Nice vid, thanks. I ride a 1200 Sportster, too. Here in Germany, when it´s winter, it´s too wet and cold to ride, so I created my own POV vids to somehow enjoy my ride in these dark months. I feel you :)

@WatermelonMotoHead

2 жыл бұрын

Ha yeah man it’s nice relive rides when we are not riding. I live in AZ and my high today is 84 degrees Fahrenheit. Great now, but really hot in the summer.

@InFlames1412

2 жыл бұрын

Real joy of riding is through all the weathers. Rain and coldness ? Thats when you feel most alive

@ST-xo2rg

2 жыл бұрын

Love my 48 in the Netherlands. Love that everyone understands to keep the comments to 48

@Spartan168

2 жыл бұрын

@@WatermelonMotoHead you guys must roast in the summer. Gotta ride super early or late to really enjoy it imo

@hulkhatepunybanner

2 жыл бұрын

*You can still ride when it's wet and cold:* kzread.info/dash/bejne/iqCOqcSAg5S7gZM.html

I love the driving style and sense of defensive driving apparent since the first intersection. Some drivers just rush into an intersection and then they look, react, break. Meanwhile this guy here stays back, looks twice and then quickly leaves. Perfect example.

@jwserge

Жыл бұрын

defensive means not brave ;)

Thanks for the videos! They really put the viewer in the drivers seat. ! I don’t ride but the POV and sound is awesome! I’d love buy a motorcycle one day, but for now I’ll live vicariously through these vids. Stay safe!

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Ha, you're welcome and I'm glad you are enjoying them. 👊

@andreaserrano2850

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

Open roads!! That's every biker's dream Great sound 👍

@WatermelonMotoHead

2 жыл бұрын

Morning ride made it more open. 👊

@thomasstutzig1005

2 жыл бұрын

😂🤣😂. Bikers "Dream" - that's a verry bad Dream 🙏😂🤣😂🤣😂

@vikalawa5301

Жыл бұрын

You had this privilege so enjoy it

@mob1235

Жыл бұрын

where are the corners? its just straight from signal to signal

@towardsthelight220

Жыл бұрын

No helmet law in AZ either

looks like LA way back when, empty mid day streets. peace.

@WatermelonMotoHead

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah this was early morning so not too much traffic yet. Although it's a small downtown area so never really gets bad here.

@andreaserrano2850

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

@charkswitlazers

Жыл бұрын

Looks nothing like LA before or now

@nogoogleplus

Жыл бұрын

It’s Tucson, AZ….zero traffic compared to LA

@jayteesgear

Жыл бұрын

Is this AZ?

Love your rides! Really calming and pleasant to watch/listen to!

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! ✌️

@andreaserrano2850

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

Great sound, great vibes!!! Thanks for sharing your excellent POV ride!!!

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it. 👊

These videos are pure freedom ❤️ 🦅 Love it)

@WatermelonMotoHead

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👊

@andreaserrano2850

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

Even inside the city these sounds of harley bring peace.

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Sure do.

Man, I liked the video you have made and it feels like I'm riding the bike myself, really awesome! Keep it up!

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man, appreciate it. 🙏

@andreaserrano2850

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

very nice thank you! And a very nice motorcycle. I love videos like this, only landscape and motorbike sound. Thank you for taking me! 😁👍✌

@WatermelonMotoHead

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and you're welcome! 👊

@andreaserrano2850

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

What a comforting sound

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Agreed.

Cant take my eyes off the air intake. Monster. Nice ride. Loved the vid.

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Yeah man I really do like it. 👊

nice machine & road. the most beautiful hours of the day. it's fun to go anywhere 🤘🏻

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is and the morning time is a special time to ride. 👍

@andreaserrano2850

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

I'd listen to this just to relieve ALL the Stress in me 😎

@WatermelonMotoHead

2 жыл бұрын

That's great man, I can see how that works. 👍

After my crash a few days ago all I can do is watch this and wish I was back out there. I was thinking about going back out today but trying to hold a 700 pound Harley up with 2 broken knees and road rash head to toe probably isn’t the smartest.

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear that man. When you are recovered you'll be out there again. 👊

you gotta love the Sportster. Its pure Harley.

@WatermelonMotoHead

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. 👊👍

Not much of a Harley guy, but I love the naked look of this bike. Seems like it'd be a blast to ride with all that torque. Great video.

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Yeah not that powerful, but it is a blast when you give it some.

Sounds killer !!

@andreaserrano2850

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

It's feels like I'm watching a gameplay absolutely awesome 👍

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

It makes me wish the sportster was still sold in my country. Great video.

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

It is a nice bike.

great bike beautiful city

@andreaserrano2850

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

I like this style of video, I might have to give it a shot! I'm just working off my laptop with this playing on the tv, feeling like im out on a cruise haha thanks

@WatermelonMotoHead

2 жыл бұрын

Haha that's what I do sometimes when I'm chilling at home.

@andreaserrano2850

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

Such. A pleasant sounding motorcycle

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏👊

Your shifting gears and downshifting is so smooooth and fast. I’m a newbie in the learning phase. I got a street bob 114

@eveythingthatsadam

Жыл бұрын

Shifts are too fast, you can hear the gears snagging

@andreaserrano2850

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

@Farhan_049

Жыл бұрын

@@eveythingthatsadam I think that's because this bike doesn't have a slipper clutch. I've seen in a different video where the guy was downshifting the same way on a Royal Enfield Classic 350 Reborn. It's to prevent sudden jerks when you downshift from a decent amount of speed.

@2minuteschool929

Жыл бұрын

Yes

I love your 48 man!

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! 👊

Hi from germany. This video is stunning. Thanks for sharing. Udo

@WatermelonMotoHead

2 жыл бұрын

🇩🇪🙌 Hallo and thanks 🙏

Awesome you filmed your in Tucson.. Can't wait to get my 48 sportster!

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Yes I did, and you're gonna love it man.

Great video and bike. 👍

@WatermelonMotoHead

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you👊🙏

I swear I can't wait for winter to be over with ! I miss riding! I always come to your videos in winter time for road therapy !

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Haha almost man, we almost there. Im glad you get something out of them. 👊

@BigMoEnrgy

Жыл бұрын

@@WatermelonMotoHead lol hell yea!

Отличный звук!

@andreaserrano2850

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

Great smooth audio video motorbyke haha

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

That's freedom. Love it!

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is! 👊

Great video ! :D

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 🙏

Lovin the evo engine always

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Can't go wrong with it!

dream bike

I had a 2009 orange/black Nightster. Stage 1 with V&H pipes. I miss it dearly. Should have never traded it. Will get another Sportster one day, hopefully a 48 and make it an old school bobber. Just feels like you are riding a motorcycle with the rawness and mechanical engine sounds.

@WatermelonMotoHead

2 жыл бұрын

Man that must have been a nice ride. I guess I should never trade or sell this one. That's exactly the feeling I get from this bike, mechanical...and I enjoy that immensely. 👊

@andreaserrano2850

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

This is ASMR

after watching 'not just bikes' video about Stroads, now i cant stop seeing them everywhere....

Awesome, i like your bike sir.

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 🙏

Nice video man!! Tip: Should upload this vid in 60fps to feel the real smooth movements. Keep it up!

@WatermelonMotoHead

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! And some of my later vids are shot in 60fps. 👊

@LamesS60

Жыл бұрын

@@WatermelonMotoHead this is gopro 16:9?

gorgeous bike

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it is. 👍

@andreaserrano2850

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

that sound is great background noise for working on my sermon - thanks, pastor mark

@WatermelonMotoHead

2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome sir. 👍

@landshapes7225

2 жыл бұрын

@@WatermelonMotoHead I ride a 2004 road king with fish tail exhaust _ that Harley sound is hard to beat!!!

@WatermelonMotoHead

2 жыл бұрын

@@landshapes7225 Oh man you got a nice one there, yes it is. Hard to duplicate that Harley sound.

Thank you for the way you do it, it's very nice to see the atmosphere of your places! Из России с любовью))

@WatermelonMotoHead

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome, I'm glad you enjoy them.

this bike 😍😍😍

@WatermelonMotoHead

9 ай бұрын

🙏

Great song

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks

Great video. Man you're such a conservative rider. I'm always wringing the neck of my Sportster. I've got to say the way you ride looks way more relaxing. I don't know why I'm in such a hurry.. I'm going to purposely ride conservatively this weekend when I get home and see if I enjoy it more.

@WatermelonMotoHead

2 жыл бұрын

Haha yeah man I’m just chilling most of the time, but there a couple of later vids where I wasn’t.😄 Conservative riding has its place for sure.

@kingkrimson8771

2 жыл бұрын

@@WatermelonMotoHead It's also a good way to stay alive, especially in heavy traffic

@andreaserrano2850

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

nothing beats that pearl white

@WatermelonMotoHead

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I really dig this color contrasting with the black and chrome. 🙌

Very underrated channel

@WatermelonMotoHead

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man 👊

@DanielRodriguez-dt9rt

2 жыл бұрын

@@WatermelonMotoHead anytime. Definitely planning on starting off my riding journey with that 48. Let’s hope it goes well

@WatermelonMotoHead

2 жыл бұрын

@@DanielRodriguez-dt9rt I'm sure it will man, let me know how it goes. Good luck!

This guy is basically the motorcycle version of Winding Road Magazine. Manufacturers need to reach out to him and loan him a bunch of different bikes!

@WatermelonMotoHead

2 жыл бұрын

😁🙏✊

Stops like a train, fly like a boat ?good video

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks

wow❤️

looks like a funny little bike for the city... wouldn't want to drive this in the mountains

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Rode it up our only mountain here in Tucson.

Nice bike 👍🏻

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Thanks ✌️

Beauty

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

👊

very nice bike

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Thanks ✌️

Really nice videos man. Great video quality & sound with the right point of view. Subbed! I’m thinking of going to the U.S and rent a Harley and ride some over there later, when the winter hits here. Instead of waiting 6 months to ride mine lol. Can you recommend Tucson or any other place/state for that matter in the U.S to ride during the winter months? That aren’t too busy with the traffic jams. And that has some twisties not too far away. Great to see that old Volvo 240 aswell over there👍🏻 Greetings from Sweden🇸🇪

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man, appreciate it. 🙏 Tucson is nice during the winter, but not a lot of twisties here at all. The traffic isn't bad though. It has it's plus and minuses. I hear California is pretty good. I'd love to ride the coast on a bike, maybe someday. They have some good twisties there too. I've heard San Diego and northern Cali are pretty good as well.

@andreaserrano2850

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

NICE RIDE

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@pichkeang

Жыл бұрын

😁😁

My mom bought me a Harley with a sick exhaust. Now I'm a bad ass.

@andreaserrano2850

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

I like the mirrors below the handlebars, rather than above. I'm gonna try this adjustment on my bike and see how it is.

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it can work on other bikes, this is how the 48 comes from the factory. 👍

@Ghostsoulless

Жыл бұрын

Was gonna ask what mirrors those are, but if they’re stock that’ll make them harder to find. Can’t use bar-end ones on mine without swapping the bar entirely, so something like that two-piece clamp on the inside of the grips would be perfect.

Its so nice to see that none of the trucks there have any rust. In ohio the salt they put on the road eats everything away :(

@WatermelonMotoHead

2 жыл бұрын

Haha yeah man we don't need the salt on the roads here.

视角好，声音爽👍

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

谢谢

It's a fucking therapy man! 😩❤️

@WatermelonMotoHead

8 ай бұрын

Right on man!

Nice

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. 🙏

A really beautiful video, how do you record so well the sound ?

@WatermelonMotoHead

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and believe it or not, I just use the GoPro audio with a foam cover.

@Ex_Arc

2 жыл бұрын

@@WatermelonMotoHead Which go pro is it? looks amazing

@WatermelonMotoHead

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ex_Arc I use a GoPro 8

This is such a well-done video! How do you get such a clean sound from the exhaust? No wind to ruin it. Is it a Bluetooth mic? Thanks for sharing this great video!

@WatermelonMotoHead

2 ай бұрын

Thanks and it’s the GoPro mic, but I use a foam cover to block wind noise.

man, this vid is perfect, the camera and the sound. what go pro you using? and any special settings?

@WatermelonMotoHead

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, using a GoPro 8 here with an ND filter.

@andreaserrano2850

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

i love harley`s

CHILL 🤤🤤🤤

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

👊👍

I would love to know what gloves you wear they look beast🔥🤘🏼

@WatermelonMotoHead

2 жыл бұрын

Lee Parks DeerTours 👊

great video man im currently working on trying to drive my 2022 nightster, do you have any recommendations on different exhaust for sportsters to sound like yours :)

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Man that's a tough question because I honestly don't have much experience with other exhausts. I had some slip ons from Krome Werks before I put these on. I prefer the lower, deeper sound as opposed to the higher pitched Vance & Hines sound though. If I recall, Bassani makes some good sounding pipes too.

ONE DAY...ONE DAY

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Hope so! 👍🙏

Hi from Argentina! 🇦🇷 nice vid, how could you cancel the noise of the wind? you got a very pure sound

@WatermelonMotoHead

2 жыл бұрын

Argentina! Hola, I used a foam cover over the GoPro.

@andreaserrano2850

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful tricycles, the truth is that you are no longer scary, furry bears are a joke 😂😂😂😂

This is pure meditation

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. 👊

whats your setup? Camera? You set up a mic near the exhaust? thanks in advance. Great video! Loved the ride.

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I use a GoPro 8 and the onboard audio with a foam cover to block out the wind noise.

where is this video from? I mean location it looks so calm and colorful

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Tucson, AZ.

😉👍💯

Great video. Thanks for posting. Do you get about 100 miles per tank?

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and not at all, I get about 70 at the most.

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Hi dude ! 👋🏽😎 can you tell me what is the brand and the model of your gloves ? I love it

@WatermelonMotoHead

9 күн бұрын

They are Lee Parks DeerTours

Al sonido solamente lo grabas con la Gopro y la espuma puesta? Tengo una gopro 5 con la espuma y asi y todo me entra bastante viento. ¿Puede ser que sea la calidad de grabacion de la gopro8 a diferencia de la gopro5? Gracias

@WatermelonMotoHead

2 жыл бұрын

Sí, creo que el 8 fue un modelo que mejoró el ruido del viento.

1:54 all These craters…you must be on the Moon 😅

This bike is almost perfect. Just needed a bigger tank to make at least 150 miles.

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Haha the price to pay for its looks.

That 's a sexy bike! How many miles do you get out of a tank? (I love the look of the 48, but concerned about range).

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and about 65 to 70.

Beautiful video! Do you use a nd filter on your go pro? Which one?

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and yeah I use Polar Pro.

What is the reason that in US red/green lights are not in front of intersection but at the end of it?

I thought this was looking familar, then I saw Ajo and 6th and realized it was Tucson.

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

🙌

Love Your Camera Quality, What Camera Do you use

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and I use a GoPro 8

Great stuff. thank you for the morning ride. sub/Likie

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and you're welcome. 👍

Nice, how do you get the engine sound so clear without a bunch of wind noise?

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

I use a foam cover on the GoPro.

the only championship harley made. If you have a sportster you better cherish that girl like no tomorrow.

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

👍🙌

Tucson!

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Haha yup! 👊

Did you put those bars or it came with it , talking about the ones that protect the bike when falling

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

I put those on.

morning singing v-twin

nice! What brand of gloves? :))

@WatermelonMotoHead

2 жыл бұрын

Lee Parks DeerTours

Hit like the moment you fired up the engine

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Haha right on man 👊

Круто чувак.)

@WatermelonMotoHead

2 жыл бұрын

Дякую чоловіче 👊

Jeez may i know your camera setup? looks so cinematic!

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

I just use a GoPro 8

КЛАСС! ДВУХКОЛЕСНЫЙ ПРОТЭЗ ВАЩЕ БОМБА...!HELLO FROM UKRAINE. Ой мне б такой! Ой Ой Ой! ПОТЕКЛА СЛЕЗА! КЛАСС!

@WatermelonMotoHead

Жыл бұрын

Я рад, что вам понравилось!

Am I wrong or you don’t put the neutral gear when you stop at traffic lights?

@WatermelonMotoHead

2 жыл бұрын

No you are correct, I don’t for safety reasons. I’ve been rear ended in my car by distracted drivers at least twice and avoided two by swerving away when I was ready to roll. If that happens when I’m on the bike I’ll most likely be dead or severely injured. I’m always watching my mirrors and from what I understand it being a wet clutch will not wear out like the clutch in a car for a long time. Even if it did, I value my life more than the clutch. That’s a good simple question and a long explanation.😅

@antoniovera667

2 жыл бұрын

@@WatermelonMotoHead hehe, a reasonable answer; I put neutral engine just to rest my left hand and arm, but It’s totally understandable that you do it for the reasons you explained to me. I really like your ride videos. Cheers from Chile🇨🇱

@WatermelonMotoHead

2 жыл бұрын

@@antoniovera667 some people don't seem to understand that, but it's all good. I can only trust myself out on the road. Thanks for the compliment, I'm glad you enjoy them. Chile! 🇨🇱 That's cool!