In 1976 I rode my rigid frame pan head from San Diego to Cape Cod. We left Memorial Day weekend and arrived at the cape for 4th of July. Lots of great memories

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

That must have been a helluva ride! I’ll never complain about comfort on my Road King again. Do you still ride? Thanks for watching and commenting!

@TK-cl1jm

2 жыл бұрын

I'm in Vermont! Let's organize another one! 2022 Cape Cod to San Diego! Who's in!

@blinker202

2 жыл бұрын

@@TK-cl1jm Me and my 96 Heritage Softail have been seriously thinking about a cross country trip this Spring/Summer from Philly to LA. My wife could not stomach the trip, and I don't have any buddies who are interested. Riding solo is pretty risky, so your comment caught my eye. There should be a portal that connects people who just want an extra set of wheels close by as backup...but vetted so you're not cruising with a psycho (sorry for sounding rude...it's the Italian in me).

@TK-cl1jm

2 жыл бұрын

@@blinker202 That would be great, and you don't sound rude at all! Maybe I'm part Italian!

@locomotiveengineer4779

Жыл бұрын

​@John Procacci why ya say solo would be risky? Because of some of the cities/towns you'll pass through or in the event of mechanical issues etc? I'm planning on doing US 50 from Coast to Coast next month.

Agree this is an exciting adventure. Great video.

@CrunchMoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Just wait… I’m about to ride from Key West, FL to the top of Alaska

This man doing something I’ve dreamed about for years. Can’t wait for day two.

@CrunchMoto

3 жыл бұрын

Make it happen! I had been dreaming about this for a while too. I had the route planned for months before the opportunity finally came about.

@bmoney599

2 жыл бұрын

Me and my wife are planning a desert trip one day we're jumping on the bike and just going no time frame just leave and when we get back we get back

Thanks for the ride along. A few decades ago I made the the reverse trip, from Yuma to SD. This vid let me relive many moments from that trip.

@CrunchMoto

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for commenting, Cheers

I rode Daytona Beach to San Diego and back to Daytona Beach in December 2007 on my 2006 Fatboy. I took mostly 98 out -10days- and I 8 and I 10 back home-3 days. One of my favorite lifetime memories! Thanks for the trip down memory lane; looking forward to watching the rest of the trip.

@CrunchMoto

10 ай бұрын

Awesome! Enjoy

You obviously weren't on I-8 heading out of San Diego. CA188, good for you. Rode cross country and back, ocean to ocean on a 2006 Road King from Oceanside, Oregon to Atlantic City, NJ about 6 or 7 years ago. Not one I'll ever forget.

@CrunchMoto

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Your trip sounds great! Just to clarify, I rode I-8 out of San Diego, then I rode 94 Manzanita where it turns into Old Highway 80 along the border. Then I got back on I-8 in Imperial County (in the video, its not long after the windmills.)

great video, I love road trip videos, ride safe and glad I found another channel to watch 🤘🤘

@CrunchMoto

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I just checked out your channel too.

Can't wait to see day 2 ! Awesome !!! I made that drive in a car but I am going to do it on my Harley someday,!

@CrunchMoto

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting! I hope to have Day 2 published in a week. Enjoy the ride!

Very Nicely done! Just watch all of the episodes. Congrats! ☀️👍🏼⚙️👇🏽🐄🤙🏼🌞

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I have a couple local NC/TN/VA rides to edit and post soon.

As soon as winter is over I'm heading out as well

@CrunchMoto

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Enjoy

Yup Been there; the only way to cross the desert after May is either at night or very early in the morning…but never cross Yuma or Imperial between 5 & 9 AM unless you like “take your breath away” humidity 😳 Be safe!

@CrunchMoto

3 жыл бұрын

You’re not kidding! Thanks for watching 😎

Love that HARLEY sound!!

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing else like it!

I ride alone every summer from PA to AZ, UT, CO, NM or elsewhere out west...LOVE IT!!! Great video!!! I lived in San Diego for 3 years while in the Navy and if it wasn't so expensive I'd live there right now...America's Finest City!!!

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a great city to visit!

ive watched this video before. i like the right mix of narrative and music, not outrageous. good job

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

Hey guy, I appreciate that a lot! Thanks for watching and commenting

Bucket list. Thanks for sharing.

@CrunchMoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Stumbled across your channel while dealing with Covid and instantly subbed! You do my kind of riding! Love the old RK by the way. I miss my 98 (badly)

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could keep you entertained, hope you enjoyed! Thanks for watching and get well soon! Cheers

Looking forward to day 3

@CrunchMoto

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'll post a new video each Wednesday... hopefully.

Greetings from yuma! I'll be watching the rest of your trip now. Good route u took instead of 8 all the way.

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hope you enjoyed

Love you using the 2003(100th anniversary road king.. one of my favorites)Harley.

@CrunchMoto

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! hope you enjoy the series

This was great. Made me subscribe. Thanks for sharing.

@CrunchMoto

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing! I'm glad folks like the videos. I've been releasing a new day each week on Wednesday. 2 more to come in the upcoming weeks then I guess I'll have to go on another trip!

@bobnelson2499

3 жыл бұрын

@@CrunchMoto I appreciate what you do.

wow..without cruise control. Beast

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve got cruise control, but I don’t use it much. Probably because I forget it’s there!

@RoadKing-269

2 жыл бұрын

Either way, man what an incredible journey!

Nice video editing by the way. ⭐️

@CrunchMoto

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😊 I've gotten better over the past few videos.

You're a modern day Jebadaya Smith trailblazer!!! I don't know how all the bad ass did it in the old days!!!!

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

It’s some unforgiving territory if you’re unprepared, that’s for sure.

❤️

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Now this is a ride video

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it

Nice vid.. one tip someone shared on another video I saw for when it's hot is to wet your shirt completely, put your jacket back on and the evaporation will keep you real cool while riding👍

@CrunchMoto

Жыл бұрын

That makes sense, thanks for sharing!

I did my version of that before Covid....I rode from Fresno to Houston by myself on my Dyna FatBob taking I10....Then stored my Bike in Houston and Flew to Honduras and stayed there 4mos and flew back and rode back to Fresno....

@CrunchMoto

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like an epic trip, congrats!

@bradlozano2571

3 жыл бұрын

@@CrunchMoto It was....Thats why i was so drawn and could apprecate your videos when you were on I10 at times it took me back when i rode it...

@CrunchMoto

3 жыл бұрын

If I keep getting awesome feedback like this, I’m going to have to do another trip 😁

@bradlozano2571

3 жыл бұрын

@@CrunchMoto And might have to meet up with on the road somewhere if you do...

@abdulazizsaleh8650

2 жыл бұрын

Fresno...CA.. I was a university Student back there in 1998 Wow... just seeing someone mentioned it...Fresno.. I remember Edward Theater 🎥😁👍🏻 When we used to there weekend Such a lovely place & Memories.. Wish you the best... Greetings from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦🌴🌴

really hooked into your series...ridden across country 4 times on various BMW bikes, and yet to film once...you are providing the inspiration to do it again, and this time shoot some video....while I don't have your narration skills, there are sure some fantastic places to photo and video on this route....

@CrunchMoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m planning another trip next year. Stay tuned…

@r12rtpilot

Жыл бұрын

@@CrunchMoto Will do....I have several long trips in abeyance due to breaking my back a few weeks ago. I hope to be out there sooner rather than later!

A dream road trip, coast to coast : S. W - S.E 👍🤘

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and riding along!

Great work. Cheers from Mumbai

@CrunchMoto

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍🏼

Beautiful bike brother

@CrunchMoto

5 ай бұрын

Thanks ✌️

I have to admit I am not real fond of HD's but at the opening of your video I seen your bike and thought that is a nice looking bike. Looking at a pile of stones is what I think about all the HD's on the road just not to impressive. Then I continued to watch the video and loved it. You did a great job.

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting!

Good timing riding thru imperial valley and Yuma in the summer would of been hell

@CrunchMoto

3 жыл бұрын

I got very lucky with the weather until the last day… thunderstorms leaving Mobile.

Hey...that was awesome 👌🏻.. I enjoyed everything..wish if you make it longer Episode a little more...20- 25. A new subscriber wish a Great adventure 🏅🙂 Greetings from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Next trip I’ll make the episodes a little longer.

Glad your trip went better than Wyatt , Billy and George's

@CrunchMoto

3 жыл бұрын

I stayed clear of New Orleans

Hey thanks for posting you are leaving some money pretty running country to get to Florida LOL

@CrunchMoto

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Man the I-40 is a much more interesting trip than I-10 I've done both and will never ride the 10 again.

@CrunchMoto

3 жыл бұрын

Next time I’d like to start further north and pass through Utah and Colorado. I rode there some in 2009 and haven’t had the chance to make it back yet. So much great riding in this country it’s hard to hit it all. Stay safe

I grew up in Yuma Arizona. Haven't been back there and over 20 years plan on going back in September

@CrunchMoto

3 жыл бұрын

Like most my stops on this trip, I wish I could have spent more time there. Seems like a cool place.

Coming from a very different motorcycling world, I must say this was quite enjoyable. Your voice and calm narrative as well as the accompanying tunes blend well with the images. I expected endless straights but got some nice twists and changing American scenery too.I can see the appeal of what you did, and it makes sense to drive a Harley there. The gas thing makes me nervous every time...😄 Is that a wall structure to your right at 6:40? That view in 7:10 would kind of get to me, not used to that at all. Would love to get to Arizona on a bike, but can't see it anywhere in this lifetime, cross-Atlantic trips on a bike is where I have to draw the line 😏 I enloyed this, and subbed, stay safe and enjoy the rides. Greetings from Greece.

@CrunchMoto

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks for the awesome review. This was my first time riding in the western states. I too was expecting flat and straight (and I will definitely encounter that in later days.) That wall structure at 6:40 is the US / Mexico border. I will see it many times throughout the first few days. I find the long, flat, straight roads like at 7:10 to be relaxing. I like the variety of mountain curves, flat straight single-lane roads, and busy interstate highways. I've never ridden in Greece before, but I'd love to see that. Thanks again for watching!

Just starting to watch this series. Looks entertaining so far. Deleting work apps from phone same as throwing watch away? Lol. Man picks up bike from HD for a cross country trip. I'm thinking that's some faith in HD dealer. Puts kickstand down and it squeaks. HD didn't take care of a little easy thing like that? That's faith inspiring. Lol. Runs gas down to last 0.1 gallon. God's looking out for you. Hope he continued for rest of trip.

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I deleted apps so I would be free from thoughts and notifications about work back home, the same way Fonda threw his watch away to be free from the constraints of time. Of course it’s not exactly the same thing, but I thought it was close. I didn’t make it clear in the video that it was my bike from home that I had shipped out west. It had just gone through brakes, tires, and fluid change. And keep watching, I ran the gas down to the last 0.1 gallon twice! Definitely had a guardian angel riding with me.

Very cool .. have a nice ride Take care.. following youuu

@CrunchMoto

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Dude, you ran outa gas in the first hour? You APPEAR to be a newbie and little unprepared for what’s coming, but I wish you the best, really. My deceased father did your same trip on a bicycle back in 1967 and then again on a motorcycle around 1978. I still have his postcards he sent out everyday, lots of stories. I plan to follow your footsteps soon. Subscribed and We’ll be watching you! 👍

@CrunchMoto

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Your dad sounds like quite a guy. I saw some folks on bicycles and can't imagine how hard that must be.

@lowbuckgarage1

3 жыл бұрын

@@CrunchMoto Right? my dad did it on a heavy old Schwinn Contintental 10 speed! Took him 45 days. Severe case of Monkey butt by the time he finished.

Just found you and subscribed to your channel. I also post motorcycle content.I liked the way you did this very easy to watch. Looked like an epic trip. I always carry a mini gas can just in case

@CrunchMoto

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and subscribing! Gas can is on my must-pack list for the next trip!

Awesome ride…

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hope you enjoy the rest of the trip. Thanks for watching

@Thomasj876

2 жыл бұрын

@@CrunchMoto just finished day 2, onto day 3…

Absolutely fantastic! I will be playing catch up with these videos asap. I came over after seeing a post from Ozarks HD Rider on IG. I look forward to watching your videos!!!

@CrunchMoto

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome!! Thanks for checking it out. Hope you enjoy

@Motoramblings

3 жыл бұрын

@@CrunchMoto I am enjoying!!!!

Nice bike! I own same one but red color and I love it….have check/replace cam chain tensioner before 30k miles?

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Haven’t changed them out yet. It’s only got 34k on it now.

Nice ..planning on Michigan to California and back . Solo ...bucket list type deal

@CrunchMoto

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds great, good luck! Thanks for watching.

@MrCtsSteve

3 жыл бұрын

@@CrunchMoto you bet . Thank you

Awesome video, new subscriber.

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and subscribing! More to come soon...

Just did that cruise today. And have eaten at that shop.. very cool

@CrunchMoto

Жыл бұрын

Good stuff. I’d love to go back there some day!

What heighth windshield and what time of year and temperature

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

I left San Diego April 2. Weather was perfect 60-70s for most of the trip except for the 90’s on day 2 in Arizona and rain in Florida on day 7. The windshield is whatever size came from the factory in 2003.

I've always wanted to do a long motorcycle trip like this with friends. I just don't know where people find the time in order to do it. The longest trip ever been on was to the keys, but I live in Florida so I don't think that really counts lol.

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, finding time is the hardest part. Shipping my bike out west and riding cross-country one-way instead of both ways saved me 7 days.

cool vid, i'm in the early planning stages of cc trip from Nj to Cali. I noticed that you have an 03 king. What did you do to prepare the bike for the trip besides change fluids.

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

Not too much really. It was due for a new rear tire and brake pads. I also swapped out the seat for a Saddleman Dominator; which turned out to be a great decision! kzread.info/dash/bejne/hpOi29d8qMane6g.html

Love the deleting of work apps! 😎👍🤘

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

Can’t check email from the road anyway!

There is a good BBQ at Barret Junction. You must have passed it.

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah- I’ve heard that before, bummer. Next time I’ll look for it, thanks for watching!

Did you buy that bike at the SD dealer or did you ship yours to them or rent one or what?

@CrunchMoto

3 жыл бұрын

I shipped my bike out there and rode it back.

Cool Idea, couldn't get a bro to head out with? Badass idea, looking to do one myself. Some buddies would give a great sense of camaraderie and add to the memories. I want to head across the south to mardi gras then to the Keys, then north to Maine, across Mackinaw Island then down to the great Museum. Fuck around some states in time for Sturgis 2022. After that continue on North state to Seattle, down to Nampa then San Louis Obispo, cruising down HWY 101ending up in Long Beag for some sailing lessons, then back home to SLC. Any takers?

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great trip!

I cut my riding teeth in San Diego when stationed there in the Navy. Some fine riding both along the coast and in the mountains

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

It is beautiful there, can’t wait to go back

It's all good.

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Your bike is so quiet and seems to run very smooth.

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

Runs great when I actually have gas in it 😁

Hope you are doing good, what phone mount are you using?

@CrunchMoto

Жыл бұрын

In that video, it’s a random mount I got at Marshall’s. Now I use a Ram mount.

Did you ship your bike there or buy it out there?

@CrunchMoto

Жыл бұрын

Shipped it

Made it ALL the way from San Dog to Yuma in ONE DAY?!!

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. I guess you could call it a half day. I Flew in from the east coast in the morning, picked up my bike, then hit the road. I run about 500-600 miles each of the following days.

@mikegibson7976

2 жыл бұрын

Just giving you a ration, have a safe trip!

Did you pick up this bike from Harley in SD? Asking because you started at the airport

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

Good question. Yes and no. I shipped my bike from home on the east coast to San Diego HD and flew out to pick it up.

This is awesome! We did the same trip on the same bike, but in reverse. There’s some videos on our channel.

@eazyrider17

3 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/head/PLOyfZR5rJ4LFVky94nkbr8InmknJd4ob9

@CrunchMoto

3 жыл бұрын

@@eazyrider17 That's a nice bike ya got there!

One hour into trip you nearly ran your tank dry? And it"s your own bike. How many years you been riding? And love your SHOES!!!

@CrunchMoto

3 жыл бұрын

Riding since 1999 and yes, that’s exactly what happened. I was so excited to get going that I forgot to get gas. Shoes are from Marshall’s or TJMax or something. Had them for years, thanks. And thanks for watching!

You passed by Calexico ca my hometown also Santro padre from the Mayans mc location

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

Man- Calexico was hot! I didn’t know Santo Padre was a real place, cool!

I know that dealership well. I rented a bike there also a number of years ago 👊👍🏍

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

Good people there

@FreedomRider1982

2 жыл бұрын

@@CrunchMotodefinitley had a great dealership experience there 👊👍

Hope to one day have a chance to do this

@CrunchMoto

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you do too. Good luck!

Love seeing these older hogs making those trips

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

I must be getting old because I remember when the ‘03 anniversary bikes were new

Boa ESTRADAS

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, cheers!

Dude, I live in at specific area. You are 1 street down from crystal pier. I skateboard up and down there and surf. I am about to sell my Chevy Silverado and buy a Harley and try to live off it for a year...or longer? 😊

@CrunchMoto

Жыл бұрын

That sounds awesome. Good luck!

Why would you start out on a trip with a mostly empty tank?!!

@CrunchMoto

Жыл бұрын

I like to live dangerously… jk. I was so excited about getting started that I forgot to check the gas.

Day trip?

@CrunchMoto

Жыл бұрын

Day 1 of a 7 day trip

@ClassyLyfeStylellc

Жыл бұрын

@@CrunchMoto respect brother, ride save and hope you make these memories and smiles while riding.

I'm in San Francisco

Dude where did you sleep

@CrunchMoto

10 ай бұрын

Hotels

Ok now I know

@CrunchMoto

11 ай бұрын

Mostly unique hotels or motels. I try to avoid camping when I'm going to be spending that much time on the road.

In motorcycle training classes they teach checklist TCLOCK. Maybe it needs a G for gas.🤓

@CrunchMoto

3 жыл бұрын

It was 100% an oversight. I was so excited to get on the road that I forgot to get gas in Pacific Beach.

Nothing like starting a trip on an empty tank.

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

I noticed it at the shop when I picked up my bike, thought I’d fill up once I got away from the beach… then totally forgot.

@redhawkadventures8526

2 жыл бұрын

@@CrunchMoto The worst one I had was heading to Vegas. I filled in Mountain Home and completely forgot to fill up in Wells. I went over the range of the car to just barely make it to Ely, filled the 18.5 tank with 18.5 at the pump.

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

If it were easy it wouldn’t be cool, right?

@redhawkadventures8526

2 жыл бұрын

@@CrunchMoto well said. If it weren’t for the challenges it wouldn’t be an adventure.

Never hurts to have a water bottle of gas for rides in remote areas

@CrunchMoto

3 жыл бұрын

So it seems… I probably would have stretched that too thin as well. 😎

If you think that's exciting then you must really like Insurance seminars

@CrunchMoto

3 жыл бұрын

I guess that all depends on what kind of insurance we’re talking about and who’s hosting the seminar 🙃

I 10..woo hoo, SO boring from Pensacola to Jville

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

If the weather was better I would have ridden state roads along the Gulf… next time I guess

Have you never seen another country before? You keep pointing out desert land in Mexico 😂😂

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

I live in the eastern US; 800 miles from the Canadian border and 1300 miles from Mexico. So, no, I have not ridden that close to an international border before. Thanks for watching, glad you found it entertaining.

deleting apps from his cell phone......what a badass!

@CrunchMoto

2 ай бұрын

Danger is my middle name

Silly cliche biker music. Great vlog.

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, hope you enjoyed it

Nice video but really irritating music . . .

@CrunchMoto

2 жыл бұрын

I used all my soundtrack budget on beer and tacos. The good news is, there are different songs in each video, so you may find one that's not so horrible. Thanks for watching! Cheers

@Lloyd-mo

2 жыл бұрын

perfect mix

I threw away my wife, my best decision ever.

@CrunchMoto

Жыл бұрын

Glad it worked out for you.

You need to put better context. Video yourself just riding is very boring

@CrunchMoto

15 күн бұрын

@@reymartinez8830 Thanks for sharing your opinion. 81,000 other people disagree with you.

I live in Yuma why didn’t you just stay on the 8 from mission beach to Yuma, there was no need to get off it

@CrunchMoto

Ай бұрын

I like to ride a mix of interstate and state roads.