Day 1: Georgia to Maggie Valley North Carolina on my new bike.

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@ShutterUp 4 ай бұрын

We rode the area last year about this time. Maggie valley to Robbinsville, NC. Tail of the dragon into TN, turned toward Knoxville headed east to Bland VA, Rode the George Washington National forest 635 in the valley to Paint Bank VA. (Absolutely gorgeous ride) Then headed to the head of the BRP and rode it back to Tuggles Gap then headed south to Home. Somewhere around 1500 miles. We were going to do a similar trip this year but it's not gonna happen.

@Sowatha13 3 ай бұрын

Oh wow! It looks like it was a fun ride.

@Bscott-390 3 күн бұрын

One of my favorite parts of the southeast. That lady saying she was inspired was amazing. I hope she bought a bike and started riding. Fun video.

@Sowatha13 3 күн бұрын

@@Bscott-390 yes! I hope she does. Thank you for watching.

@HankHill757 4 ай бұрын

Just returned from Maggie Valley and Boone, NC Tuesday! Love it there! We had perfect weather and a great ride on the BRP! We stayed at the Best Western - Mountainbrook Inn too and ate at Legends! That’s why we always stay at that motel.

@Sowatha13 3 ай бұрын

We had a decent stay at the Best Western besides having to change one of the rooms due to the leak under the bathroom sink. The Legend had good food. Glad y’all made it back safe.

@kingkrimson8771 4 ай бұрын

Road Trip 101 - ALWAYS make sure your bike is ready to go. No worse feeling than making your mates wait around while you fix your ride. But once you got going, what great roads to travel and scenery to see! Definitely on my bucket list. It was cool when the young woman approached you and expressed interest in riding, hope she follows her dream.

@Sowatha13 4 ай бұрын

@@kingkrimson8771 Road trip 101: true, but they said she had just put a new battery in. I haven’t heard back from the young lady, but would love to see her ride someday. She looked so excited and inspired. Thank you for watching.

@fatotis6273 4 ай бұрын

I love Maggie Valley and the surrounding area.

@scottparker8446 4 ай бұрын

Looks like a fun ride! Thanks for sharing.

@Sowatha13 4 ай бұрын

@@scottparker8446 thank you for watching.

@jeffwilliams716 4 ай бұрын

Loved the BRP. FreeFree and I took that trip this summer too. I still have to do the video for it. It will be a winter project. We stopped at that same HD dealership in Cherokee, NC. The mile markers are so hard to find but we found them! Loved the video!

@Sowatha13 3 ай бұрын

Can’t wait to see that video.

@user-ku8pz6gz2g 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing, we were in that area a couple weeks ago, been at that Harley store several times, awesome video. Your like me, we love to ride🌹

@Sowatha13 4 ай бұрын

@@user-ku8pz6gz2g thanks for watching and supporting my work 😀

@edwardbegiebing6036 3 ай бұрын

Nice ride Thanks for posting ... Love your energy

@Sowatha13 3 ай бұрын

@@edwardbegiebing6036 Thank you sir 👍

@JohnDavis-ol7qg 3 ай бұрын

I just found your channel, looking at a Triumph 900 rally. I am 5'9" and it's so tall for me. I then realized you have the low version. My late wife's father lived in Smyrna Georgia and we use to fly my Cessna 182 from Myrtle Beach to Cobb county airport. My daughter graduated from MTSU in Nashville area and I hope to ride that way after I get healthy from a workplace accident and knee reconstruction surgery. It's been a year, but complications are making it tough. I watched a few of your videos and liked and subscribed. I hope your channel grows to Itchy Boots status

@Sowatha13 3 ай бұрын

Hey John! Welcome to my channel. This means a lot to me that you think I could ever grow like Itchy Boots 😅 I wished I could do this full time, but for now, I need one or two real jobs. Yes, I have the low version and I absolutely love it. Wishing you a fast recovery so you can get back on your bike 🙏🏻

@steveh4564 3 ай бұрын

Just rode up to Suches,GA. Rode the Skyway from TN to NC, GA 60, GA 180 etc. Rained a lot but still fun! Just got back to FL today. I think I like the Blue Ridge Parkway best.

@Sowatha13 3 ай бұрын

Yes, I love the BRP as well. Awesome views and nice curves.

@Tjames579 3 ай бұрын

Would love to ride through America one day but for now there is alot of my home country Australia I'm yet to see. Great video thanks for sharing your journey 😊 ride safe.

@Sowatha13 3 ай бұрын

Australia?! Wow, welcome to my channel and I hope you enjoy the US through my rides and Journeys. Thank you for watching

@edwardjohnstone1332 4 ай бұрын

That Parkway looks so beautiful that is definitely on my bucket list I live in LaGrange Georgia there is a lot of beautiful roads around this area especially in Warm Springs. Do you visit the leather shop in Warm Springs ?

@Sowatha13 4 ай бұрын

I haven’t been to Warm Springs yet, but will definitely look it up. Thank you 😊

@edwardjohnstone1332 4 ай бұрын

I think they have maps in the leather shop for motorcycle rides around the mountains near Warm Springs. I think they're like an hour long rides. The owners and the ladies that work there are very nice they have a food truck on weekends as well as live bands .

@Sowatha13 3 ай бұрын

@@edwardjohnstone1332food trucks, live music and nice people? I’m definitely going to check it out. Thanks!

@lukefish7562 4 ай бұрын

Just rode thru there and plan on going back with more time. Ride safe! 🏍️💨

@Sowatha13 3 ай бұрын

The BRP is very addicting with those nice curves.

@williamguillIII 3 ай бұрын

Nan-ta-hey-lah Gorge. Beautiful ride!

@Sowatha13 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the prononciation 👍

@crapster 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful scenery, I hope your hand is feeling better. Ride safe.

@Sowatha13 4 ай бұрын

@@crapster it is feeling much better, thank you. It was hard to wear my glove over bandages 😅

@williamguillIII 3 ай бұрын

Just a word of caution to anyone wanting to ride the BRP. Mind your speeds! The park rangers will give out speeding tickets freely. They take speed limits seriously up there. I had a couple friends get tickets a few years back. Ride safe, everyone!

@Sowatha13 3 ай бұрын

Very good point. The rangers are even more strict on the skyline drive.

@jimweagant8920 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video and ride 👍

@Sowatha13 3 ай бұрын

Thank YOU for taking the time to watch it.

@bertmaxwell3988 3 ай бұрын

That Triumph is a beautiful bike!

@Sowatha13 3 ай бұрын

@@bertmaxwell3988 beautiful and rides great too 😉

@capthook8066 4 ай бұрын

First time seeing you. Enjoyed the video and dig the background music. I’ve ridden those areas numerous times. A thumbs up. I’ll subscribe as well. 😎

@Sowatha13 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for joining my channel and thanks for the feedback on the background music which I spend a long time selecting 😅

@DenisePrice-k6o 3 ай бұрын

Great trip, lot of good riding and hanging with friends!

@Sowatha13 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely 💯

@robertupchurch8088 2 ай бұрын

Inspiring a possible new rider, I love it! I just completed a month long trip from the DC area to the north CA coast and back. I packed lighter than I ever have and still took too much stuff…😬 what’s the old saying? Pack as light as you can then the night before remove 25% of it…😂😁

@Sowatha13 2 ай бұрын

What a trip! I’m sure you have many pictures and videos. Yes, it feels good to inspire people to ride especially women who often feel a bit more intimidated.

@MidLifeStyleTwins 4 ай бұрын

I love the Blue Ridge Parkway and will be riding it soon. New subscriber

@Sowatha13 4 ай бұрын

@@MidLifeStyleTwins thank you for watching and subscribing. More adventures to come 😉

@MidLifeStyleTwins 4 ай бұрын

@@Sowatha13 ❤️

@MotoNorseman 4 ай бұрын

Love that area. I ride out there every year from AZ.

@Sowatha13 3 ай бұрын

From Arizona??? Geez that a nice long ride 👍

@MotoNorseman 3 ай бұрын

@@Sowatha13 7,000 every summer.

@vangoodwin7335 4 ай бұрын

Miss Sowatha, My dear friend you called me a "ladies man" weeks ago and I had to laugh because of how long it has been since I was with any woman. Sharing this ride with you Lovely Ladies is a real joy. Lately though I did ask a Lady to join me for dinner and we've had several rides since. You don't think much of it when you ride alone that there is never someone consistent across from you when you sit down for a meal. Camping everywhere I ride limits my contact with you humans. It has been a couple years since I did a group ride for a destination, those rides do leave lasting memories. I will continue to pray for your healing Sweet Lady. I'm no stranger to being burned and it is never good. What a blessing for that young lady to come across you. I will pray she ends up in your class and begins a wonderful life on two wheels and opening her friends list along the way. Please take good care of yourself, I look forward to the rest of your Blue Ridge Parkway ride videos. With Love and Respect, You are in my prayers Hoka Hey

@Sowatha13 4 ай бұрын

@@vangoodwin7335 I hope this lady becomes a long lasting companion in your life. Thank you for being such a great supporter of my journeys.

@mikeskidmore6754 4 ай бұрын

Yes that Woman seemed very interested and Motivated in Motorcycles. The fact that 4 Women were riding together, I think made her realize it's not that hard to get into. Good Motorycle Riding Gear is Expensive, but you don't have to buy a $30,000.00 Harley Davidson to get into the Sport, Hobby , Passion.

@vangoodwin7335 4 ай бұрын

@@mikeskidmore6754 my leathers are from "Leather Up" or " All State Leather" so I spent a lot less then darley riders. Sport bike riders are so much better about riding gear and leathers than darley riders too. The sad claim of " they're hot and sweaty" doesn't fly when they scrape denim out of your skin. Lots of Love for you my friend, please take good care of that burn.

@mikeskidmore6754 4 ай бұрын

@@vangoodwin7335 Since I got back into Street bikes in 2017 I have always had warm armored gear, but I didn't have anything for the hot weather. I was going 55 MPH when a Deer jumped out of standing corn in front of me in broad daylight on a Hot August afternoon. After taking a 50 MPH slide down the road I have since found a Knox armored mesh short and some armored mesh pants, plus I bought a pair of KLIM armored anti abrasion riding Jeans. My Leather/ Neoprene gloves got shredded but they save my hands. Now I wear all leather gloves.. of course with Carbon Fiber knuckles ect. and riding shoes above my ankles.

@vangoodwin7335 3 ай бұрын

@@Sowatha13 home from work and I regret to inform you that it's not that kind of relationship. Someday again I'll find a woman that enjoys more then just motorcycle rides, but for now I don't have to eat out alone. I do greatly appreciate the sentiment though. Have a terrific weekend wonderful Lady.

@mikehenthorn1778 3 ай бұрын

looks like a very pretty ride.

@Yortwash 4 ай бұрын

I just did a trip up to Maggie valley Labor Day weekend from Ga, trip & weather was amazing. I’m digging your vibe!

@Sowatha13 4 ай бұрын

@@Yortwash thank you and I bet you had an amazing trip too!

@Brosenski24 3 ай бұрын

I missed what happened to your hand 😢 love watching your trip! Thank you for the great content!

@Sowatha13 3 ай бұрын

The burn was definitely not fun and pretty painful trying to wear a glove. Thank you for watching and for the nice comment. It means a lot.

@Brosenski24 3 ай бұрын

@@Sowatha13 poor thing! What did you burn it on? Also you are very welcome!

@Sowatha13 3 ай бұрын

@@Brosenski24 trying to cook 🤦‍♀️. The pot caught on fire and I picked it up to move it away from the burner and the hot oil spilled all over my hand. Then I dropped the pot on my hardwood floor which left a big black burn ring. I was more upset about the floor than my hand 😬.

@Brosenski24 3 ай бұрын

@@Sowatha13 oh no! I'm so sorry that happened to you 😔 but I'm glad you are healing ok. You still made your trip happen so that's very cool!

@winstonwolff 2 ай бұрын

Such a shame, just after your trip they closed the parkway due to all the damage. I had planned to make that same trip this year. Hope it re opens in the next couple years with memorials to all those that lost their lives. 🙏.

@Sowatha13 2 ай бұрын

It's heartbreaking to hear about the parkway closure - hoping for a quick reopening and remembering those lost.

@franko-y2q 3 ай бұрын

I used to work at Mountain Motorsports in Marietta and we recommended your school to many new riders. I’ve heard many good things about your school and want to get involved somehow. I’ve been on your route many times and love the Wheels through Time Museum. Will you folks be at Barber vintage fest?

@Sowatha13 3 ай бұрын

@@franko-y2q yes, I’m planning on riding to Barber on the 12th since one of my coaches is going to race. Thank you for your support and maybe we’ll meet there 😊

@donniecamp7328 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing; I'm looking forward to my trip up to BRP next month. Also I'm interested in hippo-hands, we used something similar in Japan. About your burn, if you havent used this medicine please look into having this available for severe burns "Silver Sulfadiazine Cream, ISP 1%".

@Sowatha13 4 ай бұрын

@@donniecamp7328 yes, I used silverdene for my burn which is healing very nicely. Thank you for your concern. Also, you can use a discount code “sowatha” for a 10% off of the hippo hands. They are worth every penny.

@donniecamp7328 4 ай бұрын

@@Sowatha13 haha figures you use it already, I'm new to silverdene, I'm nursing a burn now. Thank you for the code, do you have a link to a good site or is it just their main webpage?

@FREESPIRIT-eo9vn 4 ай бұрын

cette vidéo est une pépite qui présage "une nouvelle ruée vers l'or", quel plaisir mesdames de vous suivre dans ce périple en ayant l'agréable sensation d'être le passager privilégié de votre voyage. Les motards actuels ne jurent que par les poignées chauffantes( plus esthétiques mais moins efficaces que les" manchons "qui eux ont l'énorme avantage d'aussi garder vos mains au sec par temps de pluie, donc choix très judicieux de votre part).Je trépigne d'impatience de voir la suite de vos"aventure ", dans l'attente de vous revoir ✌ 🙏 ✌

@Sowatha13 4 ай бұрын

@@FREESPIRIT-eo9vn merci pour vos commentaires encourageants.

@jozinzbazin2222 4 ай бұрын

Props for light packing, almost nothing in side cases ;)

@Sowatha13 4 ай бұрын

@@jozinzbazin2222 thank you

@georgespalding91 3 ай бұрын

Could you share how your Garmin is wired/set up electronicallt?

@Sowatha13 3 ай бұрын

It is directly connected to my battery. I couldn’t tell you more since my friend Joel set it up (see part 1)

@mikeskidmore6754 4 ай бұрын

Hello Sowatha, How did you burn your wrist? Was it a cooking accident? I have read that Vinegar and egg whites should be applied right away. I had to google what Pescetarianism is. The only fish that I eat are fish that I catch and clean myself. I will pass on any fish from a store or restaurant with the Exception of Shrimp, Lobster and Crab. I will eat those three in a restaurant. I was thinking how terrible and painful you burn must be, Then I remembered that my Wood Stove Blew up in my face 4 years ago. I am so lucky I wearing reading glasses. They protected my eyes from direct flams and direct hot ash. The Fire had been out for over 4 hours. I was stirring the ash which was actually old Magazines that I soaked in used motor oil and diesel fuel to make them burn better and to recycle used motor oil into heat for my shop. The skin on my neck face and one ear sort of just fell off. The next day My New Snowmobile arrived Via UPS but I could not try it on for almost two weeks because of my burnt skin. When I watch Videos like this, I often add the address of Landmarks or interesting Tourist spots into my phone. Then when I am on a Trip, I can quickly put the address into my Garmin GPS, I have the Zumo 396 with a smaller screen than you have. I purchase a small 4 OZ can of Bel Ray Tacky Chain Lube to carry in my top case. I have the 12 OZ cans to use in my shop. In the Good ole days it came in 16 OZ cans, I bought a Case of that Chain Lube for my dirt bikes, but it's all foamy and makes a huge mess. The New Style Bel-Ray Super Tacky Chain Lube goes on wet and runny with a solvent in it. Then the solvent evaporates and it's far less messy. One place on my List to visit is the Wheels Through Time Motorcycled Museum in Magie Valley. There is a KZbin channel called "The Application Channel" They Feature all of the Old Style Country Stores that are still open. Some have been around for 100 years. I plan to stop and visit some of them on my next Trip to Tail of the Dragon. Also those Parks all have hiking Trails. You can get a bit stiff on long rides. I like to go for a hike or a run. Then I just jump in the River if I had gotten all sweaty. I carry my running Sandals with me. Your Feet get rather clammy in water proof riding shoes, so it's nice to let your feet breath at the end of the day. I liked your map that showed the Topography and the route you took. Is that an app? Have a Great Day , Mark

@Sowatha13 3 ай бұрын

Hey Mark! I burned my wrist with hot oil trying to cook. Poured the oil on the pan , not realizing how long it had been on the hot stove and it caught on fire. The flame got so big, I thought my kitchen was going to catch on fire, so when I picked up the pan, the hot oil spilled all over my wrist. The first thing I put on it was toothpaste as it helped cool the burn down until I could get some rx silverdene a week later 🤦‍♀️. I’m sorry to read about your burns. They seemed more intense than mine.

@boblynch7535 3 ай бұрын

Being a fellow Tiger owner I commend you for your choice. What a friendly, easy, just lovely ride! Not much machismo perhaps, but a magic carpet ride all the same.

@Sowatha13 3 ай бұрын

Well said! And the tiger was so much fun in those curves, Denise is looking to buy one now 💪

@marclawrence2009 3 ай бұрын

Enjoy your videos as you keep things real.Question, I noticed you use Relive. I have tried and nothing works when imported. What tracker do you use and do you import rides or let it track your rides. Thanks for the help and ride safe!!!!

@Sowatha13 3 ай бұрын

@@marclawrence2009 when you say I “keep things real”…like the tip over and the inability to back up my tall bike on my own? lol As far as Relive, I find it easy to use when I remember to turn it on. I installed the app on my phone and hit record when I start my journey, I hit pause when I take a long break then hit resume. When I get to my destination, I hit stop. Then title your activity and save. You can pull up your activity later on and add pictures or short videos. It does take few minutes to produce the Final Cut (which can always be edited). I get a notification when it’s ready. I’m sure you can find some tutorials on KZbin a but more detailed. All is done on my phone.

@marclawrence2009 3 ай бұрын

@@Sowatha13 That is exactly why your videos are good. We can all relate and it's a pleasure to watch something that is just not an advertisement. I also post some videos to KZbin and I make sure they are a little bit corny and not to professional but friends seem to love them. Thanks again and ride safe!!!!

@Sowatha13 3 ай бұрын

@@marclawrence2009 thanks for the feedback. I needed that. As a novice KZbinr, I have limited tools and editing knowledge and sometimes wonder if and how I could make it more professional looking . For the time being, the videos are going to be as raw and simple. Thank you for watching.

@marclawrence2009 3 ай бұрын

@@Sowatha13 If you care to watch some videos that I would not call professional my channel is Grey Wolf & Two Wheels. As I only do them for friends and not for a lot of subscribers they definitely will not win any Oscars LOL!!!!! Your welcome by the way!!!

@Sowatha13 3 ай бұрын

@@marclawrence2009 yes sir, will do.

@jozinzbazin2222 4 ай бұрын

Awesome vid, will be heading that way this week. Will definitely hit some of the spots from your vid. What happened to your hand? That looked very painful, pretty tough riding with it.

@Sowatha13 4 ай бұрын

@@jozinzbazin2222 yes! You will enjoy the BRP especially as the leaves are changing colors.

@jozinzbazin2222 4 ай бұрын

@@Sowatha13 Indeed, doesn’t get prettier than fall.

@Sowatha13 4 ай бұрын

@@jozinzbazin2222 hot oil from trying to cook 🤦‍♀️

@raulrodrigueznyc 3 ай бұрын

Why the Garmin and not use your Iphone for navigation?

@Sowatha13 3 ай бұрын

Good question. All 4 had garmins, so we could all follow the same map. There have been many instances in the past where I would ride with a friend going to the same place, I would take a left and she would take a right because we had different GPS. Also, I use my phone a lot for pictures and videos, so it’s just easier for me to use the Garmin strictly for GPS. However, you could technically just use your phone. Also, using my phone for GPS would use a lot of battery power and I would have to keep it charged to the 12v power outlet most of the time but also needed to use the 12v for the instant360 cam as well. Finally, it’s good to have a back up GPS. Last year, my phone came off its’ case (was not a quad lock), and got runner over by several cars.

@fatotis6273 4 ай бұрын

Make sure you visit the "Wheels Thru Time" museum.

@Sowatha13 4 ай бұрын

Next time, I will. Just didn’t stay in Maggie Valley very long. We just spent the night there.

@BobBlackBass 2 ай бұрын

What panniers are those?

@Sowatha13 2 ай бұрын

@@BobBlackBass they are fancy Harbor Freight Apache cases. $90 for both and I absolutely love them. See part 1 of the serie 👍

@Tomasz-o6d 4 ай бұрын

It's crazy that you have you have to buy 12V adapter to use the socket, Triumph should know better.

@Sowatha13 4 ай бұрын

@@Tomasz-o6d triumph is British so, I guess it would make sense to me to adhere to their Standards, but you’re right a little bit of an inconvenience if you don’t know about it.