JUST SEND IT | Motorcycle Roadtrip on the Cheapest Bikes We Could Find

[@jmyoung513]

I paid 3k for my VTX1300. I bought it on a Sunday morning. The next Thursday afternoon I took it 8 hours from northern Louisiana to Grand Isle. The southernmost point in LA. I had my endorsement, and insurance, but the new tags hadn't come in yet, so I punched out 350 miles with a dead tag on a bike that I had only ridden maybe 20 miles on when I had only ridden maybe 5000 miles on a bike ever with my longest trip being about 2.5 or 3 hours from home base. Since, I have put about 5k into the bike in annual repairs. I don't work on bikes. And almost 20k miles on that one bike. Plus close to 5k on just rental bikes. #ilikebike

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Jimmy is doing it right. Be like Jimmy.

[@jmyoung513]

@@shadetreesurgeon I tried to follow your lead and do my own work on my bike. Brakes, no problem. New sissy bar to hold a bigger pack, no problem. New custom ammo can bags, easy. Pull the tank to put a new carb on it, and drop the tank and dent the shit out of it, and then break every vacuum line on the carb as well as the intake boots. It is in the shop right now getting all dressed back up.

[@jmyoung513]

@UCYxS6Kmr8sFFhb0cZJbfcqQ I'm on my 3rd or 4th set of tires, and brakes. I paid to have the front fork tube rebuilt. I've paid twice to have the neck bearings done, and the carb rebuilt, and neither has been done yet. Hopefully, this shop is more reputable than the last two, and it actually gets done. A wasted $1500 trip that all I got was tires and fork seals when I paid for a full service, and neck bearings, and brakes. Then another $1000 trip for some fucking turn signals, and maybe neck bearings when I asked for tires, a service and a carb rebuild. Now, this one is $1500 for actually getting the carb rebuilt, a new front tire, checking the last guys work on the neck bearings, and a full service. I've had the bike since 2016, and it is a 2006 model that has been neglected its whole life, but it still runs. It ran when I took it in, but was leaking gas out the airbox. What? Should I ride a harley? I don't like working on my bikes. I like riding them.

[@Gibsonfan1989]

Hey! Another Louisiana dude. I'm in Thibodaux

[@AKSnoopy7]

@@Gibsonfan1989 lafayette here. I have a touring harley but love my 85' honda shadow.

[@jstevenson527]

Because of your videos I decided to buy a $1300 87 goldwing when I was 7 hours away visiting family. I rode it back home without a problem and only got lost once. Your videos led me to one of the best adventures of my life and i'm planning many more. I appreciate the whole brapstar team

[@jimscarnivorekitchen4731]

That’s livin life, good to hear you dude that.

[@Patd3163]

This past year and a half have been one depression-filled shit show for me. your videos are seriously the highlight of my weeks and offer the seldom laughs and good vibes that are making it bearable! Thanks for keeping it weird Josh and for inspiring those of us that need it!

[@aragos32727]

Bro, don't suffer in silence and don't suffer alone. We have your back. Keep the rubber to the ground in the shiny side up!

[@rozy2cool]

"Things don't have to be perfect. Just go." Inspiring, man.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Damn straight!

[@Recycledhooligan]

What kind of Honda shadow do you have?

[@jj.1412]

I just want the border to open so I can ride across it, dang it all. lol

[@jimwest3891]

Wow!!! Pissing off a flat rock on the side of a mountain!!! Priceless!!!!

[@Smallbore2wheels]

"Tupperware glides" has me on stitches 😂

[@MostlyInteresting]

As an owner of a PC800 it was a giggle here also. We call them tupperware all the time.

[@geraldscott4302]

I've owned 2 Goldwings. Found them a bit boring. The transmissions failed on both of them. Both were bought used, and both came with floorboards and heel and toe shifters, which I replaced with stock shifters and pegs. I was told that the previous owners probably used the heel and toe shifters for a footrest, putting pressure on the internal shifting mechanism and eventually causing damage.

[@scottbennett7117]

Josh, about two years ago, just as this pandemic was starting, my wife and I booked with a motorcycle touring group that arranged for us to take our motorcycles on board the cruise ship and get off on various islands such as Antigua, St Kits, Barbados etc. It cost us a small fortune. It was worth every penny. We met some amazing fellow motorcyclists , rode on Caribbean islands I'd only ever seen on the internet. I purchased a Go-Pro before we left and mounted it to my bike. I look back now at those videos and realize, "holy shit, we actually did that" It was indeed a once in a lifetime experience. Last week, I lost my job and have been feeling down. This video you just created has inspired me to go fill up the bike with fuel (It's about $4 bucks a gallon here in Ontario Canada) and maybe just go for a ride and forget about stuff for a while. Thanks.

[@ralphhardyman1148]

super late reply but upload some of those videos man! would love to see it and that sounds like a hell of a trip

[@dixiedoo5876]

Josh, this was one of my very favorite videos by you. I needed to hear your message at the end. I'm one of those folks who's been waiting for everything to be perfect to try this. I'm a worry wart...Chey's lucky to have you for an uncle. These trips are far scarier for a little 95lb woman on an old sportster. Men being along with us definitely make us feel safer if for nothing other than not having to worry about being abducted. Thanks for sharing this, it's inspiring!

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Chey often worries about the same thing when she’s traveling alone

[@MissyMalaprop]

That's why I take self defense, and firearm classes, and always carry... but I still feel safer in numbers

[@1SnarfyDude]

I live in Ohio and a few years back I saw a 1982 CB900f for sale in Phoenix AZ. I bought it based on a few pictures and a video of it running. The next week I flew out and rode it 2000 miles home. It took about a week. I rode it back as it was other than replacing the tires and doing a quick oil change. That was one of the best weeks of my life.

[@sharkdog111]

"Buy the ticket, take the ride." I'm assuming you've read some Hunter S. Thompson. Loved this video, one of your best ever. Shout out to Chey, she's a beast. Not sure if having children is in your future, but you'd make an amazing dad, and would love to see you document that journey for all of us to experience with you. Good times, keep it weird.

[@tinyhat5944]

Hell yeah, brother. Having lived in Asheville for the last 21 years, i can promise you riding here never gets old. Especially once you get into the real actual mountain roads, the ones less traveled by tourists. Safe travels, homie, keep that rubber side down.

[@jtdundee]

You are morphing into a great missionary for the sport... keep it up!

[@martinsoftsolutions]

I agree. I drive truck and listen to his videos while driving. It gets me anxious to get home and ride.

[@UncleBogator]

Either out of coolant or stopped leaking. Now, that there's an adventure bike. I grew up in those mountains between TN, NC, GA. You do stop seeing it the same way you stop seeing the ocean. But when you go back after an absence it does capture you.

[@StaticXD00d]

Lived in NC for 20 years, live in Virginia now. Never get tired of the beauty in the mountains.

[@MostlyInteresting]

Near Lynchburg here.

[@StaticXD00d]

@@MostlyInteresting Just outside of Richmond here.

[@henrydillard6217]

Staunton here

[@stephendodge6459]

Blacksburg

[@johneaches5313]

My wife has never been a big fan of motorcycles but she was always drawn to the mighty Honda monkey and I told her life is to short just buy the monkey. We decided to take a little road trip from northwest Ohio to Kentucky and I, like you was very proud of her she was a trooper. Through extreme heat to pouring down rain she did it, her on the monkey and me on a klx250. We sure didn't break any land speed records but it was a great time. Tomorrow isn't promised to anyone so go.

[@matthuber1333]

Thank you Josh. Thank you for the most "Shadetree Surgeon" video I've seen in a long time. The point of this video, is what I've known you to be and why I got hooked on you.. the underdog story, the underdog story void of the brands of the status quo of the cool brand.. you always stood for doing it with meaning, not money. Not brand. Just passion. Just guts. Thank you.

[@geraldscott4302]

Been doing it all my life. I'm 62, started riding a dirt bike at age 8, got my first street bike and license at age 16, have owned over 50 bikes, about half of them bought brand new, and have ridden over a million miles. 49 states and parts of Mexico and Canada. I did (and still do) take care of my bikes though (I currently own 6) I maintain them and keep them repaired. I wouldn't have taken off on a trip like that without giving the bikes some basic maintenance and checking them over. A long motorcycle ride is still an adventure on a properly maintained bike. I also still ride off road on a 2001 KLR650 that I bought new, and shortly thereafter rode to Prudhoe Bay, AK and back to Phoenix, AZ, which is where I have lived all my life.

[@ridered7394]

Did my first big solo trip this year on my road king, went from Michigan to South Dakota to Colorado and back to Michigan, it was epic and can’t wait until next year, Love the videos man, 🍻

[@derp195]

I'm doing a similar trip this spring/summer, doing Chicago to Yellowstone and back. Can't wait

[@G.R.Kash11]

I drive a truck for a living and I've seen a lot of this country but I must say my favorite way to see it is on 2 wheels. Buy the damn bike, take the damn trip, and live your life while ya got it. Great video Shadetree, can't wait to see part 2.✌😎

[@boyoracer21]

When the time to say goodbye to this life nobody regrets the things they did,only the things they wished they had done. Just get out there and live life.

[@dpinedoblog]

The end of this video struck several cords with me. The issue with new bikes is the expectation of them being perfect. What I love about old bikes is that you feel like you are getting away with something reserved for those with more privilege. But living life is for everyone. We deceive ourselves when we think we cannot partake in such liberating experiences...keep up the great work. Wonderful meeting you in Fort Worth this year.

[@TheTwztdtwitch420]

Thanks for letting me "see" my mountain roads for the majesty they hold again. Thanks for all the great content as well.

[@bentfx1942]

Recently got a $300, 1975, gl1000 from a fella at my church. It was his daily rider, but had sat under a tarp in his yard for 4 years, after he upgraded to a mid '80s Aspencade. Had to rebuild the carbs and other sundry projects, but I've learned a lot about it and it's back on the road. Got about $700 invested and it's a rider. 56,000 miles. It's a little late this year and I'm still building confidence with it on day trips, but next Spring we're doing Yellowstone baby! It's a little less than a thousand miles from where I'm at, and so far the bike has given me no reason to believe it's not up to the challenge. Great video! And awesome advise. Take Care.

[@bmp72]

Living in Switzerland, the blue ridge parkway reminds me of the roads in the Black Forest in the south of Germany.

[@stevenreynolds2327]

Thats so funny because Black mountain is in N. Carolina.

[@mistersniffer6838]

Really? Wow, cool to know, thanks.

[@jonwarb]

Great video! Im in Wales, UK. Im 40yrs old. I bought my first bike back in March. Suzuki RF900. It’d been sat for 5yrs. I paid £300 for it. After a savage split from my wife after 17yrs I needed something to lift me back up off the ground!! Life has been really shit. Even having to fight to see my kids! It’s taken 6 months but I just got it inspected & it’s now on the road! Just waiting on my test date to get my license! I can’t wait to get out on adventures!! Thanks for sharing your lives with us! It’s a true inspiration.😊👊🏼

[@shibblesshalzabot6320]

Nothing beats the way how a beach town looks and smells at the end of summer are what dreams are made of, especially if you can hold the memory pre-2001

[@garrettsharp89]

Hell yeah man ! Day 7 of having the Rona and ST post a 40 minute video ! Thank you man, I was going stir crazy.

[@DearNoobs]

100% agree. I bought a bike online unseen. Keys, wallet, boarded the plane. no back pack, no helmet. bought helmet there and road back in just a Tshirt. 1,500 miles (2,400km) prairies, mountains and one big, shit eating grin... just do it. Life happens anywhere, any time, may as well happen doing something you enjoy.

[@JBUDDTV]

37:00 I had those same thoughts only being 5ft after seeing Chey ride and the inspiration ya'll give in your videos, I just purchased Yamaha R3 yesterday although i can only get my toes down. being able to ride my own bike has always been a dream i though was not reachable with my height Thanks for all you all do Shadetree. If you all ever make it to KY let me buy ya'll dinner and a beer. Safe travels!

[@ericsimpson1176]

5ft is no big deal, i am 5ft 2in....comming up on one million miles ridden

[@JBUDDTV]

@@ericsimpson1176 that's good to know and of course as soon as I get my bike it rains no stop lol and not really riding before dont really wanna take that on yet

[@dcbfan63]

No...it doesn't get old. I live in Virginia where we have the Blue Ridge mountains on one side of us and the Allegheny mountains on the other and the Blue Ridge Parkway in our backyard. If I came to Florida and saw the ocean, I'd "ooh and ahh" like any other tourist. But every time I walk outside and see these mountains, it never gets old, and I'm grateful to be able to see them daily. I hope you get to go back soon. Ride safely.

[@CADCAMCNCdrafter]

I am really pissed I missed this premiere! In my opinion, one of the absolute best videos in a bit. Highly inspirational! Thank you for showing people the don't need a bunch of flow to just go.. I appreciate your content.

[@SantaG7]

The BEST video I’ve watched from you. I talk to people all the time that do just what you’re doing and they speak with the same enthusiasm you did here. It’s fall in Michigan and the colors up north will soon be at their peak, and I’ll be up there soaking them all in. Thank you.

[@matthewweathers3266]

I was out of the motorcycle community for 7 years. Finally got my first cruiser this spring. This will have to be my first long haul trip. Your review on the Road King is why I got one, and now your attitude on this ride is why it will have to be my first trip. Thank you 1,000x

[@SterlingWheel]

Thanks to you I bought a 1980 Goldwing for $1980 and I was born in 1980. Currently touring the California and Oregon coast with friends and having the greatest time ever. Oil leaks, fuel leaks, no speedometer, other issues but it's all good times. Thanks Shadetree!

[@andywright5147]

"Can you smoke pot here?" "You can smoke pot anywhere... they might not like it"

[@geraldscott4302]

You actually can smoke pot in AZ. Legally. But I gave that up after high school, a long long time ago.

[@gaetanoassetta3341]

Simple trips are great. We have a group of people that go to Americade in Lake George every year. We take Thursday and Friday off. SO we leave Thursday and come home Sunday. Its great riding and always fun.

[@clintgeorge8188]

watching yours and Chey's vlogs and million dollar bogans vlogs has inspired me to get my bike license. so me and 3 of my mates are all going to do our course and start doing road trips around australia. should be a lot of fun. if i can get over there ill have to shout you a beer mate.

[@MozzyCV20]

I was raised in the mountains of Oregon and couldn’t have cared less about the scenery. I moved to Florida 13 years ago and now when I visit my family in Oregon on vacation I’m always blown away by the scenery lol

[@Sparky114HD]

Dude the videos like this and they build series’s you do are a freaking inspiration to me. I love them. You and Chey are awesome and one day I really hope I can make it to Tampa to meet y’all or even better run into y’all on the road somewhere. If you’re ever coming through Arkansas I’d love to know there are some great rides I’d love to show y’all!

[@hanilakkis9190]

I got my motorcycle endorsement in late July, and my friend and I decided to take a riding trip around Lake Michigan two weeks later on our Ninja 400s to celebrate. We rode from our homes in northern Indiana through Michigan, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, down through Wisconsin, and back to Indiana. 3 days, 1100 miles, and the adventure of a lifetime on a bike not meant for long distance. I would do it again in a heartbeat. Much like Chey, too, that was my first time riding more than 70 miles in one sitting, first time crossing state lines, first time motocamping. It definitely gave me a huge confidence boost and a new appreciation for motorcycles.

[@frf239]

It’s so great you got to experience this with Chey! Congrats Chey it’s great you went on a long trip had fun and enjoyed yourself. Wind therapy as they call it. You deserve it.

[@jammer_6245]

Awesome video !!! Knees In The Breeze...Ain't nothing better !!!

[@chadtanner]

We need a “dad jeans supreme” sticker next.

[@dougfaulkner6799]

I enjoy watching your enthusiasm for getting out there and going. I've been doing it for over 45 years on many different bikes. My very first trip was from Idaho to Puget sound then all the way south to San Diego and up through death valley and.Yosimite back to Idaho all on a Triumph 650 Bonneville I paid 1200 for. Took 3 months, but me and my best friend did that entire ride on 2200 hundred dollars and 4 days planning lol. I still take off whenever I can and next week is Reno and street vibes. Gotta roll on that. Keep your knees in the breeze .my friend. It's a wonderful life.

[@bamcorpgaming5954]

I'm hyped to see how you like the st1100 on a long trip.

[@stevenreynolds2327]

I love mine on short trips but with the stock seat I think a long haul would be a back breaker.

[@Gismo3333]

@@stevenreynolds2327 Then you need to start train your back. Or you are going to have problems with your back in some years. That is not fun.

[@stevenreynolds2327]

@@Gismo3333 Um, I failed to mention, I am 61 years old. I have a Vulcan Voyager for the long rides and the 2 up rides.

[@Red66gp]

I am definitely living vicariously through you Shadetree Surgeon! Thank you so much for your great videos! Not only for videos, but introducing us to the amazing people that you meet along the way! Best to you and Cheyleesi, please both of you stay safe out there!

[@AkaBull]

Awesome. I can't wait to take my first road trip. I may do that this month, but not very far. Maybe heading up state NY for the bike show on the 25th of this month in Lake George.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

That’s awesome!

[@AkaBull]

@@shadetreesurgeon Thanks bud ✌

[@boondocksaint253]

As a dude who lives in the mountains I take your enthusiasm for finding beauty in a road that looks like every road around me, to not take them for granted. Sometimes familiarity doesn’t breed contempt, but an ungrateful indifference.

[@holbroy]

44 minutes of content hell yeah!

[@jebsdaddy141]

Nice video. Everything you said also applies to taking a ride in the car or truck to somewhere new. Doesn't have to be a motorcycle because the trip and seeing things on the trip is the joy of it. Take Care.

[@RebelCowboysRVs]

Living my whole life in the mountains, what gets me excited is seeing the ocean. My go-to road trip is straight to Savanna, then hit A1A south. When I get as far south as it will take me, I circle back up the west coast of Florida before turning north for home at Panama City. I have done that three times now, taking about a week each time. But no, the mountains do not get old. At the end of those trips, I get just as excited to see those mountains appear in the distance, calling me back home. I also make it a point to enjoy the view when I can, as much as you safely can driving up and down my mountain. I have also never heard of a guy taking a girl on a date to one of these rock overlooks, and it not go well. Whether she's been there once or a hundred times, they still like that shit. As for what mountains are better? The Rockies are the tall ones and the Appalachian are the steep ones. But the best mountains are always the ones close enough to you for you to enjoy them. PS. My brother owns one of those RVs. It's sitting in my backyard needing a transmission, and a serious remodel. I think he wants $1,500 for it if you want another project. lol It would be a big project.

[@bugbear323]

At 28:59 on the video you,looking McDowell North Carolina. Little Switzerland is a town and it does have a post office in a convenient store you should’ve stopped up and got some beer. My home town

[@bradleyalexander5821]

A lot can be said for the spontaneous road trip. ShadeTree just did. Massive 🎩-Tip Josh.

[@seth_iwant_toride]

I live in central New York. We have lakes and valleys and mountains nearby and NO I never get tired of it! Sometimes I forget and don’t SEE IT but a couple weeks later… there it is!1😎🤘

[@cwroberts79]

This should be a good one. At the end of this month I’m doing 4,000 miles on my pan America.

[@TheUrbanEpicure]

Why? Fly to that cool destination that you plan on riding the Pan America to, and rent a bike there.

[@cwroberts79]

Well, I rather enjoy touring by motorcycle. Plus I have reason to justify owning snazzy waterproof adv gear. Plus I don’t have to deal with flying. Plus I can carry my weapon. Plus I get to meet people and chat at gas stations and restaurants.

[@TheUrbanEpicure]

I'd add now that you can meet and chat with cool people at airports, but I am from Europe and despise people who use and/or carry weapons, so I'll leave it at that.

[@richardahola692]

@@TheUrbanEpicure I guess you aren't a biker. Flying is cheating. Why own a bike if you aren't going to ride it? If I owned a Pan America I would ride it everywhere.

[@TheUrbanEpicure]

Biker for 25 years. I ride my bike all the time, it's one of my favorite things to do, just not on boring, endless, uncomfortable road trips. I like to cut to the thrills.

[@dklatt3able]

Last weekend my wife planned a last minute trip from Western NY to the Outer Banks in NC. We had 4 days, trailered 2 bikes down and back with our 3 kids. We got a sitter for the kids one of the days and we went riding the Outer Banks with a friend. I went again the second day without the wife. It was absolutely amazing. All we had a was a place to stay and no other real plans. Even if trailering and enjoying an new area on the bikes is what you have time go and do it! With our kids we never would have been able to go that far way without trailering. Love these videos and cannot wait until our kids are a little older and wife and I can just jump on the bikes, point them in a direction and go!

[@doniturner5077]

Can’t wait to make my trip happen. Thank you so much for the motivation sir!!!!

[@stevenfranklin7023]

Josh , I really love your carefree philosophy on riding. Watching your stream one morning, so motivating-I was ready to ride - in my pajamas!!!

[@ericsrvadventures6611]

Chey needs a shirt that says “Everyone knows my height and weight.”

[@CadillacZachOffical]

And age 🤣

[@BuffMyRadius]

Chey: specifications and capacities

[@toddwingo2700]

It kool to share the places that really get you, it makes it really special when you share it with family. The two of you are are pair that would beet three of kind all day.

[@rmuckluck]

This video was extremely motivating!

[@Mrfixit1967]

Absolutely loved the message of this video! Just go ride for Christ sake. My wife and I have rode as far as 670 miles to have lunch. We just returned from a 9 day 4100 mile trip from our home in Iowa to Oregon (just wanted to see Crater Lake) and Washington. Did not have one hotel reservation, just rode till we felt like stopping. JUST GO PEOPLE!

[@Paul20661]

Avast me hearties ! It's talk like a pirate day aaaarrgh ☠️ 🥃

[@Paul20661]

Anyway hope I can make it Working till 17, this starts at 17:30 Will be hurrying home

[@indyventures4241]

I also bought a VTX1300 last year and took it on a 700 mile trip to see some friends I haven't seen in a while. Worth the trip! Although I lost both of my passenger floorboards along the way.

[@robertolesen2349]

The points you talk about during your ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway makes this one of your best videos to date,

[@chas106g.6]

My wife and I rode the Tail of the Dragon, Back of the Dragon, and 50 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway last month. We are from PA near Pittsburgh, and we had a great time! You are right! TAKE THE TRIP!!

[@generichards6497]

Hey Josh you don't have to tell me the BLP is a fantastic ride. Left my house in Cleveland Ga.on the way up to NYC and decided to take the parkway. Beautiful views, even the deer will just stand there and look at you just a few feet away. Can't wait to go back. Ya'll stay safe out there.

[@dmelson7502]

Note to Chey on the aches and pains up to the 3-day mark; after that you get numb and it stops hurting. Next thing you know you become road hard and ordinary people start to flinch from your steely-eyed gaze. You find you don't give a rats behind what people think of you you're just contemplating your water, beef jerky and trail mix supply. Never pass a gas station in the desert.

[@theinfamousb-ran5729]

This entire post is 100% truth.

[@jeffmorris739]

All my friends talk about when they retire then I'm going to....... No , just do it NOW! I bought an old softail classic A FAKE HARLEY! And I ride the shit out of it. I have 2 grand in it. Shadetree this is why I love your channel because you are right. You only live once man. LIVE!

[@skibump1977]

Every year I get together with some family member, usually about 4-6 of us in total and we take a weekend bike trip some where. This past weekend, we were in Lake George. It was the calm before the storm, as we were leaving on Sunday, there were trucks pulling in to set up their booths for Americade. We were not allowed to ride the demo bikes, but we did get a chance to see the demo bikes from Honda and Indian. They were setting up in the parking lot of our hotel. But you are right, don't wait for tomorrow as it is never promised. Take the trips now, enjoy life, explore while you can.

[@ppdwizeguy]

Dude, your speech to get people out there and tour on a bike was spot on! It was soulful like a sermon. Hats off to Brother Shadetree, the Deacon of motorcycling! Now please excuse me, I need to go ride.

[@williamirwin4154]

I bought my 2004 Honda VTX 1300 a year ago for $3000.. Changed the oil, tires, and break pads and I've put about 4000 miles on it. Did 1000 miles in the last week. Oklahoma to Arkansas and back and a day trip to Mount Scott in SW Oklahoma. Great times.

[@slicksnewonenow]

Nice adventure! Seems like a ton of fun. Just an idea for Chey- maybe her pains come from standing on the ground and hiking her leg over the scooter to get on? I'm an old man with arthritis... And have gotten on my scooter using the "cowboy mount" method for years... While the bike is on the stand, grab both grips, left foot on the left peg, stand up and then slide the right leg over... No more pains. Have a blast and keep the greasy side down!

[@gerberbaby6403]

Back in July i rode out from Buffalo NY out to Polo Ill to visit a buddys grave who was killed in combat in Afghanistan back in 2010. My 1st big boy trip and it was amazing trip and experience till i had to ride the 10 hour trip home in the down pouring rain!

[@kenharris6713]

My brother and I get this all the time, "trip of a lifetime".. Nope, trip of the year. we usually get one day ride away from home, then start to wander around. We even tried a BDR this year. Dual sport bikes from the Tenn. border up to the larwenceville, PA. Ride safe, and rock on

[@kevinh8338]

For those not familiar - the Blue Ridge Parkway is 469 miles long - no traffic lights, no stop signs, no commercial traffic. It is a part of the National Park System. ‘Linear Parks.’ The BRP and Natchez Trace Parkway (444 miles) are both ‘amazing’ must-do riding experiences. Thanks Josh and Chevy for stepping out - thanks for the extra incentive to get me out of Florida!

[@thomasheer825]

Have done it and it is a blast. Right now have to keep it to day trips due to animals at the house and irresponsible kids and grandkids, they are on their own but I couldn't trust them to even feed and water the dogs and cats. So for now we take day trips, but you still can go quite a ways out and back in 12-16 hours and have a ball. Yep have a mess to clean-up when we get back, but it is worth it.

[@thomasheer825]

@@lesoram6236 sorry their wife's wear the pants in their house. They made their beds and now they live in them.

[@richardlewin9282]

That GMC was a classic 👍.

[@mental-ssippi9669]

Absolutely, man! Between you and Adam Sandoval, ya'll have some of the best motorcycle motivational quotes. From your, "buy the ticket, take the ride" "it doesn't have to be perfect, just go" and Adam's, "life's short, buy the damn motorcycle" and "dream until your dreams come true".... ya'll are some of the best on the tube. Keep up the weirdness, man.

[@MrRizotex]

This has been one of the best videos you have ever made in my opinión. Great words....what's stopping you, take the bike and ride !!! Long time follower.

[@phineashenshaw]

I do an average of 30K a year. Just hit 18K on my 2020 H-D Roadglide. Have over 60K on my Concours 14. You are absolutely right @Shadetree Surgeon. The best trips have been the ones that I did not prepare for. Those are the trips that made me realize that I just do not need much. A tire plug kit and rain gear. May not even need the rain gear. By the time I need it, I am already soaked...LOL. Thanks again for another awesome video. Brings back fond memories of riding through those parts...

[@ryanthornton2747]

Hey Shadetree! what a timely video. I enjoyed it very much. I just returned from my first road trip. I had never been more than 300 miles on a bike and never been on an overnight trip. Until now. I just returned from a 22 day road trip across the U.S. I rode my 2010 Electra Glide from Virginia to Reno, Nevada and back. I camped out some nights and slept in low cost motels other nights. I ate at restaurants, gas stations and grocery stores. I got soaked in rain storms on two occasions, I saw a lot of beautiful scenery, I met a lot of interesting people and I HAD THE MOST FUN I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE!!! Keep the great videos coming and keep inspiring people to get out there and ride!

[@michaelcoulter714]

I did a trip about a year ago on my old Honda VTX 1300c rode 486 miles to the central coast of California on a whim. Visited my brother ( surprised him) and rode back home 3days later it was wonderful.!.gotta do it again soon.

[@kraventhearcher]

Yeah, I live in Western NC and I never get tired of it. It really helps to have a dual sport or adv bike because there are so many good gravel and dirt roads. Lots of enthusiasts to ride with too. Y'all come back soon.

[@walterceresi4137]

I've been watching you for years .... This is by far the BEST video!!!!!!!!! I could hear it in your voice the joy you had with Chey riding in the mountains.... So happy she did it....

[@raywinfield6153]

Dude! I live very close to Little Switzerland and ride those roads all the time. I NEVER get tired of riding the mountain roads no matter how many times I've been on them.

[@littleliz7331]

We went to Daytona in 2020. Left ohio at 25 degrees and rode all the way. 9 days with no plan. Most awesome ride ever. No interstate only back roads and state highways. Helen Georgia was awesome, by the way.

[@chomas8784]

I'm 52 years old and to this day one of my motors ever was from the first street bike I owned, the 4 cylinder 83 v65 Magna.

[@Buckels]

Mr. Josh, thank you! This video was a major catalyst for me to start riding. Shortly after watching, I signed up for a basic riding class and bought an 01 shadow 750 ACE at 46 yrs old. Fast fwd a year later & I am on a Harley low rider, loving life on 2 wheels… please keep doing what you do! Peace & Blessings to you & yours as we wrap up 2022 🤙🏽🤘🏽🙏🏼

[@C_MacC23]

Completely agree. I bought a motorcycle mainly to get out and see things. I was just in that area for the Biltmore Estate. The riding in NC is amazing!

[@markcannito1561]

This was so inspiring. My mom lives 300 mikes away and i always say i never have time to go visit her but i always have two days off in a row so now i feel like i can go see her anytime even for one night. Thank you Shadetree

[@gunyoda2356]

Go see her man, I just lost my mom last month. You'll be glad you did and so will she.

[@jamessouthworth1699]

The way you described your fascination with going through the mountains is the way I feel when I go through the desert. It's so foreign to everything I'm used to that I love it

[@NuShooter64]

Shadetree you are one of the things i like about riding. Especially late in life. You don’t need to be prefect or rich to ride. Buy a bike. Be safe. Have fun. Cheers to you and Chey sir.

[@mgriffrus]

THIS! This is what I've been trying to tell people! I did go a little different route as I did buy a big 2017 Harley Bagger, but she's taken me literally all over the country. I bought mine used in Cocoa Beach, FL from a Kawasaki/Honda for a song. I got my son to drive me down there and rode 950 miles home the next day. That bike had about 3,500 miles on it in June 2019 and I'm knocking on 75,000 miles now. I have a full-time job but those 600 mile round trip burger runs and 1,000 mile round trip rib runs add up! Too many people don't tour on their touring bikes, throw a tent in the saddlebag and see how far you actually can go on $100 worth of gas. The best part: I taught my son to ride on a Kawasaki Vulcan S when I brought home my Road Glide. He literally went from "How do I start this bike" to riding 20 miles to the next town in an afternoon, the kid is a natural. Last Spring he (22 years old) bought a 2008 Fat Bob with 15,000 miles on it and paid cash and Memorial Day weekend we got on the bikes with a tent and a general direction. We headed west and hit Roswell and Santa Fe, rode the Million Dollar Highway, crossed the continental divide and got all the way to Moab and Arches National Park before turning home through Albuquerque. The only thing he did to that bike was buy a mustache bar and some highway pegs for the superslab runs. We had weather from snow to desert to 300 miles of rain and had a blast. Most epic father/son trip which included an oil change in the parking lot of an auto parts store with wonderful mountain views. We did 3,000 miles those five days and we can't wait to do it all again. Just proves that you can have just as much fun on a few thousand dollars worth of bike as a 20k bike. Just ride! Love the videos, keep them coming!

[@boondocksaint253]

In June our couple friends, my wife and I rode from Pittsburgh area to a cabin in Asheville, NC rode into Gatlinburg, TN. Then rode to Spartanburg, SC down to Hilton Head (not motorcycle friendly). To Savannah, GA then back home and went to a motorcycle rally the next day. 1890 miles in 4 days.

[@crantzdorf5929]

You did another ride video I forget where too but you gave the same kind of talk about just getting out on your bike and going and that really inspired me to actually do it. Last weekend I took my 97 TL1000 on a trip from Tn down the Fl and it was tough and amazing and I felt like when I saw the ocean I thought to myself “how could anyone get tired of this?!”. Thanks for the all the inspiring words. They really mean something.

[@michellericard4850]

I love my 02' Honda Sabre VT1100C2. So reliable and I swear the V twins are bullet proof. I changed the stock seat and it's even more comfortable. A few months ago, I rode it 2k miles in 6 days, I'm 50 and that was my first "out of state" trip on a bike. Been riding off and on, since I was 9. Gone on day rides, rode back and forth to work. But never cross states. I can't ride more than 450mi a day. I start to hurt too much lol. I love the mountains, lived in them. If I was just going to work or into town, I guess I overlooked the scenery. But when I go out to ride, that's where I'm not on a mission. I can actually take my time, flip the visor up and eat bugs and smell the pine trees and mountain air. So I guess I have to take the time to enjoy and appreciate the beauty in it. Decompress. Love your videos

[@onelooperhudson967]

Great video. Completed a 1000 mile, solo, no super slab loop on the tired old mostly stock high mile 84 Fxrt this Labor Day weekend. Only broke one time. Rear exhaust pipe mount snapped. Trips like this are a great mental reset for me. Keep it up.

[@elgringoec]

You are right on, "just go"! The V4s just sing! And torquey. I have a V65 Sabre for road riding. We don't lose appreciation for, or take for granted, the mountain and foothill scenery and riding style (I live near the BRP). We took a trip to the outer banks and that'll remind ya if ya forget. Enjoyed the video. Take care ☮️

[@nitrofish8908]

Leaving on Wednesday for our 3rd annual bbq run, we do 350 one way just to get bbq and camp out, then haul it back the next day. It’s catharsis you’re absolutely right. Kids get older I’ll add more days to the trip!