On the Road Again, getting this motorcycle camping adventure back to the ferry - 2023 Ep 33

I'm only about halfway through my summer on the road and I'm about to start the longest riding and camping portion. It's a little intimadating to know I am going to be on the road for up to 7 weeks. I have some things planned and there will be times when I am winging it. Today is all about dropping off the stuff I don't think I will need or that I think are taking up too much space. I am going to regret not bringing my mesh riding jacket.
The following music was used for this media project:
Clash Defiant by Kevin MacLeod
Link: incompetech.fi...
License: creativecommons...
"Breakdown" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
creativecommons...
Call to Adventure by Kevin MacLeod
Link: incompetech.fi...
License: filmmusic.io/s...

[@Hogdriver88]

7 weeks of motorcycle camping? Immediate subscription! 👍👍

[@lufunodreadierambuda5800]

Thank you for update, victor from South Africa.

[@WindyTherapy]

Great video as always Jim. Cheers, amigo

[@OldGuyonaBike]

Thanks Eddie. Hope I can finish editing last year before I hit the road again this year lol.

[@RandyEmpey]

Hey Jim, it was a pleasure meeting you today at Rushing River, 7/20/24. Randy & Tammy. Happy trails.

[@OldGuyonaBike]

@@RandyEmpey Great meeting you guys this morning. Thanks again for the coffee.

[@codraven57]

I love getting to the ferry everytime. I will be there tomorrow Easter Sunday heading East for a visit.

[@OldGuyonaBike]

The is something about the ferry that can feel like an adventure every time.

[@Ruleof2plus1]

Remember way back in the 70's when we were all riding British bikes and Harleys. Back then a big trip was 50 miles as most broke down or vibrated to pieces in short order. These new bikes are so dependable. I ride Goldwing's but my ST's were just as reliable. Sure makes riding a lot more fun

[@OldGuyonaBike]

I bought a '72 BMW R75/5 when I was 19. Reliable and simple to work on. Always carried tools and I don't know how many times I stopped to help people on the bikes you mentioned. I remember having the tools to help someone get a chain back on... a couple of guys wearing well known colours who did not have a wrench between them. A lot of joking in that half hour and they were quite interested in the Beemeer and the shaft drive.

[@tomfillmore9710]

Good video Jim I know what you are saying when you talk about losing old friends I have lost a lot of them in the last few years that’s why we have to keep things going and give you a big thumbs up for what you are doing great way to stay young thanks for sharing Happy Easter hope to bunny finds you lol take care

[@OldGuyonaBike]

Thanks Tom. If you stop doing and stop moving, you are doomed. Got lots more I want to ride and see.

[@PinksAdventures]

Newfoundland....the "Granite Planet"!😂....time is the one thing we all have to spend....but we cannot buy it back....we need to spend it wisely!...great video...thanks for sharing...stay safe out there!!😎👍🤙👍🤙

[@OldGuyonaBike]

It's too bad we usually don't realize until we are "older" just how precious time is... along with heaalth, they really are all we have. I'll probably talk about that a lot in the coming videos.

[@ericlunn5323]

We are so lucky that at our age, we GET to go . . .

[@OldGuyonaBike]

We need to count our blessings and make our blessings count. I hope to ride and camp for many yearrs to come.

[@carr869]

I’m still waiting on Harley Davidson to get all my wiring done. It would’ve been done but I wanted to go with a 5 pin flat plug instead of the 4. So it’s looking like it’ll be another day, or even 2. That’s ok those guys are awesome and treat me and my trike great. I still have to many other setup things to do before I can actually get on the road. Thanks for the videos. Tom

[@OldGuyonaBike]

I'm still waiting on getting the Goldwing over here. It does have a hitch on it but I don't know what it has for wiring. The Mini Mate is a 5 pin, so yes, best to match that. I'm finding I'm ordering lots of small things to make my camping fo better. Darn Amazon!

[@richardmourdock2719]

I hacked your string on the kickstand plate trick. 'Left many behind earlier. Anxious to see the rest of the series now that you are headed to the mainland... and especially to see if you find a Canadian Tire anywhere in the states. There are a few Timmy Ho's in the "border states", one in Indianapolis, no less. And I check the boxes "brave" and "adventurous". Long story, but on my 50th anniversary of "discovering" geology (my career) I took a dozen university students to SW Texas to the place. Four alumni joined me. This year, it grew to 20 students to Death Valley with 10 "Geo hosts', equally split male/female. I had no idea what I was starting in 2022, but it continues to grow. Let the long journey... continue!

[@OldGuyonaBike]

Love that you, like me, are still working with students. Half of my crew this summer will either still be in theatre school or will have just graduated this year. Time to mentor them into the real theatre work world. That string means that plate has been with me since around 1990. I am sure I will find at least one Cdn. Tire parking lot and possibly a Tractor Supply one as well over the next 7 weeks. While editing, I'm already running into things I almost forgot. I'm looking forward to seeing where I've been too.

[@richardmourdock2719]

@@OldGuyonaBike Oh yeah.. I get good use out of my Tractor Supply credit card..

[@OldGuyonaBike]

@@richardmourdock2719 They signed me up for their discount card. Every tenth trailer tire should be free lol.

[@brianfromnh2596]

I do miss having a tank bag... These newer Goldwings have no provisions to mount/attach one. You have some big ass bug up there, good thing you also had some rain!

[@OldGuyonaBike]

The insects have a short season but they like to make a big impression. I don't know what I'd do without a tank bag.

[@southernrebel]

looking forward to when you hit central states!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@OldGuyonaBike]

I can't wait to remember what riding down the Mississippi was like too.

[@harleynut1961]

Hey Jim , it was nice listening to you for 15 minutes, very easy to listen to. Is this this year 2023 in April ? I’m thinking no?

[@OldGuyonaBike]

That video was from August of 2022 with added voice over as I edited just 2 days ago. I probably threw people off with mentioning 2023 as I passed the park kiosk. I've realized with my schedule this year, working til the day before I hit the ferry and not coming back to the island until mid-Oct., I probably won't camp a single night this year in one of our provincial parks. Big contrast to last year when I probably spent 40+ nights in parks here.

[@506motoadv]

A few months ago when I booked my ferry for this August all of the cabins had already been booked. I couldn’t believe that they were booked up 8 months in advance! I agree it’s expensive but I still opted for the wait list in hopes that one becomes available. My brother and I will be riding from somewhere between St Anthony and Port aux Choix that day to catch the midnight ferry, followed by another long day to Moncton so we’ll likely need the added rest. A shame to just pass through but we’ve decided that Labrador is the focus this year and a thorough tour of Newfoundland will be 2024’s trip. Cheers!

[@OldGuyonaBike]

Being on the wait list this far out should work out. Lots of people over book and then cancel. In the fall, I have booked a cabin more oftenknowing I will want the comfort and warmth the most then. We always have to take fatigue into consideraation. I should be out west when you come through this year but may be on the island in 2024.

[@harleynut1961]

I had booked a couple months back to the Rock and back and couldn’t get the double for on the way back only the bigger one , but being in the wait list paid off .

[@patrickdavis7815]

can't wait for rest of trip...where did you get the box on the back of the mini mate ?...I have the same solar setup as you and thanks by the way....

[@OldGuyonaBike]

I got the ATV box from Canadian Tire of course but I've seen it listed on Amazon as well. www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/kolpin-scout-box-0278115p.html?rrec=true

[@roadtripper5553]

Me and the girlfriend are spending the Easter weekend in the Arkansas with our new to us fixer up van

[@OldGuyonaBike]

Have fun... getting by any means it good. Still cold, wet, actually snowing here. Got another month and a half at least before I can think of putting the bike on the road.

[@southernrebel]

Joe, Your in the U.S.? If so which way you headed first. Good video. safe riding rubber down.

[@OldGuyonaBike]

I'm about to go down through the New England states to cross into Ontario at Niagara Falls, then to Ottawa area, over to Sault Ste. Marie to cross back into the states and follow the Mississippi down to Memphis, go to Birmingham and then head north.

[@NLRider-i1m]

Didn't you have this video posted earlier. I remember watching this last fall, I'm sure?

[@OldGuyonaBike]

Getting on the ferry looks familiar as I did this when I started the 106 days series. Came back to Newfoundland for just over a month and now off to Ontario, then down south to Birmingham before heading north again. So, similar ride and ferry crossing only a month and a half apart.