Riding across America on a $1200 500cc Motorcycle in 2 Days

i completely understand cold on a bike. i thought i was tough when i HAD to get my dads sportster to my house from his, he had recently died, and it was time to move his stuff out. so i wanted to get his bike to my house quick, it was 45 when we left, and after gas, and the sun going down it had maintained 37 degrees for the next hour and a half going 100 miles to my house. when i got home i was stiff, it was brutal as fuck. all i had was a t shirt a hoodie, cargo pants and a pair of chucky taylors, and some mechanix gloves. about the point i was gonna say "fuckit, just park it and come get it later" i thought of dad, and how much he loved that bike, i got it home. i wasnt happy, but shes home safe and sound, and im alive, and lessons learned.

You just caned that 500 CC bike for 4,000 miles at high RPM without it ever missing a beat. You owe it the respect it earned - and an oil change.

David, the best friend to have when making bad decisions. Fuckin Legend.

That engine is beautiful. When you raise both arms at a concert, the angle formed is 80 degrees, and the knuckles of your fists are rotated to an angle of 22 degrees. Oh, yeah... Honda knew. They just knew!

Sounds to me like you had an excellent bike not a crappy one . 40 years old and do 3000 miles in 3 days with no issues sounds like a damn fine machine.

Props to David for being the ultimate wingman for Josh's insanity!

I’ll give you credit, rolling from California to Tampa on a $1200 Honda at 500cc’s is absolutely crazy! But what a badass adventure! No cool story ever came from playing it safe!

I had the big brother to this bike in 1983. The CX650 turbo. The bike was absolutely reliable, just change the oil and replace the tires when they wore out.

"It's so bad it's like mashed potatoes without butter " I'm still laughing!! You inspire me to do stupid things. At 65 I probably shouldn't but I will. Keep on keeping on !!

A 1980 CX 500 was my first bike, picked up for $300 because it wasn’t running and I never turned a wrench. Luckily came with a shop manual, thought myself how to fix it then taught myself to ride it.

Honda is really proving their durability on this channel.

Thank you for sharing your experience. As a retired Sailor in southern Japan I enjoy your slices of Americana and motorcycles. Highly recommend cold weather gear. I ride year-round here and always wear my heat vest and glove inserts even if it's slightly cool outside. 30 degree weather feels like summer time and if it gets hot I turn the heat down or turn it off. Highly recommend for as much as you ride, you won't regret it!!!

You made it! In March of 2003 I rode a 20 year old Honda CB 750 Custom with a Vetter fairing from Northern Wisconsin to San Antonio, Texas. The temperature did not get above freezing until St Louis. I know your pain. There is something past pain best described as total agony.

The things that you pull off while still managing and working full time and run a great YouTube channel absolutely blows my mind. Congratulations man

To get an Iron butt approved patch, certificate or acknowledgement?? Receipts from start to finish for fuel, sending it all to the powers that be, and waiting for their approval?? I don't believe Josh did this for anyone's approval, but God I wish he would have taken his time and enjoyed seeing America! Josh your blind faith in Honda and ability to ride long is commendable! I have prayed for you since I read about your personal challenge and am proud of you. As a long distance rider myself, I would like to take a slow enjoyable, tour with you someday. But, I don't own a boat anchor to slow you down. Enjoy the road, As always you are in my prayers Young Man. Hoka Hey

I had a Honda 450 back in the 70s and it had plenty of power to stay with fast traffic. I then bought a new Gold Wing and it had much more power, but the 450 had enough. That this bike was 40 years old and endured a cross country trip with no preparation is a testament to 80s Honda quality and technology. Try this with a 40 year old Harley. Good luck !

Man, this video. It was the end of August. I remember being in Wyoming, outside of Powder River, on the way to Yellowstone, and the temps dropped 40 degrees. The sleet turned into snow, and it was just miserable. Riding in the cold, being wet, then frozen, putting my hand down against the engine just to get my fingertips warm; what an experience. I'll never say it wasn't fun. Riding across America on a motorcycle is like no other experience I've ever had on a road trip. Good on you, man. And doing it on a Silver Wing!

I’m always entertained with your antics. You’re like the “Lucy Ricardo” of moto vloging. 👍🏼

I had a CX500 as my first motorcycle. Pretty much the exact same bike as the GL500 Silverwing minus the fairings and bags. It was an awesome bike. I thought it looked cool and I constantly got comments about the bike. Really cool to see you riding one. Hardly anyone has them or knows about them anymore. So I always love seeing one out on the roads or in videos on YouTube. 👍🏻

I am old AF so I envy not only your youth but your "damn the torpedoes" attitude. That was truly an impressive show of endurance. My two recommendations: when you can, take time to experience the land you're riding through; and wear gear suited to the temperatures. I ride year 'round in Illinois. The right gear makes it possible to enjoy riding no matter the temperature. Ride on, Josh.