I was forced to turn around... 😣

[@HerTwoWheels]

Watch me ride Tail of the Dragon here: bit.ly/3Sam5L9

[@tim_g3478]

As much as we riders love 555 it is in the middle of a primarily agricultural section of Ohio. The farmers that live on that road are using it with farm equipment coming off the fields to earn a living. We are guests on that road. I enjoy riding it but know the risks.

[@Tryke_Ryder]

There is nothing more fun than meeting a combine with a 28’ cutter head on a 24’ road, in the middle of a curve! Rural Kansas this time of the year that is a regular happening…

[@miller4057]

Roads are open to every traveler! Including farmers, bikers, RV,s etc… everyone takes the same risk.

[@SaintsPurgatory]

No matter who is hauling shit on the road they still have an obligation to maintain their load. Scattering gravel and rocks every where makes it a hazard to everyone. They are not properly securing their load and creating dangerous riding and driving conditions for everyone. BTW, if you pay taxes you have every right to be on the roads, they're not private.

[@genequies8731]

First time viewer. Thank your local dump truck drivers for not cleaning off the decks or covering their loads. Happens here in WI also. Enjoying your ride. Watching until the end.

[@MojoUX]

Love riding in SE Ohio! So lovely...and challenging. It's the blind turns after a summit that I hate about the 555. It's not...fun. Now, 78 east from Ringgold and through McConnellsville then through the Wilds up to Cumberland or Chandlersville is a fabulous ride.

[@Scootin_yinzer]

Agreed with the blind turns. I did enjoy the road and have done it twice but the rolling hills hid surprises

[@ricchapman4204]

Holy smokes!!!! That’s not gravel!!! Those are chunks of rock!!! Thanks for taking us along!!! Ride safe Jess!!!!

[@Red81Camaro]

Thanks for sharing that ride Jess. Be careful out there and have fun.

[@nailman3165]

Hey Jess , the 555 is a great road , my son and I rode it at the end of June after riding the tail a week earlier . We started where you did in Zanesville and road to Little Hocking and loved it , you do have to pay attention for the blind off camber turns at the top of a hill and there was some gavel but no boulders when we rode it. I set the cruse for the first bit and was wondering what everyone was talking about..... then I found out, I am ready to go back , its a hard days ride from St. Louis . Keep up the good work and go back and ride the whole thing though it is worth it .

[@Livin_my_best_life]

Have driven the beautiful 555 mostly the eastern end for work in the O&G industry. Definitely on the bucket list to ride it though.

[@jw6394]

I live just south of wheeling WV. I love to ride 555. I have ridden on route 555 about a dozen times from route 7 to Zanesville and back the other direction. Finding gravel and other hazards on the road is pretty common, however, the rocks you were encountering I have never encountered on 555. There is a Harley shop close to where route 555 starts in Zanesville called Finks Harley. Try and check them out next time you do rt. 555. They have clothes and poker chips etc. There with rt 555 on them.

[@roywalls5595]

Thanks again for awesome videos! Mrs Jess 🌹

[@jasonkendrick1974]

I did that route 555 last year from south to north. An all day downpour made it unfun. The gravel and dirt at intersections was pretty slippery. Worse was the blind turns after the crests. Like that fun feeling of weightlessness then an 'o crap' blind turn. Did the same 20 miles you did again 2 weeks ago. I was staying in Wheeling WV and broke off and had to head back east because it was getting late. Believe it was Ohio 37, off the Nickel.

[@HerTwoWheels]

Now that does NOT sound fun!

[@explaindis1]

we did the 555 couple of weeks ago friends advise it is a good practice for the tail but it is completely different with the stuff that is on that road but then again. I am from Florida and I have done the tail several times . stay safe 😁👍

[@ftk296]

I rode it a few years ago and loved it. RT 26 is my fav Ohio road tho. Lots of covered bridges to see!

[@ManicSalamander]

You're totally right. When the road is so rotten that it's no fun, why go? You'll be happy to know that this judgment changes with the circumstances. For instance the Himalayan might feel better, with its quick swerves and narrow tires. It might also be less disturbed by hitting a rock. Also, if you had days to do it, it might seem less hectic. I've turned back several times. Both times involved road suspension that couldn't follow the crazy bumps or loose surfaces. Once I didn't have a low enough gear to get through without burning the clutch.

[@thevoiceinmyhelmet3827]

Damn that’s a big rock 🪨! Absolutely would love to see you ride that road ! Really loved this video Great ride thanks for sharing your rides and your passion for this wonderful sport we share 👍😎

[@leeleland2435]

Way back in the Dark Ages (1960's) when I was a teenager learning to ride, all the older guys told that the day you think you mastered the bike, quit riding, because the bike will show you who's the master.

[@robblopus7108]

A little ASMR-style is wonderful. I love going Zen-mode.

[@paulkucinic9619]

Ohio does have some great roads to ride! Rode 93 south to 36 east last Saturday through Baltic and to check out a place called the Wooly Pig Farm Brewery. If you haven't been there check it out!

[@HerTwoWheels]

I love wooly pig! Ironically we just drove by there yesterday at 9 o’clock in the morning and I was like, “I wish they were open!” 😂 i actually have a video of that whole area! kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3i8n2WdoZygotE

[@BillTheHarleyGuy]

i need to put the triple nickel on my to do list when ever i ride to Ohio as i have family there , maybe i can talk my brother in to riding it as well.great video as always jess 👍

[@josephmirigliano8728]

Awesome video ride safe and enjoy I really enjoyed watching this one

[@Scotty268]

Great as always Jess!😎🤘those rocks tho !!😨

[@makeshiftmotorco4413]

I love this route!!!! I’ve only rode the first half down to The Triple Nickel Diner, great food by the way. Great video Jess!

[@HerTwoWheels]

I wanted to go to the diner! But the gravel was getting so progressively terrible that I made the decision to just turn around and try again another day!

[@makeshiftmotorco4413]

@@HerTwoWheels yeah, those rocks were pretty gnarly, smart choice. Besides you and Jordan should enjoy that together anyway, I think he’d like the spot too.

[@harleybvaughan]

Running West Virginia route 219 northbound with two of my friends this past weekend, at the base of a sharp turn we hit a dump of gravel. I hit it first and after my bike kicked out 8-12 inches I hollered into my SENA but the guys did not have time to react and they each had their bikes kick out. When we got to a rest stop, there were a group of bikers there talking about the same gravel and how close to losing it they were. Chances we take. Stay safe and keep the shiny side up!

[@brianwiley3598]

Hey Jess, rode the triple nickel a few years ago , ( no baby boulders on the road ) , there was patches of gravel though. We road the whole route down to the river and ended up in a town called coolsville and camped at rivers bend campground . A blind curve at the apex of a hill almost got me . Brakes on my street glide worked great 😬. Be safe , loved the video. Looking forward to your next adventure.

[@bigmoneyallstar]

I would love to see your video of doing the whole triple nickel. I live here in Ohio like you and have not ridden myself yet, but I will try it one day. lol ride safe out there

[@rockybrown7713]

Next time you are down near McConnellsville check out The Stockport Mill for lunch, Great Video !

[@kenkenyon444]

Nice ride! I enjoy your channel young lady!

[@FLHCSfan68]

Well dang, I missed the opportunity to meet you. I live west of Ocala Florida. My friend and I did a day Ride to Destination Daytona HD and Iron Horse Saloon on Sunday during Biketoberfest.

[@raydean9330]

Stay safe Jess, looks like fun though

[@MrPete81]

It's like riding in the UK, minus the rocks everywhere. Gotta be aware of what's around you and be ready to slow or avoid the hazards. Stunning scenery though, and I can appreciate just how different it is compared to a lot of other places in the state and the US in general :) Be interesting to see the whole thing tho when you've time!

[@charliemcclaskey6456]

Rode this with a small group in early July after a trip to hillbilly hotdogs. There was no gravel at all headed north. Southbound side had a couple washout though that could be trouble headed south.

[@aaronwalker1347]

👍 Enjoyed the video. I think if you ride the whole thing be careful!

[@whskywolf]

I wanted to get up there and try that road myself and I say you are right those are nto native gravel off driveways and side roads a rock truck had to have his gate open losing a little at a time.

[@stevejohnson1756]

You missed the best part, from rt 37 south to Chesterhill is the truly fun section. And stop at the 555 diner for lunch in Chester Hill.

[@Fireguy97]

In all my years of riding country roads you learn really quickly that they are useally at the intersections of country gravel roads. Gravel travels with vehicle tires from gravel to asphalt roads. Watch for gravel at driveways and side roads.

[@robertholland7558]

Here in Australia those yellow speed advisory sign for truck, indicating tip over speed risk.

[@Dave30867]

Ride easy and stay safe please things go wrong fast but you know what your doing Thumbs Up 😉👍

[@Dongenton]

Jess, I see that you have the day rider seat installed on the bagger. I still have the basic one on mine but I definitely need some added height to be more comfortable. They say this one gives you 2 inches more over the basic. Just wondering how it works for you , but of course you haven’t been on a long ride yet, so I guess you’re still out on answering that one. There’s a lady, Sabine, unique Design upholstery, that’s out of Louisville. So I think I might go this route and have something custom-made. I definitely would like some feedback, thank you ,and ride safe! 😊

[@justanotherviewer52]

Thanks for the ride Jess. Too bad the rocks spoiled it. But the cow was cool.

[@HerTwoWheels]

Especially since it was BEHIND me! 😂

[@kevinklotz5144]

Hay Jess I live in Ohio also and I have done the 555 twice and there is ohio tail of the dragon somewhere off of 555 that I am going to do next year I think if not this year but 555 is a good road to ride

[@jerrydunn1829]

I now live in Florida, but we would meet at the Harley shop in zanesville and ride the 555 down to the river then come back state rout 60 back to ZANESVILLE. Man what a good day of riding. Keep up the good work.😎

[@HerTwoWheels]

They are definitely gorgeous roads along that river!

[@jloomis19]

Usually not that bad with the big rocks, some gravel is common, but it typically isn’t that bad. I ride it on my Road King often and it’s generally a good ride, lol.

[@brerrabbit2334]

Is there a quarry on that road? Maybe if f it has a rep for having rocks? In rural Virginia you have to watch for the gravel pulled in from side roads, those are small but usually in a mound.

[@brerrabbit2334]

Was this near your ride? Sergeant Stone Inc 1425 State Route 555 NECorningOH43730

[@hube45679]

Just did from Zanesville to Ringgold about a month ago. Was not impressed. Now 78 from Ringgold to Glouster. Nickname rim of the world. Fantastic views.

[@brianbennett6978]

Great video. Ride 555 to the Ohio then hit I77 to 33 and it back to the loop around Columbus.

[@ZydecoBlue]

That bike makes me giggle. The view of the handlebars/fairing/instruments/etc from the rider's perspective looks like a smiling or screaming gremlin to me. If I were riding it, I can just imagine the gremlin and me smiling together and screaming out, "WOOHOO!!!" :D

[@HerTwoWheels]

😬😬😬

[@ASMRrides]

Omg I can't unsee that now. Lol 😆

[@falcon4041]

Back in the day the Fracing Trucks tore up the roads with gravel and sand. Plus the everyday use messed em up in general, plus the residents blowing grass on the roads but the best riding in the state in in that area they have a huge motorcycle community. Good people all around.

[@MrmultiJeep]

Your BMW looks like a Victory Cross Country Bagger! Did you notice that?! Same turn signals and same fairing except for that huge rectangular computer display right in the middle. 🤔

[@captslaq]

Shoutout to @Technology Connections at 11:24.

[@njarvis1977]

Take 78 out of Newark once you get to 541 head into Coshocton, grab a beer in roscoe village, perfect little ride.

[@genehullinger9614]

That takes the term boulder dash to a whole new level. Thanks for another great video.

[@rfcorreiaiv]

I rode 555 last year, it was great, I think underrated.

[@lunasdragons-101]

You need to ride the Ohio 666 in Zanesville. You passed it in this video. Just off Underwood in Zanesville behind Tumbleweed. Would be a great Halloween video to cruise down the devil's highway!

[@michealmcconnell5631]

Looks like they lined the whole road with those big rocks

[@thisolddyna3264]

@hertwowheels lead us on a 555 group ride

[@CRGmotors]

Dumb thought, would it be worth calling or stopping at the local police station with that rock and letting them know before they are called to an accident scene? The police can request the equipment to clear the road of hazards... tractor with a power broom or a street sweeper if it would pick them up. That road has that reputation without the rocks in the road, it certainly doesn't need the help.

[@tobylopez445]

I ride the same as you Jess, everywhere I go! I go at a nice and safe cruising speed. I am 74yrs old and there is the proof of riding respectfully and going out for a ride with the intention of returning home at the end of the ride. Be safe and enjoy your life Jess! We love you 😍

[@nomadpi1]

Ahh, Toby, I'm working on getting to 80 now. I work at cruising these days...gradually.

[@josephemperly7221]

Don't have time?.....You have all the time in the world!

[@HerTwoWheels]

If only that were true

[@lifesjourneyat50]

The Triple Nickel is great....I think better than the Dragon...but debatable....its a great ride for all!!!

[@deborahf3738]

You call them rocks in the road, I bet they are actually speed bumps for motorcycles...

[@reallyoldfart6540]

Limestone quarries nearby? Oh my, those rocks, why there, that's not gravel. This old lady near me when I lived in Georgia sold her land, immediately Kaolin mining started. Looks like nice ride, yes do it, just send in a big street sweeper truck first, or be careful, no speed racing.

[@mijingboro827]

Nice ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@brocsmith2153]

Looks like #2 gravel

[@timlubbers2884]

Interesting perspective on the dragon, I agree with what you said about it and to add to that is the physical/mental issue of the dragon. A lot of people I’ve talked to say that they were completely worn out after going up the dragon … May try to catch up to you in Florida, I will be heading down there, depending on the timing of the current tropical storm…

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

@Her Two Wheels >>> I posted this comment under your community tab post for this video, but I think it deserves repeating here: *That highway certainly give new meaning to the ice cream flavor **_"Rocky Road."_* 😊😊😊

[@oldman_biker]

Jess, my wife and I rode The Triple Nickle twice this summer, once in June on our Can Am Spyders and again in September and she was on a Can Am Ryker. We did not see that much gravel and no large rocks at all. If we did, we would've turned around too as you did. Both were great rides, the full length too. I think the last portion is more challenging then the first. I hope you get time to ride the whole length. We also stopped at The Triple Nickle Diner too... it's about half way? We also stopped to let 2 waves of sports cars pass us and saw other groups of bikes going the other way - very popular road! Beautiful country side and nice people. We plan to return next season to ride it on our Harleys.

[@revvinravalex]

That cow wanted a second look at the bmw 😂 what a sweet sounding bike. Almost sounds like a Ducati sports bike

[@ernesthood2647]

I have done 555 a dozen times or more from Medina,OH. The rode is a challenge no rymn to the curves. Would not recommend to a newbe. As to those who say it sucks I would say they suck as riders.

[@bwlyon]

I wonder if there’s a rock quarry around there.

[@CasualRiders]

What we don't see is you're riding with no hands when the cameras aren't rolling 😜

[@KeViNMCMXXCIX]

Actually mind blowing the amount and size of rocks on the road. I guess county/province or road safety workers haven't gotten to clean it up there at the time you were there. Whenever stuff is on the road here, be it likes trees, branches or load fallen of a truck etc the safety workers be out in no time to clear it up.

[@jeremiahsneed5709]

You should try the back of the Dragon in tazewll,VA 16 and 421 The Snake

[@flyin4489]

The Triple Nickel is beautiful. I’ve never seen rocks like that out there, that must be a new feature😅. As for a riders road, Ohio 78 is much more fun. We did a ride down to Marietta last weekend and it was absolutely stunning! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKSYmqGqmbGSrMk

[@frankiemarinojr9279]

Great video as always Jess! 😎

[@JoseLuis-nj3jw]

How do you like rinding on the bagger compared to the R18 FE? I have to say I love the looks! Thanks for the video!

[@kaliforniakid5245]

What happened to you not using go pro’s anymore because of audio reliability issues? I myself am looking to invest in some action cameras and have noticed that you have reverted…

[@namter93]

Try riding the Windy Nine

[@tapanjena6272]

You r most valuable then your bike.. Because u r the inspiration of many women's.. Love to see you

[@360chris88]

Thank you for the video jess keep em coming

[@boisetrucker]

Thought of this lol. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZCXfoxrlJKUjLs

[@toddmartin8869]

Rode it a week ago,no rocks. No gravel just twisty roads!

[@lawrencebrandt8448]

looked like a nice back county road green farm land .

[@melissaregan6053]

Hey i love your riding jacket in this video! Where is it from? It looks comfy and not too heavy.

[@ionageman]

GPS will help you set up for corners

[@philipthornburgh5276]

jess i would love to see it all but not if you got to dodge boulders and possiblly crashing cause of one you are a extremly safe driver

[@tamispearman8708]

My first trip down the triple nickel was the weekend after I received my endorsement in 2007! Talk about white knuckles. Have done it once a year since and always enjoy it.

[@michaelsvec6469]

We live in Michigan and have been talking of coming down to ride it. But if it’s that bad don’t want to waste our time or money. Would like to see you ride the whole thing and give a review on it. Please and thank you.

[@SolidMango-gh3jk]

Really cool vid, this was a pure great one. Love watching you ! So fluid riding as well. And you are one beautiful lady on a bike!

[@Chris-Devine]

If you’re 555 then I’m 666

[@NRALifeMbr]

Those giggles get me every time!

[@davidyoung7810]

I was on the 555 on Tues this weeks and encountered those same rocks. Those rocks were from Deavertown south to the stone quary. Otherwise the road was bad north or south of that location.

[@quadguy1470]

8:28 Well yeah she's wearing shorts and they're both riding without helmets, no problem though if they have loud pipes. Everyone knows loud pipes save lives why would you wear pants and helmets if you have ear splitting pipes?

[@Tryke_Ryder]

I am headed to NW Arkansas next week with all the great rides there. I may try to record some of the rides, but my editing skills are not what yours are Jess__

[@bryanweller8375]

Just did the 555 today for the first time. Yes, the saloon is a great biker dive bar with shirts and patches. The road is bipolar. The hills and curves seem to be blessed by the biker gods but the road conditions suck! Gravel, horse shit, gravel, tree branch, gravel, crab apples, more gravel. It’s hard to enjoy a road you’re trying to survive. Great video

[@trekOCLVone]

There are large gravel pits near Zanesville and another one around McConnelsville - there is the source from all the trucks.

[@kristophertrout7328]

If you want to do the whole 555, I suggest you start down at the Ohio River and travel north. It puts the sun to your back and reduces glare so you can see the corners better. (Maybe you might want to consider riding the Himalayan for the rocky sections) 😎

[@Ride_0n]

Those big rocks strike me as not normal. Practice some swerve and avoid drills. Pick a spot on a road and wait until you get close and then ride around it as if it were a 6x12" piece of cement (I rode over one of those once and miraculously did not go down, but it taco'd my rim, although it kept pressure). You revert to your level of training in an emergency, so if you don't train... A local Sheriff's dept here teaches various levels of civilian motorcyle skills classes, you should see if one of the local county sheriff's dept's does that in your area. Look for one that has a training facility with a skid pad. Not sure if Ohio has a lot of motocops, though, so that might be a bust for you. Come on out to NorCal and take the class at the Alameda County Sheriff's Dept. It's a little like Jerry Palladino, but they also do some swerve and avoid and threshold braking drills that have saved my bacon more than once over the years.

[@TheMNB]

You can schedule a service in the middle of a ride. I scheduled the 20k service on my Road King in the middle of an 8300 mile ride. I prescheduled it in Rapid City, SD and then rented an Ultra Classic for a day and rode the Black Hills (a month after Sturgis). I can ride most roads with only one hand. People that wanna freak about that need some seat time. I will admit, I do judge helmetless and gearless people a little. I'm all in favor of freedom, but man... dress for the slide, not the ride. If you've gone down, you understand. And remember, it's not a matter of IF you'll go down, but WHEN. The tree of shame at Deals Gap is covered with parts of bikes that crashed. Why did they crash? They were riding like Ricky Racer. NEVER overdrive your sight lines. Those that crashed went wide cuz they went in too fast. Those rocks here and there are definitely WEIRD, but I think they were a rare, one time thing. You should do the entire 555. It's a paved road. It's not like it's a BDR. You have more than enough experience. You did fine. Treat the rocks like potholes.

[@neerajsinghvlogs3954]

Nice vlog

[@VolkswagenGamer]

Hey Jess! Would you recommend this bike to someone who hasn't ridden a heavy bike before? I'm wondering where I should start in the touring category (road king, goldwing, etc.) and the styling is my favorite by far