Just found your channel in my feed. I have binged watched the entire series tonight. Great adventure for a great cause. Very well done production.

@CrunchMoto

10 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you! Stay tuned for more videos about planning, things I'd do differently, etc.

I watched all 7 and each time I said I want to ride that. When you got to Dalton hwy I said I do NOT want to do that one ;) Great videos.....

@CrunchMoto

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you liked them

Excellent adventure and videos!!! Just watched the series and it was epic.

@CrunchMoto

Ай бұрын

Thank you

I'd love to see a video of the bike after the ride. A list of aftermarket parts you had and what you'd of done different. Great series, awesome adventure!!

@CrunchMoto

10 ай бұрын

Will do, thanks for watching! Stay tuned…

Just found your channel and watched through this amazing journey of yours. Wow!

@CrunchMoto

2 ай бұрын

I’m glad you found it! Thanks for watching

@CrunchMoto

2 ай бұрын

I also have a series from San Diego to Jacksonville FL… it was earlier in my KZread career so some of the editing is quite as good, but still very watchable.

Watching this series was truly inspiring. Seeing the struggles and setbacks you faced along the way made me appreciate your determination even more. It's a powerful reminder of how perseverance can lead to incredible achievements. Thank you for sharing your story with us!

@CrunchMoto

10 ай бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

I envy you, mate. I've ridden from Key West to Homer Alaska, twice. 2010 and 2014, both times on a Harley, both times in the Hokahey. But never went up the Dalton Highway. I can also see that by the line you drew on the map, you went through Chicken, too. I've never been there either. My first time was on an 03, 100th Anniversary Special, Sportster Custom, same silver over black. Still have it, 78K miles now. My next time was on a Dyna Superglide. Still have it, 120K miles. I too bought a new tire from the HD place in Fairbanks. My first time I was 59, the second time, I was 63. But I never went up the Dalton HIghway, or the Haul Road as it is more commonly called by Alaskans, as it has too many horror stories about motorcyclists trying to gight the elements. My respect son. You did good. Better than me. I'm impressed and really enjoyed your trip up and back. Dios sea contigo mi amigo. (God be with you my friend)

@CrunchMoto

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I appreciate your kind words.

@dcijams

Ай бұрын

did you run with Bodi ( Ohio ) & Jeff Cowhn)(Florida)

I can’t ride, yes I can, F it I’ll do it. 🙌🏻👍

@CrunchMoto

20 күн бұрын

One of my favorite lines of the whole series…. I learned how to censor words just for that line because it truly encompasses how I felt.

Excellent video and an Outstanding Adventure. Thank you for sharing and Ride Safe.

@CrunchMoto

4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Couldn't pay me to go to Alaska...the Weather Sucks there just about all the time. Good luck, keep the trip moving on. I tip my helmet off to you...I have a 2009 Heritage and man it does not like Dirt all.

@CrunchMoto

10 ай бұрын

Man, I love that about motorcycles! You ride yours when, where, and however you want and I’ll ride mine however I want. Take care of that Heritage. If I didn’t have a Road King, that’s the bike I would buy.

Kuddos to you! I rode up to Deadhorse about a month before you on a BMW GSA, don't think I would try it on a Harley Road King. We lucked out with the weather, no rain or mud.

@CrunchMoto

2 ай бұрын

No rain or mud? Does that even count as riding the Dalton? Jk, sounds like a great time

@562Aksapper

2 ай бұрын

@@CrunchMoto I take that back, it was raining the morning we left Deadhorse. It cleared up when we got to Atigun Pass and blue skies all the way to Fairbanks. It was so nice, we rode all the way to Fairbanks in one day.

Great series! Legend!!!

@CrunchMoto

4 ай бұрын

Thank you, sir

for future trips, you should consider trying rain-x on your windshield and visor

@CrunchMoto

7 ай бұрын

I honestly never thought of that. Thanks!

You are nutz, But I’m seriously impressed. I went over the mountains in the rain, It was just above freezing. You can’t tell from the go pro just how steep it is up and down, or how incredibly slippery it is. it was by far the most challenging days ride I have ever done. After the rain the dry road was no big deal. I did on a GS adventure bike with off-road tires and I know what that was like, You did it with regular street tires on a RoadKing. Mine was an amazing ride. Yours was epic.

@CrunchMoto

6 ай бұрын

Amazing! Thanks for sharing. If I ever do it again, it will be on an ADV bike.

Great video. I rode the Dalton in July, from Utah and made it to Deadhorse on the 9th. I dumped my bike in the SAME spot going up Atigun pass haha! That trip was the best experience of my life. I stayed 2 days at Brooks camp to take the Arctic tour, eat "free" food and do laundry. We probably passed each other July 12th on the Dalton as that's the day I rode from Coldfoot to Northpole, AK. I stayed at the same cabins on the pond on the way there and back, as you did.

@CrunchMoto

9 ай бұрын

Sounds like a great trip! What bike were you on?

@wasatchoverlanders2065

9 ай бұрын

@@CrunchMoto I was on a BMW 1250 GSA. Seemed like the perfect bike for that particular trip. I was surprised and happy to see a few Harleys and a Goldwing on the Dalton and in Prudhoe bay.

I did that trip in 2012 ,,, Fort Myers to Fairbanks 5000 miles on my Ultra Limited ,, trip of a lifetime,, hard on the bike though,, 😉👍🇺🇸

@CrunchMoto

20 күн бұрын

Right on!

Congratulations on accomplishing your goal! You reminded me of the difference between people like myself who enjoy riding their motorcycle versus people like yourself who have a passion for riding their motorcycle. Thanks for sharing. Godspeed

@CrunchMoto

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! To each his own, keep enjoying your bike your way! That's what makes motorcycling great... so many different ways to enjoy it. Cheers

Nice video. I did the trip "solo" from Deadhorse to Key West on June 24th to July 2nd of 2023 on my 2015 Victory Vision. I just got the email from "Kneebone" of the IBA that they just verified my ride. Just waiting for the certificate. 5702 miles according to their verification. The weather during my ride was definitely better than your time through. I like how the adventure bike riders and truckers acknowledged the tour/cruiser rider fortitude to undertake this perilous and exhilarating run. I went from Fairbanks up in 14 hours, stayed at the Aurora, then went back to Fairbanks in about 14.5 hours straight. That last 58 miles of asphalt south of Deadhorse was so welcome. At an average speed of 48 mph, my Victory made the Coldfoot to Deadhorse run, 240 miles, on a single tank (6 gallons) I still had my spare gallon just in case.

@CrunchMoto

8 ай бұрын

Sounds like a great trip!

They don't work on bikes older than 2010? Lame.

@CrunchMoto

10 ай бұрын

Yeah- I had heard of that before, but never experienced it personally

@jenstybring

10 ай бұрын

That's what made the biggest impression on me too from this episode. Not the potholes, not the mud, not the insects but the dealers reply.

@CrunchMoto

10 ай бұрын

@@jenstybring It surprised me for sure, but it all worked out in the end. They got me all sorted out and held my bike for a week at no charge until the shipper could pick it up.

@progressforward3257

10 ай бұрын

Exactly, that’s ridiculous. However for just a new tire, that’s insane

@johngeorg9491

6 ай бұрын

Exactly! F$#k China Davidson!

That’s what I call an ADVENTURE!! Great videos, hope to see more of your things on two wheels 🛵

@CrunchMoto

2 ай бұрын

More to come! Thanks for watching

Great ride! Love the video! I also own a 2003 Harley and find incredibly disappointing that Harley won't work on my bike. Harley should be working on every bike they've ever produced no matter what year it came out.

@CrunchMoto

10 ай бұрын

Amen!

@user-ej9pr5ly8v

8 ай бұрын

I agree, however it's a sales tactic to get people to keep buying new bikes, support local shops

It's sort of infuriating that they won't work on an older bike, because they will share as hell sell you one! Just found your channel on a recommendation from @restless mule. This is pretty epic, awesome adventure.

@CrunchMoto

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your watching! You’re right they, they even had a used ‘03 for sale.

Very impressive!!! This is a big accomplishment on any bike, but to ride that road on a Road King demands a lot of respect, imo. I’ve really enjoyed this series. What’s next?

@CrunchMoto

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! I'll post a some videos with more detailed explanations of this trip in the next few weeks.

Man i sure was hoping you were going to do the return journey on the Road King

@CrunchMoto

6 ай бұрын

I wish time allowed for that. Had to get back to family and work.

Congratulations on achieving your goal. No matter the haul, the road king can do it all. Thank you for making this video. 👍

@CrunchMoto

10 ай бұрын

I’ve always said the Road King is the best all-around motorcycle.

Whoa brother, I thought I was doing so riding but man, you Sir are the man. This vid was such an eye opener for me in regard to taking this trip. I’m going to need a different bike. Thanks for bringing us along for this amazing journey!

@CrunchMoto

10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! I'm going to post a few videos with more details about planning, road conditions, things I'd do differently, etc.

What an amazing journey for such a great cause! You are a certified bad a** for doing that trip on a bike! 🤯 My friend took his RV from Miami to Alaska this summer and I thought that was tough. Beautiful scenery and some intense moments but you handled it like a champ! Thanks for sharing! 🙌

@CrunchMoto

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting!

Congratulations on the accomplishment! Jack was awesome. He's got the perfect voice to do some narration in the style of On Any Sunday. We were in Homer by the time you made it to Deadhorse. Did the Dalton on the last few days of June.

@CrunchMoto

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! It’s beautiful up there. Can’t wait to get back.

No polar bear plunge??? Dont blame you, I wouldnt do it either. Man it was awesome sharing the trip via video with you

@CrunchMoto

3 ай бұрын

I plunged my feet in and that was cold enough 🥶. Glad you enjoyed the videos

You discovered the 3 Rs of travel in the north, Road Dust, Road Construction and Rain. In any combination.

@CrunchMoto

6 ай бұрын

You know it! Thanks for watching 👍🏼

Amazing Trip, what an adventure!

@CrunchMoto

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Amazing brother, just.. unbelievably amazing!!!! May I just ask how long you been riding? I’m a rookie and can’t wait to ride at your confidence level 😎✌🏼

@CrunchMoto

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Been riding since 1999

An epic journey. Thank you for sharing.

@CrunchMoto

10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

Awesome ride!!

@CrunchMoto

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Loved these videos! Thanks for sharing.

@CrunchMoto

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Cheers

You did it!!! Congratulations

@CrunchMoto

10 ай бұрын

It wasn’t always pretty, but I made it!

Wow! I’ve always wanted to make this trip. I have a street bob so it is nice to know that it is doable. My main take aways were to have really good waterproof gear, probably some dual sport tires (like a TKC80), and a ton of perseverance! Nice series, thank you for taking us along.

@CrunchMoto

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Don't forget some extra fuel.

Awesome job bro!

@CrunchMoto

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Just found your channel and watched the Fla. to Ak. trip. That was awesome (but the Dalton was insane). Glad you made it safely. Will have to watch some of your other series.

@CrunchMoto

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

WOW!! What a trip that was!! As exhausting as it was, I hope you enjoyed it. What ended up happening to the bike a couple videos back when it was getting horrible mileage? What are some things you encountered and didn't expect? Lessons learned? Anything you'd do differently to the bike?

@CrunchMoto

6 ай бұрын

The mileage was due to speed and headwind. Once I slowed down and the weather improved the mileage improved. Lessons learned: 600 miles a day is too much to sightsee along the way. 400-500 would have been ideal. The bike performed flawlessly. Off-road tires and better suspension would have been helpful on the Dalton. I'm glad I did it on the Road King, but if I ever do it again, it will be on an ADV bike.

@Jake_RollinThrottle

6 ай бұрын

@@CrunchMoto Thanks for the follow up! Your series has me considering adding this as a dream ride, but it definitely looks very advanced. What suspension are you running right now? Have you considered upgrading?

@CrunchMoto

6 ай бұрын

@@Jake_RollinThrottle It was a completely stock suspension on the trip and I definitely bottomed out the frame on the Dalton. I believe that’s how the kickstand spring ripped off. I plan to upgrade the suspension now that I’m back once I save some cash.

Great job. Really enjoyed it. Much respect to you.

@CrunchMoto

7 ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

Looks like my mile long road out of camp a few days ago. The road looked just like that after raining all night. Was pure hell getting out of there. Was on a 2018 Goldwing.

@CrunchMoto

10 ай бұрын

Nothing like a heavy bike, street tires, and mud.

Awesome videos/series. I live in Miami, fl and I am planning on doing this trip next year June or July. Learned a lot watching the videos. Im planning on either riding from Miami, fl or flying to San Francisco renting a bike there and going from there all the way up to that same spot.

@CrunchMoto

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Good luck on your trip!

Damn man! Much respect!! Unbelievable. I think I’d of put some knobby tires on.

@CrunchMoto

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Knobby tires definitely would have helped.

Personally, I think you’re out of your mind. Congratulations!

@CrunchMoto

10 ай бұрын

Most of my friends and family agree with you

Incredible series. Do you still have that 2003 Road King? What kind of condition is it in now? Major repairs needed after that ride?

@CrunchMoto

2 ай бұрын

Thank you. Yes, I still have it. No major repairs needed, but I’d like to upgrade the suspension in the near future

I have read ride reports for this trip for years. Yours is the first VLOG on it. A riding buddy and I are in the planning stages of making the same ride. Although he is on a GSA and I an Pan America so parts of it should be quite easier. Would love to see a spreadsheet of your costs and lodging. I never saw you camp out so I wonder if the lodging was just worth it over setting up a tent. Great job and congrats!

@CrunchMoto

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Yes, I'll post a few more videos with details about planning, cost, etc. To answer your question, I chose hotels for the convenience. After 10-12 hours of riding, the last thing I wanted to do was deal with setting up (then taking down) a campsite. If I had shorter riding days, I may have camped a few times. I did have a tent and sleeping bag with me for emergencies, but I never used them.

@afsoccommando

10 ай бұрын

@@CrunchMoto Yeah, when planning I noticed that lodging across Canada wasn't actually as high as I expected. The costs in Alaska weren't all that bad either until you hit Deadhorse then the price goes through the ceiling.

What kind of dealership wont work on a bike older than 2010 lol, its a freakin tire!

@CrunchMoto

10 ай бұрын

We worked it out in the end. They were all really nice guys there... but you don't want to know what I paid :)

After he dumped it over and it wouldn’t start. I was like good ole Harley Davidson. 😂lucky it started

@CrunchMoto

10 ай бұрын

That bike has been through a lot.

Congrats on persevering! Not the best choice of bikes for that trip, but dammit, you made it. Do you not run a GPS other than your phone?

@CrunchMoto

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. My other bike is a 99 BMW r1200c. Out of the two of them, the Road King is the better choice. It’s the ultimate “Run what you brung” scenario. No GPS other than my phone and paper maps. Helps me see the bigger picture rather than just looking for the next turn.

always ride in the center...

@CrunchMoto

10 ай бұрын

Center of what?

Who did you end up using to ship your bike home? Great trip btw! You did a good job of what it’s really like to do the Dalton.

@CrunchMoto

9 ай бұрын

I found a broker who took care of the logistics. Truck to Anchorage --> boat to Seattle --> cargo van to North Caroline. It was faster than I thought, but they tried to get more money from me once the bike was en route, so I won't mention them by name or recommend them.

Great video! Gonna plan my own trip from South Florida myself soon. What month did you do this ride on the Dalton?

@CrunchMoto

10 ай бұрын

Mid July

@RealRonTV

10 ай бұрын

@@CrunchMoto damn that looked brutal. Do you think the dalton to the circle is worth it or should I just hit Alaska and turn around?

@CrunchMoto

10 ай бұрын

@@RealRonTV Whether it’s worth it is really up to you. I set out to ride from the Southernmost point to the Northernmost so it was worth it for me. The road gets worse the further north you get until 50 miles outside Deadhorse. Many people turn around at Coldfoot as it’s inside the Arctic Circle.

@RealRonTV

10 ай бұрын

@@CrunchMoto I guess I could alway decide what to do based on the weather forecast at the time. Thanks again for the video! You’re awesome

Hello. How much did you pay for bike shipping? Thank you!

@CrunchMoto

Ай бұрын

I think it was $3500 but I don’t remember exactly.

@yryazanov

Ай бұрын

I found company to transfer my bike from Anchorage to PA for $2000.

dont work on anything older than 2010? that sounds strange to me

@CrunchMoto

7 ай бұрын

It was the first time I'd heard that in person. I have read that online from other people who ride "vintage" motorcycles :)

That's pretty bad HD doesn't work on older HD ? Does not make sense..🤬

@CrunchMoto

4 ай бұрын

It took some convincing, but it all worked out in the end. They’re a good group there.

7:47 When did "Self Service" start asking for tips?

@CrunchMoto

10 ай бұрын

Before I answer that question, let me just turn the screen around and it’s going to ask you a few questions… 😂🤣

@RestlessMule

10 ай бұрын

@@CrunchMotowell done. 😂

they dont work on Bikes older than 10 years and H D is wondering why they are going out of business

@CrunchMoto

6 ай бұрын

I can understand to a point... if they start taking apart an old bike and discover a bunch of additional problems they could get stuck. However, my bike is clearly in good enough shape to ride from Florida and all I needed was a replacement tire. They eventually came around and were really great to work with, but it was nerve-wrecking for a while.

@James-oh1wp

2 ай бұрын

I thought the exact same thing … especially since it was a TIRE!!!!

What month did you went in that trip? Sept? Oct? Why not on July? Wow I just noticed you went July!!!

@CrunchMoto

4 ай бұрын

Yep- July… Mosquito season!

@jgdssp226

4 ай бұрын

@@CrunchMoto While I was watching your video I was thinking it was fall season because of the weather and overcast sky, then I noticed the date. I'm planing on going there This year from mid June and get there begining of July, (I'm in México), but I was thinking weather was better than that in summer.