Filming Locations: The forest and river shots are near the Carbon Glacier Trail on NF road #7810 at the edge of Mt, Rainier National Park. The dirt road with a view shots on NF road #2767 just south of Quilcene, WA in Olympic National Park. goo.gl/maps/Pupvv21W8c52

My dad got a Zündapp 750 from 1943 in the beginning of the year. We have been working on it since and I've to say amazing machine even though i lean more towards dirt bikes. The quality and details are just stunning. Everything is done with the finest touch and in time consuming way, which is a bit crazy considering Germans were losing the war. Anyway we are planning on taking it back to where it fought in ww2, Lapland. Putting camping gear and fuel in to the sidecar. Going to be fun!

People like you make getting old something cool! Thanks! Keep going making so interesting videos! Cheers!

I met some retired special forces Army guys last year that did a trip with side car bikes from Alaska through the Darian gap to Argentina. They said the side car was amazing in Alaska for the stability on icey roads. I would love to try it some day.

Thanks Helge. Great piece MotoTrek.

I own a 2017 Ural patrol model and have 11,000 km on her. I have no mechanical issues at all. I ride all four seasons up here in Canada. She has electronic fuel injection and modern components. The Ural has changed from the early bikes that were brought over from Russia. The issues with sloppy machining and poor fit up have been eliminated. The bike isn't built for speed but instead was built as a real workhorse. I haven't seen a bike yet that will pull me away from my beloved Ural.

Riden bikes over 50 yrs, rode trikes in 80s and loved that, built my own sidecar 6 yrs ago and it's the best fun ever, still love bikes but sidecars are such a different animal, it doesn't suit everyone but it does me.. 👍👍👍

A wonderful episode. Thanks for sharing. Mauricio from Ciudad del Carmen, México.

Love this video! Thank you Helge for the very honest and specific content! I am intrigued!

Veeeeery Charming episode. Thank you. Very entertaining and beautifully done. 💗

He explained it in such fun way....i felt like child from playgroup 😂🖤

Really enjoyed that. An excellent review of sidecars from a very experienced rider.

"give it a try, it's not gonna hurt..hopefully" lol. Great vid.

Hey Bret, dang! You're doing some really great work. Keep it up!

I very much enjoyed that. Thank You Helge and Bret!

What an interesting fellow, thanks for bringing him to us.

Really enjoied this video. Especially enjoied not having the music overwhelm the naration. Most videos with music are so irritating that I only watch a bit before clicking off. Traveling long distances on motorcycles is great adventure and I have done it a lot. Now at 85 (can not get a leg over my last bike, it is sitting in my bedroom) your vids are so wonderful and bring back many fond memories.

Thank you Helge, I have been looking into sidecars. Very informative video.

Helges blogs / pics together with his other friends who travels with him in the world , is a pleasure to read.

Helge is the most badass biker ever. Love this guy. Anybody that doesn’t pay him full respect is a complete fool. This guy is the real McCoy love it. Thank You Helge! I wanna ride with you one day.

hope you will share more of the 3 wheel adventures

That’s a really cool perspective on adventure riding

Thank you for your wonderful video. Good luck

In Philippines it is very famous side car we Filipinos uses sidecar for daily living. So many uses. Keep it u sir . Godbless!

So inspiring thanks Helge!

Amazing... Keep it up... Love to hear your experience..

Great production Brett and very interesting , Helge's a legend

Very Encouraging. Thank you and Good Luck.

Wow! This is eye popping video production!

Loved the video. The chap is informed, experienced and promotes sidecar riding with intelligent passion. If he makes more videos, I would watch them. I recently purchased a 1955 BSA outfit with a honda CB750 engine, 1965 Watsonian Monza sidecar.

Great video. I have been a sidecar enthusiast since I was a kid. I’m glad you made such a good, informative video.

Excellent video... And thank you for introducing me to such an interesting character. Checking out his book and site after this video. Stay safe and have a wonderful 2019

I read your book back in 1999, Helge. Thank you!

What a great video I do enjoyed your videos but this one was just enjoyable. I live in the city of Chicago and I just love your art lessons on the art of riding a motorcycle in the wilderness and across country once again thank you for the good work you do

Amazing histories !! Your pics at Patagonia are amazing! I was working as guide at Torres del Paine, and visited Cerro Torre , and let me tell you , you been blessed with that Clean views ! usually its not like that at all! I loved this video, now im going to see the Darien ones ( I live at Colombia now, and landscapes here for ride a bike are amazing ) have a great trips !!

That was really great. Thank you!

The three things I like about your videos: 1. Production value 2. Production value 3. Production value Always interesting topics and useful information, but just so damned good to watch!!

Now that's made me want an one again, they are such fun.

Incredibly helpful. We just bought our first a Gl1200 with Champion Escort. Bought "Yellow book from DMC ( great service ) and my wife is starting a motorcycle safety course in Michigan. Can't wait to begin our adventure on 3 wheels. Thanks for your inspiration and enthusiasm.

Very enjoyable video I would like to see how the camping was too.

I love sidecars, I have one (CJ750). They are tricky to drive and I have seen a lot of folks topple over. They also are much wider and sometimes people forget that and the sidecar wheel goes off the road and they crash. With all that said, just have common sense and ride safely. Its great for taking your kid out camping and riding on weekends. They can relax and sleep in the sidecar and enjoy the view. Great fun!

Hi Helge, beautiful presentation, I had my first sidecar when I was 33 years young, to accommodate a growing family, and had never looked back. Many different models and sizes had come and gone, most of them Australian made, but there was the odd German and Rusian made as well. I ended up being the Sidecar’s club president in Australia for a few years, now I have give them a rest, but not entirely, there is an MZ sidecar hidden in the garage for “ one day” I know I’ll be using it. The big question is in which bike???? Yes you know the answer, A BMW flat tween. I know that there are more powerful bikes and cheaper ones too, but the feeling of that motor and the way it delivers the power and torque combinations is unique to them. Thanks for putting this video/ presentation together, it’s a beautiful way to show people how good it can be, and most important no age limitations, road to difficult or too much snow on the ground, just go!!!!!

Great Video... super quality in both quality and content... keep it going

Always enjoy a bit of diversity, keep it coming 👍🏻

I was Googling sidecar for GSA and came across your wonderful video. Excellent job giving us a perspective of what it would be like to ride with sidecar. Thank you. Looking forward to your adventures with Big Red.

Very well done!

Great video thank you for making it got a lot of information

I've always been intrigued and a little bit intimidated by side-car rigs. But, in the end, I think I'd really love the experience. Thanks Brett and Helge' for the first hand presentation. -Also, nice to see the "bad guy" from "Sense 8" found honest work running a tour company, hahaha.

Thanks Helge . Also your book is excellent.

Hello Helge, Nice to hear you speaking and I understand you are still from Kristiansand in Norway. " Å i sava!" Yngve, scouting for 52 years.

What a fascinating video. A great set-up.

2nd........woooo whooooo That was very interesting Helge, thank you very much for your insight to 3 wheeling adventures.

Great looking rig, Helge!

That was really interesting to watch . Thank you

Excellent stuff.

Excellent Video and introduction to motorcyclesidecar adventure !

Been looking for some thing like this for quite some time. Thanks will be following you to learn a thing or two ☺️

Really an encouraging and enjoyable information my friend 👍👍👍.

Cool side car, thanks for sharing!

Great Job!

I’d love to do a ride with you, i am level Honda RSX 125cc but your BMX looks super amazing . Wonderful trips

Stunning video far more out there for sidecar bikes than I'd thought. At 5ft 4 I'm too short for most big bikes but this is perfect for short riders who want a big bike and to carry people and gear. Great video and food for thought❤️

Very nice to have a new person's presentation!

Good honest review well done sir really enjoyed it.

What a awesome video.Thank you very much.

Never had a sidecar, but know that I want one! They just look so cool! Plus all that storage for trips.

Great video, and great guest. Very personable

I have a short inseam of 28inches, but I love ADV bikes and like to have room for contingencies. Riding a tall bike off road for me is very nerve wrecking though because tip toes are just not enough to hold up a loaded bike on uneven ground. I find this sidecar idea VERY intriguing!

Extremely interesting and fine video ! Thanks !

Great video!!!

Love the Red panniers 👍

Helge and the Mototrek crew, great photography. Really well done video. Looks like a blast, and as Helge says, a commitment for sure.

Great video and a nice introduction to sidecars. I now have a Ural Patrol which replaced the BMW airhead sidecar rig. The BMW was much faster and probably a bit more reliable (especially at below 0°F) but the Ural is less effort and makes it up icy roads with ease. The BMW always needed speed to compensate for the lack of 2WD. DMC is a great shop as they helped me get my airhead rig on the road.

I was just looking at Urals at my local BMW specialist shop. I love the idea of trying one especially with the third wheel being driven but I can't see wanting to have that much width ongoing. Great video just across the border from me in Washington State which is nice to see.

Very nice video coverage n presentation

I never saw overland like this before.. Awsome..! Salute from Indonesia 🇮🇩👍👍

Amazing, 'was just planning in these days to convert my vstrom into a sidecar, now I'm even more thrilled about the idea. Now I just have to find a good builder here in Europe :) . Thanks for the great content, as usual!

Great video I love it! Your are the man🙏

Another awesome video! How does this channel not have a million subscribers?

Well made video. I rode with you at Squaw Valley many years ago...

Thank you for sharing it so good

I love this bike and your adventure, i'm from Vietnam and i also have an old Ural Sidecar

thank u sir fr ur great explanation n useful advice for those who wish to joy ride of side bike riders '''''good luck n have wonderful moto vlog''''

Thank you for your video I very much enjoyed it good luck on your travels

I thought about the Ural but ultimately went with a Triumph Scrambler XE 1200 and had a DMC sidecar installed. The total cost was about 2k more than a new Ural. I like the Ural's looks and like that it has a two wheel drive mode along with a reverse but ultimately decided against it due to the unreliability issues so many people experience. I do a lot of back country riding on logging roads and such where I might not see another vehicle for hours or at all and usually have no cell phone service in a lot of areas I ride, so reliability was important to me. Also it is easier to get service, parts or find a repair shop for the Triumph than it is for the Ural. I have a ton more horsepower and torque than I would with the Ural which really helps on high elevation trails such as the Imogene pass between Telluride and Ouray Colorado.

Fabulous adventure and a great video! I drive Ural (s) so I exactly know what you meant about these bikes :-). Greetings from Poland.

Great insight!

Great video, thank you.

Thank you!!!!

Helge, really good clip and narrative. I have a Moto Guzzi California 1995 with Charnwood Sports sidecar. Most enjoyment Ive had in 40 years continuous riding......Have a Honda ST1300 and a Moto Guzzi CalVin 1100, but these get to stay in the garage mostly, because of the rig. Try a week in Kerry, Ireland, where I live. Pretty much designed for sidecar travel with fantastic scenery but good creature comforts. Sidecars get under your skin in a way that is completely different to two wheel travel. Please keep posting more of this........

Awesome guy.a true adventure seeker..i think im gonna put a sidecar on my versys 650 and do some off road..looks fun..what an inspiration man..

Very nice channel, new subscriber from Spain.

I know the Urals had their problems, but the four best things about the Ural set up is 1). having Brembo disc brakes to the three wheels 2). a reverse gear, a must on any outfit. 3). a handbrake on the sidecar, 4). and they handle beautifully.

What an adventure bro 👍

The production value is amazing and it's clear no expense is spared. Excellent video. My suggestion, I would like to see more and longer content even if it means less edits, drone shots or production value. Seeing the passenger experience and getting to experience more of your journey would be better and we can put up with some unstable footage or bad edits. Keep the good cameras though :). Great job

I like the fact that you put a car tire in the back...the side wall is thicker, more puncher resistant etc. I remember doing a trip with my buddies as a teenager 20 years ago in south India and we had one bike that had flat one day after the other...the tire was so weak that it was not able to handle all the weight(we were riding two up plus gear). BTW, what size are those tires?

I enjoyed your no nonsense and interesting video, thank you Helge. I have an Ural sidecar outfit and agree with you that the mechanical side of the Ural is a let down, (mine is a 2015 efi model) although the Urals leading front forks and disc brake on the side car are excellent, i had never ridden an outfit before purchasing the outfit, and have not had a problem with upper body issues or similar, which shows how well they are set up and handle, engine aside. I think your rig is perfect with the BMW and would like to do the same. Keep the videos on your outfit adventures coming.

big red a cool bike am seeing a big come back in the u.s.a on sidecar bikes...great bike great stream

Thank you for sharing

Awesome. Attractive bike. I rode Ural a lot when I was very young, and I adore sidecars. Nothing problem with steering, just many hell fun