Motorcycle Travel Top 5 Lessons Learned the Hard Way

[@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield]

This was fun. Thank you. My lesson was don't pass up gas stations when the odometer goes out. I was trying to make a destination that I knew I could make based on previous mpg calculations. Then the odometer went out about 20 miles in but I wasn't worried because I was certain I could make it to the preplanned gas station so I passed up a couple of stations. Later that day I realized I was riding faster than normal to save time, and there was a big headwind. When the low fuel light came on Mr Man didn't worry because he knew he would be into the low fuel light. Later, when some road signs went by something didn't seem right so I stopped and did some more of those brilliant calculations. Those calculations were spot on. I was 41 miles from the gas station I was planning to stop at, and 46 miles from the station behind me, with about 20 miles of gas in the tank. Yeah, those calculations were right on. I was fortunate to have two vital things that I needed. 1, AAA Card. 2, Cell Reception. You can always count on AAA. You can't always count on cell reception or your fellow man. Not one person stopped seeing a motorcycle on the side of the road with a guy sitting down in the shade of his bike in western Texas with temps around 100 degrees. I did have plenty of food and water. I was so stupid and so lucky that day. Today I am one lesson smarter.

[@vincentkeith5259]

If you're traveling Solo - get one of the GPS/Satellite Communicators like the SPOT or InReach - You can keep friends/family up to date and let them know you're OK, as well as ask them for nonlife threatening emergency help and most importantly - you can get EMS response anywhere - even if it takes a helicopter.

[@robsadler5605]

150-200 miles (240-320 km) a day. This is the true honest answer for "how many miles should you ride in a day?" in order to enjoy your trip. On forums and such the threads get out of hand with 600 (965 km) or more mile iron butt rides. Adventure rides are much more satisfying than marathon iron butt rides.

[@kylearane]

150-200 miles a day is the true honest answer for your trip, but not mine. It's subjective and depends on the rider. Personally, I like going there, but I don't like being there. That's why I enjoy 1000+ mile days.

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

@@kylearane That's just apart of the ride your own ride. ;)

[@nickcalnephone]

Spot on Rob and Amanda

[@opichocal]

I’m planning a weekend trip on my Burgman from Dallas to San Diego and back in 48 hrs. Yeah it’s insane but I like to push myself and I don’t have the time to do week long trips.

[@wernervivier1002]

Tim and Amanda I really enjoyed the "Behind the scenes" part. Beautiful, contagious humour and lovely energy. Well done deciding to add that part to the video

[@jameswitt605]

On my big trip around Australia in 2002 at about my halfway point in Queensland, I sent my tent and lots of camping crap home. I was so sick of setting it up and taking it down I decided it was cheap hotels, YHA's, on site vans, or motels from then on. When I got about 3/4 away around and in my own home state (Western Australia is 5 times bigger than Texas) but still many days from home, I twice ended up in places where no hard accommodation was available and I had to improvise with my ground sheet and sleeping bag. I always carry a cash/credit card in my wallet, but hide another credit card plus some cash, just in case. I usually managed to end my riding days by about 3:30 to 4:00 pm. but I always got going by 6:30 am. I documented by trip with Photos and I also had a dictaphone that i would talk into at the end of every day about that days events. I intended to write a book, and actually got a couple of chapters written when real life interfered and I had to go and do real work for a living again.

[@motexan129]

Great advice on taking a picture of yourself. Something my grandmother told me 30+ years ago. A picture of a beautiful landscape won't be as impressive as what you are seeing and later on, it will mean more if you or some friends, or you and some friends are in the picture too. Love it.

[@mikep.541]

I carry a 5x7 tarp and two bungees. They are on the top of my bag. If a big storm rolls in, and no shelter, I pull over, throw the tarp over the bike, and attach to my wheels. I then crawl up under the tarp and sit on the bike. I can wait out the storm and take a nap.

[@1031Six]

Wow, good one!!

[@myjudge45410]

I was thinking that I could maybe use a bike cover in the same way as a tarp. Haven't tried it yet.

[@ToddBryantsr]

The outros are hilarious. Great to see so much fun between you two! One thing I learned the hard way is that "the ground isn't always pavement" and when you are stuck somewhere for a while and the ground is wet, you bike can and will tip over.

[@baltsosser]

My typical day is 200 before lunch, and 300 after. that means if I leave at 9 in the morning, I'll be stopping by about 12, and after an hour leisurely lunch, I'll be stopping at about 5 for the night. That pace leaves plenty of wander around time during the day allowing you to stop before dark.

[@dougfrazelle-OldManRiding]

How awesome! My two favorite KZbinrs on the same video! Absolutely loved the “behind the scenes” montage.

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

Aw!! Thank you Doug!!

[@dennisgreene9905]

Tim, I have been following you on my TV for a long time. I am 73 and new to adventure riding thankyou for the lesson I have leared

[@raginredneck93]

Kind of a fine line between riding one's own ride and not leaving anyone behind. I've always adhered to the rule that if we leave together, we arrive together, but I definitely see where you're coming from. Long ago after a few rides with either yahoos that wanted to be going 20 MPH over the speed limit, dragging pegs on every turn, and never passing a bar without stopping to get one step closer to a DUI and/or the lollygaggers that have to stop and take pictures of every flower and can't seem to find high gear I learned to be picky as hell about who I will and won't ride with so it doesn't become an issue. I would much rather slow down for someone less experienced than try to keep up with idiots. Key difference is I WILL slow down for someone less experienced, I WON'T try to keep up with idiots. At my age I have nothing to prove, chances are I was far more crazy than them back in my younger days, LOL. On our Yellowstone ride last year it was my gf's first real ride other than a few short practice trips so we put her in the middle, I took point and my buddy and his wife stayed behind her. At one point she mentioned to me that while riding through some rain that we encountered she felt I was going a little faster than she was comfortable and you would've thought someone had made an offensive political comment the way my buddy and I both lit up, LOL. We explained to her in no uncertain terms that when she's on the bike SHE is the captain of her own ship, and under NO circumstances is she to ride beyond what she feels comfortable with. We reassured her that neither of us would leave her behind under ANY circumstances, and pretty much as you say, she needed to ride her own ride and we would match our speed to what she was comfortable with, being as she was the least experienced. One finds that road rash is an extremely intimate personal experience. Your buddies may come back for you, help you pick up your bike, and express sympathy, but it's YOUR hide that's smeared across the pavement. Every rider needs to remember that any time they feel they're being pushed to ride beyond their comfort zone.

[@easybutton333333]

THANKS your videos have inspired many thoughts. I am putting them all here mostly for my benefit. If the beak blows off of your Shurberth helmet go back and find it they cost $75 to replace. It is impossible to emphasize that one must "ride their own ride" thanks for the reminder. Don't run over the tow strap when being towed!! Never tell yourself - "There is no way that would blow off" or "That should hold it" if the item is not in a secured container that is repeatedly secured to the bike it will blow or shake off at some point in time. To avoid losing stuff I always have a place for everything and have everything in its place. I have a decent (not complete but at least a list) list on the inside lid of each pannier. Always replace the oil cap after adding oil - when you do not it is a big mess. Check tire pressures - I recently added a tire pressure monitor to my KLR. I am constantly learning to be mindful, deliberate and intentional when getting off the bike for any reason, when setting up camp and taking down camp. When I think of something that needs to be done I must do it at that moment or at least one half of the time I will forget. Don't trip over your tent rope stays - impossible but try. Thanks Tim and Amanda

[@stevenhs8821]

Why do guys do that to other guys? When I was a beginning skier at 35yo, the friends I was with took me on a double black diamond trail. They kept telling me "no problem, you can do it." This was maybe my 4th time skiing. I didn't even know how ski runs were rated. One of the scariest experiences of my life. I felt very lucky that I made it down without serious bodily harm.

[@OldGuyonaBike]

That was fun. Totally agree on finding a place to stay well before dark and taking some time to smell some of the roses. Back up all your video... and then back up the back-up external drive. If you think you have hit the worst weather ever, you're wrong, there will be another day that will make this one look good. Ride safe... "Ride Your Own Ride" has been my mantra for years. Eat and HYDRATE!

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

We used up an entire Saturday a few months back just watching all of Amandas videos. Shes a good creator! I agree with the document everything tip. So many times Lady Devil and I have said to ourselves "What was that place called where we had that amazing meal?!" And neither of us can remember at all! So now we take pictures of every restaurant where we stop :)

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

Also we've been wanting to move to AZ but we have to deal with that wind where we are and Im not sure I want to move somewhere this windy again lol

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

Awww!! BlacktopDevil thank you so much!! I STILL forget to take pictures of every restaurant I eat at, and I have to use Google to retrack my steps to figure it out XD

[@MrBeracah]

Excellent content. I was leading a group and they disappeared from my mirrors so I stopped waited and decided to go and look for them in case they broke down or came off.Tried to rush a u turn, fell off and hurt myself. They appeared later and excuse was they stopped to take a call on their mobile. Ride your own ride, best advice ever. Thks

[@NickMasseyRideon]

3:19 that is the biggest lesson to learn, riding your own ride. Having taken advanced riding lessons it was the first thing we learn.

[@leolouro11]

What a learned on the hard way? NEVER get too adventurous offroad on solo trips!! If something happens, you don't have anyone to help you.

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

I think I learned that one the hard way as well XD I rode 40 miles out of the woods with a broken wrist. That's why I have an InReach now lmao

[@garyfrankel2853]

I almost learned the hard way to pay closer attention to fuel. I was riding on 80 just over the Wyoming border looking for shelter from a super cell about to drop on top of the road and was more focused on finding shelter than how much gas I had in the tank. Once the storm passed I was back heading west on 80 and realized how low my fuel was. Wouldn't you know that the next 3 exits had "No Services" signs and I was considerably past my normal range. I was getting panicky. I finally found a gas station and pulled in on fumes! This summer I am venturing out on a 10k 2-corner ride out west and into Canada. Will make sure I pay close attention to fuel stops. Tim, I really enjoy your videos and thanks for all the great video and usual positive reporting from the road. I plan to document as much of my trip this summer and who knows, maybe I'll post some of my adventure when I return.

[@420BLUNTLEY]

Well, that didn’t turn out now did it...

[@lesliethiessen4760]

I had a similar experience on I 70 West of Grand Junction Colorado. I had 50 miles on my tank and knew I could go another 100. Only problem being, I was going over 70 on the interstate. Went past the no services for 100 miles sign, After the last services! 🥴 Slowed it down to about 45 mph and cruised into the Salina Utah service station with fuel to spare, Thankfully! 🙃 Made a mental note, don't do That again! LOL

[@jennythorpe777]

Great to see two of my favourite travel vloggers together in one video--looked like you had some fun! All good points, totally agree!

[@johnconway_77]

pictures of yourself and your friends/family is the best advice in this. just do it. nobody is going to care about the rocks or sunsets, especially you and your family 10,20, 50 years later. put yourself in your story!

[@ianboelts]

"don't be afraid to take selfies" haha that one sounds weird but honestly so true! I get that feeling sometimes like "I don't want people to see me taking pictures of myself" and realizing that it doesn't matter at all is nice and refreshing.

[@gabrielkopp2036]

One I learned the hard way was make sure your tire gage is accurate.. over inflated tire are no Bueno..especially on gravel

[@wilbenz5294]

What I learned the hard way. DON'T CHEAP OUT ON RAIN GEAR. Hurricane Fred dumped on me last year in upstate NY in the Adirondacks(perfectly paved roads please go ride it's amazing) and I was soaked most of the trip. Worth it! But sucked in the moment.

[@krobarrides9028]

Lesson learned, Do not trust AAA or HOG to come rescue you. Call the local dealer, $75-$100 to be picked by the dealer may save you hours on the side of the highway and a forced night in a Hotel. A flat in Charlotte NC cost me this very thing. HOG was to busy and AAA took hours. It would have cost me 75 for a pick up from Charlotte HD and a quick fix. Instead it cost me a day off my trip and a $200.00 hotel room

[@krobarrides9028]

yea learned that in Charlotte

[@MeliusinZice]

Love your channel! You give very useful tips for new riders, and you are not ashamed to admit your own mistakes. And an extra bonus is unlike the hype and clickbait editing, you remain so humble and down to earth. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@carlpop2324]

Great tips, and the behind-the-scenes material is even better. The finished product is so polished, it is fun to see what usually gets left behind.

[@nikostsamis6562]

Always carry gear for all possible weather conditions....13 years ago I travelled to middle east. I left Greece with beautiful spring weather and I have left behind the winter jacket. On return I found myself riding against a freezing north wind. I almost got hypothermia and when I got back I was sleeping with wool blanket for the whole summer....So I learned it the hard way....Gear for all possible weather conditions, always!!!

[@carlpop2324]

I have seen dozens of your videos, Tim, and this is the first one I remember that added a section of outtakes. Cool! This section provides insight into all the work involved in filming a video. You filmmakers must be able to tell war stories for hours. You and Amanda looked like you had fun that day. It was fun to watch. Stay safe!

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks Carl! I'll try to add more outtakes.

[@harleymahler2556]

Enjoyed your right on video. Years back we set up camp in the dark after stretching the day out longer than we should have! Great site next to beautiful rock formation. Level and protected from weather. Perfect!! A mother raccoon and her 5 youngsters also thought it was perfect, as they had a den on the opposite side of rocks. They enjoyed scaring the crap out of us when they climbed all over our tent in the middle of the night. Their romp and playing was our sleepless night!! Ha Laughed about it over morning coffee. Just glad it wasn’t bears! Lesson learned- set up camp in daylight, and know your ‘neighbors’! Peace brother!

[@mzuribikes2499]

I think you missed the main title. Forty times takes. Wonderful to see the professionals struggle too. I don't feel alone. Top tip. Carry two plastic refuse size bags. Can be an emergency rain suit or just a matter of leaving your footprints & thanks in a wildcamp situation.

[@fortheloveofknobs]

Have a plan but be flexible. Talk to locals along the way. Some of the best parts of my adventures were ones that were completely unplanned, unscripted, and/or tips from a local.

[@stevenhs8821]

Yes, always talk to locals and know your limitations in abiilities and knowledge. Don't know if you recall the story of the Korean-American tech guy, his wife and kid who lost their way in a snowstorm in Oregon. He died going for help. Wife and kid lived after being rescued. If they had mentioned their travel plans to even the waitress in Roseburg where they ate dinner, I'm sure she would have advised against it. I always take the effort to stop by the local park ranger station and ask about local conditions. Many times, "that road is washed out," "still impassible with snow in late June." etc. Remember the Donner party. When they got a break in the weather, they decided to go on. Little did they know that that break in the weather was their opportunity to retreat to lower elevation.

[@philc9305]

Stopped in a small town in Utah where we chatted with a local who showed us some unmapped cliff dwellings near by.

[@robing4712]

It is such a treat to see you two collaborate on this video! Love the outtakes! Excellent content. I’ve learned each of your lessons the hard way myself. First lesson came from carrying too much of the wrong stuff. Getting good technical gear has been a game and so worth the investment. A few great pieces here and there to spread the cost out. Beware mountain passes in May. It can be warm and sunny everywhere else and suddenly you find yourself pushing through a snowstorm. Look out for deer, especially at dusk and later. Wear safety gear and learn how to tuck and roll in case you meet a fine furry friend. Live and love the adventure and travel safe!

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

Yay!! Thanks so much Robin!!

[@OnTheHonda]

So true. And Amanda your points were especially spot on!

[@QCHockeyFan]

An older video, but so much fun. I watched Amanda blow out her clutch on her ride, so it was fun to watch this again years later. I loved that half of the video was outtakes. Best to you and Amanda.

[@eddcurry1245]

Bonus tip: carry a real map of the area you are in. Technology can fail you.

[@CDLNEPA]

Definitely

[@krobarrides9028]

Yeap. Went to ride the Dragon as a complete novice rider. Got lost in the Smokey mountains with no map and no cell service

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

YES! I lived off my bike for 2 1/2 months and only used paper maps the whole time. It was pretty awesome to explore small towns without really knowing where I was going, it made me talk to more people to ask for directions and I met some awesome people that way.

[@baltsosser]

I've been on deployment and seen atmospheric conditions that rendered a fully functional, and powered GPS unit fail. Sand doesn't allow for GPS signal to be received so a sandstorm in the desert can stop you cold if you are only carrying tech, and not paper. You have to be knowledgeable in terrain association and terrain appreciation. Having a good sense of direction helps too. I have a friend that even with GPS can't navigate, so I offer him that service when we ride together.

[@Titan500J]

Paper Maps expand and exercise your mind. Google maps doesn't. Paper maps load the data into your brain rather than Google vast data base. Just my opinion. Best T500J

[@johnward3490]

Hi Tim one I’ve learned from every bike I’ve owed ! Leave it in gear when on side stand ! Especially on a tiger. Cheers mate 👍

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

Ooof also learned this one the hard way on my Tiger!

[@pinkbubblebath]

Lesson #5: Finding a spot late in the day… I learned this the hard way and paid handsomely for it. I give myself 2 hours before the sunset to begin looking for a campsite. This is a separate adventure for me, I get to spend at least one hour going into local backroads and weird trails.

[@jbharr]

The behind the bloopers roll stuff was awesome. Gives me a sense of confidence to try it again. Keep making cool and informative videos! Thanks!

[@felizhome5913]

Tip #5: sth like 20y ago middle of Romania we had to sleep on the field with wheat. Suddenly 3 cars with high beems appeared from complete dark and started shooting. Obviously they thought we were robbers... Yes, it's good to find place to sleep before darkness😁👍

[@jayweinberg9799]

I was in Cape May last week on the way to Miami through Myrtle Beach and I slept overnight in Cape May and took the ferry in the morning and when I packs up my bike in the morning I figured since I'm only a mile away from the ferry I'll just tighten everything up on the ferry and when I got to the ferry I leaned over to the right to pick up a dollar that I dropped by the toll booth and slowly but surely my bike's went down, the lesson I learnt was always tie down even if you're going a mile or two. Thank God it was just a scratch on the bottom of the muffler but there was definitely a lesson learned

[@paulmerrick4097]

Tim, so cool that you were able to have Amanda in your video! I really enjoyed the "Behind the Scenes" / out takes!

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

Yay! I'm stoked we could make something together while I was stuck in Phoenix! Thanks Paul!

[@legust6426]

Smiling cause I've been there and have done all these mistakes.

[@Raul.TravelSports]

She`s a cool lady. Take more pictures of yourself in the places you visit. They will mean something more to you later. Had me hitting the pause button.

[@bikeryder757]

Looks like you two had a ton of fun making the video. I hope you can do more videos in the future! My tip.... Bring winter gear if you're going to be in the mountains even in the middle of the summer!

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

It WAS a lot of fun! I'm crossing my fingers Tim can come through my neck of the woods next :D

[@nickbenfell4327]

My biggest lesson - check your headlights!!!!! Seems obvious but after just tootling around during the day I did not realise the headlights were not working until the night before the big event - TT200 ride in NZ. Check it out. Seems as though you had a lot of fun making this.

[@nickbenfell4327]

Whhops that is TT2000 in New Zealand’s South Island

[@howardburcham7110]

Well, I enjoyed this drinking my coffee this morning. Plenty of smiles and laughs! Thank You!!

[@graham6250]

You two are funny to watch together 😊

[@ivangillett4553]

Good advice keep helping people around the world about motorcycle adventure

[@vitalwaters]

Hi Tim and Amanda I loved the out-takes LOL. You never think about all the multiple takes to put a vlog together from this side of the screen. Thanks for the morning chuckle.

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

Hi Vital Waters!! Thanks so much :D glad we could add a bright spot to your morning lol

[@americandualsportrvifeadve3153]

Cool seeing you doing a video together. Enjoy watching both of your channels.

[@mustanggrandpubah]

I learned the hard way you have to stop riding pretty early in the day if you get sick on the road. I caught a cold right after I started a 2500 mile trip last summer. I stopped riding by 3pm on the days I was sick to give myself enough rest to recover and stay out of the cold mountain rain.

[@dennisyarbro1657]

Really nice Tuesday morning with a good cop of coffee and FTA. Nice addition of including Amanda. Adds a lot to have a different perspective and change up the audio. Please thank her for the personal touch. Good share. Liked all the lessons. The lesson that I have to keep learning is not to push too hard and take it more easy. Not sure I can stick to goal of less than 200 miles per day. But each to their own. Definitely agree to stop earlier in the day to get settled. Ant hills are something to watch for too. And good drainage. The only thing I might share is to stay in touch with the folks back home as much as possible. That lesson usually makes getting back home a little more pleasant! Nice outtakes too!

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

Thanks Dennis :D

[@dalethebelldiver7740]

Waiting till it’s dark to find a camp site is my most common mistake. It’s a bummer when it turns out to be a truck stop parking lot.

[@FTAAdventures]

I've done that too many times to count!

[@FTAAdventures]

I've done that too many times to count!

[@mikemitchell3889]

Tim, Great guest format with Amanda. Lesson learned the HARD way: If you're dating someone who hates bikes, just move on. The results of convincing her to take a ride with you won't make anyone involved happy. Again, just move on. There are a lot of tomatoes in the refrigerator, and the choice ones will want to ride with you! Thank-You, Mike

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

Yay! Thanks Mike!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@jdjeasy]

Hehe. Took me 7 years, this saturday we're picking up a f800r for her.

[@williamwhittom2973]

too many miles in a day. well i once left ky in the morning and was just outside oklahoma city 12 hours later. i also remember having to need help walking into my folks house.

[@snowgoose44]

Let's face it, I just don't camp. But in the early afternoon on a road trip, when I have a good idea how far/how long I will be going that day, I call ahead for a reservation, it keeps you from getting shut out by the softball tournament, etc. Pro Tip: Find your way to the Interstates, that's where the hotels are. Put the layers on before you leave. It sucks to get a mile away from your cozy room to stop and dig out that extra stuff. Get good riding gear up front. All weather, waterproof, armored. If I added up the costs of the 'gradually more expensive' stuff I bought learning this, I could have paid for KLIM gear a couple of times. Also, if you are wearing it, you don't have to store it. Saving weight: I saved a bunch by just not having camping gear, but I was happy to have it in Alaska, even if I didn't use it. Practically speaking, target the clothes you are carrying. More than 3 days, you've got too much. Again, from the hotel perspective: Pack your bike so that stuff you don't need in the room stays locked on the bike.

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

These are all excellent tips!! I have learned a few of these the hard way as well lol

[@randallrydes]

Dude, this video STARTS at 8:00 Great stuff!

[@richardhowe2370]

I found out my reserve on my gas tank didn't work. It was plugged. I check it out once a year now. I ride close to a gas station till I run out. Then switch it to reserve to see if it will start.

[@jackvoss175]

An old rule in camping is - when you get home, lay out every thing that you took with you into 3 piles. (1) Everything that you used more than once, or is critical gear (2) Every thing you used once (3) Everything else Discard all of pile #3, and half of pile #2 Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

[@MRMRS2wheeler]

Another great video Tim. I learned the hard way not to use your headlights to set up camp with the engine off. You can't push start your bike on dirt and gravel.

[@rhllnm]

Headlamps are great. If learned after almost knocking my teeth out.

[@MRMRS2wheeler]

@@rhllnm I agree. That's what we use now.

[@iangrimshaw1]

Good tips. Mine are; if you do any work on your bike, don't assume everything is okay before the long trip. Take an afternoon to just ride around your neighborhood (put some miles in) to check everything is good or needs fixing. Do basic servicing at home at least once with the tools you carry on the bike. If you can't do the job; replace the tool. Oh,(in response to your first tip) if you come to England or plan to tour Northern Europe then you sure as hell should NOT send you wet weather gear home if you get a few days sunny and dry. Absolutely hosing it down at the moment, aren't I lucky I'm an all-year-around biker?

[@stevenhs8821]

When I was very young and inexperienced, before a trip I adjusted my chain with the bike was on the center stand. You can guess what happened. After about 60 miles the engine overheated in very mild weather. It took me a while, but finally figured out that the chain was way too tight.

[@jasonmellor8069]

I’ve learned to carry a folding saw. After crossing over a small tree and almost sliding down the hillside. All alone .

[@Steve-ps2tw]

Good video Tim! Awesome having Amanda on too, she's awesome. The bloopers were a cool bonus too.

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

Aw!! Thank you Steve :)

[@JamesChasingSunrises]

Love the collaboration! It was a nice surprise! Great tips and enjoyed the outtakes.

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

Yay! Thanks James!

[@larrypeplinski593]

Good video and I love Amanda so it is great seeing her on other KZbinrs content.

[@1200airhead]

Great video, having Amanda, working together.

[@lawrencecann532]

Thanks for all you have given us

[@floydlivingston6762]

Man I am so guilty about riding into the dark you’re right sunset is totally different on a bike I Find My so usually looking for a campground or somewhere to throw a tent up by 10 o’clock at night and I do stop a lot during the day that I find things that are interesting but normally I make destinations so that’s my miles recalculated to my destination points one time I had an appointment for my bike to be worked on and I knew I was behind so it was 800 mile trip

[@allorganicplanting]

Great video. I'll be going camping this year for the first time the ride one way is 180 miles so it's a 300 and change round trip and I must say I'm definitely nervous. The guy used to ride with who turned me on to motorcycle riding doesn't ride anymore. So I will be taking the ride alone it on a lot of great points like making sure you have a reservation at the campground and rain gear I'm new to this am I writing skills like you said stick to your level of comfort I'm a bike Cruiser I do not have an adventure bike. And before I go I have to get the bike fully inspected number one most important rule of bike riding. You got a lot of great videos keeps me at age 63 wanted to do within reason some travels this will be my first time solo riding long distance. Lot of great advice thanks again peace my brother. Ride on ride on into the sunset

[@A_Blue_1]

Always bring 1 extra meal of food - for that unforseen: empty tank, crash, weather "fit" ....or just THAT awesome vista :)

[@egjr0765]

Wow, two of my favorite folks on KZbin, you and AsThe Magpie Flies. Great video and you two collaborate well together. God Bless and safe journeys. The Woodlands, Texas

[@fortheloveofknobs]

Great tips!! Thanks Tim! Glad you and Amanda got to do this together too!

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

Me too! Now we just gotta figure out when we're doing our collab! :P

[@fortheloveofknobs]

@@AstheMagpieFlies Yes!!

[@bobbyboucher2333]

Thanks to you guys :) I will start from Québec this fall for 1 to 2 months... across Usa an Canada :) I appreciate!!!! :)

[@doulos77]

Taking a summer sleeping bag when camping. In the mountains. In the Fall.

[@CDLNEPA]

I have been subbed to both channels for awhile. You have a more "serious" style and she has an "artsy" (but still informative) style to her channel

[@CDLNEPA]

That wind was nuts.

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

:D Thanks Christopher! You support means a lot to me!

[@Allen-eq5uf]

I agree with 150- 200 miles a day for enjoyment. Now when I’ve got to make up time on the expressway, 500-600 miles a day not too unattainable.

[@rockinrodlittle]

Best tip. Too many miles. Long trips set your driving by the number of hours. For me - I leave at 9 and at 3 PM, start looking for a place to stay. Worse thing you can do is make a reservation. That will push you to get there and becomes a safety issue. Great tips.

[@AbbieWanders]

Tip #5 - I've definitely learned this the hard way (multiple times).

[@davepridmore3019]

best video ...really enjoyed seeing you two having so much fun....really entertaining.....

[@ElectraWillem]

Buy a bike that fits your body and can hold much gear. Make sure you have always tools, maps and GPS, emergency kit, strong ty-raps, knife, strong wires, ducktape, fuses, light bulbs, raingear, dry gloves, clothesline, flaslight and enough water. I even have a thin hose aboard for sharing fuel from one gastank to a other. That's the reason my left saddlebag is already 100% filled the whole year around. Basic rule: In the morning hours you stop only if you need fuel, and the stops takes about 15-20 minutes. In the afternoon, you stop once between every refill of your gastank, and stops take at least the doubble amount of time. Use this for calculating your distance for that day. Start looking for a place to stay around 05:00 PM. This way you have time to set up your tent, a shower or swim, preparing diner, and make a campfire. Ask farmers in the area for expected weather conditions. Use the internet before the trip and look about the tourist info, scenery and the higlights of the area your're riding in. Buy a small lightweight 100 amps motorcycle jumpstartet with USB port and flaslight. This way you have enough power to reload your phone at least seven times, and could jumpstart also a bike. Buy a huge tarp, so you have a big dry space in front of your tent. Park your bike left of the tent, so it can not fall on your tent during heavy rain. Use a old coaster under your kickstand. Put all dealerships from you motorcycle brand in your GPS. ( look online for Point of Interrests of that brand) Use two wallets. One for cash and a second one for your credit/debit cards.

[@alechenderson2543]

Love the words of wisdom

[@themotomotion]

Always have a battery start kit, it's the size of a portable usb hard drive, it's priceless. Very nice video Tim, I liked it a lot, great tips on an enjoyable format, cheers!

[@bikeryder757]

I'm looking at getting one of those. Great for charging your electronics at the campsite.

[@themotomotion]

@@bikeryder757 It is indeed, cheers! Ride safe.

[@dsquires16]

It also functions as a battery bank.

[@romannerez3086]

all your videos so positive and lifelike

[@two_wheeled_guide]

5:43 Imagine when I camped behind a wall to be protected from strong wind and woke up next morning to find myself in a graveyard!

[@FTAAdventures]

Yikes!

[@doulos77]

We're people dying to get in!? 👻

[@fromtheflightdeck252]

Were you in the dead center of town?

[@two_wheeled_guide]

@@fromtheflightdeck252 Hahahahaha!!!!

[@kevincheifer8928]

Like your videos. If you’re in Arizona, have you checked out cave creek canyon, I think you’d enjoy it and there’s a cool 17 mile dirt road from portal west through the mountains to Wilcox.

[@eddcurry1245]

Enjoyed the bloopers.

[@anamargaretlowery2046]

Love it Both of My Favorite People! I call it watching over my fuzzy ducks behind me. Sometimes it's cool but I agree it can be dangerous. Great tips thanks guys!

[@euromodeller]

Bang on information guys thanks for posting

[@johnpagejr.7628]

Wow you two put a great big smile on my face.

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

Yay! I'm so glad John! Thanks for the support :)

[@rogermeyer860]

Great tips from 2 of my fav KZbinrs:) I def need to be better about documenting/taking pics on my trip..

[@jimtaucher791]

Hey 2 of my favorite youtubers in one place thats awesome. Great video and great advice

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

YAY! Thank you Jim! That means a lot to me!

[@jasonstewartskungfustyles7106]

I rode 900 ks and died, woke up next day and could only do 200ks before collapsing again. Limit is 400 ks, easy to do every day.

[@danielvd]

These tips are so true, I think I pass for every of those situations at least one time in my life, whatever me or with a person I was riding. BTW very nice having a guest with you Tim. Would be nice have videos with you having talk sessions with guest about all the topics you talk in your previous videos :)

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

I agree ;) That would be nice lol

[@taycavalcante]

Great tips! Nice guest! I loved the behind scenes part, so funny kkkk

[@FTAAdventures]

Thank you! It was a fun video to make!

[@AdventuresWithNimby]

Daww ❤ Amanda, cool to see you guys together. Great tips, and agree with ride your own ride and dont rush. Oh and sunsets are a soft spot, for me nature's good night hug. So many trips I wish I took more photos and video... and I have almost 0 selfies.. Thanks Tim and Amanda!

[@dirkmertens6926]

When wildcamping I follow this : before 15h : get enough food and drinks for evening and breakfast. Before 18h : decide where to sleep

[@younggun9956]

Trip specific but if you're going to have a 200 mile stretch with no gas stations carry a rotopax....or two....

[@TexRider]

lots of fun .. Nice shout out to Amanda .. Take Care guys

[@davypig571]

I have not learned any mistakes on my own because I’m a sissy and haven’t taken a trip yet:( I am using your channel to avoid problems when I finally take a trip. The “getting there” is my problem. I don’t like long, boring freeway sections, just the good stuff!

[@FTAAdventures]

I get that but eventually you should take the plunge. Also the boring stuff adds value to the exciting things, makes you feel like you earned it so you value it more, just what I've found at least. Safe travels!