Absolutely wonderful video! I am heading up to Alaska this year in early June. My question was how much of an ‘off-road’ bike is needed to make the trip? Looking at an Africa Twin (or TransAlp), but I also like the Kawasaki Versys or possibly Suzuki VStrom…?
@eddiehess65626 ай бұрын
Not much of an "off-road" bike is needed at all unless it is wet when you do the Dempster or Denali highways. The Dempster was a mud fest for a day and a half for me. The Helena Lewis and Clark National Forest section in Montana was very rugged also. Easily bypassed. Equipped with the right tires, the Africa Twin, Transalp or Vstrom would be good choices. I chose the lighter bike because it is easier for me to pick up by myself when I fall down. Have a great trip.
@mattattack47657 ай бұрын
Very cool! About to make the trip this coming august. I’ll be leaving from Weatherford, going solo.
@eddiehess65627 ай бұрын
Weatherford? Our paths have probably crossed. Be safe. Have great adventure.
@davechavis42758 ай бұрын
blessed bro!
@motonawaz Жыл бұрын
Amazing video! Watched the whole thing and Loved it! I'm going next month and I Learned few things from your video. Thank you for sharing!! 👍
@johnpalmer2850 Жыл бұрын
They make plastic desert. Tanks. At. Stolen helicopter. Wait. Sensors that explode. Chem trail wait online. Desert tanks ugly. Well worth it. I had one. Young. No fill. For. A long ride. Dr. 360
@johnpalmer2850 Жыл бұрын
Eddie. Train. Go. Pros. Slap. Stick. If you can receive the footage no pntagin none of us paid equals. A bunch of kids not being safe. Anywhere.
@Airflores322 Жыл бұрын
LOVED IT Eddie, thank you and God bless you for documenting this trip. My Son lives in Fairbanks and I am going to plan on going to AK from Oklahoma, I'm north of you 2 hours up highway 35, please message me whenever you are out this way :)
@sinbrujulaamericano7070 Жыл бұрын
Friend !!! What is your opinion about husky 701 to make long trips I live in México city and I want tío get Alaska in husk 701 tell me about the bike thanks!!! Awesome Trip Congratulations
@eddiehess6562 Жыл бұрын
I continue to ride the 701 doing stuff like the Idaho BDR last summer. I continue to make modifications to slightly improve an already great bike. The motor of the bike is just incomparable. The power to weight ratio remains its greatest asset. I chose it because I can pick it up by myself when I fall. It is also fairly agile in the rough stuff compared to heavy bikes. Having said that, my bike, like many large thumpers, does use some oil especially after extended periods of 70+ mph highway. I just add oil and ride. The cons are that it is really tall and the configuration of the fuel tank along with the fuel capacity. The tank alone will get you about 160 miles. I like it and continue to be happy with it. Two of my riding buddies have also purchased 701s. Great bikes. If you plan to do dirt/gravel/mud for long distances then take the 701. If you are staying on asphalt take a bigger bike. For more detail on the trip and some incite on the bike check out the ride report linked in the description.
@sinbrujulaamericano7070 Жыл бұрын
@@eddiehess6562 thanks friend I will checkit out the link ‼️👍🏻🇲🇽
@Mk-qk5bw Жыл бұрын
You're thanking God for taking you where you are? You literally drove there, thank yourself, I promise you god had nothing to do with it.
@two-up Жыл бұрын
Hi great movie very nice mounted ;)
@DailyPassenger Жыл бұрын
I need to stop watching your travel vlogs because I keep adding new places in my bucket list lol 😆😆 But thanks for sharing these vlogs on New Mexico, gives ideas about new places. 😵🥺👌Thanks a lot.
@ArtBeHereNow Жыл бұрын
Ed, you need to get a catheter and a leg bag so you can cut down on those 'potty' stops. A heated catheter of course. :=)
@eddiehess6562 Жыл бұрын
Curse of being an old man😎
@AdventureGlide Жыл бұрын
*_Looks like some great riding there. Those Haul Trucks are likely to have a Minimum of 150-ton trucks to 400 tons. That's 300,000 to 800,000 pounds, at least 4x larger than your average Over Road Truck Hauls. Without the Copper Mines, there would be no roads to ride in Arizona or likely any leading to Arizona. Thanks for sharing the Video fun ride._*
@benbeaver1824 Жыл бұрын
I've done this entire route that you did sporadically and boy did you pick a great time to do it. You even passed right by where I live in Andover MA!
@danc.2457 Жыл бұрын
Happy for you ... amazes me how steady and smooth your video seems when your on those bumpy rocky forest roads ...
@elginradtke6663 Жыл бұрын
Pure Awesomeness 👌. Excellent video, I really enjoyed watching it. I really enjoyed the last 3 seconds of it. As a Texan it means alot to finally get home after a long trip like that. I'm subscribed so keep the videos coming. God bless from S Texas 🙏
@droningthrulife36272 жыл бұрын
Thanks for documenting the journey!. Well done. I will be doing this next year from Hamilton Ontario to Tuktoyaktuk and now I know what to expect.
@celsoazevedo72362 жыл бұрын
wonderful video, congrats
@mrniceguy49202 жыл бұрын
always these fences everywhere. i hate fences
@misterspot15522 жыл бұрын
What do they got all the big black dogs for, out there, anyway?
@jerryt81162 жыл бұрын
Is that a thumper engine? I really like the new 901 but seems they are having some issues. Nice video!
@eddiehess65622 жыл бұрын
It is a thumper. It was stone reliable for this trip. Since then, on the Idaho BDR, the stator failed. It was at about 30,000 miles. I am stilled pleased with the bike. It does use a little oil like most single cylinder bikes do.
@wladyslawwalentin93192 жыл бұрын
Thank you for video, Eddie. It is very interesting!
@yoursclhelper2 жыл бұрын
I have your video playing in my office at work. Simply because I can't see nature from inside the building. The 2 hr long video is worth it. I hope to be able to do this one day.
@gregmathys4562 жыл бұрын
Eddie. I watched the entire video and enjoyed every minute. I hope to do a similar trip from Ohio soon. I learned a lot. Good job.
@brianhoffies48462 жыл бұрын
Very unique video with all the dirt riding you did. Video was good, sound not so good. lol You are living the dream.
@derekmccall33932 жыл бұрын
Was on the Dempster the same days you were there in 2018!! Your video really helped me relive the experience, thank you!
@CarmenLopez-ti4iv2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this wonderful video for me as a armchair traveler ! I wish so badly to do the same ! But you did it ! Thank you for sharing.
@horacionelsonsobrinhosobri83292 жыл бұрын
Fantástico, extraordinário, parabéns, foi um sucesso essa aventura, abençoada, Deus no controle de tudo
@groo26692 жыл бұрын
Good like
@Spacejunk572 жыл бұрын
Inspiring video trip, wide open wilderness. Would like to take a KLR across the US someday northwest to the Pacific from New York.
@limbandtreeremoval2 жыл бұрын
Great inspiring video, Thank you!
@Adilson1965SP2 жыл бұрын
Passeio maravilhoso!!! Paisagens incríveis! Parabéns e obrigado por compartilhar.
@aprilheavens95442 жыл бұрын
Nice
@garyteague44802 жыл бұрын
I’d like to do this with a smaller cc scooter or motorcycle, I’m not as young or as strong as I used to be but I’m still as adventurous , I would need something I could pick up when it fell over
@flyinglizards802 жыл бұрын
Great ride
@gman27072 жыл бұрын
@Eddie Hess, Absolutely great video and very encouraging for those of us that have always thought/dreamed about riding to Alaska. Was wondering if you were so kind to share your route, mileage and number of days it took from Fort Worth to final destination and back? Any info would be greatly appreciated. My friend and I are planning a similar trip 2022 and really like that you included dirt roads in your video (Exactly the kind of ride that we are looking for!). Thanking you in advance.
@eddiehess65622 жыл бұрын
I do not know of a way to share files directly on KZfaq. You can click the google map link above. There is a menu icon (three dots) in the red tool bar at the top. You can select Download KML. Basecamp will open that and you can convert it to a .gpx. If you click on the ride report above you get an in depth report. The quick story is that it was 10,300 some miles. It took me 29 days. There are only a couple places I deviated slightly from this route. On the return trip after Breckenridge CO I took a more direct route because the heat. You can check my exact route with the inreach link in the ride report. share.garmin.com/EdHess You have to hit the "View All Tracks" button.
@gman27072 жыл бұрын
@@eddiehess6562 Thank you for quick response. We will download the map and hopefully incorporate it into our travels.
@davidburrell19312 жыл бұрын
What month did you go on this trip? Do you recall what day you were in tuk?
@frankkreyssig76262 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your amazing adventure……….Truly breathtaking scenery. 👍
@Stifford1232 жыл бұрын
Love the video bud. Great mountain feel. What video camera did you use ? It's lovely and clear
@eddiehess65622 жыл бұрын
I have a trip report that included a bit about the cameras. www.twtex.com/forums/threads/fort-worth-alaska-tuktoyaktuk-2018.119393/post-1591285
@alelectric27672 жыл бұрын
Texas to Tuk? That’s fu@ked up dude!!
@rbertomartinez9652 жыл бұрын
Speechless ....
@johnarneson50572 жыл бұрын
What was the Ragtime piece? Great video
@williamalden44942 жыл бұрын
Beautiful country thanks for sharing your adventure.
@jamesthompson22193 жыл бұрын
Just got done rewatching this video for a third time.. Epic..
@area88493 жыл бұрын
택사스 아저씨의 알래스카 여행기 좋아요
@2wheelsandatent3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the comment but somehow it was moved ir erased. I have thought about and respect what you are saying about professional ism yet I am not a professional youtuber and a bit of what grandma used to say “a firecracker or a pistol” So while I definitely do not aim to offend anyone I am just going to be me not pretend to be some choir boy especially for what would amount to maybe 1 cent per hour lol. Just know I was not trying to offend you and will think about what you said loving foreword. I also feel a responsibility to help raise up a generation who are not offended and stay true to who they are. This is my true passion as nobody ever became someone great because they were given everything but rather because they overcame obstacles and nay sayers and pushed forward. So while I am not asking you to change I hope you can respect me for who I am and if not I would just say change the channel.
@eddiehess65623 жыл бұрын
Thank you for responding Cody. You do have complete freedom to be whatever you please. You being you is the unique element of what you bring to the art. I like you. Do not pretend to be anything. Just be that without the cursing. You mention the next generation. I am guessing even you being you do not think it would be appropriate language to teach children for instance. Children have access to your videos. As to professionalism you mention 1 cent per hour. KZfaq filters demonetize you for the use of profanity. The advertisers do not like it and do not want their products associated with it. I suspect you are not in this for the money anyway. Keep giving us great adventure. That’s what we all tune in for.
@2wheelsandatent3 жыл бұрын
@@eddiehess6562 I appreciate all of your input and truly it makes me contemplate 🤔 so thank you. I grew up with heavy metal and rock concerts and long hair etc so much of my youth was spent truly homeless. Now that said it was me being a wild child I had parents who say the same things you are saying to me now lol. My main thing is that I learned at a young age it was strange to me that people let words or images offend them and I thought wow all that does is give power to someone else over me if I let that offend me. I also have spent 25 years doing construction work so my world view is a little different than most of Tim s crowd lol . At the same tome I am a tender heart would never want to intentionally offend someone and hope I did not offend you. I suppose leaving in my cursing was my passive aggressive way subconsciously of saying I don’t like how soft we are becoming as a people but that may have been a mistake. I can’t promise that I will change because that could be a lie I will say though you have made me think and if it is not needed for the moment in a video I will do my best to tame it down a bit. I totally appreciate you watching and your input especially if I disagree it is another persons view and I feel strongly that if you took the time to point it out and that you have no map intentions which I believe is the case that it is important to you and maybe others so I should at least try to see things from your view. On a funny note to me anyway my wife said I have been called many things in my life but professional is not one of them so I did laugh at that no offense meant I am often referred to amongst my friends who are very successful and professional as their “kid rock” friend with a good heart and bad mouth lol. I would give a stranger the short off my back even though I didn’t have a replacement for myself but I may curse about it when o got cold later lol. Thanks for your support and input and again I meant no offense. As far as commercial and companies you make a great point and I suppose even though I make sure to mark my videos not made for children I don’t want to be the one who Jonny tells his mom a bad word he learned from me Great points I will try to internalize. Cheers! Oh and great bike choice btw ;)
@jasontomica89383 жыл бұрын
Wowwwwww very impressive
@mikehagan43203 жыл бұрын
I'm Glad that You included God in your ride and Video. Who is the Manufacturer of your adjustable windshield? And would you recommend it? I will have to put another windshield on my KLR 650. The factory windshield is way too small. Best Wishes from Montana! M.H.
@eddiehess65623 жыл бұрын
Mike, the windshield is from Madstad.com. I do not know what they have for a KLR but I have been pleased with mine. There is some info here advrider.com/f/threads/husqvarna-701-super-moto-and-enduro.1086621/page-891#post-34260674. Not included is the rest of the story. I knocked my bike off of a work stand and broke the windshield before I left on this trip. I had shared this link with Mark at Madstad after I had created the post on ADV. He had seen my niggle about the bolts and spacers and when I ordered a replacement windshield he sent me corrected length bolts and spacers. I did not even ask for them. Wow! Outstanding customer service from Madstad.
@mikehagan43203 жыл бұрын
@@eddiehess6562 Thank you Eddie. I will look that info up. I've enjoyed your video so far. I'm looking forward to watching the rest of the video tonight. Safe Travels and Best Wishes! M.H.