Ep 1: Attempting the MABDR & NEBDR on a Honda Trail CT125 - LEAVING ASHEVILLE

[@SomeGuyRides]

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[@397coney7]

Well I know what shop NOT to go to. I live in Indian Trail, NC and almost brought one of my motorcycles their for repair. I really despise mechanics who keep throwing parts at a vehicle, in order to find the problem. A great mechanic diagnosis the problem correctly and gets right to the problem right away. Saves us all time and money. Good luck with your Himalayan🙏.

[@SomeGuyRides]

Motorcycles of Charlotte should be avoided at all costs. Terrible!

[@billjacobs433]

Dylan Paul at the Throttle Company in Columbus, Ohio is the Royal Enfield guru. He’s always willing to help whether you buy from him or not.

[@LocknessRides]

The music at the beginning reminded me of “once more into the fray” and how fitting! Great job man! I’m so pumped for this series!

[@moto-7]

Really cool to see you and lil ugly on the road again. The long form videos are fantastic, I almost get the same chilled feeling I do from actual riding. Great work buddy.

[@SomeGuyRides]

I know I should do 15 minute videos - but I just can't seem to figure out how...

[@ar1stippus739]

Man the discussion on loss really hit me hard. I lost my best friend about a year and a half ago. He was 10 years older than me but we were like brothers from the day we met. He was only 35 when he died. RIP Chad

[@craiglambert9515]

Awesome. We did the MABDR last year and your videos bring back good memories.

[@TheGeorunner]

Super looking forward to this series! I did a bit of the northern section on a scrambler earlier this year and quickly realized I need to do more prep on the bike before attempting the whole thing. Props to you dude for doing this on little ugly.

[@daramcmahon4040]

Great to see the bands back together ❤️ Love this my life is complete. Little Ugly. Great.

[@bentellingsen7421]

Not appropriate, perhaps, but the trouble with the Royal Enfield was very welcome for all of us who find big trips on small bikes most fascinating. After having enjoyed the trans america adventures, I really look forward to this story. Thanks to RE!

[@SomeGuyRides]

Hate to admit it - but I agree. Once it was decided, I was psyched to take Little Ugly out again. Thanks for watching!

[@jeffloucks2120]

Rode my friends ct125 today and did the horn/signal thing. Always heard the complaints... and there I was.

[@scottsasser1510]

I got hooked on your TAT videos. Got my first CT125 in June, and got one for my wife in October. She's never ridden so she's a little apprehensive still, but getting more confident. We plan to do some moto camping and explore the backroads of Arkansas. Looking forward to this series. You inspire me!

[@SomeGuyRides]

Congrats! I've tried to get my wife on a bike - but no deal so far. Thanks for the kind words!

[@PSBEadventures]

Wow! Exact same camp spot we had in April!! Brought back some dang good memories man!! Thanks for bringing us along!!

[@markodiorne1211]

LUHF and SGR ride again! Sorry to hear about the issues with the dealer. My 2020 Himma has been aces at just under 13k - did the MABDR with it June last year. Looking forward to the next video! Ride Right brother.

[@thall6076]

Love these videos the and amazing Honda CT125 ❤ hopefully pick mine up in few days, Wv here

[@findingneutral]

Fun ride. Great content. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@jthommo101]

Another goodie...hope that hurricane is not heading up your way

[@banzaii6285]

Sorry you lost some friends, it's a big old mortality check , causes some introspection for sure. Looks like a goods start to the trip !

[@kevinkelley2313]

Becoming an "empty nester" is a big adjustment. My youngest went off to college more than 10 years ago, now lives in NYC. I guess the next big phase / change is retirement. 6 months for me (not that I am counting). Looking forward to long trips out west, assuming wife grants permission. 🤣 memento mori

[@scottcottontx]

What the hell, dude? I came for the Ass concert (with special guests, Liz Phair, Robin Leach and Stacey Keach) and instead got a middle-aged Ted talk about motorcycles and empty nesting. I can get that in the mirror. Just kidding, great video. And very timely, considering that the trip only ended a month ago. Looking forward to the rest.

[@SomeGuyRides]

The book is always better than the movie! But don't worry - Liz, Robin, and Stacey are all on the docket...

[@MarcCardwell]

As, man, Patrick was my neighbor in the 90s, over on Heyward street, in Granby mill village. He def had a temper and rough exterior, but was a good guy underneath.

[@SomeGuyRides]

A true original for sure... Loved that guy

[@Motoramblings]

26:06 I’ve had a bunch of classmates pass away, it just doesn’t seem like it should be happening at our ages. As you said, goes just go do it, whatever it is, beat you just never know when you won’t be able to

[@SomeGuyRides]

It sucks man...

[@tomd804]

“Name's Smalls. Leonard Smalls. My friends call me Lenny... only I ain't got no friends.”

[@mikeandrews1899]

Tex Cobb , almost as good at acting as he was boxing. 😳 🤣😂

[@tomd804]

@@mikeandrews1899 Funniest thing about Randy "Tex" Cobb is that HE KNEW that!

[@mikeandrews1899]

@@tomd804 I was disappointed in Tex when he matched up with Larry Holmes . I got to give Holmes credit , because he eased up the last few rounds , when he couldn't knock Tex out ... After serversl rounds of pounding on Tex's head . I was a kid , and was very concerned about Cobb's brain during that assault 😳 PS : Foreman took a similar beating from Holyfield and never went down . Evander pulled back the last few rounds out of respect and honor 👌

[@tomd804]

@@mikeandrews1899 Oh man - agreed... I was concerned when Tex signed up for the fight... Larry Holmes was very compassionate in that bout...

[@mikeandrews1899]

@@tomd804 👍✔️

[@TXH1138]

You think Leonard Smalls is worried about solo camping?

[@SomeGuyRides]

I don't think Leonard Smalls sleeps...

[@michaelbdoherty]

30 years in the motorcycle business. Out of spec valves will not cause that. It is an electrical issue. My guess is the fuel pump itself, the main ignition switch , the solid state ignition, or unfortunately a short somewhere in the main harnesses. Good luck.

[@SomeGuyRides]

Told them I thought it was the fuel pump when I dropped it. 65 days later - they put in a new fuel pump. And of course - that was it...

[@Kathikas1]

I left you on that Oregon beach but now you have ditched that Indian shit (and stern JP) I’m really re-appreciating your vocal and rural ramblings. Like me you were obviously scarred in childhood by a puncture/flat - hence our obsession with tyre pressures. I’m sorted now having converted to pluggable tubeless tyres on the CT, so life is now all serenity and cold beer. Will post a link to this Damascene change later (tho’ I think PA has just ridden through it, pop 814?) p.s your blend of music with mood is coming on - right up there with Itchy Boots

[@SomeGuyRides]

I dream about tubeless tires. I really do...

[@bottomlinebassin2001]

There ain't nothing better than another bad idea! Man it's good to see you on the road with little ugly again 💪!

[@mikeandrews1899]

Temperature , ( inside and out of ur tire) humidity , AND altitude will slightly alter the psi in your tires

[@ludercofarms7611]

oh my... i was explaining to my wife who Ruba was, then you drop the patrick biz..... i met that guy (Patrick) at rockafellas at the NOFX show when i was 16. You are correct, he was a great guy. getting old sucks sometimes...

[@SomeGuyRides]

Yeah - getting old sucks for sure.... NOFX at Rocks - well done!

[@dcijams]

Yeah those apron strings are really hard to let loose. Give it time they’ll be back. Daddy can I move back in?.

[@dcijams]

It was always hard to do that with my Goldwing pulling up trailer. I didn’t mind getting on the gravel road but there was no way that I could roll my wing on to say soft grass or wet grass. Now I have gone camping quite a few times with the bike and rolled over sandy grass. But it’s way too freaking heavy to pick up..

[@alonpalmer]

Airhawk seat cushions are amazing!

[@MrTraewilliams]

I have missed Little Ugly and future Ang. 💯✌️🤟🤘

[@mikeandrews1899]

Present ang .... Check out the remote forest rds in the Cohutta wilderness in ga 👌👍

[@SomeGuyRides]

I have! Did some on the Smokey Mtn 500 and just did the GA Traverse too... Great area...

[@mikeandrews1899]

@@SomeGuyRides oh shit .. that's right . WTF was I thinking 😳

[@Max_Marz]

I just saw that aeropress has a new more compact model with a cup

[@SomeGuyRides]

Mine just came last week!

[@ryanallison7044]

Enjoyed your video. I live in NC. Would you get the Himalayan again or something else. Trying to pick my first adv bike

[@robertpoole4487]

Don't get the REH, I did not have a good experience either. I had a out 600 miles on mine and started having problems. My dealership just outright said 5hey didn't know how to work on it. I bit the bullet lost some money and traded back in for a kawasaki klr 650. The klr has been around for 30 years, easy to get parts and work on.

[@SomeGuyRides]

I have some severe mixed feelings on this. On the one hand - I freaking love the REH. Love it. I love the looks, I love the height, I love how it rides. The only thing I don't love is the weight. And of course I also don't love any of the weird problems they all seem to come with. If I didn't care about the styling - I'd probably get a honda rally. But I just don't like the way they look. My REH was in the shop for 65 days this summer. Some people have zero problems. Some people have lots of problems. Like Robert says - if you can deal with the looks of a klr 650 or a dr 650 or any sort of honda - that's probably a better bet. When it's running well like it is now - I love it though. Love.

[@L--Z]

@@SomeGuyRides The DR650 has a 35 inch seat height, and I cannot get over how different and stubby they look when lowered. My 6'3" hubby can flat-foot his, but I will stick to my 2019 Himalayan (which has fewer issues than the 2021) even tho I hate that it grossly outweighs his DR650.

[@397coney7]

That’s a tough question to answer. There are so many to choose from. A price point would be helpful. Are you looking for fuel injection or carburetor? Personally, I wouldn’t buy the Royal Himalayan. I have a Suzuki DR650 that I love. I’ve had it five years with zero problems. I did A LOT of upgrades and would never sell it. However, I will be in the market for another motorcycle soon. Same type of bike, but a little more modern technology and a bit lighter. So I’d have the best of both worlds. Currently, the Honda CRF450RL is on top of my list. I also like the KTM’s, but reliability concerns me.

[@L--Z]

If it can be small, have you seen the KLX300?

[@mikeandrews1899]

Those dead trees on wyric trail were killed in a forest fire a couple yrs ago

[@herdfan697278]

Be glad you are not “Leonard SMALL”!

[@andrewg367]

I notice you switched to a Garmin. Are you loving it vs a phone with Gaia? Is it really that much different?

[@SomeGuyRides]

I love the Zumo - but it's so pricey. It's just - Gaia on a phone, the tiny icons, having to always make sure it's in right mode - honestly - it just felt a little dangerous having to mess with it while riding.

[@andrewg367]

@@SomeGuyRides I’ve also read that the Garmin is much easier to see in bright daylight conditions. Probably my biggest complaint about using a phone for guidance. That and every time I touch the phone it drops a dang pin! Drives me nuts.

[@SomeGuyRides]

@@andrewg367 Yup that's true. It also doesn't overheat like an iphone will. If you have some extra cash - it's worth it. If you don't - an iphone works fine...

[@anthonyneenan188]

Thanks. Love your raves. So sad for your country's education inequality. The fact that you had to save for 20 years for college is ridiculous.

[@SomeGuyRides]

It’s crazy. And it was only enough (barely) because they were good with going to state schools. Luckily North Carolina has some good ones…

[@robrovina8223]

Ang, you do pack a lot of gear on that Ct trail.

[@SomeGuyRides]

Truth...

[@eastnoble4032]

So the Himalayan is fixed, 3 1/2 weeks after it was dropped off?

[@SomeGuyRides]

Himalayan dropped at dealership on July 29. Picked up Sept 16. 65 days or so... This video was shot on Aug 24.

[@eastnoble4032]

Well that sounds like a win to me, 50 days or so. I am waiting 2 months to get the 300 mile service because November 9th was the first available. My Himalayan sits at 261 miles on the odometer until November as I have a 70 mile ride to the dealership. Is what it is.

[@L--Z]

@@eastnoble4032 Shoot! You can do the service yourself, just document the job with pictures of the parts, odometer, and service in progress.

[@eastnoble4032]

@@L--Z no, I’m not that guy.

[@dcijams]

I truly think you want to start off with small water balloons. To make sure your aim is accurate before you get into the big stuff.

[@KtotheL]

Lol it's the same seat that was on my '81 Honda Express I swear...

[@1905flyer3]

The beaded seat just isn’t rocking it with the black baby shoes…

[@Planzman1]

Ya got picture if the wrong Lennon!

[@posteroonie]

I don't know, is 9 hp enough to scorch the earth?

[@SomeGuyRides]

If you're carrying a flame thrower - yes!

[@mikeandrews1899]

🤔 scorch your ass .....

[@scottcottontx]

Definitely give it a good rope burn.

[@ottorogders9271]

Ditch the Royal and get a G310GS

[@Dual_Sport_Dad]

What does the Karl Marx painting say in Russian above the CT125 in your opening scene?

[@whereisyourtie]

It's a direct translation of "bon appetit". I was curious about it too

[@SomeGuyRides]

That's Lennin - and Andrew is right! I was obsessed with the first McDonald's that went into Moscow back in 1990. I had a friend wait in line on the first day and buy me a cheeseburger. He froze it and shipped it to me. It was in my freezer for about 15 years.

[@SomeGuyRides]

How the heck did you know that!?

[@Dual_Sport_Dad]

@@SomeGuyRides That's right. Marx had the bushy mountain beard. My bad.

[@Dual_Sport_Dad]

@@SomeGuyRides That's a cool story about the picture.

[@MadsWorld34]

i'm about to sell my trail 125. noone to ride with. the few people i know that have small bikes and rides i tell them just let me know i will go. and the next thing i know they already on the trip.

[@SomeGuyRides]

Go for a little wander on your own! Not as safe, but...

[@bettis52]

A communist. Interesting.

[@dcijams]

I truly think you want to start off with small water balloons. To make sure your aim is accurate before you get into the big stuff.