Some of us are old enough to have actually driven old route 66 through AZ into New Mexico (others maybe farther than that, not me) The cars of the 30s through 40s were not long range comfy road specials and frequent stops were the norm for gas and cool downs. Old highway 90 when it was the primary East West route was similar to Route 66 and driving it from LA to New Orleans was as fun as it can get until it also got bypassed. I now ride my motorcycle along these old time routes and leave the car at home and been doing so since 1999, I stay in hotels along the roads I travel, but use to camp back in the young days of my life.
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks for sharing. Cheers
@karenallen52082 жыл бұрын
Not a ride for the faint-hearted. Great job, both of you. Phenomenal riding skills!
@halestorm52482 жыл бұрын
My wife and I lived in Phoenix for 15 years. We rode the bike to Oatman many times. We have so many great videos of our rides. We GoProed everything. My wife loves donkeys. Super ride. Great town! We would go from there over to Laughlin on the Colorado River. Ride along the River back to Phoenix.
@chuckanders60612 жыл бұрын
Love ya'll taking us along for the adventures! My family did a motorhome vacation from Alabama to the Grand Canyon and on to Vegas and down to Oatman 2 years ago. Being as I am a country boy who owns burros I was not about to leave Arizona without seeing Oatman and the wild Burros. The sidewinder sure made me wish I had my bike. Wrestling a motorhome around those curves gets tight and you feel the narrow roadways when you meet a 4 wheel vehicle. I was more comfortable driving the Vegas strip in that beast. Being out west for a short time makes you want to hug the trees and roll in the grass when you get home.
@jamesskeen33922 жыл бұрын
COOL SOUNDTRACK!👍
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
Thanks James
@tracyknight51302 жыл бұрын
Happy Mother's Day Miss Chris. This was a really kool video. The route at the end was waykool.
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thanks.
@davidfalgout73042 жыл бұрын
Yep another great one! I see you have a pet fox that you have to let out when you stop!
@gmcphoto2 жыл бұрын
Nice touch with the, Relive map.
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
Thanks I’ll try to include what we have
@ler39682 жыл бұрын
I never thought the AZ desert could have so many interesting things to see. You guys are having too much fun, I'm sooo jealous.
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
Cheers
@glennbeattie61722 жыл бұрын
The most awesome driving route in Arizona is the sr 191 between Hannigan meadow and Morenci. No vehicles over 26 ft allowed. Great for Summer!
@richardvalitalo36702 жыл бұрын
That's for sure!
@cathyn10332 жыл бұрын
Nice. Put that ride on my list of places to go. Thanks.
@jacktolmachoff75472 жыл бұрын
I like how you give the history of the places you go
@joeharley872 жыл бұрын
Rt. 66 is awesome I was there 12 years ago. It was on my bucket list to ride. I loved it since the show Rt. 66. I felt like a kid in a candy store. Stay safe.
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
This road has so many cool old things.
@sumnerkinney21662 жыл бұрын
That map at the end was really great.
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. If I have a relive map I will do my best to add to the end of the videos.
@johntalarico41542 жыл бұрын
Hi guys I love ur Blog so interesting & I can’t wait until the next one too see where u both end up soooo Kool 🏍😎👍 That Old town u stopped at Oatman & Route 66 lots of history there & those twistys roads look awesome 😎 Enjoy Miles & Miles of those tight bends & twistys & hold on 🏍🏍 I have to say I love how u explain about the towns u both visits & how much knowledge & info u giving us. Love u both u definitely have grown on me in last 18 months on ur biggest Road trip. Stay safe Keep on smiling P.S I’ll love to do this one day in NSW
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch.
@19551ed2 жыл бұрын
Great video! I did the AZ Sidewinder, Oatman, Kingman, Old Rt 66 last year on my cross country trip. Brought back great memories, so much fun! Keep the great videos coming. Ride safe.
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
Awesome glad you liked it. Cheers
@garymorris28572 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@garymorris28572 жыл бұрын
Sorry I didn’t take the time to go to Oatman, when I passed thru Kingman 🤢
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
It’s easy to miss it
@erikclausen47802 жыл бұрын
Now that is some fine dessert back roads have fun and be safe .
@bettyjorodgers85522 жыл бұрын
Super coooooool. Thanks. Blessings
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@petekeener89432 жыл бұрын
Love 66!! If you're coming on down it, be sure to stop at Tucumcari!!
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@lucianmeadows98872 жыл бұрын
i really liked the map with photos at the end, great summary, and makes the days journey easy to view and understand, THANKS
@vegasrider22462 жыл бұрын
I just did that ride today, from Lake Havasu thru Oatman then Kingman and back to Vegas. From Kingman to home hit 50 to 60 mph winds. What a ride.
@sandspike29292 жыл бұрын
Love the way you did the map at the end!
@makeshiftgrenades2 жыл бұрын
Nice touch with the map at the end
@mullman2 жыл бұрын
Getting those two GS off the truck looks terrifying!
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
It’s not bad the ramp is 4’ wide and 12’ long. I can ride with both feet down. It’s very stable.
@yosam51842 жыл бұрын
Ya'll hit another one out of the park!!! Absolutely enjoyed riding along with ya, great views and commentary and music.
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sam. Glad you’re here with us.
@joemcdonald56202 жыл бұрын
You guys are great. I loved the addition of the route at the end. Excellent idea. Another great video.
@bobklaege55692 жыл бұрын
I agreed. I love the map graphics at the end. It really gives you a feel for how much road you 2 travel in a day!
@larrykaminski32692 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I enjoyed this video...
@mikelettesieber22502 жыл бұрын
Another great video 🤗 The relive at the end was a nice touch. Ride safe!
@ADriftingLife2 жыл бұрын
A well deserved steak that was! Great ride - thanks for sharing! :)
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@keithqueen35542 жыл бұрын
Oatman was one of my favorite stops going cross country
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
Didn’t know it existed until we got there. Super cool place
@scotthayley19392 жыл бұрын
The Big Harley needs to be repaired and brought back miss seeing you ride it.
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
She’s at @texarkanaharleydavidson in some really good hands. Soon she’ll be back
@pupcamper582 жыл бұрын
I love Oatman Arizona. I Boondocked in the Mojave Desert just outside of Oatman on route 66. It’s a great area to explore enjoyed your video. 👍🏻❤️
@judystreich73332 жыл бұрын
My folks drove the original Route 66 back when they had a new 57 Chevy to San Diego, we live in MI. Left home with $300 and came back with about $100. Gas was around twenty cents a gallon, rooms .50 to a $1.50. Sack lunches and one hot per day. No interstates back then.
@brendanwalsh16752 жыл бұрын
Very cool road graphics at the end!!! Thanks
@adventureswithjess63212 жыл бұрын
Cool map thing at the end. You guys covered a large amount of ground!
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Deb_Downes2 жыл бұрын
Lovely! I don’t know if you know them, the Hairy Bikers did a TV series travelling and cooking along Route 66. It was really interesting, they visited a lot of eateries that had been revived by “journey travel” :)
@jdreyno19582 жыл бұрын
Great trip
@glenns69232 жыл бұрын
Did they have the bank robbery show when you were there?? Funny. Thanks for sharing, I had a blast with a good friend on our GS's.
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
No we missed that one 🙁😳
@jamesskeen33922 жыл бұрын
GOTTA’BE WAY COOL !
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
Cheers
@plumber3rd4192 жыл бұрын
Great video and I love the ending that shows your ride, great job.
@gerrydesrosiers6892 жыл бұрын
been on that road many time ,in 1994 i started the gold road mine ,just a few miles from Oatman
@johnvaleriewelbers29952 жыл бұрын
Love that area🤓😎🏍💨💨💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦
@bob58172 жыл бұрын
Loved the routing at the end.
@romanyroz56092 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video guys, I never been to the States but remember the 60 s shows about route 66 , I would love that sticker Richard. You guys got me hankering for a bike again ( I'm in my 70s).
@eddcurry12452 жыл бұрын
AZ has some beautiful and fun roads for sure.
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
They sure do. Thanks Edd
@garybisme22 жыл бұрын
Great video! The map feature at the end recapping the days ride is super cool! Happy trails.
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thanks.
@beachside1802 жыл бұрын
Nice upload👏 Cool when you just want to keep riding the whole day, that is a day of success in my book, thanks guys.
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
Awesome thank you.
@russpost25572 жыл бұрын
Just missed you guys ..... just rode there a few days ago...
@magneto95552 жыл бұрын
You guys are awesome 👌 👏 👍 luv yall from Dallas Texas ❤️
@opsadventures22902 жыл бұрын
Missed you by a couple weeks! great episode!
@rockinrodlittle2 жыл бұрын
Out getting a haircut today and the barber recognized me from my channel so she recommended your adventures. Looks great. Keep up the fun. Subscribed
@slalomking2 жыл бұрын
Great Video !!!
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@Freightmeister2 жыл бұрын
Always luv your adventures.
@craiggoodwin97042 жыл бұрын
Rich and Chris, you continue to the our Sunday night ritual. We love the places you visit and the descriptions you pass along to us as well. We think the donkeys are a kick. Thanks for Sharing!
@ibrahimaldossri26462 жыл бұрын
Hey…….. I am following you from a distance more than 10,000 miles I liked all your flogs keep it up 👍 also I am rider. I don’t have KZfaq it’s hard work and it takes lot of time thanks 🙏 keep it up 👍
@jamesp10452 жыл бұрын
I loved this ride you took. Route 66 and that old West charm is right up my alley. Thanks for sharing. I really like that relive feature Rick. Very cool.
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
Thanks James
@barbarajeanne83512 жыл бұрын
The Olive Oatman story is a good story. Classic 2 wheels big life
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Barbra
@barbarajeanne83512 жыл бұрын
Love the quirky historical stuff you show us! Its all the things I'd want to see if I was doing what you are doing.
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
Awesome glad you enjoy
@harleyharmon52882 жыл бұрын
Well crap...You're right in my backyard. Ride that road all the time. If I were there and not out working I would try and look you up. While there you should ride down Silvercreek from Oatman to Bullhead, then through Laughlin to Christmas Tree Pass.
@robbieautrey31582 жыл бұрын
Wow what a great adventure you guys, happy Mother's Day to all the Mothers out there.
@toddricketts94982 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great adventure , you two are making my bucket list Huge 😁
@BootsandJeansRiders2 жыл бұрын
Route 66 is one of our favorite rides...4 times so far from Chicago to Santa Monica, and hoping for number 5. We always see something new.
@SupRBeeADV2 жыл бұрын
So I've heard of Cow Tipping and now you have done Donkey Dodging Bahahahaha.. awesome video, Also every time see see your panniers i try to see all the stickers.
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
You see yours don’t ya.
@SupRBeeADV2 жыл бұрын
@@TwoWheelsBigLife that's what I look for but miss it. thought it was on the right side top box. on a corner I think ❤️
@alim.ocakli2 жыл бұрын
What a lovely couple 🙏 what a nice journey 👌 My RTW plan, which will start from Turkey next year, includes Route 66 in 2026. I will remember your chat 🤗
@Dalevd2 жыл бұрын
Chris and Rich I have been with you from the start. Man you have put your blood , sweat and tears into provide great content. You are both very unique people. ( nice way of saying crazy like a fox) .
@timpage89962 жыл бұрын
Rode Topock through the Sitgreaves Pass to Cool Spring Station in January 2019 with an old Go Pro Hero 3 on the front fairing. Just havent edited the video yet!!!
@Slartibartfast702 жыл бұрын
Dinasaur Caverns on 66 are pretty cool also.
@rodneyhanbaum6972 жыл бұрын
Arizona is such a diverse state to ride in. So pretty ! Thank you!
@stevenfranklin70232 жыл бұрын
You two will never know(or maybe you will)how immensely inspiring your vlogs or chronicles are to other adventure riders like myself. Keep up the good work.😎😊😄
@susanbeever57082 жыл бұрын
Cool. That was a lot of Ridin’!
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Susan
@brantmcfarland5172 жыл бұрын
Another good show. Oh my wife and I got are orders in for the tee shirts and a little extra for the worthy cause. Thanks you guys so much. Thanks for sharing too.
@ronaldclayton61582 жыл бұрын
Hi, I wrote you a comment when you were selling your tees but I don’t think it reach you. The subject is holding tanks on RVs in transit. The dos and donuts. You will be surprised, as was I. RV miles is the website on U Tube. Subject Jayco under fire for denying claim. Insists you can not safely travel with water in holding tanks. The gentleman keeps a weekly diary on current RV info every Friday. Also check out the Jayco Forum. I owned a 2010 ROO from Forest River, never had a holding tank issue. But looking at the support brackets I would think twice about topping of a tank now. Hope this is not too much information. It’s just one more thing to keep an eye on. Your are in my part of this great country, Southern Nevada. Keep riding, your educating a whole bunch of us. You two are great history teachers, my favorite subject. Good Luck, and God Speed.
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. I have watch that about the claim denial. Our was fully covered under the extended warranty all I had to pay was the $50 deductible and shipping, so $212. The tank was never secured in the frame so I think helped the acceptance of this claim.
@domfer25402 жыл бұрын
Good luck with the trailer. There is reports of camper companies denying repairs of campers who carry water in tanks while traveling. Let’s us know how it goes and do not give up.
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
Completely covered by deer the extended warranty. Had to pay shipping 🤦♂️
@scooterbernieamputeeharleyride2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Always makes my Sunday complete! ✌🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
That’s cool thanks Bernie
@ama4095732 жыл бұрын
Rode that road many times on 2 and 4 wheels. First time was in 1966 on my Triumph Bonneville before the interstate was completed. That was some trip!
@holisecleveland28592 жыл бұрын
Rick, you seem to have had numerous water leaks. I would like to give you some food for thought. No doubt the bulk of the leaks are due to rocks and other debris kicked up on highways and side roads that you have traveled. I thought that if you found some thin aluminum and made a make-shift shield/buffer set about 1 to 2 inches away and around the tank it would give you, hopefully, enough protection to have one less headache to deal with. A very thin material should not add any weight to your trailer. If this is not useful I thought that you would come up with your own idea to eliminate the problem. I hope this helps in some way.
@kenwalz72312 жыл бұрын
Wow your graphics are getting amazing. I have enjoyed ALL your videos...THANKS!
@bigjoe40202 жыл бұрын
Love the ending with the route play for the day ride....excellent. I hope you make this a standard ending to all your vids. Great video.
@g4dan12 жыл бұрын
Wow, nice ride! The new map thing at the end is really really cool. Keep doing that. It’s nice to see an overview of where your rides take you.
@ermanjones77872 жыл бұрын
I road old 66 to Oatman lots curves , Clark Gable had his honey moon there
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
That’s cool information. Thanks
@2012cdixon2 жыл бұрын
"Do you know where you're goin? No." George Harrison of the Beatles said, "If you don't know where you're going, it doesn't matter which road you take."
@carolcarson37002 жыл бұрын
When you stop at Hackberry did see the yellow tabby cat? He always there when we stop on are rides.
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
I think we did see that cat. That’s funny
@nancyfithian49842 жыл бұрын
Love it! Now I need to add route 191 to my list - looks fantastic! Lots of curves and cool, funky sites. I love the 360-degree, really gives a great perspective! What mapping app was it that you used, Rich, to plot the route and add photos? x Nancy
@ronaldclayton61582 жыл бұрын
Subject RV holding tanks. Check out RV miles. About Jayco under fire for denying claims on holding tanks. Also check out Jayco Forum. You have got to remember your RVers too. Haha. Good Luck and God Speed. I enjoy learning history lessons. My favorite subject.
@97191782 жыл бұрын
You've gotta do route 191 from Clifton to Alpine.
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
Yes the Coronado trail isn’t it ?
@tedl.29742 жыл бұрын
Love the video !!!!!
@richardvalitalo36702 жыл бұрын
My favourite section & places of route 66! (4 years ago). Wonder how busy it will be in 4 years?(100th)
@David-mu5rv2 жыл бұрын
Took the family there in 2019. We left Oatman the same direction as you guys and all I could think about was my Yamaha👍nice roads!
@matt_76172 жыл бұрын
I like this conclusion at the end a lot!
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
The Relive its a pretty cool app
@mrg78212 жыл бұрын
Great videos and editing by Richard. Felt like I was right there with you on the rides. Your riding gear is a surprise, looks like you're dressed for cool weather. I thought it would be really hot there. Enjoy traveling along with you two.
@BamaTraveller2 жыл бұрын
Great riding out there. I plan on doing more riding out West next year if the creek don’t rise!
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
Do it it’s pretty awesome
@larryward3876 Жыл бұрын
Your best video brilliant
@fredmalone7982 жыл бұрын
Really like your TV setup 👍 Now that you are not doing long distance, multi day rides, are you considering downsizing the bikes? I went from my GL1800 of 13 years, to a CRF 1000 & love it.
@Rvfootprints2 жыл бұрын
Driven those routes several times. Loved the journey. These towns are a fairly short drive from our property. Lots of political signs in Oatman. Love it there.
@rosscoyates2 жыл бұрын
So here is a dumb question. Do you have shock absorbers on your trailer? When off road the trailer can ride much rougher than the truck. Maybe that is what broke the shelf and the water tank. Brian
@TwoWheelsBigLife2 жыл бұрын
No shocks but it’s a torsion suspension The tank cracked because it was not secured in the frame. All covered and replaced under warranty.
@ghostpepperrides48052 жыл бұрын
We enjoyed Oatman Az. Your correct the donkeys and roads. Did you spot the armed guards up high around the gold minds?