The Day My Microphone Went for a Wild Ride: A Motorcycle Adventure

[@johnnyreb8030]

Hanging with Lefty. It's a beautiful thing.

[@DougFuqua]

Beautiful country….Dogs are truly a man’s best friend. Thanks for sharing today’s video. Safe travels 🙏

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Thank you :)

[@Beachbum30]

Good ol Lefty celebrating dad's return home by strutn around with his flip flop😅He's the CUTEST ❤thank you for sharing your adventures!I'm in a VERY BORING situation right now and that motorcycle ride revived me just a little bit!Great to be outdoors even VICARIOUSLY!!

[@TheCampulanceMan]

I'm glad you came with us and enjoyed the ride :)

[@susanKWithAnE]

lol, I grew listening to the sounds of huskys and Yamahas etc. My pop was a dirt biker and occasionally raced enduros in Southern California. We camped out all the time at dirt bike areas. Well, really, back then, everywhere in the desert and mountains was a dirt bike area. They made a movie about dirt bike enduro racing back in the 70s called On Any Sunday. It took me years to realize not every family lived like that 😂

[@TheCampulanceMan]

That's a classic movie from back in our days... I miss the old trail riding days me and all my friends did back in the late 70s, early 80s. All kinds of classic dirt bikes that would be so collectible today :)

[@barbarabaldis]

Pay attention when you feel uneasy about something. Just be safe.

[@lloydbaker6988]

Thanks, David and Lefty 👍

[@meatdog]

That was a lucky recover! Have a great day

[@ellertorresiii1081]

Oh boy 😅😂. At least you were able to remember to get gas. Lefty is missing you big time though

[@bettygarcia5963]

My goodness! Such a beautiful view! I'm looking forward to my next vaca!

[@ellertorresiii1081]

Good move on your part and awesome recovery ❤. Thank goodness 👍👌🙏

[@crystalphillips696]

You should compile all your opening shots in your videos. It would make a beautiful movie of scenery.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

I like putting the opener together - it's some of my favorite editing :)

[@scotteakins7203]

Lefty is such a Happy Happy Happy good boy. Nothing beats coming home to a best friend. Be Safe.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

He is seeming very happy here - good weather and good hiking conditions :)

[@sneil560]

When I had my Suzuki DR I used to carry two GSM fuel bottles with gas....Then I went to the KLR with the 'giant' tank.......stay safe.

[@crystalphillips696]

Your motorcycle is quiet. It looks like a smooth ride, too.

[@crystalphillips696]

Those tunnels were so cool.

[@suerop]

My pup always gave me The Big Sad Eyes when I wasn't taking her along. She knew exactly how to get a quick treat. Your Lefty is too funny 💖💗

[@sheilacaine]

You were lucky to find your mic. Nice scenery. ❤❤

[@JigsawPuzzleConnection]

Video was fine for me. Enjoyed the ride into town. 😊

[@stuartroland9605]

That was a close call with the mike.great video ,take care,Lefty to.🤩👍✌

[@TheCampulanceMan]

So close! I'm lucky I realized it!

[@explorer867]

David, fun ride into town. What pretty country. Thanks for the video🤠

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@susanKWithAnE]

The person who invents a washboard preventer for tractors will be the most celebrated person of all dirt road users 😁 Great to see Dave and Lefty enjoying such a beautiful area, and bringing us along too! 😍

[@salvatorebaleno9807]

I'm sure it could be solved very easily. Cost is always the problem.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

You said it! I was on a heavily washboard road in Utah once but was lucky to be following a road trader. They were scraping it flat and it was soo smooth after that... till it wasn't again!

[@infotoons212]

Glad you got your mic back. I'm hoping to be out west by winter. Happy Trails

[@sylviahill9973]

Enjoyed the scenery along the motorcycle trip. Your story about motorcycle sounds reminded me of my father. He was a professional pilot and was always commenting that the plane on the TV or movie screen didn't match with the sound. And he could tell you exactly what plane the sound actually came from!

[@TheCampulanceMan]

I know how he felt - I do it with cars and motorcycles!

[@danmcg9981]

You might want to look into getting an ebike and a pet trailer. That way Lefty can go with you. I have 4 little dogs that I take out for rides almost everyday. They love it.

[@Buses2Bikes]

RIDING VIDEOS ROCK! I used to live in that area and did ATV riding all the time. Now I got a smaller Mini-Bike we can do some riding when you get back to AZ.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

I'm on this bike a lot and really enjoying it - we'll see you on the trails :)

[@marthaboal5818]

Good save David

[@snowrider4363]

I love exploring on my dirt bike, you can't beat that feeling of open air and freedom. Very nice!

[@TheCampulanceMan]

It is a great feeling to be on a bike - exploring and going wherever we feel like going :)

[@Eric-R]

speaking of irritating dubbed vehicle sounds -- as a teen, I pumped gas for many years at a full-service station, and could identify the sound of every car from its starter noise. You would not believe how many TV shows and movies had car "start-up" sounds that were completely wrong.

[@exploringnext1111]

LoL

[@TheCampulanceMan]

I love it! Rain man of starters :)

[@shannonstubbins9776]

I appreciate you taking us into town with you.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Thank you for coming along with us :)

[@naomidonovan-perry2667]

Great video.

[@JudySanza]

Thanks for the bike ride! What a lovely area. Lefty, Lefty, Lefty……..❤

[@HL-gi5yj]

Always a good idea to make a list, no matter how small the list is.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Oh I made a list... and left it in the rig!

[@helene1779]

Great video David & Lefty! Beautiful ride! ❤️🙏🏼👍🏼👍🏼✌🏼❤️🐶❤️

[@terrieannschmearer]

Lefty is helping you get your gloves off and bringing your slippers so you can relax and stay home. :)

[@TheCampulanceMan]

He's very helpful with that!

[@liesavillandre3481]

with age comes wisdom, Glad you got the mike back

[@abrahms2000]

Almost subconsciously count gears lol if that makes sense ! love that pup time at the start !

[@TheCampulanceMan]

It's a natural thing to count the shifts!

[@adventureswithgnomie6553]

Pretty scenic ride into town. You find some really amazing places to camp.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

This is a great place that I'm going to remember :)

[@shirleyfrederickson4794]

That was great David! Felt like I caught a ride to the store lol! I get what you mean about editing in movies. I catch slip ups all the time.😎 It’s a thing I do …

[@TheCampulanceMan]

We're the movie police!

[@kellyclarke8754]

Just don't get seltzer water while on the bike. I did and sprayed me and the dogs. The second time I did that they moved away and looked at me and each other while I sprayed myself. Lol

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Hahaha - that sounds like something that'd happen to us!

[@SpaceForce2019]

When I saw the mountains, I thought gosh that looks like Colorado, and yep, you're in my back yard. Have you been over cottonwood pass? great boon docking in Taylor Park!

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Hey neighbor! I did Independence pass years ago but none since then... I'm keeping them on my bucket list :)

[@leoaz4667]

You both seem so happy and relaxed. Hope all is well ❤

[@TimothyMichaels]

Lefty definitely missed you 😊 Long live two strokes 😁 I miss riding dirt bikes. My last bike was a Suzuki GSXR-1100 🏍️

[@TheCampulanceMan]

That's a little more bike than I ever had! I had a Katana 600 back in the early 2000's :)

[@peanuts1173]

Lefty is such a fun dog. He didn't like you leaving lol. Hey don't beat yourself up forgetting things. It happens to the best of us middle aged people. 😂 beautiful scenary and the video was fine during the ride out. It didn't seem shaky at all. Only your voice did lol

[@TheCampulanceMan]

I was surprised to see that the camera smoothed all of the shaking I was seeing on the screen. Technology :)

[@elizabethwilson2277]

Nice scenery...glad you guys are doing the life. ♥️🇺🇸🙏

[@elvafae9902]

Yikes probably an expensive mic too 😳 but yay right where you left it…👏🏻 LOL Lefty so happy you came home

[@ThacMan]

Close call brother. Thanks for the beautiful scenery.

[@esparka]

I expected the *”HI EVERYONE!”* as you exited your Campulance, but then, no show on the hi everyone…. Suddenly, it arrived once you moved on the bike. As for the narration device saga, you were very fortunate that the microphone chose to fall immediately. Any delay in slipping off of the bike would have increased the find-factor exponentially! Take care,

[@TheCampulanceMan]

I would still be riding up and down the road looking for it!

[@batlips2519]

Love the sound of two strokes

[@TheCampulanceMan]

They sounded great echoing off the hills!

[@najruqwi7008]

Beautiful views 👍. I love that tunnel. Thanks for the ride to town. We had a great time 👍. Love the drive stream 👍

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for coming with us :)

[@cintroberts6614]

Hey brother, don't forget to just take your time and drink a lot of water. That way you won't get sick like you did last year.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

I've been drinking more water than ever and it's keeping me feeling good!

[@cintroberts6614]

Remember to slow down a bit and take easy. There is nothing wrong with taking your time.

[@ClipN9]

Lefty needs a side cart, helmet and sun goggles! Then he could go in to town with you!

[@TheCampulanceMan]

I've tried to get him on the bikes... with no joy :)

[@bethmikels3613]

It's so funny you mentioned gear counting..... That's what I was doing 2 seconds before you mentioned it!!

[@TheCampulanceMan]

See... we're not nuts!

[@bethmikels3613]

@@TheCampulanceMan We are definately NOT nuts !! And what you said about the movie motorcycle sound dubbing I totally agreed with too !!

[@jaggjagg5928]

I see the plastic shoe organizer is still surviving😂😂😂

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Yes! So far, so good :)

[@nedawilmhoff3599]

My brother-in-law is a mechanic and he hums gears as the car or bike changes gears. Camera worked well even at the first part. That sky that goes on for ever.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Thanks! The camera has such great image stabilization - I was surprised how well it smoothed you out :)

[@karibakid]

Thanks for todays video of Lefty and you . Again thanks for your videos Save travels from Vung Tau Vietnam

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Thank you too!

[@robanderson1311]

Omg 😮, I love it 😍…. Great video, and yes Colorado is beautiful

[@TheCampulanceMan]

It is beautiful country out here! I'm glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@EfficientRVer]

I couldn't care less what gear a car or motorcycle is in, unless it's one that I've owned, in which case I know just from the sound and speed anyway. So, I don't count gears in videos/movies. In passenger vehicles, though I prefer manual to automatic, my last manual transmission was in a 1998 S-10 pickup I had from 98 to around 06. I did have a 25,950 GVWR box truck with manual that I kept until 2017, but used extremely little after about 2010. So, now I only drive a manual in my mind, and my current car has an e-CVT which has no gear changing at all. It just appears to, by a computer varying the speeds of the electric motor versus the gas engine. Totally different from a mechanical CVT. Mechanically, it's a planetary gear arrangement not too different from a differential, locked into one gear. For reverse, it just spins the electric motor in the opposite direction! An e-CVT and a hybrid battery is the price of getting 80mpg at 40mph, 61mpg at 61mph, and 42mpg at 84mph. And never having any transmission problems. And climate control for a full night's sleep for 1/2 gallon of gas. I miss manually shifting, but I also can remember when it was extremely painful and almost impossible to shift when I had sciatica 30 years ago. Enjoy the motorcycle riding while you can, our bodies are not getting any younger. I'm planning to have a self driving car by the time my kids would want to take away the keys!

[@jeffcampbell815]

Need to get Lefty a sidecar for the bike!!!

[@crossxcats]

that dirt road along the river looks amazing for a nice ride any fish in the river

[@TheCampulanceMan]

There were folks fishing but I didn't get a report on their success... :)

[@VanlilfewithDaleandBailey]

I love how you care for Lefty. He's a lucky dog.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

I'm lucky to have him too :)

[@KennyBurnette-i9t]

LOL! I always count gears!

[@TravelingWithSpecialAbilities]

I grew up around bikes, and I definitely count gears. I also did it with cars as well.😊

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Right on!

[@WendelPatterson-cq8vv]

Hi David, I understand why you sold the Gas Gas, and for the type of riding you are doing, the GPX is probably a good choice. But I sure do miss the 300. You and I have corresponded before, Im a Husqvarna rider. Love those two strokes. It was so quiet and street legal too. Have fun buddy.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

I'm not saying there won't be 2 less strokes in my future... I just can't imagine not ever brapping again! I miss the floaty front end feel when getting on the pipe!

[@allenguimond4634]

Brapp... 🏍

[@scanadaze]

Yesterday riding my doul sport. I keep my spear keys in my pocket. I forgot to zip it up. I had to go on Ebay and order everything to have two sets of keys. Take care.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Ugh! I carry my spares too... I should probably get a set of spare spares :)

[@michaelshuman3319]

To me , it sure looks like that you are going a lots faster than what you said !! Ride Safe

[@TheCampulanceMan]

It always looks faster in the video for some reason :)

[@roberthowell4411]

Was counting your shifts just before you said 4th gear😄

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Love it!!!

[@cfh4201969]

So glad you got rid of the two stroke

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Some day... a 2 stoke will be back in my life :)

[@cfh4201969]

@@TheCampulanceMan Nooooo 😞

[@RandiG63]

That was a fun ride ❤ everything looked and sounded great 😊👍 I panned that river, it is beautiful up there! I love how Lefty greets you 🐶💕 like you were gone years 🙏🏻bless his sweet heart 😇

[@TheCampulanceMan]

I look forward to getting back to him every time :)

[@richgreiner8965]

Lefty was trying to tell you not to forget anything before you left.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

I should have listened to him!

[@kcblues2sherwood652]

What a beautiful place! When U R gone from this place I would love to know exactly where it is. We go to Colorado almost every year but can't go this year. That spot looks awesome! Would just like to drive that road!

[@TheCampulanceMan]

It's a nice area - That's the road to Turtle Rock Campground in Buena Vista, CO

[@kcblues2sherwood652]

@@TheCampulanceMan Thank you so much! It will go on my list of places in Co I still want to see. Also, don't forget Rifle falls U R about 3 hrs away!

[@spaceprepper3657]

I have dish towels that look just like your rear curtains 😅. Be safe out there. God bless 😊.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Those were mom's handy work :)

[@spaceprepper3657]

@@TheCampulanceMan Yes and she did an excellent job. They look great. Give Lefty a pat on the head from me. Safe travels.

[@dannewland8210]

The tunnels are on the old Colorado Midland Railway.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Thanks for that info - I figured they were railroad tunnels because of the shape and size.

[@KenH-y9f]

It's hot in Quartzsite. So how long in Colorado you to be

[@TheCampulanceMan]

We're going to be moving from town to town here for several weeks... weather permitting :)

[@KenH-y9f]

@TheCampulanceMan Oh ok. Stay safe and cool

[@mrs.c5471]

I count gears with cars and bikes!

[@michaelreagan5425]

Welcome to the club. After 70 I might forget my head if I don^t make a note. But, you are not 70?

[@TheCampulanceMan]

I'm always making a list... I just have to bring the list!

[@n6cid]

what was the coffee pot resolution...?

[@TheCampulanceMan]

I got me an interim machine at Walmart that I've been using for a couple weeks now. It was the only one they had that would fit in my cabinet, but I still want a better quality machine.

[@walterallard2593]

Dave it really look's very nice there make's me miss being back in the USA.

[@brianmoore4299]

Hi David and Lefty: Thanks for the ride. Really glad you found your mic. I was surprised you didn't get the water at the same time with the backpack. Would the thirty two pounds of water make it difficult for you to maneuver the bike? Sound and video were fine. Not always but yeah I count gears also gunshots. They act like guns carry unlimited amounts of ammunition.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Right! I always say 'how many bullets does that thing hold'! I want for the water the next day and it was OK- I didn't really notice the weight up there.

[@JoeBlow-vx5po]

Does anyone make a side car for that bike? Lefty can go for some of these rides with you! 🚴🐕

[@joanyoder5880]

Sound is okay

[@jacquelineMeyers-is1zz]

First time, lol.

[@KevinPaulsen-jt4vz]

Where are you camping? Looks like beautiful country.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Buena Vista Colorado :) Great area for camping!

[@Kmouse98]

The video wasn’t bad at all

[@farcohollis1369]

No….you’re not crazy!🤪

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Gear counting... it's a good thing :)

[@Ronjovi77]

What about the sign that says no motorcycles when you turn left at the stop sign.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

My bike is registered and street legal so I can travel on the roads. There are signs for no motor vehicles posted in front of some areas of scrub that they don't allow trail riding.

[@lindaSee89]

David you’re making me nervous when it looks like you’re drifting over to far.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

I was riding very safe - the camera probably makes it look more dramatic than it is :)

[@shoveldriver1]

David, how about an updated tour of your ambo?

[@TheCampulanceMan]

I did a tour just before we left NY, just several weeks ago - before I packed everything up :)

[@rodneybooth4069]

Oh yes, I count the gears up and down.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Excellent!!! It's just a natural thing for us right!

[@tenacresandadog2640]

Have you watched Itchy Boots on KZbin? Travels on a motorcycle.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Yes - she's great!

[@KariBurns-f6v]

❤

[@bfn-2023]

I count the gears :)

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Thank you! I can't help.but do.it :)

[@kittykat999a]

Where is this area/town? I like the looks.

[@TheCampulanceMan]

That's Buena Vista, CO

[@TheSgriffith2]

The days of throwing my body around on a dirt bike are long gone

[@TheCampulanceMan]

My riding is tremendously slower and steadier than I used to ride... I don't need any pains from it :)

[@TheSgriffith2]

@@TheCampulanceMan I was trying to say I agreed with you when in the video you talked of slow and steady. I knew exactly what you meant.

[@deeblevins516]

Tell us again where you are located?

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Turtle Rock Campground in Buena Vista CO

[@shannonagain3]

Hey David. Speaking of KZbin...on average how long does it take you to edit a finished video? I'm guessing it is several hours?

[@TheCampulanceMan]

A 30-minute video takes about 4 hours to put together. I enjoy the work :)

[@notozknows]

Is this still Colorado?

[@TheCampulanceMan]

Yes - Buena Vista :)

[@WisdomInTheWoods]

What town was that?

[@TheCampulanceMan]

It's Buena Vista CO

[@darryldrax606]

✌️🙏👍

[@mamawanderlust6000]

I'm glad you found the mike!