Discover Montana's HIDDEN Dirt Road Gems

[@MotoDude1967]

I love the music and the style of this video, very laid-back and relaxing, it made me feel calm and content.

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

That's exactly the feeling I was going for! ☺️🙏

[@2woofs784]

Hey Amanda, The time you get to spend with your brother (Hey Gary) is priceless and the trips you share with us are fantastic. Prayers Flying for safe travels

[@joewells7360]

Love the historical tidbits brother does a good job at it

[@deborahlewis9128]

I love the relationship you have with your brother.

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

😊 me too

[@dutchminionandherbike3436]

Your brother needs anything that makes his heart jump of joy, makes his eyes sparkle and feeds his soul. So good luck with finding something that fits you. Your current Strom needs some TLC. But might deserve some rest as well after making so many memories❤

[@chrisknight5263]

Gary’s got make the right choice for himself based on the type of riding he wants to do… based on what has been on video though, I’d say he rides in the V-strom’s sweet spot, adventure touring, with light off road…. The 2025 DL650 looks very interesting.

[@rasyanx]

I always love to these type of contents that shows American country side and the remote towns especially the ones shown at 17:38 it feels like it is from the the RDR2 game

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

🥹 that might be the highest compliment I've ever received

We are supposed to get a BDR in Montana in '26. You almost made it to my home of Townsend. The ride along the Smith River from White Sulphur to Cascade is a good ride. Stay safe.

[@LoriG75]

My mom is from Townsend 😊. Love that little town!

[@richardoswalt1009]

My wife and I toured on a Gold Wing for 25 years pulled a trailer and stayed in motels. Now we travel in a motorhome and pull a convertible, lots of glamping we have had and will continue to have so much unforgettable fun. You guys are making great memories, keep the shinny side up 😊..

[@erich.4305]

as usual great video. I love the vibe of you and Gary traveling together. I am looking forward to the Alaska journey you have planned. I hope to get to Alaska some day. If I don't at least I will be able to watch your video. In the meantime I will enjoy my BMW F650CS on the backroads of Connecticut. Peace from Connecticut.

[@artmcalister8230]

You have a wonderful calming style that just fills me with peace

[@gonagain]

Beautiful Montana ride! Nice video.

[@bryanmitchell5790]

Looks like a great trip your brother should get a Yamaha super. Tenery . Or another storm.

[@rickkrough6167]

Excellent video Amanda! I enjoy that you put the emphasis on the trip and your interaction with your brother , instead of the bike.

[@AJL15N]

Your videos keep confirming to me that my next bike will be for touring and I'll be heading West!

[@bradleyalexander5821]

Your videography has gotten so good. Always a treat to watch.

[@mark2graves-MC]

So happy to have magpie videos to watch!

[@LoriG75]

Love the ride along on the backroads of Montana! I’m a fifth generation Montanan and I love the never ending beauty of the state. I’ve been binge watching Itchy Boots and her mostly backroads adventures around the world. So glad to have found you guys now 😊 Safe travels.

[@soilsmanadv6673]

another great trip and stories well documented by yourself and your brother. Thank you Amanda!

[@advredbikes]

Thanks guys for that wonderful video. Great to discover all those hidden roads beautiful countryside some awesome food for lunch. If Gary is upgrading his bike that’s a tough one. Maybe a triumph tiger 900 or the new Suzuki 800.llooking forward to the next video thank you.

[@BlackThor15]

Awesome video Amanda and brother Gary! 👍👍

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

Thanks 👍

[@kramr7012]

Great video! So much appreciate your understanding of family, scenery, circumstance, and narration. Interested to learn your brother's decision. Get the one that brings contentment.

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

I'll be sure to let you know what he decides! 😉

[@roy.actual]

This video is very relaxing to watch. Thanks for taking me along. Maybe your brother should test ride a mid-weight BMW.

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

Thanks so much for watching! Glad you enjoyed the ride.

[@chrisjamieson9300]

Hi Amanda and Gary thank you for your work, It is our Saturday morning ritual to have coffee eggs and your video's. I was pondering Garys new bike choices, as he has the OG V-strom 650, would he consider the new OG V-strom 800? Some symmetry there.

[@RonGray-w6i]

Beautiful video we loved it thank you for sharing looking forward to the next video

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I'm already working on the next one 😉

[@KeViNMCMXXCIX]

Good stuff! Seemed like a solid trip. If he wants to upgrade and not fix or renew parts on his bike a newer V-Strom will do the job just fine. Else of course an Africa Twin/Transalp and any other manufacturers motorcycle classed for ADV.

[@josmith4531]

I ride a DR650 for trips with a lot of dirt/gravel, and a DL1000 for a lot of highway with some gravel. I like the DR for it's pick up weight, but if I could only have one I think it would be between the DR or DL800

[@melgagnon9848]

Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and yours !

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

Merry Christmas to you too! 🎄

[@AndrewChristopherEnriquez]

as always i loved the video especailly the sound design, the slide show sounds were particularly a nice touch! i love that youre using that cooling vest, i have the same one and it can be a life saver here in texas!

[@anneligustafsson16]

Just love your new tent! Wish I could afford one too😢 That extra space to sit under when it rains❤

[@abehatt7887]

Hello Miss Zito. Yellowstone trail from emigrant to Bozeman is a good one. Until the next one. Merry Christmas

[@browneyedgirl904]

Don’t even care what the video is, I like it already. 😂

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

😉❤️

[@RestlessMule]

Ohhhhh boy, it sounds like it may really happen- Gary getting a new bike. I’m excited for him. I don’t have any recommendations because I’m certain he has a better idea of what suits him than I do. Does the cooling vest work well under your jacket? I have a lot of respect for you riding in virtually all weather conditions.

[@pippacarron1861]

Bike options for your brother: the Africa Twin you ride would come close to top of my list, plus the V-Strom he already rides would be up there too. But I'd say he should try some model of BMW GS. If not a 1250, then an F850. I have an F750 GS and totlaly love it.

[@brianmcquirk7428]

Thanks Magpie, you really know how to make my day.

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@fistfulofgoldwing]

I could watch y'alls adventures all day. Although i'm sure it was sometimes a slog, what an adventure doing all those dirt tracks home! Makes me wonder if an ADV bike could be in my future...

[@briangerow2652]

I believe the Honda Trans Alp 750 for your brother. Honda reliability as you Know yourself and the price for the 2024 model is Great ! Happy Trails and maybe we’ll see you in Alaska next year

[@ridesar]

Nice! Looking forward to RMR10 already! Time flies! Brother should get the bike he can grown on the most but adventure on today. Only he can know which that is. I like big bikes and I cannot lie… But the prior advice stands.

[@josephbowers3381]

Hey Guys, thanks for sharing. You both do very well in narrating your adventures. The trips you guys take together prove my theory of taking the roads less traveled is well worth the effort. I understand Gary's attachment to the Vstrom. I have a 2012 Vstrom DL650ABS. Our 2 wheeled machines become part of us. (I can hear Amanda saying, yep 1000% true.) Those that have never taken the plung into back country motorcycle adventures will never understand our addiction to our machines and the call of the roads less traveled.

[@Jukra]

For reliability and economy i would go for the v-strom 650. For more power i would consider the 750 transalp. From there its just the question how much your brother is willing to spend for power and gadgets. There are lots of fantastic options out there. Africa twin or ktm 890 are great bikes when it comes to performance

[@lesterroberts4787]

great vedio, Gary , Vstrom 800. I roll a '22 KLR abs and a 24 Yamaha Tenere 700 and I love them both and would take them anywhere but, Gary looks like a Suki Man.

[@jefflink4671]

Beautiful country backroads, you are very fortunate to have bikes to ride those. I think I mentioned it before, wife and I were out there end of July first part of Aug. yes it was extreme heat. I ride Goldwing so I can not give any advice on adv style bikes. Although I ran into youtuber Living off the Slab guy in Wall SD, He was on his way home from Alaska on a Triumph Tiger I believe. Good things to say about it. Check out his video about this trip review.

[@henryhawk978]

If I were looking for a adventure bike #1 V85TT #2 DR650 #3 TENERE 700. Amanda, enjoyed the video and thanks for sharing RIDE SAFE OUT THERE!

[@artmcalister8230]

Love that canyon at 21:00

[@RubiKonAdventures]

Nice, relaxing ride. Love it! ~Grizz

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

Thanks so much for watching friend ☺️

[@robertgullickson8758]

Go to Alaska. But make sure that “iron horse” is fresh and ready. I love my KLR but might jump to a Triumph Tiger for that trip 🧐

[@adamr1852]

Love your videos! Honestly, I also love that Gary rides an old Strom like mine, but if he must replace it (I haven’t seen what all is wrong) then he should get that 800 DE he liked 😊

[@artwallace5925]

Smashing that like button 1 minute before start time!

[@thatmotogal]

Minute 23:12 " To lunch!" 😂 I love it, I know the feeling.

[@jeffhudspeth6397]

Great video! Is Brother buying new or used? I think a KLR650 would be my first choice if you’re planning a lot of dirt riding, or a RE Himalayan as my second choice. Any bike can do it if it’s in good condition.

[@soilsmanadv6673]

End Screen Question: Suzuki DE800 off road version. To stick with the Vstrom theme

[@rosscoyates]

I have ridden Honda's for over 40 years. I have never had one not get me home. Flat tires and dead batteries the only thing that has gone wrong. I'm sure there are others with the same story for Suzuki. But I'm a Honda boy.

[@WimpyGimpy]

You can do research with brother to find the best bike. Honda seems to make bulletproof bikes but I am partial to Triumph but I am too old to go offroad and risk hurting myself so I stay on the slab.

[@philipkuriger3420]

I loved Custer State Park. I was there in 1996 .

[@Shunnyboy123]

❤❤❤ Loved the video. Brothers next bike... there is so many to choose from..I have a HD Pan America CVO right now. I absolutely love it. All depends on what kind of riding he wants to do I'd say.

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

You are absolutely right, the options are endless!

[@Motoramblings]

Brother should get an Africa Twin. One set of tools takes care of both bikes!!

[@jpaulie2008]

👍👍 I so need to get back to that area of the US to ride more.

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

Heck yes!

[@OutonaBimble]

I think one of those new Vstroms is in Gary’s future. 😁

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

😉

[@radricster]

That vstrom 800 sure looked nice at ADV fest Gary. But you might want to get the 1000 if you're going to do much highway going to Alaska.

[@sherrycook7043]

So much good stuff in the vid but that's normal. Yes, Gary should get a new bike. It would be a shame for something to happen while the two of you are on your AK that would change the trip for the negative. I'm a Honda fan because of the dependability so I think Gary should get either a Transalp or an Africa Twin. Here's a question for you: When you put your cooling vest on when it's 90+ out do people give you the look like you are a strange person since they have no idea it is? I usually don't put mine on until it gets to the upper 80s and I get those looks. OK, time for me to go register for RMR and OnX and stop procrastinating with both of them. Keep the good stuff coming.

[@CD-lm5xq]

👍👍👍👍👍 GREAT!!!!! Thanks Amanda!!!!!

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@davechavis4275]

Amanda is cool! and Gary.

[@robertgullickson8758]

That’s my favorite riding area! But where were you at 27:29? I don’t recognize that area?😊

[@jerrycollison3929]

Very nice! I love it!

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

Thanks 😊

[@artmcalister8230]

I second the same choice as yours for tool and spares if he likes it.

[@hal5119]

Brother needs the 1050DE. I'm 6' 2" and it fits me better than the 800DE. Rode them both then bought a 2020 1050 XT Adventure.

[@dennissts]

I love happy people !

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

😁

[@TheTTLegend]

Brother should get a Honda Transalp.

[@BudzzableRides]

Boy that Honda of your's looks like it handles well on the gravel. I'm an old Harley guy but I'm pretty sure I'm making the switch on my next bike.

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

It definitely does! Makes exploring the back roads so much easier. 😎

[@johnbarnes5660]

Hi Amanda... Love your videos!... I have the 2022 Africa Twin 1100 Adventure Sports ES - just like yours... you may have mentioned this at some point, but I would like to know what tires you are running... I am just about to switch out tires, and I am getting info. about options...(I like the Shinko 705's, btw...)... Thanks,... --John

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

I love the Continental TKC70 (standard and rocks versions) when I can get them. They're a bit pricier than the Shinkos but I get WAY more miles out of them. I've used the Shinkos quite a bit as well. I also had a good time with the Motoz Tractionator GPS as well.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Medicine Rocks, what a beautiful place. I'd love to visit that ground at some point. I think if bro liked the V-Strom 800DE and it's in his budget, go for it!

[@paultannahill5043]

I sure would like to get my hands on those GPS waypoints and tracks! 🤙🏼

[@bertbirge3617]

Love your videos

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

thanks so much!

[@sujoyghosh7397]

Brother should get the 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 -- he test rode both V-Stroms at ADV Fest

[@bamills6771]

Since Gary is tall. He should get a Tenere 700. there are New and Used options.. There also is the TransAlp and the new Vstroms.

[@davidmelton7574]

Excited to see what you chose

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

😉

[@anneligustafsson16]

It is on my bucketlist to go to USA and ride some dirt❤

[@karisumner4709]

I think Brother is a fan of the Vstrom so I guess maybe get a new/newer one.

[@zaidi11c]

@Gary try new vstorm 800 DE.

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

👋 Hey! ☺️ We did test ride the new Suzukis in the last video 👌🙂

[@mikeslaven8023]

As far as equipment goes, having the same bikes would allow a few common small/interchangeable parts and tooling to be carried as well as swapping parts to troubleshoot issues along the way with weighing down either (insert equipment being used here) unduly. Extreme destination exert extreme wear.......just sayin.

[@rogertherrien1128]

You need to talk him into an African twin DCT With the leather saddlebags instead of the steel saddlebags

[@mweingar]

He’s a hard core Suzuki fan from all I can tell. Amanda had him testing the 800 and 1050 recently on the Suzuki line and I think Gary liked the 800 best. I am a fan of all motorcycles. He just needs to make sure he gets one before this one gives up completely on him. :)

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

I wish I could get him on a Twin too! Then we would only have to worry about one kind of spare parts 🤣

[@michaelcox5739]

Brother should get Vstrom 800

[@jefferynelson]

Hit like and subscribe to support the Magpie !!

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

🫶

[@tracyharp5101]

I think he should look into a Yamaha Tenere.

[@kevinsterner9490]

My guess is another Suzuki, probably the 800.

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

😉

[@In_MT]

Vstrom 800DE Adventure

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

😉

[@brucegerken1063]

Great video thank you. Check out kawasaki Z650 .

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

Thank you for watching it! 🤔 I'll have to ask brother if he's even considered something that's not a Suzuki lol although he did have that moment where he told me liked the PanAm 🤔🤔

[@WyDave]

Gary's new ride? Stay with Suzuki V-Strom 650XT.

[@colinclugston4757]

Another v strom 1050 De

[@jacektomkiewicz6559]

Definitely brother need a new bike, Suzuki V Strom 800 maybe?

[@rickhughes811]

Brother get the 800 suzy crackin bike///

[@TheMotoShaman]

My daughter used to help me clean fish when we were living on a lake. She can clean fish better than most adults and she is 9.

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

That is awesome! 😊

[@mikespeaks6038]

Brother needs a Transalp

[@onerugrat]

what king of African twin are you riding?

[@irvineyoung1266]

He should try your African Twin, who knows that just may make the decision for him.

[@putrantoutomo5410]

Tenere 😄😄

[@frankjoosten3501]

Just in time,europe timing.

[@frankjoosten3501]

Beatifull scenery , very jealous.

[@frankjoosten3501]

I ride an old shovelhead, for Gary i would go for a BMW gs

[@trd4d]

Transalp.

[@bryanmitchell5790]

Or maybe your brother should get an Africa twin

[@conniewaite1371]

Oh bro....get something new

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

😂