4,000 Miles Across the USA! | 1979 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead VS 2022 Lowrider ST ep3

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Watch the entire Shovelhead Adventure here! kzbin.info/aero/PLvKUXHbpmTv_VbKVoblwaNL6eXR2MFBCu

[@GMCBigBlock420]

I’m so glad that Ables go fund me has surpassed its goal twice! Shadetree army leaves no man behind!🤟🏻🤟🏻🏍🏍

[@nickdizonc32]

Why do they keep increasing the goal though?

[@blackcircle8610]

@@nickdizonc32 They probably didn’t realize how long recovery takes. If he’s going to a physical rehab hospital he won’t be back to work for a while most likely.

[@GMCBigBlock420]

@@nickdizonc32 it’s really the physical therapy that’s gonna start being the wildcard in relation to the bill. The way he’s recovering is going to determine how much he needs. Honestly I was surprised how little they were asking for in the first place… Relative to how Hurt he got

[@brandonmacon3317]

Shits not cheap. Half a million for a shattered pelvis and a year and a half off work during rehab ( my experience) and their were others you meet at rehab and doctors visits that had it way worse than me.

[@nickdizonc32]

@@brandonmacon3317 Now that makes more sense. I thought they were given a bill or ballpark of how much they needed. In any event I gave what I could

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Huge special thanks to all the weirdos on Patreon and Discord, we wouldn’t be able to make these videos without your support! www.patreon.com/shadetreesurgeon

[@thicctomato4977]

Which tier gets you access to the discord?

[@shadetreesurgeon]

@@thicctomato4977 all of them. And you don’t have to stay on the Patreon, discord membership is lifetime even for one dollar one time!

[@thicctomato4977]

@@shadetreesurgeon signing up now, see you there 😉

[@davidhansen4927]

@@shadetreesurgeon Damnit, you were in Rancho Cordova, CA? I live right next to that Cyclegear. I missed a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet you. Ride safe, enjoy the weather.

[@WAZZUjohn03]

It is all too easy to get caught up in crushing miles for a cross country trip. I applaud you and David for taking the time to enjoy the sights and take in the whole experience. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@joel8034]

Just after 12:30 you mentioned downtown Calaveras. Made me think of a story about the jumping frogs of Calaveras County. Thanks!

[@johnnysechrist6313]

While stationed in San Diego in 71 my old trusty 53 Panhead chopper took me back to NC and back twice without a breakdown.

[@dannyharrison7591]

I’m currently stuck in Sydney airport for the next few hours on my (very delayed) way back to New Zealand. Thank you so much for putting a 1+ hour video up, sir. Basically gave me a movie of your crazy-ass self to pass the time with.

[@ChaseJasperDown]

You know, I’m a truck driver and I drive all over the country. And yes, it’s an incredible experience. Such an awesome video man. Thank you for sharing this ride with us! Oh and yes rental box trucks are the worst. Looking forward to the next video! Looks like so drama is about to happen.

[@humdinger5701]

We gotta remind ourselves every now and then how lucky we are that we get to see what the mass majority of people never will.

[@JFKeNn3dy]

I drove a rental box truck for 2 years waiting on a replacement flatbed, and yes they are the worst.

[@fistfulofgoldwing]

So, I enjoy following your travels in Google earth and checking things out. That red hill before you stopped at the Area 51 center was Lathrop Wells Cone, basically a cinder cone---An extinct volcano. Can't wait for the Finale!

[@captdramamine]

Thanks Josh for sharing your trip with us. I made a trip from Tampa to Dallas in '08 on a '91 Virago 750. My two week trip turned into three as my bike got worse. My break downs forced me to make up scheduled stops. So I took advantage of the night and met a lot of great people. I even found myself on stage playing guitar at a honky-tonk bar in Mississippi. I rode through two hurricanes and got home in time to shower and head to the airport for a business trip. I wish I would have documented my trip like you are now.

[@joalvarez6252]

Do the trip again man! Get you a go pro! Time waits for no Man!

[@ianloyd6384]

That would’ve been awesome to see. Those are the best moments that you remember in life... being invited on stage in some random honky-Toni bar in some random place, with random people who you’ll never see again. Good time! 🙌🏻👏🏻

[@Paul20661]

*ALREADY EXITED TO SEE THE END OF THIS TRILOGY* What is dead may never die !

[@Paul20661]

So next Wednesday Please as late as possible so I can catch it after work Like 8 PM for you or 7 would be perfect for me , even 6

[@CandyBarMoto]

Didn't get to watch live today. But I am super looking forward to you impressions of UTAH 👍

[@_type1rider]

Tioga Pass. I took that same route into Yosemite from the desert 15 years ago and dream of going back! The desert tide on 395 is amazing too. Check out Mono Lake too.

[@oldycow]

Yo thanks for coming out and hanging with me and my pops Busted, it was a good time.

[@ChefPelle]

A few years back I bought a 20K miles, one owner, 100% original, unmolested 1982 Low Rider. It didn't leak a drop of oil until I poured fully synthetic in it. Rode it for a couple of years and it never missed a beat. Now I have a 1982 FXRS Super Glide 2.

[@StumbleBee13]

Part II: The Calm Before the Shitstorm. Great vid. The desert and its long miles are to be respected.

[@dn5751]

Thank you for giving the East Sierras and the Desert the recognition they deserve.

[@trab74]

Thank you for sharing this adventure through our beautiful country i may never see it in person but the last 1:19:35 i felt as though i was. Only you could keep my attention that long on a video. Again thank you for being the bad ass Creator you are. I look forward to more from you and Chey and the rest of The Brap Star Family

[@HDDynalowrider]

You can do anything, it may not be perfect and it may be on the cheap but you can do it if you want it.

[@westho7314]

Your 4000 miles across America title suggests you fortunately made it back to FLA on that AMF rattle trap & you obviously survived to tell the story. The end of this segment suggests an " it is what it is" preview of things to come with relying on a shovel head, much lless a sportster version of a shovelhead. Back in the late 60's i bought a '66 Electra Glide & got an unwanted & orphaned 67 Sportster thrown in the deal as a perk for good measure by the seller, A deal too good to be true, both had low mileage & were newer bikes, all for $800. I rode those bikes for a short while between their all to common downtimes. Both those shovel heads were total AMF junk-o- rama. Don't know what i was thinking when i sold my original reliable & great running '38 knuckle & 53 panhead, somehow thinking i was upgrading to a more modern bike because they had electric start. & i cringe to think that both those cool original antique bikes i sold to buy shovelhead junk were likely reduced into mind less, brake less Knuckle/Pan choppers by some torch wielding mental midget or a throw back hack fantasizing on bad drugs in the late 60's. I am happy i got to experience riding the old Harleys riding all over the southwest US back when i was a snot nosed kid & they were affordable and actually functional units. You could ride a long while on those old machines on and off road, with a little mechanical aptitude, some common sense and the patience to keep to the required protocal of a pre ride check for loose stuff before every ride. Harley has come a long way with reliability since the shovelhead.. The weekend warrior outlaw biker wannabe image thing these days is a bit much. Tough guy dentists and lawyers having their identity or mid life crisis, all dressed to the 10's in their new leathers, going unshaven for a whole weekend must scream out freedom to them. At least all motorcycles and their riders are alot more common on the road these days & riders, bikes are far more diverse & socially acceptable then back in those Easy Rider times.

[@vikingplumber9541]

I grew up riding in Las Vegas. Watching you ride around the surrounding canyon roads, especially Red Rock Loop brought back a ton of memories. It's too bad you had to do the Virgin River Gorge run to St. George in the dark... In the daylight, it's a beautiful drive with rainbows of red & orange colored canyon walls, & beautifully banked corners. Poor Shovley... Can't wait for the next episode!

[@mikefisher1814]

Best motorcycle channel on KZbin. Keep it up brother!

[@thejerseyj5479]

When you take us on a motorcycle trip, we are ON a motorcycle. Perfect, the view over the handlebars, the exhaust note, we're with you.

[@bobyboo5063]

Enjoy it man I had a 1974 shovel chop for 13 years and loved it. the best buz ever.

[@mannydcbianco]

Very few KZbinrs can match the sheer epicness of your cross country adventures, Mr Shadetree. Man I just love going on these long and epic journeys with you, albeit just as a viewer, and it makes me want to get out there and do the same.

[@erbeset1]

Man your videos are so therapeutic...and they also give me no excuse to not pack up my bike and to hit the road. I often find roadblocks to not ride to where I want to go...vids like this inspire.

[@cavemanwolf8280]

I too have owned and ridden my '71 FLH for 35 years so I feel your pain!

[@twiztid420cronic]

Just got home from a 2 day 1500km trip and walk in the door and see an hour long shadetree video and my weekend is now completed

[@oilgasoline3021]

Crossing the continent without a lick of leather. Straight madman!

[@newenglandbiker2220]

Amazing! You passed while on Folsom Blvd the home my wife grew up in and where I served in the Air Force after I returned from overseas which has closed down now. Her mom still lives there. My wife was very excited when she saw you pass threw her hometown. Thanks man!! Stay safe!!

[@travisbartholomew747]

You didn’t even see the best part of Yosemite, brother! If you get out this way again, I would be honored to lead a ride up there for you (I live in Silicon Valley).

[@tannernelson7439]

Fixing up my 82 sportster and for some reason the dirty shame is calling my name I’m from Austin Texas and itching for a road trip on my steed!

[@chad3625]

I’ve never met David other than your videos… i gotta say, he’s about the best ride or die friend you could ever ask for. Josh, you and David fuckin rock!!!🤘🏻

[@benchilton6275]

I randomly clicked on this video and I’m so glad I did. That town is Angels Camp, and that lake is New Melones. I have a house up that way and I take my boat out on that lake all the time. It was cool to see you guys cruise through somewhere so familiar to me.

[@tykiisel8801]

One of the things I like most about your videos like this is how much you enjoy riding through the landscape. It's easy to take this kind of riding for granted. It's obvious you don't. Keep it up.

[@RAM-VIC]

dude I'm loving this hour long video from a trip as big as this like seriously! I hate it when KZbinrs condense it into a 15 min video, im like is this all you have to show for it!!?? lol

[@stevenwright6573]

It is a hell of a thing sometimes to ride a bike up over a pass then drop down the other side, get a glimpse of the land through descending canyons all the way out to a valley thousands of feet below and across that for a hundred miles. Those images imprint in your mind and soul. You carry them with you forever. It's beautiful in a way you never forget.

[@stormchaser74]

You got to live my dream. Ever since I was a teen I've wanted to travel coat to coast on an FXR or Dyna. Every time I get saved up some to buy a bike a medical bill hits me and wipes me out again. 30 years later and I'm still no closer to my goal. Thanks for sharing your journey with everyone.

[@ruebensemer1808]

You hit it right..... that oak fire is over 15k now! You rode through the guts of my stomping grounds, norcal roads kick ass!

[@garrettsharp89]

Hey man, only 10 minutes into the video but had to chime in. Please say a prayer for the people in Mariposa. There’s a huge wildfire that is currently devastating the area. I’ve lived in Texas for the past decade but was born in Merced, CA (45 minutes from Mariposa) and it sucks to see them get hit by another major wildfire again. Can’t wait for the remaining hr of this video, be safe man !

[@ricka6780]

Really enjoyed the longer video. Some amazing views

[@johngifford7725]

We did our honeymoon in Mariposa and Yosemite. This video makes me love Kansas even more. Eff California. Still looks like a great time.

[@656THOR]

Taking the road you did out of Mammoth is so cool. Thats the best way to get there.

[@badasstrucker79]

You and David are absolutely inspirational with your adventures We spent 4 months in St George last winter beautiful place to ride out there By far this has been be of my favorite you tube videos of all time!!

[@frankfilippone9679]

I was the same way when I visited Florida in early February, I kept saying "Why is it 80 Degrees?" Then got back to Long Island NY and it was Freezing! As soon as we got to NJ, the roads solid ice and cars were off the road spun out! I was like "Wasn't it just 85 Degrees?" I liked Florida in the winter, perfect riding weather! And there's no way that fugly fairing new POS sounds as good as a Shovel head! No way! You're also making me feel ancient every time you say "44 years old" 47 on the 28th, and I forgot last comment to say Happy Birthday Brother 🎂

[@jobucklandbuckland8031]

well im enjoying this great vid , i did a journey yesterday bought a Honda Rebel 250 then rode it 235 miles home here in the UK , took the A road route through villages and towns missing out the motorways what a great ride what great scenery m got home at 2am extremely tired quite achy and can defiantly say Rebel seats are not for long distance and being 6ft 1 i noticed the rebels small size, but i loved it especially the night sky

[@KeViNMCMXXCIX]

Amazing sceneries in this one. Next episode will be a tense one holy shit.

[@mainframe64]

Now you are having a proper shovelhead adventure. I have one or two extra years (OK a couple of decades). This is bringing back pre mobile phone era memories. Excellent work. Keep at it.

[@devinhutman3435]

On that highway (i15) heading into st George the nut holding my comp sprocket came off on my fxr, I pulled off on the only dirt patch on the side of the highway in the mountains there and I was having heat stroke (well over 100 degrees with no shade) so I wasn’t thinking straight, I pulled off my primary cover and put the nut back on with red lock tight and some pliers I had. Road it to Zion Harley and they stayed late to help me get back home to Vegas lol. Super cool guys at that dealership.

[@ianloyd6384]

You just beat the Yosemite super-fire by a few weeks. CA governor declared a “state of emergency” due to the huuuge terrible fire in the area around, & inside or Yosemite Nat’l Park. 🔥 is really bad right now 😕

[@fishingjoe683]

Never been farther west than west Texas. You just gave me a few more things to put on my bucket list.

[@brandonw675]

As a Floridan that spent 15 years in Northern California, your reaction was so fun. I remember have the same one. Glad you got to experience it!

[@zackarybrown6752]

A happy late birthday Josh. Best of wishes I hope you had a good party with lots of friends!

[@mikemiller7614]

That was awesome!!!! Felt like I was riding across the U.S. myself!

[@bunniebray]

that canyon riding into St George is one of my favorite on a bike

[@Leftycraig48]

Sorry I missed you guys last night, spent half the day on the road and just couldn't face getting back on the bike, ride up to Ybor and then across the Howard Frankenstein and back. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOSH!

[@TheRealLennox]

Absolutely marvelous video brother. Black Hammer and White Lightning ROLLIN!!!!

[@lennycruz4558]

56:17 shadetree surgeon enjoying the shade of the tree 🌴💜🧡♥️👍

[@johnmichaelroberts4126]

Thank God for ,David. Great video. 👍

[@gravityryder8437]

What I love about Shatdrtree is he truly doesn’t give a fuck what anyone thinks

[@TheChachochido]

Thanks for taking us on the adventure, much appreciated!!

[@charlesferguson448]

I did it with a half hat helmet in July from olive branch Mississippi to Tonopah Nevada take highway 93 from kingman Arizona to Phoenix Arizona to I-10 you can pick up highway 93 from I-215 across hover dam and lake mead

[@Anuskasv0]

One of the best vids SS has done (so far).

[@christiankrippler9162]

we did the same trip at night through St. George, we could see those same canyon walls, we actually back tracked the next day to see the canyon road in the daylight...awesome scenery.

[@thevirginiaindian6749]

Yes, being nice to people pays off. I started talking to an older man driving around in his Corvair. He showed me his barn of motorcycles including 2 shovelheads. He hooked me up with his friend that was selling an older shovel head. I bought his 1980 Low Rider shovel head 2 days later! Good original condition. This was just 2 weeks ago.

[@skottlee8959]

How's the shovel?

[@joalvarez6252]

Awesome soundtrack Shadey T! 👌 keep the wheels turning and the beavers grinning 😀!

[@Jerseydoosh]

I've ridden that road 3 times and although it's absolutely beautiful during the day, I wholeheartedly recommend doing at least once at night. Had a choice of slow roasting during a 120+ day or an 80 degree night. So glad I did because now I fully understand how many stars are out there and how truly insignificant we are in the grand scheme of things. Sky was bright enough that a headlight was overkill. If any of you get a chance, even for just a couple of miles out of town, do it.

[@ss4ludwig]

I hate that this channel isn't at 500,000 subs at least. I watch other motovlogger channels that aren't half as great, but have 4 times the subs. Life is indeed not fair...

[@davidhaworth7152]

100%

[@manicrymes]

Damn, You Guys were 5 mins from my house in Vegas. Should have stopped by. I have Cold Beer and you're always welcome! So glad you made it to the Happy Burrow. That's one of our Favorite spots on all the Motorcycle Camping Trips we do through Death Valley. Sucks you missed Mountain Springs Bar too. Make a note to stop there on your next Cross Country Trip.

[@arthurleino]

Thanks for sharing this! The PNW has some mighty fine scenery!

[@charliesullivan3192]

I love his videos. So at 13 mins into the video, you ride through a town you called calaveras, it's actually called angels camp, in calaveras County. I don't live there anymore but I grew up there. It was so awesome to watch you ride the roads I grew up riding. Much love and respect, ride safe rubber side down.

[@AM-gx2ur]

Have a 2000 mile trip coming up in a few weeks, and hadn't even considered the sheepskin idea for seat comfort. Thanks for the tip Mr. Swamp Wizard!

[@cayres1955]

Brother! This video was so awesome. You were riding through my home where I grew up, on a shovel head! Made this old guy feel young again.

[@yomangfoo1]

this whole series is just 2 wheel therapy!

[@Emmer_Jayber]

Thank you for putting in the editing time! Making "movies" has got to be a pain. Totally worth it! Thank you

[@tbirddriver5oh]

Lived 10 years in vegas, loved riding out there really miss it

[@Mr.Hopper1]

37:25 was TOTALLY expecting the bar from Dusk till Dawn! You should have gone to see brent from Ghost Town Living channel!

[@SmokeyDaVan]

I spent two weeks in Pahrump in April. You’re right, it’s a good place for a dirt bike, but even better for a KLR! 😎

[@motomike71]

So lucky to be able to drive right through. When I went to Yosemite in June 2021 I had to make a reservation just for a day visit due to COVID protocols. Next time I'm there I want to do it on motorcycle.

[@motorcyclegarage]

Huge fan brother. I used to live in seaside Oregon. Parents still live there. Huge fan of yours!

[@alstone5257]

WOW love this ride video, as I am at age 68 presently putting back together a 1976 shovelhead basket case garage find, that had been sitting for about 12 years First time for me to do one ever. I hope over the next year I would be able to do a long trip on it. BTW I am also in Florida J-Ville, and have been watching your videos, this one inspirers Me. thanks for posting it. Hope your friend is recovering well.

[@lennycruz4558]

Beautiful Josh♥️ absolutely beautiful 🙂 cherish every moment of it 🧡💜

[@UncleBogator]

Man that stretch of nothing yall hit in NV. I could feel that in my soul lol. The emptiness and winds over there can be brutal. And we used to ride it with as little protection as possible and apes because it was more important to look cool even if we were miserable.

[@LadyTam55]

As the Wheel turns may this year be a special one. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Use to hike red rock a few times a month when I live in Vegas on Sunrise Mt.

[@afidarkside]

I love these nearly 90 minute "videos"

[@tonymitchell3985]

Oh dude!!!! I didn't know you coming down through Sacramento. You passed right past my house in Auburn!!! I hope you got to see Yosemite before the fire started. It's currently burning there.

[@97irishflyer]

Seat comfort: Russell Day Long seat. Duluth Trading has underwear called "Buck Naked". Pricey, but life changing when riding. Great trip and video!

[@invictusunum4808]

In July 2020, I drove on Beartooth Highway in Montana on my way to Yellowstone and Grand Teton... Elevation there is upwards of 9000 feet. There were several spots where I could've pulled over and made a snowman with all the snow on the side of the road!

[@markrawlins2685]

And Thanks To David for joining you Josh. You’ll both have so many memories to share and there will be moments when you’ll both say hey do you remember when or that time and you’ll get lost in the moment wow Cherish Them. ✌️

[@jonvan2206]

You really need to hit the Black Hills and Devils tower, those rides are every bit as awesome!

[@Nectarbro]

There is this vista point in Yosemite where you can see El Capitan and half dome with the valley stretching out below you. It's almost worth the trip by its self

[@Spensa10]

I had been thinking about doing a fly and ride, and here you are uploading a video doing one. You're a bad influence 😂

[@Aegis1857]

Been through Death Valley enough to say my butt still puckers getting through it. When you come back to Cali take the 3 west from Redding to the ocean. Thank me later. Digging the longer video man!

[@markchalloner5883]

Just got back from a nice three day loop around AZ and NM, but this video has me ready to head out again already!

[@boydendishman9151]

I hate you lost the shop but brap star can't be stopped

[@krazykron]

Man the color on the hand held view is so good. Need to make one of those the helmet cam

[@timmiller3576]

Welcome to Nevada and have a safe trip. Peace and prayers for your trip brother.

[@AndrewChristopherEnriquez]

I’m loving watching this trip. Your excitement and the drama of when the bike is going to fail and how any given moment is making for great TV!

[@squid148]

Excellent footage from the front towards you on the bike.

[@zach3270]

An absolutely beautiful and inspiring journey, thank you for sharing. I also enjoyed the fallout references 👍

[@thejerseyj5479]

At 14:00 when you guys stopped at that lake it was shocking how low that water was. I guess everywhere in the southwest is in a drought.