Bunk-a-Biker - Couch Surfing For Motorcyclists - What Could be Better Than That? (S2 EP19)

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Bunk-a-Biker - Couch Surfing For Motorcyclists - What Could be Better Than That? (S2 EP19)

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3 жыл бұрын

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@gordonhenderson1708 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris. Hi Richard. Gordon Henderson here, from Kelowna, British Columbia. Riding season ended here a few weeks ago so I'm getting my motorcycle fix by watching KZfaq. I've only just discovered Two Wheels Big Life and have spent a chunk of today viewing, in no particular order, your videos. I love your content and could see myself doing the same. My wife, not so much anymore. 40 and more years ago, before kids, we did a lot of 2 up touring on our 1977 R100S. Now, I take each trip, some short, some longer, as oportunity presents. Out on the secondary highways, camping, cooking, LIVING! Thanks for putting a big smile on my face.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. We are glad you enjoy. Thanks for watching Gordon.

@RidingintheOzarks 3 жыл бұрын

I have those same style of lowers and only use them in the winter.. Very cool concept Bunk a Biker See ya guys on the road!

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

Right on!

@cmhighway6215 3 жыл бұрын

Holy WOW.. MORE THAN JUST BIKING. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. WORLD HUMANITY AT ITS BEST!!!!!!!!. AWSOME CARMA. HAPPY SMILES AND LOVE THE HARLEY BIKER HAIR.😇😇👍👍

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@anamargaretlowery2046 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing human being!

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@AstheMagpieFlies 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you had some wonderful hosts along one of my favorite routes in Idaho/Washington :P

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

It is a great route. We love this area for sure.

@santiagovasquez1404 3 жыл бұрын

WOW YOU ARE THE SALT OF THE EARTH THANK YOU FOR CARING

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Santiago. 👍👍

@santiagovasquez1404 3 жыл бұрын

@@TwoWheelsBigLife you two are the bomb i love watching you journey

@fairrider3346 3 жыл бұрын

I JUST STARTED WATCHING YOUR ADVENTURES A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO AND I WAS VERY IMPRESSED WITH ALL OF THE GEAR YOU TWO CARRIED ON TWO BIKES AND A SMALL TRAILER. I WAS GOING WITH A HIGHTOP VAN BUT YOU TWO CHANGED MY MIND. I AM GOING TO BUILD OUT A VAN THAT I CAN LIVE OUT OF AND NOT IN.AS I AM ALREADY IN THE MIDDLE OF WHAT I CALL A PRACTICE VAN BUILDOUT ON A 2014 CHEVY EXPRESS 15 PASSENGER VAN WHICH IS A EXTENDED AND LONG ENOUGH , I DECIDED , AFTER WATCHING YOUR VIDIOS THAT A NEW 2020 CHEVY EXPRESS 3500 EXTENDED VAN WOULD DO THE JOB FOR ME. I JUST HAD IT DELIVERED LAST MONDAY. THANKS GUYS! FIRST TIME I HAVE HAD YOU TUBERS HELP ME DECIDE TO BUY A NEW VEHICLE AND IT HAS PLENTY OF ROOM FOR A VAN RV BUILDOUT.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome.

@tasoftail 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

You’re Welcome

@richardmourdock2719 3 жыл бұрын

Many years ago in Bolivia I "discovered" Aqua Para Todos (water for all) which has as its mission drilling water wells for families and communities where water is scarce. You spend just a little time with people who are so dedicated to doing something so worthy, so important and who do it so humbly, it become a joy to write checks to support their efforts. Poppy's sounds like a similar organization. Many blessings upon them.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You Richard. Yes Paul is a humble servant. Cheers

@Scootphoria 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome as usual. Great story about Peru. One of my family members is from Lima. Thanks for including his story.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Willa

@waynefoster6964 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, I would recognize Ripplebrook Ranger Station anywhere! You got out of there just in time. That whole area got burned. You can't even get there now, they stop you at Estacada, about 25 miles west. Thanks for visiting Oregon guys! Wayne and Sarah from Milwaukie, OR.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

Yes we did. I hear it’s burned down now. That whole area has been devastated. So sad.

@almikelipscomb 3 жыл бұрын

"People of Peru" and Bunk A Bunker. Wow! Very cool video. Nice.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is! And people of Peru is a great organization.

@bikersoncall 3 жыл бұрын

Great Episode! Nice to hear about the 'People of Peru' Project, and got a good laugh about the next host that has everything , including booze...excellent host. ✔😁

@jrforeman279 3 жыл бұрын

Northern Idaho and western Montana is some of the most beautiful parts of America.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

So true. We’ll be heading there on the next Video.

@milemarkermike7234 3 жыл бұрын

What is great about following you and others it makes it easier to decide what roads to take! What places to camp etc. Sorry! You do so much of the hard work to make our rides alittle easier. From Mile Marker Mike!

@crumblymal8479 3 жыл бұрын

Wow you all got really good weather blue skies looks fantastic are you guys following the sunshine .I love cider enjoy it sooo refreshing ,and this bunk a biker idea sounds great cool vlog guys Mal :)

@jackvoss175 2 жыл бұрын

That overgrown railroad behind you reminds me of a an RR Mom used to mention. It was called the “tri-weekly” railroad. The train got there one week, and tried to get back the next.. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

@solorider2410 3 жыл бұрын

Nice videos. Thank you for sharing Paul’s beautiful mission in Peru, it’s the perfect antidote for these trying times

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

He is a great guy for sure.

@thepokerpilotapp 3 жыл бұрын

Paul’s an Angel 🙏

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

He is.

@bikinijohn 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info on "Bunk-a-Biker". We have an empty guest house and will look in to signing up.

@mikebrunner1577 3 жыл бұрын

Paul, you and your Organization are Awesome.

@mikedanaher3413 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I’m definitely checking into bunk a biker.

@servicarrider 3 жыл бұрын

I love riding Washington. Everything from desert on the east side to Alpine, Rain Forest and the Pacific Ocean and Puget Sound on the west side. Victory Motorcycle Club also has Bunk-a-Biker and rider rescue. If nothing else it's a good wat to meet like minded people while on the road if you are a people person.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

Washington is beautiful. We did not make it to to northern part. I see a reason to return for sure. Thanks for watching.

@patrickcooper9641 3 жыл бұрын

3 B's! Bunk, Bed and Booze! What else do we really need while on the road? Just kidding because I don't drink anymore! Watching you from Italy. Love your show, quality videos and everything about your travels. Ciao

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ciao Patrick.

@davidlacroix7349 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos my wife and I live in the north eastern part of New York and also do some bike camping here in the adirondacks but not nearly as much as you folk's . Ride safe take care of each other and enjoy

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks David. Really glad you enjoy. We need to make it up there.

@randalltom9750 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve enjoyed your adventure! Thanks for all the great content... Ride safe, make new friends, and keep em’ coming!

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@jimweagant8920 3 жыл бұрын

Good video thanks for sharing

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome.

@jeanroy3658 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff looking forward for next sunday.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@christophepoteaux3932 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. The quality of the filming and editing is top notch. Moreover it's an inspiration/motivation: another 5 to 7 years and the kids will be old enough for the wife and I to ride together onto our own adventures. Keep up the good work. Is it really work?😁

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

if you love what you do, it's never really work

@bromanandthesquaw880 3 жыл бұрын

Never seen the RG clean enough to see the blue stripe. Lol Sweet looking!!

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

It’s so dirty now.

@Ridehard4today 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent vid! That part of the US is still on my list of places to go!

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and you’re welcome

@jimeckenrode1271 3 жыл бұрын

You two are so awesome. love the video's

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim

@trainerallen 3 жыл бұрын

He definitely needed blessed with that bell!! He deserves it. Thank you for this. Never heard of POPPYS house. Definitely a mission worth supporting. Shared this with my FB peeps.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing this with others. Paul Opp is an amazing person. We were hoping to make it down to check out his organization in Peru this summer, but you know how well that's working. Someday we'll go down there and help out.

@trainerallen 3 жыл бұрын

@@TwoWheelsBigLife Maybe you can start a push with your channel and get a group together for Summer 2022. Make it happen and I'll see what I can do to match your date. This definitely feels important.

@pmmurf101 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, found your channel through Cheap RV Living and think you are both SO AMAZING! I guess I (we) are living vicariously through you two! Amazing adventures, challenges and highs and lows of doing what you 2 do! Thank you for sharing your journeys, wishing we are a TAD younger (we are mid 60’s/late 60’s in age) and love your channel. Thank you for sharing your journeys!

@ShineBright__ 3 жыл бұрын

I m still with you guys !!

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

Love it

@erniecolussy1705 3 жыл бұрын

The map shot at 1:20 looks like a track or route that took you to Timberline Lodge. The main lodge has such beautiful architecture. Did you get to visit Timberline Lodge? There is a lot neat stories about Timberline Lodge. The great depression works project, "The Shining" and the people that train there in the summer to name a few.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

We did not go there. Now that would have been cool for sure. Again another reason to go back.

@bradballard2068 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the bunk-a-biker information. So if I understand correctly it's a Facebook page ? And Chris, I couldn't stop chuckling when you were bent down talking into the camera on the bike, that was funny. Thanks for the fantastic upload, be safe on your travels

@OldFriendsandNewRoads 3 жыл бұрын

You stopped at ripplebrook ranger station at the beginning, it burned down in the recent fires :’(

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

Man that’s such a bummer

@zulfiqarabbasi3995 3 жыл бұрын

I love traveling

@ricksmith1842 3 жыл бұрын

We needed a campsite and they were designated on my GPS but as we came to the area where they were supposed to be there was absolutely nothing resembling a campground. So I thought maybe my GPS was off its rocker and I entered a small allotment as my friend parked in the shade and started looking for a hotel. While slowly looking around I spotted a man fertilizing his front lawn so I stopped and asked him if he knew of any campgrounds in the area and if there were any before. He said two of them were washed away in the flood of 2011. He was a very friendly person telling me about how this whole neighborhood was devastated and how high the water was. He was living with his mother in her home he totally rebuilt for her. I politely thanked him for the information and headed towards the cul-de-sac turnaround. As I was into the turn I thought ... Oh what the heck I'll ask him ... I asked him what he thinks of myself and riding friend pitching a couple tents in his back yard. With no hesitation he said Sure! I was shocked! He set up electricity and had coffee for us in the early AM and also gave us advice the night before where to eat which we found to be delicious. Without hesitation he said the back sliding door will be open and the shower was downstairs. He brought back my confidence and reassurance of good people are everywhere. We also met his mother who was also very kind and full of road advice. So many campsites were booked and others only offered two tent sites always booked weeks ahead. I signed up to be a host for "Bunk a Biker" and maybe someday there will be someone I can pay it forward to. BTW the man didn't own a motorcycle.

@karenshoucairmcgray4902 3 жыл бұрын

God bless them!

@YoastKaBoom 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great channel. Thank you for sharing your adventures.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Cheers.

@davidmurphy9543 3 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me why you picked the bikes you have for your travels?

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks David. When we decided to go on this adventure we looked in the Garage and thought why buy something new. So we decided to use what we had and just purchase a tent and new sleeping arrangements.

@christomaritz8405 3 жыл бұрын

No no no in the beginning your intro was and I quote "HiI am Rich"

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

🤔🤔??

@christomaritz8405 3 жыл бұрын

@@TwoWheelsBigLife misspelled just a joke love your videos.😆

@dennism665 3 жыл бұрын

You forgot to mention the hops. What would beer be without hops? What would LIFE be without beer? Fruit? Myeh! Hops? Yay!

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

God only give so much Beer to drink in a lifetime and I have met that allotment. I’m allergic to Beer because of the hops. 😥. I haven’t met my allotment of Whiskey. 🤣🤣

@eddcurry1245 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@jonathonscott7776 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very informative. Luv you guys....glad you have each other to travel with....such a lovely couple you are. Couple of quick questions. While washing your bikes it looked like Chris' rear tire has gone darkside? I have considered Darkside to get more miles out of a rear tire. I average 10,000 miles a year in North Central MN so am looking for more miles/tire. Also Bunk-a-Biker....how does it work and what kind of charges to expect? Shiny side up!

@profitininfinitenumbers7189 3 жыл бұрын

The bunk a biker is free go to site click on map Each marked host has email and phone number

@trainerallen 3 жыл бұрын

You had me at "beds and booze". 😆🤣

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

I know - we liked that as well.

@fairrider3346 3 жыл бұрын

THOSE RAILROAD TRACKS SURE LOOK LONESOME.

@jefflink4671 3 жыл бұрын

Look into Cardo Packtalk bolds

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

🤔🤔👍

@philliphall3634 3 жыл бұрын

What does it usually cost to utilize the bunkabiker

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

It is free. In fact if the BaB charges they are removed from the group 👍

@philliphall3634 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that’s pretty fantastic thanks for the info love y’all’s vids I’m buying my first motorcycle can’t wait to ride

@fairrider3346 3 жыл бұрын

KIND LIKE HARVEST HOST.

@MsBg1946 2 жыл бұрын

Hay guys where can we get the music you play on your site

@auggy53 3 жыл бұрын

would you explain the solar panel/system some time , when you have a chance .

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Video if the entire system let me know if you need more info. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ecqooN2ktK2xfmQ.html

@auggy53 3 жыл бұрын

i found that video a few minutes after iask for it , thank you .

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

All good. Thanks.

@TheDocBurns 3 жыл бұрын

My Ex-wife"s Grandparents lived about 3 blocks from there

@sunnymas2656 3 жыл бұрын

Here in Germany (Middle Europe), we had a community of motorcycle drivers, who offers help, or an overnight at their home, etc. = called "Kradnetz" - Every registered member only, got a printed small adress-book, with all members, their adress, phone number etc.- Every year, a new printed book, with all Updates. But it quit - decades ago. So sorry.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

This Bunk-a-Biker is a website no printed version. There is all kinds all over the world. You should check the map. It’s pretty impressive. Cheers from the US.

@sunnymas2656 3 жыл бұрын

@@TwoWheelsBigLife Thanks for this infos, I will check it. Ok - today is the aera of Internet. No print needed, and updates faster. In the time, where "Kradnetz" was, there was no Internet here.

@sunnymas2656 3 жыл бұрын

@@TwoWheelsBigLife I found many Bunk-a-biker also in Europe, thanks. The next One is 35 Miles away from my home, living in Switzerland. But in Middle Europe, not so much. Many are ie in Great Britain, Scandinavia countries, the Netherlands, etc. But now travelling in Europe is too difficult and risky, because of so much Corona-Virus now. But I hope, it will end in the future. Since this, I ride in germany only, and keep distances. Because, if you come back, from another european country, you must go get tested about Corona, and you must stay home for Quarantine, for the next two weeks. If you do not, you can get fined by gouverment.

@almikelipscomb 3 жыл бұрын

I hate to be such a idiot, but how do you sign up for Bunk-A-Biker? I went to Facebook page but didn't see any sign up procedures. I hear about people having pins, etc. I am planning a trip from Baltimore to Vegas next June, 2021 and trying to figure out where to camp, etc to make this affordable. Can you help direct me where to sign up?

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын

When you are on the FB page. Look for the Map. Zee Traveler has it pined on the main page. Then you can search that map and call, text or email the person.