Cross-Country Motorcycle Trip | Day 1: San Diego, CA to Yuma, AZ

[@billdee2201]

In 1976 I rode my rigid frame pan head from San Diego to Cape Cod. We left Memorial Day weekend and arrived at the cape for 4th of July. Lots of great memories

[@CrunchMoto]

That must have been a helluva ride! I’ll never complain about comfort on my Road King again. Do you still ride? Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@TK-cl1jm]

I'm in Vermont! Let's organize another one! 2022 Cape Cod to San Diego! Who's in!

[@blinker202]

@@TK-cl1jm Me and my 96 Heritage Softail have been seriously thinking about a cross country trip this Spring/Summer from Philly to LA. My wife could not stomach the trip, and I don't have any buddies who are interested. Riding solo is pretty risky, so your comment caught my eye. There should be a portal that connects people who just want an extra set of wheels close by as backup...but vetted so you're not cruising with a psycho (sorry for sounding rude...it's the Italian in me).

[@TK-cl1jm]

@@blinker202 That would be great, and you don't sound rude at all! Maybe I'm part Italian!

[@locomotiveengineer4779]

​@John Procacci why ya say solo would be risky? Because of some of the cities/towns you'll pass through or in the event of mechanical issues etc? I'm planning on doing US 50 from Coast to Coast next month.

[@lawrycain9739]

Agree this is an exciting adventure. Great video.

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks! Just wait… I’m about to ride from Key West, FL to the top of Alaska

[@TheTimbalaya]

This man doing something I’ve dreamed about for years. Can’t wait for day two.

[@CrunchMoto]

Make it happen! I had been dreaming about this for a while too. I had the route planned for months before the opportunity finally came about.

[@bmoney599]

Me and my wife are planning a desert trip one day we're jumping on the bike and just going no time frame just leave and when we get back we get back

[@rodbean6530]

I rode Daytona Beach to San Diego and back to Daytona Beach in December 2007 on my 2006 Fatboy. I took mostly 98 out -10days- and I 8 and I 10 back home-3 days. One of my favorite lifetime memories! Thanks for the trip down memory lane; looking forward to watching the rest of the trip.

[@CrunchMoto]

Awesome! Enjoy

[@harveylongone3293]

As soon as winter is over I'm heading out as well

[@CrunchMoto]

Awesome! Enjoy

[@Rathofcon]

Thanks for the ride along. A few decades ago I made the the reverse trip, from Yuma to SD. This vid let me relive many moments from that trip.

[@CrunchMoto]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for commenting, Cheers

[@sactown900]

Bucket list. Thanks for sharing.

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks for watching!

[@Lloyd-mo]

ive watched this video before. i like the right mix of narrative and music, not outrageous. good job

[@CrunchMoto]

Hey guy, I appreciate that a lot! Thanks for watching and commenting

[@aaronritzenthaler]

Love you using the 2003(100th anniversary road king.. one of my favorites)Harley.

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks! hope you enjoy the series

[@davidthomas3725]

I ride alone every summer from PA to AZ, UT, CO, NM or elsewhere out west...LOVE IT!!! Great video!!! I lived in San Diego for 3 years while in the Navy and if it wasn't so expensive I'd live there right now...America's Finest City!!!

[@CrunchMoto]

It’s a great city to visit!

[@kentwilliams4152]

Love that HARLEY sound!!

[@CrunchMoto]

Nothing else like it!

[@RoadKing-269]

wow..without cruise control. Beast

[@CrunchMoto]

I’ve got cruise control, but I don’t use it much. Probably because I forget it’s there!

[@RoadKing-269]

Either way, man what an incredible journey!

[@rayslife4k]

This is where it all starts ❤

[@CrunchMoto]

Yessir

[@IRydeBikes]

great video, I love road trip videos, ride safe and glad I found another channel to watch 🤘🤘

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks for watching! I just checked out your channel too.

[@brianrichard3269]

Greetings from yuma! I'll be watching the rest of your trip now. Good route u took instead of 8 all the way.

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks! Hope you enjoyed

[@MrCtsSteve]

Nice ..planning on Michigan to California and back . Solo ...bucket list type deal

[@CrunchMoto]

Sounds great, good luck! Thanks for watching.

[@MrCtsSteve]

@@CrunchMoto you bet . Thank you

[@GoodLifeRiders]

Very Nicely done! Just watch all of the episodes. Congrats! ☀️👍🏼⚙️👇🏽🐄🤙🏼🌞

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks for watching! I have a couple local NC/TN/VA rides to edit and post soon.

[@r12rtpilot]

really hooked into your series...ridden across country 4 times on various BMW bikes, and yet to film once...you are providing the inspiration to do it again, and this time shoot some video....while I don't have your narration skills, there are sure some fantastic places to photo and video on this route....

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks! I’m planning another trip next year. Stay tuned…

[@r12rtpilot]

@@CrunchMoto Will do....I have several long trips in abeyance due to breaking my back a few weeks ago. I hope to be out there sooner rather than later!

[@sleeper9381]

You're a modern day Jebadaya Smith trailblazer!!! I don't know how all the bad ass did it in the old days!!!!

[@CrunchMoto]

It’s some unforgiving territory if you’re unprepared, that’s for sure.

[@tarajones4694]

Can't wait to see day 2 ! Awesome !!! I made that drive in a car but I am going to do it on my Harley someday,!

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks for watching and commenting! I hope to have Day 2 published in a week. Enjoy the ride!

[@wingandhog]

Stumbled across your channel while dealing with Covid and instantly subbed! You do my kind of riding! Love the old RK by the way. I miss my 98 (badly)

[@CrunchMoto]

Glad I could keep you entertained, hope you enjoyed! Thanks for watching and get well soon! Cheers

[@physiciansassist1]

Just did that cruise today. And have eaten at that shop.. very cool

[@CrunchMoto]

Good stuff. I’d love to go back there some day!

[@ibranger6439]

Yup Been there; the only way to cross the desert after May is either at night or very early in the morning…but never cross Yuma or Imperial between 5 & 9 AM unless you like “take your breath away” humidity 😳 Be safe!

[@CrunchMoto]

You’re not kidding! Thanks for watching 😎

[@lee81147]

I grew up in Yuma Arizona. Haven't been back there and over 20 years plan on going back in September

[@CrunchMoto]

Like most my stops on this trip, I wish I could have spent more time there. Seems like a cool place.

[@dirtykingsgaming]

Now this is a ride video

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it

[@bigmike4962]

You obviously weren't on I-8 heading out of San Diego. CA188, good for you. Rode cross country and back, ocean to ocean on a 2006 Road King from Oceanside, Oregon to Atlantic City, NJ about 6 or 7 years ago. Not one I'll ever forget.

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks for watching. Your trip sounds great! Just to clarify, I rode I-8 out of San Diego, then I rode 94 Manzanita where it turns into Old Highway 80 along the border. Then I got back on I-8 in Imperial County (in the video, its not long after the windmills.)

[@60SECONDFIRSTBAPTIST]

Looking forward to day 3

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks! I'll post a new video each Wednesday... hopefully.

[@jimeckenrode1271]

I have to admit I am not real fond of HD's but at the opening of your video I seen your bike and thought that is a nice looking bike. Looking at a pile of stones is what I think about all the HD's on the road just not to impressive. Then I continued to watch the video and loved it. You did a great job.

[@CrunchMoto]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting!

[@nicklanderos3773]

Beautiful bike brother

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks ✌️

[@mitchmolina9793]

Good timing riding thru imperial valley and Yuma in the summer would of been hell

[@CrunchMoto]

I got very lucky with the weather until the last day… thunderstorms leaving Mobile.

[@daniellane5483]

Nice vid.. one tip someone shared on another video I saw for when it's hot is to wet your shirt completely, put your jacket back on and the evaporation will keep you real cool while riding👍

[@CrunchMoto]

That makes sense, thanks for sharing!

[@jimwortham8634]

Hey thanks for posting you are leaving some money pretty running country to get to Florida LOL

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks for watching!

[@78francol]

Nice bike! I own same one but red color and I love it….have check/replace cam chain tensioner before 30k miles?

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks for watching! Haven’t changed them out yet. It’s only got 34k on it now.

[@bradlozano2571]

I did my version of that before Covid....I rode from Fresno to Houston by myself on my Dyna FatBob taking I10....Then stored my Bike in Houston and Flew to Honduras and stayed there 4mos and flew back and rode back to Fresno....

[@CrunchMoto]

Sounds like an epic trip, congrats!

[@bradlozano2571]

@@CrunchMoto It was....Thats why i was so drawn and could apprecate your videos when you were on I10 at times it took me back when i rode it...

[@CrunchMoto]

If I keep getting awesome feedback like this, I’m going to have to do another trip 😁

[@bradlozano2571]

@@CrunchMoto And might have to meet up with on the road somewhere if you do...

[@abdulazizsaleh8650]

Fresno...CA.. I was a university Student back there in 1998 Wow... just seeing someone mentioned it...Fresno.. I remember Edward Theater 🎥😁👍🏻 When we used to there weekend Such a lovely place & Memories.. Wish you the best... Greetings from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦🌴🌴

[@bobnelson2499]

This was great. Made me subscribe. Thanks for sharing.

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks for subscribing! I'm glad folks like the videos. I've been releasing a new day each week on Wednesday. 2 more to come in the upcoming weeks then I guess I'll have to go on another trip!

[@bobnelson2499]

@@CrunchMoto I appreciate what you do.

[@nevereverestop2872]

Very cool .. have a nice ride Take care.. following youuu

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks!

[@tm-dx7vr]

Hope you are doing good, what phone mount are you using?

[@CrunchMoto]

In that video, it’s a random mount I got at Marshall’s. Now I use a Ram mount.

[@MultiSoftwareenginee]

cool vid, i'm in the early planning stages of cc trip from Nj to Cali. I noticed that you have an 03 king. What did you do to prepare the bike for the trip besides change fluids.

[@CrunchMoto]

Not too much really. It was due for a new rear tire and brake pads. I also swapped out the seat for a Saddleman Dominator; which turned out to be a great decision! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipDRqqh5rch0gac

[@laurentlaussucq1464]

A dream road trip, coast to coast : S. W - S.E 👍🤘

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks for watching and riding along!

[@lowbuckgarage1]

Nice video editing by the way. ⭐️

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks! 😊 I've gotten better over the past few videos.

[@0000009ful]

What heighth windshield and what time of year and temperature

[@CrunchMoto]

I left San Diego April 2. Weather was perfect 60-70s for most of the trip except for the 90’s on day 2 in Arizona and rain in Florida on day 7. The windshield is whatever size came from the factory in 2003.

[@Thomasj876]

Awesome ride…

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks! Hope you enjoy the rest of the trip. Thanks for watching

[@Thomasj876]

@@CrunchMoto just finished day 2, onto day 3…

[@2wheelsr2wheels39]

Just starting to watch this series. Looks entertaining so far. Deleting work apps from phone same as throwing watch away? Lol. Man picks up bike from HD for a cross country trip. I'm thinking that's some faith in HD dealer. Puts kickstand down and it squeaks. HD didn't take care of a little easy thing like that? That's faith inspiring. Lol. Runs gas down to last 0.1 gallon. God's looking out for you. Hope he continued for rest of trip.

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks for watching! I deleted apps so I would be free from thoughts and notifications about work back home, the same way Fonda threw his watch away to be free from the constraints of time. Of course it’s not exactly the same thing, but I thought it was close. I didn’t make it clear in the video that it was my bike from home that I had shipped out west. It had just gone through brakes, tires, and fluid change. And keep watching, I ran the gas down to the last 0.1 gallon twice! Definitely had a guardian angel riding with me.

[@creasefold1986]

Glad your trip went better than Wyatt , Billy and George's

[@CrunchMoto]

I stayed clear of New Orleans

[@hexa38]

Great work. Cheers from Mumbai

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@LonestarTaino]

Awesome video, new subscriber.

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks for watching and subscribing! More to come soon...

[@mikegibson7976]

Made it ALL the way from San Dog to Yuma in ONE DAY?!!

[@CrunchMoto]

Yep. I guess you could call it a half day. I Flew in from the east coast in the morning, picked up my bike, then hit the road. I run about 500-600 miles each of the following days.

[@mikegibson7976]

Just giving you a ration, have a safe trip!

[@chrislaughter9190]

Cool Idea, couldn't get a bro to head out with? Badass idea, looking to do one myself. Some buddies would give a great sense of camaraderie and add to the memories. I want to head across the south to mardi gras then to the Keys, then north to Maine, across Mackinaw Island then down to the great Museum. Fuck around some states in time for Sturgis 2022. After that continue on North state to Seattle, down to Nampa then San Louis Obispo, cruising down HWY 101ending up in Long Beag for some sailing lessons, then back home to SLC. Any takers?

[@CrunchMoto]

Sounds like a great trip!

[@CHARLIEONAHARLEY760]

You passed by Calexico ca my hometown also Santro padre from the Mayans mc location

[@CrunchMoto]

Man- Calexico was hot! I didn’t know Santo Padre was a real place, cool!

[@lowbuckgarage1]

Dude, you ran outa gas in the first hour? You APPEAR to be a newbie and little unprepared for what’s coming, but I wish you the best, really. My deceased father did your same trip on a bicycle back in 1967 and then again on a motorcycle around 1978. I still have his postcards he sent out everyday, lots of stories. I plan to follow your footsteps soon. Subscribed and We’ll be watching you! 👍

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks for watching! Your dad sounds like quite a guy. I saw some folks on bicycles and can't imagine how hard that must be.

[@lowbuckgarage1]

@@CrunchMoto Right? my dad did it on a heavy old Schwinn Contintental 10 speed! Took him 45 days. Severe case of Monkey butt by the time he finished.

[@bigwu100]

Your bike is so quiet and seems to run very smooth.

[@CrunchMoto]

Runs great when I actually have gas in it 😁

[@kylefoerch9750]

Did you ship your bike there or buy it out there?

[@CrunchMoto]

Shipped it

[@billsteeves2974]

I cut my riding teeth in San Diego when stationed there in the Navy. Some fine riding both along the coast and in the mountains

[@CrunchMoto]

It is beautiful there, can’t wait to go back

[@Arnnnnn]

Did you pick up this bike from Harley in SD? Asking because you started at the airport

[@CrunchMoto]

Good question. Yes and no. I shipped my bike from home on the east coast to San Diego HD and flew out to pick it up.

[@Joseph-wh5of]

I've always wanted to do a long motorcycle trip like this with friends. I just don't know where people find the time in order to do it. The longest trip ever been on was to the keys, but I live in Florida so I don't think that really counts lol.

[@CrunchMoto]

Yeah, finding time is the hardest part. Shipping my bike out west and riding cross-country one-way instead of both ways saved me 7 days.

[@FreedomRider1982]

I know that dealership well. I rented a bike there also a number of years ago 👊👍🏍

[@CrunchMoto]

Good people there

[@FreedomRider1982]

@@CrunchMotodefinitley had a great dealership experience there 👊👍

[@jcb6936]

Love the deleting of work apps! 😎👍🤘

[@CrunchMoto]

Can’t check email from the road anyway!

[@Motoramblings]

Absolutely fantastic! I will be playing catch up with these videos asap. I came over after seeing a post from Ozarks HD Rider on IG. I look forward to watching your videos!!!

[@CrunchMoto]

Welcome!! Thanks for checking it out. Hope you enjoy

[@Motoramblings]

@@CrunchMoto I am enjoying!!!!

[@gradymike6785]

Did you buy that bike at the SD dealer or did you ship yours to them or rent one or what?

[@CrunchMoto]

I shipped my bike out there and rode it back.

[@nathanbeaner928]

I live in Yuma why didn’t you just stay on the 8 from mission beach to Yuma, there was no need to get off it

[@CrunchMoto]

I like to ride a mix of interstate and state roads.

[@abdulazizsaleh8650]

Hey...that was awesome 👌🏻.. I enjoyed everything..wish if you make it longer Episode a little more...20- 25. A new subscriber wish a Great adventure 🏅🙂 Greetings from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks! Next trip I’ll make the episodes a little longer.

[@dasboototto]

There is a good BBQ at Barret Junction. You must have passed it.

[@CrunchMoto]

Yeah- I’ve heard that before, bummer. Next time I’ll look for it, thanks for watching!

[@renniesmith8073]

Man the I-40 is a much more interesting trip than I-10 I've done both and will never ride the 10 again.

[@CrunchMoto]

Next time I’d like to start further north and pass through Utah and Colorado. I rode there some in 2009 and haven’t had the chance to make it back yet. So much great riding in this country it’s hard to hit it all. Stay safe

[@proditoresmoriendum86]

Hope to one day have a chance to do this

[@CrunchMoto]

I hope you do too. Good luck!

[@misterspot1552]

It's all good.

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks for watching

[@newtonmetres]

One hour into trip you nearly ran your tank dry? And it"s your own bike. How many years you been riding? And love your SHOES!!!

[@CrunchMoto]

Riding since 1999 and yes, that’s exactly what happened. I was so excited to get going that I forgot to get gas. Shoes are from Marshall’s or TJMax or something. Had them for years, thanks. And thanks for watching!

[@daveallen8824]

Why would you start out on a trip with a mostly empty tank?!!

[@CrunchMoto]

I like to live dangerously… jk. I was so excited about getting started that I forgot to check the gas.

[@eazyrider17]

This is awesome! We did the same trip on the same bike, but in reverse. There’s some videos on our channel.

[@eazyrider17]

kzbin.info/aero/PLOyfZR5rJ4LFVky94nkbr8InmknJd4ob9

[@CrunchMoto]

@@eazyrider17 That's a nice bike ya got there!

[@2WheelTours]

Coming from a very different motorcycling world, I must say this was quite enjoyable. Your voice and calm narrative as well as the accompanying tunes blend well with the images. I expected endless straights but got some nice twists and changing American scenery too.I can see the appeal of what you did, and it makes sense to drive a Harley there. The gas thing makes me nervous every time...😄 Is that a wall structure to your right at 6:40? That view in 7:10 would kind of get to me, not used to that at all. Would love to get to Arizona on a bike, but can't see it anywhere in this lifetime, cross-Atlantic trips on a bike is where I have to draw the line 😏 I enloyed this, and subbed, stay safe and enjoy the rides. Greetings from Greece.

[@CrunchMoto]

Wow, thanks for the awesome review. This was my first time riding in the western states. I too was expecting flat and straight (and I will definitely encounter that in later days.) That wall structure at 6:40 is the US / Mexico border. I will see it many times throughout the first few days. I find the long, flat, straight roads like at 7:10 to be relaxing. I like the variety of mountain curves, flat straight single-lane roads, and busy interstate highways. I've never ridden in Greece before, but I'd love to see that. Thanks again for watching!

[@sivasatchidananda3989]

Dude, I live in at specific area. You are 1 street down from crystal pier. I skateboard up and down there and surf. I am about to sell my Chevy Silverado and buy a Harley and try to live off it for a year...or longer? 😊

[@CrunchMoto]

That sounds awesome. Good luck!

[@ko9856]

Love seeing these older hogs making those trips

[@CrunchMoto]

I must be getting old because I remember when the ‘03 anniversary bikes were new

[@Supermankev2001]

Just found you and subscribed to your channel. I also post motorcycle content.I liked the way you did this very easy to watch. Looked like an epic trip. I always carry a mini gas can just in case

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks for watching and subscribing! Gas can is on my must-pack list for the next trip!

[@harveylongone3293]

Dude where did you sleep

[@CrunchMoto]

Hotels

[@Alessandro74aqt]

Boa ESTRADAS

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks for watching, cheers!

[@ClassyLyfeStylellc]

Day trip?

[@CrunchMoto]

Day 1 of a 7 day trip

[@ClassyLyfeStylellc]

@@CrunchMoto respect brother, ride save and hope you make these memories and smiles while riding.

[@harveylongone3293]

I'm in San Francisco

[@bradboustead1682]

In motorcycle training classes they teach checklist TCLOCK. Maybe it needs a G for gas.🤓

[@CrunchMoto]

It was 100% an oversight. I was so excited to get on the road that I forgot to get gas in Pacific Beach.

[@redhawkadventures8526]

Nothing like starting a trip on an empty tank.

[@CrunchMoto]

I noticed it at the shop when I picked up my bike, thought I’d fill up once I got away from the beach… then totally forgot.

[@redhawkadventures8526]

@@CrunchMoto The worst one I had was heading to Vegas. I filled in Mountain Home and completely forgot to fill up in Wells. I went over the range of the car to just barely make it to Ely, filled the 18.5 tank with 18.5 at the pump.

[@CrunchMoto]

If it were easy it wouldn’t be cool, right?

[@redhawkadventures8526]

@@CrunchMoto well said. If it weren’t for the challenges it wouldn’t be an adventure.

[@balmoralpjk]

❤️

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks for watching

[@harveylongone3293]

Ok now I know

[@CrunchMoto]

Mostly unique hotels or motels. I try to avoid camping when I'm going to be spending that much time on the road.

[@proditoresmoriendum86]

Never hurts to have a water bottle of gas for rides in remote areas

[@CrunchMoto]

So it seems… I probably would have stretched that too thin as well. 😎

[@dbldbl_anmlstyle895]

Have you never seen another country before? You keep pointing out desert land in Mexico 😂😂

[@CrunchMoto]

I live in the eastern US; 800 miles from the Canadian border and 1300 miles from Mexico. So, no, I have not ridden that close to an international border before. Thanks for watching, glad you found it entertaining.

[@susanbranhammsnanp-bcpmhnp2414]

If you think that's exciting then you must really like Insurance seminars

[@CrunchMoto]

I guess that all depends on what kind of insurance we’re talking about and who’s hosting the seminar 🙃

[@billsteeves2974]

I 10..woo hoo, SO boring from Pensacola to Jville

[@CrunchMoto]

If the weather was better I would have ridden state roads along the Gulf… next time I guess

[@sqd37l]

deleting apps from his cell phone......what a badass!

[@CrunchMoto]

Danger is my middle name

[@balance3201]

Silly cliche biker music. Great vlog.

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks for watching, hope you enjoyed it

[@mrc9699]

Nice video but really irritating music . . .

[@CrunchMoto]

I used all my soundtrack budget on beer and tacos. The good news is, there are different songs in each video, so you may find one that's not so horrible. Thanks for watching! Cheers

[@Lloyd-mo]

perfect mix

[@carltonbirds]

I threw away my wife, my best decision ever.

[@CrunchMoto]

Glad it worked out for you.

[@reymartinez8830]

You need to put better context. Video yourself just riding is very boring

[@CrunchMoto]

@@reymartinez8830 Thanks for sharing your opinion. 81,000 other people disagree with you.