Cross-Country Motorcycle Trip | Untold Stories: Breakdowns, Tacos, & Regrets

[@larrywilson7933]

I so enjoyed your cross country motorcycle trip videos! Wish they were longer, but hey, five hour videos aren’t very practical lol. Thanks for some great views from the road and thank you for keeping the language clean. Most motorcycle videos on KZbin aren’t something I want to watch much less my wife or grandkids. So, thank you. Ride safe. God bless

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks for your kind words. I make the videos clean for my own kids. Im getting ready for another journey this summer

[@GeoBigJon]

Really enjoyed your trip across the US. Looks like something I might try one day. Thanks for sharing.

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks for watching… I’m editing a few more trip videos. Hopefully done soon

[@kevinwilliams62]

I enjoyed your trip. Great production. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks for that! Glad you liked it

[@JS-ov9jb]

Sweet follow up, I really enjoyed the trip

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks! I totally forgot to talk about tacos, the exploding beers, or the guy who asked me if I’d ever heard of “the website KZbin…” I may need to make a Part 2, more stories from the road.

[@donmiller358]

One of the best series of long trips that I've seen. I had an '02 Road King Classic, sold it 2 years ago, miss it riding a lot. Your great looking '03 king reminded of mine, great riding bike.

[@CrunchMoto]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the kind review. Guess that means I have to do it again next year :)

[@nanningteas]

Thank you for sharing your trip. I plan my first this next spring. More North on my 1999 RoadKing

[@CrunchMoto]

Perfect machine for the job!

[@Anton_G_604]

Just watched the whole series all the way through! Congrats man, amazing trip. Nothing like the open road and the sound of the bike. Hope you get to do another trip again soon.

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks for watching! I’m doing another one this July; Florida to Alaska. Subscribe for notifications!

[@peterross8392]

About to go on a Harley nine dayer in Australia. Great thing this biking. Enjoyed your trip as a prelude

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks, Peter. Enjoy your ride!

[@SaltyPirate71]

There's still plenty of us on KZbin who would happily watch an extended "producer's cut" of your trip. It would also get you more views out of the same footage for the investment of a bit of editing time.

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks- I appreciate that! I’ve considered that but it seems my computer isn’t powerful enough for that 😬

[@SaltyPirate71]

@@CrunchMoto I do understand. As a former professional video editor and producer, I feel your pain. I have enjoyed the videos you've posted. Best of luck and looking forward to your next project.

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks again! I’m planning a short trip through the NC/TN mountains in a month or so. And maybe a short series of things I’ve learned or tips/tricks for cross-country travel. Which do you think would be more interesting?

[@SaltyPirate71]

@@CrunchMoto I lived in western NC for 5 years and am personally familiar with the NC/TN area, so for my interests and planning multi-state long distance tours on a RK, your cross-country travel experience and pointers would be most beneficial and appealing. However, I will happily watch either, or both.

[@jefflong3719]

Sounds like you should do another. I've seen a lot of motorcycle trip series, it's my preferred content. Yours is on par with the best of them.

[@CrunchMoto]

Thank you, I really appreciate that. I’m actually planning a long weekend trip in western NC in a few weeks!

[@nickralph6765]

Great series of videos you made here. Viewing from UK i love to see the various sceneries in the USA

[@CrunchMoto]

Hey Nick, thanks for watching. I’m hoping to get over there this Summer. Where do you recommend I ride?

[@melvincooper8926]

Thank you for sharing your trip. I am a little under three months from starting my trip. Starting in San Antonio, Texas, down to the Keys, up to Virginia and then I'll make my way back to Texas. I'm super excited!

[@CrunchMoto]

Awesome, good luck with your trip. Be sure to look up Alabama Jack’s on Card Sound Road when you first leave mainland FL headed to Key Largo.

[@melvincooper8926]

@@CrunchMoto I sure will. Thanks for the tip.

[@bobjones8864]

Just watched your west to east trip. I like the way you keep each segment relatively short. I don’t hesitate to try shorter videos but hesitate to look at 30+ minute videos if I don’t know the channel. Thanks it looks like a great trip.

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks! I had a hunch that’s why people like them. Thanks for watching.

[@ojaichuck]

That was cool. I'm hoping to do similar in upcoming years. Keep the rubber side down.

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks! Best of luck on your trip 👍🏼

[@allangosling6134]

i watched your complete trip, thank you very much for allowing me to ride along. I have just bought 2003 anniversary Electra Glide Ultra Classic 103 CVO in the shop having some work and getting to ride like you. A very nice relaxing pace, great scenery. A polite tip try make your videos longer and more interesting to attract more viewer attention and return viewers, I personally do not like short Videos,

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks for watching and congratulations on your new bike!

[@travisfurgason1386]

Love it man I’m heading from Ohio to Vegas then cali in june

[@CrunchMoto]

Great! Enjoy your trip!

[@travisfurgason1386]

Thanks man

[@michaelpatterson9897]

New to your channel. Used to live in San Diego and now in Austin, Texas. Loved the series and the solo run. Well done series and YES it's a ton of work! Nice job!

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks for watching!

[@oldrider72]

In 1986 I rode a yamaha XS 1100 Key West to Portland Ore and back. Now 72 and making plans to ride a XVS 1300 Michigan to Seattle on " The Great Northern Road" ( US 2 ). Ride till you can't.

[@CrunchMoto]

Very cool!

[@daveclarke5766]

Guess I could have waited for this follow-up video to ask my questions, great series awesome trip thanks for the inspiration

[@CrunchMoto]

No worries! Thanks for watching!

[@2wheelsr2wheels39]

I just finished the series. Very relaxing and informative. God was looking out for you the whole way. I'm preparing for a trip on my Concours. I paused watching to accept a delivery of a large dry bag. Came back restarted the video and there was the picture of the Vulcan with it's large dry bag. Go figure. After that I have to subscribe. Try making the segments a little longer. You cut a bit too deep. Keep up the good work.

[@CrunchMoto]

Good luck on your trip! I appreciate the positive feedback. I’ll make the segments longer on my next trip

[@sew2prosper]

Outstanding on this series!

[@CrunchMoto]

Thank you “sew” much! 🤣🤣

[@sew2prosper]

@@CrunchMoto Haaaaa, good one!

[@derekbrown9951]

Great videos...really enjoy your ride. Jealous 😁👍💪

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@Motorcyclewindtherapy]

Pretty sure I subbed from your cross country trip...probably. I just did 2400+ miles in 5 days (Ar to Co and back) and passed Cadillac ranch in the middle of a 13 hour riding day. Had a plan to stop... but it was 100+, the crowds were huge, the parking lot looked really full from I-40... and in the end it really a bunch of spray painted cars stuck in the ground, lol. I took a mental picture and kept in the saddle. I also didnt make it into white sands... close... but next time. Loved the parks and passes and the amazing rides in Colorado...truly lifetime memory stuff. Congrats again on your cross country trip. That's huge. I'll have to that one day. 👊

[@CrunchMoto]

Appreciate the comment. Agree that much of the road-side attractions can be seen from the saddle. I stopped at Prada Marfa, but never took off my helmet. Quick photo then back on the road! Ride safe- cheers

[@steve2515]

Great series. . . well done. P.S. Really like your leather jacket - who's the mfr?

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks! I can’t remember the name now, I’ll look it up and get back to you. Cheers!

[@wskeyson3382]

Ever been out Hwy 94 to Barrett Junction? Used to be a great fish fry restaurant back in the '70's and before.

[@wskeyson3382]

Actually I believe it was Campo Rd. way out in Campo, Ca.

[@CrunchMoto]

Barrett Junction is about where I realized I was running out of gas. Campo is where I ate the tacos. Beautiful country out there.

[@glennsheppard3359]

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[@iujmedw]

I’m going to do the opposite, ride Savanah to San Diego and ship it home.

[@CrunchMoto]

Sounds like fun! Bring some sunglasses, you’ll be riding into the sunset every evening 😎

[@sharplanceforge1898]

@iujmedw & @ Crunch Moto, I will also be making this venture soon. But will be a round trip. This video hit a lot of important elements I have been searching for, so thank you very much. Have also watched several other videos and visited forums, etc... to gather the intelligence (and some stupidity 🤣) so to understand what to expect. Short rides and weekend trips are a good test of self, gear, and machine. But back-to-back days of riding can be taxing in all areas. Knowing full well that doing is the best experience, but trying to be as prepared as possible. Great video Crunch Moto. And safe travels iujmedw. See you out there!

[@CrunchMoto]

@@sharplanceforge1898 glad you enjoyed it! Ride safe

[@Sequel7]

I wished the videos were longer 👍

[@CrunchMoto]

I’m going FL to Alaska this summer. Those videos will be longer. Thanks for watching!

[@yirandoamerica5942]

Hey, awesome trip, Could you tell me how much did you pay for shipping the bike and how to contact the guy?

[@CrunchMoto]

I paid $1,000 and used the website uship.com

[@sharplanceforge1898]

Motorcycle friendly hotels? Know you said you booked in advance, any advise on which to book and which to avoid?

[@CrunchMoto]

I’ve never had any trouble with that, but I’ve heard some gated golf country club style resorts don’t allow motorcycles. Hilton Head, SC is pretty notorious for that.

[@jameslaughlin3298]

How is that bike for comfort?

[@CrunchMoto]

It’s great! The Saddlemen Dominator seat is a huge improvement over stock.

[@mrmile5911]

Gold wings are not for old people any more or were they ever! Ive been riding them since I was 16 so all my life. And we never trailer r bikes! Got almost 2 million miles on gold wings and 1,055,000 on a 2000 gold wing! But all good! Glen (Mr.Mile)

[@CrunchMoto]

Thanks for watching and commenting. 1,055,000 miles on a 2000 Gold Wing is more than 50k miles per year for 22 years straight! I want to believe, but I’m afraid I’m a bit skeptical.

[@mrmile5911]

@@CrunchMoto did it in 16 yrs!

[@CrunchMoto]

@@mrmile5911 that’s 65k per year… 180 miles per day for 16 years straight. Almost too good to be true

[@mrmile5911]

@@CrunchMoto well I did the 30 day Iron butt ride did 36,904 in that month! Got all the documentation but never sent it in! That same yr went to finish the yr with 151,457 for the yr got all gas recites! This was in 2003

[@jasonbeck7579]

What did it cost to ship your bike?

[@CrunchMoto]

$1000

[@stanwerner7484]

what seat do you have on your bike?--comfortable?

[@CrunchMoto]

Saddlemen Dominator Solo - Its great, I reviewed it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipDRqqh5rch0gac

[@balmoralpjk]

☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️ ☹️

[@CrunchMoto]

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