Georgia Traverse/SM500 | It Was Going Good Until It Wasn't

[@TheBeardedGrump]

Sometimes the best adventures are the ones that don't go to plan. Stay tuned for EP 2 coming soon.

[@jamesfry134]

I'm 72 years old and have a 2007 KLR 650 I ride with my 12.5 pound dog Jack. He rides standing on the gas tank which is covered with burlap. We mostly ride in the Daniel Boone NF. Your riding skills are Great! Mine are not so great. I enjoy watching your channel. I'm glad you're OK.

[@TheBeardedGrump]

That's awesome that you get out and ride with your dog and even better to still be getting out there at 72! Thanks on both accounts. 👊

[@Eds_PanAm]

dude i like the 360!! gives you some good other views!! like to see Timmy back there gettin it done also

[@TheBeardedGrump]

Thanks. Hopefully I'll get better with it with more time.

[@mayo_moto]

Nice video Greg! That’s a primo camp site too!

[@TheBeardedGrump]

Thanks! It's a good one and nice and quiet

[@TedJones-le5km]

Looks like an awesome ride as usual. Just bought a 07 V Strom this weekend. Wish me luck😅

[@TheBeardedGrump]

Thanks! It was a good one. I'm sure it will treat you well.

[@ianferrier235]

That was awesome Greg. P. S have a shot of that whisky for me 😁

[@TheBeardedGrump]

Thanks! I don't drink but I'll tell Timmy to take a shot for you 😉👊

[@josephraineri8127]

I enjoyed your video. Very entertaining

[@TheBeardedGrump]

Thanks! I really appreciate you watching and commenting. 👊

[@CountryBoy1069]

It doesn't get any better than ridding your bike on back roads looking at what the good lord created, sitting out at night listening to mother natures music by the camp fire and eating some good ole mystery meat from Family Dollar. Hell Yeah!!! That's life right there.

[@TheBeardedGrump]

I couldn't agree more. Now I have a new name for Salisbury steak "mystery meat" 🤣

[@Motoramblings]

The best adventures are when the plan doesn’t go to according to plan!!!

[@TheBeardedGrump]

I agree

[@chrisg6534]

Another great video! enjoyed watching

[@TheBeardedGrump]

Thanks! I really appreciate you watching and commenting. 👊💥

[@dudewatson920]

That Vanilla Sweet Creme Cold Brew is pretty good from the starbucks.............I blame my daughters for me to know that.............. I really do like your content and look forward to the new videos! Hopefully I can run into y'all sometime, I am planning on coming to the next Palmetto Rally.

[@TheBeardedGrump]

The only reason I know any of the names is because of my daughter too 😂. Thanks. I really appreciate you watching and commenting. Hopefully our paths will cross at some point.

[@PSBEadventures]

I could almost taste that grape soda!!! Good one here boys. Def could hear Timmy loud and clear now!!

[@TheBeardedGrump]

They are delicious. Thanks man. Thanks for the feedback back on the audio. 👊

[@PSBEadventures]

@@TheBeardedGrump yes sir!

[@papajeff5486]

All plans change on execution…heh, heh…an old infantry mantra. Stay safe and have fun…from east Tennessee.

[@TheBeardedGrump]

That's a good way to put it lol. I love east Tennessee because it's beautiful and my wife grow up there

[@PisgahGravelProject]

Great content. Glad you're liking the new camera equipment.

[@TheBeardedGrump]

Thanks Jake. I'm liking it but it is going to take some time to figure out when and when not to use it.

[@Motoramblings]

Came hear Timmy well! I like the 360 footage!!

[@TheBeardedGrump]

Thanks for the feedback Patrick. My wife watched the video and gave me an idea for editing the 360 footage. Hopefully the next video turns out just a little bit better. 🤞

[@rolandwheeler4842]

Nice adventure! The Fire Maple stuff is really good, and they are always coming out with something new. Get their nesting kit with the 2 different sized sauce pans, skillet and kettle. That kettle is the best for boiling water!

[@TheBeardedGrump]

Thanks. I really like the Fire Maple stove. I've seen a few of their products I would like to try.

[@rolandwheeler4842]

@@TheBeardedGrump I have a stove like yours as well, but decided to try the stove with the remote canister. Game changer. Pots are no longer a foot above the table and if it is super cold out you can flip the canister over to get better flow to the burner. Got that from Fire Maple as well.

[@TheBeardedGrump]

@@rolandwheeler4842 I like that one too. I might have to give it a try at some point

[@Bok2022st]

You are right brother that is a sweet ride enjoy your vids and you're crazy accent very much good job, cheers mate ride free enjoy ✌️💯🇦🇺🤟

[@TheBeardedGrump]

Thanks! I really appreciate it 👊

[@Bok2022st]

@@TheBeardedGrump 💯✌️👑 enjoy there is nothing better than going out on your bike it is a Joy ride free brother.👍

[@lastsonofkrypton36]

Looks like you had a good time and that's what matters. I will say that I think such big bikes make it more difficult ultimately. I think a 650 is plenty, and allows you to enjoy the off-road portions more. I feel like the big adventure bikes out there are mostly street tourers that have replaced Goldwings with "more adventurous" aesthetics. Nothing wrong with that either. I just think an XR650L or DR650 does the off-road stuff better and does the on-road stuff nicely. We're beginning to see manufacturers target the midsize market better w/ things like the CFMoto MT450, and updated Himalayan.

[@TheBeardedGrump]

We always have a good time. I have a lot of love for big adv bikes. When traveling to and from all the off road they just make riding more enjoyable. Especially when loaded down with camping gear.

[@Mdviousdt]

That was a nice road. Took a bit of figuring it out with the wife’s CB500x. One day I’ll have a bike with suspension.

[@TheBeardedGrump]

Having a bike with good suspension is a game changer.

[@88cavecreek]

I see you got rid of the V-Strom, looks like your still searching. I still have mine, although with the new Kawasaki KLX 3.51 , I m gonna stay diversified, LOL, Rock on Brothers

[@TheBeardedGrump]

I crashed on it just over 11 months ago and broke my back. The bike was damaged pretty badly so I sold it. I'm really liking the KTM 990 and Timmy still has his V-strom 1k so I'll always get to look at one lol.

[@CuillinG]

Good to see you boys out on the trails again. Those "steaks" looked pretty sketchy....should've been having the special Timmy Burger instead 👍

[@TheBeardedGrump]

It's good to be back out there. Those are the poor boy steaks 😂. Timmy burgers would have been much better.

[@hoagiesherlin7732]

Got that purple drank

[@adventureundone]

ehhhh I just did this route as well

[@TheBeardedGrump]

It's a fun one

[@charlesr9110]

How well did the bug repellent device work for you?

[@TheBeardedGrump]

It worked great. it covered around 15 feet or so on the medium setting. I put the product link in the description if you want to check it out.

[@clvrswine]

Vienna Sausages are the best.

[@TheBeardedGrump]

I agree

[@virginialax03]

The guy riding on the wrong side of the road at 8:06 and his buddy coming within 6 inches of Timmy right after him made me so irrationally angry. It's stupid people like that who ruin it for everyone else.

[@TheBeardedGrump]

We said the exact same thing but I couldn't put that conversation on the video

[@michaelandrade1213]

Please don't say baby heads. Say doll heads.. it not a big deal. But... it feels totally different

[@TheBeardedGrump]

Now that you say it it does feel different 😂

[@garysbackroadadventures]

Real Adventure riders don't drink anything from Starbucks.

[@TheBeardedGrump]

I couldn't agree more. We were making fun of it. I would never pay 7+ Dollars for a coffee