Rick's West Trip

Solo 2014 motorcycle camping trip to the U.S. West Coast. Sorry for the audio, but YT forced me to remove some of the background music.
2003 Kawasaki Concours 1000
Detailed trip blog is at:
www.ricksride20...
SPOT Track map of the entire trip is at:
new.spotwalla....

[@AshokeTewari]

I return to Rick's trip videos every now and then!!

[@keithqueen3554]

You make time on the 4 lanes but you make memories riding the twisty ones.👍😃

[@2010ChargerRT]

I rewatch Rick’s videos all the time. Awesome videos on an awesome motorcycle

[@hershchat]

Back to watching it. I’ll be driving from Tennessee to LA and back again this thanksgiving, and this video is always an inspiration. Any update from this chap is welcome.

[@efrainrosario779]

Rick, there is only one word to describe your trip, the views, the photographs and the music, all put together with the experience on your bike: SPECTACULAR!!! Thank you very much for sharing this masterpiece of solo bike traveling.

[@larryjackson4247]

Outstanding. I have watched many of these type vids on KZbin and this is definitely one of the best! Thank You!

[@AlexanderSiassi]

I still come back to this video every now and then. I love it!

[@leecoffman2594]

FANTASTIC RICK ! I couldn't stop watching your video ! I watched from beginning to end. I have motor cycled to many of the sights you showed and it brought back wonderful memories. Thank you Rick .

[@TOURMANBOB]

When I was younger, I toured extensively throughout the US west; however, I was never able to accomplish as much as you did as I was nowhere near as "hard core" as you were. Well done !!

[@oldguyracer4517]

WOW.....This takes me back. 30 years ago I lived in the USA and Canada. I travelled all over the West coast of US and into middle America. The scenery was spectacular and the people I met along the way were the most hospitable I have encountered anywhere. I was based in Vancouver, Canada which I explored from West to East ( Toronto etc). I’m glad you had a safe trip Rick. 🏍

[@therionman52]

Great job sir! Watched every single second of it and loved it. Those are some beautiful roads to ride on, and beautiful scenery. Regards from Europe!

[@iggi70]

Thank You for sharing. Summer '86 when I was a sophomore at Barstow High School. I worked at Baker Burger for Mr. Carter. He owned that Burger King and the one in Barstow at the time. When school started I transferred to Barstow with my good friend Jesse. Good times and Great Memories.

[@davepelfrey3958]

Wow! What an amazing journey. Beautiful scenery, a few bad days in the snow was ok, but never fails to rain on the way back. Alot reminded me of the spaghetti westerns and scenery as well. Glad you made it safe and without roadside breakdowns. Thank you for sharing you journey with us.

[@rickbii63]

Watched this before but really enjoy the scenery and do enjoy the twisty roads on the bike.

[@HowardFarmer]

Rick your trip did the trick. I loved it!! This video of your trip proves what I have been saying for sometime now. America is a big country with so much to see. We should visit other countries, but America our home has a lot to offer also. Rick you have me pumped up brother. It's time for me to get my knees in the breeze. Traveling America by motorcycle is the best and I'm going for it Sir. Now what's up for 2015? Keep doing what your doing and be safe.

[@brookiec9358]

Great video!! I am from Utah and Highway 12 is one of our favorite rides that we have done several times.

[@ricksandyfox]

I love traveling through your state! Hoping to get back this year to see Moab.

[@mikelovestoride2367]

I just stumble onto this video and I really enjoyed it. We take yearly cross country motorcycle trips and I can relate to what poor planning can lead to -lol. Great Job with this video, southern Utah is my wifes favorite part of the country to ride thru. Great music selection, imo. Thanks for sharing!

[@ricksandyfox]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sceptrdisle1766]

I want to do this trip. This might be as close as I get, but you never know. Thank you very much for taking me there...! Great video, with excellent stills photography! Well done!

[@jamesbronson827]

Thanks for letting me ride along. I used to ride long distance but have not in a long time. Love those twists and turns.

[@7452]

Thank you for taking the time to share your motorcycle adventure. I watched the whole movie and enjoyed every mile. I live in Iowa and consider myself a long-distance rider having owned a number of bikes including the C10 and now a 2013 C14. Again, great movie.

[@olgabaranova3967]

Your films about mototrips are the best on KZbin.

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[@davr9289]

Stumbled upon your videos and I really enjoyed watching them. I have a 2003 Concours. Same color as yours. I've never been able to do a road trip on my bike but someday would love too! Thanks for sharing your trips!

[@justislay]

Thanks for putting this together, good job! It was a fun watch for me as I had ridden many of the roads to many of the places you chronicled in this video last year as well. Utah in particular was a spectacular place for riding, nice to ride it again vicariously through your video. :)

[@hicknalley]

Hey Rick! Just got a Kawasaki Concours this year! Plan on putting on lots of miles. Thanks for the inspiration I love your videos!

[@user-ul3vz6rv7e]

Very Nice I watch every moment in your journey. From. THAILAND

[@OldGuyonaBike]

I know this is the second time I have watched this through, I did a lot of your west coast roads in '08 but wasn't videoing as much as I do now. Love all your south-west footage. Making me want to plan another trip down that way.

[@rodneykenner2538]

thanks for sharin your adventures

[@greenluck10]

Dude, I think your trip inspired me and my Dad. Me and him drove all the way from Long Island, NY all the way to Riverside, WY. We stopped at various KOAs along the way including in Nebraska in the corn fields and majority of the nice one in Colorado. We did all of this on the back of the bike as well for 3 weeks riding, exploring and enjoying the view, and y'know what? It's the best trip I ever had in my entire life and like my Dad said, a trip on a bike is FAR different than a trip in a car or truck.

[@ricksandyfox]

That's Awesome!! Great respect for the two of you. So many people talk about a grand trip like that, but few actually follow through with it. Those memories will stick with you the rest of your life and the stories will be passed down to the next generation.

[@ianaristotlethompson4186]

Well, quite a trip. Have to say through your seat and out through your eyes you showed me some of the sights I really aught to be looking at through my eyes. Thanks for a wonderful film.

[@funonutube100]

Hey Rick: Out of all the biker videos i have ever seen this one is by far the best!!! This is excellent work, i thoroughly enjoyed every minute and will watch it many times over! Ride safe Bro keep your knees in the breeze!!!

[@TheDe1deonly]

Bravo! Loved it, and saw places I've been and places I wish I had... Thanks a million for taking the time and effort to document your ride....

[@albion2742]

Rick thats funny, two days rain per year. I had friends over from UK and the day we went to Death Valley it rained and was only about 50f in May.

[@masterspin7796]

I got my SaddleSore 1000 certification on my Dragster RR...Next up is a 2022 BMW 1250 R/T cant wait to hit the road...thanks for the vid!

[@Pilatuspcsix]

I used to own a 2003 Concours but I sold it because of that incredible vibration in the handlebars so total respect for being able to ride that far with your motorcycle. aside from the Connie buzz it was an awesome bike.

[@GPz84]

Never understood all they hype on the 'buzz'. I get the typical inline 4 buzz, but nothing I would consider annoying

[@williamwhite9767]

There must have been something wrong with your bike. I owned a 2004 Concours and I didn't notice any vibration at all or at least anything I'd consider a vibration.

[@stevemanner7452]

Dude, from Jacksonville to San Diego...., you were in the zone.

[@jkro30a]

I watched the first 10 minutes then I couldn't stop. Sure would have loved hearing that iconic engine, though! Got a C10 in my garage too. Too bad you skipped the GC North Rim; you were so close. The ride into the one lodge there is fantastic. This is the best travel vlog I've seen. Very well done. Thanks for posting.

[@kkechter]

I’ve ridden many of these roads. Planning to ride a few I’ve missed. Thanks for sharing!

[@midnightrider8283]

I don't understand why you don't have more subscribers. Your videos are magnificent and awe inspiring please keep sharing. I'm glued to your videos. Then I go ride my F6b. Then I return and watch more 3-4 hours later 😀. Your videos make my solo rides more exciting. Great Job. The best I've discovered so far.

[@dhblan8591]

Just Watched in 2021 and enjoyed every minute. This was an epic journey and I envy your adventure, but I could not have done it on a bike ;-). Wife and I drove your route from Vegas around Zion, Bryce and over to Monument Valley and it was amazingly beautiful. But we cheated and flew in and back from Vegas. Stayed a night in Bluff, Ut and ate at that diner under those two standing rock formations. Thanks for the memories.

[@RayRayLitFam]

Right on man. Love the connie. Got one myself.

[@TheSailer58]

Great movie, I´ve been in the Southwest (Nationalpark- Area) twice and it was a very stunning experience. Thanks a lot for that movie and have a good time. Greetings from Germany!

[@jmylee]

Very nice video, very details and I like the music background. I may follow your trip one day. Thanks

[@missionplatinum]

Rick the video and stills are breathtaking! Kudos to you for a great adventure.

[@davestafford8560]

That bike has done you proud. I watched the torture you put it through going to Prudhoe Bay. Great video loved it.

[@ace1usmc]

I did the same trip in August 2015. My favorite vacation by far. It was great to watch your video and see it all again! :)

[@egalitarianvegan8806]

Really have enjoyed your videos. Have watched them each more than once. Look forward to hopefully seeing more of your adventures.

[@lifeenvironments]

Delightful. Nothing more needs to be said, my friend.

[@tdublove9558]

I must say this is the best video on KZbin I ever watched the scores being played are great the 34 hour coast to coast was insane that took some guts and an iron butt 🤭

[@cozysouth]

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing it.

[@dumberdrumerstickz0534]

best one I've ever seen

[@mathewandhismotorcycle9233]

Great Video Rick! I have watched all of the videos you have posted and they are great. I live in Utah and it is a wonderful place to ride. It was fun to see it through another person's perspective.

[@hershchat]

Every time I see this video, I am inspired.

[@hunteroftruth4986]

Thanks Rick1 Can't even imagine crossing Death Valley on horse back 100+ years ago!

[@mikesimpson6757]

I love your videos dude. My wife and I are riding to Deadhorse Alaska next year from Sanford NC on our Ural

[@ricksandyfox]

Wow - what an epic ride! In a sidecar?

[@LeeStratton]

awesome. I live in San Diego and am planning to ride to Daytona bike week in March. Can't wait. I've been planning and preparing for a year.

[@IncogNito-gg6uh]

It's great to watch a tour video where the camera isn't on the end of a selfie-stick most of the trip.

[@30231253]

Dear Friend, you're Really Fantastic by Riding alone with such many Best View

[@chuniquepaceno470]

That trip certainly sounds like NO FUN! Why would anyone want to subject themselves to such a grueling test for no apparent reason? I'm planning this same trip from Florida to the west coast on the old highway 90 to relive a 1963 family trip we took, but will definitely be taking my time in doing it...also on a 2003 Kawasaki Concours. That being said, really enjoyed the video and found those two coyotes you encountered unbelievably approachable. I've seen many coyotes in my travels, but never saw a couple that just stood there and watched me pass by. They usually trot away, so I found that particular encounter of yours very interesting and sweet.

[@New_life61]

Masterpiece, perfectly done, this is the best touring video I've seen yet, great job :)

[@Phlvx]

Superbe vidéo pour un voyage XXL ! Félicitations pour les images et la qualité de l'itinéraire.

[@ricksandyfox]

Merci beaucoup!

[@pods52]

Great video.. planning a Utah bike trip this summer which included these parks, so this is a perfect primer. thanks

[@JohnSmith-zv8km]

fantastic video. Really inspires to take my bike and just go. Well done and thanks.

[@ronschubert6240]

Outstanding video quality!!!!! You don't talk too much either. Keep up the great work!!!!!

[@leschymist1548]

Amazing video. I Loved every minute. of it. I live in Newfoundland, Canada. Your video of your trip here was great too.

[@judithtaylor716]

35 hours non-stop on a motorcycle...my entire body hurts just thinking about it. Amazing ride

[@ricksandyfox]

:-) Yes, I was quite weary and looking for food and a bed ASAP. I had pretty much ran out of "sense of humor" at that point, but was elated that I had pulled it off. (Once. Not again.) The good news is that I had made some good choices on seat/handlebars/pegs, and made enough short trips to make sure that everything was as comfortable as possible. When I arrived in San Diego, I had no seat pain or back pain at all. Only fatigue mixed with relief.

[@artmchugh5644]

Heading out. from Pennsylvania in August to the northwestern states on our ducati multistrada for 5 weeks !!! Love your video and have been making notes for stops !!! 😄

[@ricksandyfox]

Sounds like fun! Note that by using the SPOT link in the description, you can find the exact location of every place I stopped, camped, etc. Ride safe and enjoy your trip!

[@artmchugh5644]

ricksandyfox thanks for the tip ! I am not real hip to the computer/ interweb thing I'm old 😄65 .

[@jollyrgr2854]

Great video. Makes me want to hit a couple extra places on my trip this year. Thank you for sharing.

[@doylee469]

Thanks so much for this piece of art... great accomplishment.. this video is giving me ideas already

[@NoneYaBidness762]

That’s pretty dang awesome. Thanks!

[@triumph951000]

My son and I LOVE this video !!!

[@edwardmiller6353]

Great video and scenery. Your commentary helps makes it more interesting than a video with music. Thanks!

[@spanky522]

Great video! Thanks for sharing. You did a great job and the trip looked like fun. I'm thinking about heading out that way soon also.

[@kevinalexander3833]

Nice video. You did a good job. I will keep this route and things to see on my to do list.

[@danielhilley4818]

Rick's Odyssey! Wow, that was epic

[@randyoflht]

Unbelievable Journey. You made the CC portion look easy.

[@nononsenseBennett]

I see a lineup of MCs post covid! Stunning images.

[@tavofj6299]

Hermoso viaje!!! Felicitaciones!! Abrazo desde Argentina!!

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[@bibanelu01]

sir,watching your vid is like a beautiful dream for me.i hope someday i will do motorcycle trips. p.s. sorry for my english if i done writing mistakes :)

[@ricksandyfox]

bibanelu01 thanks for the kind words. Understood your English perfectly! I also hope you get a chance to make your own adventure! Good luck and ride safe.

[@wingandaprayeradventures6758]

Good job my friend. My wife and I are heading out West this August for our 6000 mile loop......hope to see some of those places along the way.

[@Donfleebie1]

A masterpiece! Thanks.

[@madmak9]

Well done Rick! How the heck did you stay alert going 2,412 miles in 35 hours? WOW!

[@fpvfalcon2184]

LOVE THIS TRIP! Thanks for posting! Planning a trip like this on a Harley Fatboy!

[@inthenameofjustice8811]

In my extended experience of watching these videos the removal of music is usually a great improvement. Things I loved: The commentary. The excellent photography and stunning views and the great still shots. Things I hated: The music and the horrendous sound of the bike that sounded more like a push bike. Over all it was a good film and I am glad I watched it. Thanks.

[@Pete-from-Tn]

5th time I have watched it. And sure to watch it a few more times. Love it and great job. Wish I could ride that many miles in a month. Also agree no need for music. Just the sound of the bike, along with you filling in. Works for almost all bike riders.

[@jmccurdy7007]

Rick, awesome travel log there. Never cut out those curvy bits. Ever...

[@ryanhunt2619]

I enjoyed every min of your video, thanks so much for sharing

[@scottbordelon7602]

Thanks far sharing you’re adventures. . We really enjoy watching you’re videos. When are you going on your next ride Scott

[@ricksandyfox]

Scott Bordelon - Thanks! No new rides planned.

[@rachmuch5226]

nice trip beautiful road.

[@bobwhite1002]

You make great videos. Thank you sir.

[@aaronsanchez2040]

Very nice, very well done.

[@Trailrunnner70]

Awesome video, one of the best I've seen.

[@rowdyriemer]

If you're ever in the Texas Panhandle again, you should check out Palo Duro Canyon, which is a bit south of Amarillo. Also, the Canadian River Valley to the north of Amarillo is much more interesting than what you see along I-40.

[@georgedenny76]

Sure love the great riding music

[@vittorio8000]

Thank's Rick

[@zalo_tuandriverga]

been watching your video time after time I am still being impressed. very admirable lifestyle. thanks for your nice video, such a great contribution to youtube. p/s I wonder why you don't get many ratings for this one

[@2nomind]

Those highway straightaways and the urge to taste the wind.

[@happy1oflove]

That chair took some heavy Scroggin! lol

[@heatherflute123]

Thanks for sharing! Great video! I'm looking to go on a solo trip this year, never been out west (I'm from FL).....I hope it will be as awesome as yours, and I hope I don't slip and knock my bike over. Also keeping my fingers crossed for as little rain as possible :P

[@sonboogie]

Remarkable travels. I tip my hat to you sir.

[@seekerBill]

Wow spectacular video!