This is not a VID, it’s a movie. Great cut. Concerning your tires, you might consider MITAS E7. They also have a version with harder sightwall. But changing tires with a hard sightwall is a pain. Looking forward to part 4. In a few months ;-)
Quite a compliment! Thanks so much! I wasn't thinking about the difficulty in changing the tire with harder sidewall. Glad you mentioned that! I'll look into the Mitas. I'm due for new tires. Especially the back.
Great to see you back at it! Congrats on the home purchase. I missed out on a trip to Newfoundland this summer on my Himalayan due to COVID, so it is great to live vicariously through your beautifully-made videos on a journey to the North Slope. Well done!
Thanks so much! I've had this idea to do a trans-Canada ride and finish off in Newfoundland for years now. I really think that would be epic. Would maybe write a book about. Maybe some day. I hope you get your opportunity next summer! You'll have to keep me posted, especially if you share anything online.
Thank you. Sorry for the wait. Life happens. I'll be announcing the winner of the tank bag soon, and maybe I'll provide an update on all that's going on along with expectations of future videos.
Half an hour very well spent. Beautifully put together, Justin. I appreciate the effort you've put in. We'll worth the wait. Thanks for taking the trouble to share your adventure 👌
My pleasure! I only wish I had got this part out sooner and stayed on task. Let's hope Part 4 is pulled together more quickly, but just as much worth all the wait. 🙂
Hello from Germany, it's time to say thank you for your great videos and tell you how much I enjoy your clips. Especially in these times when the urge to travel far away remains unfulfilled, you convey the illusion of traveling with you. In 2017 I did a 4 month tour through the US and Canada, coast to coast to coast, and it was the best bike tour I've ever had. Good luck and stay safe... Stefan
Thank you very much! This is a great and very sincere comment. Coast to coast, now that would be a fantastic trip. Would love to do it. I'm sure you know how it is, after doing a trip like that, for the rest of your life you have those days where you think to yourself, "I'd give anything to there right now." Which is why you have to just keep planning more trips. Keep chasing those perfect days. 🙂 Thanks for watching and writing Stefan!
Did you know the article circle is not a static landmark? It moves north about 50 meters per year. Itchy Boots went to Norway this summer and she explained why that happens. Very cool video. Thank yoy
I saw that Itchy Boots episode. Pretty interesting. Glad you liked the video. Hopefully you saw some of the other episodes. I too was at the Arctic Circle briefly. Not much going on there, just a sign. But hey, at least I got a certificate! Woohoo! Cheers form Alaska Luis!
Beautiful video. It is not just the motorbike and the wonderful places but the desire for adventure and the charm of the journey that fascinates those who follow you. We are all with you.
glad you were able to start uploading videos again this has been a great series. Please don't sleep on the sidestand side of the bike I've seen quite a few start to sink overnight and the results could be deadly.
Thanks for the warning. If I can't put it on the center stand, I do always put something solid under the kickstand to prevent sinking. But I may start using the other side, or adding a stick/post against the bike for safety.
Something I really enjoy is meeting folks on the road.... Hell Argentina is a long long way............ Just a point (nit pick maybe) I would use your main stand when camping, I would not sleep under a bike on the side stand,,,bad practice....
Been waiting for this video for a long time! I've to say I was a bit worried about you Justin! Hope everything is ok! Thank you for sharing this trip with us! Take care
That's what I always hope for! The next part has a lot of talking to some people, like 50/50 documentary and riding combined. Hope you won't mind the non-riding parts so much. I'll try to keep it interesting. 👍
What a good video, beautiful landscapes!! Funny and happy to see an Argentine compatriot around those sides. $ 220 a night ??? I already felt poor just looking at the menu (I chose the same burger) haha. More now with the crisis of the moment here in Argentina, the same hamburger in an expensive place would cost $ 4, but maybe I would pay the extra to try the best waffles fries haha Meanwhile I continue to equip my Himalayan, I hope you can make a video about how the accessories worked for your motorcycle on the trip. Waiting for the fourth part, abrazos!
You had the same burger? Good choice! 🍔😀 That was a serious hunk of meat. I always figure on those long trips it's best if I overeat so that I have plenty of energy to stay warm through the night. I think an accessory overview/update is a great idea. I'll do it. 👍 In what ways have you equipped your Himalayan so far? Any plans to ride it to Alaska?
@@KARMAkazeMoto I mean, I chose the same burger by looking at the menu haha. I never went to Alaska yet. So far the most important, change the windshield for a larger and fully adjustable one, it is excellentI, also put on some custom givi-style engine protectors, thanks to your recommendation of the 3 anchor points, side luggage rack, hand guards, some small protectors and and a small button for the hazard lights (like plug and play). And planning a custom rear rack because I broke the original 3 times and I want to add some electronics but I haven't decided which ones yet. If you are curious about any or how the bike looks, I can send you a photo on facebook or instagram haha The idea of traveling to Alaska by motorcycle grows more and more, my old man lives in Wisconsin, so it would also be a nice idea to make a detour and visit him. For the moment I planned to visit places that I dont know in Argentina and visit Bolivia again. I'll see when the border situation normalizes, for the moment I still can't leave the city :(. Thank you very much for your videos, I appreciate them very much.
Your videos somehow makes me feel the landscape as if i am travelling with you. Awesome video as usual with stunning visuals and editing . Eagerly waiting for the next but a little bit sooner though. 😊👍 👍
Great video/movie as usual, thanks. Always worth waiting for. On bears; spent 21 yrs working the Central Coast of BC on salmon management. Walking streams counting salmon we always had to be on the lookout for grizzly & black bears. I carried a 12 guage with 6 slugs which hopefully would keep me real high on the food chain. LOL Never had to shoot a bear but wound up with lots of scary bear stories to tell! Usually the bears were more interested in the thousands of salmon in the stream than skinny old me. Cheers from B.C.
Thanks for the great feedback Vern. 21 years on salmon management? Quite a life. Sounds like you've had more than your fair share of fresh, coastal air. 🙂 Yeah, it's nice when you have those salmon around to keep the bear occupied! But when their only choice is between a blueberry or me... I get more concerned. 😆 Thanks again and get ready for Part 4. Out on Friday. Some slower talking parts, but some really fantastic scenery and riding too.
Wow, here I thought I was "up North" at the 45th Parallel in Michigan...LOL I guess you can go a little further. (I have been to Canada once up to Vermillion Bay) Love the series.
I know what you mean. I just wrote you back last week on Patreon. Penty of detail there. Probably wrote too much, Paul, to be honest. Things have been a little hectic, but settling down a bit. Well, I say that, but today our Covid cases really spiked. Alaska has been really fortunate. For the longest time the entire state was only seeing 100-150 cases a day. Then a couple weeks ago we had over 200. And suddenly today we went to over 500! I fear our lucky streak is over. But the good news is, quite obviously, that I've got situated here in my new home to get back on track with RU-vid. 👍 Hope you and all your friends and family are well!
Hello again. Very happy to se your videos and all about adventure on The himalayan again!! I benen vaiting. Looking forward to next video. Gretings from sweden!
I have my himalayan in thailand i bought it last year. But now cant go to Thailand because covid. But when its possible again i planing to go on a long trip to north thailand. Chang mai.
Late to the party (seasonal bush work), Justin, but always feel the need to compliment you on the quality of your videos....showing off our state in a grand way! :-) Planning to knock this ride off the list next year, still need a few things for the new bike, but Winter is a good season for that kind of planning! Cheers Justin, looking forward to the next one!
Use your rear brake more on slow speed riding. Great for slow speed control and balances the weight out over terrain. Have a great time on your adventure.
@Horse Nuts, Wow. Well, I hope you're not jealous of our loose regulations. Half the time the children can't be trusted with their toys... sort of speak. Plus, there are so many more fulfilling pursuits and hobbies anyway. Like motorcycles! 😁
@@KARMAkazeMoto ye uk gun laws are nuts. you can have one you can even have a 50cal its just a hell of a lot of paper work and hoops to jump though to get the cops to let you have one. a shotgun is lot easyer to own. cant have a shotgun that can hold more then 3 shells so you can have semi auto / pump but it only has room for 3 shells. cant have hand guns
Thank you too! Really glad you liked it. That was my first time playing around with that 360 camera (Finger Rock and Yukon River Bridge scenes). Pretty neat tech.
When we visited Jasper from the UK we stopped at the side of the road as there was a crowd and a park ranger watching a grizzly. The size on that thing, don't blame you carrying a gun at all. We were straight back in the car and away from there.
Wow absolutely fantastic video you did good most of us watching this ride wish you would comment about any mechanical problems Kane flat tires most people forget that
Can't stop binging your vids Karma! Thanks for the reply on the ceramic coatings vid btw! I just wanted to add I think that the dude from Argentina, his name I reckon he was trying to say " Rafael " lol
Probably not a bad idea. I do get a little technical at times. Why mix with hollow points when I can drop bombs with every pull of the trigger? Thanks for watching Double x!
Excellent video! I've travelled extensively all over the place but driving the Dalton in February 2002 was one of the greatest trips of my life. I had some work to do at pump station 4 on the pipeline (just north of the Brooks Range on the coastal plain), so we took 2 4x4 pickups, survival gear and headed out. We had a few hours of day light and it was the most spectacular scenery you could imagine. Looking forward to the next part. FYI, you follow the same defense approach as me (noise, spray, shoot). I also have those Alaskan rounds in 454 Casul and they are like a freakin shotgun slug!
That whole stretch from Coldfoot and Wiseman to Pump Station 4 and Galbrath Lake is truly EPIC! Glad you've had the chance to experience it. I really can't wait to go back. Would be my third time, but this time I may just go to that area and no farther. Could easily spend a month in those parts fishing and scouting around. Hope your well and that Covid has stayed away from you and your family and friends.
@@KARMAkazeMoto We got to hang out at the school in Coldfoot which was cool, then visited some trappers in Wiseman - really awesome. You're spot on - an Epic place! Thanks for the well wishes - all's well here and we wish the same to you and your family!
Great video Justin-fantastic to see this come up in my feed. Didnt realise that it was over a year since you did this trip, time flies so fast. Best of luck with your house renovation too. Pretty much in the same boat as you, except I bought my house in March but because of Covid couldn't move here until August, so already six months behind my schedule with little time to ride my Himalayan.Although here in this part of Spain the winter is very mild so at least I can ride all year round.
That's been part of my problem; time is flying by! Looking forward to things settling down this winter, and judging by our sudden uptick in Covid cases here... I'll probably be spending a lot of time indoors. Hopefully I can commit that time to finishing off this series more quickly. Congrats on the house! 🤝 I do envy people that can ride all year. I logged very few miles this past summer. Such a shame, but I'll make up for it.
Thanks Justin. I think we will all be spending more time indoors this winter, and not because of the weather! It's why your videos (and those of other Himalayan riders and travellers) are so important. Look forward to seeing more from you. Stay safe.
Welcome backy my friend :) Its nice to see you again :) Thanks for the nice video. Tires I have to recomend the Mitas E7 or E7+, such a nice 50/50 tire grips lots and lasts too :) Cheers mate stay safe :)
Good to hear from you. I trust your opinion on the Mitas. I'll consider them. My rear is ready to be swapped out. I'll be sure to see what you're up to. As you know I was off RU-vid for a while. Lots going on. You stay safe and stay healthy, too!
Finally, was waiting for this... Himilaya was nice, so was the rider from Argentina. I believe every rider is awesome. Cheers.. Thank you for sharing and look forward to p4.
Glad you liked it! Yeah, that Argentinian was a real upbeat guy. You're right, most riders are like that... when they're out riding that is. I have no idea what they're like at home. 😀 I'm working on Part 4. Been trying to upgrade my computer situation to help. Still need a new graphics card, but I built a new computer and it helps. 👍
Great video. Maybe you can loan Noraly that bear gun when she gets up there..... probably knock her down, though. Glad I subscribed early this year, look forward to the next trip.
That would be a fun video for her, doing some practice shooting! But it won't knock down because I'll train her right. Push-pull, forward stance, firm grip.... Etc. 😉👍 Thanks for subscribing. Glad you liked the video.
Great to have you back, hopefully your next video is not another 5 months out! I appreciate your hard work and the time it takes to make a video, subscribed and waiting for the next one!
Good news, Part 4 will be complete tomorrow! But I first need to announce the winner of a Mosko Moto Tank Bag. Will likely post Part 4 next week. Thanks for subscribing!
Glad you enjoyed it! And thanks so much about the house. We took advantage of low interest rates (due to Covid and the economy), and it's my first house ever. Until now I've been wasting money on rent. Never again!
Not just work, although that has been part of it. Really needed to make some money! We bought a house and I spent all summer doing renovations. I'm still at it. Everything is a mess, but coming along nicely. In fact, just 5 minutes ago I got the dishwasher connected and started it's first cycle. That's part of the kitchen remodeling. I also spent a lot of time last winter working on the cabin. Lots of excuses, I know. But I'm already starting on the next part of the series. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers!
@@KARMAkazeMoto hate to be a pain but really want that 12V/5V USB Outlet & Volt Meter amzn.to/33Xqt6kLithium but the link never works...can you remember the brand...or will any of the ones you find work on the bars?
Seems to me you are the sort of person who should have a gun, and the sense in regulating possesion. IMHO,anyone in this type of area in the open should keep one handy. Gread video, your love for the land, and enjoyment of this adventure shines through. looking forward to the next instalment. Cheers.
@@KARMAkazeMoto It is a Lew Horton special run that also came with Nil fish scale grips hence the 3" barrel. I bought new but not shooting that type of revolver anymore.
Dude, I really thought that you forgot about us here. Waiting to see Alaska while sitting here in foothill of Himalayas in India! Epic man, this feeling never gets old!
Woo hoo!!! Awesome to see a new video!!! Amazing video as always... hope to see more videos, with this pandemic it feels like I was on the ride! Fantastic video as always thank you sharing your adventure..
More to come! Good to hear from you Karthik. Good to see Covid hasn't taken you out. Hope your Karmakaze Moto shirt is still holding up without too many holes or stains. 😀 Sure wish I had a picture of you wearing it to share on my channel. If you pull that together, send to info@karmakaze.co. No M on the end, just .co. All the best to you, you family and friends!
Wow it's been a long time. Good stuff 👍 You know that poor Argentinian didn't have a bear gun... and I know you didn't get it in Seattle for the ride up! Excellent equipment and much needed for the back country. Have you done a video on all your add-ons, upgrades and review of the Himalayan?
I have not done an overview of my add-ons and upgrades. It's definitely something I should do. I suppose it makes more sense to do it now that the trip is over, that way I can explain to people what worked and what didn't, what failed or what really made the trip better, etc. I'll put it on my to-do list! 👍🙂
Great Video, film quaility, your trip beats touring round Scotland, everything is on a bigger scale including the overnight accommodation prices . I can't wait for the next installment. I was getting worried you had been quiet for so long. Thanks for sharing with us. D
Thanks! Alaska does have some amazing scenery. Nevertheless, I'd love to tour Scotland. All of UK really. I need a big bag of money to fall from the sky. If you know how to make that happen I'm all ears. 😀
Great video and perfect timing, we got quite a bit of snow here over the weekend and I'm getting a little antsy not being able to get out on the bike guess I betting get use to it as it may be a long winter. What beautiful scenery and you capture it so well. Man, I'd love to get up there on my Himalayan, guess maybe I'll have to start planning because that's the only way it will come to be. Safe travels!
Very nice! You've got a lot of beautiful country in your backyard to ride through. Did my first trip to Montana last Summer, primarily stuck to the Glacier national Park area. Spectacular place. My wife owns a small home near downtown Missoula, though I've never been. Maybe we'll end up retiring to that area someday. But anyway, you're not too far off, so maybe one week to ride on up and another week to head on back, taking a different route so that it's a nice loop. 3 weeks would be even better so you have more time to soak up the surroundings and relax, or make your own run all the way up to Prudhoe Bay. That would be a nice feather in your cap! 😀 Feel free to ask any questions anytime. I can't possibly stay on top of every comment in here, but I'll do my best to catch it and give you some good tips. That is if you need any tips. For all I know you've already ridden all over the globe and couldn't possibly learn anything new. 🙂
Hey Bob! Thanks! Cheers from Alaska! Glad you liked the video. The next one is probably going to have a bit more down time with talking and meeting new people. So prepare yourself. 😉
I'm working on the next one now. I've got all the video clips from multiple cameras all laid out in order. Next step is to include the engine sound audio. Then music. Then edit my video clips to match the beat of the music, etc. Plenty to do, but I'm on top of it. 👍
Commenting before watching the vide. Where have you been mate? Missed your videos 😊 Glad to see a new one coming. Please continue to have more videos more frequently.
Instead of a long story, I'll share a long list: 1. Spent most my free time in winter trying to finish off my cabin. 2. All my work/computer time was devoted to business and my web design/SEO work. Needed to make money. Couldn't stand being at the computer any longer than I already was though. 3. Video editing is so slow and cumbersome, especially with that 360 footage. I've been saving up to build a new computer to help with that. 4. Covid happened. 5. Bought a new house and spent ALL summer doing nothing but home remodeling and renovations. I'm still at it. Most my stuff is still packed away to this day. Big mess. Just now got my office set back up. 6. Had surgery on my nose (help me breath better) which disrupted everything for a few weeks. 7. And now here I am, trying to get back on track. I think now that I have my office setup (basically, but not fully) I should be able to get the videos moving along. 👍 Thanks for writing Rajen. Hope you and all your family and friends are doing well. You've got one of those profile pics that is always recognizable every time you write. Cool shades. 😎🤙
@@KARMAkazeMoto Wow that's quite a list now. Thanks for sharing that. Congratulations on a new house and building that beautiful cabin. Hope you're feeling better after that surgery you mentioned. Watched the video and as usual absolutely loved it. You're one gem of a video editor/compiler. It was worth the wait and hoping I won't have to wait for the next one 😜 In fact, I have also started compiling/editing videos so I know how tough it is to even put together a simple video from just 1 GoPro. I can imagine your video editing.. Here's my channel link ru-vid.com If you would like to check that out. Again, a basic stuff comparing to what/where you've been doing/riding. And thanks(for liking the shades 😎)
Thanks! I hope so too. The best place for a gun is in it's holster... meaning, you never found yourself in a situation requiring that level of self defense to begin with. 😉 Enjoy Part 4, out on Friday at Noon.
I hope you do. Such a great ride. Don't rush it. I had to rush because it was the end of the riding season up there. I even got caught in snow. Give yourself an entire week just to go from Fairbanks to Prudhoe. Time to came, chill out, scout around, fish, etc.
I am always curious why people are choosing this 400cc bike to do these amazing long tours. I've done it on bikes with a lot more power but never over 800cc. I would have taken a KLR 650 (heavy) or a DR 650 with tank conversion or best the 700 Tenere. I suppose the RE is new kid on the block so it gets the vote. Great adventure. Did you ride through Canada armed?
No, I was not armed while riding through canada. In fact, I didn't even have bear spray with me. I looked into purchasing a used KLR before buying the Himalayan. In the end I was able to get a brand new bike for the cost of a used KLR. Sure, I wouldn't mind a little extra horsepower, but the Himalayan's cost, seat height, luggage carrying capacity, passenger carrying capacity and comfort, rider comfort, and balance of on and off-road capability, make it a pretty acceptable choice I think for a lot of people. For sure it's been fun having something unique, the new kid on the black as you say, but ultimately, as you'll see throughout the remainder of the series, I found the Himalayan performed better than expected. That's just the truth. Not long after this trip my wife sat on the back and we did a ride into the interior of Denali National Park. Again that's a lot of gravel with some moderate hill climbs. Throughout the year no one's allowed to actually drive their own vehicles in there, but the Park Service holds a lottery so that a handful of people can drive in that far right before they close the park for the season. So we rode 160 miles or so two-up, mostly on gravel as I said, with some climbs, and again I was really surprised how well the 411cc's performed. The Himalayan is a strange beast. I'll be posting a video of that Denali ride as well . Not a long series, just one video of that trip. Thanks Ray for watching and commenting!
I'm glad you noticed. There's more fun stuff coming up, but truly much of the road is glorious, even the gravel sections. Helps to know how to handle the bike in loose stuff. Whether or not you get yourself in a tough situation is of course dependent on the weather. If a rider gives his or her self enough time, they could sit out the rainy (or in my case, snowy) days and the trip would be nothing but fun.
Hey Nick! Hope you and the family are all well. All well? Business too? Did you catch my little Tutoro filling scene? I had fun tapping the cap back on right in beat with the music. 😉👍
@@KARMAkazeMoto Hi - yes all good here thanks and yes I caught the oil filling scene - a great little cameo appearance there!, nice touch with the music too :-)
Thanks for the excellent video. It's a great thing to inspire others with your adventures. I'll be taking my Himalayan bottom to the top of the uk on the back roads next year. Thankfully I'll not be needing the bear horn/spray/gun !! Not sure I'd have the balls to be camping out under a tarp in bear country, I'd be handing over my credit card to the hotel. Have you ever had to use any of those three deterrents in anger ? Finally it would be good to get an update on the bike - you certainly ride it hard so knowing what was good/bad (failed broken etc) would be interesting . Take care up and over there ....
Wish I was a billionaire playboy. I'd fly my bikes all over and go ride with people. A bottom-to-top UK ride sounds fun! Not that I was invited... just saying. 😀🍻 I'll do a bike update for sure. Others have asked about updates on gear as well. For now, I can say the only failure on the bike thus far is that my compass is stuck telling me I'm headed south. You can see it in the video actually. Sort of strange when you're literally traveling as far north as possible. 😆 Regarding the bear deterrents, a few summers ago I was working under my cabin, just cleaning and organizing. A sow and three cubs got the jump on me. Luckily I was wearing the spray on my belt. I was unable to get up into the cabin, the mom stood up, I had the spray at the ready, but she didn't approach me. As I went back under the cabin (which would have given me more time to spray here, putting some of the framing in between she and I)_ she also turned tail and ran. Took the cubs with her. And those cubs, they were not small. Easily bigger than me. Seamed more like yearlings. Of course, puffy fur makes them look even bigger. So I haven't had to use any of the deterrents, but very nearly so. Was quite an exciting moment that I'll never forget. And you can bet I ALWAYS carry something from now on. You just never know when it's going to happen.
@@KARMAkazeMoto well I have two bikes and a canal boat so if you ever get to the Uk happy to be a tour guide. I'd love to visit Alaska / Canada. Done a bit of world travel but not those places, I have an open mind so maybe one day I'll get over. Love the bear stories and again respect to you sleeping out under a tarp in bear country.... take care
Wow!! 'Himalayan' and 'High Speed' in the same sentence. I have a Himalayan, so understand that you said this tongue in cheek. BTW, what tyres are you using? When my stock tyres got worn out I changed them for TKC80s. These are great but are wearing out ( particularly on the rear ) after only 4,000 miles. Probably because 90% of my riding is on road. I'd like to go for something similar, but better wearing, next time, and that'll be soon.
What time of year did you record this? I am hoping to head to Prudhoe, now in 2021, leaving Ohio June 18 and be back near the end of July. What should I expect weather wise?
Some of the clips in this part of the series were filmed on August 17 and 18, put's me at Mid August. I personally think the best time is late July and early August. Things start to cool down, you may catch some fall colors, etc. I ran into some nasty snow and ice, which is why I say early August is still good. But for you, expect TONS of daylight and some pretty warm days. Shoot, you might even be riding in high 70's and low 80's. Now, with the warmer temps comes bugs. Again, that's one reason I think late July and early August is best. How much bugs? I have no idea. I've never been up there in the middle of summer. During my trip, there were no bugs to speak of. Nice! I hope you pull this trip off. You'll love it. Do your self a favor. Try to give yourself a full week to ride from Fairbanks to Deadhorse/Prudhoe and back to Fairbanks. It only takes a few days, but you want time to enjoy the surroundings, maybe fish, and do some scouting around. More than anything you want to be able to sit out the rain and only ride when conditions are more safe and suitable. Only ride on days you can actually take in the scenery and enjoy the experience to the fullest. Don't rush. Sorry if I didn't need to offer advice. It's just something I thought about many itmes since doing my trip.
@@KARMAkazeMoto Thank you! Advice is exactly what I was looking for. My thoughts were to try and be there at the dryer time of year and avoid snow. I can always change my schedule if necessary.
Do you get worried that the motorcycle will fall while you are camping/sleeping under it? I have a Himalayan, do you feel secure with it from a reliability perspective? I make my Himalayan based Vids but wow, compared to yours, I got nothing. Thank You for creating!!!
Good to see ya back on your ride and enjoying it too, Justin ...have a safe ride and God speed . Was wondering about the colour of the fuel you filled in the tank...is it high octane fuel you use in the mountains ?
Thanks Karuna. This is old footage. Just had a lot going on and just now posting it. Was recorded last year. 😊 Fuel is not high octane. Regular Unleaded. Perhaps the fuel is cleaner, higher quality overall, but for around here it's just standard stuff.
I should have left a little earlier in the season so I could take my time. I think I'll do it again. Two things ruined my fishing plans. First, the weather was getting bad. Second, the handle on my fishing real fell off... somewhere. I had it strapped on the back of the bike. Wind must have spun it off. Such a disappointment. But like I said, weather wasn't playing well anyway. Rain, snow and ice. You'll see some of that coming up. Good to hear from you. Hope you're well!
I think the only people that would have problems with the comfort of the Himalayan are people that are too big for it, or have joint aches and pains no matter what. If you're tall, your knees are going to be bent more, and that might be uncomfortable. I don't have any problem with it. Besides, I personally think every bike is uncomfortable after 3-4 hours. Shoot, even my office chair is uncomfortable after 1 hour. Just like any bike, every hour or two, I pull over and stretch. As for the seat, that's also a matter of preference. It's pretty soft, which is nice on rough roads. You'll be glad for the soft seat the first time you strike a pothole and you weren't standing on the pegs. But I could see how some people might not like the soft seat squeezer up into their but for hours on end. 😆 Enjoy that new bike when you get it!
Next episode is out tomorrow at noon! Fastest one I ever did. Hopefully I can keep it up, but to be honest, I'm neglecting my clients. Would love to see the day when this channel brings in enough support to justify spending more time producing content. Until then... I'll do what I can. Thanks Kurc! Stay safe, stay healthy. Cheers!
I did not see a link for the Bear Spray you use. Do you have a favorite/reliable brand ? If so, maybe a link as to where it can be purchased. Thanks,,,, Love your videos !! I'm planning on riding from Southern Indiana to Prudhoe Bay, the summer of 2025. I'll be retired then.
I hope you do it. It'll be amazing! Fortunately I haven't had the opportunity to test my bear spray. All bear have run off before I had to squeeze the button. This is the one I'm using, primarily because it was one of the earlier brands. Now there are more. amzn.to/3OiYIiv My trust in the product is due to other accounts, including testing by forest service personnel. Also, it just makes sense that if a bear can see and hear a big cloud of colored gas coming at them, they're natural instinct to run off will kick in, not to mention that a direct hit to the face will ruin their sensitive eyes and nose... for a while. Unlike humans, they're not going to have a mind-over-matter response. They'll run away. Thanks for commenting. I've been out of touch with posting anything in a long time, for various reasons. But hope to get back into the swing of it this summer.
I’m about 5 days away from buying a Himalayan. I’ve gone back and forth between the Himalayan and either a Honda CRF300L and the new KLR650. Just curious if you’ve had any regrets with the Himi? Thanks!
Enjoyed part 3 worth the long wait, hopefully we wont have to wait quite so long for part 4. what is the camera on the stick its amazing. have you got a new project in mind ?
Thanks! Camera on the stick is the Insta360 One X. amzn.to/3oEIyBQ Pretty amazing for such a small device. Looks like they're on to a new model now. The One R, which doubles as an action camera with modular capability to swap between a 360 camera and a standard action camera. Pretty handy.
Glad you enjoyed it! The whole trip went really well, but I did manage to get caught in snow for a few hours or riding. That bit's coming up pretty soon... assuming I can keep on task. 😉
Thanks! Part 4 is coming soon! Well, I should probably learn not to say that. You never know what might happen. But I'm trying to get it done faster this time.
As usual an enjoyable video 🤗 When you have.the time take a look at TEC bike parts. They starting a new project with the Himalayan with a video on RU-vid and a few bits and pieces on their web page😷
Thanks! Funny you mentioned TEC. I just commented on their overview of the Himalayan a couple days ago. The guy was talking about future power boosting components, said they were coming out with something to boost power by 20%. We'll see! But I'm intrigued.
@@KARMAkazeMoto - 20% more power would REALLY make the Himalayan THUMP(!) and wear out chains like butter. OTOH, just starting up the engine would scare off any bears! :-)
I've done the rip twice now. Once in my Land Cruiser with the wife and this trip on the bike. There are just too many open miles without any cities for there to be much traffic. Of course you're not exactly seeing the whole ride; I can only fit so much into a captivating video, but the traffic was light, as you pointed out.
I may actually switch out. Thing is, after a couple of those slugs, it's nice to have less kick and more accurate shooting. But you're right, why not just unload a barrage of heavy-hitters right from the get go?... never mind the sprained wrist. 😆
Love your content. I wish there were more videos, but I know it is a lot of work to put these together. I will take quality over quantity every time. I would like to see a video of your gear and equipment you took with you and what worked, what didn't, what you would not have taken and what you would not have done without. Sort of a don't waste your money, don't go without this ever type of video. Thanks for sharing.
Really enjoyed your video. Can you ride to Barrow from there? Yes I can see why you would need the gun for protection though im sure its a last resort. Cheers from ozland.
