I really like how you aren’t trying to be macho about the cycle riding. We all know you are a great outdoorsman with nothing to prove and showing caution here just raises my respect for you. So far you are riding through some beautiful areas, can’t wait to see what comes next!

It's very interesting to hear someone as articulate and observant as you describing a totally new experience. Now you're doing something much closer to what a cowboy experienced 175 years ago when he travelled the West. Of course you're going much faster on paved roads, but still you're out in the weather, you're sleeping more or less in the open, you're limited in how much you can carry. Fascinating. Glad you're having a good time.

I love how you're showing it's possible to have an epic adventure on a $2,000 small CC scooter. Good reminder to just get out there and do it.

The salient experience for me riding is that I am not in a box. Automobiles, RVs, busses, trains, airplanes, you are in a box looking out windows. On a bicycle, motorcycle or walking you are in the environment, not separated from it. Have a great experience.

" Adventure comes in all shapes and sizes." Exactly. This was an excellent vlog. Thank you!

When driving a two wheeled vehicle you should always take command of the lane you are driving in. You should always drive on the left side of the lane. The center of the lane has more grease and oil and is particularly dangerous in rain. If you chose to drive on the right side of the lane, eventually someone will try to pass you in your lane resulting in possibly driving you into the ditch. This coming from the voice of experience. Most people driving cars have little or no appreciation of how vulnerable you are.

I found it a little funny that the Dinkey Engine is behind bars but the anti aircraft gun is wide open! 😂

grandparents had a dairy in Salmon on the river. Went over lost trail pass with wife and 2 boys about 25 years ago. Thanks for allowing an old man to relive some wonderful pld memories. Keep op the great work.

I've been a long time motorcycle tour guy and also enjoy your channel and content. One bit of advice for a new motorcycle rider.....go to watch a 3 minute video at Moto Giant....."Update day 2 after crash-the sad details"......shows what can happen if you're not wearing proper motorcycle boots. Moto Giant was wearing almost the same boots you seem to be wearing and he has a lifetime penalty for that decision......want to see you rock climbing and hiking for a long time......get some proper boots!

Congratulations, you are the one billionth and one motorcycle rider to slip on gravel. It happens. Finding the limits of the bike and rider. Glad you are fine. Be safe!

The gun is a naval 40mm Bofors antiaircraft gun. It fell out of use after WW2

I love the drone shots! Really enjoying this episode. Safe travels!

Tristan should have started the video peeling out on his scooter with born to be wild playing!😅

Tristan, I applaud your new two wheel adventure! I’m looking forward to seeing the rest of this northern journey into Canada. Be safe and keep up the excellent work.

You're right, Tristan: the first J.C. Penney department store was in Kemmerer, opened in 1902.

What a way to make a living. I don't see a robot replacing you or AI you're creative content. Such fun, keep them coming.

You're learning about 2 wheels on gravel going too fast. I learned that as a kid on a corner with gravel and got 3 stiches with a rock in my knee. Nice adventure! Thanks for showing!

Great fresh content, Tristan! I really appreciate how interesting and varied your videos are. Thanks for the effort it takes to bring us along! 👍🏼🙏

So excited to see you do something so different! Exploring on two wheels just increases the adventure factor! Excellent job!!

I have a burgman 400. Twist and go, keeps up on any road. Cavernous storage for weekend camping trips. handles well and is very comfortable. I am a person that has had multiple motorcycles at any given time. But those maxi-scooters make me smile with every mile.

Glad your gravel lesson did not cause greater injury and/or damage to the scooter👍

I love that you share new adventures with us. I also like that you show us places to stay when we don't own a 4wd or awd vehicle. Beautiful scenery, thanks Tristan!

This might’ve been mentioned already, don’t use the front brake on gravel or wet roads. There’s times you need to, but not on turns or curves. When coming into a turn or curve, get your speed in control to safely do so before making it. I’m not sure if you can down shift that scooter, but do that to slow down. MCRider is a good KZfaq channel for riding tips. He covers motorcycle safety, but it pertains to your scooter, too. Safe travels!

Wow, the quality of the sound is great when you are on the bike. Love seeing the views from the bike too

Have ridden many thousands of miles on scooters and motorcycles camping and adventuring. Glad to see you experiencing it for yourself.

Enjoy your motorcycle trips, but just remember, nobody sees you on the road. They are looking for vehicles. I rode till I was 70, and I put 68,000 on my last bike. I truly miss the freedom of two wheels. Ride to Live, Live to Ride ❤

You are so full of surprises, Tristan. I really love and appreciate your sense of adventure

Impressive audio while moving on your scooter

I agree with you. A fill up of 2 gallons is a lot of freedom. I appreciate this paved road journey and finding campsites since I have a Prius lol.

We really enjoyed your first road video. It's a completely different perspective on traveling and really brings home how important it is to be flexible and to pace yourself. We really felt like we were riding on the scooter with you. It will be interesting to see how this time of traveling evolves, but we do know it is not for us but get plenty of enjoyment living through your adventures. Be safe and expect and unexpected, distracted drivers and everywhere.

You're my hero Brother!! New bike rider taking on a 700-mile trip!! BALLSY indeed!!

That Scootie Puff Sr. is way more capable than I thought it would be! Keep being awesome. Cheers!

😮 I think watching you ride that little scooter is scarier then watching you climb. Glad you made it safely!!

Tristan, you are right. That is magnificently beautiful country you rode through

In my experience everybody crashes. Now that you have been baptized be mindful. Nice video.

Friendly Tips of Caution: 1) High-Speed Wobble ... caused by going to fast for the bike 2) Loose Gravel with Front Braking ... ouch don't mix too well 3) A Fouled Spark Plug can shut you down ... but easy fix : Pull the plug and clear the small piece of carbon from the spark plug gap. Enjoy the Ride !

Enjoyed your show again with my Saturday morning ☕.

Nice trip plan with a comfortable range of routes making room for spontaneity. The scooter is an attractive mode of transportation, as you pointed out the cost of fuel is so inexpensive! Looking forward to following you throughout the series of videos on this awesome trip you came up with.

Friendly advice here. Anytime you can use the alcohol, free gas I would pay the extra. That’s my number one reason for using Maverick fuel they have alcohol free.(the blue button and blue pump.)

I liked this video before I started playing it 😂

It's not the destination but the journey. Great job. Wishing you clear skies and a safe journey ahead.

The Honda is now one of a kind and you two have your first big story. Ride safe and best comment I saw was “ride like no one sees you”.

At first I had reservations about you not doing a SUV RVING trip, but I kind of like what you’re doing. It’s neat!😊

Great tour video! Lots of adventure. So glad you weren't hurt when the scooter slid.

Tristan, I too fell on gravel over 60 years ago as a teen. I still have a little inorganic material in my knee. I am worried about you carrying a gas can behind your seat. It would not be good in any kind of crash. Thanks for the adventure. I always enjoy your videos.

That was fun and different - adventure comes in all shapes and sizes! Thanks for taking us along and for being willing to try new things! Reminds me of videos I've seen of people touring Vietnam and Italy by scooter. Keep up the great work and keep having fun!

New way of transportation 😊 new adventures ❤ I keep watching all your videos

Thank you for taking us along with you as you expand your boundaries of adventuring in a new way.

At around 5:06 in the video you speak of a comfortable speed to go and man I am in 100% agreement with you. While I do like the fact that my scooter can go all day in any heat at 70 mph and do just fine, my preference is a nice easy relaxing 45 to 50 mph on back roads. I just found your channel and enjoy these videos of riding on trips to a destination and camping along the way. Later man, gotta go for a scooter ride!!😁

I am genuinely looking forward to more “Scooter RVing” videos. I’ve also been toying with the idea of a 300cc scooter to travel around with on the cheap, and this just pushes me farther down that path! Safe travels

Can't wait to see the rest of the trip! The Olympic Peninsula is amazing, and would be even better on a bike

Itchy Scoots! (apologies to Itchy Boots) Great idea; looks like you are having fun. I toured 20 states last year in my Prius V "Motel', but I'm not a good tent camper, so I'll settle for watching you do it. Thanks for the great video, and... Happy Trails!

Cheers to you for taking a chance, new challenges stimulate the mind and soul.

I particularly enjoyed this adventure with the drone and your commentary. Thank you for another great video!

This is fantastic! Glad you’re videoing this trip and sharing with us. I like your style, Tristan. Love the scenery but also love the informative narrative. Thank you.

Proud of you, Tristen ! You are doing great !!! GOD bless 🙏

A fun change of pace. Definitely beautiful country. Sure glad you didn't get hurt when you laid the scooter down. Looking forward to the next videos on this adventure.

Great scooter . My advice to you is to not drive at 70 unless you have too. I’m a long time motorcycle rider and if something happens at 70 you won’t remember what happened, at 50 to 55 your chances of survival go way up. Plus it’s much more comfortable and you can observe more. You can do the math on the travel time at 55. Today I ride a URAL sidecar motorcycle whose top speed comfortably is. About 55. anyway great video . We stayed at a fairground at Rock spring s I think .

This episode immediately brought back memories at age 15 of watching the TV series “Then Came Bronson” in 1965, a man adventuring out west to experience life and wanting the same. Thanks for the memories!

I am so excited that you are doing this! My bestie and I went from Sonora California up to Whistler without reservations on our motorcycles and it was the most awesome trip! We were in our fifties LOL So excited to follow yours!

Tristan, my husband and I go west each September on our Triumphs. We live in Missouri and we look forward to the two week ride all year. I hope you enjoy the two wheel rides as much as we do. Be careful and assume the cars don’t see you. Make yourself be seen.

All your videos have excellent scenery, but this one for me seems to be the best only because on how you're narrating through the story journey that is. The smells having your eyes wide open being more cautious. All allows you to probably see more and enjoy it more. Thank you.

Praying for your safety from unfriendly animals and unfriendly drivers KOKO keep on keeping on spread the good news as you go.

There are only 2 types of riders. Those that have been down, and those that are going down. Now you have that out of the way. Glad you are ok. Really enjoy your style of video. Thanks.

Love this photographic journey so far, Tristan. Beautiful scooter ❤ Can’t wait til next week to resume the trek😊 👍🏻🙋🏼‍♀️

Gives me the willies when you climb. Even more so when you’re on your scooter. Do love the videos, be safe!

As a motorcyclist this is a great video! Sympathy for the crosswinds. And gravel with a road bike takes care, esp with such tight turns.

Enjoyed this video immensely! Back in the last century I bicycled through that area and your trip has triggered memories of my long ago trip. Looking forward to the next video.

Falling off is how you learn. I've learned a lot.

Enjoyed this episode and your ability to adapt. Forty five years riding and learning. Started on small bike, now heavy cruiser. Most new riders crash and learn. Gravel, leaves, oil, potholes, rail road tracks, bridges, ruts, road kill, black ice, wetness on road be extra cautious. Ride paranoid. Practice in empty parking lots braking, U-turns, maneuvers. Tire pressure changes with altitude, temperature, and time. Replace at seven years, especially if not radial. Check regularly. Learn your and bike limits. Paint scratches repairable. Glad you wear correct gear. For that scooter on long isolated trips recommend you carry backups like drive belt, spark plug, fairing screws, tire plug kit, pressure gage, electronic air pump and battery jump, battery tester, oil, clear Gorilla tape, roll of wire, JB Weld glue, small clamps, head lamp, neoprene gloves, 30 gallon trash bags, small tool kit, small white flag, small battery emergency flasher. Throttle lock and air seat cover might ease your fatigue. Check your tires, battery, fork seals, fluids, and belt before trip. Road side assistance with towing worth the cost. Hope that helps.

We are full time RV and often follow your path. Will flow your path south this fall. Love your. Videos. ❤

"It tastes like pennies!" That brings up the question, how do you know what pennies taste like? LOL 😊

I rode bikes for many years in the big city…. Hats off to you for doing such a big trip as a newbie.

I'm glad you are ok after that spill. In sure Cassie is thinking about you on that thing. 🙏

What a great adventure!

36:48 nice shot, always enjoy the drone shots, glad you are enjoying the new thing for you, thanks for sharing...

Awesome adventure so far. Thanks for taking us along. It's been since my college days since I rode a motorcycle and had the exact same accident as you. Glad your scooter only sustained cosmetic damage and that you were not hurt. You were smart to dress in the protective clothing. I've longed to take a trip like this again and now I really really need to. And how bout that gas mileage! Can't wait for your next installment. "Do you know how to tell a happy motorcyclist? By the bugs on his teeth."

I laid my scooter down the first time I took it into the Uinta's doing the exact same thing. I learned to be slow and gentle with the brakes on gravel roads. I never did it again, anyway! 😉😁

We are doing a similar trip but in reverse. SLC > PNW coast > touring southern BC > Montana > Wyoming (Inc rock springs!) > SLC. My 6 yr old (who I watch your videos with at bedtime) asked if we were meeting you in Canada! Too cute! Our gas mileage is a little heftier with an f-250 + travel trailer. but we are having an incredible trip. It’s even warming up now we are in Canada!

Love your new way to adventure!

O, this is SO fun! I cannot wait for more! Thank you and safe travels!

This is fun! We're so thankful that you didn't get hurt 😮

I bet Lewis and Clark wished they had a red scooter like yours:):)

What a great trip

I've been riding for a long time and camp like you did. One tip when setting up or taking down your tent block the wind with your bike. It will never totally block it but will make it a way easier. Safe travels.

Great to see you traveling on a bike. We all have to learn to do something new in our life. Enjoy your journeys. Love the landscape.

Love your channel. Taking my first SUV solo trip to Wyoming, Utah, South Dakota this week. Your channel has inspired me. Also as a life long motorcycle rider (Dirt Bikes, Sport Bikes and Harleys) use your back brake only on loose surfaces. Too much front and your front tire will skid out on you. Anybody that rides has laid a bike done. Welcome to the club. 👍. Also ride at your pace. Enjoy the freedom of two wheels.

Well I can identify with you about riding on two wheels. It is a very different experience from riding in a car. I have put a fair # of miles on a motorcycle riding through Glacier Park when I was in my twenties and also riding to the Grand Canyon. I love riding across the back roads out west. I grew up in Missoula MT and moved to Chelan WA at age 43 so I have seen some of the places you where at in this video. I hope you have some enjoyable trips on your scooter there is nothing like traveling on two wheels. All though most of us are not found of riding in the rain it is just part of the adventure.

Sorry for laughing at your first crash! We've all done it when we were new riders and experiencedriders too!. You took it like a true adventurer! I'm enjoying your new style of traveling and hope you enjoy it. I would love to watch you progress to an adventure style bike!

Love this scooter idea!

This one really was fun to watch. What a different perspective. So glad you are ok after slide! As a sailor, I travel slow and really appreciate the journey, the destination is the desert. As always, Be well.

Love the first installment. Can’t wait for the rest.

Thanks for the great ride!

A wonderful way to see the west.

Love following your motor bike adventures!!

Loved it!

Awesome! Welcome to our world of riding😁

Love this new adventure! 😊

Excellent journey!!!

Glad you got back on the horse and road it after the spill. And so happy you were not hurt to bad. Good thing you were going slow. Love the drone footage and always fun to try something different. Thanks!