Day 1: Two Honda Trail CT125's take on the Smokey Mountain 500 prepping for the Trans America Trail

[@kevintrotter8799]

Just wanted to say thank you for such great videos of the SM500!! I live in NW Georgia and never heard of this route, but after watching these videos I knew I had to do it. Your videos alone inspired me to buy another motorcycle and start planning the trip for this fall! Thanks!!!

[@SomeGuyRides]

I love getting comments like this. YOu're going to love the SM 500 - it's amazing. Join the FB group for lots of good info. And if you don't want to figure out how to take a month off to go to the Trans America Trail - don't watch that series!

[@kevintrotter8799]

@@SomeGuyRides I joined the FB group after watching your videos and before buying a bike 😜. Will definitely have to watch your TAT videos! Thanks again for the great content and inspiration!!

[@glizbane]

I'm only about 2/3rds of the way through this video, but I absolutely love this video, and can't wait to watch the other ones. The chill music, beautiful scenery, and easy tone of your voice make this easy to just zone out to. Really makes me want to get a CT125 or a Yamaha TW200.

[@ericwilliams626]

Do not think its wise to use the CT for traveling. If you wish to use a small bike to travel use the TW200. The only issue with that bike is long term use on the carburetor and if you want to fiddle with that issue. I was considering it but I have something in a larger form factor that is similar and I like the Honda nostalgia of the CT for around town.

[@findingneutral]

Excellent episode and I'm ass backwards. I watched this one episode AFTER #2 & #3 and watching your super awesome EPIC TAT ADVENTURE. I'm actually glad I waited to watch this as it gave me my Ang & Pow fix. Your personalities and style are both so down to earth and genuine it makes it a pleasure to watch your content even more. Thank you both 👍👍

[@ronmoore1]

The area around Tellico Plains is awesome for dual sporting. The couple who own that camp ground are very nice and keep the facilities updated. Everyone loves the Honda’s.

[@SomeGuyRides]

Great campground and super nice folks...

[@Motoramblings]

I jumped away from the TAT videos for a bit, I’m planning in doing this ride sometime in the very near future, I wanted to see your Bryson. Very well done!! I’m now very excited to get out there!!!

[@SomeGuyRides]

Andy did a great job inventing this route. It’s so fun. Enjoy!

[@tpseeker3367]

Gotta say from the First vid of yours I watched I was hooked on your camera work, audio & narration. PLEASE Don't change a thing. You will NEVER satisfy Everyone. Keep doing what you meant to do when you started your channel. 95% of the people Bitchin about language you'll Never Meet & they Probably didn't have Anything Nice to say about the Beautiful Scenery & Adventure you are sharing with them. Keep up the Great Work & Thanks for Sharing these Adventures with US. Even if a bad word slips out. Just SAD that people will complain & Deny children the Opportunity to see such Majestic Beauty. Instead of complaining they should take advantage of words being said & Teach their children & why they THINK it shouldn't be used instead of Sheltering them.

[@SomeGuyRides]

Nice to hear this!

[@tpseeker3367]

Just Be YOU @@SomeGuyRides. That's why Everyone is here. For You & your Journey.

[@maverickkartracing]

great choice of music riding thru the forest on a dirt road, Enhances the vision and serenity.

[@garysouthwell5762]

Have had two CT 110''s here in Australia (We call them Postie bikes here) and marvel at their offroad ability. So light, so torquey, and so tough! Great Vid!

[@alanflatau1685]

Brothers from anoughter mother I'M only in my 60s LOVE IT BROTHER GOD BLESS MAN

[@TangoOne]

It would be kinda cool if they made this with a 200ish cc displacement. I know Honda CT bikes have always had very small motors but it may open up more places these can be ridden safely

[@garydixon6947]

As popular as these bikes have become, I wouldn't be surprised if honda did that. 250cc would be awesome!

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

@@garydixon6947 listen man I hope they find a way to cram that 300 6 speed they have in the rebel 300 into all the 125cc and then sell both as 125 5 speed and 250 6 speed

[@Yes-hf6cw]

Thats very nice. Quiet small machines, nice smooth ride... Not like those cross-enduro guys with broken mufflers...

[@fredkunc3517]

Been watching all your CT125 vids. Love every one. My uncle had a trail 90 when I was a kid about 48 years ago. You're doing exactly what we did it was great fun enjoy. Thanx

[@SomeGuyRides]

Right on!

[@oldudesrule]

That first water crossing looks like the one everybody on the TAT says keep all the way to the left. glad ya'll made it. Was looking at doing this on my 790 after it warms up. But so far looks like I could scout it out with My Excursion.

[@SomeGuyRides]

Yup - there are a bunch of shared roads between the TAT and the SM500 in that area... I know people do it in 4x4s - check the FB page and I'm sure you'll find some info... or on ADV Rider...

[@JohnnyPowRides]

It's the same crossing - but here's some trivia - the "normal" routes of the TAT and SM500 you do Whitt Road (where the water crossings are) from different directions...

[@078249]

Thank you for the video, it was very well done. Love the background music and the stories. 4 months and still waiting for my bike to come in. Started to rethink my decision but your video reminded me why I'm waiting. Hope we meet out there on the trails. Looking forward to more videos from you.

[@inea815]

awesome. we are getting ready to hit the tat. two girls on two crf250ls

[@shirleyowens530]

I watched the TAT ride before this one. No matter! They were both awesome. Thanks for the ride! I had a CT125 for a while. But, it was difficult for me to ride due to some health issues. My health wasn't too bad 'cause my husband and I rode from Hood River OR to Pacifica CA on my Super Cub and another smaller bike. Every stop attracted interested folks. I would do it all over again!

[@earlsmithson4749]

I agree Sir, Rural Virginia and North Carolina have some of the most beautiful rides in America.

[@gstone42]

Johnny Pow does not need luck...he has the POW-er

[@SomeGuyRides]

Truth!

[@JohnnyPowRides]

Errybody Dance Now!

[@samizdat113]

I was also in bands back in the day. Now I'm 50 years old and I'm in another band with a couple other old dudes. We are called Curmudgeon.

[@jrbroadway0077]

Treadmill Trackstar! I haven't heard that name in a million years! (SC native) Great story and great ride!

[@SomeGuyRides]

SC in the house! Treadmill got back together in 07 and made a bunch of records until the last show in 2017…. More goofy stories and rides to come- stick around!

[@moiusa]

Who's Me? 😄😂 wow you have a lot of memories from that life time.. I love remenecing too..

[@mollygrubber]

Great trip with a good friend, love it. Looking at these bikes myself, if they ever come to Canada. If that is your original soundtrack in the background, I think it's beautiful.

[@TheGraytOutdoors]

That’s an awesome ride and story. It’s actually very cool to hear it because it’s SOOO close to mine and probably many others. The bands I was in didn’t have the popularity that yours did. My 15 minutes of fame was opening for Johnny Paycheck in the early 90s. Then marriage and children came into play. Lots of calls to play with other groups but the fun became incredibly exhausting work and I was already working a full time construction job. I bought a Honda Monkey about 3 months ago. Loving the little thing. Anyway, gonna watch the other two videos now. Ride on!! 🏍💨

[@ohwell2790]

Just contacted some dealers some locale some within 80 miles for one of these. Have a Kymco like 200i a 2012. I am 78 and these have caught my imagination, this is what I have been looking for and will order it . Just what I need and can handle in my old age, young in mind. Have fun while you can life does not last forever. All my friends are gone and may meet someone out there I can get along with. Believe me most old people suck big time. Need to meet some younger people who still have that imagination of adventure. Have fun.

[@joedeering5287]

Enjoyed the video guys. Thank you! I really appreciate hearing your commentary as you ride and after. Ride safe.

[@SomeGuyRides]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tempk490]

What an excellent video with such perfectly suited music. Your channel is gonna explode.

[@ArbitraryLifestyle]

Enjoyed your storytelling! The bit about almost getting a record deal was so risky and fun :D

[@boatrvme8478]

Great vid...I've ridden dragons tail 7 times and all over Smokies and what a fun place to ride! I envy your trip! Trail 70 was my first motorcycle at age 10 and now at 60 I'm riding the TW 200. I believe it would be a fun bike on the TAT!!! It takes a real man to do TAT on a CT 125!!! BE SAFE AND HAVE FUN!

[@jbplemons]

I learned riding the tat from Damascus Virginia to telico that trying to keep everything charged is a chore. And almost makes the ride not enjoyable. I would recommend getting several batteries pack to charge stuff like you already have then stopping and doing a cheap hotel every 2 or 3 days. It can be a pain in the ass to video it all, but you do an exceptional job at it..... also I'm not sure if you carry a firearm. But I would highly advise it. Me and my dad ran into a naked man in north Carolina on the tat who had been shot 5 times and left for dead. He had been there 3 days laying in the ditch. It was extremely nerve racking because neither of us brought our pistols and didn't know if someone was up in the woods trying to jump us or not. He ended up getting life flighted out of there. Drug deal gone bad.

[@jbplemons]

I videoed it all on go pro. I just have it listed private on my channel because I didn't wanna have him or someone find it and get mad. Carry a gun. It's great peice of mind

[@SomeGuyRides]

The problem with me and a gun is - I'd 100% for sure be one of those people who accidentally shoots themself in the crotch while rummaging for a breakfast bar.

[@bengreen1174]

This is so cool I Live 5 minutes from where you're riding go up to Indian Boundary this beautiful and go check out Green Cove at the top of Tellico mountains and the Fish Hatchery

[@SomeGuyRides]

Went camping with the wife at Indian Boundary CG not too long ago. What a great area...

[@peterpascone6942]

Nice ride adventure. I've never owned a motorcycle but been looking at the new CT125. I just saw a used yellow 1970 CT90 for 2500.00 at my local Honda Motorsports dealer. We'll see 😁

[@lawrencedevine1900]

Hi you asked about your seat on the ct 125, how to make it better, try an Air Hawk, cost about 20 euros.

[@gator1984atcomcast]

Well done video. My next dirty drive will be from Tallahassee to Highlands NC.

[@marshall3498]

Awesome video man and wonderful story telling about you music career. That trail with the creek beside it was very pretty. I just got my first adventure bike myself a 2022 Kawasaki klr 650. Plus I live only about a hour from Asheville in Johnson city Tennessee.

[@SomeGuyRides]

There's so much great riding just south of you. Check out the TAT playlist if you liked this - epic adventure...

[@ridewithwarro]

looking forward to your trip. don't be in a rush to move out your little ct125 either. i did that a couple of months back and regretted the move. today i bought another new ct125 in red as they are just a real good fun style bike and make you feel pretty happy to be still kicking. so in my case the sell and re-buy was expensive...lol on the other hand i was lucky a pre-order cancelled and for some reason they contacted me and the rest is history. will be keen to follow along on your adventure and just to make sure i will sub and hit your notification bell too all the best!

[@SomeGuyRides]

Yeah I'm struggling with it. We're in Arco, ID right now. The end of the trip is coming soon. It's so damn expensive to ship home though!

[@ridewithwarro]

@@SomeGuyRides i checked your stuff but couldn't see or maybe i missed it. did you do a sprocket change?

[@SomeGuyRides]

Didn’t and probably should have. Went totally stock. Had some troubles in the Colorado passes for sure!

[@marcoluoma3770]

Thanks for this. A buddy and I are planning to do the 500, hopefully yet this fall, so your video is nice preview of what to expect. It’s your channel, so talk the way you like. If people don’t like it, they can go watch the Disney channel.

[@SomeGuyRides]

You will love the SM500. Awesome. A bunch of the roads are also the TAT...

[@biologicalboutique407]

So excited to join you guys! You definitely built up the hype

[@Sadboi_stuntz]

so awesome bro ill be taking off with a couple others in about a week!

[@potterportraits]

Did you make it?

[@andyr4609]

Awesome... Thank you for sharing..

[@mgmurray100]

Great video. I am getting a van for the same trail but can see I would need a snout muffler. I think the 200cc of the Suzuki would help on the inevitable hwy spots. The Honda trail was my first choice but I want a passenger sometimes. Thanks for super information for my preparation.

[@condor7782]

I only got to the F-ing cold ❄️ part had to stop, like and subscribe. 👍

[@Themetus]

I loved this. Really nice trail and nice to listen your stories. Music, video & editing is good. Love your channel! Greetings from Finland.

[@anthonybastarache6314]

Took my back meds and came on youtube to chill before bed and find this video. 😏 From the rambling style of you talking about the old days to the music that you picked for the ride footage this video was a pleasant ride. I ride a bigger cruising bike (V Star) and this video makes me want even more to get a Honda CT 125 Hunter too, just to adventure around on.

[@SomeGuyRides]

Back meds an KZbin - a perfect combo!

[@forestofheavy]

I enjoy the f-bombs, keeps it authentic and real.

[@woongtv-naturehealing273]

Hello, my new friend. Wow, it's such a beautiful and wonderful 💜💝💚 motorcycle-driving video. I'm glad to be your great channel friend 💕🌷💗 Have a happy 💙💕💖🌷💜💯💝💗 day 👍👍👍🤙👌

[@DanielLee89501]

What a refreshing surprise this video was! Really, I came for the CT125, but I found the whole video very enjoyable. My big bike days are over, due to a neck injury. I’m thinking that a small bike could be in my future.

[@SomeGuyRides]

Thank you! You might enjoy the TAT playlist...

[@NitwitMN]

You’re situated well. Amazing.

[@potterportraits]

Beautiful. Looking forward to doing this ride soon

[@SomeGuyRides]

You should- it was amazing...

[@potterportraits]

I haven't made it through all the videos yet but would you recommend 3 or 4 days for the trip. I've had some local guys tell me to di it over 4.

[@evergeendata]

@@potterportraits I'd say 3 for the SM loop

[@DersNoNem]

Finally people utilise the space between the handle and the seat. I think it's only in Malaysia where this type of bike with basket in front of the seat.

[@stringtwister7654]

Pretty good video! Most others that long I can't make it through. One suggestion on your next trip, mention where you are at a long the way. Like where exactly are the water crossing? Enjoyed it and subscribed, look forward to the tat series.

[@SomeGuyRides]

I know - should totally have maps and location stuff going on. It's difficult to get organized with that stuff!

[@jim4435]

Great Video, you're living a dream that I'd love to try myself

[@reynaldohadi9847]

smoll bike, big fun, come to SEA, no need big bike to go adventure

[@moiusa]

When it's cold, eat a jalapeño (halapenyo), i don't recommend a javanero (havanero). I live your videos, thanks for posting.

[@TXH1138]

Excellent!! Just enough narration and silence. Loved the disk delivery story. There's a guy, "A retired Okie living in Thailand", who has done a lot of experimenting with tires, suspension, gearing, etc on his CT125. You should check him out and maybe get some info you may need for the TAT.

[@heavymetalpermaculture]

Fellow musicians too? Badass...

[@evergeendata]

Yep

[@hosdoisba2953]

what a beautiful ride, appreciate the video.

[@thall6076]

Love your videos friend!!!

[@SomeGuyRides]

Glad you like them!

[@kevinkelley2313]

If you don't create "A bit of a ruckus" you ain't living right.

[@dash8465]

I have not done any long distance riding, but have done lots of trail riding across many years; many XR’s, KDX250, and a CT90. I’m here because I’m interested and kicking around the idea of doing the TAT. One thing about your situation and bike selection is that there are two of you… two people can team up and wrestle a couple of heavy Enfield’s through the truly difficult spots while still being comfortable and having abundant power on the other 98% of the trip. So far I’m considering a XR650l.. lowered w/ a different seat.

[@SomeGuyRides]

Check out the TAT videos if you get the chance - we ended up taking the CT125's. I did half the country solo and it was great. Then I hooked up with Johnny Pow in Colorado to finish - and that was also great. Hope you get to do the TAT - you won't regret it. I've done some overnights with the REH too and I love that bike - but it probably would have been too heavy for me on the TAT. Would have really liked to have the speed of the himmy on the slab though... (and the comfort and better luggage setup options...)

[@jonnymac66]

Great video. Totally enjoyed it. I’ve a CT 125 in Thailand and will return next week to tour for a few months. I’ve a givi tank bag like you have mounted on your 125 that I was using on another bike here in Ireland. Are you happy with the set up on the CT ?

[@SomeGuyRides]

Worked well. I liked my setup for the east coast BDRs a little better though. He check the latest playlist to see that…

[@fooslinger]

Most of Asia rides a bike about that size. Perfect transportation for roads that are actually fun to ride. Riding attire in Asia is a long sleeved shirt and slippers.

[@SomeGuyRides]

My family was on this long hike in Vietnam. We had on our expensive hiking shoes and were struggling down this really steep rocky incline. I mean - it was just killing us. We were sweating and just dying and going so freaking slow. Then from above us comes five school girls whizzing down wearing flip flops. It was one of the most impressive things I've ever seen. I still have no idea how it was possible!

[@brian103181]

Awesome!

[@razifmahathir2437]

Greetings from Malaysia 🇲🇾. Awesome trip. Trying to source a CT125 over here....not easy 😬

[@camaraderie6]

beautiful soundtrack, great place and good friend. Jealous

[@patricknesbitt9208]

Extremely enjoyable well done video. I hit the like I hit the subscribe and look forward to seeing more of your work. Thank you

[@MrWhitelightning73]

I don’t ride unless it’s over 40 degrees. When I was younger it didn’t bother me as much.

[@andys4971]

I really like these CT125s but it would be cool to do it on a TW200 cause you wouldn’t have to rev it out quite so hard on the big road sections. I will do this one day!

[@boatrvme8478]

Road my TW 200 on part of TAT. What a blast.

[@jephh9252]

I'd worry about the 13000+ ft elevation playing with the carburetor. I'm only at 6000 and I have troubles with hills from time to time. Though I guess if you're dialed in with field tuning you'd be alright?

[@ImAlive11550]

Why not get a motorcycle rack for your car, drive to the beginning of the trail, unload, ride & then double back to the vehicle? It's what I do, the highway / expressway / northern & southern state here are too damn dangerous in a car so I sure as hell won't chance it on a motorcycle. I've got a 1st gen Forester & it hauls the bike around just fine

[@SomeGuyRides]

The only receiver I have is on a small RV. I priced getting one installed on another vehicle and it was like $400 - plus a trailer or a rack. Someday!

[@TXH1138]

"We've got a long way to go and need a long time to get there..." Is this the Some Guy & The Bandit theme song?

[@59vaughn]

Good for you.... self-learning and exercising discipline...carry light layers for weather changes...vests are tops...easy on the donkey....it's not a Valkyrie .....😜

[@clvrswine]

Would be cool to hear your tunes in a future video.

[@primesupreme9131]

new sub. i was hooked at sec 38.. awesome stuff

[@herdfan697278]

Great ride guys! Convincing!

[@charliesybert2683]

Uuuuhhhhhhh god I want that just some fun 👌

[@michaelb.8953]

If people get offended over a few swear words than they need to not listen anymore. You can't control other people's hurt feelings so fuck them. Never change who you are to appease other people.

[@SomeGuyRides]

aaaagreed.

[@schawk8709]

Great video! You've got me wanting to do it!

[@jerrycabarloc3728]

You don't need a big ADV bike to have fun.

[@SomeGuyRides]

It's true!

[@michaelparker6218]

Amazing videos! I just got a CT125 and can’t wait to do rides like this! I am very inspired by you, C90Adventures and Itchy Boots. What is your complete bike setup? Things you changed from stock, bag set up.. any other advice for a new adventure rider (experienced woods/dirtbiker)

[@SomeGuyRides]

Thanks for checking out the vids! If you go to the channel (and if you have the time) - start at the very beginning. You'll see the whole process I went through to figure out a setup and what I ended up with. I went completely stock including the tires. Links to gear lists and stuff at: linktr.ee/SomeGuyRides

[@Theophilus1968]

I hear Air Hawks are pretty effective and inexpensive? My kids love your channel and every time you swear they laugh and say you sound like a moron. Lol!!! Keep up the great vids. Your editing & artistry are improving each episode. Too fun! P.S. Santa needs to buy you a fishing pole.

[@ironwolfF1]

Hmm, I wonder if the 142cc big bore upgrade kit would have helped. (...unless modded bikes for your class weren't permitted)

[@kevnjeanne]

Most roads like that were originally game trails and followed by American Indians. As time progressed they were widened with horse and wagons with the early american settlers.

[@JohnnyPowRides]

18:15 so much foreshadowing

[@biologicalboutique407]

Shit you guys were big? Conan? Would you do a song for us with your boy, John? It’d be so rad!!

[@SomeGuyRides]

Johnny Pow was a full fledged rock star. Still is. He's always got some projects going...

[@evergeendata]

The demo Ang talks about exists online somewhere with us playing together. Actually I play on several of his recordings.

[@robbcollins3727]

That looks awesome! Still waiting for my 125 to be delivered..., this video certainly makes me anxious. Are you running stock tires?

[@SomeGuyRides]

Yup - stock tires. And they're fine for what we've done. Won't be good in sand but what is? My advice is to not buy anything until you get the bike... I did and I regret it... well - just a center rack... but...

[@davidwhocares3293]

I really dig these new 125's. Has there been any problems/climbing issues with NOT having the high/low tranny function that the earlier bikes have ?

[@SomeGuyRides]

No problems other than the passes in the Rockies. Keep watching - you'll get to it! But - to bad they didn't keep that feature for sure...

[@skipdippity]

They seriously should make a bigger size. Just the motor. I love the bike tho but a 250 or 300 would be so nice..!

[@samizdat113]

If you are going to make music always do it for the heck of it. Always.

[@veiledallegory]

He said shit hole-a skyway! Haha!

[@Sidetrackification]

That's not the way we did it at bandcamp😁

[@mediocremichael]

How much weight did you add to the bike with all the accessories? and what kinda mileage have you got after all the gear and accs? Thanks!

[@ludercofarms7611]

ha i grew up in Columbia SC, I knew troy teague and john furr from working at palmetto promotions (i think i printed your shirts) back in mid 90's. Wow! why you aint mention CCPP??? found this vis bc i just bought a 2022 honda 300l and im gearing up for some rides. Im here in Missouri ozarks now. wow small world...

[@SomeGuyRides]

Oh man.... the 90's in Cola was a good time! Here's an ancient video of me, Troy, and Johnny Pow rocking the stage with CCCP at Rocks. Troy somehow got a friend to bring us in a "borrowed" limo that night. Good stuff... Enjoy that Honda! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6nLaWuwlq2nfdU

[@ludercofarms7611]

@@SomeGuyRides awesome thank you! rockafellas just wow the good times.

[@thepickn]

Try a higher teeth range on the chain gear.

[@mt-nv4jd]

I've struggled with language, also. I try to find interesting words to more accurately express my intention.

[@jeffkatzer]

Hey just so you know, swearing is fine by me. Fell free to express yourself in any terms you like. Happy trails!

[@howardbodiford7130]

What did you expect for nine horsepower?

[@herbiesnerd]

What’s the story with the black pipe? I like it a lot

[@SomeGuyRides]

A bit of high heat spray paint. I dig the look!

[@bongdudugenio9947]

Are you think buying a rebore kit? To get you more power uphill.

[@SomeGuyRides]

Thought about it. But there's something appealing about trying the TAT stock.

[@searchingfor6thgear44]

You found room for the drone! Nice! What's your voice recording set-up? Media mod and a lav mic?

[@SomeGuyRides]

Yup - it's a lav mic with a custom short cable rigged to the helmet clamp and into the media mod. It's working well! I'll do a video about my setup sometime. I am all about the simplest setup possible.

[@tjnaj1126]

Great video. thx for sharing. Did you use v8 gpx file for your GPS? Curious if you found it 100% accurate or not?

[@SomeGuyRides]

Yes used v8. The only problems we had were operator errors - missing turns etc... Route seemed to be right on.

[@evergeendata]

one place there's a house with a giant white dog that ran out and acted threatening (but just barked and chased us) - it looked like the trail was taking us up a driveway but we ended up going around the house on what looked like new gravel section. I think the gps track went straight but we went around.

[@gilbertmal6033]

I used to have those maps. I'm 54 and a truck driver for 33 years had to find my way around LA . The millennials would not know what you're talking about they probably don't even know what a mile marker is.lol

[@merlefisher3103]

6:40 You're using two phones here with two different mapping tools I assume? I think I recognize Gaia maps on the left, but could you briefly explain your setup and what you like about it? Thanks man!

[@SomeGuyRides]

I'd read where some folks like to have one zoomed in to see turns and one zoomed out to make sure you haven't gotten off track so I think I was trying that out. (Also was testing out the two different phone mounts). I get why people would do that - but at some point I just went back to using one phone with Gaia at about 2,000 feet and it was fine.