The more you do it, the better you get and more comfortable you feel…(solo travel). The Triumph is a great conversation piece, the two comments I typically get from strangers: 1 - My Dad used to have a Triumph 2 - I didn’t know they still made those Just 5 minute conversations, but one of the things I enjoy on my solo trips. Beautiful video

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Haha, it's been a fun conversation piece for sure. I love it! Thank you for watching :)

Now you're getting close to the core of why we love our bikes - we travel in hope

Excellent!!! Thank you, really enjoyed it.

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks for watching :)

Stunning

Happy Birthday!! That second saddle bag sounds like a great idea especially for longer trips 🏍

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, I agree :)

what a pleasure to hear an American talking about Triumph motorcycles.Some of the vids from England, are, well, I have a hard time even understanding what they're saying. My wife and I sometimes overwinter in Houston, Tx. Preparing to dump my Harley softail for a Speed Twin, or t-120. Difficult decision!!!

This was the first video of yours that I had seen; it was great. Have you vlogged before? You're doing a fantastic job with your videography; the editing, b-roll, and overall content are top notch. I binge watched all of your videos and have enjoyed watching your motorcycle journey. keep the videos coming.

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback, that's helpful! No, I haven't. I'm still learning and figuring out my style but it's been a fun process getting into videography. Thanks for watching :)

Really cool to see someone enjoy motorcycles exactly the way they're meant to be enjoyed...taking in everything around you, and at your own pace. Cool video. :)

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Fantastic accommodation! I enjoyed your video and look forward to your next one 👍🏼

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻

Great video! As a new rider myself (almost 1 year now), I know the feeling of having accomplished that first long ride by yourself.

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

It was a big accomplishment 😅 each one will be and that’s the fun of it all. Thanks for watching :)

So cool to start adventuring out more and more. Looking and sounding good.

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! The bike brings it out of me 😂 Thanks for watching!

Just got home yesterday from a 500 mile round trip from Tucson to Silver City NM, where I visited the Gila Cliff Dwellings. Then rode thru the White Mtns of AZ. My '22 Street Twin is absolutely built for mountain roads!. Nothing like solo riding to reach that "moment of clarity"...

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

I bet that was an awesome trip!!

Good job on the video. Been riding over 50 years. I do love riding solo mostly. You bring the peace out of riding. Good luck!

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching :)

Congrats! Looking swell!

Wow that’s really awesome calm time out and I love the sound of your bike thanks for sharing. James from uk👌😊

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching :)

Welcome to the Triumph Family !!! We are blessed to have you as part of the club !!!! T120 gold line and Trophy SE owner !!!!

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! The Moto community has been so welcoming.

Looks like a great time!

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

It was amazing!

I love the way you arrange and edit your moto vlogs. I’m taking inspiration from it for my moto vlog. Thanks for sharing your adventures!

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It’s been a blast 😃

Yeah, ladies kicking ass 💪🙏

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

😊

You've certainly cracked the whole glamping thing, that looks like a fantastic placed to stop. I think there's something extra special about an overnight trip, that feeling of being at one with the bike and with our surroundings just seems heightened by knowing we don't have to turn back on ourselves the same day.

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, and I totally agree!

Thank you for great video, solo riding is not for every rider but its def takes you to another higher level of travel experience. Last week i was riding w my friend from PA to AZ where he lives, now on my way back to PA by myself.

One of my favorite bikes was a deep metal flake purple with a black frame, Triumph Bonneville 650! Sleek and very fast!

Good job.👍 Arriving in darkness in what I thought was the middle of countryside to hear the sound of emergency sirens in the distance was a surprise for someone based in the highlands of the UK.

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah, the tent wasn't too far away from the town. Parts of the drive out there were more stretches of nothing.

@nomadpi1

11 ай бұрын

Come to America; start in NYC and ride to Oklahoma, out thru the Texas Panhandle, across NM, up thru Colorado, out across Nevada, to Seattle. Long stretches of solitude country and 5 different climates. But get a saddle you can sit in for 10 hours a day, for 10 days, and still get off and stand up straight and walk straight.

@AbzScotland

11 ай бұрын

@@nomadpi1 Thanks for the invite. That sounds like a heck of a long ride. What miles are you talking overall? 3,000+miles I would think?

Amazing atmosphere! Everybody must to visit.

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was really relaxing 😌

Wow!! Just wow!! Having the guts to ride that far in a matter of months.. i am so jealous 🙏 keep it up and thank you for sharing. Need to visit this place

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's so funny to think a few months ago I was scared to leave my parking garage! 😂 Get out there! Thanks for watching :)

Looks like a gorgeous ride and that place was asap cute!! 🤗

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

It was so beautiful, thanks for watching Michelle 😊

Transmites el placer de conducir. Los videos en entorno natural se comvierten en relax😊 para nuestros días. Gracias.

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, happy to hear. Thanks for watching :)

Nice! Thanks for sharing. I have owned a Triumph Bonneville T-120 Black since March of 2017. My bike is quite similar to yours. Enjoy.

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Oh nice, they are fun! Thanks for watching :)

The Triumph is such a great bike. Perfect road trip montage!

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

It really is the best bike. Thanks for watching 🙂

Some really beautiful shots especially the sunset ride.

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

The sunset was the best! Thanks for watching 😊

Just so nice, love the SpeedTwin, but seeing the StreetTwin even makes me curious to ride once … well done, good short trip , nature, Aloneness & a wonderful relaxed overnight spa/ wellness place … keep on going 👍🏻✨👋🏻

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching :) You should for sure test it out the Street Twin!

Thanks for sharing your experience....I am about to buy a Street Twin to have my own adventures on! Peace out!

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

How exciting! You're going to love it. Thanks for watching :)

Always a pleasure to watch your videos and see the places you visit. On Easter holiday I did a 600km (370 miles) trip on my ST and I missed a lot the windshield of my previous bike, a Himalayan. But we get used to the wind on the chest, and it's always good to take short breaks to stretch our legs and arms and eat something. Nice to see that your bike didn't get jealous about the little cheating in the Yamaha... hahaha

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Whoa that’s awesome, I hope I can work up to that many miles. 😊 I missed my bike so much, it made me appreciate her even more haha.

Better and better every time 🎉

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏

Great video!

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Martins!

Texas hill country is the best! Congrats on getting in those miles. 🙌👊

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

It’s prettier than I was expecting. Thank you, it was a big accomplishment for me. 🙂

Hill country man.. such beauty. Glad to be a native.

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

It’s beautiful! The motorcycle has really made me want to explore it more.

Happy belated birthday! Absolutely gorgeous scenery and glamping spot. That's something I don't have here in Phila (I would also have to ride 2 hours to get to it).

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Thank you :) I bet you could find some nice spots in PA!

Excelent review, I do solo riding with my route bicycle and I could not be more agree about your thoughts

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Nice, that’s also another fun way to explore.

Looks sooo nice! I wanna go glamping!

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

You should try it!! I used to love camping but glamping just seems more of my style. There's so many neat options these days for it too.

Awesome Vlog. I feel ya on the wind cuz I have a naked bike as well and it can take it out of you on long rides. Agree 100% on your thoughts about solo riding.

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching :) I'm getting used to the wind but it's still a lot!

Solo riding is so contemplative, specially on a Triumph Bonneville... I'm 45 years old and have been riding motorcycles since I was 13 years old, just bought a Street Twin and it is by far my favorite bike ever...

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

That’s amazing. It’s been a perfect first bike, but so many experienced riders say it’s one of their favorites. Thanks for watching!

You went through my town. And stopped at Caliche! Very cool.

@moto_des

11 ай бұрын

I love that place!

I have the same bike, she’s been garaged for almost 2 years! This video just reminded me I bought her. Time for us to be reacquainted!

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Omg it's time to get her out!!

Close to home for me. And you did right by stopping at Caliche, some of my friends are the baristas, hope you enjoyed it!

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

No way! I was a great spot that was highly recommended.

Very ambitious keep going it's an addiction that does you good. I've ridden up Mt. Washington into and through cloud cover to an amazing view above the clouds. Put it on your bucket list nothing like it

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Wow I bet that was amazing! Thanks for watching :)

Nice 👌 bike and looks great in black.

My first street bike was a Triumph Thunderbird. Lots of fun to ride.

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Nice!

Thanks for showing us around Texas ;)

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching :)

Awsome ✌

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Gracias por el video ,te sigo siempre.

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Отличное видео! Красивый мотоцикл, красивая природа, красивая девушка )

Just found your channel. The Texas Hill country is my backyard. I ride it often since I live in San Antonio. I myself have a channel and document some of my ride. Did a 400-mile ride this weekend video to follow. Nice video

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Nice! I never realized how big Hill Country was. Thanks for watching!

Looks like a fun trip and exactly why bikes like these exist. I'm an RE owner and hoping to take advantage of riding this summer to places like this with a smile on my face every mile. In this case it looks like the journey was as humbling as the destination. Zen! Cheers!

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Oh congrats, that will be a blast! Thanks for watching :)

Nice video 👍

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 🙂

I probably say it every time I see them but the leather wrapped grips always look cool.

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

They really do add more of a classic look!

Amen to the motorcycle:

Wind will make you a better rider. Keep at it, experience is everything.

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

A very enjoyable video. Nice editing. Got my like. :)

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much :)

@RRRRefuelRideRace

Жыл бұрын

@@moto_des You are welcome.

nice triumph ad ;)

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

haha it's a great bike :)

👌👌👌

Every long bike ride should have a hot tub at the end. Hill county is some of the best riding in Texas

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Agreed! It's been so wonderful exploring Texas!

That’s awesome, the longest ride I rode was 610 miles round trip with clips ons. It didn’t take to long before I switched my handle bars. Have you thought about adding a flyscreen?

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Wow, what a trip! I have thought about it. I've heard it makes a big difference.

Hi, great video! Can't imagine how much work went into shooting and editing. I ride my Bonnie T120 around this area often and it always a great experience and keeps me coming back. One note though. Caliche is pronounced Kaleechee, not Kalaaachee. Its a type of stone that is found a lot in the Hill Country. Kalaachees, spelled Kolaches, are pastries with fruit fillings/toppings.

@moto_des

11 ай бұрын

Thanks! Oh, good to know! Thanks for the fun fact :)

Hi, I really loved this video. Your bike is sublime and you have a super cool style 👍 My most beautiful blue thumb for you and I subscribe with pleasure. Big ✌️ from France

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I've put a lot of work into customizing the bike and it's not even finished :) Thanks for watching!

I’m going to have to do this with my FTR 1200.

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Yess!

Just ran into your vids... good deal.. after a hundred thousand plus miles it's funny to be reminded how it starts good for you😊..just a suggestion for longer rides check out 2 up and 2 back risers for your handle bars and a seat that you sit in not on top of... advice from a short rider 😜✌️

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

That's an impressive amount of mileage! Thanks for the suggestions, I will look into those. Thanks for watching ☺️

@coreyltlfkr

Жыл бұрын

Not really but I live in Minnesota so there is that🤷‍♂️🥶

Great video and Happy Birthday! Just got my Speed Twin a couple of weeks ago and I'm loving it 😍 By the way, what's this side bag you're currently using?

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊 Awesome, congrats! This is the saddlebag I have: longride.com/collections/soft-retro-moto-saddlebags/products/vintage-motorcycle-saddlebag

😉🤙

More great 360 shots, AND look at speedo.

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

cant beat a truimph for handling so light i owned a few though i progressed to an indian now and they are so much lighter than indian or a harley and still got the grunt

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Handling this bike quickly became easy for me. It's definitely on the lighter side with just enough power too!

Ok 👍👌 super

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Does the seat make your butt numb? i Rented out a Street Twin when out on vacation, after 20 min of riding(and i timed it) it would be torture

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Not really, but I can only ride for about an hour before having to take a small break.

@FSXairpilot

Жыл бұрын

@MotoDes I guess the street twin is a better fit for you). You ever tried other bikes?

E foi confortável a viagem?

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

It was a very comfortable trip.

@JoaoPaulo-kc5is

Жыл бұрын

@@moto_des com o banco original??

Does this spot have a bathroom or a shared one?

@moto_des

10 ай бұрын

This place had it's own bathroom :)

[ Like ] ...a lot.

Hi Des. I'm Troy.

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Hi, Troy. Thanks for watching. 😄

Great video, check out Willow City Loop.

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

I saw that when I was driving by. It’s definitely on my list soon!

when did you start to feel comfortable riding at highway speeds as a new rider?

@moto_des

10 ай бұрын

I'm still not 100% comfortable lol but it took me about 3-4 months. I've only been on the hwy 2x now. I really try to avoid it when I can.

@joesimpson4655

10 ай бұрын

@@moto_des thanks, will you get back into riding after the theft incident ?

@moto_des

10 ай бұрын

@@joesimpson4655 oh, most definitely! I miss it so much. It’s hard because even with all the chains and locks I feel like if I get a brand new bike and park it in the same spot I’ll just be another target.

The egg was overcooked 👨🏻‍🍳

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Haha it was! 😢

Nice ride, so much better than a cruiser , I am a bit biased being in th UK 😊

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

I completely agree!! Triumph is the best 😊

Wanna show me some good rides in TX? I will b hitting Houston in 2 days! Lets ride...

Admit it, you pee'd in the hot tub didn't you? Don't worry. I sub'd anyway. Hooooooray chocolate chip cookie for breakfast! Well done. Did you dunk it in regular milk? If you dunk in 2% milk you're a commie and Santa will stuff your stocking with house cleaning supplies. Don't ask how I know that. If you're gonna be doing distance trips I recommend raising your handle bars 6"-8". 6" tall and 2" pullback risers with a low bend handle bar will do it. You're body position is leaned forward, which is not good for distance riding. You want your back as upright as possible for distance riding. Bringing the bars closer to you and raising them a bit will give you much more comfort, damn near ideal body position, and improved control. ALWAYS keep two fingers on your front brake lever (AT ALL TIMES). You lose 150 feet (or more depending on speed) of time and stopping distance if you don't have fingers on the brake lever in an emergency stop situation. There's more, but I'll shut up for now. Fly low and avoid the radar...

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

Oh interesting, thanks for the suggestion on the handle bars. I definitely try to keep two fingers on the front brake a lot, especially driving through intersections. Thanks for watching!

You don't drive a motorcycle! Also, this seems lonely...

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

I indeed do! 🤣 To each their own. I enjoy both solo and group rides. I feel like I can go at my own pace and stop when I want when I'm by myself.

Nice! Are you part of the TROSA group on fb or ig?

@moto_des

Жыл бұрын

I am not. I’ll look into it!