Seeing an old friend is always fun, especially when bikes are involved.

@bubbakushingtonIII

3 жыл бұрын

Subbed because of eyepatch

@TennRides

3 жыл бұрын

@@bubbakushingtonIII Haha. Are you going to unsub when you find out that pic is pretty old and my eye is fine now? Haha

Most would've cut out the part where they announce they need to take a leak. Not Sean. Stunning and brave. But seriously, cool challenge. Look forward to more.

this is full on 44teeth budget bike battle stuff here! love it too!!! keep up the good work fella’s! its nice watching us US folk having cool stuff like this & not always happening oversea’s

That is one nice Thunderbird Sport. I had one from the dealer while my bike was in for some work (this was quite a few years back :) ) and I loved it! I'm not a big fan of yellow for cars or bikes, but that looks right for some reason.

Awesome as always guys, big love from Scotland

@bhaddock9277

4 жыл бұрын

As a fellow Scot you'll understand my MAGA (Make ALLOA Great Again) on my bike

Great video!! But I wouldn't call $4k bike a cheap bike challenge. Try $1k bikes, now thats a challenge.

@Kaspurr84

4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same, was at a dealer a month ago they had an 1170 mile 2015 CBR650F super clean for $3900, thing is practically brand new, and having had one in the past that did 1000 miles In a day on it with 13,000 miles on the odometer, I was kinda skeptical about this (will a 4000$ bike go 600 miles) challenge lol

Some of the comments on here why watch a video just to make negative comments. If you don't like it don't watch nobody forcing you to.

@Steverinomeister

4 жыл бұрын

James Ireland you go shhh in the library too I bet

@germanium1872

4 жыл бұрын

Any comment will help the channel. Let them.

@stinkycheese804

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your negative comment, Mr James Ironyland.

Great video. Reminds me of my young Marine days when my buddies and I would ride the Blue Ridge Parkway with nothing more than a bedroll consisting of a woobie and poncho. Looking forward to the next installment.

We should all do stuff like this way more often. I know people are so busy these days that it is hard to find time to meet up with friends and go and do stuff like this but we need to make time. Take that week off work, it will be there when you get back. Trips like this and meeting up with old friends is what life is all about and don't let work or whatever else you have going on get in the way of that.

NOOOOOOOOOOO! We gotta wait a whole nother week for the next video??? Come on Sean!!!

@BikesandBeards

4 жыл бұрын

It will be worth it

The adventure only just started, but I'm super excited to see more of it! I haven't been able to do a proper road trip with my brothers - only short rides.

Looks good, I subscribed... Waiting for new stuff!!

Grrr!!! can't choose a favorite as I'm in Both Camps 2x BMW R65's and TWO Triumph Trophy 900's BEST VIDEO YET

I like the concept! You left me on a cliffhanger, too, and now I wait just like I did to find out "Who shot J.R." 🤣 Well done, Sean! 👍

@baham9217

4 жыл бұрын

Chad Shepherd 🤣 I'm willing to chance it! 🤣

“Properly strapped down”? What do you think that is? A M1A1? We can see you yankees coming from a mile away this time of year.

Someone is stepping up their video production! Great vid boys.

I like this kind of video. You should do more of them, although I realize with a family and a business to run you may be lucky to get one of these in every few years. I've got to admit I'm not personally much of a fan of either of those bikes although they are unique and look in nice shape for the age. Have a safe ride and enjoy the trip.

Wow, awesome 👍👍👍 can't wait to see the rest of it. Awesome video👍👍👍

You have got your self a new subscriber just came across your channel and been locked !!! Keep it up 🏍️🏍️🛵🛵🛵🏍️🏍️🏍️🛵🛵

@BikesandBeards

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome !!!!!

BMW invented frame sliders when they introduced that motor haha.

:32 I hope you got her that animal skunk LoL. What a little sweetheart. You're blessed Sean!

cool challenge ! I'd like to thank your friend for his service 🗽🏍💂‍♂️👮‍♂️👍☮

People may have their mean comments but you’re out doing what people dream of or talk about you’re all about action over words I’ve been wanting to take a motorcycle trip for the longest time and you’re right there’s no excuse there’s nothing to it but to get out there and go God bless

4k Is not cheap!! 1500 and under challenge

@shoop91lee

4 жыл бұрын

you're right. you can find so many great bikes on facebook and craigslist for under 4k easily.

@ashtea23

4 жыл бұрын

500 is cheap

@LoganMaclaren

4 жыл бұрын

I agree that 4k ain't cheap, but to pick something up in just 1 day... well, I don't know. What I do know is that the final balance was well under 1.5k. ;-)

@MacTechG4

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, I traded a 12’ Jon boat rig straight across for a ‘99 Yamaha Vstar 650 Classic with 25k on the odometer, bike was selling for $1500, total out of pocket for me? Just registration/inspection/insurance The bike’s been 100% reliable, the $1500 bike challenge is the sweet spot

Love this Top Gear-style stuff. Great content, and thanks for all the good you do through it. God bless.

Naah... Riding season never ends...just pauses until the sun melts the snow or ice.

@jamesmcgrath1952

4 жыл бұрын

Isn't that the truth..Lol.

@claytonatkinson865

4 жыл бұрын

Man nobody wants to listen when I tell em riding season doesn’t exist if it’s year round affair. I only stay off the bikes if it’s raining, salty roads, snow/ice on the roads.

@jamesmcgrath1952

4 жыл бұрын

@@claytonatkinson865 Lol, sometimes even the rain doesn't stop me.

@taiparker8379

4 жыл бұрын

@@jamesmcgrath1952 ye children let weather stop you?

I saw the two of you like a few weeks ago. I remember seeing the bmw. Didn’t realize the other was a Triumph until this vid. I am outside of Charlotte. Can’t wait to see more.

@BikesandBeards

4 жыл бұрын

No way that’s so cool, small world

If I was going to buy someone a tank of gas it wouldn't go into an Escalade it would be the guy in a 1980 Toyota with bald tires, a broken shock, and a cracked windshield...someone who needed it. No doubt about it; Sean and that RV look like a scene from Deliverance. Scary recollection. Both of the bikes are very nice. Should be a memorable trip.

From Leo: The biggest goal of any trip is to have fun. You way underestimate the capabilities of motorcycles. Even with the crappy tires and lubricants we had in the 1970's I rode a tiny '71 Honda CL175 scrambler from Chicago to Denver (949 miles) and back. My CL 350 had lots of 600 mile days, all over the Midwest. I did 38 states on an '81 XS 650 Yamaha. I never had a "real" road bike until the late 1990's Usually, the machine is not what keeps you from traveling. I was always pretty good at having fun with whatever I could afford. Keep on rolling!

A Hole week before the next one! That's just wrong Sean 😔

I kn this is an old thread but..I just got a 08 kawasaki nomad 1600 with 14k miles, only paid $2500, was sitting in a barn..have had it maybe 3 months now and put over 3k miles on it..put new tires on and fork seals..love this bike..

Because of you and the vids you put up on affordable bikes and knowing anyone can ride I went out and got my first bike for a reasonable price and will start riding like how I always wanted to. Thanks for the great content.

This is exactly what should be on the channel cant wait for next week!

OMG! You know John Cena? LOL! Fun video thanks!

Between the security and the airlines greed and rules for using your tickets I won't fly unless I absolutely have to.

@niq872

4 жыл бұрын

i think it only cost about 100 $ usd to go anywhere within the coutnry(not inlcluding alaska and hawai)

@EasyRiderGreg

4 жыл бұрын

@@niq872 My wife flies to NYC and Charlotte NC regularly and occasionally some place else from here in Arizona and her flights are a few hundred USD round trip.

@luciferspal

4 жыл бұрын

niq872 hahaha that’s not true

This guy grew up on late 90s VH1. His film style gives it away. Quite high brow!

I love bike adventures like this

The old airhead 😻 I'm still in love with my '78 R80/7

Awesome vid. I really enjoyed this type of video. Makes me want to do this with my best friend.

@BikesandBeards

4 жыл бұрын

What are you waiting for ?

I don't know about the TSA but there have been cases of local law enforcement confiscating traveller's cash when it's over a certain amount on the assumption that large amounts of cash are for drugs. Then you actually have to go to court to fight to get your money back. It's sad really and flies in the face of the 4th Amendment. We have to worry about getting our cash seized by the authorities like this is some sort of third world country.

Awsome video! I'm looking forward for the next episodes

Diggin this (7:16)! I used to road trip at a moment's notice. Bad knees stopped that unfortunately... Get it on guys!!

13:58 would love ear/see more of that XR400R haha, love those bike! just found out your youtube channel and i love it!! I own a 1998 XR400R (street legal) and just bought a 2002 Shadow 750... can go wrong with a well maintain Honda!

He's not wearing his own gloves. Hmmm.

Harrisburg International - the only airport I have ever been to where the parking garage is bigger than the terminal.

Absolutely love this!!

The Triumph is pretty cool!

I have a Street Twin Bonny...you got to love a Triumph :-)

Sean, I notice you don’t have glasses anymore. Did you get contacts or Lasik? If you got Lasik do you recommend?

Love the idea of this vid! Not so keen on waiting a week for next episode though... Proper cliff hanger!

My jaw dropped when you showed the BMW airhead. I have a 78 r100s. Brakes are not spectacular on those as you found. Transmission shifts like a tractor. But a cool ride for sure.

I had an R90/S. They are something special. They feel like they could just eat up miles forever on the interstate. I just can't stop from speeding on it.

I’m 0:01 into this video and don’t even need to watch it but i will. I bought my bike that i still ride for $500 with 50000 kms, it now has 66000 kms and still rides like a champ... I’ve only ever put regular Maintenance into it. Nothing mechanical at all.

@sambrooks7862

4 жыл бұрын

What do you ride mate? Paying big bucks doesn't guarantee a good bike, 10 years ago I had an 89 gixer 750 that I stuck a 1200 bandit lump in and I did nearly 40 thousand miles just over 2 years pretty much trouble free. I now ride a 95 900 speed triple which is as reliable as an old labrador.

@syndicatevlogs4565

4 жыл бұрын

96 Yzf600r

@sambrooks7862

4 жыл бұрын

@@syndicatevlogs4565 yeah good bike.

@syndicatevlogs4565

4 жыл бұрын

Sam Brooks the fox eye not the thundercat the Yzf600rh i believe it is “technically” . I think it was the euro edition but can’t recall atm.

@sambrooks7862

4 жыл бұрын

@@syndicatevlogs4565 either way still a decent bike, brilliant little engine.

$9999, and you dont need a reason this is only for international travel. Within the states there is no limit. Stay Safe brothers!

NC has great weather in October! There are great country rodes just outside Charlotte.

I recently bought a 2013 triumph tiger 800xc with lots of extras for $4k. You can easily find good bikes for $4k. I've put about 2k miles on it since buying it a month ago.

Just when it was getting good. You hit us with the next video. This was a very cool adventure to see. I am looking foreword to the next video.

@BikesandBeards

4 жыл бұрын

Change of plans next video is getting released Wednesday

It’s a great thing when you get to go take a motorcycle road trip with old friends

That’s awesome idea. Great video man

Indiana love and blessings as always brother!!!!keep up the great content!!!!

That would be great to do with a old buddy and where in Pa are you going.

@BikesandBeards

4 жыл бұрын

Lancaster

Can you do a video on the “most serviceable first bikes” I’m 26 and getting into riding and don’t know shiiiiiiiiit. Help a brother out

@theguitarhero898

4 жыл бұрын

Honestly most bikes are easy to work on! Any Vtwin metric, mostly any metric sport bike, can't go wrong with any.

@jeffmellow

4 жыл бұрын

This is not the channel for mechanical education.

He's a police officer? I was definitely getting that kind of vibe.

I bought a 2007 honda rebel for 1200$ and runs great with only a small, hardly noticable dent in the gas tank.

Love the look of that triumph ! Love those bikes :)

When me and my buddy retire in about a year we are moving up to the Smokey mountain area (my wife and kids to) Me, him, and you guys can open up Srkcycles Southern Fried. You could start a chain. “Without a dream the people perish”

@bhaddock9277

4 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your retirement my friend, best wishes from Scotland

@shanewilliams2612

4 жыл бұрын

@@bhaddock9277 Thanks! I would love to see Scotland one day, with a stop in Ireland as well!

That was pretty awesome second time i watch that trip,, I hate to say it Sean but you should have a show on discovery,, Always entertaining...😎

I had a R90S for over 25 years, They are a blast. (Now I ride a K1300R). About the connected petcocks. Keep both open if you want to have good RPMs. Just one is not enough for more than 4k RPM. Tab down = Normal; tab up = reserve. Power is ~60HP. Properly tuned, the front brakes are reasonable and much better than the rear. Do remember to check the engine oil regularly. It is normal that they burn oil. Take 1 liter with you, 10W40 mineral is good. Expect 0.5l per 1000 miles, less is better.

@BikesandBeards

4 жыл бұрын

Good to know thanks

12:00 weird question but i would love to know what boots your buddy was wearing. I roof and ride. Those military style boots are perfect for the hot roof and climbing the pitch. For riding, not quite so protective but i kinda need. Very breathable. Cant wait for the next video.

@BikesandBeards

4 жыл бұрын

I ll ask

@geoffxx12

4 жыл бұрын

@@BikesandBeards still thinking about those boots your buddy was wearing, every day.

4k you could buy brand new honda supercubs

@enlightenedidiot9552

4 жыл бұрын

Hell no. Boo...

@buckfiden6227

4 жыл бұрын

atfsgeoff GROM! LOL

@noirceur_

4 жыл бұрын

Why would any self respecting motorcycle rider want a supercub over that triumph or BMW?

That triumph is clean as hell, beautiful

From North Dakota... dang that was a hit. Awesome state to ride in and not too far from Sturgis 🙂🤘

"Land of the free" cant take your own money on a plane. Nice one TSA.

@jamesireland9188

4 жыл бұрын

Yes you can he was just nervous I just got on a plane two weeks ago with almost 10k

@ClintE55

4 жыл бұрын

But he's not wrong the TSA is so screwy

@bustinyanutz4195

4 жыл бұрын

You are allowed 10k but that's the limit in cash

@silverback7659

4 жыл бұрын

@Blue Friend if you stay in the usa it don't matter how much you fly with.

@danielnapast4955

4 жыл бұрын

Blue Friend No you can take any amount but you must declare it, when you don’t declare it is when you start getting into trouble

I really love the Triumph 💕

Be safe. Enjoy the ride

All the best,from Belingen.Nev.

Well shawn I’m from North Dakota and ur right been raining quite a bit but hopefully can get another ride in before November

@BikesandBeards

4 жыл бұрын

Haha awesome thanks letting me know

I barely started watching I already liked the video

I really liked that triumph

"GET OUT'A MY SHOP!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

So right this time of year is beautiful especially deep South

Can’t wait to see the end

OMG Sean, did that Air Jordan jacket come with a set of Matching Cross Colors (CxC) pants? LMAO. It's always fun seeing past friends but even better when you add an adventure.

Beautiful triumph

This is so cool! What a bad ass idea!!

I'm pumped for this

The way you strapped those bikes reminds me of the first time I trailered a bike. Lol awesome video!

$4000?? It'd be an achievement to buy one that doesn't get you home... Fun show though.

sometimes it's hard to watch your vids tossing around so many bikes like their nothing when I'm scrambling saving every penny I can to get one, ANY ONE, FROM CALI

TSA taking cash issue: They can NOT take cash. When entering the country US Customs can take cash in excess of $10,000 if you do NOT declare it. You can bring in any amount as long as you declare. Their concern is dodging US income tax. Just for background, I am a US citizen that works our of the country, but travels in and out 3-4 times a year.

@BikesandBeards

4 жыл бұрын

Ohhhhh cool thanks for clearing that up

That bmw looked like my dads bike he bought from the police back in the day (was a 750) that police sold when they got new ones, you were only missing the old round chrome bars around the outside of the engine

@bhaddock9277

4 жыл бұрын

My father had a BMW motorcycle back in the 1970's, leaked oil on the front path. That BMW in this vid brings back memories. He also had a BSA Gold Star. What a scary loud bike that was, it was the 500cc single, shiney polished metal tank, red badge.

Nooooo. Always open both petcocks. The middle is just to secure that you don't have a petrol shortage of something happens to one of the sides

Makes me really appreciate my Daymaker. 😂

My Bonneville 650 was never a speed demon but I looked good getting there. My Kawy S3 was the rabbit of the bunch...

I road a Thunderbird as a loaner when my Beemer was in the shop and I really didn't like it.. seemed too rigid but that was compared to a BMW RT.. this is in the vid before you start riding.. hope it goes well for both of you

@michaellilley6725

4 жыл бұрын

jenlopez Was it the old Thunderbird Sports 900cc triple or the more modern 1600cc? I had the 900cc triple and it was the most fun bike I ever rode, purred like a Pussycat idling, roared like a lion when winding the throttle. With monoshock wishbone rear suspension, six gears, broad handlebars, it loved the Twisties we have here in Scotland. A friend who is a motorcycle trainer rode it and got off it with a huge smile on his face agreeing that it handled like a dream. I think the one you tried must have been set up wrongly, similar to the Suzuki GFS 600 I traded in for the Triumph it bounced round corners...No fun at all!!

Looks like you were out in Union Co area. I live a couple of miles from a couple of those roads. That construction looked like Unionville Rd

Did you ever ride a yamaha tdm 900 I would like to see you ride one

I got a Honda cb 650 for £400 and never had any problems with it over five years sold it to the brother in law and he ran it for years with no problems

Hey Sean. I think I met your buddy in downtown Charlotte. He was working there. I can tell who he works for by his vehicle. If it was the same guy he was really cool. Thanks for the video. I was working for the same people he works for.

@BikesandBeards

4 жыл бұрын

Jared’s the man

@JohnJones-vu9un

4 жыл бұрын

You're probably another hypocrite piece of shit on a power trip also.

Such an epic jacket