He’s absolutely right about 1st gear. If you ever do this, DO NOT go down in anything more than 1st gear. You are asking for trouble if you do. This road is extremely narrow and you have 0 room for error. If you go slow and stay focused on in front of you at all times, you will be ok.

60 yo NH resident. Done this a dozen times only on a bike. Funny but I hate the thought of doing it in a car. Interesting perspective.

Can't wait to do this ride! We will be there next month. This is a great video, I shared it with the guys that are riding with me

@CYCLEFANATIX

Ай бұрын

Thanks my friend. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts about it.

THAT is RIDICULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW man! Make's hawks nest look like tweety bird lol

Loved this Video, great tips. Brought My Autistic Son this past Saturday May 18th 2024. I have an older Jetta and knew not to push my tranny. Knew that air intake issues would push my car down fast. Cant tell you how many meatheads rode their brakes all the way down and in High Gear

Glad I found this. I think I am taking the train!

Excellent footage, thank you John for taking us along.

Am I the only one that had steady pressure on my right toes? I was riding my imaginary brake while watching. Beautiful, thanks for sharing.

Just watching the video I already feel my nuts creeping to my throat. I know the video does not do it justice but jeez that looks high up! Great video...👍

Thx for the excellent footage John. Great tips. Be well. Have a great Father’s Day buddy

Mind blowing scenery

@mikemartinsr5350

3 жыл бұрын

@@CYCLEFANATIX can't answer that right now but hopefully soon

@paravecchiavince9685

Жыл бұрын

It is. That’s part of the danger though. If you’re the driver you cannot look at it.

Thanks for letting us go with. We love you and your buddies too.

Some great pointers right there, thanks! You got a sub from me. 👍 FYI-they just finished paving the gravel section. Now the entire auto road is paved from top to bottom for the first time ever. Keep yourselves safe! 😃👍❤️🏍 Randy

@NHlocal

2 жыл бұрын

@@CYCLEFANATIX 😎👊

@coverreault

2 жыл бұрын

Your comment is very reassuring I’m doing it this weekend and was thinking, what am I getting myself into! I can manage it just fine, but In a mountain, let’s say that a little nervosity made me think that not only my motorcycle heat will go up ! Lol 😁

@NHlocal

2 жыл бұрын

@@coverreault Now that the last gravel section is paved it really does make a huge difference for motorcyclists getting up and down the mountain. Take your time, be safe and enjoy the scenery without taking your eyes off the road of course. 😁

I've ridden that road on the bike every year for the past 20 years. It's a great trip to take if you're in the area on a clear day.

Bro, I know pictures and videos don’t always capture the true experience, but your vid gave me all I needed!! Thx for the ride.👍

Big John In the early seventies when I was stationed at Pease Air Force Base I bought a Kawasaki 3 cylinder 2stroke. I did that ride and all I remember is almost not being able to stop from brake fade going down. I can’t imagine taking my 1,000. Lb Harley up and down. Not sure at my age I have the sack to try. Thanks for the memories

Awesome video. WOW

@hectorsantiago321

3 жыл бұрын

Happy Father’s Day.

Crazy cool absolutely beautiful

Glad at the end to see a Spyder going up, I know I would feel better with my three wheels. Great video series on Mt Washington. On my too do list.

Just left the Smokey mountains this past week. Had a blast. And what great riding. 1800 total miles for the first trip of the year with the fellas. Your ride looks awesome.

I’m going today. Your comments and narrative made me take the ride. Plus I got Allstate man with me. My king driver

That is beautiful. Thanks for the great video.

@rjlopatic

3 жыл бұрын

@@CYCLEFANATIX Hey when your down here in East TN and you want to see some cool back roads north of Knoxville hit me up. Veterans Overlook is a nice place to ride to. Cumberland Gap is not far from there.

Wow, just wow. I’m planning on making this trip by myself and it looks fantastic!

@CYCLEFANATIX

Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

love the videos keep them coming happy fathers day

Awesome video I've never ridden thanks for the tips!

@CYCLEFANATIX

Жыл бұрын

Any time!

You did great,,,I hate getting caught on roads I'm not familiar with,,,,,

you are so fortunate to been up there on one of the best and clearest days its usually cloudy ..

What a amazing ride. Thx Jon

Glad to get the trip up with you, we are uncertain about riding up😬 looks awesome tho. Glad you enjoyed New Hampshire roads and scenery. We lived here all our life and take it for granted. 🤘 Going to have to try Gordis fish place havent been there.

Beautiful!!!

I've done it in my truck and on the wheeler a few years ago. I want to do it on the bike this year.

They usually have Bikes only days during Bike Week. I think Monday and definitely Thursday. You don't have to deal with the cars. The vans still run, looks like they didn't do that this year.

@resto-sk7be

3 жыл бұрын

They said it was not worth the expense. That is what I read in the local paper

Awesome video!!!! Thanks! Been riding my whole life...this video made me nervous. :)

We drove up and down Mt. Washington this summer. It was very foggy and visibility at times was under 20 ft. It was absolutely amazing and terrifying at the same time because of the drops literally right next to you when you can’t see. I was shitting myself and driving at slow as possible.

I've hiked it, the views from the trails are insane!

Going tomorrow morning can't wait to go

Good advice, but I don't think I'll take my Street Glide up there (small balls). But I will take that advice for my SUV. I'll keep in in 1st on the way down. Thanks!

I’m a lifelong New Englander and rider for five decades but nope. Won’t take my bike up there. The anxiety was strong while watching your video. Riding the Kancamangus is nice though. Thanks for sharing! ✌️😎

Amazing footage John , thank you 🤙

Years ago probably 20% wasn't paved hahaha a real challenge, I love Mt Washington. I've also climbed Mt. Mitchell in NC off the Blue Ridge and Pike's Peak in Colorado. Those are my 3 favorite mountain's

Been on many steep grades driving 18 wheelers let trans and Jake brake do all the work tap brake only when needed

John my man, that view is something amazing. Glad u guys made it safely n Silverback was repaired. Question, so how will Dave rectify tht repair tht was needed to Silverback? Not tht it was his fault, just a question. Love ur vids.

It amazes me on how many people don’t know that they can use lower gears (but my car is a automatic I can’t shift-good grief) 😎😎

Excellent video as always! Great advice!

Excellent video. Not for me or my bike. I had white knuckles just watching you. Gravel and curves, Ugh! Thank you, great video.

Thank you for great tips. I hoping to ride up in next couple weeks. Appreciate your commentary

They just paved it late last year/early this year so now its pavement all the way to the top! Sounds like a good excuse for you to make another video like this🤣

You forgot to say make sure your will is in order, lol

Down to me is way easier than up. The reason for the unpaved section is melting snow washes it out yearly..used to be paved.

I would crap my pants, kudos 👍!

I liked alternating front only and then rear only etc I only ruined my brakes once I wasn't getting it restarted so I rode in neutral and front brakes last mile game over fortunately my rear was able to get me home

Done that ride at least a dozen times, to the top

Haven’t been yet but it reminded me of Pikes Peak in Colorado, loved living and riding there! Nice video a,s all but wasn’t your 360° working? Keep up the good work.

Holy $h!t!

That’ll get the heart rate up! What’s the name of Dave’s shop? Thx

Amazing views! Wow!

Maybe your clutch was supposed to break when it did, otherwise it would have happened on the mountain. There are no coincidences.

Hey Brother I would love to do that but not on my RG.. more like a Pan-American! 🤙

Amazing!

Have you ever seen the speed runs for Mt. Washington? Nutty.

1st gear? Was there gravel on the road? Nice view

Great video

My guy can't stay focused enough to drive straight normally n he wants me to trust him driving up n down. I'm scared sh°tless. I'm trying to talk to him about taking the tour or something. Heeelllp

John, It's whiplash I went up in 2018 it wasn't fully paved with 1 mile of dirt and stone mix when did they pave that area?

Yea. Riding/driving up to Mt Washington summit is really not good for your bikes/vehicles brakes and trans.

What? I went up and down 30 years ago - and hauled ass both ways, waiting for no one. 1982 Suzuki GS 1100E with triple discs handled it perfectly well. 1st gear? Pansies.

I think my wife would be fine on the back of my bike on the way up but if I remember correctly the trip down was a little scarier. What was your experience? Did your engine get hot on the way up or down? Did anyone of you think to check your oil temp?

What's the name of the prior video?

Damn.. Dirt Roads?

It’s not that bad !

Is that section still unpaved?

👍👍👍👍🇦🇺

No sir!!! Not me!!! It’s beautiful though 😬

What brand is your mirrors you have?

Don't ride your back brake on a steep long down hill ride, it boils the fluid and the brake gives out, don't ask how I know!

Do NOT use your brakes!!! Use your transmission!!!

Thank you for the video! I plan to ride this next month. Any tips could potentially save a life. My first gear is only 12mph, I might need to be in second or third..

I’d be worried a car coming the opposite way would come around a corner in my lane

Wonder if anyone lost control and went over the deep end?

@rolyf100

3 жыл бұрын

Around 2010 a rider went over the side. On a Harley.

Is engine braking for this long bad for your engine?

@MrBellyman128

2 жыл бұрын

@@CYCLEFANATIX I'm not sure if it is or isn't bad for it. I was just curious. Nice video man, I enjoy the Chanel!

started watching your channel, just a suggestion, get rid of the smoked windshield, its like I can only see the upper half of the shot because you can't see through your windshield. it gets a little annoying. but seriously, good stuff

AND they say Harley🏳️‍🌈Davidsons can not get 100 miles per gallon 😂 in 1

If you ride up and are too scared to ride down. You have no business on a bike.

Buy a real bike, not a Harley Davidson hahaha