Riding Sportsters to Banff, AB & Radium, BC - ROADTRIP

Riding Harley Davidson Sportster motorcycles from Calgary Alberta through British Columbia and back. Through rain and sun, bike drops and breakdowns we push on for a multi day road trip on Harley Davidsons Smallest bike.

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  • @deanbush
    @deanbush Жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed every minute of this video. The scenery in Canada is gorgeous.❤❤❤

  • @YYCperspective

    @YYCperspective

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dean!

  • @LivingOnCash
    @LivingOnCash Жыл бұрын

    Great video! I had a couple Sportsters back in the '70s. Lately, I've been remembering how much fun they were to ride. Of course, part of that might be because I was in my twenties back then! 😆 Never did any cross country rides with them but did long local rides. 1000 CC iron heads with 4 speed transmissions weren't really conducive to racking up a lot of miles. I've done a lot of touring since then including many cross country trips but on big twin baggers. I miss those early days though. Maybe because the US population was over 100 million less people back then and things were different. Simpler, slower, more friendly. This video has me thinking I should pick up another Sportster and try to recapture those days. 👍

  • @jamespolucha8790
    @jamespolucha879020 күн бұрын

    I remember we rode panheads from Maryland to Arizona,we were going to California but only made it to Arizona, we were 16 , 17 years old no money or maps and had a blast, worked side jobs all the way across and back, now that we are all old and have big dressers and all the riding gear I can’t get anyone to go anywhere, it’s sad , keep going and have fun

  • @MountainGoat67
    @MountainGoat67 Жыл бұрын

    Thats what a riding BUDDY is all about !! bravo

  • @deanbush

    @deanbush

    Жыл бұрын

    He was a true buddy! He was very patient and willing to help.

  • @MountainGoat67

    @MountainGoat67

    Жыл бұрын

    @@deanbush I wish I had a true riding buddy like that 👍

  • @deanbush

    @deanbush

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MountainGoat67 Doesn't everybody!

  • @letsridebikes7716
    @letsridebikes7716 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful country out there, some people will never get to see it. Keep living fellas

  • @kennethschauer1801
    @kennethschauer180110 ай бұрын

    Im 71 and still run everywhere on my iron sportster,

  • @cibsim

    @cibsim

    13 күн бұрын

    Should ride a Honda… for reliability….😅

  • @mrmatt7210
    @mrmatt721029 күн бұрын

    In a day where 800lb baggers are becoming the norm, there is alot to say about enjoying a smaller, lighter motorcycle. If your not making 200 mile trips on a regular basis, a Sportster with upgraded rear shocks and a set of soft bags can provide you a very enjoyable experience.

  • @danielsouthern411
    @danielsouthern4112 ай бұрын

    To cool man.

  • @d-railfpv9315
    @d-railfpv9315 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! I love riding thru there!!! Cheers from the east koots!!

  • @YYCperspective

    @YYCperspective

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching, ride safe!

  • @BNatoAk
    @BNatoAk7 ай бұрын

    The 1200 isn't the smallest but i honestly keep mine within 100mi per trip. Love ripping around town on mine lol. Beautiful bikes!

  • @yankepilot
    @yankepilot4 ай бұрын

    You guys may want to try rainX for the windshield …next time.

  • @kaiserman6667
    @kaiserman6667 Жыл бұрын

    Now I ride a Road Glide Special butI miss the old days when life was a little simpler and the bike wasn’t as fancy. Nice vid mate.

  • @YYCperspective

    @YYCperspective

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! I know what you mean for sure!

  • @dm9193
    @dm919322 күн бұрын

    Did you go to Radium Springs? It’s great, we did the Rockies trip last year,, Calgary Banff Golden jasper whistler Vancouver, loved it beautiful Canada 🇨🇦 ❤

  • @YYCperspective

    @YYCperspective

    20 күн бұрын

    That's awesome! We rode through it but only had time for some hotsprings in part 2 of the trip.

  • @zeldaoftime
    @zeldaoftimeАй бұрын

    Nice ride bro

  • @MOTOZILIANS
    @MOTOZILIANS Жыл бұрын

    hello from california i really enjoyed this video awesome adventure i ride a sportster myself and oi love it i am a new subscriber to your channel keep posting ride safe

  • @YYCperspective

    @YYCperspective

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, you too!

  • @Silenttreatment1975
    @Silenttreatment1975 Жыл бұрын

    WOW!

  • @VanBlamm
    @VanBlamm5 ай бұрын

    Great trip, and well done on the video. You are so lucky to have BC right in your back yard. What year(s) are these Sportsters?

  • @danielsouthern411
    @danielsouthern4112 ай бұрын

    The scenery is top notch. What was wrong with the bike

  • @XenaTheQuadCamBikah
    @XenaTheQuadCamBikah7 ай бұрын

    This great. Too bad you didn’t video some of the repair once you got the primary open to show what you fixed, it would have added some nice contrast to this trip. You guys are a lot younger than me haha but I’m hoping to get my passport and get to ride my sporty to Canada in 2024. - Xena @ the XL forum.

  • @johnF56
    @johnF563 ай бұрын

    What was the actual problem with the clutch? Great video and adventure BTW.

  • @mysticapprentice
    @mysticapprentice Жыл бұрын

    Did you guys have an impact wrench in your luggage? Having taken the primary off my Sportster I know it's not exactly a roadside repair... Well done!

  • @YYCperspective

    @YYCperspective

    Жыл бұрын

    We did not, got lucky and limped it into a town where we got a cheap one and did it all there.

  • @K0EH
    @K0EH Жыл бұрын

    Call me some time man. Miss you and hope you’re doing well! Looks like you are!

  • @chad6424
    @chad6424 Жыл бұрын

    Great vid. I too like to take my sporty on longer trips. What happened to his clutch? What did you have to do to fix it?

  • @YYCperspective

    @YYCperspective

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Chad, thanks for watching! I forget the exact part name but basically a little clip holding the gear changing plate on broke. To get to it was the hardest part, luckily we ended up in a store parking lot and were able to get tools.

  • @Magnus0311
    @Magnus0311 Жыл бұрын

    What model sportster was your buddy riding? A 72? Awesome trip!

  • @YYCperspective

    @YYCperspective

    Жыл бұрын

    His is a 2001 Sportster 1200

  • @steveg1122
    @steveg1122 Жыл бұрын

    Can you advise as to info on the red Sporty ? Year, etc. I know the blue one is a 1200C

  • @kiprusoffrocks

    @kiprusoffrocks

    Жыл бұрын

    01 sporty 1200. Probably the dankest bike on the road

  • @dalecarpenter8828
    @dalecarpenter8828 Жыл бұрын

    what is a sportster ?

  • @YYCperspective

    @YYCperspective

    Жыл бұрын

    Harley Davidson Sportster, its the smallest true Harley (not a Buell) in their line up. Comes as either an 883cc or a 1200cc engine. Lots of people say they're too small to road trip.