Rally Ride (2018 Grand Design RV Owners Rally Indiana) | Janus Motorcycles Tour

At the end of August, we attended the Grand Design Owners’ Rally in Goshen, IN. The 4-day event was the first rally we had ever been to and we were impressed by how well organized and entertaining it was! We will be putting together a video of our rally experience (which included an interview with the President, Don Clark!), but that will come later. On the last day of the rally, an impromptu group motorcycle ride was put together by Jerry McCarthy, the VP of Service Operations for Grand Design RV. We ended up with a group of about 20-30 bikes for this ride. Not a bad turnout for something not officially on the itinerary!! (Hopefully, next year we can get an even larger group!)
After a pit stop at Hamilton Harley-Davidson in Sturgis, Michigan, we separated from the group and headed to Janus Motorcycles. We didn’t want to leave the area without checking this place out. We are so glad we did because the experience was super cool! We were guided through the history of the company and through the shop by one of the co-founders, Richard Worsham. These custom bikes are smaller, lighter weight machines that reminded us of motorcycles of the past, while delivering a high level of design, quality and performance. Richard gave us a tour of the production facility and we even got to see a beautiful new bike being built!
Going on a group ride and getting to check out a custom bike shop?! Now that was a fun day!
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[@MJWheels]

Love "Ride Edition" so awesome! Did you feel dirty pulling into the Harley dealership? LOL Great video, keep 'em coming!

[@ChangingLanes]

Felt more like a traveling PSA: "There are other brands out there..." LOL

[@todayissomeday]

Another great video! Love the bike footage!

[@jimtomstimpson1477]

I'm catching up on your videos. Janus motorcycles, very cool. By the way, good music with your videos.

[@sue3895]

Love your choice of background music

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks, Sue! And thanks for watching! 😊

[@WOODRF]

Too much mass, I'm following you and I'm finding it very cool to live life. Congratulations. His van is top, his trailer is not spoken, a beauty. Muito legal!!!!

[@WOODRF]

I am Brazilian and I do not speak English well, so there may be something strange about translations. Hug.

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@garycrumrine9538]

Over the years I have followed many full timers... have to say, your site is tops. Keep it up.

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks, Gary! And thanks for watching! 😊

[@srivet121]

What a great video!!! the freeze frames and maps guides of your routes. and the amazing tour of Janus. From a vintage Motorcycle restorer, this was a highlight. love to see more Motorcycle shop tours in your future :)

[@ChangingLanes]

Janus was definitely a nice surprise. We'll definitely be on the lookout for more like it! 🙂 Thanks for watching!

[@The_Arby]

Another cool video from you both....Nice one Chad and Tara :-)

[@debsmalltownfriendly7557]

Cool ride...and thanks for sharing the tour of Janus Bikes. Really enjoyed that. ✌🏼

[@prestonsouthard8496]

Great videos. I had to get my Bike out of storage and start riding again. Thank you. Living life that's what its all about.

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks for watching, Preston! 😊

[@superheroherohero]

Really cool man. I like the music. Actually I just watched your RV Tour video and I like the way you live and really inspire me to do this some day. I can feel the passion. Just enjoy!

[@victoriaheatherly2656]

I was just wondering where is the love button??

[@ChangingLanes]

💙

[@travelinman482]

Life Goals: Get rich. Buy a truck and WeeRoll trailer. Buy a IMC Scout and/or Janus 250. Travel the US. BTW, I really like that sidecar bike! It would be great to ride during day parades, etc.

[@martind349]

Janus has fans who ride their bikes and others who mean to. Thanks for supporting American employ and excellence.

[@ChangingLanes]

Next time we get up there, we need to take a test ride! 😎

[@martind349]

@@ChangingLanes I saw one of their bikes on cregz, the lister talked about all the people asking about the bike. It got snapped up in three days. I'll guess becoming a salesman becomes part of the package when you ride one!

[@Msrverpilot]

awesome ya'll , maybe we'll cross your path one … love the rig,, ours is a 381.. Ms.Mo. I've just found your videos on GDFOR LIFE …………. ALLAN & PEGGY EAVES,, East Tn....

[@ChangingLanes]

Glad you found our channel! Maybe see you at a rally some day! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@MileMarkerNEXT]

Like the group rides... but breaking off with just a couple bikes is the way to go! Beautiful countryside.

[@1515jayebyrd]

You two are such rays of light!! Thank you for sharing this with the world. You’re both so happy and make each other so happy-its lovely to watch :) I will never be in an RV but I love watching your adventures. Won’t miss a video!!

[@ChangingLanes]

Thank you so much!! 💜 And thanks for watching! 😊

[@travelinman482]

Jaye Melino Are you “too good” to camp in an RV?

[@carlaskillings4312]

Hi guys, to bad the Janus guy didn’t let you ride one, Wayne from Windsor Ontario Canada

[@usafvet6766]

Very Cool. THANK YOU Both , very much for this video. ! 👍🇺🇸

[@emilystahley1801]

awesome!!! i saw me waving at you!!!!

[@donwood55]

Very informative video, really enjoyed it! Keep up the great work!

[@HulaShack1]

That tour was awesome. Janus motorcycles are just amazing. Thanks for taking us along.

[@thetraveler5798]

You guys are awesome it takes real people to show real folks. I am in love with you folks. & your videos.

[@hoss1003]

Crazy sunglasses, did you escape from Area 51? I miss my Harley.. after watching your ride. Great video, keep it up..

[@grady6845]

Found you guys this weekend because we just purchased a 2019 Grand Design Momentum 376TH & take delivery tomorrow. The house is going on the market soon, we are ready to downsize & travel!! Can’t travel too far yet do to work (too young to retire but too old to want to work), but we do live in S.W. FL so not so bad. Maybe we can meet up for a ride sometime 👍

[@ChangingLanes]

Congrats on the new rig! Hope they fix that situation down there with the algae and red tide! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@stano5102]

Loved the 376th set up for those who want a bike but not to give up living space. Found one brand new for 88k. Great deal.

[@ChangingLanes]

376Th is an amazing floorplan! Congrats on the new RV!

[@nickdupuis9711]

I’ve been on my bike on all those roads. I’m just north of Elkhart in Michigan. I’ve not been to Janus yet. Video was great, thanks for showing that. My 2020 Vanleigh Vilano 369fb came in last night. From a tent to Trouble.

[@ChangingLanes]

Congrats on the new RV! 👍🏼 😊

[@lindadurham1143]

Loved your video of the beautiful countryside and the Janus facility. Maybe you can visit them again sometime for that test ride. Thank you guys so much for sharing your rides with us. I follow a couple of nomad’s channels but neither of them go beyond sharing tips & tricks of living like a nomad and never show the countryside from campground to campground. The info is great but I would love actual travel videos to see places I’ve never been & may never see. So Thank you again for being so willing to share your travels, take care & stay safe!

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks for following our journey! 😊

[@dhastwell]

My husband 73 yrs old LOVES doing poker runs that is what he calls them. He would love to own an Indian he did when he was younger.

[@ChangingLanes]

Poker runs are a blast! 👍🏼

[@deanwebster]

Another great video! Well done!

[@havok531]

Good video, especially the segment about the Janus shop tour. Could have done without the music, would rather hear the sound of the motorcycle engines.

[@ChangingLanes]

Unfortunately, it’s tough to get good audio of the motorcycle engine, due to all of the wind noise. We haven’t found a great way to single out that audio (yet), but we’re learning everyday!😜 Thanks for watching!

[@dennismassie3552]

👋🏻Florida☀️🏝🇺🇸 about to go FT Rookie RV Er . Truck shopping. Diesel HD. A) Ford w/Ford Tannny , B) Chevy/GMC Duramax w/Allison or C) Ram w/Cummins/Aison Tranny? Thanks

[@ChangingLanes]

They are all likely great trucks. When shopping we were looking at RAM and Ford simply because we've owned several of each brand of autos and liked them all. In the end, for us, we just preferred the Ford over an equally equipped RAM. We will be doing a truck / towing video in the future. Our truck is a 2017 Ford F350 DRW (Dually) with the 6.7 liter PowerStroke Turbo Diesel V8 (with 3.55 axle). Crew Cab and full size (8') bed with Reese 27K hitch (ford branded accessory). We've added sulastic shackles and Loadlifter 7500 XL air bags (with the wireless air controller) to help make the ride smoother. Thanks for watching!

[@dennismassie3552]

Changing Lanes thanks so much. It’s a tough decision. I’m between Ford F-250 and GMC Denali . I have driven the ford. The interior and features I love . Still have to drive the GM . Gives me stuff to think about. In my case my RV 150 would do. But in case upgrade down road I wanted 250 ahead of the game. Thanks again. Stay safe.

[@paulvonauth7254]

Great video and tour of Janus Motorcycles...

[@ChangingLanes]

Thanks for watching, Paul! Hope you check out the rest of our channel! 😊

[@jasonniblett1160]

The Amish areas of Indiana and Ohio are some of the most beautiful and peaceful areas to ride. You may get a few dirty looks, but it's is fantastic country to ride through!

[@pjstramer8147]

Such a great video!! So cool to see the behind the scenes at #JanusMotorcyles. I'm sure the ride at #GDRVRally next year will be even larger. What a great idea that was. Now I need a #GDRVMomentum?? LOL

[@The.Real.Timmii]

Good to know you are away from the east coast with the hurricane approaching.

[@jandblawncare8570]

Glad you left "Safety Sam" with his stupid 4 ways going the whole trip lol

[@kimby59]

C4CL 😊

[@markdrebert247]

Wow! I wasn't aware of the Janus motorcycle back in Indiana! That's really cool! Thanks for sharing! 👍😎🏍

[@ChangingLanes]

It was a really cool place! Wish we'd have had time to take a test ride! Thanks for watching!

[@bellaangus1213]

New subscriber who lives in North North Georgia. I absolutely love y’all. I wrote a book to you on the Blueridge Parkway vlog. I’m going to shout your channel from the mountain tops. You’re awesome and inspiring people ♥️

[@ChangingLanes]

Read your book and loved it! 😊 Thank you so much for the very encouraging comments! It really means a lot to us! 💜

[@gordonsteel55]

We ride that area all the time, it's beautiful. We've also camped up in Howe and Bristol. Too bad it's your last day. Cross over into Michigan and into the town of Bronson there is Bill's Steakhouse. It's off of M12. Its Definitely worth the ride! Great food!

[@ChangingLanes]

We'll check that out next time we get up there for a rally! Thanks for watching!

[@josea5949]

Chad, what brand/make/model is the motorcycle stand that you use to secure your bike in your trailer? Also are those factory or after market handle bars?

[@ChangingLanes]

It's a wheeldock. This is the one for Indian (lower so it doesn't hit the front fender): wheeldock.com/products/indian-wheel-chock?variant=26289576707 The handlebars, I replaced with Indian's Mid rise bars (www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/shop/accessories/handlebars/2882093-410/) I made an install video for them a long time ago here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2mzfomrpZumaKs Keep the shiny side up! Thanks for watching!

[@eightyeightbuilder230]

Gotta watch out for that joe45 guy. Looking forward to the next ride someday.

[@ChangingLanes]

LOL!

[@travelingtrekez7034]

Awesome video!

[@vrcampers1163]

Awesome wish we were there also

[@RobertKohut]

Nice!!

[@arizonarider6998]

Looks like a good day !

[@joecool509]

What did you do in the navy PO2?

[@ChangingLanes]

I was an AT-2 working on E2-C Hawkeye's from 1986-1992. Thanks for watching!