Scooters Across America

This is the story of our scooter adventure from San Francisco to New York. Info on next years ride at: sites.google.com/site/gpskevi...

[@Johnwillbegone]

Everyone commenting on the scooters... but the beauty of this video is that it was father and son. Well Done Dad.

[@DustinBackpacks]

I always wanted to ride a moped across the country... car too easy.. motorcycle too easy.. moped now thats an adventure!

[@travis6231]

i agree bud, i would love to try it xD

[@bradfeet3553]

That's awesome! I wish I could've done this with my dad.

[@martincanavati]

You were not limited by the cc capacity of the motorcycles, great trip, truly admirable! Congratulations!

[@sdanville]

$100.00 scooter across the USA. Outstanding.

[@Alexgomez411]

Hahaha yesss

[@rollingstone3017]

Slow and easy. Now that's the way to see the country, experience the wide open spaces of America!! Sometimes keeping it simple is so much more freeing. Well done.

[@michaeloxman3820]

As a fellow chinese scooter rider with over 13,000 miles logged so far I congratulate you on your trip and thank you for showing the ability of our scoots!!

[@steveo726]

I have a django and I love it

[@Taken.By.Christopher]

That's awesome. I have a 50cc challenger and I definitely know the struggles of going up hills lol. I wish I had someone who had the balls to do this with me. Thanks for the bringing me along the journey. Keep being amazing

[@ajjoseph6017]

Let’s do it 🤟🏻

[@Taken.By.Christopher]

@@ajjoseph6017 I've upgraded to the 250 ☺

[@lloyd67lp]

I am planning a scooter trek across the US from Florida to Los Angeles in the Fall of this year. Your adventure was really inspiring.

[@barrybegley5379]

THIS was an amazing adventure, the memories of which will last a lifetime. The line in the movie "Larry Crowne" with Tom Hanks where Talia states that "A MAN ON A SCOOTER CAN ACCOMPLISH ANYTHING" rings true for you fellows. Very, very well done. An Inspiration, indeed. It speaks well, also, of the durability of the inexpensive 50 cc scooter. Greetings from Ontario, Canada.

[@michaelpolkabla4750]

I just bought a 2003 Suzuki Burgman 650cc.I would love to go on a scooter trip someday.The video was great.Really enjoyed it.

[@Steve-qw8ll]

I recently purchased a 2007 Burgman 400. Love it. I want to plan a cross country trip next spring

[@donniedarko1345]

What an awesome video! Im sure you guys made some amazing memories from your trip! Just got my first scooter today and I've got scooter fever!

[@0utriderzero]

I just read up on this adventure and loved it. Now I find this video. Awesome!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

I rode my 50cc Zuma from Mn to SC…the best!

[@exsleepyink]

Did any police bother you? Here, we can only ride 50cc on roads 35 mph and below (and NY drivers are crazy), but I would love to pull it off, somehow

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@exsleepyink One night I was camping on a hill above a small town, someone was shooting a gun in an apartment complex near by and came looking around. Once they figured out it wasn't me, they left me alone. I took the smallest roads possible. I also rode a 49cc Honda Spree from Mobile, Al to the UP of Michigan. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIvOhpZsYqt7qbc

[@exsleepyink]

Back Waters and Back Roads Just watched. Pretty awesome. Do you have any of your route from MN to NC? Here on LI the Suffolk County Police love giving tickets and making quotas. Are there any comprehensive resources that show you routes that don’t go above 40, for the country? I’ve exist seen the scooter’s across America gps route

[@rtorbert0406]

Awesome and Thank You for sharing your experience riding across America.

[@garbagepailkids81]

Thank you for sharing this adventure! I’m sure your son will remember this trip forever.

[@gocaveman]

Men I love it I love it I love it! Came across this vid and just can't take the smile of my face. The cape was my favorite part and father and son interaction great job.

[@paisano85]

I really enjoyed the conversations that you had with people.

[@keith4usa1]

UNBELIEVABLE AND WHAT A BRILLIANT VIDEO..WELL DONE AND THANKS FOR SHARING !!

[@geoffsaunderson5766]

What an awesome little mission for you and your son. Plan to come to the states for a ride next year, but on something a little bigger hopefully 🙂

[@robertsalyers1351]

When me and the family went on vacation to Myrtle Beach me and my son rented 50CC scooters and rode all over the city it was awesome I ended up buying me a scooter about a year later

[@mg016]

Love your video trip. I just got me a scooter two weeks ago and love it. Now I want to drive across America because of your video, thanks!!!!

[@konstitrottmann3779]

Awesome video. Encouraged me sooo much to take my scooter from Germany down to Italy! :)

[@CodeByRaeYT]

I'm going to do this! Thank you for the inspiration! :)

[@johnmcconnell6294]

Awesome idea. I've thought about doing it before. I met someone that has gone up hwy 52 from SC into Canada and loved it.

[@glxzyzy1221]

Never have I enjoyed a video so much 💯

[@Shadowproto17]

This is just a charming cool video. I loved every second

[@oxfordgreenbus]

Great story, just bought a scooter myself after hiring a couple on Greek holidays and being impressed with the easy ride. Thanks for sharing the fun, oh and the start up noise is the sticking starter motor. Had some old cars in the past and they were notorious for it.

[@robertlowe1249]

TRADING MY HARLEY FOR A SCOOTER. JUST MORE FUN....ALL I NEED IS 2 WHEELS AND A MOTOR

[@michaelcarey3105]

Great adventure, especially on tiny bikes, spot on!

[@johngreeley4113]

I am enjoying you tube at it's best. Thank you.

[@jeffreyhurst9552]

Fantastic story. On a scooter? Even more amazing.

[@808BURN3RS]

I thought I wouldn't like your video - but I did . If I could I would rather go cross country like you guys did with a small engine than a full size motorcycle . Lots more challenging

[@diegojimenez7230]

what a good adventure! greetings from Mexico City

[@redsorgum]

Great video, thanks for posting!

[@lukefox6146]

Awesome video,reli happy wen I see videos like just shows what fun can be had on smaller capacity motors when traveling.gona do something like one day..thanks mutch respect bro

[@melih2908]

The video makes you want to ride this path too. Especially the empty streets are very fascinating for someone from Europe.

[@davidk1579]

Great Video, enjoyed very much.

[@kevinposey4722]

WOW!! Wonderful video. I think I am going to go out and my sons and I some scooters and do a cross country trip now. I'm in oregon, so maybe we'll make Savannah, Georgia our destination. Thank you very much for the entertainment and inspiration!

[@timhudson1846]

Did you ? Hope you did.

[@logoidea4u]

You guys make my day!! I have a 2020 taotao 150cc , and I couldn’t enjoy it that much because the COVID!!

[@robertsalyers1351]

That is awesome would love to know more about what kind of bikes you guys have and what modifications you've done to them I now own my first scooter ever a 2018 Honda PCX 150 I'm loving it

[@larryherrera]

Amazing journey.

[@Alexgomez411]

amazingly awesome!!!!!inspiring

[@duskintheforest584]

you guys are nuts! but it looked like huge fun!

[@kachiskid]

Awesome adventure guys!

[@tljent79]

It's funny how you come across things. My son is 10 years old and I'm starting the process of researching what is pretty much parallel to what this father and son has done. I can hear the happiness in both your voices. Have you made any trips since this? I've been in love with scooters since I was a little kid...seeing some other kids with a Yamaha Razz in the late 80's my obsession was born!

[@AudiophileTubes]

GREAT video, gents! I thoroughly enjoyed watching all of it, and was riveted. I will never look at my Chinese Lifan 110 GY-3 (Honda CT-70 clone) the same way again. I've had one in the garage for years, and just ride it around the block, thinking I don't want to get stranded anywhere if I take it too far. I also have a vintage HONDA MB5 50cc bike, which i'm contemplating taking to Alaska and back, from Ohio (not really).

[@sudhakaran7520]

Scooters are so much fun 😃

[@michaelsupple6081]

So refreshing. Thanks. :)

[@dollarbill2219]

Excellent.....just goes to show, "size don't matter".

[@lancaster72680]

This is amazing I have to do this!!!!

[@fryingsquirrel4433]

glad you didn't get killed in newark! Really enjoyed this video and hope I can do something like this one day

[@thebestisyettocome4114]

April 2020. Wonderful 👍

[@sparkofmyspiritualwisdom1323]

cool video I have wanted to go across the usa on my 50cc scoot for a long time people don't realize how dependable some of the Chinese scooter can be I put 3,500 miles on a gy6 scooter in 3 month but I bet you guys put well over that in less time really cool look forward to more videos like this :)

[@usernamemykel]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video, having bought my first scooter ("Genuine Buddy 50", made in Taiwan, the motor scooter capital of the world, the "Genuine" company headquartered in Chicago), a couple of weeks ago. My scooter is a two stroke, derestricted (no speed governors), and though it's certainly not broken in yet, I coast at 45 mph, plenty good for neighborhood jaunts. I am thrilled for you that your "bikes" made it all that distance without breaking down. I sometimes get an 'arugah!" noise when I press my starter switch, and the dealer says that it is nothing to be concerned about. How, by what means that is, did you plan your trip to avoid highways with minimum speed limits above your bike's capabilities? I'd like to know that because you really have encouraged me to travel beyond my immediate neighborhood. Best wishes!

[@bluemoonriderlipa6880]

This is what riding is all about. Funny stuff with the folks from Iowa. Any issues finding gas/lodging along the way? Great Video, Thanks

[@Edwerdman]

You guys are awesome ,I would like for you guys to come to Brazil and we will go across South America and then towards North Americal riding on a motorized bicycles,wow ,and that'll be fun ......l

[@Hundvaktaren]

Very inspiring vid!

[@dechannigan2980]

Remember reading a book years ago, about two scooter riders doing a cross country trip from NY to california back in 1964.., those little engines must get fairly heated..

[@aquaazul69]

Great video

[@davidrivera778]

Look like fun this answers my question for long distances drive miami to new york would be easy task.

[@fojnica2226]

nice story..greetings from croatia

[@TheMikeMacchi]

Heck yeah!! I'll go with you!

[@steveo726]

Great adventures

[@donovansmith7841]

Just seen your vid. Pretty cool. The screeching sound you are hearing on start up is made by the starter motor sticking. They can be rebuilt if you are mechanically inclined. Otherwise, replace with new.

[@gpskevin]

Donovan Smith Wow right answer after a year. It took us a long time to find the problem but you called it. Nice job gpsKevin

[@searcy95]

starter bendix going bad .

[@BracaPhoto]

My son turns 18 this year.. great idea ! Except we are a tad closer in the east coast

[@pccoder]

I guess the Amish thought you’d corrupt their souls or something with your camera. Great time and awesome to share it with your son.

[@dale3858]

Really cool!

[@patmurphy389]

that is so cool!! did you stay mostly w/the two lane roads? because i know your not allowed to take them on the interstates here in tenn., i have 2 scooters, a honda ruckus & honda metropolitan-i love them What did you all ride?

[@cyrusloynes687]

You guys really proved the quality of some of these Chinese bikes! I have been keeping up with the CT70 replicas on various forums, so was not surprised how well the SSR/Skyteam did, but was more impressed by your $100 used BMS!

[@cascadesouthernmodeltrains7547]

The sound you are hearing on start up is the Bendix drive starting to fail. Usually it is attached to the starter. Sometimes some light oil (wd40 or pb blaster) will cure it, but if it is too worn out the oil will prevent it from locking and thus not starting. My recommendation is get a new starter. Aside from that, awesome trip!

[@burnhamproject]

I’m way late to the party here but what kind of scooter is Jeffrey riding here? I love it!

[@markremillard7536]

Hey I really enjoyed the video.

[@mr.somebody1493]

Can't believe you rode a Chinese Honda 70 clone across America....... Awesome.

[@raycollins4540]

I own a scooter and the gas tank holds approximately 1.5 gals or about 150 miles. You didn't say anything about how easy it was to get fuel especially in the desert. I really like your video and I can relate since I try to commute on my genuine buddy 125 daily in a large Midwest city.

[@ronaldsalvador3753]

Nice hope to see u here in the philippines

[@robfninh]

Nice job guys. No major problems with the Chinese bikes. Awesome.......

[@exsleepyink]

Hey. I found the website. Do you have a play by play route list of the roads you took across? I’ve been sick, and I’m thinking of having someone drive me to the beginning of it, at some point. Thank you! Love this stuff

[@christorrez5412]

cool video! !.....did u guys do any mods on the scooters?....sounds like it was a starter problem! ....did the cops ever mess with u?.....keep up the good work!

[@gaddis111]

Too cool! I wanna hang w you cats... I have a 2006 Big Ruckus and love it!

[@robertsalyers1351]

I would love to do something like this with my son that be awesome

[@ohwell2790]

I am 77 been ridding from 14 years old, never owned a car. Vietnam vet have ridden 1000 CC bikes Harly's to Moto Guzzies and 30 others now ride a Kymco Like 200i and 2012 and have never looked back on those heavy bikes. These can go anywhere and mine has been super reliable and is very fun to ride. Finally in 2012 getting a wind shield for it. Kingman AZ PLan on ridding many more years. At 77 just renewed my tags for 5 more years. Beer and scooters keep me young. Of course I live in a 55 plus park and everyone thinks I am nuts, but what the hell I am having fun. A men.

[@ohwell2790]

Screwed that up I meant 2021, my how time flys, will get the wind shield in a few days from E-Bay 6/20/2021, someone get my another beer. Sometimes I have just to much fun.

[@vladythetraveler6518]

I wanna go across country in a scooter too! Or moped. How,well,did yours fair up,mountains and how did people treat mopeds on your trip??

[@buttmanroad]

Amazing

[@Tikoyojimbo]

Good Adventure......

[@troidesproject9631]

Awesome.

[@brianwestmoreland3836]

Me and one of my really good friends want to do this down Route 66 starting from Chicago since we're only 30 miles away all the way to Los Angeles

[@inkjob12]

I would love to know your route...what roads did you use that allowed the scooters. I would love to go to Tahoe from the bay area ....but not on the freeways.

[@jiminpcola6611]

What would you think about joining me for a trip from the Clearwater, FL area to the west coast and back?

[@josephbaska4417]

If you happen to pass through Tallahassee let me know

[@25inspector]

Amazing feat...I would be scared some car or truck driver would run me over on the highway or not see me riding down the side of the highway. What kind of jackets are those? Are they riding jackets?

[@sdimas73]

You should show us where you stayed along the way.

[@firestormlivingsolutions]

I didn't want it to end

[@satajet100]

very very cool guys

[@BradBrother]

This is all so unbelievable

[@805Dak]

How did you guys plan for gas?

[@nrcg2317]

You guys do this again, let me know...I'll join you!!

[@slrs3908]

I'm sure someone has told you already, but the lower air pressure at elevation causes carbureted engines to run extra rich.

[@Not-Just-Cars]

hey I am kick scootering from Canada to South America, departing soon this summer:)

[@tysonfonder9564]

+Chinese Hitchhiker do you have a website?

[@Not-Just-Cars]

my youtube channel but I think Im not doing that this summer im probably gonna hitchhike china this summer

[@geoffsaunderson5766]

How often did you stop to let those little motors cool down? Especially on those miles of hi revs