Leaving on a 2000 mile road trip ALONE...

So I am leaving on my first road trip - a 2000 mile east coast loop, on a 2021 Harley Street Glide. I'll be visiting a couple of old college friends, as well as new friends, Jess aka Her Two Wheels and Lali. This is my first time taking a Harley on the streets, and its been a few years since I've ridden a Harley. After I picked it up I took a couple of hours practicing slow speed skills before riding home to pack for the road trip I'm leaving for the next day.
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[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

While I'm on the road I'm changing my KZbin schedule from Tuesday/ Friday videos to "spotty uploads" during the coming month or so - hope you understand! :D Make sure you've signed up for emails from me so you can be notified when the 2022 Women's Calendar and 2nd edition doodled Doodle gaiter are released! subscribepage.com/doodle

[@smilingbiter]

Do you have back support? Harley should have one for the bike you are using. I'm old and have acquired a lot of aches and pains, including my back. Have used them on most of my later Harleys, help's a lot. Have a good time and be careful.

[@MojoUX]

Love it if you come near Richmond!

[@NR-ff6qk]

Hey Doodle, sorry for the silly question but would you or someone be able to advise me on how do I sign up for emails as I would really love an 2022 girl rider calendar. T.I.A.

[@UncleEll74]

@@MojoUX me too…live here…

[@rocketrollsvlogs7625]

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[@peterdarby793]

Having ridden motorcycles for 50 years it is enjoyable reliving the joys of someone discovering the joys of riding through your videos. Stay safe, keep riding and enjoy your time in the saddle.

[@whitelightning3330]

Once you get that harley out on the highway or interstate that's where it will shine. You'll really like having the fairing also. So glad to see you taking a trip on a harley!!

[@gfunk63901]

I HATE the big Harley on gravel and low speed but UNBEATABLE on open roads. Enjoy!

[@mississippidrifter5960]

Just did about 4,500 miles on my fatboy and the only bad part was having to stop for gas. Get a backrest.

[@johncourt9580]

Hi Doodle, this is a huge undertaking, especially as you're going alone! The Street Glide looks absolutely beautiful! and I hope you get to love it throughout your 5 days trip. You have so much planned for the months ahead, so we have a lot to look forward too! Have a great trip, and it's nice you're meeting up with lots of friends.💗

[@SoloBlack313]

wow....wow...wow...awesome, I love the fact that you are trying so many bikes, and look at you on your 2000 mile trip! in the three years that I have been watching you, you have really grown. Congrats, stay well, and be safe!

[@JimmyKI5PRK]

Doodle, good luck on your trip. That’s a great bike to tour on. I’m actually on a 5,600 mile trip right now. I’m currently in the Seattle WA area and will be working my way back to Austin TX. You got this..

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

So stinkin proud of you! 👏👏👏 Thrilled to watch your journeys ❤️

[@freeidaho-videos]

No cold-weather clothes, under-layers? That is rolling the dice. Weather is always unpredictable. Have fun, you got this.

[@Stuartrecardo]

That looks like a lot of fun and showing people small bikes build skills is so important… a lot of people seem to get larger harleys and never ride them as they feel embarrassed asking for lessons.

[@tjaym8844]

You will always remember your first solo road trip on a bike. I’m very excited for you. Can’t wait to see how you enjoy the bike and how your travels go.

[@tjaym8844]

Yes, I’m replying to my own comment dammit. Where’s the update on this trip?! I’m on the edge of my seat now, for like two months! I hope it went well. Can’t wait to hear about it

[@neilm0369]

Congrats Doodle. The memories you make will last much longer than your trip, so enjoy. Be safe, see ya next time.

[@thedustychronicles739]

I've been a Harley guy for about 45 years, so I'm happy to see you on one taking a road trip. I ride a 1998 Softail Custom and a 2017 StreetGlide Special. Living in Woodstock, I can relate to the crazy Atlanta traffic. There's really no good way to get south of Atlanta making good time, when your options are I-75 thru town or 285 around town, The traffic can be stressful as you know 2 wheels or even caged! Point #2...The stock wind screen on the StreetGlide looks kewl but doesn't work well. You're going to find that you're gonna get a lot of buffeting to your helmet, which is tiring. That's why many change out the wind screen to a recurve style that moves the wind up and over you instead of hitting you directly in the face. Safe travels Doodle, I look forward to watching your journey!!

[@thescott_t_k8930]

It's been fun following your vids and seeing you progress in your riding skills. Kudos to you for stepping outside your comfort zone and hopping on a bagger. There is nothing like it. I hope you have a safe trip and have a blast along the way!

[@vintagetrk]

You'll fall in love with that Harley. I have a 2019 Street Glide with the Milwaukee 8 very smooth engine and for a heavy bike they are quite nimble. Highway pegs will make ya even more comfortable over distance. They can go for almost 250 highway miles before a fill up as far as gas as well. I cant wait to see the videos of you meeting up with Jess (Her Two WHeels). I love her channel as well.

[@amyv.7531]

You’re going to love the comfort of that bike on this long trip. I’m praying for your safe travel and wishing you the most wonderful adventure ever!!!! 🙏♥️🙏

[@depter8165]

Your a inspiration thank you, you have made my cousins wife and my girlfriend fully leave there fear of riding. They have always seen you as a way to keep pushing forward.

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

😀❤️❤️❤️

[@e4cpltom]

Glad to see you pushing your limits more and more Doodle, keep it up and good luck. As for ear plugs, MC Rider down here in Fort Worth just put out a vid reviewing several. I know its a little late, but as someone that also has ear pain with what most people use it is worth looking at for the future.

[@hawkrider88]

I've purchased and tried about six different kinds of ear plugs. NONE of them were satisfactory in the least until I purchased custom ear plugs that were made for me while I waited at a bike show. Actually I have seem similar ear plugs being marketed at several major bike events and shows. Worth every penny, every penny. Reduces wind noise substantially and most important...fit perfectly and are very comfortable.

[@qman1434]

I just use the ear plugs from work. Perfect and free! You can order from MSC.

[@Socoolral]

Nice Doodle, You’re so Amazing! I absolutely luv the fact that you are fearless and even if you have some uncertainty you stir up the courage to overcome. I’m a fan as long as you keep being you and making these Awesome videos. Thanks I can’t wait to see more. Be safe and healthy inside your body 😉🤙🏼

[@FFL-vg9ro]

Good on you for trying all kinds of bikes, and for constantly improving your riding skills. Have a great trip!

[@UncleBogator]

I think you're going to love that bike on the trip. These touring bikes are in their natural habitat out there on the open road at highway speeds. Can tell you're excited about it and we're all looking forward to the journey.

[@TheBoltHoleBiker]

Have a good trip Doodle, sounds amazing! Stay safe!

[@Regster34]

Best of Luck Doodle on your trip. You will be just fine. Be safe and keep smiling and have fun. Keep us updated on your adventure. Steve from Boston

[@iainf6]

😎😎😎👏👏👏👏👏 brilliant news Carolyn, hope all goes to plan. Looking forward to your adventures. 👍😎👊😎😎

[@Just_Some_Dude]

I'm proud of you. Varity is the spice of life. Harleys are great bikes. You'll be fine. You're a good rider and the SG is an excellent rider friendly bike.

[@martinmcgimpsey9750]

Ha! Doodle on a Harley! Nice looking bike, dear! And should be a good one for a road trip! Good luck on your road trip, by the way! Keep riding! Keep smiling! Ride safe!

[@AMGPilot]

Good luck on your road trip, have a safe and fun trip!

[@stk0308]

Have fun. Enjoy the ride. Hope you get good weather, and favorable traffic.

[@michaelskinner896]

I'm envious! I haven't done a solo road trip before but I'm looking forward to that when the weather cools off a bit. You'll do great doodle; as it seems like you've covered your safety contingencies. Most of all, have fun!

[@pouljrgensen1668]

My little brown doodle - now you impress me. You have come a long way and worked your way up to this Harley ride👍 Its good to hear you are thinkink of your personal safety, going by yourself like this. I am sure you will enjoy it, but you will not avoid a sore ass this first time. 😁 I wish you all the best of luck and may God be with you. Looking forward to hear how it went.

[@PianistsRavel]

I've been contemplating a year round trip. Now I can't punk out seeing you be so courageous doing a solo trip. I travelled South America for a year and met so many women traveling solo (not cycling). I will be taking notes. You'll be good.

[@grumpyboomer61]

Look at you getting more adventurous! Have a great trip Doodle! Since you'll be in my area, I'll keep an eye out for ya.

[@JAS1067]

Best of luck on your road trip. Have fun and stay safe!

[@ejdtm]

Awesome! You’re brave but I’m confident in you. Just keep the front tire straight when stopping. Have a blast!

[@Skipshift]

Sounds like a fun time! Ride safe and have fun!

[@mikeymiller3211]

Have a safe and joyful trip there Carolyn

[@bumblingfool]

You are going to have(are having)a blast! Looking forward to you telling us about it!

[@waffleridersmoto4191]

Doodle, once you get out on the highway, you will really enjoy the way the Harley handles it. Enjoy the adventure.

[@mcreact6626]

Woke a street glide 🤩 can’t wait to some more footage with you on that bike for the trip. Have an awesome trip Doodle 👌

[@jaredmonk8343]

Super excited for you 😃 have a great trip Doodle 👍

[@upsidedowndog1256]

Good for you for broadening your horizons! I like some HDs but after helping at a bike shop for several years, I will stick with my Japanese made machines. I did once get to ride a totally hotrodded RoadKing once, it was impressive until I hit bumps.

[@Dara-ih6jq]

Riding different types of bikes is the best way to become a better rider. I hope one day I can do what you’re doing and take road trip on a big Harley. I to am a naked bike person but I need to really ride some other types of bikes. Have fun and stay safe Doodle.

[@yoyohooyo]

Enjoy your trip and I hope you arrive back home safe and sound.

[@bradwilliams4921]

I am a year late to the party but it is a pleasure watching you prepare for a road trip. Ride safe and enjoy the ride.

[@whitmeza]

Soooo freaken proud you! Ride those miles. Excited to see how it goes. 🖤

[@HiroNguy]

Awesome to see you busting out onto totally different styles of riding & bikes! My long bike trip was in 1987. '85 Suzuki GS550E with a 1 tooth larger countershaft sprocket, throttle lock, and 3 motel towels over the seat. Nellis, Nevada > Baltimore, MD > Northern NJ > Mississippi > Louisiana > Nellis Nevada. What a great ride!

[@veraloveless4587]

You are so brave! I’m excited to hear about your road trip.

[@airborne3200]

Good luck, Doodle! Be safe.

[@Mariely1]

Can’t wait to see your next video! I know ur having a blast

[@ttrguy9952]

Awesome news Doodle! I hope you have the most fun of your life Lady! After putting my money down on a Pan America I have only respect for Harley Davidson. I was never a Harley fanboy but after experiencing the way they treat people at the dealership is totally amazing. All the new bikes are beautiful. Please take good care of yourself Lady or "Future Doodle" will be very angry with you! Peace Lady! 🙌👏👌✌🖖🤙👍👋🙂🌹

[@kevinmason3141]

your honesty is refreshing, ride safe! enjoy....

[@danadiggins793]

To save your back rig up a bag on your passenger seat to lean against. Makes a HUGE difference! Also I use an Air Hawk air cushion. I’ve put 50,000 miles on it and can stay in the saddle all day for days on end. Good luck Doodle! Have a blast!!

[@chrisbale5640]

Great video! Prepping for my first ever long road trip, going from the West to the East Coast of Australia (Perth to Melbourne) on a Road King - 3,000+ miles in 14 days. Your videos are a great help for all my planning that I needed to do!

[@marvelous1120]

Supercool! Glad your not riding at night. Goodluck! I haven't taken a road trip on my 2018 Indian Springfield yet. I got it last December. Haven't really had much spare time. Your husband is very understanding

[@jtreppens]

You inspire me! I love the motorcycle gator - missed getting the first round of gators... Thanks for sharing all. Looking forward to my own solo adventure. The Google map share is a great tip - especially for our families and spouses.❤️

[@DoogieFresh]

This made me smile. You're so cute! Be safe out there!

[@halfcentury1112]

So cool! I am planning on a nice road trip myself on my new GS Adventure! I will definitely be following you! Stay safe!

[@FSAUDIOGUY]

Good trip Doodle! Be careful okay!

[@generichards6497]

Cool!! Have fun and be safe out there.

[@allenglishknives6823]

Good job by the Harley dealer for making it happen 👍🏻 Also, better content taking such a beast on the road trip! 💪🏻💪🏻

[@danielforrest3871]

Good luck, have fun!

[@pookiewookie7679]

Respect! So cool that you are doing this road trip. Have fun 😊

[@cliff8675]

Looking forward to seeing your first road trip. My ear plugs are from Lowes, the contractor package, long wearing and comfortable. And after this trip, that clutch hand will handle Atlanta traffic like a pro. If I see a Red Street Glide with a petite rider wearing a white Corsair, I'll give you a wave.

[@huaweimate1419]

Way to go, girl!😊 That Harley's gonna let u feel happy every inch of the way! A bit clumsy in the begining but till u get there, u'll feel like it's a bicycle 😊 Unlike sport, supersport and naked bikes, Harley's fun to ride even on low speeds. Good luck and have fun!😊😊😊

[@jeffjeff4477]

Sounds awesome, I have done a few, super cool!! Ride safe!! I think the big twin will smooth out any body pains. You got this!! After a recent bike trip with my buddy, who rides a Shadow , My Hayabusa is comfy and all , but when I returned home, I found a low priced VTX and am looking forward to the next bike trip!! Again, You got this! Have Fun!!

[@louiebautista7342]

Good luck on your road trip, keep us posted. Louie from SoCal.

[@louisianawildman]

WOW Doodle Bug you are my hero for sure going on a 2000 road trip by your lonesome and on a HARLEY wow be safe Doodle and have a wonderful time .

[@kastar2209]

So excited for this neck gaiter! 😁 Be safe on your trips!!

[@bigroryhollar5023]

Came a long way congratulations 😎🍻doodle..🍻you injoy life just check when you can .. 🥂

[@andreaconnor6209]

Excited to follow this journey! LOVE your shirt!!🤩

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

Thanks! This is where I got it shop.tonit.com/collections/homepage/products/the-tonit-crew

[@johnmichaeldorienjohn467]

This my Dream Bike to one day do,a road trip ,enjoy your journey Doodle! Ride safe 🙏

[@EvolvingMale]

Congratulations on the trip. Sounds fun

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

This is really exciting! You’re gonna have such a fun time🙂

[@TheWinterqueen1]

Be safe and good luck on your journey 😊💯

[@grider2010]

Be safe out there! Enjoy your journey. Most of all, Ride Safely!

[@cHernandez6449]

Happiness is the journey.. I wish you a safe trip and lots of fun 🤩

[@rusty6314]

Keep doing what your doing have confidence and you'll be fine.

[@lauriew2907]

Good you are going on a road trip ….The Harley will be ok as long as there is no corners. Take care Doodle.

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

Actually it leans and does great in corners!

[@harleybvaughan]

Doodle, you are a very capable lady and can ride any bike. Although a male, I rode my earlier years (54 years riding) alone as most folks looked down on bikes when I started in 1967. I have full faith you will be fine and will enjoy yourself. On long trips, I pack for four days and do laundry along the way with a good book to pass the laundry room time. A taller windshield would serve you better. I replaced a 2014 Ultra Classic with a 2019 Street Glide Special and added a 10 inch windshield. Ride on!

[@troypatterson5862]

Great spirit. Enjoy the ride. Respect. Safe travels.

[@BlackphoenixEntertainment]

That sounds awesome. I did close to 2000 miles on my summer road trip. It's a fun experience, you'll have a great time.

[@serious_in_seattle6917]

That’s a big change from what you normally ride! I’m excited for you.

[@danieldavis7784]

Cool! And good luck. If I see a red Harley headed towards Nashville I'm going to wave 😂

[@MrRobertoa1]

I can't wait to see how your trip is going.

[@jarabun]

So excited to see you on the street glide! I’m 5’ 4” and have always been intimidated by the bigger harleys.

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

😁

[@24james]

God bless your adventuresome heart Doodle👍🏽💯 Look forward to hearing about your trip🌎🌲📸 Safe & fruitful travels🏍🇺🇸🦾

[@bmwrider1931]

I remember when I bought my 2005 gsxr 600 in Miami and was heading cross country back home here to Seattle all alone. At first I was nervous as all get out. But after a few miles that scare all went away and I had a blast. I think you will experience the same thing. Enjoy the trip can’t wait to see the footage. Ride safe

[@DanielEnochs]

Oh wow !! Good luck 👍

[@marvelharris9540]

wow.... didnt expect to see you riding this after your past issues with the brand/ dude. Good for you, looks like a blast!

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

Whoa you’ve been here a while to know that! Meh we grow we change we learn… plus I forgot about that dude 🤪

[@renniesmith8073]

A windshield with a recurve will get rid of the buffeting. Highway pigs and a backrest help with comfort. Looking forward to your opinion of the Harley after your trip.

[@FullTankAdventures]

Your stop and start looked great! Excited to follow your trip!

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

Woohoo!! Thank you so much for the loan, Matt!!

[@billemond6695]

Wow... Have a great time Doodle. I'll be there with you (in spirit anyways). Post when you can...

[@kellanhills1972]

Wow. Have fun! My friend just returned from a trip like that. Just be careful with a big bike. Send videos of the places you go. Such a beautiful machine!

[@amasdaha9734]

I've been watching your content for years It's been great to see your motorcycle journey and how your riding has matured. I was going to make a ride recommendation as you are venturing into longer rides and I know how you love to carve some corners when you can - try the BMW R1250 RT! Fairly low seat height (lower than the GS, better on the road and winding weather, too), and lighter than all the road Harley's also. I see it as pretty ideal for your style of riding Doodle. The RS would be a bit of of a compromise on that idea and your current bike as well, but the electric adjusting windshield is where its at for the road! Hope you get a chance to try one. I hope your long rides go well! Be safe, love watching your stuff!

[@BaggersandBrews]

Great to see you on a Bagger Doodle. They are built for laying down the miles, and are much more nimble than you might think when you first get on them.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

nice work handling that beast!!! well done! cool gaiter too!

[@beck4u2]

Wishing you safe travels!

[@clw2696]

I admire your confidence and critique of the machines.

[@AJMacDonaldJr]

Wow! Have fun! 😃

[@pipetime6060]

I'm excited to see this!

[@rocketrollsvlogs7625]

This is going to be a great trip!!!! Enjoy. I keep the calendar hanging at my desk.