*FAQ:* ▪Again, this was *NOT my bike.* It was a press bike from Honda, that I was borrowing, I could not have put engine guards on it myself. * I KNOW Engine Guards are good* , you'll see that I have them on my own bike in other videos of the CB500x. ▪I DID have the parking brake on, you'll notice once I get the bike up the tires stop moving. Yes, I know about the front brake trick. I thought the parking brake would be enough to keep the wheels from moving. As it only took me one try to lift the bike even though the wheels moved, it wasn't imperative to me to put it back on the ground to pick it up "the right way" again. ▪I could not put the bike in gear, it is a DCT -hence the parking brake- ▪Trying to say this bike is "too heavy" for me because I crashed after clipping a rut, is not a logical argument, as even people on tiny dirt bikes crash after clipping a rock or a rut in the wrong way. I picked the bike up alone, I will ride what I want Thanks. ▪Why would I leave the luggage on to pick up a motorcycle? Seems silly to pick up more weight than you have to in any situation.

@paparides6797

Жыл бұрын

So my wife got me watching your videos. and every week you impress me with how tough you are and how much grace you show, and your grace is showing again in this post. Stay Strong!

@Theravadinbuto

Жыл бұрын

110% on all those comments. Way to recover and carry on! I’d been wondering what caused the incident.

@AstheMagpieFlies

Жыл бұрын

@@Theravadinbuto clipped a rut the wrong way with my rear tire

@RidingOnEggshells

Жыл бұрын

Oh goodness aren't those comments annoying!? The 'I'll tell you what I would've done' from the comfort of my couch!? You made the best choices as they appeared to you at the time and had an adventure.

@paparides6797

Жыл бұрын

Let me tell you what i would have done if i had 20 minutes to think about it....!

Anyone else CLAP and CHEER out loud when she lifted that bike?? Amandam this is one of your best storytelling videos I've seen of yours YET!! Super captivating!

Just glad you're doing OK and made it safe with out breaking yourself . Bikes can be fixed or replaced but people don't heal as fast as ordering new parts.

@AstheMagpieFlies

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

The sheer joy you shared upon lifting that bike, just awesome. You are such an intrepid and courageous explorer. Big props to you Amanda, so much admiration for you.

F YEAH! I was cheering when you lifted that bike! 🦾

I have a 22 AT AS. I'm 5'8 and 160lbs. The bike is remarkably easy to pick back up. I saw the comment pinned. I was really glad I had lower engine guards and steel cases when I crashed. The only damage was trashing the mirror, which is cheap to replace. People saying negative about it, I've only ever owned 250's and its a very easy bike to take on honestly. The hardest part is learning the 5,000,483 buttons and options.

Amanda, I'm always amazed at the times I go down, often NOT on the worst of the roads, but just in the moment of surprise. Plastics can be fixed/repaired/replaced. The bike is a tool to be used for its intended purpose, not a prize to be mounted on a trailer, perfectly clean and polished. You owned it. You admitted the "kerfuffle" and even included the video. Kudos to you for your honesty and transparency. I am now a Patreon of your channel. I also love the BDR routes.

@AstheMagpieFlies

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much ☺️

So even though it sucks to eat it, I still think this was a very positive video for a few reasons: First, the point you made about listening to your inner voice is so true. Tons of times I have ignored it or gone offroad when feeling foggy or not 100% and have usually gotten myself into trouble. Second, despite eating it, you got up, got back on and completed that leg - which is always a positive in my book. And despite the cosmetic damage, the AT shows it can take some bumps and keep going for sure (outstanding bike). I switched over to an ADV bike 2 years ago and I ride offroad a pretty decent amount now, and eating it occasionally is just part of it - fixing the damage is too (I am on my 3rd set of plastics on my T7! lol). End Screen - I think I would definitely say the WYBDR especially from your riding footage - absolutely stunning. Great post as usual.

@AstheMagpieFlies

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much man I really appreciate that

@emfl4437

Жыл бұрын

Well said!

@mweingar

Жыл бұрын

@@AstheMagpieFlies This was a timely video for me. I just completed the intro course at Rawhyde Adventures in Southern CA so I could gather sufficient skill to hit some BDR's next year with my 1250GSA. I dropped in training doing technical turns 4 times over the weekend and now have bruises in places that didn't hit the ground. But like you, the experience is worth the incidents. You just have to ensure you stop if your body is telling you to and don't hesitate to get back on the bike once your are ready. Love your channel and thanks for the view into your adventures!

@brendancosgrove664

2 ай бұрын

When you went down I felt your pain stay safe one Iove ❤

Thank you for sharing. I was worried when you fell. I'm glad you and the motorcycle didn't end up in trouble. Great and beautiful video!!

Thank goodness your crash wasn't too serious. Glad to see that you were able to "get back on the horse". Thank you for once again sharing great rides, beautiful places and lessons learned. You truly are an inspiration for the rest of us.

I really enjoy watching your videos. I like the pace, agreeable and down to earth, calm and authentic. Thank you for sharing! Greetings and best wishes from Switzerland - safe ride! ✌️🏍️

We share migraines and motorcycling, and you're right. They don't mix. One's brain doesn't work, but it still send signals to your body, which it sometimes follows and sometimes ignores. Safety first!

you know something iv been riding since i was 7 years old im now 60 ,the way you handled the situation was truly awesome and inspiring , i admire your adventure spirit , as i say to all i meet on bikes always read the road ahead on /off road ,ride safe , bless

Lived with ocular migraines my whole life, share your discomfort. Very well executed video. pacing, music & cinematography was A1, thank you.

@AstheMagpieFlies

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Richard!

Hey Amanda, Glad to hear for the most part you're alright. Yep, always listen to your inner voice. Like so many when I ignored mine, down I went. Thanks for the beautiful views and Prayers Flying for safe travels!

It's not easy doing what you do but you bring a lot of grace to it. Glad your fall was no worse. Keep on...

@AstheMagpieFlies

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that

So glad you’re ok, that was a hard fall. Thank you for sharing all your wins and losses, we love being part of your journey.

I felt that fall from the moment the back end started to dance all the way until the bike decided to take a nap on you. It certainly looked like you hit pretty hard. Glad you recovered relatively unscathed. Hell of a job picking up that heavy bike. Love your videos. Always inspiring.

@AstheMagpieFlies

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Not Pictured: Me laying against the bike for a solid 15 minutes making sure nothing was broken and waiting for my adrenaline to go away 😂

@iangrimshaw1

Жыл бұрын

@@AstheMagpieFlies Laying against the bike for 15 mins 'cause no one else was around to see you? I find if I've got an audience you pick the bike up with extra powers 'cause of the embarrassment factor. Fantastic effort!

Amanda, that's the first reference to "eye migraine" I have heard. I was telling my optometrist about my bouts where my pupils dilate, my vision blurs, and I get "dazed and confused". She told me it was a rare symptom of a migraine. I'm glad you weren't badly hurt.

I just did my first solo motorcycle camping trip and it was definitely a scary experience doing it on my own, so I commend you for your efforts to reach the places that you've been able to solo. Very inspiring! 😄

It is amazing to watch you hit the ground that hard and then have the emotional fortitude and confidence to get back on and finish the trip. Thank you for sharing the experience with all of us.

Thank you for a very telling video and lesson on riding when you're not at your best. Glad to see you're able to recover from your migraine. On our Great Divide trip in August 2022, I woke up in Yellowstone with severe vertigo. I had to crawl to the picnic table for breakfast. Recovered enough to ride around Yellowstone that day (still not fully recovered). Should have stayed in camp, but pride and not wanting to hold my partner back, headed north. 2 days later, probably from the vertigo symptoms, I had a get off resulting in being unconscious for 6 minutes. Thank goodness my brand new NeoTec saved my head and face. Released from hospital that day, back to Afton, WY, then foolishly continued on resulting in a 2nd crash/concussion and ending the trip. This was a hard lesson for me and my riding partner: If anyone in your group has an illness/condition that affects their riding.....DON'T RIDE!!!! It's not worth saving a trip at the expense of potentially screwing up yours for the rest of you life! Fortunately I've recovered.

The pure joy of picking up the bike, awesome!! So glad for you that you were fine Amanda. Thank you also for this video, this is an amazing wake up call for so many riders out there, specially the minutes where you share how much you plan in advance and how to inform your family and keep them update, well done!! 👍👍

This is such a real video. Thanks for talking about listening to yourself and not riding when you’re not ready. It sucks you took a spill but it's great to see the process and aftermath and hear your positive outlook on it.

Ahhh this was so enlightening to watch-thank you for sharing!! Coming from someone that's only ever ridden street and VERY interested in touring the BDRs, this kind of knowledge/experience is so very helpful for someone like me! I don't have anyone to teach me the ways of touring, so I find videos like yours so encouraging! Way to kick ass in a situation like this SOLO. It takes courage to see all of the positives from learning opportunities, instead of seeing them as reasons to quit-you're one tough cookie!👏🏻🔥 As always, wonderful story-telling and editing Amanda! Your videos help me get through the cold winter months!😊 Ride safe, and hope you've healed up since this video was filmed🙏🏻

Just keep making videos like this. You'll inspire more people to get into a great sport and chance for real adventure for the best reasons. Sorry that you had the problems with the headache BUT, we all can learn from your experience and that is why your video is so valuable. You did great! Thanks!

Great job Amanda! From maintaining a great attitude to lessons learned. Would love to do the BDR-X for the Red Dessert.

Another excellent video Amanda. You handled the crash very well. Glad you came through it ok. Looking forward to your next video.

Great filming and content. One of your best videos so far. Experience and good judgement showed when dealing with the crash. Well done.

Nasty little get-off, Amanda! Glad your injuries weren't any worse! Such gorgeous views out there! Thanks for taking us along!

Great video. I admire your grit and stay-positive attitude. Hoping to do much of the paved portion of your Wyoming ride next year on my Goldwing. Keep up the great work and ride safe.

Glad you are well! Many safe miles to you going forward!!

I'm so glad you came thru that with as little injury as you did. My heart sank just hearing the immediate aftermath of your drop. 😩 Wonderful music, by the way. 😊

Glad you're alright after the AT went hard over. I enjoy watching your videos and your channel helps people like me that are new to adventure riding to become better prepared for the whole experience. Keep up the good work.

@AstheMagpieFlies

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that

Clicked on the video to see how bad the crash was, but ended up watching the whole thing because of the great editing. Glad your ok!

I just bought an African Twin…and was browsing KZread, when I found your video. The rest of KZread is full of reviews. Your video was wonderful and inspiring. Beautiful videography & the unplanned hitting the ground…..is an eye opener of how easy a mishap can happen. Watching you pick up the Twin….was again inspiring! Iam subscribing & will be binge watching your videos. These are great…love them.

Glad you are ok! The AT is just as tough as you are. Way to preserve and share your experience with us.

Really sorry about your spill and hope you are feeling better. This was one of your best and most enjoyable videos so far. Really enjoyed the clip on the dinosaur museum and the information on route 20 which is the way I want to go when I make it out there. Again, excellent video!

Felt that pain Mag! 🏍 Great views 6:02 🌄 🏔

Love your vlogs, Jeep up the great work. Thanks for sharing 😊👍

Great video Amanda!!! It’s beautiful out there!

Wonderful videos and editing. Just got a 2021 Africa Twin. Love the bike. Been waiting along time for this ride. Thanks again. Be well.

I've followed you for a number of years, Amanda. Creds for your being one tough lady! Wishing all the best for you! Ride safe!! 😀👍

62 year old, life long, UK biker here. Thought it was a great video. RESPECT !!

You did it. You lifted the Africa Twin by yourself. Good on ya. it's not what happens to you, it's how you handle it. Got to love Honda reliability. Mine's a Transalp. Kiaora.

@AstheMagpieFlies

Жыл бұрын

Thank you David!

Glad that you came out of that get-off in “good” condition. Very well discussed about the snowball affect of having a migraine, and how it led to your day’s events. Thanks for sharing.

@AstheMagpieFlies

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Wow , thanks Amanda . Amazing video . Wyoming is stunning and I hope you feel better soon .

You always go through beautiful areas, and being from coure d alane idaho, I miss the mountains. Watching your videos is a blessing... thank you for doing what you do.

@AstheMagpieFlies

Жыл бұрын

🙏 thank you for the support!

Yea I know how you feel. Ive done that riding out in the BF Mojave desert. Always a thrill when the bike starts up and you are back on your way. Very nice work getting the bike up and getting yourself back on the road. NICE!

First video of yours to watch. Glad you’re ok and I was cheering you on when I saw you lifting the bike! Loved the happy dance at the end. Plus 1 on subscribers!

So glad you weren't hurt any worse, the way you deal with issues as they arise, your positive attitude and ability to get It done are very inspirational. Your channel is the best, always enjoy your video's and narrations.

@AstheMagpieFlies

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Mark

Glad you’re ok! Seeing how prepared you are makes me realize things I’d never think of. Beautiful video. End screen: I was born in Wyoming, but left when I was 1 - I’ve only ever seen pictures, and my parents both talk about how beautiful it is there - I’d love to get there one day!

Brave and strong in every sense of the word! Congratulations and continue your beautiful adventures!! May your angels and your guides protect you.

WOW! You did BRILLIANT! Great videos and adventure, thank you :D

This brings back memories of cycling the Great Divide back in 2007, magnificent scenery, great video. BTW your bike looks better now with it's battle scars.

You are always sooo upbeat we love your shows and so much info where you go .

@AstheMagpieFlies

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark!

Great recovery! and wonderful attitude! Spills happen, it's part of off roading ... love your sense of adventure, Cheers from Canada :-)

Thanks for sharing, I had a couple of tears form up inside. Very cool.

Great Video and story. I can emphasize. I have a 2020 AT DCT and was alone in the back country and went down and had to be rescued. I was ok, by a miracle, but it made for excitement and adventure. A powerful lesson. Preparing for my next long ride around the western half of Australia. All the best.

Love all your video's, Such a inspiration.

Wow that was quite the gnarly crash! My heart was pounding watching that, I think most of us have had that experience of slow motion whilst waiting to immenently hit the floor, to then quickly check that all our limbs are still attached XD. Glad to hear you were okay :)

Just found your channel and glad I did! Thanks for sharing your adventures.

Another wonderful video! We are glad you are okay after your fall. You radiate the courage it takes to get back up on the saddle and go again. We enjoy your videos very much and wish you the best on your adventures.

@AstheMagpieFlies

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Amanda, I just stumbled upon this vdo and your presentation gives me a smile. I know what you mean when deciding between listening to your body and pushing on. Keep on inspiring us❤

Glad your ok and awesome job getting the bike up and glad friends stopped to check on you …..keep the chin up 🇺🇸

You bloody legend! Your smile after you picked up your bike was epic. Go well!

Awesome tour, so beautiful nature around and amazing views!

I just stumbled onto your video. Liked and Subscribed!! You're amazing!

An enchanting watch. May the force continue to watch over you❤

Seriously thankful you were not seriously injured and the bike was good. Such beautiful scenery... Safe travels

That was one hell of a lift. Well done. And you never stop smiling.

Ride safe, have fun! Glad to see you are ok.

Just found your channel. Great video! Your videography is excellent and your points are well made. Really good!!

Man, it's hard to watch. You did a great job pushing through. Thanks for another great video.

Thank you for sharing this video and I'm so happy for you that you're not hurt keep doing on what you're doing you're living the dream girl

This video really resonated with me. I rode my GS on some remote trails in NE Wyoming in September and found where my grandparents homesteaded 100 years ago. Thoughts of getting injured that far from any other human definitely crossed my mind. The landowner knew i was there, but I felt very alone. I managed to keep the bike right side up and was glad I made the trip. Coincidentally, I stayed in the same room in Thermopolis in 2017.

@AstheMagpieFlies

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Sounds like a good trip!

great video, glad you were wearing full gear when you went down.

Glad to hear that injuries were light from the crash and that the bike exited that event with minimal damage. Really nice video w amazing scenery. Thanks.

@AstheMagpieFlies

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jeff!

Wow! Great footage! Thank you for sharing!

@AstheMagpieFlies

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Amanda, you never cease to amaze me. Love ya girl keep it up.

Yes Amanda, that responsibility is in effect. Never the less, i don't want you to ever be injured. One man's wish. Rage On.

Thanks for the video glad you are ok and nothing is broke

Great video. Glad you’re okay. Ride safe.

Dang that was a heck of a fall. Glad you are relatively okay. I think you handled the fall better than a lot of people I have seen, either the power of editing helped or you just really didn't throw a fit😄. Almost as if you, as an experienced ADV rider, have already accepted that eventually the bike will go down and it's really no big deal as long as you are good. Personally I would have cussed a bit and laughed it off. I have had to help my buddy pick his AT/AS up a couple times and that said, you did awesome in getting that beast back upright. I have the same bike but manual transmission.

@AstheMagpieFlies

Жыл бұрын

lol no fit thrown, the only thing missing was the 15 minutes I laid against the bike waiting for the adrenaline to go away and making sure I didn't break any bones lol Thanks BigDave!

@BigDaveTALKS

Жыл бұрын

@@AstheMagpieFlies Oh I agree that was the best thing to do.

Kudos for staying optimistic and unfazed in the face of adversity. I’ve had similar experiences and it really shakes your confidence. But you kept going!

Another beautiful video. So glad you are ok.

such beautiful country, glad you are feeling better!

Time stands still when your going down. Beautiful video TY 👍

I lived and motorcycle in Wyoming for 25 years and I sure miss the summers and the scenery. The Snowy Range was my backyard and I spent countless summer days tearing up the trails on my little KTM 250. Great ride and I’m so impressed with your ability to pick up that bike!

Great video!!! Glad to see you were ok after that hard fall.

@AstheMagpieFlies

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

You are one tough person! Great video and an inspiration to people who may be intimidated to ride solo.

Yes well said ,glad to see you get up from that fall its just part of biking, dust yourself down and on , great scenic video keep it up.

I love the ride from Thermopolis to Worland, I used to deliver to Casper, and then Worland. I've only drove through in a semi, but always wanted to stop and spend a day there just having fun. Glad you were ok.

That dance at the end looked just like a Rosie dance 💃 so glad it finished well 👏

Great to see your video, I am happy to know that you are doing what you like and sorry for your "spill" on that hard packed dirt surface. I am very happy to hear what you said: Listen to your body! I have much respect on traveling on a motorbike and safety for me has always been first. I am looking forward to see more of your travels because it is such inspiration, love the music too very soothing, and more power to you in lifting such heavy pig. Cheers from Central Coast Cali.

I'm glad you were alright. You are tough. Great videos. . .

Even with a small spill, you look like you had a great time as always! Great video!

Hello Amanda, I live in a small village in the south of France and when I'm not riding on the Trans Euro Trail's tracks with my Tenere, I like to watch your videos from time to time because I tell myself that one day I'll go and test your trails too. I hope you are well after this first fall and that it did not discourage you, certainly it was impressive even to watch comfortably behind my screen 😉 In this period of end of the year 2022, I wish you to spend beautiful holidays surrounded by your close relations.

This is my first time to watch one of your videos. Very impressive. The roads you were on looked perfect! The map travel app looks amazing! Full of information. Continue to ride safe! Listen to your body 😉. Thank you.

Sorry to hear about your hurting. I hope you feel better soon Girl. You are right about Enging Gaurds! Never ride without them myself. Big Hug