Motorcycle Touring the Great American Southwest - Spring 2023

[@leviborger8543]

I'll try to keep this short Bill. I'm from Pennsylvania. I retired from the Postal Service in 2007. The wife of a friend of mine said, " If you're going to take a motorcycle trip you have to go to Banff." I said, "Banff. Where's that?" She replied that it was in Alberta Province in Canada and that her Mother was a world traveler and that Banff was one of her favorite places of all the places she had been. I had my plans to get to the West coast on my solo ride and took her up on her suggestion. I left on my journey August 7th, 2012 at 6:38 a.m. and came home September 11th. I was gone for 35 days. I tented for 28 of those days and I put on 10,060 miles. It's WAY TOO MUCH to go into all the details, BUT yes, indeed that was an epic trip. And yes, the highway was route 93 which was really a great highway that provided the entire distance with a marvelous view. I went up to Jasper. On the way to Jasper it was fabulous to see Lake Louise, Lake Merriman. And especially the National Park of WATERTON on the way back out of Canada. And what was so glorious was that Waterton's sister Park is Glacier National Park right next door or should I say adjacent to Waterton. It is ALL SO BEAUTIFUL TO BEHOLD. There is soooooo much to share. But I'll stop here. All I can say is, enjoy each and every day whether on your bike or not. God Bless.

[@billschreiber]

Thank you @leviborger8543 ! I've got my plan pulled together and do have route 93 on it. Right now the plan is around 6,500 miles with 16 days of riding. There is just so much to see and do, it is hard to decide what to leave out. Along with the Canada ride, I have some US things such as lolo pass, Million dollar highway, Highway to the sky, beartooth pass and sea to the sky I also have included. The hard thing is to decide what to leave out...lol. I do greatly appreciate your suggestions! I will most definitely enjoy each day. Thanks so much for the ideas. I'll eventually have a video on the ride. Hopefully you'll be able to watch it and can relive some of the sights you encountered on your ride! God bless!

[@larrystump2876]

Fantastic!!! Thank You for this Beautiful Video, I hope to make out that way sometime in the near future. Have watched many videos from other KZbinrs, but yours was the best by far. Thanks again. GOD Bless & always, Be Safe.

[@billschreiber]

@@larrystump2876 Thanks so much Larry for the nice comment! Appreciate you watching! May God bless you too. Ride safe my friend!

[@DeBa1226]

If this doesn’t inspire people to get off the couch and take a ride to enjoy this epic God-given landscape we’re blessed to have, I don’t what else would! Stumbled across this video, love the balance in narration, to all the riding, and choice of music, could not have been done better! And the community, the locals you meet along the way, the genuine, wholesome conversations enjoyed, it just doesn’t get any better than that. I read where Canada is on your calendar. Sub with Dry Rock Studio (Robert). He’s a good Ol Canada guy, has an incredible channel with content he’s ridden all over our Country, and would be an outstanding resource for local knowledge riding all over Canada too. Tell him I sent you; he’s one of thee very best. He’d probably enjoy catching up and riding some with you. Thanks for such great content you’ve provided us, brother.

[@billschreiber]

Wow, don't really know how to respond but THANK YOU! Sounds like you got out of my video what I try to do, bring others into the ride to enjoy it with me. I'm blessed to ride with such a great group of friends! I agree with all you said! What a great country to ride. Yes, heading to Canada this June. I'll definitely look up the Dry Rock Studio and check it out. Best to you brother and ride safe!

[@rtilley6479]

Bill, my husband and I really enjoyed this video. We commended you for thanking God for your safety on the trip. Blessings to you and family and the friends you enjoyed see the creations God put in front of us.

[@billschreiber]

@rtilley6479 Yes, God is great and he was definitely with us on this trip watching over us. I appreciate you watching and the nice comment. Several of us plan to travel to Canada this summer, and I do plan to video that trip too (the Lord willing), so keep an eye out for it. You have a great week!

[@eggheadrocks8224]

Thank you for this trip. With everything going on in this country, it was very nice to watch this video and be reminded that there is still so much beauty to be seen and enjoyed. You all rock, and thank you for allowing us to come along and enjoy through your eyes.

[@billschreiber]

@eggheadrocks8224 Thank you for watching and the nice comments. Yes, lots of bad things going on in this country and the world, unfortunately. It is nice to get a chance to forget it all, and ride to some nice places with friends. You take care!

[@NameName-ez4bb]

Awesome trip, thank you for sharing.

[@billschreiber]

@NameName-ez4bb sure thing, thank you for watching and the comment!

[@iceberg9248]

This is a motorcycle epic. This video should have millions of views

[@billschreiber]

@iceberg9248. Appreciate it! Thanks for watching and the awesome sentiment. I’m going to Canada this summer and hope to have another video on that trip. Hope it comes out as good.

[@iceberg9248]

@@billschreiber I would like to start doing iron butts and cross country rides. My biggest fear is Deer and wildlife wandering out in front of me. How do all of you deal with this? Especially at dawn and dusk.

[@billschreiber]

@@iceberg9248 Good morning. That's a good question, and definitely something to take into consideration. We normally don't do anything special about it. I guess the only thing I can say we do, which may help some, is we try not to travel after dark when they are more prevalent. We have been fortunate, that none of us have hit a deer, but we have seen them often. I guess we just hope for the best and keep alert. I do know they have these cheap plastic "whistles" that you can attach to cars, which deer supposedly can hear and run away. I have never placed them on my bike, but have them on my car, and I've never hit a deer in my car (lots of deer in Tennessee). That may be something worth considering. Best of luck and stay safe out there!

[@jeffjohnson937]

Good job on the video. Can't wait to get out west for some riding.

[@billschreiber]

@jeffjohnson937 Thanks Jeff! Yes, I'm sure you'll have fun, but no WAY it'll be as good as this trip was......lol. Wish I could go with you guys, but still recouping from this one. You guys be safe and have loads of fun!

[@josephdoyle5702]

That was awesome! Well done sir!👍😎

[@billschreiber]

@josephdoyle5702 Thank you Joseph for the nice comments. Glad you enjoyed! You ride safe out there!

[@TexasReal1960]

Money cant buy the companionship and friendship gained by a good ride

[@billschreiber]

Wow, that’s pretty profound! Nicely said and agree 100%! Thanks for watching!

[@rockbay79]

What a wonderful motorcycle trip!!!

[@billschreiber]

It was one of my favorites. Thanks for the comment and watching! You ride safe.

[@mwbolick]

I'm loving this. Would love to do this trip. Great job!

[@billschreiber]

@mwbolick Thank you, it was an awesome trip. We packed a lot into those days. I'd recommend this ride if you can swing it. Appreciate the kind words and comments. You ride safe!

[@120watts]

Awesome video! I enjoy these touring videos and this is one of best I've seen so far. Thanks for sharing!

[@billschreiber]

@120watts Wow, thank you so much. So glad you enjoyed. Ride safe!

[@letitrest4662]

A great video, Bill. It reminds me of my trip, aboard my Yamaha FJR1300a, from Atlanta to Seattle, down the west coast, then home through the desert southwest. I didn't make all the stops you folks did, seeing the landmarks and such, but the ride, especially through New Mexico was magical to me. It was 20 days, and 7835 miles. I camped and stayed in a hotel every third night. To be honest I think I was surprised at what a 56 year old man can do, with a strong spirit of adventure, a strong Faith in my creator, and an always optimistic outlook. Remembering going past Birmingham, Alabama, with less than 200 miles left to home plate, and thinking to myself, "My gosh, I'm not even tired. I think I could stay on the road full time after I retire." BTW, thinking now of getting a Lees-Ure Lite pop up tent camper /trailer to do just that. I hope to go back, and thanks to your video, see the many places and enjoy some of the same experiences that you did. BTW, if your group is looking for another great adventure, I encourage you to travel to Seattle, and definitely go through Montana. These are places you won't forget.... God Bless and keep you safe always, in your travels and the rest of your life...... Thanks, SO much for the adventure, Greg

[@billschreiber]

@letitrest4662 Hey Greg, thank you so much for the nice comments. So glad you enjoyed! Sounds like you ride a lot of miles like me. This summer I plan to ride 16 days into Canada for a 6,500 mile ride, and going through Montana and New Mexico. I plan to video it, so hopefully I'll have another video out sometime in August. I don't make any money from my videos, mainly do it for my friends and me, allowing us to relive the experience. I'll be able to show the folks at the retirement center what I used to do.......lol. I do feel blessed that I'm still able to ride at my age (late 60s), so doing it while I'm able, knowing it'll be no time at all before I cant do that kind of riding anymore. I might be able to extend my riding via a trike, which is not out of the question. You be safe out there my friend! God bless! Bill

[@denniswilhelm1316]

Really enjoyed, wife and I both. Have toured many of same areas. Victory Vision. Disabled now, but this lifted my spirits. God Bless

[@billschreiber]

@denniswilhelm1316 Thanks so much. So glad it lifted your spirits. It is such a great area, it was my first time. God Bless you and your wife!

[@joeshields8974]

Excellent video, Bill! That looked like an amazing trip. Can't wait to get out that way one of these years.

[@billschreiber]

@joeshields8974 Thanks Joe! It was a great trip. Whenever you want to go, give me a shout!

[@BluegrassRiders]

Well Done brother!! Looks like an amazing trip!

[@billschreiber]

Appreciate the kind words @bluegrassriders. Yes, great trip and will be hard to top it, but always willing to try! lol You ride safe!

[@Airflores322]

Bill, oh my gosh, you rode right past my house, on Day segment. Yukon I-40 on your way to El Reno, I could have stood at the fence or come down to Cattlemen's Steak House and greeted y'all. I love this video Sir, thank you so much! I've been to all the areas in video as I lived in Chandler for 8 years. Great video with all of you, big American hug to y'all :)

[@billschreiber]

Thanks so much Richard! Appreciate the nice comments! Next time we pass through that area, I’ll have to let you know. Yes, would have been nice to have met you at Cattleman’s. You ride safe my friend!

[@mjerse50]

❤️Ed you’re beautiful video Bill music 🎶 was my kind of choice places too you all fine too I ride BMW R1200RT live on Vancouver Island 🌴 rains a lot is beautiful will be back to Alberta Canada soon young at 73 +. Well done 👍🌴🍺🍷❤️🎶🌿🌎

[@billschreiber]

@mjerse50 I like that statement “young at 73+”. So much of aging is your mental mind set. You have a great attitude! Thank you for the nice comments on my video, so glad you enjoyed. You ride safe my friend! Oh, and get a Harley! lol (joking). If you ride, you’re a brother!❤️

[@jimweagant8920]

Awesome video thanks for sharing it

[@billschreiber]

You are welcome! Appreciate you watching and the kind words.

[@ViagenscomIsisLopeseEu]

Awsome Bro.... greetings from Brazil... Márcio Lopes

[@billschreiber]

@Cadadiaumanovadescoberta Thank you! Appreciate it.

[@ToddMills801]

Beautiful ride

[@billschreiber]

@ToddMills801 Thanks Todd! Yes, one of my favorites to date. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@MichaelJones-ir3cc]

Another awesome video Bill. I spent a "little" time down in the southwest with my brief 25 year career with the U.S. Border Patrol. Spent some time at the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, NM, as an instructor and a couple of tours in El Paso. I have never been to Monument Valley, but it is on my "bucket list" of places to ride to. After watching your videos, I can't wait for my upcoming motorcycle trips this summer. Cheers!

[@billschreiber]

Thanks Michael! It was a first for me to be at the border. Kind of an eye opening experience. Not sure how you feel about the whole border thing (not trying to be political here), but we (US) sure need to get that under control in my opinion. Thank you for your service, as I’m sure it was a risky job at times. Thanks for working to help protect this great country of ours! The Monument Valley ride and scenery was so awesome, you’ll love it and I sure hope you get to go there. Yes, winter took too long! Lol. Starting to get some rides in finally. Thanks for the support and comments! You ride safe my friend!

[@MichaelJones-ir3cc]

@@billschreiber I Joined the Border Patrol way back in 1995 and moved from my home state of Mississippi to San Diego, CA. I transferred up to Washington state after 9/11 and retired here a few years ago. The border back then was every bit as bad as it is right now, but not politically. We were actually allowed to enforce the law back then. And yes, the border needs to be under control. A nation without secure borders, is not a secure nation. Ask the Roman Empire how that worked out for them 😁 Thanks again Bill! I look forward to checking out all of your videos! Paint side up...Rubber side down my friend!

[@richardgrove3073]

Another great video awesome can't wait to get my bike out of the shop since I wrecked it and go for rides you inspire me to get back on and go more long distance wish I had friends like yours that will take the distance rides but long as I have you on the videos it's like I'm there take care Ride safe Richard

[@billschreiber]

@richardgrove3073 Thank you Richard, appreciate it! Hope you're okay from your wreck. I suggest you check out a local HOG Chapter (your HD dealership would know the closest one to your location). HOG Chapter members are usually "like minded" and you may find a good group of folks to ride with. Best to you!

[@SteveTheGasMan]

Looked like a great trip. Excellent editing very enjoyable

[@billschreiber]

@SteveThe Gas Man Appreciate the nice comments and glad you enjoyed. Yes, probably one of my favorite trips besides Sturgis. Ride safe!

[@rickmacfarlane8802]

Good job on the video looked like a great trip. That is the way I like to travel. You actually stop and see things and not worry about pounding on the miles in a day

[@billschreiber]

Agree @rickmacfarlane8802! It is a great way to see the sights!

[@patmurphy6818]

Nice Video Bill. The Southwest has some great riding.

[@billschreiber]

Thank you! Yes, one of my favorite rides and such a beautiful place. Thanks so much for watching. You ride safe!

[@torgy3]

Always wanted to fly into Gouldings.

[@billschreiber]

It's a beautiful area, and the Gouldings accomodations were very nice.

[@that_ride_was_epic2931]

Awesome trip! Thanks for taking us along with you! Going to Vegas in May to ride Zion, Grand Canyon, Sedona & Seligman…if it’s going to be just half as much fun as you had, would be fantastic 🙌🏼😎 Ride safe ya‘ll!

[@billschreiber]

@that_ride_was_epic2931 thanks! Appreciate your kind words! Your ride sounds awesome, you are going to some places I haven't been to. Hope you have a safe ride and the road gremlins stay away! Ride Safe! The group of folks you ride with can make a ride awesome! I'm fortunate and humbled to ride with such a group.

[@ericdunlap1924]

Awesome video!! Looks like it was an awesome ride. I would love to get friends together and do this. Keep the wind in your face and the rubber on the road. Ride safe.

[@billschreiber]

@ericdunlap1924 Thank you, appreciate the comments! I enjoy making them. I'm fortunate to have such a great group of friends that I ride with. You ride safe too!

[@ffblack1]

If you get south we are in N GA and you're always welcome to ride with us.

[@billschreiber]

Thanks @ffblack1 ! Appreciate the invite, and will make note of that. Not in GA often, but will let you know should I be traveling there, and maybe we could do lunch, or a ride! Be safe out there! 👍

[@andrewilkins9248]

Very cool video! Thanks for sharing.

[@billschreiber]

Thank you @andrewilkins9248! Appreciate you watching and the nice comments!

[@harleyriderny69]

Your videos are outstanding! My new favorite channel. Great edits and narration. Hope you don't change a thing.👍😎 regards from Long Island New York

[@billschreiber]

@harleyriderny69 that's awesome! Appreciate that! Hey, by the way, I used to live in Massapequa Long Island, graduated in 1976 and went to Plainedge High School. I know it's a big place but wouldn't that be funny if we knew some of the same places. Where did you live on Long Island? I haven't been back there since the early 80's, but have fond memories of Jones Beach & Montague (sp?) point. Thanks for watching and you ride safe out there!

[@harleyriderny69]

@billschreiber That's awesome! I live on the east end near Westhampton. I'm sure we know alot of the same places...I was just at All American Burger in Massapequa..I'm sure you remember that place..

[@billschreiber]

@@harleyriderny69 I vaguely remember the All American Burger. I remember two food places the most: Musicaroes (Italian Food), and Carvel (Ice Cream). Mainly went to food places with my parents (I was young then). Like you said, I'm sure we have been to a lot of the same places. Small world!

[@SheriffGuyBuck]

Great video Bill, thanks for sharing, we keep missing y’all on our trips, we did this one last year. Nothing better than traveling with friends.

[@billschreiber]

@guyrides Thanks Guy! Appreciate it. Glad to share. Agreed, traveling alone in fine/good at times, but nothing can beat traveling with good friends! Maybe one of these days we can ride together.

[@johnmerritt6670]

Hey Bill, watched your video this morning. It looked like an amazing trip. The Moki Dugway seemed pretty sketchy on those big road bikes!

[@billschreiber]

@johnmerritt6670 Thanks for watching John and yes, it was a great trip. And you’re right about Moki Dugway being sketchy on the big street bikes. I would have enjoyed it more on your KTM!👍🏻😀

[@jerryt8116]

Like the music on this video. Where can you get it?

[@billschreiber]

@jerryt8116 Thanks Jerry. I use Epidemicsound. They do have some good choices in music.

[@jerryt8116]

Thanks! I like the video to. Great video out west. I never rode through there. Good it see it the way you all did.

[@billschreiber]

@@jerryt8116 thanks Jerry! Yes, great area to ride, one of my favorite. If you ever get a chance to do it, you won’t be disappointed. You ride safely!

[@scottschiller1153]

Awesome trip video 😊

[@billschreiber]

@scottschiller1153 thank you, appreciate the nice comment and for watching!

[@Worst_YT_Channel_Ever]

Somebody wears a Shoei RF-1200... nice helmet boss...

[@billschreiber]

Thank you! That’d be mine. It’ll be time to get a new one soon, since that one is about 5 years old. It has served me well, and yes, a great helmet! Will most likely get another Shoei. Thanks for watching!

[@southozmoto]

New Subscriber . Glad i found your channel. Well put together videos. Pleasant to watch. Well done👍

[@billschreiber]

@SouthOzShadowRider Appreciate the nice comments & thanks for watching/subscribing. You be safe riding out there in Australia! Beautiful area.

[@PCDoctorUSA]

New subscriber. Enjoying your videos as I hope to start motorcycle touring once I return to the contiguous 48. I was looking for the credits on the song I first heard @6:51, and finally figured out it was "Homesick" by Loving Caliber featuring Mia Niles.

[@billschreiber]

@PCDoctorUSA appreciate the kind comments on my videos! Once you get back to US and start riding, feel free to give me a shout if you have any questions or need suggestions on where to ride, would be glad to try and help.

[@craigstanleyk1600]

Look to do a ride like this in Aug or September. From Rhode Island to South West

[@billschreiber]

Nice!! You’ll love it I’m sure! Pray you have a safe journey and see all you want to.

[@stevemanner7452]

I'm kind of amazed you were driving those bikes so long on dirt roads. Aren't some of those bikes belt drive? Were you worried that some rocks would kick up in to the belt drive?

[@billschreiber]

@stevemanner7452 You are right, most were Harley’s with belt drives. We had two BMW’s with us and not sure what they had. I really didn’t think about that to be honest…lol. I guess we were lucky that we didn’t get a rock in our belts/sprockets. That would not have been fun. But, I wouldn’t change a thing if we had a chance to do it again. Well worth the risk in my opinion. Thanks for commenting. You be safe out there!

[@partsguy7777]

Nice video. However, the background music was to loud compared to the narration. I keep having to adjust the volume.

[@billschreiber]

Thank you. I appreciate the feedback. I’ll have to see what I can do to make that better.

[@rickmacfarlane8802]

What trips do you have planned for 2024?

[@billschreiber]

The only one I know for sure is a Canadian trip I plan to take next summer. There'll be other ones throughout the year, but none firmed up as of yet.

[@rickmacfarlane8802]

Well I live in Eastern Ontario if you have any questions of areas let me know if I can help.

[@billschreiber]

My plan is to travel to Vancouver, then ride East to about midway, then back to the states. I'm just now plotting it out. I want to stay within a two week time frame for the entire trip. That's what I'm hoping for anyway. Rick, do you know of or recommend any "must see destinations" in the Western to middle part of Canada? Appreciate it!@@rickmacfarlane8802

[@twinstickwizard3941]

@@billschreiberI live on Vancouver island. When you leave Vancouver take hwy 3 to Princeton, Midway and on to Castlegar. Then head north through Nelson, Kaslo to Revelstoke. There are hot springs south of Kaslo and at Nakusp. From Revelstoke take hwy 1 to Banff and Calgary. East of Calgary is Cypress Hills national park. If time permits go north on 97 from Banff to the Columbia Icefields. That will give a pretty good taste of western Canada for sure. Done all these rides many times and it never gets old.

[@billschreiber]

@@twinstickwizard3941 great, I’ll check it out later this morning. Thanks for the response and suggestions!

[@MrBosna72]

Great video and amazing trip. I also plan to ride across NM/AZ next time. On our last trip we also made the Moki Dugway, but left out the Valley of Gods. We should have done that, too! Our trip is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l32ZkoCVqpl6gZIsi=ccnir48rLlb6ioCm

[@billschreiber]

@MrBosna72 thanks for the nice comments. Appreciate you watching it. After I send you this reply, I'm heading to your channel to watch some of your stuff. Ride safe out there!

[@RobL325]

Shame on you ALL ! As the son of a disabled vet & mother fighting cancer, was saddened to see your motorcycles sectioned off by caution tape over multiple handicap parking spaces at the hotel. You should be embarrassed.

[@billschreiber]

@RobL325 ...Not sorry nor embarrassed. You know, there are sometimes extenuating circumstances that are not always apparent. In this case, the hotel made that decision and it was not up to us, nor did we ask them to do that. The hotel MADE us move from where we were originally parked, to that location, and the hotel put up the caution tape. I am sorry about your dad's disability and your mother's illness. Thanks to your father for his service to this great country, and I pray your mother beats the cancer....Prayers!

[@MichaelJones-ir3cc]

Maybe next time instead of hurling shame and accusations...Just ask Bill about the parking situation. Circumstances are not always as they initially appear to be.

[@billschreiber]

Thank you Michael!

[@hauntedmoodylady]

Great video, another vicarious ride for me. I've traveled out West a few times from Kentucky, the farthest I've got is Yellowstone. The obstacle is the long trek from here to there, it's not possible to have the MC, and I beamed there Star Trek method. However, on the East coast the ritzy 'snowbirds' have the convenience of simply taking their MC, or car to an Amtrac auto train loading station, and Amtrac will load up your vehicle, or MC on a train car designed for vehicles, and transport you in a passenger car, followed by your vehicle in the same train for your destination in Florida. Most of the Amtrac routes operate at a lose financially, it's another 'government service' provided at tax payers expense, both you the passenger, and the tax payer is paying the fare. This auto service exists primarily because the 'snow birds' have the political clout to make it available. I wish so much the same service was provide on Western routs..

[@billschreiber]

@hauntedmoodylady. Thank you for the kind words and watching! Yes, it is a long journey for those of us living where we do. I agree, it would be nice to have such an Amtrac service you mention. I did not know anything about that and find it interesting. Agreed, should not be a taxpayer burden. Although if it was offered from TN, I'd be on it......lol. Hope you get a chance to travel some more. Regards, Bill.

[@mickschreiber1995]

Great video Bill, amazing journey and scenery. It's all about the journey not the destination.

[@billschreiber]

@mickschreiber1995 Thank you! You said it, it is the journey that makes it fun! RIde safe brother!