If while I was filling up my bike a kid looked over and exclaimed, "Oh, old school!", I'd say, "Yeah, but not nearly as old as I look!"

You're absolutely right! I still think of my 97 Firestorm as my new bike and I bought it in January 2000! I fitted a set of raised flat bars that make it much more comfortable to ride. Fabulous engine, there always seems to be another gear available.

I'd ridden "Classics" from 1967 to 2003. But in 2003 I got my first modern bike and I must say the great competence of modern bikes is a joy.

Central and Eastern Oregon are pretty wonderful on two wheels. My only complaint about the roads out there is the liberal use of chipseal. Ick. We rode 20 miles through fresh chipseal up toward Heppner, with drifts of loose gravel every where. I have permanent tar in my riding pants from riding through an active chipseal application out by John Day.

Mike, beautiful country you’re riding in. I love the fact that you ride at your own pace. I’ve seen way too many riders that ride beyond their capabilities trying to catch up. Know your destination and ride at your own pace is my motto.

Beautiful scenery but what happened to the real vintage bikes? Agreed these are faster, safer, more economical, and more comfortable but they severely lack style. They look like jet-skis.

Absolutely magic ride guys- Tony South Africa...

Not sure how they class the bikes over in Oregon Mike here in New Zealand a 2001 bike would be a classic I have a 2003 Triumph Bonneville 790cc and that's classed as a classic here still when you think about it a bike that's 23 years old is getting up there in age love your channel keep it up I have a couple of videos up I'm looking at doing what you do just have to figure out how to edit and things ....that's where my 16 year old son comes in lol cheers Gary

All in a days work, isn’t it? 😉😁

You do a great job of showcasing the Portland area & other parts of Oregon. Not something we see much of in the UK.

Thanks for the ride down memory lane. Raised in Oregon, I spent countless weekends on the Clackamas River camping and fishing. Recognizing much of the road during the early part of the video brought back very fond memories for this graybeard.

Such a happy feeling to watch this. Love your narrative delivery.

Gruss u Danke .

It’s always nice to take a breath of fresh air 🌳🌿between 2 mechanical sessions !👍

I love riding this terrain! It’s beautiful to point of distraction.

You certainly live in a beautiful part of the world, Mike.

beautiful scenery except for the fire damage. We get our fair share of fire damage in OZ Great video,

Brilliant video Mike thanks George in Stoke 👍🍺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏍️🏍️

Thanks Mike ! Absolutely enjoying this outing, I feel like I’m there with you all. Waiting for the next instalment. Ray 🇬🇧

Looks beautiful, Mike. The ride AND your Honda!