Your channel is unlike anything else on RUclips, especially among motorcycle vloggers. Thoughtful, personal, not overproduced. A real pleasure to watch. Thank you!
It cracks me up how much you talk about "aging" and "older" 😂. You're in your fifties - the prime of life! I'm also in my fifties and life has never been so good. Yes, we're older than we used to be, but nowhere near as old as we're gonna be! Lots of love from a still- young mid- fifties rider from NZ Love your channel mate 👍
I'm barely 27 years old (about to turn 28 in 5 days). I clicked on this video looking for riding advice, as I got my first bike barely 1 month ago. I wasn't expecting to connect in such a deeper way with this video. Despite my young age, I've thought about many of the things that were spoken of here, and all I gotta say is that I embrace and deeply understand many of the things that you said, and for those things I didn't know of or hadn't thought about, I'm grateful. This is more of a philosophic video than a motorcycle video, but I'm glad I stumbled up on this. I loved it.
Lesson learned , don’t drink too many coffees and not drink straight water to compensate . Even though both cause toilet breaks to increase in an older rider . Coffee can kill your gallbladder .
@@davidrochow9382... I had a big problem with an enlarged prostate, could only last at most an hour without a toilet break, getting up between 4 and 6 times at night, finally had to get my prostate done as only getting worse. No problem anymore, now I can take long rides without any worries, if anything I only need to get up once at night, it’s not the most pleasant procedure to go through, but definitely worth it for the peace of mind and freedom you get after! 😉😊
Im 74 and still ride my bike , just downsized from a B M , to a 350cc Royal Enfield Meteor, single cylinder, air cooled , about 80 to 100 m p g , easy to live with go anywhere without bothering about Radiators etc , easy peazy . Keep enjoying what puts a smile on your face , stay shiny side up 😊
That's funny, because same for me (71M)! Been riding 55yrs, sold my Victory Kingpin about 2yrs ago and bought a Meteor 350, and couldn't be happier with the simple joy it brings me. Have fun, ride safe!
This video hit the spot 100% . I was the young rider that just wanted more speed more power..... more more more . Thirty some years later I just enjoy the ride . By my self ,or one or two good friends. So simple but so much joy. Thanks for the video and it is good to know we are way more the same than different. Enjoy the ride and be safe
Again a nice and philosophical video about motorcycle riding. I learned riding myself in 1969 on an old BSA B31. My 4 kids all took motorcycle classes and got to be real good riders, far better than I am. In fact they can teach me a thing or two about bike controle. On the other hand when we ride together I can teach them a thing or two about the philosophy of motorcycle riding. A subject they don't have time for (yet) in their busy lives. So riding together with them on scarce occasions is a joy for all of us!
Speaking directly about leaning... I remember the first time my friends and I got our knees down to kiss the tarmac. We were high fiving and very excited, back in the late 90s. Today they're getting their ELBOWS down. If my elbow ever touches the ground, it's part of the crash. I do still get that knee (almost) down, but it's only on really long rides and it's only to stretch my back because the ibuprofen has worn off.
In 1975 I rode around Australia on a 650 Yamaha, next year after many years of not riding, I'm looking at repeating some of that journey on a Vstrom 650 as a 50 year anniversary. It is your unique quiet calm narrative that has helped me embrace the idea, thanks for the affirmation.
I started laughing as you described me to a "T! My mind says I am 20, but my body says otherwise. When I go to a new store, the important thing is where is the bathroom, not the item I am looking for. Riding for me is not to go from point A to point B, it is to enjoy the adventure a bike provides. Thank you for saying what you do in your vlogs, you give us our voices to share. Again, thanks and can't wait for another video from you. Ride safely.
Bug - another great video! Your productions are a combination of art and inspiration. As a 74 year old rider I can totally relate to your perspective. Please keep them coming.
A fine reflection on what it means to grow older. I'm grateful to have learned many of the lessons you describe. And that I can still swing a leg over all the motorcycles in my garage. So as you indicate, I too will keep riding as long as I can.
I'm a 60 yr old T7 rider from Kodiak Island, hoping to ride that John Day country one day! Enjoyed your filming of the road and surrounding country side, including the sound of of that 900 cc engine! Your riding philosophy is spot-on with many of us in this age group! Thanks for the vid....ride safe!
I feel that you really hit the nail on the head. At 70 and on my 28th motorcycle I can say your remarks were right in line with my experience. The joy of riding way to damn fast on a Tuono to the enjoyment of just riding my Road King . Not complaining about the tough aspects of aging but cherishing the memory of those past friends who did not get the opportunity to get old in the first place. Good work, you have a new subscriber.
Despite friends and family who were bike mad, I had no interest in them when I was young. That lack of interest continued until I was 33, then not having enough money to run 2 cars required a low cost form of transport - a DT125. Ignorance allowed me to kill that, and I ended up with a 4 stroke Honda 125. The licensing laws changed, so I took and passed my test. A friend lent me one of his bikes a Suzuki GS500, what a complete git he was! I fell for big bikes, big time, for the next 25 years I had motorcycles. The same friend, who'd been riding since he was 9 told me: now you've passed your test go and learn how to ride a bike. He told me he'd had loads of crashes, some hurt him, some hurt his bikes, but he learnt something from each crash. He told me that learning things from people so you don't have to learn from each crash is a far better way to learn. So I did. I passed my advanced test, became an advanced riding coach/trainer. Spent lots of time riding with top class police riders, and became an advanced examiner. I retired young and moved to Thailand 6 years ago, within 2 years I had been knocked off my bike by a pickup that didn't care about stop signs, and had a delivery truck ride over my bike literally seconds after I got off it. I retired to enjoy and have a hopefully long life, not be killed because I ride a bike. I don't enjoy riding here because it's impossible to know just how unaware other road users are, so I stopped. I still miss it, but I've been to 2 funerals in the last 5 years, my wife's family members who were killed whilst riding, both were under 30, so I won't ride again. I agree with you about getting older, I gave up sports bikes and learnt how to ride off road style and sports tourers, more comfortable and fun, especially when you can ride through a set of twisties leaving some 'wannabee" on the latest GSXCBRS hypersports bike over-braking at every bend. I was in the army when I learnt to not give a fcuk, at 20 I was living that way. I can't tell you how much is pissed off my wife that she had no way to shame or guilt me into doing anything. All my bosses learnt very quickly I knew my shit and wouldn't take any from them. But it also allowed me to buy cars and bikes that I wanted, I didn't care what anyone else thought about my vehicles, my life or me. Probably the most valuable lesson a man can learn in life is to be responsible for your actions, instead of trying to blame others. If you spend all your time concerning yourself with the opinions of others how can you make decisions that are best for you and accept the consequences? Interesting video, and nice looking roads.
Great video,,,, Again. I laughed, I pondered, and smiled some more. I have rode those roads a decade ago. Fantastic riding. At 65 years old and riding for 54 years (yes without a licence way back in the 70’s on trail bikes, I can absolutely agree with everything you said. Love your channel. Keep up the amazing work.
Once again your comments have hit the mark, I do love your channel, it’s one the best channels on RUclips, I love reading everyone’s comments, keep up the great content 😊🇦🇺
My riding is alone 99% of the time by design. It's the only time in my life there is no radio, TV, people to carry on a conversation with, etc. My time alone on the bike for a couple hours or all day from dawn to dusk are some of the best days I have. If I spend a couple hours or all day alone, only nodding to strangers at a gas pump it's a great day for me. It's great prayer time, praise time, and just quiet time. As quiet as my Road King with Rhineharts is, lol. Enjoy the miles!!!
I'm 68, my first bike was in 1970...a 1969 Hodaka Ace 100. I don't do dirt anymore, and ride a 2008 Suzuki 1250 Bandit, which I bought new when I was 52. Riding with friends I could usually keep up ( except Craig on his Hayabusa). Now, with the same bike, I have no desire to keep up or prove anything, I really enjoy the sights and sounds (and smells) of relaxing and just riding. I'm amazed now how enjoyable it is to just ride and enjoy, rather than being on the edge all the time and concentrating so hard on going as fast as possible. Same bike, but different experience now. It's not that I got scared (but yes eyesight and reflexes aren't quite what they used to be) but I guess it's just another phase in my enjoyment of the experience of riding. Side note : my Bandit suits this type of riding too, no plans to trade her in.
Take the venture-heed the call-now before the moment passes. When the cup has been drained- and the play has been played-sit down by the quiet river with a store of good memories.
ADV dad with 20+ years in the saddle. (11 of which I didn’t own a cage at all) This is pretty spot on! I do miss my super sport some days. Padded bicycle shorts were a game changer! Cheers fella!
Yup, I'm old and I know things, like, I can do stupid stuff at 4 in the afternoon, I don't have to wait until 2 in the morning. I like motorcycles, and maybe two or three people and most dogs. Look for the rider whose jacket is sun faded on the back of shoulders and has at least one or two scuff marks on it. I ran out of f**ks to give some time ago; I think Reagan was president. Thanks for the thoughts, I'll be listening to this one at least a few more times. Keep riding.
I've been to that bathroom. Fossil to Clarno is a delicious ride. If you make it back out here sometime, maybe try Rowe Creek Rd, south of Fossil off 19, and take that toward Mitchell--beautiful and twisty and very little traffic (and a bathroom at the bridge). Really enjoying your monologues.
We are lucky in the UK, at least, those of us who ride in rural areas, because... hedges and gateways. As long as you have the strength and flexibility to climb a gate.... nuff sed. Yesterday, while on a day ride, I started considering gateways... only to remember that a few miles from where I was, and directly on my route as a Public Convenience as they are still quaintly known over here.... RESULT! As for what to wear, it's surprising how unlike a motorcycle cop you can look and still get mistaken for a motorcycle cop, maybe it's my well worn leather trousers and white crash helmet.... whatever keeps you safe.
That Fossil to Shaniko run is one of my favorites and living near Portland allows me and my wife to make that ride every so often. I really like your channel and narration. Being an older rider myself I appreciate your perspective and philosophy on riding. Thanks!
Great video again, I love watching them. My saying is "always plan to come home". I've just bought a Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 for winter, a lovely plodder that will give me a bit more fun over winter and give me time to clean up my Guzzi V7. With old age comes more aches and pains after a cold ride so I layer up these days and value being dry and warm over trendy. I ride for me.
I still ride tank to tank and am somewhat annoyed when I have to stop and refuel. The stable ranges from a Tiger Explorer 1200 to a Speed 400 with a Moto Guzzi and a Yamaha in between. The important thing is that you're still living and enjoying your life. Oh yeah - and I just turned 79 a month or so ago.
I got back into two wheel riding four years ago after a break of 34 years, bought a 2001 BMW R1100 S, just before Covid blighted our lives. Still trying to build some confidence as a 75 y.o. return rider, but was probably a little over ambitious buying a big bike at my age, my previous bike was a 1979 Yamaha XS 400 which I still have and hoping to restore and get back on the road by Christmas. You certainly have a good selection of bikes in your stable. 😊
Put your left foot on the footrest and climb over the bike. (As mounting a horse). I bought an SW Motek side stand extender, so that it has a bigger, footprint.
I was with you until the bit about growing old is OK. Getting old sucks. Can't do half the things I enjoyed doing. Will never do a lot of the things I wanted to do. The only good thing about growing old is closer to death, and a chance to get away from the way the world is today. And you have more memories of better times.
I skipped my motorcycle young guy phase because I did all of that in cars- still somewhat do. Way safer to go heinous speeds in canyons late at night than to do the same on 2 wheels. Immediately opting for dad ADV life including actual off-roading.
Well, the idea is to die young - as late as possible. Riding a motorbike is the right thing. I am 63 years, riding since 18th birthday, the last 30 years a 1992 Sportster 1.200. clocked some 100.000 miles on bikes in my life. Bought a Lotus super seven a couple of years ago and the Harley fell back a bit because of the Adrenaline the Lotus offered. Still working 60 hours a week, not much time to use the bike anyway. When I retire, I shall revive the Harley (Battery is dead, apart from that, I have never had an issue with the Harley...). I envy you folks in the US for your long summers. In Europe, if you leave for work in the morning with your bike in bright sunshine, chances of rain on your way back from work are 50/50.
Hiya .bug! I think you and I may have been in Amsterdam at the same time. 😳 Another brilliant and resonating piece ya have created here, again. Be young. Be foolish. Be happy. 🛵🏁🎯 Ride safe. Cheers!
I grew up in the deserts of southern California riding and racing motorcross bikes. Several years later, I was the 20 year old on a gsxr clutching up wheelies down the interstate, running from the chp and not wearing any protective gear besides a helmet. Fast forward 6 years I meet my wife and we have kids. The bike gets sold and work, and family consumes me for the better part of the next decade. I still think about riding all the time, but the wife says its too dangerous these days with everyone texting and driving and that the kids need their father. I get where she's coming from but I sure would like to pick up a gs 1200 or maybe the harley Pan America. It doesn't help that I work at a harley dealship and help people get the bikes of their dreams everyday. Someday, I'll be back in the saddle once again. In the meantime, I'll have to just enjoy the test rides i get to go on with customers.
I started riding motorbikes at 17. I started motorcycle touring and moto camping after retiring aged 59. Enjoy what you've got but be sure, there is a motorcycling future for you... I'm 66 in a few months and have no intentions to stop touring and camping anytime soon.
I prefer my full hi-viz aerostich R3. It gives a certain sort of serial killerish vibe. I guess it would be better if it were grey, but still I think the effect is there.
Mr. Bug, not sure what I am thinking about your video, which means it must have struck a familiar chord. For me, 69 is right around the corner. Ned in SC
Your channel is unlike anything else on RUclips, especially among motorcycle vloggers. Thoughtful, personal, not overproduced. A real pleasure to watch. Thank you!
That means a lot to me. Thank you so much.
Well said AlanMairson, I totally agree 👍
At 70, I'm riding right there with you. Too bad it takes age to learn these life lessons. Very well put!!
Ride Safe.
Old riders, by definition, have done the right things to be able to keep riding past their sell-by date. They're (we're) worth listening to.
It cracks me up how much you talk about "aging" and "older" 😂.
You're in your fifties - the prime of life! I'm also in my fifties and life has never been so good.
Yes, we're older than we used to be, but nowhere near as old as we're gonna be!
Lots of love from a still- young mid- fifties rider from NZ
Love your channel mate 👍
I'm in to my 70th year and 10 bikes later I'm still doing it. Keep it up great job.
Guys like you encourage me. 66m
I'm barely 27 years old (about to turn 28 in 5 days). I clicked on this video looking for riding advice, as I got my first bike barely 1 month ago. I wasn't expecting to connect in such a deeper way with this video. Despite my young age, I've thought about many of the things that were spoken of here, and all I gotta say is that I embrace and deeply understand many of the things that you said, and for those things I didn't know of or hadn't thought about, I'm grateful. This is more of a philosophic video than a motorcycle video, but I'm glad I stumbled up on this. I loved it.
"...very few Teslas and Cyberabominations..." that´s the best part of the video!
1:25 🦌 tho
This is a masterpiece and deserves more views! Great job
Coffee stops instead of beer.
Yup. Although, I must say I've been enjoying the occasional non-alcoholic beer. They're quite good. They've come a long way.
As you get older toilet stops are more important also.
Lesson learned , don’t drink too many coffees and not drink straight water to compensate .
Even though both cause toilet breaks to increase in an older rider .
Coffee can kill your gallbladder .
@@davidrochow9382... I had a big problem with an enlarged prostate, could only last at most an hour without a toilet break, getting up between 4 and 6 times at night, finally had to get my prostate done as only getting worse.
No problem anymore, now I can take long rides without any worries, if anything I only need to get up once at night, it’s not the most pleasant procedure to go through, but definitely worth it for the peace of mind and freedom you get after! 😉😊
Im 74 and still ride my bike , just downsized from a B M , to a 350cc Royal Enfield Meteor, single cylinder, air cooled , about 80 to 100 m p g , easy to live with go anywhere without bothering about Radiators etc , easy peazy . Keep enjoying what puts a smile on your face , stay shiny side up 😊
I did exactly what you did. At 74 steppt down from a big BMW to a RE super meteor 650. 😊
That's funny, because same for me (71M)! Been riding 55yrs, sold my Victory Kingpin about 2yrs ago and bought a Meteor 350, and couldn't be happier with the simple joy it brings me. Have fun, ride safe!
59. I ride a Royal Enfield Classic 350 Signals. Absolutely love it and a beauty of a bike too!
This video hit the spot 100% . I was the young rider that just wanted more speed more power..... more more more . Thirty some years later I just enjoy the ride . By my self ,or one or two good friends. So simple but so much joy.
Thanks for the video and it is good to know we are way more the same than different.
Enjoy the ride and be safe
Again a nice and philosophical video about motorcycle riding. I learned riding myself in 1969 on an old BSA B31. My 4 kids all took motorcycle classes and got to be real good riders, far better than I am. In fact they can teach me a thing or two about bike controle. On the other hand when we ride together I can teach them a thing or two about the philosophy of motorcycle riding. A subject they don't have time for (yet) in their busy lives. So riding together with them on scarce occasions is a joy for all of us!
You're becoming my sensei. I have a pretty small riding circle, but you sound like the type of rider I would want in it.
What part of the world are you in?
@@BugMotoChannel Arkansas. Should you ever find your way over here, give me a shout.
Speaking directly about leaning... I remember the first time my friends and I got our knees down to kiss the tarmac. We were high fiving and very excited, back in the late 90s. Today they're getting their ELBOWS down. If my elbow ever touches the ground, it's part of the crash.
I do still get that knee (almost) down, but it's only on really long rides and it's only to stretch my back because the ibuprofen has worn off.
Be careful of that ibrufren , Panamax is much safer , doesn’t cause internal bleeding .
Brilliant, just brilliant! This had me smiling to myself... so many truths here. Thank you for sharing your thoughts... 😊👍
In 1975 I rode around Australia on a 650 Yamaha, next year after many years of not riding, I'm looking at repeating some of that journey on a Vstrom 650 as a 50 year anniversary. It is your unique quiet calm narrative that has helped me embrace the idea, thanks for the affirmation.
That's fantastic! I hope you do it.
I secretly plan something similar for next dear in spain. I wish us all good luck. Happy trails.
I started laughing as you described me to a "T! My mind says I am 20, but my body says otherwise. When I go to a new store, the important thing is where is the bathroom, not the item I am looking for. Riding for me is not to go from point A to point B, it is to enjoy the adventure a bike provides. Thank you for saying what you do in your vlogs, you give us our voices to share. Again, thanks and can't wait for another video from you. Ride safely.
I like your motovlog and the video, I thank you for sharing this video 😊😊😊😊 I hope that you have more video 😊😊😊😊
A BIG HELLA - A M E N !!! Hello from Australia ! 👍😎👍
Bug - another great video! Your productions are a combination of art and inspiration. As a 74 year old rider I can totally relate to your perspective. Please keep them coming.
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy them!
A fine reflection on what it means to grow older. I'm grateful to have learned many of the lessons you describe. And that I can still swing a leg over all the motorcycles in my garage. So as you indicate, I too will keep riding as long as I can.
Enjoyed this and just Subscribed in time to accept my reality of riding at 59.
I find your musings refreshing…there’s noth’n like wax’n poetic while atop your 2-wheel-steel-steed🏍️
I'm a 60 yr old T7 rider from Kodiak Island, hoping to ride that John Day country one day! Enjoyed your filming of the road and surrounding country side, including the sound of of that 900 cc engine! Your riding philosophy is spot-on with many of us in this age group! Thanks for the vid....ride safe!
As a long time biker over 30yrs & (i'm sure) a similar age, this is bang on my kind of thinking & riding...love it 😊
"maintaining the ability to ride, rather than being airlifted on-to the couch" ... 🤣❤🤣
Hello, just discovered you today, i suspect I'll be getting to know you a wee bit better, now that I've just subscribed. Love from Scotland. Cheers
I feel that you really hit the nail on the head. At 70 and on my 28th motorcycle I can say your remarks were right in line with my experience. The joy of riding way to damn fast on a Tuono to the enjoyment of just riding my Road King . Not complaining about the tough aspects of aging but cherishing the memory of those past friends who did not get the opportunity to get old in the first place. Good work, you have a new subscriber.
That was a great ride and commentary. Perfect insight for us older riders. Thanks for the bathroom break at the end, lol.
Thanks for watching to the end!
Despite friends and family who were bike mad, I had no interest in them when I was young. That lack of interest continued until I was 33, then not having enough money to run 2 cars required a low cost form of transport - a DT125. Ignorance allowed me to kill that, and I ended up with a 4 stroke Honda 125. The licensing laws changed, so I took and passed my test. A friend lent me one of his bikes a Suzuki GS500, what a complete git he was! I fell for big bikes, big time, for the next 25 years I had motorcycles. The same friend, who'd been riding since he was 9 told me: now you've passed your test go and learn how to ride a bike. He told me he'd had loads of crashes, some hurt him, some hurt his bikes, but he learnt something from each crash.
He told me that learning things from people so you don't have to learn from each crash is a far better way to learn. So I did. I passed my advanced test, became an advanced riding coach/trainer. Spent lots of time riding with top class police riders, and became an advanced examiner.
I retired young and moved to Thailand 6 years ago, within 2 years I had been knocked off my bike by a pickup that didn't care about stop signs, and had a delivery truck ride over my bike literally seconds after I got off it. I retired to enjoy and have a hopefully long life, not be killed because I ride a bike. I don't enjoy riding here because it's impossible to know just how unaware other road users are, so I stopped. I still miss it, but I've been to 2 funerals in the last 5 years, my wife's family members who were killed whilst riding, both were under 30, so I won't ride again.
I agree with you about getting older, I gave up sports bikes and learnt how to ride off road style and sports tourers, more comfortable and fun, especially when you can ride through a set of twisties leaving some 'wannabee" on the latest GSXCBRS hypersports bike over-braking at every bend.
I was in the army when I learnt to not give a fcuk, at 20 I was living that way. I can't tell you how much is pissed off my wife that she had no way to shame or guilt me into doing anything. All my bosses learnt very quickly I knew my shit and wouldn't take any from them. But it also allowed me to buy cars and bikes that I wanted, I didn't care what anyone else thought about my vehicles, my life or me. Probably the most valuable lesson a man can learn in life is to be responsible for your actions, instead of trying to blame others. If you spend all your time concerning yourself with the opinions of others how can you make decisions that are best for you and accept the consequences?
Interesting video, and nice looking roads.
What I've learned from this video:
With age comes incontinence 😂
Great video,,,, Again. I laughed, I pondered, and smiled some more. I have rode those roads a decade ago. Fantastic riding. At 65 years old and riding for 54 years (yes without a licence way back in the 70’s on trail bikes, I can absolutely agree with everything you said. Love your channel. Keep up the amazing work.
Once again your comments have hit the mark, I do love your channel, it’s one the best channels on RUclips, I love reading everyone’s comments, keep up the great content 😊🇦🇺
My riding is alone 99% of the time by design. It's the only time in my life there is no radio, TV, people to carry on a conversation with, etc. My time alone on the bike for a couple hours or all day from dawn to dusk are some of the best days I have. If I spend a couple hours or all day alone, only nodding to strangers at a gas pump it's a great day for me. It's great prayer time, praise time, and just quiet time. As quiet as my Road King with Rhineharts is, lol. Enjoy the miles!!!
Great philosophy, I’m right there with you on those thoughts. Ride safe and have fun.
I'm 68, my first bike was in 1970...a 1969 Hodaka Ace 100. I don't do dirt anymore, and ride a 2008 Suzuki 1250 Bandit, which I bought new when I was 52. Riding with friends I could usually keep up ( except Craig on his Hayabusa). Now, with the same bike, I have no desire to keep up or prove anything, I really enjoy the sights and sounds (and smells) of relaxing and just riding. I'm amazed now how enjoyable it is to just ride and enjoy, rather than being on the edge all the time and concentrating so hard on going as fast as possible. Same bike, but different experience now. It's not that I got scared (but yes eyesight and reflexes aren't quite what they used to be) but I guess it's just another phase in my enjoyment of the experience of riding. Side note : my Bandit suits this type of riding too, no plans to trade her in.
Take the venture-heed the call-now before the moment passes. When the cup has been drained- and the play has been played-sit down by the quiet river with a store of good memories.
ADV dad with 20+ years in the saddle. (11 of which I didn’t own a cage at all) This is pretty spot on! I do miss my super sport some days. Padded bicycle shorts were a game changer! Cheers fella!
Another good one in the bag. Thanks.
Yup, I'm old and I know things, like, I can do stupid stuff at 4 in the afternoon, I don't have to wait until 2 in the morning. I like motorcycles, and maybe two or three people and most dogs. Look for the rider whose jacket is sun faded on the back of shoulders and has at least one or two scuff marks on it. I ran out of f**ks to give some time ago; I think Reagan was president. Thanks for the thoughts, I'll be listening to this one at least a few more times. Keep riding.
"I like motorcycles, and maybe two or three people and most dogs." This sounds like something I'd say on my old scooter channel! I love it.
Growing old is something denied many. Enjoy!!
That's both funny and the truth about the bathrooms which I can verify as an "older" rider. 🙂
I've been to that bathroom. Fossil to Clarno is a delicious ride. If you make it back out here sometime, maybe try Rowe Creek Rd, south of Fossil off 19, and take that toward Mitchell--beautiful and twisty and very little traffic (and a bathroom at the bridge). Really enjoying your monologues.
Thank you, and thanks for the tip. Gonna save that in my route planner for sure. Hopefully we'll get one more good weekend...
Very well done, sir!
All true!
If you ever get through Minnesota, shout out. We need more like you around
I'm starting to understand your point of view better and better with each passing day.
We are lucky in the UK, at least, those of us who ride in rural areas, because... hedges and gateways. As long as you have the strength and flexibility to climb a gate.... nuff sed. Yesterday, while on a day ride, I started considering gateways... only to remember that a few miles from where I was, and directly on my route as a Public Convenience as they are still quaintly known over here.... RESULT! As for what to wear, it's surprising how unlike a motorcycle cop you can look and still get mistaken for a motorcycle cop, maybe it's my well worn leather trousers and white crash helmet.... whatever keeps you safe.
That Fossil to Shaniko run is one of my favorites and living near Portland allows me and my wife to make that ride every so often. I really like your channel and narration. Being an older rider myself I appreciate your perspective and philosophy on riding. Thanks!
Thank you! Yeah, it's far enough away from Portland to be a special trip, but close enough to do at the last minute on a Saturday. It's perfect.
Good job at isolating the cruisers from the sport riders within the first 30 seconds of this video.
HOW do you manage to do such great content, time after time after time???
Aw thanks. That's very nice of you to say. I've rediscovered my passion for writing!
Simply brilliant! Thank you for making us smile with your videos.
Great video again, I love watching them. My saying is "always plan to come home". I've just bought a Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 for winter, a lovely plodder that will give me a bit more fun over winter and give me time to clean up my Guzzi V7. With old age comes more aches and pains after a cold ride so I layer up these days and value being dry and warm over trendy. I ride for me.
'I've become my dad'. Ah, what a wonderful feeling it must be!
Spot on... Keep em coming stay safe
I still ride tank to tank and am somewhat annoyed when I have to stop and refuel. The stable ranges from a Tiger Explorer 1200 to a Speed 400 with a Moto Guzzi and a Yamaha in between.
The important thing is that you're still living and enjoying your life.
Oh yeah - and I just turned 79 a month or so ago.
I got back into two wheel riding four years ago after a break of 34 years, bought a 2001 BMW R1100 S, just before Covid blighted our lives.
Still trying to build some confidence as a 75 y.o. return rider, but was probably a little over ambitious buying a big bike at my age, my previous bike was a 1979 Yamaha XS 400 which I still have and hoping to restore and get back on the road by Christmas.
You certainly have a good selection of bikes in your stable. 😊
It's still a struggle to get the old leg over.
One of the reasons I went with scooters.
100%
I have to horse mount mine, but any age would have to.
Put your left foot on the footrest and climb over the bike. (As mounting a horse).
I bought an SW Motek side stand extender, so that it has a bigger, footprint.
Fantastic scenery!
I really dug this one. Thank you sir.
I'm looking at 81 next June. Some say "You'll kill yourself on that thing!" My response: ......What's your point?
@@garyhull5617 All power to you. Iam 75 and hope to keep riding as long as I can.
I was with you until the bit about growing old is OK. Getting old sucks. Can't do half the things I enjoyed doing. Will never do a lot of the things I wanted to do. The only good thing about growing old is closer to death, and a chance to get away from the way the world is today. And you have more memories of better times.
Great video, very relevant to a lot of us. 😊
Preach brother!!
This is the 1st time I have come across your channel and it's just great thanks for posting.
Excellent narrative 👏
Thank you!
Excellent.
Just found this channel. Great video. Thanks!
I skipped my motorcycle young guy phase because I did all of that in cars- still somewhat do. Way safer to go heinous speeds in canyons late at night than to do the same on 2 wheels.
Immediately opting for dad ADV life including actual off-roading.
Im not sure a young rider will associate with this video one bit! I know one thing for sure, i certainly do. Well done mate, another great video 👍
Yeah I lost the younger demographic long ago!
Bathroom Pro Tip: volunteer fire departments usually have a sani-can behind them. You’re welcome.
i enjoy your videos keep up the good work
Again: thumbs up !
Well, the idea is to die young - as late as possible. Riding a motorbike is the right thing.
I am 63 years, riding since 18th birthday, the last 30 years a 1992 Sportster 1.200. clocked some 100.000 miles on bikes in my life. Bought a Lotus super seven a couple of years ago and the Harley fell back a bit because of the Adrenaline the Lotus offered.
Still working 60 hours a week, not much time to use the bike anyway. When I retire, I shall revive the Harley (Battery is dead, apart from that, I have never had an issue with the Harley...). I envy you folks in the US for your long summers. In Europe, if you leave for work in the morning with your bike in bright sunshine, chances of rain on your way back from work are 50/50.
Love your videos
Great video Bug!
Thanks Wedge! Love seeing you out enjoying the T120.
Hiya .bug!
I think you and I may have been in Amsterdam at the same time. 😳
Another brilliant and resonating piece ya have created here, again.
Be young.
Be foolish.
Be happy.
🛵🏁🎯
Ride safe.
Cheers!
I grew up in the deserts of southern California riding and racing motorcross bikes. Several years later, I was the 20 year old on a gsxr clutching up wheelies down the interstate, running from the chp and not wearing any protective gear besides a helmet. Fast forward 6 years I meet my wife and we have kids. The bike gets sold and work, and family consumes me for the better part of the next decade. I still think about riding all the time, but the wife says its too dangerous these days with everyone texting and driving and that the kids need their father. I get where she's coming from but I sure would like to pick up a gs 1200 or maybe the harley Pan America. It doesn't help that I work at a harley dealship and help people get the bikes of their dreams everyday. Someday, I'll be back in the saddle once again. In the meantime, I'll have to just enjoy the test rides i get to go on with customers.
I started riding motorbikes at 17. I started motorcycle touring and moto camping after retiring aged 59. Enjoy what you've got but be sure, there is a motorcycling future for you... I'm 66 in a few months and have no intentions to stop touring and camping anytime soon.
@neilmackinnon3371 that's inspiring. I'm looking forward long days in the saddle in the future!
All of the above.
Good stuff .
I prefer my full hi-viz aerostich R3. It gives a certain sort of serial killerish vibe. I guess it would be better if it were grey, but still I think the effect is there.
Mr. Bug, not sure what I am thinking about your video, which means it must have struck a familiar chord.
For me, 69 is right around the corner.
Ned in SC
Please keep the rubber side down and ride on, have fun 😊😊😊😊😊
I Agree wholeheartedly with everything you said ~ However, choice of music is an entirely different matter ;p
Well done…..
Could only make it about halfway through this video.
Wait, I’m in Oregon! Where is this road?
Totally agre whid you. Thunderbear Sweden
If you're gonna spend time behind bars...get a two-wheel therapist.
Do you use filters on your camera?
Less is More
1:25 🦌 tho
6:30 that smell is chickenshit fertilizer😂
Sorry dude, but are U reviewing the bags or your hands??? Keep'em out of the he camera range...