressive. Driving 1,000 miles in a car or truck is beyond most people's capabilities, so your commitment and endurance are well noted.

[@RideWithAlex]

Hats off. Iron butt in February you really wanted to test your limits. As some one who ride all year long I know the pain and I felt it through the your face expressions, been there 😂. Awesome trip and can't wait for the full review!

[@Paul20661]

Oh hey 👋🏻 😂

[@geraldmerkel7145]

Yo Jess, year round Rider here. I feel your pain. I'm old school and probably a little senile but I have refused to go with heated gear just because of electrical malfunction possibilities. I wear all the high-tech layering systems. Wind shear/ stopper gear is Heaven sent. Easily seen the pain in your face. You are my SuperHero , been there done that. non-riders have no idea. You Meet the Nicest People on a Honda Valkyrie/ Goldwing/Fury. Keep the Shiny Side Up.

[@HarryNoze]

Badass Jess! You’re a mile gobbler. I need more of that in 2024

[@garyallmond6535]

Congratulations on doing your first IBA ride. I have watched you do one or two others and thought that you had submitted them, you should have! My only recommendation is that if you are tired before you start, DON'T START! I understand that you wanted to get home, but being tired, cold, and losing focus are all items that can lead to disaster. I enjoy your content too much for something to happen to you!

[@tomdillon6758]

Did 650 on a raked rigid 48 pan in the 70's, me 20's. 1989, same bike, 1500 mile, 3 day trip, me 40. Parked it when we got back and literally haven't started it since. Me 70's now, Ultra Classic. There's a surprise. Wow, you put on some impressive miles, and make your adventures interesting for your followers. Thanks.

[@trailingarm63]

I felt your pain. I had a naked BMW R1200R for a decade. London and back for me is 460 miles and the last time I did it I nearly froze to death going home in the early hours In December. Swearing out loud in the darkness I rode faster and faster just to get the ordeal over. When I got in it took me two hours to get warm enough to sleep and I had just about every duvet in the house on my bed. Last year I swapped my bike for a 1250RT. Big fairing, big windscreen, heated grips, heated seat. Also bought a keis heated vest. Talk about a transformation! I now tackle winter trips with pleasure.

[@grumpyoldretiredcop8382]

Glad to see that you got it done despite the heated gear issues! That's a brutal ride, especially in the cold. Good final review from the viewpoint of a touring rider.

[@360chris88]

Thanks jess great video hope you had fun can't wait to see the next video

[@karnijj1]

I am really impressed with your effort, I could see the discomfort on your face through Arizona. You showed alot of grit and determination, well done girl. absolutely hard ass.

[@davidbreen4353]

i agree with K mijj1

[@robertd2363]

You are amazing! Well done! Looking forward to the review keep safe

[@charlenenoblick5196]

I cried alot watching this!😭 I could feel the cold, and kept hoping you could get the heated gear fixed. A very honest video, and was very glad you found a warm room! Ride safe, and warm, when you need to!! You really can take the " hard knocks" and come out smiling! Looking forward to the next review.❤❤ ❤❤❤❤

[@maraudermitchelli]

I watch this channel because woman you can crush miles…you’re my mile crushing inspiration 😊

[@leonbeck6254]

Loved your great view on the HD. Pretty looks nice But you need things that Work. Great job. Rest up for your next Adventure 🎅🏼🏍🇺🇸🤗😍🙏

[@leedanielson7452]

Jess that is amazing! Wow! 😊❤❤❤

[@daviddraper6240]

Great video Jess….and great going…I remember a long trip I took many years ago. It was sometime after March of 1984. The Billy Joel single The Longest Time was playing on the radio. It played a lot on this trip. I had a job interview in Northern Calif and I lived close to Los Angeles. Nope, didn’t take the job..It’s about a 440 mile one way trip. I drove up, had the interview and returned the same day. It was close to 900 miles. I didn’t do this on a bike though. I was in a fairly new 1984 Nissan pickup. I was beat after that trip, so I can’t imagine how you’d feel after doing 1000 miles on a bike even as well built as a Harley Davidson Road Glide..Great going though, and keep the videos coming…👍

[@lenframe]

Awesome!!! Congratulations on the ride. I admire you for being able to get it done. It is truly amazing!

[@montozza4217]

Great job, Jess! One tip for cold: layers. I am literally never cold on my challenger or my r1250rt (yes, good windshield also helps tremendously) when I wear tiny lamb wool long sleeves as my first layer. Then hiking long sleeve such as those from freeze out company. I have either regular fleece vest or hear powered vest. Most of the time fleece vest is enough. And on top of that Moto jacket with inside jacket of course. I even have $250 Sedicci, nothing fancy What also gives me HUGE difference is Klim balaclava. Tried a few but only Klim balaclava is truly wind proof 100% When it comes to gloves, anything with lamb wool inside and leather outside would be the best choice

[@9milsOn2wheels]

More power to ya, I would have waited for summer!

[@derfskittlers6125]

I have heated grips now and they are FANTASTIC.

[@dennyclosser8456]

Respect girl! I did 800 miles once in a day on my dresser. Electra glide many moons ago in my 30s. Where I could literally wake up the next morning and not feel too much pain… not so today. I try to stay off the freeway whenever I travel two-lane highway is the way I like to cross country. Two 300 miles a day max. Plus you just get to see more of the country. I’ve been caught in the snow too many times I live in Colorado. No fun. I don’t have any electric gear but if I know it’s gonna snow I just don’t ride. Stay safe girl. Don’t push it too hard. We are still gonna love you.

[@tashawroten5895]

You make it look so easy my longest ride was 250 miles and I thought I was ready to die lol😂. Love seeing you crush the miles and I like the map you had in the corner. You give me and others goals!!

[@rodneyhanbaum697]

Jess, I bought a 24 RoadGlide Jan. 30 2024, the entertainment system had to be updated before delivery, then once again, yesterday 2/26/24... this second update all seems good and even the volume seems better. I was told by the service GM that this system is so new that it requires these update, and not repairs, therefore there is no recall on them. The GM, stated that from what they were told by HD this should be the last system update required. Congratulations on the Iron Butt.not easy, especially in sketchy weather... Stay safe ...

[@HerTwoWheels]

Yep! Definitely new software!

[@prestontolliver2100]

I absolutely love this video! I especially loved when you drop a gps window in highlighting your route. Awesome! By the way, this trip video content was especially special because I watched Blockheads video as well. I loved the “crossover” and engagement from watching your content then his. Mind blowing 🤯 and freakin cool! Love you Jess❤. Respect. ✌🏼🤙🏼

[@HerTwoWheels]

Awesome, thank you!

[@leedanielson7452]

I don't think I could do that! I have driven 1000 miles in a day in the car but that's a totally different thing now...

[@ManningupMBM]

Nothing better than riding across country love taking back roads as well!

[@ianrobertson9968]

That just looked like torture 😱

[@brianheffernan8982]

Congratulations on another 1000-mile iron butt victory. By the way, don't you think all Harley windshields should have a flip-top to avoid helmet buffeting? I'd also like to see a height adjustment on the windshield.

[@allentraylor5659]

NO WIND PROTECTION, ON THAT VERY EXPENSIVE BIKE. NOT EVEN A MOTORIZED SHEILD.... Finally an "HONEST " REVIEW.... BIG POINTS, BABY .

[@2WheelsNcoffee]

The thumbnail of this video with you lying face down on the ground had me cracking up

[@lonecowboyadventures]

Great ride!! Good job hanging in there!

[@rockymtnbri]

Glad to see you survived the frigid Iron Butt you endured!

[@hywayman68]

Great job! You're a boss on two wheels for sure.

[@Flipnred78]

RESPECT ❤️👍🏽

[@michaelmullen2991]

Brrrr!🥶 My girlfriend (who is now my wife) on her 1991 Vulcan 750 and me on my 1982 KZ1100A did an Iron Butt from Woodland Park, CO to Greencastle, IN in early June 1995. Started out with frost on the road, then later in the day heat, a tornado in Kansas, and later rush hour in St Louis, then later a Hugh thunderstorm with blinding rain. We were glad when it was done at the end of the day.

[@1967Rick]

Congratulations!🎉

[@Burroughspoint]

Love to see that big 'ol "Sweet home Alabama" sign. Always a welcome sight after long days on the road!

[@donavanmeyers4584]

Congratulations, great job, i actually did my ironbutt in early May back in 2011 without heated gear and it was cold so i feel your pain

[@gl2856]

Well done Jess , from an all year rider here in the U.K. all for pleasure no commuting, mostly in the rain here , we are all different but to me 1000 miles in almost a straight line on free ways etc etc is imho a waste of fuel , and motorcycling to me has to be fun and you sure didn’t have any fun on that ride , but you completed what you set out to do and I take my hat off to you , I’ve been motorcycling now for over 60 years bought an R18 awhile ago for my 80 th and love it I know you do to , stay safe young lady I love your show , Graham

[@StéphaneDussault-b7y]

I do with my friend Jean-Marc a Irun butt from South off the Border (South/North Carolina) to Montréal (Canada) on march, we come back to Miami (Florida). We use 95, 66, 17, 81, 87 to Canada border. 1608 km full north, we stopped at Montréal because a lot of snow and ice on the road. We take the road to Québec city a next day. It's a long way... we weared snowmobile dress near Albany. I really understand what you talking about, how much it's tough. Me on a Low Rider 100th 2003 black/grey and Marc on a Fat Boy. After that I bought a Road Glide Ultra 2017 two tone and Marc a FLHTK all black.

[@jonenglish6617]

You might love a helmet with integrated sunglasses. i love mine

[@HerTwoWheels]

I have one

[@specialed5098]

Hats off to you Lady. 1000 miles isn't for everyone. You My Dear are a Rock Star

[@sforr731]

Hats off to ya Jess! I’ve been riding 30 years, still never done an iron butt, but definitely don’t think I could handle that cold 🤷‍♂️

[@L8again902]

You're like the Energizer bunny! You just keep on going. Thanks for taking us along.

[@kerrymcclure7503]

Maybe she needs some bunny ears for her helmet

[@tarynsanmartino8930]

Hi Jess, Iron butt #3! You are amazing. The bike is amazing minus the pitfalls that you mentioned. If I were the owner of Harley I'd give you that baby and do your recommended upgrades for free. Just saying... You never mentioned the seat comfort. I'm assuming that means it's amazing. I felt so sorry for you not having the tunes, but especially the heated gear not working. How you rode though it just boggles my mind. Well by now after looking at the date from then until today I sure hope that you've thawed out, gotten and ton of rest, and worked out the kinks. Congratulations to you and I admire your riding spirit!

[@KeViNMCMXXCIX]

Congrats on the iron butt Jess! Well done, I bet resting up and warming up after felt like a godsend. 😆

[@Kenelz1]

Great info! Your video answered two of my three quiestions I've had about the '24s, the windshield, and the display in the sun. My third quistion is about the seat, I've never had a stock seat that was good. But, you doing an Ironbutt on a stock seat with no complaints from you says volumes!

[@JUSTIS.Motorwomen]

Well done 👏🏾 yeah SS1000 🤙🏾💪🏾 congratulations it's in the books 🎉

[@Ridingdakotas701]

That was awesome seeing you ride through that cold - it's easy to let the brain say to quit until it's warmer. I love my adjustable windshield and heated grips on my Indian Challenger 😉

[@robertlumsden942]

you did great. with the ride on that new bike you can truly give an assessment of it. most ride 10 miles and think they can critique. good job.

[@clintharrison3369]

So glad you didn’t show or talk about the atrocious section of the interstate between Beaumont Tx and Vinton La. Such an embarrassment

[@brianhornak5937]

SAFE Travels..PRAYING you visit NJ so we can have coffee time🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@evensteven0254]

Amazing video & congrats on your Iron Butt accomplishment Jess!

[@christopherhoagland5441]

You should have seen my husband and I yelling at the television as you were rolling into Mobile, Alabama and entering the tunnel !! We live in Fairhope….just 8 miles off I10 😊. Next time you come through Alabama you’re welcome to come stay with us and our pitty Sophia 🐶. Great video !! Brave ride !!

[@leftymadrid]

Jess, Hello there, Jessie here! A huge hug and hello from the outskirts of Madrid, Spain! Love the adventures you share! Yeah, that cold is hard to deal with... Get those layers going 😊 Always, safe riding!❤

[@XenaTheQuadCamBikah]

I can’t do 1000 miles in a day in a super comfy car and have no desire to try it on my motorcycle but have to admire your persistence. Good job! 💪 Edit: that sucks about the heated gear fail. 😢

[@Judd_SC]

What a beast!! Great job Jess💪🏻

[@billsteeves2974]

The drive across Escambia bay into Daphne is cool

[@keithmuch837]

Awesome that you did the iron butt, not sure it was worth the cold ride though. Congratulations

[@Jarvisbiker]

Yah that battery charging port only comes with a 7 amp fuse, and with all that heated gear you want a 20 amp to keep it cookin........Great ride girl, showing up the boys again !!

[@WhiskeyFireJosie]

lol.. it only took 3 days 😂 you can ride sun up to sundown and still be in TX. Got to love it.

[@4940markhutchins]

You are tough. I have suffered hypothermia in the past because of crappy gear choices, so non-working heated gear would have stopped me in my tracks. I’m sure the new RG worked great, but one thing that made my Iron Butt a piece of cake and actually fun was my Goldwing DCT Tour.

[@ashleywells2317]

Ahh! I can’t imagine being that cold 😳🥶

[@HerTwoWheels]

It was definitely an experience!

[@livetoridecando]

I’ve gone 700 miles in a day with no stops anywhere for anything. I was however in a semi truck. Anyway, another great video.

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Congrats on the Iron Butt, I feel your pain with riding in the cold. Back in November 1979 I rode my Harley Shovelhead from North Carolina to El Paso Texas in 5 days. At that time the speed limit was 55 MPH, it was hell at times. Rained every mile from New Orleans to Houston and I was frozen and wet as there was no heated gear at that time.

[@CoolnSerious]

WoW that was a really educational video for me ,been curious about riding in those low temperatures ,be safe out there!!!

[@vacache]

I love the overlay of the map

[@docelliot66]

Done good work there Jess - we felt for ya - good honest review too. Onya 🤙🏼

[@sandgroper1970]

Impressed, I may not ride a motorcycle but the furthest I have been able to to drive a car in one go is about 300 miles before, I literally have to stop and eat and sleep…

[@2hotFL]

Congrats on completing the challenge. You are tough doing it in that cold weather! Now get some sleep, I think I could pack almost all of my belongings in those bags under your eyes!

[@LuckyDogGaming]

Oh man, Iron butt episode, and first on YT, (in the world?) to complete one on the new Road Glide! Go Jess, Go! EDIT: Just got to the map overlay part, that’s cool, please include this in more roadtrip videos but with more detail if possible? That’s awesome! At the end, Is this going to be your first actual review video of a motorcycle?

[@shakey2634]

Wow...too bad about the wind issue. I just don't have that problem with my adjustable windscreen on my BMW R1200 RT.

[@six.....]

I've never had the doors pop open on mine. I do agree with the vent I have to leave it halfway open

[@aholecop5547]

Another great video. I really enjoy the traveling videos . Music was great also . Looking forward to the next one 👍

[@bbfly4me]

I keep cheering you on. You go girl.

[@53pak]

That was painful to watch. I'm done. I do wish you the best though and hope you stay safe. May the lessons you learn from the mistakes you make not be life changing. I know I've made a few and I'm still riding after 50 years. Good luck to you and your husband.

[@RoadGlider1839]

Great Job Jess! Im watching your likes and it startted at 140 now its at 171 Great work !!

[@danielhooper6280]

That's looks like a good ride and passing through lake charles is where I live lol love your videos

[@brucegerken1063]

Great video thank you very well done.

[@kevinsterner9490]

Wow what a great job. You are awesome. The most I have done is 523 on my ADV bike (Africa Twin) doing an Iron But in the cold is really impressive

[@850moto]

Thank you for sharing your experience…

[@jtec99]

Lol the thumbnail is a classic!

[@davidbreen4353]

yeah, that thumbnail is hilarious!!

[@bradwilliams4921]

Congratulations on a safe trip.

[@hillbilly9804]

Not many men would have been able to hang in there for that ride. Nice. Stay safe out there.

[@PNWrides]

My heart sank hearing about your heated gear issue. Good on you for the iron butt. I hope I don’t sound snarky, but I’m surprised you didn’t find some gas station somewhere with a fuse set you could buy to get your heated gear going again. I had that same thing happen to me on a cross country trip and was able to find a fuse set pack at a Qwik Stop and get my gear working again. That kind of cold is miserable. Glad you made is safely.

[@JohnDStrand]

I recognize that TJ Maxx! Lake City Woo-hoo!

[@stevenwaller192]

Hi Jess! I’m hoping you address the newer adjustable wings on the Roadglide fairing. I am curious if they help with any buffeting and or guide the wind past your legs/ Knees. I’m hoping that Advan black comes up with a like fitting for the older Roadglides

[@damerkman]

I have been waiting for this one

[@Paul20661]

ALRIGHT LET'S SEE THE END OF THIS AMAZING MINI SERIES

[@xrider3732]

You and Shadetree should do a collaboration video on your near-death, hypothermic, cross-country trips!

[@baggerbuley]

Well done Jess 🤘🤘

[@DWinthekeys]

Nicely done Lady!! Sorry your heated gear didn’t work as advertised but you still managed it. I’m hoping to do an iron butt from the Florida Keys up to Charlotte NC in the near future. Any tips you care to share are greatly appreciated!

[@KNBProds]

i moved from HTX back to WTFlorida last november. i don't miss the great blight of texass. but i did recognize the HTX skyline, the traffic, the san jacinto river, all that. i don't miss it though.

[@iworkit24650]

Congratulations way to hang in there

[@SalRuggiero]

Your Amazing , and you rode all by yourself . God bless you , I live in Sebastian Fla about one hour & a half South of Daytona , and I am in my 70's and I have 4 different models of motorcycles , one is my old Harley Softail , but I will be riding my 2016 I ndian Chieftain classic . It has only 10,000 miles and just put on new tires and had the bike service at the Indian Dealer . I am planning a trip from florida taking the long backroads to Maggie Valley in the 1st week in April . I can't get any of these old Fossill Rockers that want to go , so I might have to go solo .

[@ronoldcross8189]

Nice honest review.

[@michaeldholmes1957]

Congratulations on accomplishing the iron butt👍

[@robertbarbaree4190]

As nice as the new bikes are, I can't imagine doing that on a bike that wasn't set up for me! I finally saw the new white/chrome road glide yesterday and it was sweet. If I didn't want a 2nd "play" bike, I'd be jones'n hard!

[@stuartheaydon-lc6qe]

Enjoying ur video, from Australia 🇦🇺

[@strokerup]

Thanks for the update,glad you made it through! curious were you dropped off the bike at.