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!

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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!

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

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.

Impressive audio while moving on your scooter

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 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!

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

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

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!

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!

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

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”.

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 ❤

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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!😊

I liked this video before I started playing it 😂

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

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

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

Much respect, to travel that far on a two gallon tank is amazing ✌️

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

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

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.

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

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.

Welcome to two wheel motoring life, I did it for 40 years until health problems put an end to it. Next thing is check out 400 to 600cc adventure bikes that you can take those gravel and reasonable dirt back roads. (Eventually). I personally spent over 90% paved roads and many many gravel roads the other 10%.

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

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!!😁

Congratulations on the first leg of your maiden voyage on the scooter. As for the drop in loose gravel and resulting scratches, think of it as a christening that is no longer a worry.

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!

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

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!

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

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."

Enjoyed your show again with my Saturday morning ☕.

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.

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

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!

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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!

That was so much fun. That video was made in the part of the world where I have spent my life. My father was born and raised in Kemmerer. I lived in Pocatello for several years (up Mink Creek Road.) I now live in the bitterroot valley not far from Darby and have parked in that spot where you camped up Sleeping child to go ride my bike. So, it was fun see all those places. I look forward to the next.

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

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 !

I'm very jelly of the IDEA of going scooter (or even motorcycle camping), but I've never been into camping, per se. I have two motorcycles, though, and camping equipment from my kids' Boy Scouts days. I could totally do this. The issue that I have with videos like this (and Flatgrind Rides, etc.) is that they paint a beautiful picture of the experience by only showing how peaceful and beautiful everything is. They never show the crappy sleep, crowed campsites, and jackasses two campsites down partying at midnight with their huge trailers whose lights block my view of the stars. This has been the case every time that I've tried camping with my family. Then, there are those videos of people "rough camping" on private land just begging to be shot by a pissed off land owner...

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.)

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

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

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

I wonder how the wind and all doesn't drown out your speech. Real nice job.

This brought a smile to my face

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.

I love the scooter! I’ve been thinking about one too. It was great watching you today!

Awesome video! You have the best adventure content on KZfaq. I can’t believe you got that scooter for a couple of grand. Awesome deal. And dang, I missed the 200,000 subscriber mark. Congrats! Next up 1/4 million. I used to ride a Honda Silverwing 500cc motorcycle, before Honda took the name and attached it to a scooter. Rode it 27,000 miles until it died. It had a 4 gallon tank and got about 55 mpg which was good so I could ride 200 miles without filling up. I tried to never ride if it was below 70 degrees. I hate riding while cold.

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

I like the perspective of what you show being on the scooter, everything is up close and has a nice vibe to it. Looking forward to you other adventures. Cheers.

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

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

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

You did a great job on this trip! Especially as a newbie on a two-wheeled vehicle. But I guess as a KZfaq content creator grabbing great footage is what you do. Have fun and I look forward to the next installment.

Loved this video! Lots of good memories being made (and reminds me of my own cross country motorcycle trip 40+ years ago). Be safe. Have fun! And thank you for letting me journey with you 😊

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

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

I once rode a Yamaha Riva 180cc scooter from Barstow to Vegas back in the late 80’s. It could keep the speed OK out in the desert, but it was iffy on one stretch between gas stations. It only held a gallon or so. Hills were a problem. You’re making me want to get one again. It’s been over 30 years. Sigh.

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 .

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!

We I was younger I dreamed of touring like that. Eventually, I bought a Honda Nighthawk and used it around town a lot until I got cycling out of my system. Until now.

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.

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.

What a great trip

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.

Thanks for the great ride!

Love your new way to adventure!

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 this scooter idea!

Great Video, keep em coming!!