Van Life with a Tiny Motorcycle | Flagstaff & Sedona

[@pureblood2020]

"You don't get yesterday back & you can't buy a minute" Welcome to the club. Cheers.

[@chrisd4283]

Those of us in AZ are so fortunate to have you explore our home state and motivate us to get out there for ourselves. Well done again Sterling.

[@billmartin3198]

Well, it's for sure now... I'll be retiring early & heading to northern Arizona with a van & a motorcycle. That 2nd campsite was really something.

[@SterlingNoren]

It's a great place to be. Thanks for watching!

[@SycMotionArtFunctionalDesign]

Sorry there are no more vacancies but thanks for stopping by 😂

[@billmartin3198]

@@SycMotionArtFunctionalDesign 😆🤣

[@geroo3380]

Cool rig and amazing views, you are blessed in such countryplace 🤙 Greetings from 🇩🇪

[@sparrowwheels]

Thanks for another wonderful video!👍🔥

[@IceCubeJohnson]

I’ve got a similar setup with a motorcycle hitch carrier. You will get better ground clearance if you cut those rear strap attachment bars off and weld them back on at a slight upward angle.

[@JCrozier1]

Always a fantastic ride! It has been under freezing here in Indiana since the 1st. It isnt supposed to be over 30 for at least the next 10 days or more. Super jealous.

[@toprad8396]

Thank you Sterling! I grew up in Flagstaff and lived and traveled extensively in Arizona for many years. I moved to Washington state 9 years ago, but I still miss these AZ vistas very much! I kinda vicariously satisfy my desire to revisit AZ through your travels, so thank you again!

[@rkeil3145]

I've been thinking about getting a swag for desert camping. They look like a great easy all-in-one solution for one person. Nice to see its Noren approved.

[@AzMtnThumper]

That was a great video and in my backyard. Schnebly Hill Road has gotten very rough in recent years but the views are still great.

[@sheriewelsford]

It's amazing where that little bike takes you! I love your setup with your van and your little bike. I'd like to do the same someday.

[@toastypassenger5111]

Hi Sterling & Eva, Hope all of your adventures bring peace and tranquility to you both. The setup you have is just right, not too big or too small and those sunsets are priceless. Nice small gas fireplace you have there, why after toting around the big round fire pit I have I realize I need to make a change! Smaller can be better. Cheers. Love the videos

[@StormKingExpedition]

Hi Sterling, Love your work! There is something about how the “not so traditional bike” that makes the story better. Thank you for sharing your talent and wonderful stories. “A moment to live for”.

[@SterlingNoren]

Thanks! It’s definitely the right tool for the job for me.

[@trey8367]

😂​@@SterlingNoren

[@bigjoe4020]

As usual. excellent filming, editing and narrating. I just noticed now that it only has 82k subs, deserves to have 10 times as many and I hope that it will get there one day. rsm8

[@jmt342]

The swag tent on the roof rack is a great idea. I have the same tent and have been thinking of trying it on my next trip.

[@terryrichards8645]

I now live in Mississippi! But I did live in AZ. For 5 years and that’s was one of my favorite places! Thanks for sharing and the memories!😊😊😊😊😊

[@tracythorleifson]

You just visited my favorite spot on Earth, Sterling. I haven’t been up there since we spread my parents’ ashes. Good to see it’s as beautiful as ever! 🥰

[@lifesjourneyat50]

your footage and story telling are second to none among us wannabes...hahah!...Always top notch keep the content coming!!!

[@S682]

You always do a great job but this was a fantastic video! You are living the dream! Thank you for taking us along.

[@El_Sueno_]

Excellent video! On my bucket list to ride! Come on over anytime to San Diego and let’s go riding!

[@alainmichaud6747]

Again fantastic filming and traveling with motorcycle experience, but yes you are a full time videography wizard for me , our content is the best I have seen on utube and enjoying watching you travel for a few years now and lets not forget your cooking ( always interesting) great set up ........thank you for the the Utube adventure. Alain & winterize Yellow. ( Ps you would love our fall our trees are so many colors for a few week the views are amazing.) thank butler map for sponsoring this series this is fantastic.

[@georgesienny7003]

Amazing amazing scenery. You are so lucky. Enjoy life is good.

[@calliepieters3446]

Just got back from a car camp. It was great. thanks for your show !! I moto camp too.

[@robedmunds7163]

You are one lucky guy. Lucky to live there in all that beauty, but also lucky to have the personality and intelligence to appreciate it fully.

[@leeinwis]

I been pricing vans and they are insane prices right now.

[@chuckusa1139]

Great video! You're a master at videography, editing, and storytelling.

[@JohnDoe-xm9ql]

Another great episode Sterling... Such a beautiful place. Thank you

[@SterlingNoren]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@jeraldheinrich3589]

Once again, great video footage. Amazing country with great scenery.

[@marcoluoma3770]

Thanks for another great episode. Whenever I see one of your videos in my subscription list, I skip everything else. Thanks again.

[@SterlingNoren]

That means a lot, thanks for watching!

[@jameshisself7375]

Nice! Northern AZ is just heaven. I know I keep saying it, but I'm imaging that 701 on a high clearance rear rack and everything else the same. Flow state. Perfect.

[@sethjones9740]

Another nice production Sterling! Thanks!

[@smilinkyle]

That's some hard livin' you're into Sterling.😊 Thanks for showing us how to make it through to the other side.

[@WillsWP1]

Awesome ride and scenery, thanks for sharing.

[@kylehersey123]

Been watching your videos for a while, didn’t know you were from southern AZ! Hope to run into you on the trails one day. Happy camping!

[@NitwitMN]

Two things - 1) superb in most every regard 2) you’re able to provoke envy 😉

[@royrlgd]

Good one bro 👏 Really enjoyed watching

[@dankorolyk5917]

Brilliantly done as usual,showing off that area of the country.

[@stephenfracy4258]

amazing scenery

[@GaryBarnes-yn6ot]

Truly enjoyed as always

[@enduromotorradtouren]

Spectacular sights over the red sandstone hills! Günter/Nürnberg

[@jhackett9482]

Amazing riding area. I'd love to ride my tw200 there. Love the little bikes. Thanks for the great video!

[@darrellhay]

Rode UP Schnebly three years ago, and it has become synonymous with ROCKS for me and my friend. We wanted it to be over quickly, so just sent it on WRRs, and got absolutely beat to death. I thought oh this must be better three years later, then you got to 15:09. Yikes, not better----hahaha, that was my memory also!

[@bseidem5112]

Yes the road near Sedona is miles of rock gardens. I was on a KLR 650 and finally took it at speed to get through it.

[@Gordie1450]

Good morning, as per you I bought the book Arizona Backroads and four wheel drive trails, nice to correlate the video to the trail. Looks like the book was a good purchase.

[@jrodriguez8216]

Hello Sterling, love the campsite and vistas that you have filmed. Again loving the Honda trail demonstation of the capabilities up and down that very rocky road. Its is always very interesting when you compare your experiece on this bike to the other big bikes you have ridden on these types of roads. Love to here more comments from you. Your experience and perpective is always great for those of us with less experience and still enjoy various bikes like you. Much love to your channel.

[@Theophilus1968]

Great video Sterling. I love my little Honda Trail.

[@leeinwis]

The shifting is weird.

[@tggonzales7971]

You could make Schnebly Hill road with your van easily. Done it many times with a two wheel drive truck with much less ground clearance than your van.

[@GraySpoonJeeper]

Amazing !

[@markordway9577]

Wow- Schnebly Hill has really deteriorated since last I was on it. In a way, that's a good thing.. We followed the road out past Rogers Lake to the "End of the World" it too was washboard, but what great views. Will plan to go back to camp - Mid-week will be preferable.

[@SterlingNoren]

Schnebly Hill is pretty rough these days. But it was still a blast on the Honda 125!

[@castle228]

What a beautiful area!! Thanks for taking us along, Sterling! Cheers!

[@kevinhumble6263]

wow, what a great way to start my sunday morning. I love northern az. thank you.!!!!!!!

[@SterlingNoren]

Glad I could help you start your Sunday morning!

[@rickruger4215]

Wow, I've never seen anyone take the Honda trail off road like that !!

[@leeinwis]

Trail 125 represented !

[@jncdi1535]

Really enjoyed the Schnebly Rd segment. Views like that is why I ride and also watch this channel. Kudos!

[@SterlingNoren]

It’s a great road for sure. A little rough now, great views!

[@metalpolishshop]

Glad you are still finding "free" spectacular views! A few around Flagstaff just off the highway that were free 20 yrs ago are now fee based 😢

[@danabergman3411]

You popped up, I watched, very cool, I subscribed 👍. Greetings from a So. Cal 🌴 neighbor.

[@RyanDimal]

so cool, wish I could get my ebike out there to ride.

[@glennsmith1040]

Really a very beautiful area Sterling. That Honda 125 sure does the job for you. The van/bike combo works exceptionally well. Best of both worlds. Thanks for sharing the adventure with us.

[@SterlingNoren]

Thanks Glenn!

[@richardkrammes2222]

Excellent. I do enjoy your videos. Please tell me what van you have. Richard in Virginia.

[@SterlingNoren]

Chevy express 2500 with a Quigley 4 x 4 conversion

[@offpherj7884]

Excellent...

[@jasonphines]

another great video perfect van/bike setup.

[@neilurquhart8622]

Great photography Stirling; reminded me of a road trip we did in USA…..loved Sedona although a bit commercialised. First place eating a ‘real’ Sub…..well over a foot long! 🥖🇬🇧

[@wanderlustjohn]

Another amazing travel video. Well done Sterling!

[@Nova-m8d]

That's a nice moped.

[@leeinwis]

A trail 125 is a motorcycle.

[@Nova-m8d]

@@leeinwis A moped is fast like a little motorcycle

[@leeinwis]

@@Nova-m8d Technically a moped has pedals, otherwise it's a scooter which has no clutch or pedals , or it's a motorcycle.

[@Nova-m8d]

@@leeinwis It's a Tomos

[@trey8367]

🤢​@@leeinwis

[@mattdelcomyn8012]

Nice work Sterling! Love it!! : ))

[@pacopetepnw3434]

Atta boy, Sterling...getting through the rough section, with an old body.😅

[@MiniBikeMike]

Thanks for the ride on Schnebly, I miss that area. My wife’s grandparents bought 2 lots along Oak Creek in 1958. They build a house in 1961 and moved there full time. Upon their passing in 1987/88, my FIL and MIL moved into the house and lived there until he passed in 2015. My wife and I lived with them during 2013-15. I had a couple 125cc powered Honda CT70’s and rode Schnebly and all the other Forest Service roads weekly. My brother in law and wife now live in Sedona home. If you’re looking for another adventure, enter off Beaverhead Flat Road and ride to the top of House Mountain, between Sedona and Cottonwood.

[@keithgaraas26]

The ct-125 is a great addition to the stable. Perfect for exploring rough terrain. Less risk than taller heavier bikes.

[@trey8367]

😂

[@johnoneil4688]

You can never go wrong back tracking. The views are entirely different. You get to see everything from a different perspective.

[@DaveCarlson01]

Hi Sterling, I enjoy your motorcycle videos. I also own a Honda Trail 125. I think I'd rather be riding my Suzuki DR650 on a lot of those rough trails rather than the 125. The trail 125 just doesn't have the suspension for it.

[@BTimmer]

Sterling, another very nice video. I just winterized my travel trailer, but have already booked a campsite on the Olympic Peninsula for next April.

[@SterlingNoren]

The Olympic Peninsula is a great place to be.

[@alanelder3259]

Spectacular views, great video .Thank you Sterling for sharing.

[@SterlingNoren]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@samhill3496]

Good vid Stirling. Certainly a beautiful place. In a few months take a winter trip in the van. Lot of great views then with some snow contrast. Rocks a plenty. Hope you bought some new tubes. All good from East Kentucky USA. Next time.

[@SterlingNoren]

I will be doing some winter trips soon, thanks for the ideas!

[@ronalvey103]

I was stumped when you put out the 2 smaller chairs, with your chair.

[@SterlingNoren]

Glad you noticed that. I just happened to have a few chairs in the van and once I put out an extra chair, imagining it was you the viewer that was there with me, this time it was two chairs.

[@conniewaite1371]

I want to do this,but i want my bikes inside the van.keep them out of the weather and not stolen

[@brucegerken1063]

Great video thank you very well done as always.

[@tommynikon2283]

68; been taking “van notes” for 20+- when Sprinters hit the scene, MERCEDES BENZ, they lost me. THIS is more my style…because 4x4 is mandatory.

[@cvogelvogel5724]

Hooray for a new ladder and a roofie tent. This changes everything.

[@SterlingNoren]

It’s nice Charlie!

[@trey8367]

😂

[@kbam1024]

Hi Sterling, I like the way you explore! I just bought a 2020 Chevy Express 2WD. I would like to buy some of your items you showed. Where did you buy your: 1. Extension Ladder? 2. Front bumper game guard.. not many bumpers for chevy. 3. Your ammo fire can.. Your opinion please. 4. Do you think 4WD is necessary? I know it depends, but your road didn't look like you would need it. I look forward to following you on KZbin.

[@Hogdriver88]

Good stuff 👍

[@rayfriedman6107]

Nice ride and great scenery. What would you have done if you'd had another flat on the rocky part? Makes me wonder--are you SURE that's the best bike for these adventures?

[@mrcys879]

美麗的旅程🥰

[@garybrown9062]

Just found your channel a few months back and subscribed. You have a great attitude on life. I had a 5 speed Grom and though I liked it the tires were just too small for off road. So I ordered a CT. Anyway after a year of waiting (still no CT) I bought a low mileage excellent condition Yamaha XT250. FI model. No regrets. I’m 68 so the big heavy off road bikes are a no go for me. Plus with a 30 inch inseam, low seat height at my age is crucial. I’d love to ride your area but living north of Maine in Canada you are more than a little ways across the continent lol. Thank you for your content.

[@SterlingNoren]

That XT250 is a great bike!

[@dansmith6508]

Is the bike carrier new? I'm thinking about one for the back of my lifted Toyota Hiace Van. The carriers all seem kinda sketchy, I was thinking maybe add 2 more bars that would bolt to the vans hitch and extend out to the carrier at each end if that makes sense? Especially for off roading with the bike on the back. Gonna have to check out Schnebly rd looks pretty cool. Cheers.

[@FFL-vg9ro]

Curious that you do 10 times more offroading with a 125 than those who are riding 1250’s. And probably for good reason. Less intimidating. Less complicated. No worries about picking it up. Less likely to drop it. Simple simple - one cylinder and a carburetor. Less fatigue, both physical and mental. Drop it 10 times - no damage versus dropping a1250 and $$$$. The 125 costs the same as the first years’ depreciation on a 1250. Focus on the ride, and not the show off bike. Nicely done.

[@SterlingNoren]

Agreed! Except that it doesn’t have a carburetor it’s fuel injected.

[@trey8367]

😂😂😂

[@BallardBaller]

Love you buddy!

[@SterlingNoren]

Appreciate the love, buddy!

[@MySeniorMoments]

I don’t get the tent on a roof fad. It seems like a lot more effort and cost than a tent on the ground. What if you have to pee often at night and need to negotiate the ladder? What if you set up the roof tent then want to drive somewhere - you’re stuck. People must like them though, otherwise they wouldn’t be popular.

[@SterlingNoren]

Well, I have all of this amazing roof rack space and I really enjoy sitting up on the roof sometimes. That little bit of elevation allows you to see a lot more and it just feels really nice so I thought I would try sleeping up there.

[@svbecca]

What happened to self contained travel/camping on the 125 ?

[@KyleTesky]

Who are the other chairs for?

[@timvilleneuve7244]

Sterling, do you edit while on the road, or do you edit once you return from your trip. What software do you use in either scenario? I always enjoy your videography and adventures.

[@Kathikas1]

What tyres, pressures and gearing were you using there?

[@TRCAdventures]

I know butler is your sponsor, and also a super nice guy, but it seems a bit of a miss to imply one could follow one of these maps in the outback, they are a great reference point, fantastic for getting an idea of where to go and what you might see, but they are missing far too much detail to actually follow for navigation. It's just not that type of map. I think these maps are an inspiration point that helps focus people's plans for an area or bdr trip. But it's also good to message that you need to plan your actual route on a detailed map or GPS to know where each turn is and see the other trails and roads that are not printed on the butler map. Great video, looks like a fun place!

[@SterlingNoren]

Not at all :-) the roads on their adventure series map are main roads with no questionable turns. The BDR maps on the other hand are strictly for reference, I agree.

[@TRCAdventures]

@@SterlingNoren ah yes, I see I've only had experience with the BDR maps. and finding people a bit lost!.

[@rohrsoutdoors]

What carrier are you using to carry your motorcycle?

[@twowheelrodeo]

The Trail 90 had nothing over the Trail 125 suspension watching this video.

[@maxostrowski5269]

I want to buy a similar van and carry my KTM 890 just as you do. Do you think the bike would be too heavy? I’m thinking a Ford econoline 350 with a robust chassis. Would love your thoughts because this is exactly what I want to start doing! The long 400 plus rides just to get too my destination on the motorcycle is becoming tiresome.

[@frostbitevinnie]

I've been shopping around for a 4x4 van. Where did you get yours?

[@SterlingNoren]

Craigslist circa 2013

[@deanmalkewich2366]

I’m curious, is a bike like the 701 with better suspension brakes and more power easier to ride on that type of road, or the Honda, purely because it’s so light?

[@SterlingNoren]

If you wanna ride aggressive, go fast and feel like you’re racing go with a husky. If you want to feel more relaxed, go with the Honda.

[@jimzweighaft8079]

10:45. Riding a tad close to the edge. I see it's smoother than on the other track, but geez...

[@trey8367]

​@Ster😂lingNoren

[@knappdaddy]

Wow what a great fun and beautiful van trip !! Love the sound effects coming up the rocky road, I felt every bump 😅

[@qboslaw1]

❤

[@daveyjones7004]

What model van is this please?

[@SterlingNoren]

Chevy express 2500 with a Quigley 4 x 4 conversion

[@allenantonio4389]

Why 3 chairs, expecting a bear to join you ?

[@rmichael9185]

I have to be honest sterling, that type of bike doesnt interest me at all. I do like your cinematography though. Thank u for making such good videos with great commentary ☀️

[@SterlingNoren]

Fair enough! It's a nice compliment to my other bikes and good in its own way. Lucky to have the choice!