Motorcycle Motorhomes! Honda Gold Wing vs. Suzuki GSX-R1000 | CTXP
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The time has finally come for CTXP to take on the task of camping comfortably on a motorcycle. But which way is best? Tow a trailer behind a sport bike, or build a place to sleep on the back of a touring rig? Zack and Ari put together their best options for $2500 and hit Route 66 headed for the Grand Canyon.
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0:00 Intro
4:19 The adventure begins? - Day 1
7:54 Something wrong here
9:08 Back on the road
10:45 Night 1
15:48 Good morning - Day 2
18:08 Arizona or bust?
22:33 Pit stop
23:48 Back on Route 66
26:31 Night 2
28:12 Good morning - Day 3
29:13 MOTORHOME DRAG RACE!
32:25 Onward to the Grand Canyon...the long way
36:51 Night 3
38:55 Good morning - Day 4
40:12 The home stretch
41:16 A grand destination
42:29 Final thoughts
The Trailer with a full sized queen bed looks like the safer riding option without the stresses of cross-winds knocking you over while riding.
Yeah, my grandpa had one. I think they used to be somewhat popular maybe?
And If you want to have a sporty ride, disconnect trailer and go ride
Yeah I have family members who used to tow a small cargo trailer when touring on a gold wing.
@@EvLSpectrebest of both
@@mgkleym If you're towing a trailer with a motorcycle you have four wheels and you should just drive a car.
That crosswind at night shot is absolutely insane.
Bah. Ride in Wyoming. 😊
got to say, you guys are my heros! stupid, but heros still. reminds me of the films in the beginning people strapping chinease rockets on the ass and trying to fly
I think regular old motorcycle camping where you strap a bedroll and a 1 person tent to your chopper and ride out is probably still the way to go but I can't lie these 2 vehicles are hilarious
The towed tent can actually be reasonably comfortable for 2. If you, say, use Gold Wing in the intended configuration to tow it)
@@BroOmnipotenti bet towing anything with motorcycle is illegal in my country, Finland.
@@juha2031you can but trailer can only be 1.25m wide and max weight is 750kg or half of your bikes unloadet weight.
yeah popup tent or hammock it.
I do that on my 125cc street bike.
Both are ingenious, but I have to say that I prefer the pull behind to the penthouse. It just seems safer. Got to give you both an A on your report cards for effort. ❤
Yeah, it seems safer, there's more room and you can pack more items, it would actually be an option if your going on a trip!
The love is real they grew up together and you can tell
For sure Zach wins the "which one would you rather have" challenge, But Ari's wins the "which one would you rather watch go down the highway " challenge.
Put Ari's rig on a trailer and you've got a winner.
@@nullzero make it collapsing with extra struts thicker at the end and in de middle to make it more stable when in use, just like how a collapsing table works
Ari's bike is actually great for the sort of rider after a thrill. It's not fast, but it WILL make you fear for your life.
I want to see it modded so someone can sleep in the 'moto-home' while another guy is riding!
100%
I'm definitely fearing for my life riding that at 30mph🤣
What Ari really needed was a trike to put that camper on. Way less sketchy, no need for scissor jacks or center stand
@@JDuBz815 Absolutely not, are you kidding? Might as well suggest a Slingshot or Can-Am Spyder or a mobility scooter... Three wheeled things are ridiculous and have nothing to do with motorcycles and proper motorcycling!
I think with a little re-engineering the Goldwing set-up could work well. Different materials and a canvas pull out would be the start of some major weight reduction. I’d try to incorporate a different leading edge as well to prevent the drag. Great proof of concept though!
I just used those same drawer slides for a project of mine and lemme tell you those things are heavy af. a fold down back with a canvas cover would go a long way in reducing weight
Fold down poles on the 'house' for stability would be very helpful, and not add too much weight.
There are self build bicycle campers. Much lighter and still sturdy and good to use. Would be an easy thing to adapt this on a goldwing.
I pause a chest of drawers on the back of my Goldwing with 10 drawers on it and I had absolutely no problems riding it in the wind. These guys are simply inexperienced riders
@@elixier33 Did you see how hard he had to lean sideways as he was driving straight? Experience wouldn't change this. Maybe there wasn't as much wind on your ride.
I took my 1974 Honda CB750K4 on an 8,000 mile solo road trip around the country. It has half a Vetter touring kit on it, upper fairing with windshield, highway bars but no pegs, just the studs heh. Platforms, king/Queen saddle seat, sissy bar, rear luggage rack and integrated fiberglass side saddle storage. I tried my duffel bag onto the passenger seat and when I got tired, I just kicked back against the bag, propped my feet up between the windscreen and handle bars, and slept. To stay out of the weather, I tied my Wubby (if you know, you know) between the sissy bar and windscreen and it made it a comfortable tent. I hit some hellatious wind on US-2 coming across Minnesota. I had to be on the far right shoulder, leaned so far into the wind that when I crossed a wind break, it shot me all the way across both lanes before I could straighten up again. That lean into the wind is no joke on big, old bikes like mine. They are much taller than modern bikes. It was all period correct original, no cup holders, charge ports or anything. Cruise control for me was a left hand cross grip on the throttle, heh. First issue was a broken chain half mile west of Maris Pass. It was so stretched that I just used the breaker tool to press out the broken link and press it back together. That got me all the way to central California, heh. I stopped in California to get the utterly worn down rear tire and chain replaced before going into Death Valley in August. I got a flat rear tire in Death Valley. While sitting on the tire, I had a van full of European tourists slow down, take pictures, wave and drive on. Other than that, no issues. Frozen mountain passes, stormy open plains, 120+ degree desert heat, the bike handled it all without issue nor complaint. It was a great ride.
Ari and Zack are the next Top Gear but for motorcycles. Absolutely fantastic!
Would love to see a collab with fortnine.
@@TommyNitroSecond that
@@TommyNitro Nah. Both are good, but Zack and Ari are just so outstanding together.
Copy isn’t original.
@@TommyNitro F9 Huffs his own farts
The moment Zack started unpacking his spacious tent 😂, the look on Ari’s face is priceless.
Where as Ari’s literally sleeping in a coffin.
honestly it would be amazing if they come back next year with new versions of their current setup, same journey but now with better knowledge, better upgrades to the setups and hopefully more fun on the road
At 18:42 before even Ari could ask for the gas smell, Zach is already down on all fours doing his things. Shows how they care and know each others craft. Fking lovely!!!
Ari popping wheelies and almost losing the front end was golden. Just the type of fun to have!
A guy near a place I used to work had a vespa with sidecar, every day on his way home he'd lean it to lift the sidecar high to be able to filter through traffic.
Need adjustable wheelie bars/outriggers.
Until you die
Better than Saturday morning cartoons!
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This isn’t a cartoon .. it’s a biketoon !
@@bored2323do you have kids by chance? 😂😂
As a kid who woke up at 7:30am on Saturdays, I say it’s close but not quite there. 😆
Evening y'all
the wing a bago was done really well. I like the finish, it's insulated and has sealed windows and RV locks. he only thing that I would change if this was actually serious would be to add thin aluminum to the roof and sides like a real RV. It wont take long for that plywood to start to rot.
Idk. It's always going to act like a sail in a way
My motorcycle camping setup is 4 bags: 1 is a four person tent, 2 is pillows and bedsheets, 3 is clothes and 4 is empty so I can buy weird shit wherever I end up.
I think the Wingbago box on a single wheel trailer would actually be pretty good.
Agreed, I think the idea has legs. I want to see a sequel.
I think it could have benefited from some aerodynamic focused redesigns too. Now I want a shop manual Wing-Ebago 2.0 build.
@@whimsicalstray - That, and using lighter materials.
Especially if it were built foamy style
A collapsible type of trailer is what I'd like to see, foam, carbon fibre shell, light but strong, light weight and waterproof. Being able to stand up or at least sit down in is what I look for rather than something that you have to crawl in.
the amount of lean Ari had to put into the Goldwing on those crosswinds reminds me of when I rode in a tropical storm. absolutely terrifying to feel like I was looking up to see traffic in the next lane, even though I probably wasn't leaned over that far.
That lean is the funniest thing on the planet.
Dude, same! I rode in 110kph gusts here in NZ last winter, ho ly! scariest ride of my life. Felt like he looked on the Goldwing
I had my license test drive on a stormy day. After me all further drives got canceled for the day. The person in charge, before handing me my license, had the nerve to say: "I don't know man, you seemed somewhat unstable out there." Dude was sitting in an Audi A4 while I had 12° leaning on a straight road 😂
I really like these two guys and their motorcycle adventures These two guys are the reason I subscribed to this channel years ago, and they never disappoint
These friends were so fun to watch- even in the midst of freezing onitions/mechanical issues and topple over wing ebago mishaps they held their cool and positivity! enjoyable video. TY
Would be interesting to see Ari's Wing-ebago mounted to a sidecar or single wheel trailer. I think it could actually work fairly well.
yeah I agree, seems to be a better way to add that sorta thing to a motorcycle without making it massively top-heavy, a sidecar would also look cool IMO, once one overcomes the asymmetric steering pattern.
A trike would be perfect. It would also be in keeping with the spirit 'potholes? you hit them all'.
Yeah that would work way better
Imagine if it was a trike, it would never tip
You get those motorcycle + sidecar that have been converted into a hearse. I think that would make a perfect starting point for a motorcycle camper
Good editing, nice interaction & chaotic fun. You guys are the best two-wheel Top Gear for KZhead.
If they added Ryan Fortnine as a third man, then they would literally be 2 wheel top gear
@@jakeedgell591absolutely between the 3 of them they have the best motorcycle content out there. Top notch production for sure
These boys are also 100% less likely to attack a producer or be racist lol
@@iandonnelly6684 True. Although it would be quite funny if they could do the Top Gear tradition, leaving one behind to let him straggle on his own. 😁
I'm 6 minutes in, and I just keep thinking how much I love you guys for the content you produce, and the attitude, aptitude, and personality that you bring to that content. You two rock! Thank you!
Just bought my first bike a week ago. I love the channel. Super entertaining and educational when your bikes break down. Keep up the good work boys!
So fitting that after riding that deathtrap through the wind you get to sleep in a weird expandable casket, amazing
In a Walmart parking lot, no less
A full 80 inches!
Boys just want to say its visibly apparent that you two took a beating on this trip (mainly Ari) but we really appreciate the content. RevZilla is by far my top 1% of motorcycle content on KZhead! Please keep the videos coming!!!!
This video inspired me to get my first motorcycle at 33 because of how much fun you guys had on these. Thankyou!
You guys had me feeling every emotion on this trip. Thank you for making motorcycling fun again!
When was motorcycling ever _not_ fun?
I thought Ari's wing-ebago was brilliant, so we'll executed and not much bigger than the original bike. My winner was Zach's trailer tent, takes a lot more road (ferry) space but you could also use it as a couple and when pitched you still have a motorcycle to go exploring on. Brilliant content guys 👍
Tbh that contraption look like a coffin lol
If I had to choose, I'd take the trailer but pull it with the Goldwing. It just seems like the nicer ride, which is huge on long multi day trips.
@@zupra5638 Coffin indeed... exactly my thought.
@Jimalcoatl I’m personally surprised that neither one consider a enclosed cabin sidecar rig for a camper, especially since the old caravan style sidecars made for families that were popular in Europe immediately post ww2 or the Philippino styled trikes where it’s a sidecar but the bike is also covered from the elements
I'm amazed that nobody knows the fold-up hanger tent (or trailer as you call it) Zach is using, in Europe that is a tiny one but they mostly are equipped with an outdoor kitchen, often has sleeping spaces from 2 to 6 persons and a awning spacious enough to see ánd use as a living room, of course. Hang it behind your car and you have a family tent on wheels that is faster to pitch than a standard tent, sized for a family of at least 2 to 6 people. But the one Zach used is ideal in a situation like he used one
You know what I love? I love that these two grew up together, pursued their passion and have created memories that will last a lifetime. That truly warms my heart and I always look forward to these CTXP episodes. Thank you both for sparking the excitement in life that I hope everyone pursues for themselves!
I came to the comments to say the exact same thing and saw your post. It's heartwarming to see these two create amazing and entertaining content while being the best of friends since their childhoods. You can see the genuine love and friendship they have for one another and I can only imagine the joy they get creating these unforgettable memories together. The fact the content created is fantastic really ends up being a byproduct of their dynamic together. Truly the best jobs in the world. Amazing job, amazing brotherhood. Well done Ari and Zack.
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"warms my heart" - woman moment
@@salazam Lolol no shame 😂
@@erikperron9722 that's a shame
Glad you both got to the Grand Canyon safely despite the problems you faced along the way.
this show segment is up there with roadkill and top gear, LEGENDARY!
I love these two guys. They are hilarious together and the fact they are childhood friends is even better.
I would love to see a tiny home on a trike. I think that would be a good combo, since it has way more stability.
Nah, put it on an ATV. Nobody's done mobile homes on 4 wheels before.
@@nickv1212Atv? Kinda hard to legally drive those on the road in most places, and you're definitely not going on highways or interstates. You would have to haul it on a trailer if you want to camp any real distance from your house. Putting them on a trike makes more sense.
@@jimmywhitlow2012 Well, somebody has to do it. Unicycle home? It won't be me though lmao
Ya, my first thought even before I watched was why not a three wheeler? Heavier more stability. Could extend to the rear and have a heavy duty single”caster wheel”for weight support(no wheelies!) And what’s up with not trying them before leaving? Cross wind...on the interstate...in the south west...who’d-a-thunk!?!🤷🏼♂️ And why couldn’t the bike pulling the trailer ride next to him on the windward side to help block it? “Need that side of the kickstand to counter the wind”? Or...MAYBE...turn the bike...AROUND? But, it’s an adventure!! 👍🏍🇺🇸
The gold wing should have had a trailer.. safer then a big box on the back. 😅
You guys are the Top Gear of Two Wheels bloody brilliant Cheers from New Zealand
Excellent content guys! Please don't stop making these type of series.🏍️
What makes these videos so good is unlike top gear ari is capable of fixing issues that would have normally ended the trip. It’s also super interesting watching him fix it
I laughed harder than i should when i discovered that Ari was still inside the barn. 😂 God, blessed you both guys for making such uncommon things like this.
Until I watched this amazing video, the metaphor "barn" used to mean a vast and spacious empty room. 🙂 Well, as usual, everything depends on the context.
Hi guys, I just come across this video absolutely Alario’s I built a camper trailer for my motor Gozzi and travelled all the way up north Queensland in Australia. Every time I pulled up people come and admire how much stuff would come out of it. I would have a table chairs, cooking facilities, etc etc even had a awning, so I could put my motorbike underneath when it was raining had a fantastic time travelling around. Keep up the good work guys from Australia, the thunder down under.
So glad to see Dave back again on the show, awesome to see you kept it. Still rewatch the Ducati vs Gixxer vid every once in a while because it's that good
With 300k touring miles in the saddle, I've ridden through some sketchy weather and road conditions, but nothing as sketchy as Ari's terrifying battle with the cross winds. I'm glad the only tip over had was at zero miles per hour. Kudos for another outstandingly entertaining adventure! The best content on KZhead.
That suzuki setup is absolutely amazing. The gold wing was a good attempt but I couldn't see anyone actually using that. I feel like combining the 2 together and pulling the popup with the gold wing would be the ideal situation.
I could see that. The Goldwing has plenty of power and with that camper set up, you could throw a passenger on and go.
@@highball5550 He could of made it a pop up instead of solid on the Goldwing. Would of helped with visibility, weight and crosswind.
Hahaha Ari just leaning sideways goong staight. Zack gigling at Ari the whole time is hilarious
That Wing-ebego is monstrous. I guess i should make a motorcycle camping video...yours is amazing!
That Wing-abego with extending section was a nice piece of engineering. As someone else in the comments mentioned; having that setup as a trailer with some added support legs for the extension portion would make a decent camper option!
Yes!
think mounting it on a sidecarframe would work
Dave’s trailer u-turn was awesome. 😂 Also shoutout to the film crew for the awesome shots. Production value 💯
After seeing this, yeah, I'll stick to tent camping with my adventure bike lol. Thank God Ari's such a great rider because if the crosswind didn't kill me in a massive crash I would have died of a heart attack from how scared shitless I'd be if I were in his shoes.
Such an inspiring and entertaining video! Love the R&M “and away we go” reference.
Zack and Ari are just absolutely fantastic story tellers and hosts. Always make time for their adventures!
For those who have never done so, riding a big bike in a heavy crosswind is no joke.
This was incredible to watch, its so beautifully filmed and edited, its really like Top Gear and I love that! Also, the Wing-Ebago body on a trailer chassis would be a great revision of a motorbike motorhome, best of both worlds.
This is great, reminds me of Top Gear / Grand Tour challenges. Need more of these longer trips!
The trailer looks totally practical.
The legit look of fear on Ari's face in the crosswind...😳
There is nothing like the feeling that the bike is going to come out from under you in a crosswind on the freeway.
@@jeff7.629 amen. I've had that even reasonable wind speeds and not with a literal sail on the back
Admiration from a "European Tourist here", great fun video, loved every minute, regards from Ireland ☘
These episodes are so inspiring, always put the biggest smile on my face and put that burn in my heart to do more road trips.
Trying to make a motorcycle into a moto-home doesn't even sound fun to me, but you guys made this an absolutely fantastic watch 😂 perfect while having my Sunday morning breakfast. Thank you guys for making these incredible videos!!! I have to say Zack's setup seemed to work way better and let the bike still handle reasonably well, but I'm super impressed with the craftsmanship that went into Ari's Wing-Ebago 👌 especially when it was still intact after going down several times!
These videos of both Zack and Ari never ever disappoint and this is the case here, so glad to have another go at out of the box ideas for motorcycles. This sure looked like fun but I will have to say that if I were to choose, I'll choose the pullout tent been carried by a gixxer, those winds looked terrifying in the Goldwing-ebago. Keep up the good work guys!
Nov 29 0115 in bed w two cats warm in Maine...watching your awesome story. Loved your adventure. Be safe and thanks for sharing!!
Awesome, guys! Thanks for taking us along👍
what a lean angle for riding on a 'straight' line with these crosswinds haha. another great movie guys!
You two are out of your minds and I'm all here for it. When Ari was blowing in the wind you could hear the nervousness in his voice lol. Epic episode as always lads!
Loved these guys' videos on Motor Trend. So glad I found them here,.
When he pulled out the extender on the wing-ebago.. it looked like a coffin😂😂 awesome!!
Really liked the idea of the wing-ebago as silly as it is 😂, although the crosswinds were really scary, maybe it would be slightly better if the top of the camper could be folded flat as well so it doesn't catch the wind too much
I agree. Maybe as an enclosed side car it work better on the road. Not so top heavy, and more stabillity thanks to 3 wheels.
@@marcheida2819 It would be absolutely amazing as a sidecar, also wouldn't need to have the outriggers!
Always love these two guys together. Zak and Ari just produce some genuine and wholesome content. Thanks gents
Y’all be banishing our anxiety and depression with your antics Thank you lads
Genuine Badassery on yalls part for sticking it out. Thanks for making the TOP Gear feel come back
Everybody wishes they had a friendship like this. Love the content guys, your road trips together are the epitome of living the dream 😁
These two grew up together and stayed friends together till now. I also wish I had a friend like this. Sad.
They never went off script even once, this is the fakest relationship I've ever seen
@stellviahohenheim why do you say their relationship is fake ???
Thanks guys, we now know that towing a trailer is the better option if I ever decide to turn my bike into an RV - keep doing the crazy stuff, love it :)
nothing better than a cup of tea and two inspirational guys going to the grand canyon
It's like having the worlds largest top box on your Wing! And I've seen the grand Canyon for free! Very entertaining guys, Thanks!
The entertainment value alone of CTXP is off the charts. Great job guys!!
That spinning the Suzuki around on the stand was impressive Zack !
Waaaaow.What a adventure man.I literally watch the whole video keeping my breath.Brilliant
That was an awesome excursion boys. Thanks for the ride.
Nothing makes me smile like Zack's laugh when these guys are doing something amazing!!
I hope somehow, someway, you guys continue to go on these adventures for decades to come and continue to share them with us.
Awesome Video! I been on the road for 5 years full time on a Motorcycle pulling and living in a camper trailer.
Great job, guys. 110% for tenacity, grit, humour, innovation and entertainment. What about the trip back?! 😂
NEVER STOP MAKING THIS SERIES W/ ZACK AND ARI
its my top gear substitute since the series lost richard james and jeremy!
As long as Revzilla keeps you guys making content I'll keep buying stuff from them
Amen. I am wondering if Ari had engineered his as a pop top, if it would not have made a world of difference.
Man I love it when they have a new common thread series out! It really brightens up my day😁. Revzilla is the best motorcycle channel out there😎
Man when things don’t go to plan the lads truly keep it so positive and they always find a way to fix it n make it happen / I’m blown away by both of ya Such good lads and very entertaining and knowledgeable Well done ! May both your lives be blessed for allll time
Love these “Top Gear” type challenges. More please!
This episode was a riot and definitely a throwback to the hilarity that was Throttle Out. Good on ya, RevZilla, for continuing to carry the Zack and Ari moto adventure torch!
Thank you for the bravery and the time you both took to show us that anything can be accomplished. No.1, becuae of you both now i dont have to visit the Grand Canyon because you guys made it and two the best part was both of you conrgart each other with a brotherhood hug bro! thats team work. Great video too.
I think my favorite part of these videos are when they have to fix their bikes. I don't know why but it's just cool seeing these guys solve those problems.
Zack and Ari NEVER disappoint with these episodes 😂
Interest from real live Europeans😂
I can't tell you how much I look forward to you guys next "BIG ADVENTURE" y'all just blow me away with your amazing riding skills and perseverance under the worst conditions , I'm 74 , been riding since I was 10 , have held AMA licences in 6 different disciplines and just bought a KLX300 but I got nuthin' on you two !
Got me a lovely 4k screen shot of the GC and a great story behind how I got it. Thanks guys, that was an awesome first episode for this channel for me. From England, cheers 👊
This gives me the old Top Gear challenge feeling but with bikes. Great episode and can't wait for the next one!
I have an actual 7000 lb + Winnebago trailer and I appreciate your effort Ari! The tent trailer option on a touring bike sounds like the perfect combination. 👍🔥🇺🇸😀
There is so much to love about this episode, Your spirit, creativity, and ingenuity. But what I love most is that you all made it home safe! Thank you for providing such great content. Its fun to see RevZilla produce great content. Ari and Zack are the best!
Really that looked like so much fun. Much too old to try that now , but if I was 60 years younger 😂. Keep up your fun travels.
My motorcycle safety class instructor actually rode to classes on his Harley (unsure the model) and when me and a few others noticed his trailer hitch we asked if he towed anything. Him and his wife actually regularly pull a camping trailer on the back of his bike, he brings the camper and she pulls a trailer with all their outdoor living supplies.
This is motorcycle entertainment/knowledge at it's peak, love what you guys have been doing all these years.
The wing abago is a great idea. Next time mount it on a gold wing trike or a trike kit. It's way more stable. no need for stabilization Jacks with a trike
This reminds me of when my wife and I and another couple left home In Augusta Ga. going to Billings Montana to a Goldwing Rally. We made two of these trips. Going through Kansas we ran into a 65mph. wind. It was a head on cross wind. I had my GL 1800 wide open and only running 35 mph. I knew if I had stopped we would have been blown over. I believe our 650 lb. Camper kept us on the road.
Hats off to both of yall for braving those winds. I wouldn't want to pull my RV or ride my motorcycle in that mess!