DMV: Mexican Break-Down Adventure

[@alansavage3549]

What's that quote "Life is What Happens To You While You’re Busy Making Other Plans" 👍

[@ridingwithbigfoot4600]

About the same as Geemail. I always stop but to date I have never had anyone stop for me. It is sometimes difficult to stop knowing if it were me on the side of the road that I would be waiting a long time. Worst one: had my handlebars fall off(new bars and the bolts fell out) on mountain twistys in Arkansas and ended up wearing the bike in a rock filled ditch. No cell signal. Not a single person, bike, car or truck stopped. Literally had to pick the bike up off me. I hiked back up the road found two of the bolts and made it to a hardware store. So thumbs up to each and all that do still honor the old school rules- and that other finger to the ones that ride on past.

[@benderbender1233]

✊

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

At least you got a good story out of it! Insane that nobody stopped...

[@Free_Ranger_CT110]

Had a taste of the biker code when I did a lap of Australia on a Kawasaki 750 back in 1989. Bike was flooded & wouldn't start, I was struggling to push start the thing. Guy pulls up on a Harley. "Having trouble?" "yep" "won't start huh" "yep" "Serves ya right for buying Japanese" & off he went...

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Yeah, it can go either way unfortunately.

[@woodsontr]

😎👍 Scotty is the best.

[@easyrider4x]

Having the centerstand sure makes the wheel removal easier.

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

I don;t know how I ever lived without one!

[@markmoffett6813]

Just AWESOME Thanks again for another great video. Mark from Maryland

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mneff69]

Wow you was lucky that you found a local towing outfit. It was good to see STS was close enough to help as well. Great footage. 👍❤✌🇺🇸🙏🛵

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@paulbronnenberg2075]

Good video !! I am 74 and remember very well this biker code! To this day I still pull over.... (even tho I dont know anything about fixin bikes nowadays) if only to sympathize and offer help. It is ALWAYS appreciated. For myself.... I pay HOG OWNERS ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE which I have used with 100% success. My last time deserves a brief story ... on a road trip from Texas to Lake Tahoe I broke down (stator & volt reg on HWY 50 (Loneliest Highway in the USA) 175 miles from Carson City. HOG had a tow truck out to me in 3 hours and hauled me to Battle Born HD dealer and I was back on the road. THANKS "Junior" (lmao) for sharing your video adventures.

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Anytime, brother. Thanks for watching

[@mikewalsh4562]

We need more people in the world like Scotty

[@Jason-cm6uh]

Another story for the campfire. Glad everything came out ok..,.and quickly.

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Thanks man!

[@rustynail9007]

I need at least 3 spoons, perferably 1 at least body length 😂 that guy knows his work!

[@offpherj7884]

Well done Joe.. I also live by the same rule.... You see a biker broke down you stop and offer assistance. Always. You can't go wrong having Scotty for a friend. He's a very interesting fellow.... Thanks for posting man...

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Well said! ✌️😎

[@BrianBraaten]

I had a feeling your new video was going to be entertaining and of course it was.Scotty is funny he is never out of character. 😂

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Lmao yup

[@BrianBraaten]

@@dirtymotorcyclevagabond I hate getting flats on a good tire I prefer to get a nail in my tire is worn out not when I still have a lot of tread left

[@josecarrillo115]

Joe that was priceless man seeing you and Scotty ride that bike🤣🤣. I just donated to buy you guys lunch.. safe travels brother

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Awesome thank you!

[@adolfowong9380]

I'm so glad, to have met you, and scottie my friend, hope to see you again some time great video, be blessed bro

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Keep fighting the good fight my brother 👊😎

[@davidwhiren817]

My brother what a life lesson !!! man I was spell bound the whole vid !!! Thank you Mr. Joe !!!

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

You're very welcome!

[@KickstandsUp909]

Glad everything came out. Glad you are safe to.

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Thanks man!

[@bendaves77]

I'm not someone who gets enjoyment from reading however I'm always willing to help Scotty out if I can so I bought his book not knowing what to expect because he said it wasn't a autobiography or a story that resembled his tales in easy rider... once I started to read his book Josies Journey I found myself not wanting to put it down... it's a wonderful story that has lessons for the soul... there's no doubt that this book was given to Scotty by God or an angel or higher power whatever you want to call your creator

[@rjonesnm]

Another good one Chivito! If you ride enough, you will need the help. Read Scotty's book. It's great. Gonna' have to meet you two somewhere on the road. Saludos!

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Saludos brutha!! And thanks for the support! ✌️😎

[@jamessaylor7727]

Joe I continue to like both on KZbin and Firestick expecting it helps to support your channel. Plus I watch several times believing that helps as well. Great content as always!

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@theadventurousrider]

Another great video man. Always good to see you two showing the actuality of travels and not just the high parts. They make the videos more realistic.

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Thanks bro 😎

[@tpresten]

Haha…good old Scotty. I just bought his book because of your video so tell him he owes you a coffee. I will come visit with you guys next winter in Mexico.

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Sounds great!

[@michaelplumley1337]

love to see people still helping out and that is why I said you are always welcome to stay at my home just reach out and I will be there

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Thanks man!

[@MikeHinze]

Great video! I'll be sharing it.

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Thanks Mike! Saludos 👋😎

[@pureblood2020]

Keep on keeping on!

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

That’s what I do! 😎

[@Henry.58]

Glad it all worked out Joe! You have way more patience than I would have had. I would have been Great Great Great Great ! Looking for a rock to kick !lol Good to see you and that old guy together again,Rumor has it he has been around a while.

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Lmao! That's what I hear 🤣🤣

[@markmcintosh7095]

I picked up a large bolt in my rear tire. I used multiple plugs and stopped every 2 miles or so to add more air. A small independent shop picked me up and installed a new tire. The local Harley store said they didn't have time for me.

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Freaking crazy how some things end up in the tire lol

[@bryanmitchell4463]

That is still an unwritten rule, you never leave anyone behind, ever, glad you got it all taken care of, just Purchased Scotty’s book looking forward to reading it, thanks for sharing Joey, you do make freedom look pretty easy

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Anytime!!

[@bendaves77]

Scottys book is amazing

[@BigDan7114]

Appreciate the real life scenarios it takes much of the apprehension away seeing the “ what if’s” and solutions that are not US conventional but you make do with what you have and it always works out in the end . Thanks again .

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Anytime!!

[@Jodyrides]

I was with a guy riding quads.. he had a slice in his sidewall. We all carried plug kits we had a lot of steep hills to climb to get out of there and his rim was spinning inside the flat tire so we had to try something. For the hell of it he put plug after plug in the sidewall, about six of them, with contact cement/vulcanizing glue that came with the plug kits.. it held well enough to get back about 6 miles to our trucks deep in hilly Play area for quads and dirt bikes and buggies and off-road vehicles in Ohio.. there is a certain type of patch that looks like a mushroom. it’s like a plug with a patch on the end you must install it from the inside of the tire..It has a stem and a flat patch in one that might’ve got you out of that if you could break the tire off the bead. When you need to break a tire bead, it takes two people to do this, use the side stand of the heaviest motorcycle there to break the bead of the tire you need to fix. Just lay the tire on the ground beside the side stand, and have the guy tilt his motorcycle with a side stand down right on the tire at the bead…That will break the bead.. I wasn’t there but to tell you the truth, since the bike felt Squirrley when you first pulled out, now you know that you should check the tire out when you feel that snake dance.. Love your videos. I would never consider going to Mexico for anything until I started watching your videos.. A coworker’s retired parents used to go south from Phoenix where they live into Mexico to get their prescriptions filled. One time they stopped to get a drink at a little restaurant. The next thing they knew they were waking up ..they were lucky-other retired Americans could see what was happening and they stayed with them until they recovered. Somebody put something in their drinks when they ordered … they say that is not uncommon for someone to spike your drink, then rob you, and you are screwed if they take all your papers and credit cards..

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Thanks so much! Maybe not a bad idea to be careful while partying, huh?

[@corgis7083]

Good video

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Glad you enjoyed

[@ArtD2368]

Great video the tire guy is really a bad ass I couldn't even change my own tire with help from a friend

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Thanks man!

[@mohawkmikemotorcycles9077]

Glad your good Joe

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Thanks Mike 👋😎

[@robertmacdonald2735]

Very cool video...

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Thanks!

[@slowpoke71]

Another great video man. So glad you bumped into Scotty. As you know he's a great guy and loves to share his road knowledge

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Yes he does lmao

[@benderbender1233]

dis was cool for me cuz scotty is how eye found u. thoroughly enjoyed joe! 🤘😎🤘

[@benderbender1233]

eye seriously like ur custom shirt! sum of my fondest memories on trips is wen eye/we hav pulld over to help sum1 or sum1 has pulld over to help me/us! ✊

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Hopefully will be available at some point!

[@benderbender1233]

@@dirtymotorcyclevagabond id buy 1 in SSSTURGISSSS fo sho bro!! 🤘😎🤘 keep me postd. ☑ 1 large long sleeve

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Noted! 📝

[@Richhatch-cs2wd]

Add the same thing happened to me Tire kept spitting Tire plugs out had to get bike towed in the end you should purchase some tire pressure monitoring valve caps one set comes with a little screen the other set that works off your phone very handy to tell your air pressure

[@tombullard6245]

I have never traveled the distance that you and Scotty Drive but I have broke down on the road more times than I would like but I've always been lucky by twisting a few wires together or switching out relays for different things to get myself home flat tires are always exciting I had a blowout on the front tire of my Softail Standard 65 Milan hours down to 45 what's a little sketchy but 45 down to stopping got pretty hairy flip down the HOV to get off the highway in code for a pickup truck that a friend had being a poor cheap bastard I do most of the work myself minus machine work thank God for the Evo bikes they are shade tree mechanic friendly so right on dude ride on and tell Mr Scott Tom said hey

[@SeanGardner402]

Honestly, The drifter life style makes me want to quit the 9-5 and sell everything. At the end of the day though you either got the balls to do it or not. Mad respect to you joe, i found you through scotty's youtube. I haven't seen all your episodes but i find it fascinating how you put the ones i watched together. Sorry bout your tire blowout! Unexpected expenses suck, I recently had a severe pain in my gallbladder and after about 4 hours i drove to the ER, (3am in the morning) I puked there and still had pains until about 10am, I did a CT scan also while i was there. 11am I was discharged and blessed to have the pain gone, however my bill was 7k! I have a high deductible plan from the job and have to come out of pocket about 4k! At the end of the day you gotta blessed for living and know you are fortunate to be alive. Bless you for giving to the handicap fella 19:00. Anytime you come through nebraska you or scotty have a place to stay friend, Thank you for the journey!

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Thanks so much for the kind words, glad you enjoyed it! Will definitely look you up if I'm up that way! Cheers

[@jimdoolan2277]

Great video picked up my 2023 nc750x loveing Cheers ✔️ 🍻

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Awesome man! Great choice

[@mikerapp8163]

Joe, happy everything turned out ok. When you get stranded on a motorcycle, you’re really stranded. Front tire flats are lethal at high speed. Rear tires are easily controlled. Check tire pressure after every ride so you’ll know before you go. Ride safe.

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Cheers Mike!

[@RLN1972]

great video

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Thanks for the visit

[@Dave-eu3ib]

If your still in the area. Check out the iron horse. Future reference they know of people in Chapala area.

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Thanks for the tip!

[@BrianBraaten]

I carry a small compressor that works really good and is the size of an old Walkman maybe smaller.it’s just part off my bike now

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

I had one too, until this adventure when it died

[@BrianBraaten]

@@dirtymotorcyclevagabond That explains the can of Leche

[@Jameswest1687]

Your issue was when you were putting the plugs in you where twisting it before you pulled it out that was just rapping the plug around it and causing you to pull the plug back out when you put the plugs in just push it in and pull it out no twisting sometimes with a larger whole I'll take two fingers and hold the plugs and pull the installer out between my fingers the older style plug kits you used to twist but these new ones you don't I just noticed it because it was a motion I had to get broke of to I hope this helps you in the future stay safe out there brother

[@Two_Wheels_Only_ADV]

Good Video .. Glad everything came out OK looks like you’re having fun I watched all your videos and remember seeing you with Scotty (also watch him) fun watching you Grow, learn and change motorcycles .. I have a cruiser but I bought a 2021 Triumph Adventure Bike and mostly ride that now .. I don’t live on the road at least not yet 🤪

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

I appreciate that! My buddy has a Tiger, loves it

[@albertstabelli5869]

I have a copy of Scottys book on the way. Should be delivered tomorrow. 😊

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Great!

[@6fiddy309]

Yo Hoss.. So glad you didn't dump the bike.. Cool to see you and Scotty get her done.. Wanted to ask you how many miles on the ST..?.. Knocked it out of the park again.. great video..👍🤠👍..

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Thanks! Me too lol. She's sitting at about 48k atm

[@6fiddy309]

@@dirtymotorcyclevagabond The police used these bikes extensively and racked up crazy mileage totals.. Well over 100 K.. Should serve you well for quite a while..👍👍

[@MAKB187]

Rope lugs are good at being doubled tripled and quadruple in a pinch

[@MrNick99]

ahhh just found your channel!

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Welcome! ✌️😎

[@bendaves77]

That's how we change our motorcycle tires here in farm country in northwest Illinois... especially now that you can use those nylon balancing beads... no need for a dealership anymore.. is it easier to find a tire for a Harley or something like your bike down there in Mexico

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Not sure about Harley sizes.. most of em are for lil single thumpers with tiny wheels

[@bendaves77]

@@dirtymotorcyclevagabond i noticed how other countries use the single cylinder mopeds and motorcycles... there's channels on KZbin that show these guys from India or that region who take the engine out of their foreign bike and build a hardtail chopper frame and put a springer on it

[@cb750k1974]

Why didn't you get a whitewall? I mean...you're in Mexico. Great vid. good job.

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Thanks! Lmao 😂

[@jeffkeni]

Hey Joe. I finally tracked down your channel by way of Scotty's latest offering. How long have you been on the ST? You had an airhead previously, right? The tire shop footage was kickass! That guy dominated.

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Hey man! Yeah, I hit the road on a ninja, then moved to the airhead, then a KLR, and finally the ST

[@michaelmitchell5909]

What a great video. I follow both of you guys.....man up in the states these dudes go to a harley shop and spend 300$ a wheel to get a new tire....just plain stupid.

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Yup 👍

[@donpet8258]

Just wondering ? You seam to like Harley rally’s & lifestyle. Why not ride one ? I’ll have lived and understand most any answer. In my 50+yrs living on MC & working as I go , iv worn out all bike brands. Even an st1300 & klr. But since evo days (84) Harley’s have just gotten more & more reliable. Good bikes now .. Was just curious As you probably remember I ride a Dyna converted to a touring bike.. fits me

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

I've demoed several of the new models and liked them. At the end of the day it's their prices, man. Not just for the bikes, but for parts/ service/ etc. Almost everyday when I'm working, I hear somebody got ripped off/ gouged. If they can rework their business model, I'll support them and sacrifice the $. But until then, I got a smokin' deal on the ST and it works just fine. Maybe not as cool, I'll grant you, but hell... I saved a LOT compared to the price of a comparable used hd 😎

[@donpet8258]

@@dirtymotorcyclevagabond I understand.. hell I’m to old to care about cool. I buy best deal on used whatever brand, but I try for Harley first. Never new, my 2016 dyna FLD had 10k mi. For $8k. On road a lot, huge dealer network is major to me. That’s Harley or Honda. Plus us Cheepos find the small shops to support & less $. Like Scotty does. I just hated taking all the plastic off my wings, etc. Just to work on it. Any bikes a good ride ! Glad all going well for ya.. I modified tire plug tool too to shove in 3plugs at a time for big holes. It worked. Might not be the best idea ,I wouldn’t do it on the front.. but when stranded. 🤪

[@BudzzableRides]

If you ride enough it WILL be you someday on the side of the road. My old evo was 3 days riding & two days fixing LOL. Your right tho things always seem to work out, no need to panic. I just can't ride past a brother broke down on the side of the road without stopping, I'd feel like a dickhead.

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Lmao gotta love those old evos tho. Good on ya for stopping 👍

[@garryprysko4092]

Another great vid. Keep up the great work. U said in a previous vid you carry 2 tarps. What sizes are they and why 2??

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Thanks man! One I believe is an 8x10, which I use over top the tent. The other I trimmed to size as a footprint for the tent

[@garryprysko4092]

Thanks for info

[@justice6436]

I'm in ajijic, are you guys still around? New sub

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Hey man! Nah, STS split for the west coast, I’m in the central part around San Miguel de A, on the way to FL soon. And welcome! 😎

[@jaymeandme9897]

6:21 that’s my uncle lol

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Jajaja dile hola! Disfruté mucho hablando con él, y fue muy útil👋😎

[@OldBiker54]

I would have stayed in town drinking and eating

[@GeemailMailboxx]

You don't stop to help someone because you want to, you do it because you should. Unfortunately the last two times I broke down, Nobody would even give me a second look, Including every biker that flew right by me. 😒 I can only assume they were the younger generation who couldn't fix anything but a cellphone app anyway.

[@dirtymotorcyclevagabond]

Yup 👍