I am a 74 year old man that did what you did twice, first in a 1964 Honda 50 that they now call a 'Cub'. It was 50cc and on a good day would go 35 MPH. I rode it from Lockport N.Y. to Nick Stoner Lake in the Adirondack Mts. taking back roads the whole way. Your video made me relive those great days. I have never been that far West and enjoyed seeing the scenery. Thanks for the super video. My wife recently passed away and I have returned to motorcycling here in Florida. I might just take a road trip.
Usually I don’t sit through the entire video without skipping but I legit just watched your whole video and thoroughly enjoyed it man! Keep up the great content!
Good day to you. I am a senior rider on HONDA Cross Cub from Japan. Enjoying touring ,camping and video uploading. This is so nice comment ! Awesome!! Thank you so much for sharing!! Have a nice day my friend!!
Dude. This last throtl build could not have gone to a cooler person. So stoked to see you post content and this in particular! I have been itching for a Grom for months and so excited to watch this.
I am 64 and driving a 2016 Grom in Hungary..though my longest trips are typically 120km beween my home in Budapest and our lakeside house at Balaton, your journey and video convinced me to venture longer trips next summer...I love my Grom and my faith it is a dependable lil critter was just further corroborated by your journey..I wish I could make that trip like you, I love South Western US and made long car trips there with my family..thanks for your account..
Good day to you. I am a senior rider on HONDA Cross Cub from Japan. Enjoying touring ,camping and video uploading. This is so nice video! Awesome!! Thank you so much for sharing!! Have a nice day my friend!!
thank you, youtube algorithm! what a gem. Also- if you were in Arizona in like June or July those Monsoons are no joke. It's crazy how quickly they can form. The state basically gets its entire yearly rainfall in a few weeks so all the storms are violent as hell. Great video!!
I've been looking at grom related videos thinking of getting it to learn manual and save money on gas to get to work. I'm glad I stumbled upon your channel. This video is so chill, I feel like I'm on a road trip with you! Epic that you decided to do this
If you still havent got a manual bike they sre legitimately so easy and fun to ride, it isnt like learning to drive a manual car and you'll learn very fast.
You're the guy who won the contest for Throttle. Your vehicle's dope. Like how they put that solar panel on your hood Of your vehicle. Mad respect And my props.
I watched this video a long time ago, and this journey still comes to mind sometimes, just amazing the trip you had and you staying tough and going through with it.
If you ever want to save money on water for a long road trip, go to subway!! I have a half gallon water bottle that I use, and 13 out of 14 subways will say yes to letting you fill up!
I went solo cross country in July on a MT-09. I went from Connecticut to Washington then back to Connecticut. 7386 miles. Couldn’t imagine doing it on a Grom. Great story thanks for sharing.
@@brysonwalker5465 the trip was incredible! Life changing honestly. It was such an adventure! I bought some saddle bags than one big bag that went where the passenger would sit off Amazon. Honestly thats one thing I’d change if I were to do it again. I’d get high quality bags that are made for the bike and can disconnect easily. Also, I’d pack lighter.
@@jpht.adventures I recommend it. I have a 2021. So far so good. Super fun bike. No real problems yet with almost 11,000 miles on it. My only complaint is that at high speeds, like 115mph+ you get some head shake. Can be kinda scary.
I love that you have a small enough bike to keep it in the room overnight. I have a Kawasaki KLR 650 and there’s not even a chance it would fit through the door. The 6 gallon tank gives me a 280 mile range though. Great video, I really enjoyed it.
Well done! I've been Coast-to-Coast on bikes a few times, (CERTAINLY not on Groms.. you DO have a Pair!)... and I can fully appreciate all the challenges you mentioned. As I'm an older rider, I laughed when you mentioned losing your Waze and online mapping; the first time I ever rode across (1981) there were no ATM's, laptops, or digital phones; you had to use paper maps (I still do!), and carry a pocket full of quarters to use in phone booths. Congratulations! Next time, you might want to bump-up to a Honda 750 or something.
@888jackflash A paper map definitely would've made me feel more at ease haha. And if you watch the next video, you'll understand why I chose the Grom ;) Thanks for watching! ruclips.net/video/rSD7HB3joJs/видео.html
What an awesome adventure. I am going to purchase a grom purposely to throw in the back of our truck while RV'ing. Your vlog has increased my perspective of these little beast. Love the way you have it set up and will be adding the luggage etc to make mine similar to go adventuring cost effectively around our RV destination. Can't wait, excited, thanks.
Good day to you. I am a senior rider on HONDA Cross Cub from Japan. Enjoying touring ,camping and video uploading. This is so nice video! Awesome!! Thank you so much for sharing!! Have a nice day my friend!!
i found this so insightful and the limitlessness of the honda grom. thank you so much for showing us your journey! i got my little grom not too long ago and looking into what and where i can take it to.
@@jpht.adventures trust me when I say you should've watched photogromer videos before you left brotha because your arse would be thanking you and there is a part you can get that will hold the throttle in place and other than that I do grealty appreciate the work you put in for this video ride safe and use the buddy system 🤣
29:48 I’m surprised you didn’t add a tire gel sealant that coats the inside of your tire so if you have a leak it will still keep pressure considering you were going on such a long journey. 😅 the gel sealant is cheap tire insurance, however if your tires are doing that …. They have to be old or a bad rubber compound for highway use. 😅
I haven’t even finished this video yet still watching but I LOVE your style of content/road trip video so far. Well done man. I’m definitely gonna be checking out your other videos!
Very cool video. I’m planning a trip from NY to Florida with 2 extra motors and cranks on a Buddy 50. Will be doing stops to fish, site see and and staying at motels. Real men do such trips. Glad you made it. Much love.
Good day to you. I am a senior rider on HONDA Cross Cub from Japan. Enjoying touring ,camping and video uploading. This is so nice video! Awesome!! Thank you so much for sharing!! Have a nice day my friend!!
You just described the joy and excitement that comes with riding a Harley cross country. I own a 2022 Harley Ultra limited and Grom. I have a blast on both, but keep the Grom within 20 miles of home. So glad to see your vblog of the trip and glad you arrived safe. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Please make a video on how you mount everything on your grom! How did you get all of your gear on the back? Im really worried about carrying gear when riding so would love to see how you set everything up!
I did a very similar trip on a Yamaha R3 (321cc so basically I was cheating in comparison to you) a few years ago. I left from Kansas City, Missouri -> TX -> NM -> AZ -> San Diego -> San Francisco -> NV -> UT -> CO -> KS -> Back home to KC. It was an epic almost 5000 mile trip (I think it was roughly 4900). Now I try to do crazy rides every few years. This year I'm planning on going to Key West and back.
Good day to you. I am a senior rider on HONDA Cross Cub from Japan. Enjoying touring ,camping and video uploading. This is so nice video! Awesome!! Thank you so much for sharing!! Have a nice day my friend!!
Good day to you. I am a senior rider on HONDA Cross Cub from Japan. Enjoying touring ,camping and video uploading. This is so nice video! Awesome!! Thank you so much for sharing!! Have a nice day my friend!!
I feel for you riding in the rain like that, happened to me as on I-5 in Grants Pass, OR. I had only waterproof overpants and my jacket felt like chainmail, definitely a story to remember
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thums up man! just to let you know in vietnam it is common for backpackers to buy bikes for $300 or less and then travel/explore the country going mostly from hanoi to hochiminh or vice versa, maybe a little over 1000miles on 100cc overly used and recycled bikes
Dude I watched this video thinking you had 567k subs not knowing it was 5.67k, I’m a subscriber now but don’t understand why you don’t have more, plan on bringing your videos tonight. Much love, from Texas too
Fun video. If you do more travel vids, please provide more information on the route you take. Maps are great, but referring to the highway numbers is good too. Have fun, and stay safe.
Last October I road my Benelli tnt 135 from Chicago IL > Nashville TN (~500 miles) in a singular day. 13 hours of riding. Also had to make the trip back at the end of the weekend. True test of reliability with these tiny bikes
I ride my Grom 30 miles to work and that is a long trip for me. Surprised the Grom made it up those hills on the I-8 coming to SD, they are steep and it is a long ride to the top. Great video.
i jus bought my second grom. this is coming from a guy who owns a 2018 honda cbr 1000rr i love my grom more. i have a 2018 and now a 2023 and i love them cuz they arent fast their jus a good speed. but in that speed you have more time to take everything in and truly enjoy the experience. it is amazing. i would choose the grom over and over and over again.
That little Yamaha YSR you checked out at the dealership, I had one of those back in the 80's when I was 12. Loved that thing. You are braver than me! I might do something like this but no way in hell I'd get on the freeway in San Diego in a car much less a Grom.
Good day to you. I am a senior rider on HONDA Cross Cub from Japan. Enjoying touring ,camping and video uploading. This is so nice video! Awesome!! Thank you so much for sharing!! Have a nice day my friend!!
One question that has never occurred to me before - do Corbin make touring seats for Grom's? Cycling pants do help significantly with hard seats. You'd likely get better gas mileage with road tires. Those engines are very under stressed and will run flat out forever provided the oil is changed frequently.
Good day to you. I am a senior rider on HONDA Cross Cub from Japan. Enjoying touring ,camping and video uploading. This is so nice video! Awesome!! Thank you so much for sharing!! Have a nice day my friend!!
Good day to you. I am a senior rider on HONDA Cross Cub from Japan. Enjoying touring ,camping and video uploading. This is so nice video! Awesome!! Thank you so much for sharing!! Have a nice day my friend!!
Awesome videos man! I just bought a 2023 Grom couple weeks ago but it's still cold here in PA so I need to wait till I can really get riding. This is my first "bike" and am super excited to get riding. I have watched this video multiple times now and want to take it on a road trip once I get better and more comfortable riding. It won't be as far as you did but I want to go to my favorite store in Connecticut from PA. It's a 3 and half hour trip one way in a car so it will still be a haul for me on the Grom. I can't wait. Thanks for the awesome video!!!
That sand storm was insane! And aint no way you just casually swooped by mexico! Insane hahaha definitely wanna do something like this once in my life 😂😂
Please let me share. In 1992 when I graduated high school I had just bought a 1987 KLR 650. I rode that from Tucson, Az back to Maryland. Many M/C trips later, in September/October 2019 I I rode my Honda Silverwing (Scooter) from Tucson back to Maryland using only back roads. 3000 miles, about 300 a day. I used google maps and just put it on bicycle route. I took 10 days as I was in no hurry. Not riding interstate is the best ever. 5 Years ago I did an actual bicycle trip from Oregon back to Maryland. I used to drive long haul 18 wheelers so travel is in my blood. Now I'm a travel nurse. Maryland is where I grew up which is why I always end up there on a trip. And, that road in Nm that you're standing on with no traffic, I have a pic of my current bike parked in the middle of that road. LOL Edit. Where you stop at the Honda place is where I just bought my last bike. Honda 300 Rally. Edit # 2. You stopped in 3 points. LOL. you weren't very far from me and my riding grounds. Edit # 3 Awesome man. Just finished watching. Its really good to hear how grateful you are to do this trip. BTW, motorcycles are allowed, it's " motor-driven cycles" that aren't allowed. Essentially a bicycle with a motor. No Bueno.
Nice video. Looked like a good time. Man that dust storm was a trip. I never thought of a Honda Grom as being a touring bike. A daycruiser yes but not multi state.
I know this video is a year old, but wow what a journey!! I live in Cali (San Diego, too!) and not sure if anyone explained this, but the signs say no bicycles or motor-driven cycles (like e-bikes). Motorcycles are allowed on the freeway, but they must be 150cc or more. Sooo technically the grom shouldn't have been on the 8, but what a fun journey anyway!! Hoping to ride my Honda Rebel from San Diego to Dallas someday!
SoCal freeways can be super sketch to ride a grom! My grom can hit 70mph, with aftermarket mods, and I always feel sketch when on any of the freeways here in SoCal! Middle of the nights are best for traffic but be hyper vigilant as to spot road issues, ie. potholes etc., so you don’t hit one with the grom’s 12” wheels! When that happens it isn’t fun at all. Great vid! Ride Safe!
I did my first big trip on a bike this fall. 2,000 miles solo from Chicago, to Badlands National Park, to Rushmore, Black hills, back to Badlands, then back to Chicago. I had a lot of the same problems going far. Lesser gas than I thought, longer than I thought, Places where gas was far away. Ass hurty. I didn't google what badlands even looked like. Just heard it was pretty, planned what I needed to bring, and put it in google. Straight up no planning really. Decided on a Saturday, left on Monday. Cannot wait to go back though.
Badass video bro! That little Yamaha motorcycle you saw at the dealer is a Yamaha ysr50 (50cc 2 stroke) they're air cooled and top out at around 50 to 60 depending on gearing and fully street legal, used to have one to put put around back in the day
I love doing big rides on a smaller bike I find you get to enjoy the scenery waaay more instead of concentrating on everything else. I have a 50CC Air cooled Derby Atlantis scooter with good mods a Leo Vince pipe bigger carb and jets it's been lightened lighter varriator weights and a modified stock air box. On flats with not much wind I do 93-95 kph and I'm a pretty big guy. I would much rather ride it then either of my big bike's. I'd imagine that ride on the Grom would have been absolutely beautiful and awesome. Cheers
Whenever I buy a Honda motorcycle, I take my seat apart by carefully taking out the staples and removing the vinal top. I then cut a long strip out of the center of the foam to relive the pressure of my man parts. It's amazing for long trips. Your tailbone and perineum will thank you.
Thank you for this video u honestly just made me experienced a new level of what I really wanna do I want to meet new people and just explore this great country before we are 100% dictated and forced to drive electric vehicles and have to stop for 5 hours for a 120 mile range !
I'm getting ready for California, to NYC and back trip 6 months from now. Its been raining all day here in the bay area. But I feel like I'm on the road. Great video. Can't wait to check out more!
I'm soon to head to Alabama from the Bay Area. I initially came to the Bay a few years going the opposite direction. Cross country is an awesome trip !
Good day to you. I am a senior rider on HONDA Cross Cub from Japan. Enjoying touring ,camping and video uploading. This is so nice video! Awesome!! Thank you so much for sharing!! Have a nice day my friend!!
What a awesome video my friend! Thankful to the good lord your safe and healthy! I’m getting ready to purchase a 22 grom, and you have gave me an idea to do something amazing like this. Definitely will be following you! Stay safe and god bless👏🏻
Amazing man, u gotta have balls to do it on a small bike and that too in USA where bikes aren’t that popular, I live in India and bikes are the primary mode of commute here, I have a 160cc proper motorcycle with 5 gears but always think it might be underpowered for me to go long like 300kms etc , u cleared my doubt
Congrats on the accomplishment. I enjoyed your trip and memories of my own through the southwest. Never run into a sandstorm but those rains take me back.
Good day to you. I am a senior rider on HONDA Cross Cub from Japan. Enjoying touring ,camping and video uploading. This is so nice video! Awesome!! Thank you so much for sharing!! Have a nice day my friend!!
Riding through a sandstorm is a bad idea because the sand and fine dust is getting pulled into your air filter and will clog it, some of it might also get past the air filter and get sucked directly into your cylinders. Great video though.
That was a great vid. One of my favorites in a long time. I can't wait until my Grom actually arrives and do some back country trips. I have always had big bikes and took the direct routes. Should be fun to take the slow routes. Great quality vid
It's definitely a slower pace but it forces you to enjoy your surroundings for sure! Just make sure you have good riding pants on and upgrade your seat 😅
@@ramblinjay3816 just 2 months so far. They told me like Christmas if I'm lucky. We have long winters here so riding season ends in September so really as long as it comes by April I'm happy.
@@nickgiard8553 yeah I’ve been waiting 4 months. I decided to buy a 1200 sportster custom today. I’m still gonna keep the from whenever it comes in but sheesh. Taking forever.
@@ramblinjay3816 nice I bought a 1200 R sportster back in 2004 when they came out with the new rubber out motor and orange tank. Loved that bike. Fast as hell.
Now I don't feel so bad on my Navi when a 20 min trip takes me 40 mins due to me avoiding highways lol. DOpe vlog! Glad you made it back to Cali safely!!
Yooo I was planning a trip by pushing A honda navi to the limit from WA to kyle texas. Definitely gonna have to carry a few small 1 gallon gas cans for back up. And maybe some other supplies.
I love this video man! This is amazing on how you took that long huge trip on a Honda Grom and in my opinion you really proved how reliable that tiny motorcycle is and it definitely is very convincing to me that I will eventually get one. Awesome content bro! New subscriber here!!!
Good day to you. I am a senior rider on HONDA Cross Cub from Japan. Enjoying touring ,camping and video uploading. This is so nice video! Awesome!! Thank you so much for sharing!! Have a nice day my friend!!
....Great video.... I'm going to try that...Note: when your exhaust pipes turn blue it means the engine is running rich, when the pipes turn gold the engine is running lean...
i went to big bear during the summer and rented a grom ans went up there. it was so scary being 7 k feet up on a cliff on a little bike but my god it was pretty. im living through you in this video. one day i wanna go cross country on a chinese daul sport. this deserves so much more thank you!!!!
Good day to you. I am a senior rider on HONDA Cross Cub from Japan. Enjoying touring ,camping and video uploading. This is so nice video! Awesome!! Thank you so much for sharing!! Have a nice day my friend!!
Awesome video. My grom keeps getting pushed back since May for delivery. I almost gave up waiting and almost just bought a CFMoto adventura. The main reason for the Grom was a minimoto trans america trail journey next year.
First of all, IDK why you are apologizing for the wind noise, if someone is getting irritated coz of wind noise, it's better they stay away from motorcycles and moto vlogs... Now to the main part what an epic fking journey, thank god YT decided to recommend this video, I am in a place that is the polar opposite from where the trip took place, and thank you for covering it and sharing it, enjoyed the whole thing, and of course those scenic roads and especially the sandstorm part was nerve-racking, and once again big kudos and thanks for taking country roads and back roads, I enjoyed the whole thing, subbed to see more epic journeys like this. Thank you.
Awesome awesome video. Great ride and thank you for putting in all the work to video ,edit, and post the ride so we could enjoy it from the comfort of wherever we may be. !!!
Good day to you. I am a senior rider on HONDA Cross Cub from Japan. Enjoying touring ,camping and video uploading. This is so nice video! Awesome!! Thank you so much for sharing!! Have a nice day my friend!!
Mmmmmmm beer! 😋 Great video man! I'm touring Cambodia & Laos on my 2018 Honda Dream 125cc, SE Asia edition.Putting around the country at 40 mph. Bike is running great and so am I. Lots of Groms here in Cambodia. Popular with the guys.
Sweet man I’m from Yuma and while doing my research on buying a grom I ran into your video lol. I know exactly where you exited to Mexico and where you entered back into the country this was a fun video to watch
Check out the latest Grom Roadtrip!
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I am a 74 year old man that did what you did twice, first in a 1964 Honda 50 that they now call a 'Cub'. It was 50cc and on a good day would go 35 MPH. I rode it from Lockport N.Y. to Nick Stoner Lake in the Adirondack Mts. taking back roads the whole way. Your video made me relive those great days. I have never been that far West and enjoyed seeing the scenery. Thanks for the super video. My wife recently passed away and I have returned to motorcycling here in Florida. I might just take a road trip.
Thank you for sharing that amazing story Allan! Let me know if you ever go on that trip and how it goes, I'd love to hear about it!
That was one of the best videos I’ve seen. That was real motorcycle riding. Can’t wait until your return videos.
Sorry for your loss and good luck to you brother
Allan, I hope you do.
As you know, it can be done on any kind of bike 👍
Best of luck!
I'm a returning rider myself; hope to see you out there, Allan! 👍
Your patience is legendary to ride a 125cc for so many miles is legendary.
Look up C90 Adventures
This, I was thinking that if I were doing this I’d probably regret it and would wanna turn back home
google tran dang dang khoa look what he did on 100cc honda wave
And here I am, worried about driving from Georgia to California and back in October on my Yamaha V-star 250. I think I'll be okay after all.
You'll be golden! Lmk how the trip goes!
Usually I don’t sit through the entire video without skipping but I legit just watched your whole video and thoroughly enjoyed it man! Keep up the great content!
MVP! Thanks for watching and appreciating the comment! Be ready for part 2 in the near future!
Cool!
Good day to you.
I am a senior rider on HONDA Cross Cub from Japan.
Enjoying touring ,camping and video uploading.
This is so nice comment !
Awesome!!
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Have a nice day my friend!!
@@cubgsan The Honda Cross Cub is very cool. I have not seen any video of it in action just at the shows.
I am impressed with your integrity in taking responsibility for the low tire.
A Class act!
Best Wishes from Montana! M.H
Bro calm down. No need to kiss his ass.
“A class act” Bruh stop licking boots.
Dude. This last throtl build could not have gone to a cooler person. So stoked to see you post content and this in particular! I have been itching for a Grom for months and so excited to watch this.
Thanks man! The Grom is awesome, I highly recommend it!
I am 64 and driving a 2016 Grom in Hungary..though my longest trips are typically 120km beween my home in Budapest and our lakeside house at Balaton, your journey and video convinced me to venture longer trips next summer...I love my Grom and my faith it is a dependable lil critter was just further corroborated by your journey..I wish I could make that trip like you, I love South Western US and made long car trips there with my family..thanks for your account..
Where did you get those saddle bags that are susoended from the luggage rack? I do not find anything like that on ebay that would fit a Grom..thanks..
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Love small cc bikes 🏴
14:32 refreshed, relaxed and at peace. I got goose bumps from this. Great narration.
I love this, he's so professional with the commentary too, bless his soul
Good day to you.
I am a senior rider on HONDA Cross Cub from Japan.
Enjoying touring ,camping and video uploading.
This is so nice video!
Awesome!!
Thank you so much for sharing!!
Have a nice day my friend!!
thank you, youtube algorithm! what a gem. Also- if you were in Arizona in like June or July those Monsoons are no joke. It's crazy how quickly they can form. The state basically gets its entire yearly rainfall in a few weeks so all the storms are violent as hell. Great video!!
I've been looking at grom related videos thinking of getting it to learn manual and save money on gas to get to work. I'm glad I stumbled upon your channel. This video is so chill, I feel like I'm on a road trip with you! Epic that you decided to do this
Buy one! At 78 (Imperial, not Metric) I'm enjoying my Grom more than my Kawasaki Ninja 400 ABS KRT!!!
Just wish the grom was a 250 crammed in there 6 speed
You may be interested in what is coming in the near future then 😉@@censored4christ162
If you still havent got a manual bike they sre legitimately so easy and fun to ride, it isnt like learning to drive a manual car and you'll learn very fast.
You're the guy who won the contest for Throttle. Your vehicle's dope. Like how they put that solar panel on your hood Of your vehicle. Mad respect And my props.
I do appreciate your beer review!
I watched this video a long time ago, and this journey still comes to mind sometimes, just amazing the trip you had and you staying tough and going through with it.
If you ever want to save money on water for a long road trip, go to subway!! I have a half gallon water bottle that I use, and 13 out of 14 subways will say yes to letting you fill up!
Out of all the bikes to travel 5kmi on the grom is definitely at the bottom of my list. Huge respect lol
I went solo cross country in July on a MT-09. I went from Connecticut to Washington then back to Connecticut. 7386 miles. Couldn’t imagine doing it on a Grom. Great story thanks for sharing.
I've got an mt07 how was the trip? How did you store your gear/ supplies?
@@brysonwalker5465 the trip was incredible! Life changing honestly. It was such an adventure! I bought some saddle bags than one big bag that went where the passenger would sit off Amazon. Honestly thats one thing I’d change if I were to do it again. I’d get high quality bags that are made for the bike and can disconnect easily. Also, I’d pack lighter.
I do plan on getting a mt-09 myself in the future 😎
@@jpht.adventures I recommend it. I have a 2021. So far so good. Super fun bike. No real problems yet with almost 11,000 miles on it. My only complaint is that at high speeds, like 115mph+ you get some head shake. Can be kinda scary.
Nice!! How long did you take to do the trip? I’m also in ct and day dream about doing this trip.
I love that you have a small enough bike to keep it in the room overnight. I have a Kawasaki KLR 650 and there’s not even a chance it would fit through the door. The 6 gallon tank gives me a 280 mile range though. Great video, I really enjoyed it.
Thanks for taking time out of your Sunday to give it a watch! 🤙
My KTM 200 Duke fits in rooms.
Well done! I've been Coast-to-Coast on bikes a few times, (CERTAINLY not on Groms.. you DO have a Pair!)... and I can fully appreciate all the challenges you mentioned. As I'm an older rider, I laughed when you mentioned losing your Waze and online mapping; the first time I ever rode across (1981) there were no ATM's, laptops, or digital phones; you had to use paper maps (I still do!), and carry a pocket full of quarters to use in phone booths. Congratulations! Next time, you might want to bump-up to a Honda 750 or something.
@888jackflash A paper map definitely would've made me feel more at ease haha. And if you watch the next video, you'll understand why I chose the Grom ;) Thanks for watching!
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What an awesome adventure. I am going to purchase a grom purposely to throw in the back of our truck while RV'ing. Your vlog has increased my perspective of these little beast. Love the way you have it set up and will be adding the luggage etc to make mine similar to go adventuring cost effectively around our RV destination. Can't wait, excited, thanks.
Hell yeah! I have a "tilt a rack" for my FJ Cruiser to truck my Grom around when I bring it to campsites and it's been a game changer!
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Good day to you.
I am a senior rider on HONDA Cross Cub from Japan.
Enjoying touring ,camping and video uploading.
This is so nice video!
Awesome!!
Thank you so much for sharing!!
Have a nice day my friend!!
Great storytelling of a trip you'll always remember. Thanks for sharing! I'd love to see more!
Me too... I love it when the fuel gauge is on full❤️❤️
Bro, subbed... thst was a crazy ass, fun, and self fullfiling adventure. Much props to you for sticking it through.
Slime is some great stuff to stop tire air leaks. It has little rubber particles that help fill in holes with its bonding agents.
i found this so insightful and the limitlessness of the honda grom. thank you so much for showing us your journey! i got my little grom not too long ago and looking into what and where i can take it to.
Congrats on your trip!
Thank you! Had to follow in the OG footsteps 😎
@photogromer I wish you could make more videos brotha, you are one of the main reasons why I have a grom.
@@jpht.adventures trust me when I say you should've watched photogromer videos before you left brotha because your arse would be thanking you and there is a part you can get that will hold the throttle in place and other than that I do grealty appreciate the work you put in for this video ride safe and use the buddy system 🤣
29:48 I’m surprised you didn’t add a tire gel sealant that coats the inside of your tire so if you have a leak it will still keep pressure considering you were going on such a long journey. 😅 the gel sealant is cheap tire insurance, however if your tires are doing that …. They have to be old or a bad rubber compound for highway use. 😅
I just stayed up an hour later than i wanted....it was SO worth it! Thanks for letting me ride along!!😊
I haven’t even finished this video yet still watching but I LOVE your style of content/road trip video so far. Well done man. I’m definitely gonna be checking out your other videos!
Very cool video. I’m planning a trip from NY to Florida with 2 extra motors and cranks on a Buddy 50. Will be doing stops to fish, site see and and staying at motels. Real men do such trips. Glad you made it. Much love.
Subscribed! Amazing adventure, rain, tires, sand storm, border crossings. This inspires me to do something like it. Thank you for sharing.
Good day to you.
I am a senior rider on HONDA Cross Cub from Japan.
Enjoying touring ,camping and video uploading.
This is so nice video!
Awesome!!
Thank you so much for sharing!!
Have a nice day my friend!!
You just described the joy and excitement that comes with riding a Harley cross country. I own a 2022 Harley Ultra limited and Grom. I have a blast on both, but keep the Grom within 20 miles of home. So glad to see your vblog of the trip and glad you arrived safe. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Please make a video on how you mount everything on your grom! How did you get all of your gear on the back? Im really worried about carrying gear when riding so would love to see how you set everything up!
I did a very similar trip on a Yamaha R3 (321cc so basically I was cheating in comparison to you) a few years ago. I left from Kansas City, Missouri -> TX -> NM -> AZ -> San Diego -> San Francisco -> NV -> UT -> CO -> KS -> Back home to KC. It was an epic almost 5000 mile trip (I think it was roughly 4900). Now I try to do crazy rides every few years. This year I'm planning on going to Key West and back.
Love from the UK brother! Watched the Throtl vid on your truck and switched over to this video. Loved it ❤️
That's a cool trip. The sand storm part is crazy, it's like driving in Forza Horizon.
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I am a senior rider on HONDA Cross Cub from Japan.
Enjoying touring ,camping and video uploading.
This is so nice video!
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That sand storm is a sick story to tell😂 gotta exaggerate the story for the kids lmao
Enjoyed it! Love that you took one of the least highway oriented bikes ever on this trip. Grom 🔥
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I am a senior rider on HONDA Cross Cub from Japan.
Enjoying touring ,camping and video uploading.
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I feel for you riding in the rain like that, happened to me as on I-5 in Grants Pass, OR. I had only waterproof overpants and my jacket felt like chainmail, definitely a story to remember
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Enjoying touring ,camping and video uploading.
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This was great to watch!
thums up man! just to let you know in vietnam it is common for backpackers to buy bikes for $300 or less and then travel/explore the country going mostly from hanoi to hochiminh or vice versa, maybe a little over 1000miles on 100cc overly used and recycled bikes
One day I'll visit and do that myself!
Dude I watched this video thinking you had 567k subs not knowing it was 5.67k, I’m a subscriber now but don’t understand why you don’t have more, plan on bringing your videos tonight. Much love, from Texas too
Fun video.
If you do more travel vids, please provide more information on the route you take. Maps are great, but referring to the highway numbers is good too.
Have fun, and stay safe.
I agree as well!
Last October I road my Benelli tnt 135 from Chicago IL > Nashville TN (~500 miles) in a singular day. 13 hours of riding. Also had to make the trip back at the end of the weekend. True test of reliability with these tiny bikes
I ride my Grom 30 miles to work and that is a long trip for me.
Surprised the Grom made it up those hills on the I-8 coming to SD, they are steep and it is a long ride to the top.
Great video.
do you ride on the freeway?
i jus bought my second grom. this is coming from a guy who owns a 2018 honda cbr 1000rr i love my grom more. i have a 2018 and now a 2023 and i love them cuz they arent fast their jus a good speed. but in that speed you have more time to take everything in and truly enjoy the experience. it is amazing. i would choose the grom over and over and over again.
Enjoyed the video! That sandstorm was wild.
I finally put the Coleman Maddog seat cover on my KLR650, and it makes a huge difference in butt comfort. It was pretty cheap, too.
That little Yamaha YSR you checked out at the dealership, I had one of those back in the 80's when I was 12. Loved that thing. You are braver than me! I might do something like this but no way in hell I'd get on the freeway in San Diego in a car much less a Grom.
Great video! I watched this over a couple days. I need more long range grom trips.
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I am a senior rider on HONDA Cross Cub from Japan.
Enjoying touring ,camping and video uploading.
This is so nice video!
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One question that has never occurred to me before - do Corbin make touring seats for Grom's? Cycling pants do help significantly with hard seats. You'd likely get better gas mileage with road tires. Those engines are very under stressed and will run flat out forever provided the oil is changed frequently.
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I am a senior rider on HONDA Cross Cub from Japan.
Enjoying touring ,camping and video uploading.
This is so nice video!
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Fantastic video. Cheers to you 🍻🍻 epic epic journey, was happy to watch it!
amazing, makes me want to go buy a grom today! you got some guts going into Mexico with everything going on. Glad you made it!
Amazing video! I haven't rode my grom in over a year and this makes me want to jump back on it and go out and explore! Stay safe
Hey man, every chance I get, I have to ride my Grom even if it’s around the block a couple of times.
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I am a senior rider on HONDA Cross Cub from Japan.
Enjoying touring ,camping and video uploading.
This is so nice video!
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Awesome video man, If I could bring my dogs along (2 of them) I would do these trips all the time hehe.
Awesome videos man! I just bought a 2023 Grom couple weeks ago but it's still cold here in PA so I need to wait till I can really get riding. This is my first "bike" and am super excited to get riding. I have watched this video multiple times now and want to take it on a road trip once I get better and more comfortable riding. It won't be as far as you did but I want to go to my favorite store in Connecticut from PA. It's a 3 and half hour trip one way in a car so it will still be a haul for me on the Grom. I can't wait. Thanks for the awesome video!!!
Congrats on the Grom! Whenever you do your trip, let me know how it goes!
That sand storm was insane! And aint no way you just casually swooped by mexico! Insane hahaha definitely wanna do something like this once in my life 😂😂
Please let me share. In 1992 when I graduated high school I had just bought a 1987 KLR 650. I rode that from Tucson, Az back to Maryland. Many M/C trips later, in September/October 2019 I I rode my Honda Silverwing (Scooter) from Tucson back to Maryland using only back roads. 3000 miles, about 300 a day. I used google maps and just put it on bicycle route. I took 10 days as I was in no hurry. Not riding interstate is the best ever. 5 Years ago I did an actual bicycle trip from Oregon back to Maryland. I used to drive long haul 18 wheelers so travel is in my blood. Now I'm a travel nurse. Maryland is where I grew up which is why I always end up there on a trip. And, that road in Nm that you're standing on with no traffic, I have a pic of my current bike parked in the middle of that road. LOL
Edit. Where you stop at the Honda place is where I just bought my last bike. Honda 300 Rally.
Edit # 2. You stopped in 3 points. LOL. you weren't very far from me and my riding grounds.
Edit # 3 Awesome man. Just finished watching. Its really good to hear how grateful you are to do this trip. BTW, motorcycles are allowed, it's " motor-driven cycles" that aren't allowed. Essentially a bicycle with a motor. No Bueno.
Nice video. Looked like a good time. Man that dust storm was a trip. I never thought of a Honda Grom as being a touring bike. A daycruiser yes but not multi state.
I know this video is a year old, but wow what a journey!!
I live in Cali (San Diego, too!) and not sure if anyone explained this, but the signs say no bicycles or motor-driven cycles (like e-bikes). Motorcycles are allowed on the freeway, but they must be 150cc or more. Sooo technically the grom shouldn't have been on the 8, but what a fun journey anyway!! Hoping to ride my Honda Rebel from San Diego to Dallas someday!
SoCal freeways can be super sketch to ride a grom! My grom can hit 70mph, with aftermarket mods, and I always feel sketch when on any of the freeways here in SoCal! Middle of the nights are best for traffic but be hyper vigilant as to spot road issues, ie. potholes etc., so you don’t hit one with the grom’s 12” wheels! When that happens it isn’t fun at all. Great vid! Ride Safe!
I did my first big trip on a bike this fall. 2,000 miles solo from Chicago, to Badlands National Park, to Rushmore, Black hills, back to Badlands, then back to Chicago.
I had a lot of the same problems going far. Lesser gas than I thought, longer than I thought, Places where gas was far away. Ass hurty.
I didn't google what badlands even looked like. Just heard it was pretty, planned what I needed to bring, and put it in google. Straight up no planning really. Decided on a Saturday, left on Monday.
Cannot wait to go back though.
Sounds like you planned your trip exactly how I did haha. 🍻
Add synthetic two-stroke oil to help with the constant high rpm.
Badass video bro! That little Yamaha motorcycle you saw at the dealer is a Yamaha ysr50 (50cc 2 stroke) they're air cooled and top out at around 50 to 60 depending on gearing and fully street legal, used to have one to put put around back in the day
Loved visiting my grandparents in Alamogordo and going to white sands that place is amazing
I love doing big rides on a smaller bike I find you get to enjoy the scenery waaay more instead of concentrating on everything else.
I have a 50CC Air cooled Derby Atlantis scooter with good mods a Leo Vince pipe bigger carb and jets it's been lightened lighter varriator weights and a modified stock air box.
On flats with not much wind I do 93-95 kph and I'm a pretty big guy.
I would much rather ride it then either of my big bike's.
I'd imagine that ride on the Grom would have been absolutely beautiful and awesome.
Cheers
Whenever I buy a Honda motorcycle, I take my seat apart by carefully taking out the staples and removing the vinal top. I then cut a long strip out of the center of the foam to relive the pressure of my man parts. It's amazing for long trips. Your tailbone and perineum will thank you.
Thank you for this video u honestly just made me experienced a new level of what I really wanna do I want to meet new people and just explore this great country before we are 100% dictated and forced to drive electric vehicles and have to stop for 5 hours for a 120 mile range !
I'm getting ready for California, to NYC and back trip 6 months from now. Its been raining all day here in the bay area. But I feel like I'm on the road. Great video. Can't wait to check out more!
I'm soon to head to Alabama from the Bay Area. I initially came to the Bay a few years going the opposite direction. Cross country is an awesome trip !
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I am a senior rider on HONDA Cross Cub from Japan.
Enjoying touring ,camping and video uploading.
This is so nice video!
Awesome!!
Thank you so much for sharing!!
Have a nice day my friend!!
Brooo I really luv your vids pls keep it up there so satisfying
What a awesome video my friend! Thankful to the good lord your safe and healthy! I’m getting ready to purchase a 22 grom, and you have gave me an idea to do something amazing like this. Definitely will be following you! Stay safe and god bless👏🏻
I'm excited for you! Follow me on IG and let me know when you get it!
That’s so dope! Peace and blessings
Amazing man, u gotta have balls to do it on a small bike and that too in USA where bikes aren’t that popular, I live in India and bikes are the primary mode of commute here, I have a 160cc proper motorcycle with 5 gears but always think it might be underpowered for me to go long like 300kms etc , u cleared my doubt
Groms still a proper motorcycle lol just smaller tyres still a full size bike lol 😂
I live about 15 minutes from the white sands, a beautiful place! & great video
I’m from Lewisville/Carrollton area and will be taking my lesson for M endorsement. I’ve been eyeballing the Grom. Thanks for the video
Randomly got this vid recommended and knew I’d love it and I was right
Bro respect got my 50cc want to drop a 250cc in as soon as possible❤
what an adventure! im from sierra vista, just a heads up that dust storm is called a haboob. pull off the road far and dont use your lights
Congrats on the accomplishment. I enjoyed your trip and memories of my own through the southwest. Never run into a sandstorm but those rains take me back.
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Riding through a sandstorm is a bad idea because the sand and fine dust is getting pulled into your air filter and will clog it, some of it might also get past the air filter and get sucked directly into your cylinders. Great video though.
This whole vid a mood 👌🏻
That was a great vid. One of my favorites in a long time. I can't wait until my Grom actually arrives and do some back country trips. I have always had big bikes and took the direct routes. Should be fun to take the slow routes. Great quality vid
It's definitely a slower pace but it forces you to enjoy your surroundings for sure! Just make sure you have good riding pants on and upgrade your seat 😅
How long have you been waiting? My 23' keeps getting pushed back month after month. It's like they don't know so they push it every 30 days.
@@ramblinjay3816 just 2 months so far. They told me like Christmas if I'm lucky. We have long winters here so riding season ends in September so really as long as it comes by April I'm happy.
@@nickgiard8553 yeah I’ve been waiting 4 months. I decided to buy a 1200 sportster custom today. I’m still gonna keep the from whenever it comes in but sheesh. Taking forever.
@@ramblinjay3816 nice I bought a 1200 R sportster back in 2004 when they came out with the new rubber out motor and orange tank. Loved that bike. Fast as hell.
Now I don't feel so bad on my Navi when a 20 min trip takes me 40 mins due to me avoiding highways lol. DOpe vlog! Glad you made it back to Cali safely!!
Yooo I was planning a trip by pushing A honda navi to the limit from WA to kyle texas. Definitely gonna have to carry a few small 1 gallon gas cans for back up. And maybe some other supplies.
I love this video man! This is amazing on how you took that long huge trip on a Honda Grom and in my opinion you really proved how reliable that tiny motorcycle is and it definitely is very convincing to me that I will eventually get one.
Awesome content bro!
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It's a HONDA! OF COURSE it's reliable!!! ; )
What an awesome journey! That was very inspiring.
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....Great video.... I'm going to try that...Note: when your exhaust pipes turn blue it means the engine is running rich, when the pipes turn gold the engine is running lean...
Love the video man looking into getting into riding motorcycles and this just convinced me all the way!
Grom in blue looks great
I was watching to see if I could do a 2 hour drive and holy moly I couldn’t even imagine all the effort you had to go through
Balls of steel!!!! Salute to you
Loved the video man! I showed it to the Cochise guys and they were stoked. We should totally do that Canada trip.
Agreed! 🍻
i went to big bear during the summer and rented a grom ans went up there. it was so scary being 7 k feet up on a cliff on a little bike but my god it was pretty. im living through you in this video. one day i wanna go cross country on a chinese daul sport. this deserves so much more thank you!!!!
Thank you for sharing that story! Big Bear is on my list to visit
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I am a senior rider on HONDA Cross Cub from Japan.
Enjoying touring ,camping and video uploading.
This is so nice video!
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Awesome video. My grom keeps getting pushed back since May for delivery. I almost gave up waiting and almost just bought a CFMoto adventura. The main reason for the Grom was a minimoto trans america trail journey next year.
Been hearing about all these delays, hopefully you'll get it sooner than later. I'm also looking into the trans America trial 😎
First of all, IDK why you are apologizing for the wind noise, if someone is getting irritated coz of wind noise, it's better they stay away from motorcycles and moto vlogs...
Now to the main part what an epic fking journey, thank god YT decided to recommend this video, I am in a place that is the polar opposite from where the trip took place, and thank you for covering it and sharing it, enjoyed the whole thing, and of course those scenic roads and especially the sandstorm part was nerve-racking, and once again big kudos and thanks for taking country roads and back roads, I enjoyed the whole thing, subbed to see more epic journeys like this. Thank you.
Thanks Gautham!
Awesome awesome video. Great ride and thank you for putting in all the work to video ,edit, and post the ride so we could enjoy it from the comfort of wherever we may be. !!!
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I am a senior rider on HONDA Cross Cub from Japan.
Enjoying touring ,camping and video uploading.
This is so nice video!
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Thank you so much for sharing!!
Have a nice day my friend!!
Mmmmmmm beer! 😋 Great video man! I'm touring Cambodia & Laos on my 2018 Honda Dream 125cc, SE Asia edition.Putting around the country at 40 mph. Bike is running great and so am I. Lots of Groms here in Cambodia. Popular with the guys.
Sweet man I’m from Yuma and while doing my research on buying a grom I ran into your video lol. I know exactly where you exited to Mexico and where you entered back into the country this was a fun video to watch
Stumbled upon this vid. Thoroughly enjoyed! 👍