What have I done... COMPLETELY taken my Honda CRF300L RALLY apart. 

YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH I LOVE HEARING GOOD MORNING INTERNET❤ It always makes my day! And I’m sure many others’ day too!

Glad my heart didn't have so many parts when my surgeon rebuilt it. Crashed my bike and cracked my sternum. A year later I had shortness of breath and night sweats. Went to emergency and my aortic root was about to rupture...blunt force trauma from bike crash probably caused the issue. 7.5 hours in surgery and 13 years later I get to watch Noraly. Life is good.

Ignore the haters. You know your bike and you know where you're going so just ignore them.

A MotorBike is so much more than just a MotorBike, Much respect to all the Mechanics, we need your expertise.

That was so cool to watch. This guy needs his business name on the wall. That was global advertising and thanks to Noraly's great camera skills, it showed some great professionalism. Like some below, I think Honda is dropping the ball. (Even though, Noraly has stripped Alaska to the frame and rebuilt it.) Our Noraly has 1.5 million dedicated viewers of her every move. Since I found her, about a year, she has solo traveled from the tip of South America to the top of North America on a motorcycle. Then, she put her bike in the shop for a rebuild, rented another bike, and raced in a real Baja Rally race. (including finishing the race injured.) Then, I realized all of that was only the tip of the iceberg. I don't get impressed by much anymore, but Noraly and her travels/adventures, all of it, have kept me looking for her and a new post every time I sign on. It's one of the most impressive things I've ever witnessed. Someone in television is going to figure it out. There are a lot of people doing the same sort of thing on the net, but none are as interesting and compelling to watch as her. Kudos to those mechanics.

That young guy is a genius when it comes to motorcycles. He takes them apart like they are Legos!!

WOW, mad respect for mechanics. I had no idea how many frickin parts there are. Incredibly talented men.

Thats right. Real motorcyclists do understand. That road warrior has traversed two whole continents and deserves a proper upkeep.

😂 the “abuse “ clips on Alaska were hilarious.. my fave has to be “..red flashing light..let’s move on..” Priceless Noraly y Que Viva Alaska 2.0 ✌️😎

I would definitely do the same, replace worn parts, upgrade certain areas like the additional tank and get her ready for the next journey. After than i would retire her in my living room and put images of her travel all over the tank. She would be too sentimental to get rid off and she would such a great conversation piece

A lot of comments have been, "why not just buy a new bike?" The point is that all motorcycles are a compromise, they are designed to be all things to all riders. The exception to this are competition machines that are designed for one specific purpose. Even a brand new motorcycle would need upgrades to meet Noraly's specific requirements. So the obvious course of action is to keep the tried and tested parts of "Alaska", and tailor other parts to achieve a motorcycle perfect for the "Itchy Boots" adventures that we know and love.

You know that guy is a good mechanic because he went through the cost and hassle to get a factory service manual. That's a big batch of brownie points.

The same haters that say you spent too much are also riding race bikes for daily drivers that cost twice as much and need maintenance after each tank of gas! This bike could be just as awesome and thousands less, glad to see you fully diving into this project!

I think Honda should notice this and sponsor Noraly's motorcycle journey to save her money as well as a thorough endorsement of the CRF300 Rally's durability by Noraly herself. Edit: I think an acknowledgment from Honda would be enough.

So glad you got Bill to work on your bike. He’s awesome.

Did you notice how clean his electric tool is? And all around. This is what a proper workshop should look like.

🤯🤯🤯It makes sense to all those upgrades that Alaska got. She become as family and earned the sentimental value, plus putting in a hands of a person that loves his job. There is nothing else to add. Let's go Alaska and Noraly !

I imagined Alaska smiling by looking at the kind of attention she gets from the mechanics and the care Noraly gives to her . Great. The open heart surgery done to the engine was really great. The Surgeons are experts and fantastic.

Don't listen to the negative comments! You do you ! ..and build your bike the way you want too and get her ready for the next adventure that we are all looking forward to go on with u !👍👍😍🇨🇦

Respect for these professional mechanics!

4:33 - I'm not even into motorcycles (outside of your channel) and I think it's good to spend the money to get the best parts in your position, It's one thing if you have limited budget and a motorcycle that you ride once every few months, but you're on that every day for several hours and putting it in irregular more difficult scenarios which in my eyes is 100% worth it. It's also cool to see you break everything down and why you're choosing certain upgrades, Even if it's not something I would usually be interested in I love learning and I love seeing passionate people talk about their passions :) Thank you & Safe Travels!

I can't wait to see you hit 500,000 Miles traveled. Love the videos and stay safe

As a mechanic, and a fellow Honda duel sport owner (CRF 450RL) i absolutely love this. Hondas are built to withstand neglect and keep running, your maintenance throughout your journey definitely shows! There is nothing i see in this video that makes me think that Alaska was going to give up any time soon. This just shows you how hard you are able to push your bike. Looking forward to see the upgrades, and your next adventure. I have my fingers crossed to see Alaska down under

The world needs more guys like these two. Their knowledge and skill level is very impressive

It’s kind of cool that you and Ari Hemming (Shop Manual) both have Honda rebuild videos, giving the bikes some love after challenging Alaskan adventures. It’s also a reminder how much effort went into the original design and engineering of such “simple” machines. I think you really lucked out, finding Bill’s shop, since he is clearly one of the old school, knowledgeable and conscientious mechanics, and one who wisely has a dog supervising everything that goes on in the shop. I cannot wait to see where the next season of adventure takes us.

So glad we are squeezing a few more episodes out of this series😀

Absolutely love this footage. Those gentlemen definitely know their business. It was wonderful watching them. It’s so great that you were willing to restore Alaska as you did instead of buying a new one.

As a previous Honda motorcycle mechanic and Service Manager, I can appreciate all that is happening in this video. Looks like you found yourself some excellent techs to help you out. Can't even count the number of times I have done this to my own bikes (dirt and road).

A KTM mechanic looking at how Honda is doing things and saying: “thats weird”… meaning: “Ahhh that’s how you’re supposed to make that part so it actually will do it’s job”…😂😂😂 Great episode ❤

As a former motorcycle mechanic I especially liked this episode. I remember cracking open up to 3 engines per day and seeing either good maintenance conditions or OMG put in box and tell owner major items need replacing (due to abuse or laziness by owner). You are in good shape with those guys - and any mechanic will refer to the manual! Have fun with all the new goodies! Try to use the best lubricants possible.

I love the variety of content on this channel. The social experience + travel is what drew me in first, however, I love the shop talk! It really creates a whole moto-experience!

Noraly, Thanks to Bill and Darren for getting Alaska into tip top condition. For her next adventure. Love her graphics colours. 🇿🇦🇬🇧

When you look inside the outer skin of bikes it always amazes me how much stuff is packed inside. It's really great that you found truly skilled moto mech's to revive Alaska for more adventure fun "abuse".

Awsome video, your content are purely 4 motorcycle lovers🥰

As much as I have enjoyed your travels and Baja, this video really ranks right up there. It's a testament to your riding skills and care.

thank you NORALY, this is another amazing video for me, a retired aviation maintenance Technician, because I get fascinated with all related to engines and mechanical repairs of different machines. Those guys are really specialized in Motorcycle.

🇮🇹Here WE are, folks! Gooood Afternoon, Noraly, Internet, sisters and brothers, let’s goooooo, as usual! 🇮🇹

Hoping you have a happy new year and a prosperous 2023 Noraly!

Love the fact that during your downtime between adventures you’ve kept us entertained. First the rally and now the rebuild. Great work as always Noraly.

Wow, you’ve got your own F1 team! Great bunch of guys doing the re build, look forward to the finished product.

1st.... I'm really really glad your not replacing Alaska!! 2nd.....I also love that we're getting the details of this thorough overhaul! Great pair of mechanics you got there! Also Great idea to include us in this part of the journey. It adds to the emotional ties we have for this bike.. She deserves this spotlight :) 3rd... I can't wait for the unveiling on your next adventure!! Thank you for this awesome content.. this is hands down my favorite RU-vid channel.

When Bill said “by the way we don’t know what we’re doing” made me spit out my coffee laughing!😂 Thanks so much Noraly for giving us videos in between seasons. They’ve been amazing! And can’t wait to find out what the next adventure is!

Darren is a fantastic mechanic! So methodical and organized! And knowledgeable and willing to explain what is going on! Great job to he and Bill doing the work on Alaska! Those two will have her upgraded in no time! And the graphics (what we saw of them) look great!

Awesome video. As someone who works in the auto industry, it was refreshing to see you guys in a garage talking about parts and working on what you are passionate about. Reminds me of why I am doing what I am doing today. Thanks for sharing, best wishes on your adventures.

Alaska is like an old horse; having taken it’s rider through thick and thin, the bond is deep and mutual between the two. If your steed has been loyal and true then you must take care of it with respect and love. Someday you can put it out to pasture but for now enjoy its company one more day Noraly you are the most interesting person on RU-vid and the world at this time in adventure history! We love you! This is additional comment; see what religious maintenance does for the life of mechanical parts; Noraly you have shown us that proper maintenance including oil and filter changes ( air filters too) can extend the life of a engine-bravo for the Honda reliability too!

Not sure how you’re going to build on your already amazing achievements. Navigating continents and making friends who speak dozens of different languages, all the while bringing with you more than a million followers, is an insurmountable challenge for most, but you did it all with a smile. Amazing!

As someone who has rebuilt countless motorcycle power plants, kudos to you Norally, for being a very good caretaker of you bike. Goes to show that proper maintenance goes along way towards making sure you do not strand yourself. Great video and thank you guys for going the extra mile for Alaska.

I am truly amazed at the strength of the frame after all the abuse this bike has been through.

I cant imagine the labor cost with all that work. It should definitely be ready for the next extravaganza.

I find this segment fascinating from various points of view. The technical expertise is stellar. Your love and engagement in the rebuild process is a wonderful example of a Pirsig moment.

I know nothing about motorcycles but the guys know there onions I also like the way he's not too proud always checking the manual as for Bill he's forgotten more than most blokes know your Alaska be good as new cheers n beers Marty Australia

Wow, watching this really makes me want to become a motorcycle mechanic. Too old to change careers now, but if I had to do it all over again....

I don't think it is foolish to spend the money fixing up Alaska, but I do think that Honda would have been very happy to take her off your hands in exchange for a new model. Their factory having the opportunity to tear it down and evaluate is rare. Plus, having millions watching you is great advertising.

Crazy how good you are at editing me to not look/sound like a total goofball! Such a great experience and can't wait for the next vid!

I’ve been riding for 58 years but am no Mechanic. It amazes me to see these guys tear it down to parts then put it back together again - CORRECTLY!

DEMOLITION is an overly DRAMATIC word for what was really a careful disassembly. Cool to see the process and looks like the bike fared very well mechanically overall!

I'm surprised a 300 small engine would have taken you so far Noraly without breaking down more than it did, regular oil changes and filter changes work wonders. It was inevitable that the head bearings and frame would eventually succumb to the terrain!!! Testimony to a rock solid engine and a considerate rider, well done!

27,000 miles oh my God awesome woman!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻✌️🤟

These guys are professional even if small. The repairs she requires could pay for a new bike. But it would be without the upgrades she wants. And no factory bike will. It is also possible to upgrade reliability too. I understand why she is doing it. However if she goes into the outback for a season, the bike will be toast after. After the second fork seals, you need to polish the tubes. There are many other increased costs. Especially when paying parts and labor. Many of us repair our own. I followed Noraly from the first episode when it came out. I have the same 2018 white himilayan. I bought it after I saw her video. Only got 7000 miles on mine. Mostly short drive to work with a few outings every year. Noraly puts me, and most of her viewers to shame in skill, determination, endurance, and bravery. I know I will never do what she is doing. Yet because I am a biker, have ridden forests, beaches, deserts, cities, highway, etc (in 61, started 17), I am living a whole other life through her eyes. Thank you Noraly.

Great episode. It goes to show how the combination of a rider with mechanical sympathy and a well built motorcycle can take you to amazing places.

Great job on engine maintenance Noraly! Her heart looked remarkable! And what can you say about Honda...nearly indestructible! With all that mileage in sometimes horrid conditions...she looked fantastic. You made a proper choice in bikes...but then I’m Honda loyal after having 8 of them. Alaska is gonna be one happy girl! Thanks for showing us the transformation!

Overhauling Alaska to build “Super Alaska”! Ready for any road that comes her way!!⚡️

I think with a new clutch and some bearings your Honda would have easily made it another season. But I think this level of preventative maintenance is to be respected. Much like your travels, it is an example of excellence.

That Honda engine is a jewel !

What a fantastic video! It’s testament to the amazing engineering that goes into these small incredible engines. I can’t wait to see her rebuilt.👍🏍

5 liters of extra fuel weighs about 10 pounds ... gonna like the low position of the Camel tank. 👍 New decals, wiring, exhaust, steering & swingarm bearings, piston & rings, valves adjusted, jackshaft spline & sprocket, clutch basket. 👍 Alaska & Noraly, both ready for another 43,000 km! 🙂 Let's GO! 🙂

I'm going to say "What have I done..." is a rhetorical statement but, it does have a very common answer. You had somebody go through your engine and motorcycle looking for anything amiss. It's a smart thing to do #1 so you don't end up stranded somewhere and #2 there's a good chance it will save you money in the long run. It's easy for one failing part to cause lots of other parts to fail. Now you have a fresh engine on a fresh motorcycle.

Thanks for taking us on your rebuild journey! Glad you made it through the Rally and can relax for the next adventure !

I am so happy to see Alaska again, I missed her...she looks beautiful, even after being taken apart into small pieces...she is just a precious, loyal companion that deserves all the care you are giving her.

Oh how much I love this channel! Just a few weeks ago we watched you finishing your trip to Alaska, then we were treated by the coverage of the Baja rally and now we are enjoying bike porn, uhhh technology!🤗

This is among my favorite Itchy Boots videos. Love the upgrades!!

Darren’s the man, super knowledgeable and goes above and beyond with professionalism.

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Five Star mechanics and all round nice guys! Excellent video Noraly ❤

I'm not really a motorcycle guy but I really enjoyed this video and have learned a lot about the motorcycle world in the 100's of Itchy Boots episodes I've watched. With education comes understanding and respect.

I'm excited for the next season already 🙌 🤗. Go well, Itchy Boots .

Noraly, You have earned the respect of (motorcycle) riders from around the world ! You are a rider ! That is something to be proud of. Don’t ever forget that “ it is your life and you are the one that has to live it “. Good Luck ! Happy New Year !

"...and a RED light. Let's move on." My fav quote of season 6! 😳🤣

What a great video. Superb upgrades and a real pleasure watching experts do their thing - and all with a great sense of humour.

Great rebuild demo! Nice to have mechanics who know what they're doing!

I don't wash my motorcycle often but it's good to do so before a big tear down like this. It helps prevent foreign materials from enter clean places like wire plugs and such. Plus it makes it much easier to not have to deal with all the grime.

I’m surely not alone in loving this ‘off line” segment of your moto life documentary. We all have to deal with this stuff in order to ride around and do the other stuff, so reality. And you have great tech help there to observe. (plus dog) Thanks!

Noraly you couldn’t ask for better men at an independent shop to work on your bike, those two mechanics are the real deal, and I hope their business radically blossoms from this video. Arrow exhaust, camel tank, and new decals. Super great choices. Alaska 2.0 will be ready set go to take you all over the world again. Best of blessings to you and always thank you for representing the motorcycle community.

Another great episode! Thanks for including us in Alaska's check-up & overhaul. It's all part of the journey.

The condition of the bike is a testament both to Honda's design and build quality, and your good intuitive sense of how to ride and maintain the bike without pushing components to the point of damage - you have changed fluids and fllters whenever you could, plus of course repairing "survival" items like those fork seals as needed. A lesson for all of us! Looking forward to Alaska's reincarnation and to your next adventure!

I always find it amusing when you go back and show things, Like “Ignore engine light”. Then again. “Ignore engine light” then again. Humor is good for the soul. The amount of work going back into Alaska, wow. Something huge is planned. I’m glad you found a couple good guys in Alaska to rebuild Alaska. Stay safe.

This rebuilding episode is amazing! Safe journey in 2023! I’m definitely going to be glued to each new adventures!🥧☕️

Great job explaining and repairing !

So interesting 🤔 As a mechanical illiterate, it’s always humbling and awe-inspiring to watch skilled and knowledgable mechanics do their thing. Thanks so much for filming an sharing this episode! 👍🏼

What a Bike..What a Bike! :)

Great video, love watching these mechanics. Looking forward to the next chapter.

Well done! Good motorcycle mechanics are worth their weight in gold.

You prove over and over why Honda's are such great machines and practically bulletproof. You push their machines to such limits and they hardly wear or breakdown. If I was the CEO of Honda I would send you a new bike and give you all the support you need on your journey! You're a hell of an ambassador for their brand!

My motto has always been "Better safe than sorry", so I am totally with your choice to tear Alaska down and replace/upgrade all of the necessary parts before attempting your next adventure. And I'll say this again, you are one amazing and awesome Lady.

So great to watch you having the time of your life. Living the dream & roaming the world. You go for it girl, big time! Thanks so much for sharing. 🌹

So glad you have completely competent tech’s wrenching on Alaska. Particularly the young guy continually referencing the manual on a very public platform demonstrates self esteem and comfort being scrutinized by RU-vid.. this gives us who know what they are doing confidence you will be relying on a squared away machine… Hope you bought them lunch and took care of them because they certainly were taking care of you and Alaska..

I am pleased mostly that she didn't hurt herself, more badly, on the rented Gas Gas from the broken bone brothers. These fellas are truly the type of "motorcyclists" she really needed to meet and obviously know their stuff, inside and out. No bull, no inflated stories, no injuries, except the countershaft damage. No doubt that was caused by an improperly installed sprocket along the way, or bad chain tension etc. I am looking forward to seeing the finished upgraded bike. Easily one of the best video installments as of late, that Baja rally series was painful to watch, glad its over, this is far more interesting and applicable to her riding "adventures". Thanks for the entertainment.....

Not sure if you see all these messages Norally but as I am one of the first.....so maybe you will! Just want to say I have been folloing you for 4+ years and would like to thank you for keeping us entertained. You even inspired me to get off my backside and ride a little 100cc two-stroke around ireland so thanks for that too. Congrats on the Baja.....ride safe....can't wait to hear what's happening next ! 🤗

Thank you sharing your rebuild of Alaska. With the miles you put on, l’m surprised it was such good shape.😊

Great video Noraly Bill & his mate really are top guys for Alaska. Looking forward to more adventure with you. 👍🏻👍🏻😊

Wow. I always love watching your travels. Never missed one yet. While I am not mechanically inclined in any way. I found this video absolutely educational and interesting. Can't wait for the next adventure.