The Spirit of Motorcycle Riding in Michigan -

[@Harley.Davidson]

Born and raised in Michigan & the Great Lakes are an American treasure!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Amen!!! We couldn't agree more!

[@rogue-hdghog]

Lived in Michigan my whole life and been up to the UP hundreds of times, but my first time on a bike last summer was mind blowing. Getting to experience the Northern LP and the UP on two wheels has been the highlight of my motorcycling experience so far. Went to The Soo, Tahquamenon Falls, over to Munising and Picture Rocks and a lot of little places in between. Scariest part for me was crossing the bridge though!!! Terrifying yet an amazing experience!!!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes, experiencing all the riding we've done has been 100 times better because of being on the bikes - couldn't have done it any other way

[@theroadknight2669]

Up here in the North there are two seasons, Winter and Construction! Be well!

[@YoastKaBoom]

That "holy shit" sounded ominous. A cliff hanger for sure.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Was not fun for sure.

[@Gettinlost1]

Aw crap

[@gmcphoto]

Thanks for finding WiFi. My Sunday’s wouldn’t feel complete without seeing one of your videos. Hope the spill wasn’t too damaging to you and the bike.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

You are welcome. Thanks.

[@whatupdocks]

Vicariously traveling with you all, Thanks for the trip!

[@shirleybalinski4535]

💯% accurate on road construction on the roads.

[@davefisher1417]

humidity from remnants of nicholas trop storm from gulf.. next couple days humid here in cincinnati

[@dennism665]

I like the scene where “Ironwoman” is holding fire in her hand. No, wait. That’s the moon. She really IS Ironwoman.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Ha!! Isn't there a saying about "I'm woman, here me roar"?

[@frankbarton4479]

Sault ste.marie is a must see. All the ships going through the locks is amazing.

[@nathanshultz2347]

And i got to say.. Its the best place to go in Michigan... I loved it up there

[@smilinkyle]

You camp setup looks so comfortable and inviting! You are such an inspiration.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thank you so much, Kyle! We are much more comfortable in Ruby (trailer) than when we lived in the tent last year. It has definitely extended our ability to tent travel for another year.

[@Buck1954]

You're never too old to skinny dip if the opportunity presents itself.

[@markmeldrum6513]

Make sure copper harbor gets on your travel Michigan list

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

That’s next week. I’m working on it now

[@ronetuley]

OMG the sneak peak sounded horrible, I home Mr. Rich is ok and all is well. Really love watching your down to earth travel and adventure videos. Rid safe my friends.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks Ron! Rich is fine - good thing he bounces!

[@jackvoss175]

In Superior Wisconsin, which you passed through, is the Richard I. Bong museum. He flew a P-38, and was a top ace in the Pacific in WWII. Aircraft are even more exciting to fly, than motorcycles are to ride. Think about that for a minute. The entire Great Lakes area stretches across about a third of our nation. They are a geological wonder that dominates, across vast land areas - like the vast open prairie, the Rocky Mountains, the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and the Ohio-Missouri-Mississippi River complex. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

[@adventureswithjess6321]

Cliff hanger ending!

[@davidroberts5577]

Received my shirt before I headed up to Jackson Hole. 😃 Cold and raining, but as always Beautiful. You two are absolutely amazing 😃

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks David.

[@davidroberts5577]

You are most welcome, I also donated to help out the people of Peru ✔️👍

[@genoapb]

Just love your videos! Im always researching different things for trips im planning with my wife or want to plan someday. Would absolutely love to travel the country like you 2 have! Anyway i kinda bounce around on van life style, cause we tried that this past season with the intention of throwing my bike on a hitch carrier and exploring 2up but have really wanted to try motocamping. Well my wife wants to try motocamping also. So were going to concentrate on that for 2025. Its funny that ill search all these different videos and youtube channels but keep finding myself back here, cause you 2 have already done it! Were from Michigan and just did the east side of the upper peninsula in the van. Next season 2025, were going to do the west side on the bikes! We also discovered absolutely no cell service almost the whole time in the u.p. Thanks for all the amazing videos!!!

[@johngraham5722]

You guys are amazing after all this time hats off to both of you

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks John!

[@texaslonestarrider]

Beautiful area! Thanks for sharing my friends!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Our pleasure!

[@TheCachelot]

In Canada we have 2 seasons: Winter and the silly season (road construction)

[@edwardfaris8516]

Pretty much yep...

[@M_Williamson]

You guys have a much broader definition of adventure than most because rolling backwards on a motorcycle without brakes is an ADVENTURE!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Great perspective, Mark! Love it!!

[@BamaTraveller]

I said the same thing when that bike started going backwards! I hope you, Ruby and all in the way are okay.

[@banjobenson9348]

I was really surprised lake S was warm enough to swim in, the north side was so cold in summer no way we could get past the knees.

[@terrydawkins9936]

So agreed the lake too cold, you must be a one awesome gal to get in that cold water

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Maybe it was just a really hot day?? I thought it was rather refreshing - or maybe I hadn't had a shower in a while and wanted to get all washed off. lol

[@davesims7079]

I always carry a 4 way hose bib handle that you can purchase at Home Depot

[@eddcurry1245]

Yep. Go get in trouble… and have fun doing it. Chin up wheels down.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

True that Edd.

[@Scootphoria]

Sneak peek. Been there. Done that. Don't sound like he got his foot on the rear brake fast enough to help. Good episode and great editing as usual.Thanks.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks Willa. Yes could not get to it fast enough.

[@carolpetrick3873]

You are a brave woman to swim in Lake Superior. That puppy is really cold. That is God's country up there. Spent a lot of time roaming around in summer and skiing in the winter.

[@lindaschwab8873]

Another awesome video until the end. Hope it didn’t do too much damage.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

She makes it through

[@darinladlie1035]

We probably passed you along the way as our group was heading there from southern Minnesota when you were heading to sturgis. We camped near Bessemer during sturgis week. Our 2nd trip there love it

[@erikclausen4780]

Great show and what an super nice lake camping ! Now next weeks sneak peak does not look good did Rick forget to put the break on up hills ? yaksss ! LOL I am hoping him and the Hog is good ! Have fun and happy camping . Both big thank you for the great videos !! From Erik in Ontario Canada.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Cheers thanks Erik

[@sidneyabernathy854]

Great shot holding the sun!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks Sidney - man was that hot!! lol

[@sidneyabernathy854]

@@TwoWheelsBigLife lol

[@gordtaylor4621]

Now that’s a meal fit for a king!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

There was so much extra.

[@geraldmerkel7145]

Yo Chris, Welcome to our State of Michigan. Michigan Trivia our state object is Orange road construction barrels. Hit the Soo locks in Sault Ste Marie and the Antlers Bar for very good food just down the street. Our state also has 1 or 2 lighthouses you may want to check out. You Meet the Nicest People on a Honda Valkyrie. Keep the Shiny Side Up

[@jimeckenrode1271]

I went to Antlers bar last year and do to covid it was not the same anymore

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks for the welcome, Gerald! We plan on coming back to the area someday - just not enough time to really take everything in and it's all so beautiful!

[@kylefox7851]

Man you got some weight on the back of that harley for it to pull you back and you probably is expecting that so you did have your foot on the back break hope your ok I can wait for next Sunday

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes and Yes.

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

Lake/Ocean Superior. Great video, we loooove waterfalls. We are still out on our Four corner BikeCation. Checking in at Americade tomorrow. One day our pass will cross.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Howdy Boots & Jeans! Yes, we have to meet up somewhere/someday. Ya'll ride safe!!

[@KMaC-wt9lr]

That's - "Pacific Mike's" tag , and yes - hope to see you out on the road. 👍😁

[@dianneclarke8040]

We love our t-shirts-so soft and comfortable-my new favourite T! May even order another if you do another campaign, I like it so much!! 🙏

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks so much, Dianne! Glad to know that you like them and how comfortable they are. We do plan on doing it again in the future. Might have a different saying on them though.

[@MrFatkevin]

I believe the boat you saw in Superior was the Wilfred Sykes. I watched it pass under the Bluewater Bridges a couple days ago. To my surprise, there was a crewman on the deck playing bagpipes!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

That sounds cool to see. Thanks.

[@MrFatkevin]

I was mistaken. The boat is the Edward L. Ryerson. It has a similar paint scheme to the Sykes.

[@OldGuyonaBike]

Lake Superior can look and act like the ocean but it just doesn't smell like the ocean. Great area. Funny how dishes to clean follow every good meal. Looking forward to the next one.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

That is true - the better the meal, the more the dishes. It just can get a bit taxing when living the way we are, but it's all good.

[@OldGuyonaBike]

@@TwoWheelsBigLife Yes, it's all good and people need to see the full picture of being on the road. You could not affford to be out there if you ate in restaurants 3 times a day. I'm working up to being on the road for 8-12 weeks next year and I enjoy watching you guys being fulltime. Not quite so practical in Canada. Got to look at doing some winter months well south of our shared border.

[@craiggoodwin9704]

I grew up on the shores of Lake Michigan and spent a lot of time in the woods. I'm amazed at how many of the plants I recognize and also the sounds and sights of the Great Lakes. Takes me back to a long time ago. Very glad to see you are enjoying your stay. I spent a few days in January in Michigan with a Cub Scout troop. You don't want to be there in January. So I'm hoping you are hearing a Southern Call about now as things can change pretty quick. Thanks for Sharing!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes, that's the only sad thing about Michigan is their short season. Could stay there a long time exploring.

[@Tryke_Ryder]

Pot A what tomie is how that is pronounced. Named after the Indian nation Potawatomi . They are also in Kansas. “Superior it’s said never gives up it’s dead, the islands and bays are for sportsman…” name that tune!

[@joeblow3939]

❤ Now when I was your age, when we crossed the country by wagon. We used the earth to clean our kitchen tools.🤪 Love your videos 👍👍 Remember, a cowboy never gets on his horse from the right.

[@dennisisthedroningsmalley9807]

I always mount my iron horse from the left. It just doesn’t seem right any other way. Someone said that a horse has two brains. He won’t even recognize you approaching from the other side. I don’t know if that’s true. But, it makes for an interesting story.

[@danadiggins793]

Motor officers are trained to always dismount and mount their bikes from the right side to avoid traffic

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Love that!

[@steveallen5087]

Oh my!!😳😳. The sneak peek sounds terrible!!

[@ssranch6017]

Hello from Texas

[@gordontownsend8439]

Like your traveling music

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thank you, Gordon! Music can be a struggle of ours to get it right, but sometimes it just flows well.

[@tomfillmore9710]

Great video beautiful place but not sure things went good on the next video hope everything is all good did sound like that take care guys I will be watching

[@randyeastman]

Oh Oh..didn't sound good on that hill coming to the stop sign!! I hope you're both okay and there was no damage to your bike(s)/gear..Safe travel guys..you guys rock!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks Ran! Stay tuned...

[@ruudschut6286]

Great scenery again and a beautifull video. Hope the damage will not be that bad. You frightened me.

[@carollyngillespie3860]

Richard!!!! Did you say 'holy shit'? O-o-o-o!

[@johnlenart597]

Just got home from a Beemer rally to catch your video. Another great one. Your very words was also mine at the end. Desperately waiting to see how it comes out!! 🤔🤔🏍🙋‍♂️

[@haroldpetersen5584]

Welcome to the UP one of the prettiest falls is Bond Fall between Bruce crossing and Watersmeet!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks, Harold, for letting us know!!

[@tricia9559]

You guys have just reminded me of our geography lessons at school in the UK ( way, way, way back when) studying the Great Lake, never thought I’d ever see one via you guys. Such fun and all from my armchair, ooh the t shirts are brilliant.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks Tricia!! I would feel the same way if watching someone from the UK as well.

[@gb23a]

Drove through Michigan coming from Tennessee going up to the up and over into Wisconsin and to Wyoming. Going through the Detroit area Tri-County area on a motorcycle I think is a death wish. They are very violent on the roads there. Never again.

[@ldrake3155]

oh no!!! the lake was too clear!! i hope the damage wasn't too bad!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Super clear

[@gbrhoades]

You guys go thru a lot of work to make great videos got our shirts they look great

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks Brad! Yes it isn't easy, but we're loving it. So glad you like the shirts and thanks for ordering!

[@joanelsullivan7866]

There has known to be black bears up in northern Michigan be aware when camping.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks Joanel! We will!

[@tracyknight5130]

Another kool video. But for some odd reason, during this whole video i kept thinking of the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. I'm like, was it Lake Superior or somewhere else? Also, i was thinking, man if i were there i'd be trying to find the museum and see if they have more video of the discovery than what's here on youtube. But hey, that's just me and my crazy thoughts. B safe out there.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes we didn’t get to that. But another reason to go back.

[@robertradke8026]

Another wonderfully edited production. That sneak peek sounded familiar.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes, metal grinding on pavement is a bit too familiar of a sound for us as well.

[@matthiasbrandt9403]

Oh my goodness , hope the bad end will turn into some small scratches only. A week can be long waiting for good news.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Awesome. She’s ok now.

[@barbarajeanne8351]

You are never too old to skinny dip! I'm 67 i try to do it once a year!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks, Barbara! I will take your advice next time and not pass it up.

[@barbarajeanne8351]

@@TwoWheelsBigLife good! Its an amazing feeling. I generally do it in the ocean and lakes! I love it !

[@joeharley87]

Another good video.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thank you, Joe!

[@StoneE4]

Potawatomi - _Pot-uh-watt-oh-me_ If you guys did this before Sturgis then we were probably riding our bikes less than 100 miles from each other. I spent the last week in July and the first week in August in the Northern Highlands Forest in Cheeseland about 10 miles south of the border.

[@larry68hd11]

Hope all is ok

[@Game-Preacher]

We have three seasons in Michigan Cold, Wet and Road Repair.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

I used to live in MI - our saying used to be 2 seasons - Winter and the 4th of July. But really it's a beautiful state.

[@juans3728]

You have the skeleton valve which open any water water faucet that has no valve.

[@yaitsred]

Hmmmm…slip slid in’ away……. Liking the southern shore of Superior…I get to do the north shore in a few weeks…that’s the true north shore on the Canuck side…… be safe. ;)

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes we couldn’t make into Canada

[@yaitsred]

@@TwoWheelsBigLife them’s the brakes…Old guy on a bike was supposed to join us too for another event. There’s always next year. Enjoy your ride. Cheers

[@johnburgess5534]

Being a man of a certain age I had to pause this video several times as the waterfalls required a visit to the head. Feel better now!?!!!!! JB in UK

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks John for letting us know. As content creators we still struggle on how much video time to spend on something, but since we love waterfalls as well we'll make sure we're capturing them better next time.

[@benitohernandez5086]

Make sure y’all get to the dancing Crane coffee shop. And lankenenland. Free camping

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Oh, man - I think we missed that. Next time.

[@juans3728]

That's the same tomato sauce i use when making a Sunday family dish and it's not acidy as most sauces even used for pizza or mussels. That was a great shot of you holding up the sun.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thank you, Juan!!

[@Deb_Downes]

What a lovely place, thanks for sharing it :)

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

You are most welcome, Deb!

[@Big_John_C]

That's what always draws us up north each year, beautiful scenery and awesome roads (except those steep hills that you found) hope all is ok!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes, I could spend every summer in the UP

[@pamelag2223]

Next week peek...ut oh! Been there...done that.

[@GypsyJvan]

great ideal !! .always carry a water faucet handle with u.. once again, u just taught me something..thanks... Gypsy J van..

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

We went in the store and asked them for it. She obliged.

[@GypsyJvan]

@@TwoWheelsBigLife i see..however, late in the evening..lol..i now carry one, just-n-case.. Gypsy J..are u guys coming thru ohio, from U.P. ??

[@alexguzman4437]

Love you guys! Great adventures.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks Alex!!

[@EddieSprouse]

That sneak peek, been there done that! 😱

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Hopefully they all ended well for you!!

[@Sutherby_]

Welcome to my wonderful state. 😁

[@6431harry]

I was wondering if you made it to the Porcupine Mountains? Have you heard any Yooper songs yet? Man I miss being up there!

[@mikecole658]

Look at you, "The Sun Goddass!"😁❤

[@terrydawkins9936]

Swimming in Lake Superior? I tried once, like ice water to me in Jul

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

This year it wasn't like that - thank goodness!!

[@davescrazy-trailer6542]

Hope to see you at the KRIVER in 2 weeks

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

We are not in the area to make that event. Tell everyone we wish could have been there.

[@richardwinters9723]

Welcome to my state, drive safe!

[@richardwinters9723]

Michigan resident 😎

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks for the welcome, Richard! Love Michigan!

[@roddyg3692]

Are you afraid of a Huntsman spider? They are common throughout North America, and are not aggressive toward humans. He was just curious and seeking shelter inside your tent. Heck, either he followed or clinged to you looking for other critters as food. 😉

[@Dave-eu3ib]

Two seasons here. Winter and road construction

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

But the summers are beautiful!

[@papajeff5486]

It would be fun to ride with someone who loved riding as much as I do, with helmets that allowed commo so clear. Texas

[@dennisisthedroningsmalley9807]

Swimming in Lake Gitchigumi; wasn’t it cold? I just left Michigan’s lower peninsula back to Oklahoma. It was gettin too cold for me. Say hello to Hiawatha for me.

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

I live one street south right on the border enjoy👍🏼🖖🏼🏍🍺🍺

[@tobiasxt]

Curious about your headsets, are the Sena? I cant seem to get our set to not be full duplex all the time. Need to have some quiet time in my helmet vs. hearing the other person breath and their music. Thank you all so much for the incredible videos!!!

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes, they're the Sena 10C pro. And we do turn them off from time to time for our own quiet time or music.

[@ronnieb5070]

Beautiful video, but I almost wish that I hadn't stayed for the sneak peak. Hope all is OK.

[@FMTFXE22]

Hello, I’m binge watching you videos again. Please consider making a video on the placement of the various cams and types of mounts and sticks used in the making of these awesome videos. Are you using any gimbals, selfie’s sticks or 360 cams?

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Yes, we'll make a list of it. Unfortunately we're so busy riding, exploring and then making videos on what we've discovered that we just haven't found the time yet. No gimbals, just gopros and 360 camera.

[@Sherry-jx9hs]

Never too old to skinny dip when it's just you two. Nobody is gonna know but you guys

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

True. Will have to reconsider for next time.

[@curtfolk2488]

That doesn't look like it will end well...must have been steeper than it looked on the video...WOW

[@mikelevsen9878]

That is a beautiful area, we were there two years ago. Were thinking about pulling a camper with our Road Glide for vacations, what hitch do you have on your Harley?

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

I had a Bushtec trailer before the camper. So that is from them. The pin and Heim joint is from @Kwikkamp. 3/4” pin and lock system. Hope this helps.

[@mikelevsen9878]

@@TwoWheelsBigLife thanks for the info. If your ever in Eastern Iowa , send me a message, we’re a half hour from the worlds largest truck stop in Walcott, would be glad to meet up and buy you two a meal!!

[@petekeener8943]

Uh oh, oooops!!!! Hope Richard is okay?

[@robertligas250]

O no your trailer pulled you backwards. Hope all is well 🙁. Just finished my 12 year of section hiking the Appalachian trail in New Hampshire 175 miles just into Maine One state to go.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Now that's impressive! Hope it was an amazing adventure for you. Would love the Appalachian someday

[@jeffhennings6015]

Very nice video guys beautiful

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thanks Jeff

[@darrylmoffett8323]

My son raced motocross years ago, here in Texas, and in the beginning we stayed in a tent. I thought it be a pain in the ass doing every weekend. But to do as often as you two. Wow. BTW Ruby isn’t looking very ruby these days.

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

I know - it's so sad the way the sun is fading her out and we've even used stuff on her twice now to try and prevent fading. Nothing seems to work. I guess they weren't designed to be lived in full time and exposed to the sun 24/7

[@darrylmoffett8323]

@@TwoWheelsBigLife, As long as she protects you from the weather. Ride safe and have fun.

[@mototakahe836]

OOOH dear sneak peek!!!!! I am sure he is fine as usual.

[@ErikaCastro4TruckerLife]

Nice music✌🏼

[@TwoWheelsBigLife]

Thank you!!

[@byever1]

That looks like a Tiger wolf spider. I'm not missing it.