I almost went the VW bus route for my travels across the US but thankfully changed my mind. I worked as a VW mechanic for couple years and learned through there that aircooled VWs are just not dependable, even if most parts are new! Not to mention they are very slow(Even with bigger engines) and get horrible MPG. They also have no AC which makes summer trips miserable. I ended up buying a 1993 Toyota mini RV and saw the country multiple times since 2020, with not ONE single issue! Anyways i digress, great video. No joke ive seen it atleast 20 times in the last 5 years!
Killin’ it per usual, Clark! I was engrossed by this. Perfect composition and visual storytelling. You have a gift, and we appreciate you sharing it with the world on this channel.
Soo happy you are dropping videos again! Missed you bro! 😎 How is the VW? I would love to see a video of your calibre expressing your feelings about everything youve done to get it where it is now.
@@clarkunderwood super glad to hear! You have a lot going on and understand RU-vid can/should sit on the backburner sometimes. I'm just relieved that all is well and life is happily happening along 🤩
I have followed every RU-vid video you have ever made. You are truly talented. My wife and I just became empty nesters with our last of 4 children moving out. This touched me. Keep making memories with your family. Thank you for sharing.
I have been smiling the entire video, your guys excitement is palpable and contagious, the gas fill ups absolutely kill me, @9:30 ish the classic blinker light left on, I do it all the time haha, and as a fellow XT225 owner I am so geeked for you guys and I can't wait to take a trip like this myself. You make it seem absolutely within reach. Thanks for making this.
Out of interest, what was the $7 part that was needed to fix the van? Mine has also become unable to shift gears and I suspect it could require the same part. For you was it the little nylon bushing at the front?
What an experience ! I think I’m going with a modern euro van though due to my disability and un able to work on an older van. I think there is something about the baywindows you just can’t replicate. I wish I could get one with a suburu motor and a ac that might be the ticket for me
My wife and I are about 15 years ahead of you and we still look back at those VW traveling years with utter joy….even the breakdowns at 2000 miles from home. :) (which we also had). Good on you guys for going for it. Those memories you’ll find to be special. Cheers
This video is pure poetry, a total antidote to one stinky aspect of motorcycle riding that's about pretense, machismo, and taking oneself way, WAY too seriously. You guys rock 100%. Long live nerds on two wheels who scream their appreciation for gorgeous nature to the top of their lungs !!!!!! And YES, I'm buying an XT225 after 30+ years of riding bikes which are too heavy for me and for the planet when you really think about it.
This video was the deal breaker for making me get an enduro again. When i checked the specs of the xt225 and realized it’s a 6 speed that weighs in at a whopping 250 wet! I was sold. I’ve had over 24 bikes over the last several years experimenting with different feels after riding for many years. My final collection is the first gen fz1 dual sport modded and an 07 xt225. Nothing beats a lightweight nimble dual sport bike, I wish there was a 250cc or 300cc shaft driven thumper, maybe someday someone will make it, but until then the xt225 will have its space in my garage.
Wonderful video! You will never regret having done this. I also have a VW van, took it to the Grand Canyon, cold March, snow, starter failing, barely made it back to Tulsa. Unforgettable trip. Beautiful scenery.
My son and I are looking at these xt's and I came across your video. You guys KILLED IT! I'm sooo stoked for you doing what young men SHOULD be doing! 👍👍. And if I may put in a "dad" comment, I am very proud of you two and I hope you're mapping out your next mission! GET OUT THERE BOYS! 💥👍👍
You folks are totally charming. Thanks for another episode. My brother in law is an ace VW mechanic. He worked for a VW dealership here in Dallas for twenty years or so. Hit me up if you want me to ask him to look at your bus. He’s retired now, but still races his drag strip bug.
Clark! Dude, just rebuild it yourself! It's a 3d Lego kit puzzle where the parts and pieces only go together in one specific way. You can do it! I've done it! Happy to help provide info to refresh your engine.
Hey Clark! Where did you go and where have you been? How is the bus? Miss you! If you need motivation you might enjoy watching some of the videos about my 1979 Westfalia on my channel ru-vid.com/group/PLbY2xybPLRHyzrZ7We6-UB1dTGei0xo3Z. Please Make an update video soon! Happy to help in any way I can :)
