Handlebars Snap Off In The Middle Of Nowhere
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- Out in the barren plains, and with over 600 miles still to go, a handlebar riser bolt breaks unexpectedly. In a pinch, we reattach the bars with shoestring.
What would you do?
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I may not agree with everything you say on all of your videos but i always enjoy watching them. I like to see you out there living life on your terms without negatively impacting others and I appreciate you having the balls to say what you think.
Scotty there aren’t too many people out there anymore that stand behind their principles, there all about what’s easier and what’s in it for them…..I try to be the same, I guess it’s easier for us who don’t have much to lose to still have principles and morals !
The new american motto, "Give me convenience or give me death!".
@ you know what Scotty I’m 58 and pretty much at this point don’t really have much left to lose in this life and have come to the realization that the few dreams that I had, like actually owning a house with sheet rock walls and a piece of land are never going to come true but I do still have some morals and values and things I believe in and I’ll be damned if I’m going to sell them out, I’m a whole lot closer to meeting God and having to explain myself and my actions to him so I TRY and do the right thing and treat other humans the way I think he wants us to treat each other !
I got chased up into a big mulberry tree by a big, red bull when I was a kid and me and my dad and uncle were stuck up there until dark, but we ate our weight in mulberries!
I've heard of people being on a shoestring budget, but man, Scotty, you take it to another level :)
Scotty, you looked in your natural habitat shaking that tree.
I admire the chill response on your bikes handlebars messing up, instead of freaking out, addressing it and moving on. Much love from the south China sea
South China Sea? Damn…that’s half way around the globe.
Uncle sams canoe club?
Howdy once again from Corpus Christi Texas. Man Scotty you're right. I'm 50 years old. My generation was taught about machines replacing the working man. They introduced it with the story of Paul Bunyan, John Henry and so forth. I never gave it much thought but it's hard to ignore.
I watch videos all week since I don't work anymore thanks again for sharing safe travels
I definitely watch more RUclips during the week than on weekends Hahah
Good video Scotty. The only issue I’ve had lately with HD dealerships is there aren’t many work on any bike over 10 yo. I’m told it’s cause the mechanics that knew the older bikes are mostly retired. The thing a vendor told me about the automation is that he had a hard time getting consistent help. They’ll work some days and just not show up. I don’t know. I worked 40+ years without a day off so not sure why folks don’t work a full week. That ole mule is fallin apart. Ride safe Scotty.
I watch every morning with my coffee.
Hey Scotty, I'll watch your videos on whatever day you upload them. During the week I wait until I'm done working then watch at home.
On way home from Sturgis in 2024 my little brother and I stopped at a McDonald's . I hadn't stopped at one in 30 years! What a surprise no cash, everything seemed to have soybeans not for me. 100 miles later I had barbecue pork at 1/2 the coast
Yeah, thats right. Yummy!
Scotty, thank you for being a champion for locally owned businesses. We have Casey's convenience shops here. I think they are locally owned unless that has changed. Be safe!
A lot of times I feel like I’m right out there on the road with you Scotty! Thanks for sharing so much of your adventures with us
Thank you Scotty for the fine video, enjoy the ride
I watch your videos when I have time. Doesn’t really matter when u upload. Love the videos and thanks for sharing 😀.
Great video great ride.
Everything breaks. Everything is temporary. Safe travels enjoy life the best you can with what you have.
Scotty, you should come up to the boogie in indiana this summer. It would be great to see you there
Scotty; TOTALLY AGREE with you on self checkout or kiosk ordering in two recent fast food restaurants!! I was "TOLD", I had to order on the kiosk!! You can fill in the blank with my colorful metaphor response as they watched my backside walking out the door with my money in my pocket!!!!!!!! And never went back!! Since your bolt broke last summer, you fixed it by now!! Are you in Mexico? God Bless safe ridin rubber down
Yes. Very warm here too 😊
I watch your videos all the time, I wish there were more.
Billionaires aint our buddies.....
More like enemy….!!
@@RoryHollarTURTLERCRACINGHow .any billionaires do you know?
I didn't know that I should separate them based on income. Please tell me, what is the cutoff for someone to cease being your buddy? Is it a million dollars? A billion? Maybe it's less, a couple hundred grand? Maybe it's just gainful employment? If I get a look at time job washing dishes can I be your buddy or would that be showing too much personal ambition?
Maybe true. I dont see any of them that are on our side. Dont really believe billions of bucks exist either. At least they didnt when i was young. Maybe just add 0s to an account number?
@@Rem700R5MN Most people would recognise that my comment 'Billionaires aint our Buddies' was a pun, a play on words to succinctly convey a longer message. I'll spell it out for you. Do you believe these mega wealthy people seeking to control & dominate us have our best interests at heart? I don't.
HD dealership went out of business up here last month. Hmmm Guess that's what happens when you abandon your base.
Love your work and enjoy seeing your travels. Always look forward to the next video.
I watch youtube videos when ever it suits me. I don’t care what day it is.
sames
Love your videos thanks for all the work you do,maybe one day I'll be able to escape my current situation when I do I'll look you up hopefully you're still out there
Great content as always
Not for me im retired so watch you whenever i want, your still one of the most original guys out there,so thanks for the storys.
Hi Scotty, I feel the same about the auto tellers I avoid those businesses as much as possible. Nice roadside repair too! I had a swingarm pivot bolt snap on my Shovel once. Twisty back road not too far from home. I was able to limp to a parking lot and get lift back to get my trailer. Fun times!
Great video and advice too Scotty. My stator came loose from its small mounting screws in Nowhere U.P. Michigan. Luckily a hardware in Nowhere had a helicoil kit with a borrowed hand drill. Was able to get back on the road with the help from good folks at this hardware.
Thats a wierd problem
I watch your videos randomly. When I see a new one I'll click on it eventually. Week days week ends makes no difference to me.
Preach Scotty Preach! Save your community by spending your money at LOCALLY OWNED BUSINESSES!!!!!!
Hi scotty from Australia, i m a truck driver , and i watch you during the the week in between loading, and on the weekends when i get a couple of spare hours.
Love watching all your vids scotty
So im good anytime for u Craig. Probably see u on the weekend then.
I like to play videos while at work during the week. I also watch videos on the weekends. Most commonly is at work and in the evening.
Weekends are the best time to release your videos. Those of us who don’t spend our days at a desk don’t have time to watch videos at work
I like youre video's,I just got me a 2003 ultra electraglide ,getting ready to hit the road maybe i'll catch up with you
i rarely if ever watch youtube at work, work is work, play is play, downtime is downtime
Keep on trucking ❤❤
Nice movie again scotty. You an Bernado look like 2 tarzans. Have a good time and a fun. 😅😅 oh the woman looks very nice to 😮
Evetta, is such a sweet lady!! love her persona. you guys work good together, brother scotty. love your vids pal, long time viewer! god bless!! keep rockin.
"OLD NOT DEAD"
I’m a truck driver that hauls motor oil out of Chevron Richmond CA to the western states.We get a deal on fuel at all the Pilots and Flying Js I usually buy 14000 gallons a year.I get up to 5cents a gallon for me and unlimited free showers 🚿 so I live there every night all over the west.I also use them on my motorcycle since I get free showers gas 10 cents cheaper and free food.If you buy alcohol or a cigar they help you at the regular counter fuel too.
I watch most videos during the week Monday-Friday
I watch during the week while I'm working from home. Contrast of your freedom me working for the man.
We like your videos anytime you put ‘em out…day or night lol. Here in Wisco it’s below zero and we’re dreaming of warmer times to come.
I watch my videos every couple days when I’m doing my workouts in the basement. Thanks for your videos Scotty. Interesting
Surround your life with noble people and all is good. Your lady ain't no senior my man. All vibrant woman. Careful that a young buck doesn't sweep in.! :)
Well, she is 68!
@@scootertrampscotty Some ladies evade time somehow. The best to you both brother.
Great video scotty. Weekends for sure man.
The power is in the people. Like you said, don't give them your money. Look into who is getting your money. ✌️
Im retired myself 57, and i don't hardly keep up with days. No matter to me week day or weekends.
Great video scotty stay safe 😅
Looks like its time to start riding the new red bike..
Yup
Guilty for watching at work!
Every day is Saturday and every night is Friday. Why should I check myself out at a business counter? The powers to be ain't paying me!
You got the handicapped shower.
I drove OTR for 25 years. Once in a while I'd get that shower or one similar.
I watch videos at work then work on ride bikes at home
21:30 I remembered Russian proverb "Please, weld this for me now, and then I’ll do a thorough repair at home with wire." ("Пожалуйста, вы мне сейчас сваркой прихватите, а я потом дома капитально проволокой отремонтирую"). Good Luck! Will wait for new vids.
Im glad you told us your old lady is a fox. Otherwise we would not know.
For 68 years old she is.
Today is Saturday the 25th I'm watching
Also watching from Canada
I watch you on the weekends Scotty.
I like your videos anytime thanks
Enjoyed.
Mulberries are my favorite too. I had the riser snap on my one bike. Was a scary experience but I limped it home and got steel risers and fixed that
It's True.
😂 lol Bernardo sucks his stomach in when the camera comes around
You do too
@TheCaddypilot1 yep
We are doing our best up north but it ain’t easy, still some farms left
I don’t watch RUclips at work, don’t have time. When I get home settle in and watch some, not every day a few days a week.
Nice vlog brother...
I salut you from Romania 🇷🇴
I salute u back Dacian 😊
How does Scotty not know who Berkshire Hathaway is?
Berkshire Hathaway is Warren Buffet. He's a billionaire genius investor who drives an old car and still lives with his wife in a house in Tulsa Oklahoma that he bought for like $40,000 decades ago.
Oh yeah. And a radlcal gl0ballst i do believe.
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He's kind of a leftist compared to Elon Musk and some other billionaires. Advocated for higher taxes on billionaires. Says he will give it all to charity when he kicks it, and will give his kids enough to do what they want, but not so much that they won't do anything. I don't know how much that is, it doesn't take much money for me to do nothing, living frugally. 😆
Enjoy stay safe. I have dear friend who suffered a motorcycle accident and it was not her and her partners fault😢she is in the nursing home now.😢but I have faith❤
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Yeah I watch your Videos more during the week
I watch on Saturday morning
Another great video! If you was in texas i could have let you use the garage and my welder if neededto get those handlebars fixed! Look me up sometime if your passing through south texas! Be glad to meet up and share stories!
Got room for a visitor? If so can u send your state, town name, and phone number for my records? Then ill know who to call when in the area.
scottykerekes@yahoo
@@scootertrampscotty replied to that email.! just now!
Much Respect Scotty
Glad you wear helmets❤
Keeps my hat from flying off.
I have a factory Electra Glide handle bars in Gainesville if you want them.
Love Scotty bike adventures and friends ❤
Thanks Mowens but i fixed em long ago.
I had my handlebars actually break in half riding down the Freeway. They were supposed to put a 1 piece top clamp on with these bars when they put them on and didnt. They put the individual clamps on. It took 10 years for the bars to break so I didnt go back to tell them. There was a Sticker right on the handlebars that said to use a 1 piece clamp that they obviously just ignored. Have a Great Day.
I had that happen too - in Canada! Got a 1 piece now.
Funny every time you tap that card the banks charged a % to that company plus bigger brothers watching same for that lovely cellphone lol
I refuse to use any self checkout system. I’m retired and don’t work there so that’s that.
Work time is for working , or it used to be!
I catch up with videos in the evening. A way of relaxing.
How the hell did you get a spider in your tent? Did you sleep with the door open?😢
It happens. All part of the game i guess.
Un abrazo desde bacalar México bro. 😎
Hey, was thinking about your hesitation in your motorcycle. Timing definitely. I'm no motorcycle mechanic but it still may be mechanical though. Backlash on a chain slop/on you cam or mechanical side on the spark side loose or worn gear. Out of tolerance. Simple as a sparkplug loose plug.i have modern bikes not the old school stuff like you have. Who would ever think if your speedometer doesn't work bike will not start. I had car one time the gas cap went out on. The thing wouldn't shift rite. I that that was some crazy stuff .
Weekend I have more time. I can't be watching at work.
Hi Scotty I’m a trucker and also biker. The machines are for convenience for us to get copy of fuel receipts and showers. Instead of waiting in lines.
Might be more convenient but my complaint is that the machines take opportunity for the livelhood of some of our people away. "Give me convenience or give me death!" seems to be the new american motto these days. Hang tough my bruthu 😊
@@scootertrampscottyBe safe out there. I’ve been following you for years. I definitely agree with you on self service machines. I always look for a person when I can.
I avoid chains as much as possible.
I watch RUclips videos in the afternoons and weekends when I'm not working. Actually, all I ever watch is RUclips, there's nothing worth watching on television programming anymore. Good to know about Flying J, I won't darken their doors with my shadow.
during the week while at work ..
Hi scooty t.s., question about riding bikes in the heat in your years on the road in many places and environments do you have or recommend installing any of thoes engine air cooling fans ? Ive wondered about them , thought id ask because of your many miles of experience, thanks for any response
Ive never had Luv Jugs but guys i know who do all say they work really well. Mostly for slow speeds though i think.
Pay, 'cash only'..
Always!
Sometimes I prefer self checkout so my order or price doesn't get screwed up.
For fast food like McD's or Arby's it can be cheaper to order through the app and get significant discounts you wouldn't normally see. And I can customize the burger myself where the teller never pays attention to say, no pickles or onions, etc.
Dont eat there, save all that money. Your gut will thank you
@arthurcutaiar9994 I don't eat there all the time, but it can be cheaper than the alternative around here.
@gregorytubbs34i hear you. I'm an old fart but started to try to eat healthy. The way I see it is they're poisoning or food, then we get sick then they charge us even more for medical help. I'MA NOT PAYIN EXTRA FOR MUTHER FUCKERS TO POISON ME THEN PAY EVEN MORE TO BE Treated FOR THE POISONING!
That handlebar repair don't look "legal" or "safe" 🤣 🤣 🤣. Oops I just sarcasmed. Lol.
I like Loves Truck stops
I do believe theyre still privatly owned.
I watch my videos from 3:00pm thru the evening 7 days a week (winter months) riding months evenings only
Your girlfriend is so cool . She just wonders off and does her thing then wonders back
I watch RUclips in my truck when I’m driving around going from job to job. I’m a roofing estimator ex roofer, but I have to pay attention of course driving but I watch a lot of RUclips on the weekend when I’m not doing bids and things like that estimates on the computer.
Was in roofing for 22 years. I feel your pain!
You are definitely not fighting the battle alone. If I have to do the work of an employee that you should have to help me then I want a hefty discount. So I, like you do not spend there.👍
Thank you! One man coming in is not going to be your savior. So true. But some people want someone else to clean up their mess. It’s why some people follow religion, because they want one guy to come in and make their mess better. Ain’t gonna happen.
If only you understood what you think you understand.
I rather agree. Many are waiting for the God to come save them while the devils people are taking vigorous action. I say God gave us brains to use and hands to take action with. Action is whats needed!
On the question, I get causht up on my RUclips early morning weekends. Work through the week.
Hi Scotty, anybody asking ye about that Baker trans you got in old blue, what would you take for it, just the gear set, not the case. do you think it would fit in a 5 speed 1998 evo trans, my bike is the softail model
I believe it fits but im keeping it 😊
I thought you bought a different bike????
I think it's getting the Scotty treatment