Motorcycle Vagabond Show: Recent Episodes
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On her trip to Alaska, Liz had quite the adventure along with a pretty epic breakdown! She shares her story to hopefully inspire women to get out and travel for themselves along with all of the benefits of solo travel in general.
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Liz Funke.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.
Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.html to see pictures and other stuff!
Charli chats about her life as a solo woman rider and what her life will look like as she moves into motherhood in this episode.
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Charli Gamber.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.
Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.html to see pictures and other stuff!
Doni is one of the head chicks in charge for Throttle Gals Magazine and she joins me to chat about working in the motorcycle industry as a female. Her driving passion is to teach women to be independent by being able to understand and possibly work on their own machines. She also rides and wrenches on her old, custom bike that her and her father built together.
Her magazine, where you can sign up! https://throttlegals.com/
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Doni Muzzy.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.
Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.html to see pictures and other stuff!
Motorcycles have always been a part of Sue's life but they're even more prominent now that she's retired and her house is empty. While many podcasts are with famous travelers who've done things that are hard to imagine for most people, Sue brings us a modest story of a woman who just loves to ride that's relatable.
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Sue Blackenship.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.
Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.html to see pictures and other stuff!
Dave has traveled the lower 48 states while pulling a Leisure Lite trailer with his motorcycle. Pulling a trailer with a motorcycle is a controversial topic but that doesn't stop Dave from living his best life.
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Dave Mackie.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.
Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.html to see pictures and other stuff!
Kitty is a host in Illinois and she's been hosting since the 80s, but only recently with Bunk-a-Biker. As an outgoing individual, she explains how she would find weary travelers before social media existed.
You can find out more about Bunk-a-Biker on www.bunkabiker.org. We have 20+ groups on Facebook to join and our own social site for those who don't like Facebook.
Bunk-a-Biker is free to use but it is not free to run, so I ask that anyone who wants and can afford to give back to the community to go through www.patreon.com/bunkabiker. Thank you for being a contributor!
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Kitty Patterson.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.
Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.html to see pictures and other stuff!
GinaMarie loves her Yamaha TW200 and she's been around the US on it. She shares why she loves small bikes, how she makes it work, and some adventure stories.
Commentators: Zee Traveler and GinaMarie Austin-Bray.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.
Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.html to see pictures and other stuff!
Paul and Andrea share how motorcycles not only helped them through dark times while struggling with Lyme disease and brain tumors, but how they met because of them. Moto Guzzis, sidecar racing, and inspiration abounds!
Commentators: Zee Traveler, Paul Koehler, and Andrea Blake.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.
Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.html to see pictures and other stuff!
Kimberlea recently signed up to host with Bunk-a-Biker and she seems to have loved the few guests that have come her way thus far!
You can find out more about Bunk-a-Biker on www.bunkabiker.org. We have 20+ groups on Facebook to join and our own social site for those who don't like Facebook.
Bunk-a-Biker is free to use but it is not free to run, so I ask that anyone who wants and can afford to give back to the community to go through www.patreon.com/bunkabiker. Thank you for being a contributor!
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Kimberlea Spicer.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.
Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.html to see pictures and other stuff!
Tim reminiscences about his well spent youth in the 70s and 80s of motorcycle traveling and camping with simple bikes, minimal gear, and “he said turn up there” directions.
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Tim Patnode.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.
Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.htmlto see pictures and other stuff!
Jeff has been an avid member of Minimalist Motorcycle Vagabonds for 5 years and he's got his system down to a T, which he teaches us about. He also rides old motorcycles, off road, and is a big guy who long distance tours on a 2014 Honda CB500x. Oh, and he often rides more miles than I do per year even though he works a full time job. (I hate you, Jeff. <3)
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Jeff Westgard.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.
Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.htmlto see pictures and other stuff!
Hugo is a young rider from France who set off with a friend to ride the TET on small dirt bikes with cheap gear because that's all they could afford. They broke down, a lot, and experienced the amazing way the world will take care of you so long as you keep a good attitude and put in effort. It changed his life and he shares that with us on this episode.
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Hugo Ma-u.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.
Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.htmlto see pictures and other stuff!
I met James in 2020 at the first Motorcycle Vagabond Rally and we share the stories we created together there on this episode. He rode up on an overloaded Suzuki V-strom with a mission to ask the community in person about his upcoming 6 month ride. He didn't like the answers that he got but he listened to us anyway and had a wonderful ride.
Commentators: Zee Traveler and James Sterling.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.
Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.htmlto see pictures and other stuff!
Jenn has been both a guest, around 4 times, and a host, around 10 times, with the Bunk-a-Biker network. She shares her thoughts from both sides of the fence.
You can find out more about Bunk-a-Biker on www.bunkabiker.org. We have 20+ groups on Facebook to join and our own social site for those who don't like Facebook.
Bunk-a-Biker is free to use but it is not free to run, so I ask that anyone who wants and can afford to give back to the community to go through www.patreon.com/bunkabiker. Thank you for being a contributor!
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Jenn Prothero.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.
Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.htmlto see pictures and other stuff!
Jeff brings us his stories of his first travel to another state on his sports bike, how he loaded gear, and educates Zee on the seating position for certain sports bikes vs others.
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Jeff Tyler.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.
Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.htmlto see pictures and other stuff!
“Two people. Two motorcycles. Doing good $2 at a time.” Michael and Angela have been preparing for retirement and living on the road full time for many years. They've done all of the research, have made their spreadsheets to compare data, and have made their purchases. They'll be setting off in March 2023 to ride the world, where their goal is to volunteer at and raise money for orphanages in under developed countries along the way.
Their website: https://twonieproject.com/
Commentators: Zee Traveler, Michael Greer, and Angela Greer.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.
Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.htmlto see pictures and other stuff!
Willie talks about how he brings his 'lil bestie Atlas on long distance rides and his plans for future vagabond time. He also talks about his experiences at Bunk-a-Biker events, as a host, and as a guest.
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Willie Nelson.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language. (This one definitely does!)
Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.htmlto see pictures and other stuff!
Patrick has been on the road for around 6 months and shares what he's learned so far in his journey. He has taken a unique plan to visit countries that don't require paperwork so he doesn't have to live by a schedule on his once in a lifetime journey.
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Patrick Du Tremble.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.
Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.htmlto see pictures and other stuff!
Maloni is a host in north central Montana and she is on the show to regale us with her stories of the guests she's had, who are often on their way to Glacier National Park and/or Alaska.
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Maloni Iverson.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.
Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.htmlto see pictures and other stuff!
Sam sat with us to share why being a part of the Hellcats MC means so much to her and how much she considers her club mates to be her family. Her experience shows that there are good clubs out there that are just trying to support community.
How to contact Sam: https://linktr.ee/samschoolfield?ltsid=ff2d23f0-b13c-401b-8f90-64b7d41b98fc
Where to find more women's MCs and groups: https://womenridersnow.com/national-and-regional-riding-clubs/
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Sam Schoolfield.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.
Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.htmlto see pictures and other stuff!
Kara shares with us about her numerous Bunk-a-Biker guests on her and her husband's ranchette in Wyoming, near Yellowstone National Park. She seems to find joy and is excited for all of the travelers she's been able to host this year (and one last year before the season ended).
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Kara Losik (and her husband in the background).
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.
Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.htmlto see pictures and other stuff!
Dawn and Steve are the 3rd married couple to complete the Hoka Hey motorcycle challenge together and they come on the show to tell their inspiring story of how they found themselves on this massive cross country ride. The Hoka Hey is a 10,000 mile endurance ride that is done with paper instructions, no GPS, on American brand motorcycle, and sleeping by the bike every night is mandatory. Is this something you would find fun?
Commentators: Zee Traveler, Dawn Davis, and Steve Davis.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.
Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.htmlto see pictures and other stuff!
Hannah shares with us what it was like using Bunk-a-Biker as a new rider. It was only a few months from her buying her first bike to when she set off on a cross country trip to attend a friend's wedding. Bunk-a-Biker helped her connect with experienced riders and learn more about the community she is now a part of.
(Note from Zee: THIS is the episode to listen to if you want to learn how to utilize Bunk-a-Biker properly as a guest.)
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Hannah Frigon.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.
Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.htmlto see pictures and other stuff!
Dustin and Zee talk about what it's like to be on the road for years and the benefits/cons of flying to a place to either rent or buy a motorcycle versus taking your own.
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Dustin Evans.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.
Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.htmlto see pictures and other stuff!
Frank joins the show to talk about his experiences as a host in southern California, right outside of Joshua Tree National Park.
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Frank Kadel.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.
Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.htmlto see pictures and other stuff!
Dave and Ellie share with us how they're still able to travel at the age of 70 and 71 in this show. They each have 100,000+ miles of their own on a couple Can-am Spyders over the last 6 years.
Commentators: Zee Traveler, Dave Sims, and Ellie Sims.
Warning: Some episodes may contain explicit content and vulgar language.
Visit www.zeetraveler.com/mvs.html to see their pictures!
Welcome back to the show! New episodes will be batched dropped soon and I'll hopefully get around to making episodes more often from now on. Hope y'all enjoy!
Email: zeemototraveler@gmail.com or motorcyclevagabondshow@gmail.com
From starting out backpacking through SE Asia and ending up in the last year in the Philippines with a small motorcycle and a dog, Sage shares her amazing story of how she's continued her journey on the road. She's full of amazing spiritual advice and awe-inspiring stories abound. How she's made money on the road to keep going, the amazing families who have taken her in as one of their own, and what money really means to her now. It is a long story and there will hopefully be more to come from her in the future.
Check it out but be prepared for the long pauses and distractions because I'm too lazy to edit the show. ;)
Jase Wragg is getting a PhD centered around adventuring by motorcycle, but it's about more than you think. We talk about the personal development that comes with the challenges of adventuring and the depth of relationship one gets with their bike, and the world as a whole, from the saddle of motorcycle.
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Jase Wragg. Warning - Explicit content and vulgar language.
Check out our website for links to our gear, photos of what we talk about, and other cool stuff! www.motorcyclevagabondshow.com
Bunk-a-Biker Story #3. Wayne is a fairly new host in Eastern TN for Bunk-a-Biker but has had such a wonderful time! He shares his stories and enthusiasm for the BaB community in this episode, which makes it a fun listen!
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Wayne Roller. Warning - Possible vulgar language or whatever.
BaB website: www.bunkabiker.org BaB map: www.zeemaps.com/bunk-a-biker_world BaB Patreon: www.patreon.com/BaBandMMV
Check out the website for links, photos, updates on the show, and other cool stuff! www.motorcyclevagabondshow.com/ep32
Janell and Stuart have been all over the world on their motorcycles with their dogs! They share many great stories of the road but also talk about the challenges they've faced with the dogs, how they started up their business, and where they're headed in the future. As always, please let me know how you like the show!
Their travel website: www.thepacktrack.com
Their travel Facebook: www.facebook.com/thepacktrack
Their motorcycle dog carrier: www.pillionpooch.com
Their YouTube: https://youtu.be/3Yf7bRlSHRE
Where they ask you to donate: https://www.worldanimalprotection.org/
Commentators: Zee Traveler, Janell Clarke, and Stuart Clarke. Warning - Possible vulgar language or whatever.
Check out the website for links, photos, updates on the show, and other cool stuff! www.motorcyclevagabondshow.com/ep31
Bunk-a-Biker Story #2. Sean Foley is a staple of the Bunk-a-Biker world and he shares with us his stories. He even has a purposefully built cabin for people to stay with him! Check out this show and I would love feedback on this particular segment.
Contact Sean: www.facebook.com/sean.foley.9026
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Sean Foley Warning - Possible vulgar language or whatever.
BaB website: www.bunkabiker.org BaB map: www.zeemaps.com/bunk-a-biker_world BaB Patreon: www.patreon.com/BaBandMMV
Check out the website for links, photos, updates on the show, and other cool stuff! www.motorcyclevagabondshow.com/ep30
Jerden Hunley shares with us how he dealt with issues among his guests while they had an extended stay at his house. He is passionate about emotional well-being and supporting his fellow motorcycle riders so he even created a group for it on Facebook! This episode hit home with me and I think it's important to share it with as many people as possible.
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Jerden Hunley. Warning - Possible vulgar language or whatever.
BaB website: www.bunkabiker.org BaB map: www.zeemaps.com/bunk-a-biker_world BaB Patreon: www.patreon.com/BaBandMMV
Check out the website for links, photos, updates on the show, and other cool stuff! www.motorcyclevagabondshow.com/
"It's not an adventure until the bike is on a boat!" Carmel Rubin, aka Thin Line Ride, shares with us her many years of change from a corporate life to a motorcycle adventurer down to the core. She shares some of her ups and some of her downs, the times people have helped her, and even a bit about how she's become sponsored. Check it out and let me know what you think of the content!
https://thinlineride.wordpress.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ThinLineRide
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Carmel Rubin Warning - Vulgar language or whatever.
Check out the website for links, photos, updates on the show, and other cool stuff! www.motorcyclevagabondshow.com/ep29
On the first published episode of Bunk-a-Biker Stories, Chris Smith of Moto Photo Adventures shares about his experiences as as a guest on BaB through the southeast US and Mexico. He's had wonderful hospitality from people on the road and can't wait to use it on his next ride!
BaB website: www.bunkabiker.org BaB map: www.zeemaps.com/bunk-a-biker_world BaB Patreon: www.patreon.com/BaBandMMV
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Chris Smith. Warning - Possible explicit content and vulgar language.
Chris Smith Chris & Cami Photography, LLC; Youtube: www.youtube.com/chrissmithmotophotoadventures Photography FB: www.facebook.com/chrisandcami Moto Photo Adventures FB: www.facebook.com/motophotoadventures Instagram: www.instagram.com/chrisandcami Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/chrisncami Twitter: www.twitter.com/chrisncami Email 1: chris@chrisandcami.com Email 2: chrisandcami87@gmail.com Photography website: www.chrisandcami.com 843-324-8900
Check out our website for links to our gear, photos of what we talk about, and other cool stuff! www.motorcyclevagabondshow.com/ep28
How do you combine riding motorcycles off-road, camping, and taking your wife? Mike has a solution that has worked for him and his wife for decades. They are able to balance comfort with being able to ride and camp as they travel together.
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Mike Stephenson. Warning - Explicit content and vulgar language.
If you like the show and want to show support, please consider becoming a monthly Patreon subscriber or using PayPal for a one time donation!
www.patreon.com/BaBandMMV paypal.me/bunkabiker venmo.com/ZeeTraveler
Check out our website for links to our gear, photos of what we talk about, and other cool stuff! www.motorcyclevagabondshow.com/ep27
Sometimes your documents get lost or stolen when you're in another country so Andrea shares her story about her sketchy solution to when it happened to her. This is NOT legal advice, recommended, or advisable in any way. You have been warned.
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Andrea. Warning - Explicit content and vulgar language.
Motoventuring Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCCno4pMFp5d5gLkPDuQEDQw (There's videos about the documents)
If you like the show and want to show support, please consider becoming a monthly Patreon subscriber or using PayPal for a one time donation!
www.patreon.com/BaBandMMV paypal.me/bunkabiker venmo.com/ZeeTraveler
Check out our website for links to our gear, photos of what we talk about, and other cool stuff! www.motorcyclevagabondshow.com/ep26
The first story brought to you from the crazy participants of the Monkey Run by The Adventurists. Dean and Karen rode across Morocco in 2019 on the beastly 50cc Chinese monkey bikes. They tell the story of their break downs, cultural learnings, cost, and the amazing people they met along the way.
Commentators: Zee Traveler, Dean Bruhn, and Karen Hanson. Warning - Explicit content and vulgar language.
The Adventurist tour page: www.theadventurists.com/adventures/monkey-run-morocco/
If you like the show and want to show support, please consider becoming a monthly Patreon subscriber or using PayPal for a one time donation!
www.patreon.com/BaBandMMV paypal.me/bunkabiker venmo.com/ZeeTraveler
Check out our website for links to our gear, photos of what we talk about, and other cool stuff! www.motorcyclevagabondshow.com/ep25
If you're going to camp in bear territory on your motorcycle, it's a smart idea to make sure neither you nor your bike get attacked because of improper food storage. Mike shares about the Ursack and how he can carry it on his bike for food storage along with stories of his encounters with bears.
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Mike Stephenson Warning - Explicit content and vulgar language.
Scent proof bag: www.loksak.myshopify.com/collections/opsak Kevlar Ursack: www.ursack.com/collections/all-products The hard containers: www.rei.com/c/bear-resistant-food-containers
If you like the show and want to show support, please consider becoming a monthly Patreon subscriber or using PayPal for a one time donation!
www.patreon.com/BaBandMMV paypal.me/bunkabiker venmo.com/ZeeTraveler
Check out our website for links to our gear, photos of what we talk about, and other cool stuff! www.motorcyclevagabondshow.com/ep24
Alex is on the show with us today to talk not only about riding in South Africa and what that's like, but also for an amazing conservation project called Ride for Rhinos. He's been riding in South Africa since the 90s and working with animals almost as long. His goal is to raise 1,000,000 South African Rand ($68,000) to help the people who protect the amazing wildlife found in Africa.
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Alex Jackson.
Friend's of Ride for Rhinos page: www.facebook.com/AJsRideforRhinos/ Alex's Facebook: www.facebook.com/alex.j.jackson007 Kaapstad website: www.kaapstadmat.com/ Kaapstad Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Kaapstadmat/
If you like the show and want to show support, please consider becoming a monthly Patreon subscriber or using PayPal for a one time donation!
www.patreon.com/BaBandMMV paypal.me/bunkabiker venmo.com/ZeeTraveler
Check out our website for links to our gear, photos of what we talk about, and other cool stuff! www.motorcyclevagabondshow.com/ep23
Today's show is just a short update with some changes to the show, about the upcoming Motorcycle Vagabond Rally, Bunk-a-Biker, Minimalist Motorcycle Vagabonds, and my personal stuff. If you have feedback, advice, want to be a guest, or want to co-host, please contact me! Info is on the links below:
Patreon: www.patreon.com/BaBandMMV
Paypal and Venmo: www.motorcyclevagabondshow.com/donate.html
Bunk-a-Biker US FB: www.facebook.com/groups/babnorthamerica
BaB website: www.bunkabiker.org
Minimalist Motorcycle Vagabonds: www.facebook.com/groups/motovagabonds
Motorcycle Vagabond Rally FB: www.facebook.com/motorcyclevagabondrally/
Zee's website: www.zeetraveler.com
Motorcycle Vagabond Show website: www.motorcyclevagabondshow.com
Commentators: Zee Traveler Warning - Explicit content and vulgar language.
Check out our website for links to our gear, photos of what we talk about, and other cool stuff! www.motorcyclevagabondshow.com/ep22
In this episode, Zee talks to a one month old vagabond who is setting off to attempt the moto traveler life again after an unsuccessful run one year ago. Matthew Pink brings to light some of the things many of us would've said had someone embarrassingly recorded it for us.
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Warning - Explicit content and vulgar language.
Matt's info: Facebook profile: www.facebook.com/matthew.pink.3 Facebook page: www.facebook.com/MotoPhotoMagazine/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCCK_86o4XvHvPNAvjfJGu1Q IG: @MotoPhotoMagazine
If you like the show and want to show support, please consider becoming a monthly Patreon subscriber or using PayPal for a one time donation!
www.patreon.com/BaBandMMV paypal.me/bunkabiker venmo.com/ZeeTraveler
Check out our website for links to our gear, photos of what we talk about, and other cool stuff! www.motorcyclevagabondshow.com/ep21
With the dulcet sounds of Chuck's Classic Cycles in the background, Bruce and I discuss his three wrecks and why the last one has been harder for him to overcome. This show is about the mental battle that happens after wrecking one's motorcycle and not about the physical side of it.
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Bruce O'Blenis Warning - Explicit content and vulgar language.
If you like the show and want to show support, please consider becoming a monthly Patreon subscriber or using PayPal for a one time donation!
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Check out our website for links to our gear, photos of what we talk about, and other cool stuff! www.motorcyclevagabondshow.com/ep20
A British vagabond of 5 years, Fox Valentine has worked and traveled through Europe with his trusty stead and a "mothership" (an RV). He's working towards downsizing over the next year to begin an around ride with just his motorcycle and trusty tent. He tells a wonderful story of how he left conventional life behind in the UK to set out on his personal journey of growth and how he enjoys most of his time in Croatia.
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Fox Valentine Warning - Explicit content and vulgar language.
Website: www.foxadv.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/foxadv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fox.Valentine.x
If you like the show and want to show support, please consider becoming a monthly Patreon subscriber or using PayPal for a one time donation!
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Check out our website for links to our gear, photos of what we talk about, and other cool stuff! www.motorcyclevagabondshow.com/ep19
A man who lives in a skoolie and rides dual sports - Don shares his years of experience maintaining a career, stealth camping, and traveling in a converted school bus on this episode. Don is rich with life's experiences and brings light to yet another way to live on the road.
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Don Redman Warning - Explicit content and vulgar language.
Don's contact info: FB: https://www.facebook.com/don.redman.75 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/bamarides Email: don@vulcandata.com
Links from Don:
- The ride that got me started on this crazy idea of LIVING around a motorcycle: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1xHmAZWsXoBJhqHwYQCXTCsLfXyuX_eh
- The big change in 2015 - Skoolie Life: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1xHmAZWsXoA0uShaNvWS2Swy3fYZGM6L
- A few moto adventures: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1xHmAZWsXoAjxM69h-apRsU0TrgcGFK4
- What I have been interested in this year - camping anywhere I damned well please: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1xHmAZWsXoC0RY9QQtHWCfAw167JdeHz
If you like the show and want to show support, please consider becoming a monthly Patreon subscriber or using PayPal for a one time donation!
www.patreon.com/BaBandMMV paypal.me/bunkabiker venmo.com/ZeeTraveler
If you like the show and want to show support, please consider becoming a monthly Patreon subscriber or using PayPal for a one time donation!
www.patreon.com/BaBandMMV paypal.me/bunkabiker venmo.com/ZeeTraveler
Check out our website for links to our gear, photos of what we talk about, and other cool stuff! www.motorcyclevagabondshow.com/ep18
After 5 years of planning to leave the hustle of a 9-5 office job to start a perpetual road trip with his wife - this Canadian shares his story about how the road started for him 4 years ago. From an RV and motorcycle to now just himself, an old tent, and his bike, Wobbly has great advice and experience to share how someone in their 40s can sell everything and start a whole new life.
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Wobbly Cat Warning - Explicit content and vulgar language.
IG: @WobblyCat Facebook: www.facebook.com/wobblycat Email:wobblycat@gmail.com twitter: @wobblycat
Wobbly's travel maps: 2018 Google Map 2019 Google Map 2020 Google Map
Ontario Tourism articles: www.northernontario.travel/author/wobblycat
If you like the show and want to show support, please consider becoming a monthly Patreon subscriber or using PayPal for a one time donation!
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Check out our website for links to our gear, photos of what we talk about, and other cool stuff! www.motorcyclevagabondshow.com/ep17
Mike Huber, from Augusta, Maine is a remote project manager who has focused his life around travel and has managed to work while doing so in 5 different continents. In his former life, he was a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division. This high intensity lifestyle prepared him for his current life as a moto vagabond. May 20th will mark his 3 year anniversary of embracing fulfillment and adventure on his BMW GS1200 and he has no intention of returning to a “normal life”. Mike is currently based in Sedona, Arizona. Happy 3rd vagabond anniversary Mike!
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Mike Huber Warning - Explicit content and vulgar language.
Mike's contact info: FB: www.facebook.com/mike.huber.338 IG: Unanchored_Project_Mgt Email: michael.huber.pmp@gmail.com
If you like the show and want to show support, please consider becoming a monthly Patreon subscriber or using PayPal for a one time donation!
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Check out our website for links to our gear, photos of what we talk about, and other cool stuff! www.motorcyclevagabondshow.com/ep16
Many riders consider riding 1000 miles in 24 hours or less to obtain bragging rights with an Iron Butt Saddlesore 1000 certificate. On this show Dakota and Zee share their stories and tips on how to prepare and survive the ride. https://www.ironbutt.org/
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Dakota Howard Warning - Explicit content and vulgar language.
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Many veterans end up considering a motorcycle vagabond life once they figure out that stationary life doesn't satisfy them. AJ is a medically retired veteran who shares how he maintains a nomadic life while still maintaining his VA medications and benefits on this episode. https://www.va.gov
Commentators: Zee Traveler, Dakota Howard, and AJ Warning - Explicit content and vulgar language.
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Being short doesn't mean you can't ride dirt bikes off-road! Kris Fant tells us how she overcomes being 5'2" with a 27" inseam while riding tall bikes. We also discuss other dirt-riding related stuff so make sure to check out this awesome episode!
Commentators: Zee Traveler,Dakota Howad, and Kris Fant. Warning - Explicit content and vulgar language.
Kris' Stuff Instagram: @freespiritpixie YouTube: For the Love of Knobs Women ADV Riders https://womenadvriders.com/ @womenadvriders
Mounting a Tall Bike https://youtu.be/j46Zzm9Lm0Y (my way) https://youtu.be/PDgsSsoFoZc (Kandi's way) https://youtu.be/_ylw0qaz6uA (Rolling Side Mount)
Loose Surfaces https://youtu.be/Ma31QivEuT8
Training: ADV Woman https://advwoman.com/ https://www.dcdirtcamp.com/
Kris www.womenADVriders.com 425-652-6775
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As mechanically inclined riders, we have tossed together a hodge-podge of tools that we carry to care for our motorcycles and we share what that is on this show! Dakota keeps a kit for off-road riding while Zee carries all that and the kitchen sink for long-term on the road maintenance/repairs. It may even help you build your own custom kit. So please come listen to us play with our tools! (we like when you do that)
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Dakota Howard Warning - Explicit content and vulgar language.
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After Bob hung up for real life stuff (which we don't seem to have), we covered more about the 3 types of drive motorcycles have. More educational crap includes what chain numbers (like 520x112) mean, explanations about which drive is best for which style of riding, lubing/cleaning routines, how to adjust them, and more that I can't remember at this point of writing the show notes.
Commentators: Zee Travelr and Dakota Howard Warning - Explicit content and vulgar language.
Zee's Link Mentions: Sprocket Center - https://sprocketcenter.com/off-road-sprockets/suzuki/dr-350-90-93/off-road-sprocket-kit-performance-steel-sprocket-set-with-your-choice-of-premium-chain-suzuki-dr-350-90-93.html Lube comparison video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnPYdcbcAe0
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Have you ever wondered about the difference between a $17 chain and a $300 chain? In this show, our good friend Bob Marshall, of American Road Runner the book and audio show, comes to share stories of his experiences with chains during his cross-country chopper riding.
Commentators: Zee Traveler, Dakota Haward, and Bob Marshall Warning - Explicit content and vulgar language.
Bob's Stuff: Website - https://americanroadrunnerthebook.com/ Podcast - https://americanroadrunner.podbean.com/ Chain brand - http://www.tsubaki-rider.com/en/omega
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The second most common question a motorcycle vagabond gets is; how do you plan your routes? In this episode, Dakota and Zee both share how they plan their rides, what they do for finding somewhere to sleep, and how they adapt to the never-ending changes that happen while traveling.
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Dakota Howard Warning - Explicit content and vulgar language.
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It's time to make your motorcycle fit you, so what do you do? Spend money on modifications that increase your comfort, of course! In this episode we cover the cheap AND expensive ways you can increase your comfort such as; seat covers, custom seats, wind protection, special undies, and throttle assistance.
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Dakota Howard Warning - Explicit content and vulgar language.
Mentioned Gear: Seat Concepts - https://seatconcepts.com/ Moto Skiveez - https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/riding-gear/moto-skiveez-adventure-skiveez Cramp Buster - https://www.crampbuster.com/ Sheepskin Buttpads - https://alaskaleather.com/collections/sheepskin-buttpads Zee's Windshield - https://www.amazon.com/Slipstreamer-S-06C-Motorcycle-Windshield-Clear/ Gel Pad - https://www.cyclegear.com/parts/speedmetal-gel-seat-pad Bead Seats - https://www.beadrider.com/
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In our first What Grinds Our Gears, we bitch.... a lot. We rag on nomad events, BMWs, KLRs, and various other things. It'll probably piss you off.
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Dakota Howard Warning - Explicit content and vulgar language.
Check out our website for photos of what we talk about, more show notes, and other cool stuff! www.motorcyclevagabondshow.com/ep8
If you're going to travel, you're going to need a way to carry your junk. In this episode, we talk about the various luggage systems we've used plus discuss all the companies that make luggage that costs more than our motorcycles. We cover hard vs soft bags, unconventional storage, the high end, and buying used.
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Dakota Howard Warning - Explicit content and vulgar language.
Zee's Gear - Milk crate - can be sourced from anywhere in the US - Happy Trails - www.happy-trail.com/happy-trails-hard-luggage-systems/happy-trail-imnaha-pannier-each.html - Drakon 40L dry backpack - www.amazon.com/Drakon-Outdoors-40L-Waterproof-Backpack/dp/B071VP536X - Mailbox - www.homedepot.com/p/Architectural-Mailboxes-Centennial-Extra-Large-Capacity-Post-Mount-Parcel-Mailbox-in-Black-with-Premium-Silver-Handle-and-Flag-950020B-10/300118173
Dakota's Gear He sucks and never sent me links for the notes.
Check out our website for links to our gear, photos of what we talk about, and other cool stuff! www.motorcyclevagabondshow.com/ep7
If you ever wondered how to motorcycle travel while needing to carry temperature sensitive medication, such as insulin, Lisa has a solution that can keep you on the road for as long as you want without needing ice. Lisa is a 25 year nurse and a type 1 diabetic, and she's on the show to help anyone struggling to ride while needing medicine. We still don't know why she would talk to losers like us but we all had a wonderful time recording this (hopefully) helpful episode.
Commentators: Zee Traveler, Dakota Howard, and Lisa Roling. Warning - Explicit content and vulgar language.
Message Lisa Roling on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lisa.smokejohnson The recommended Frio cooling bags - https://www.frioinsulincoolingcase.com/
Check out our website for photos of what we talk about, more show notes, and other cool stuff! www.motorcyclevagabondshow.com/ep6
On this episode, we talk about camping pads (or mattresses) and crack a lot of bad jokes. We discuss what we use and what does/doesn't work for us along with the differences between manually inflating, self inflating, and foam. We also talk about the R value, what you need to think about when shopping for a pad, the pros/cons, and some of the various companies you can find gear from. Rest assure, it sounds boring but there's a lot of bad humor and giggling to ease the dryness of the subject.
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Dakota Howard Warning - Explicit content and vulgar language.
If you want more information in a text format, this is a blog about the R-value and the info that we described for the differences between manually inflating, self inflating, foam pads. https://www.gearx.com/blog/knowledge/hikingcamping/how-to-choose-a-sleeping-pad/
Zee's Gear - NeoAir Xtherm (there's cheaper options on other websites) https://www.thermarest.com/sleeping-pads/fast-and-light/neoair-xtherm-sleeping-pad/neoair-xtherm.html
Dakota's Gear -Big Agnes Q-Core Deluxe Sleeping Pad https://www.rei.com/product/115081/big-agnes-q-core-deluxe-sleeping-pad - Thermarest ProLite https://www.thermarest.com/sleeping-pads/fast-and-light/prolite-sleeping-pad/prolite.html
Check out our website for photos of what we talk about, more show notes, and other cool stuff! www.motorcyclevagabondshow.com/ep2
For the first episode of Road Philosophy, we talk about the first and most popular question any vagabond gets asked - "how can you afford this?" Zee discusses what mental changes you have to make to sustain the road life, how much she spends per month, what she spends it on, the various ways to make money on the road, how to save money, etc. Spoiler: there is no magic secret but you can still hear about some great info in this show!
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Dakota Howard Warning - Explicit content and vulgar language.
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We talk with Billy and Bonnie Story Moto ADV about cooking while camping on motorcycles. We discuss how they fed their family of 5 while traveling the US for 16 months on 3 motorcycles, what foods they always carried, some of the interesting meals they've made, and their gear. Oh, plus Zee and Dakota talk about their gear and what they eat on the road too.
Commentators: Zee Traveler, Dakota Howard, Billy Johnson, and Bonnie Johnson. Warning - Explicit content and vulgar language.
Billy and Bonnie Story Moto ADV links: Site - www.StoryMotoADV.com Cookbook Direct Link - www.StoryMotoADV.com/CampUcopia Facebook Page - www.facebook.com/StoryMotoADV Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/Motorcycle.Camp.Cook Youtube - www.youtube.com/StoryMotoADV Instagram - www.instagram.com/Story_Moto_ADV Patreon - www.patreon.com/StoryMotoADV Email - storymotoadv@gmail.com
Zee's Book - https://www.zeetraveler.com/books.html
Zee's gear: Bear Bowl - https://www.bearminimum.org/collections/all Snow Peak Solo pot set - https://www.rei.com/product/668926/snow-peak-titanium-mini-solo-cookset Amazon $10 stove - https://www.amazon.com/AOTU-Portable-Backpacking-Ignition-Wind-Resistance
Dakota's gear: MSR Pocket Rocket - https://www.msrgear.com/stoves/canister-stoves/pocketrocket-2-stove/09884.html
Billy and Bonnie's gear: EverNew Titanium Pot - https://www.amazon.com/EVERNEW-Titanium-Non-Stick-Pot-Fry/dp/B000AQYYEW?th=1&psc=1
Check out our website for photos of what we talk about, more show notes, and other cool stuff! www.motorcyclevagabondshow.com/ep4
In this glorious episode, we discuss everything about sleeping bags and quilts. If you don't know anything about a camping quilt, well... we're here to over-educate you about why we both left sleeping bags to use quilts. We cover how down and synthetic works, pros/cons to both, the products we use, different companies with solid products to research, and what we hated about being strangled by a bag.
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Dakota Howard Warning - Explicit content and vulgar language.
Zee's Gear - Enlightened Equipment Revelation 0 degree quilt https://enlightenedequipment.com/revelation-custom/ - Former attempt at a sleeping bag - REI Lumen 20 https://www.rei.com/product/110921/rei-co-op-lumen-20-sleeping-bag-mens
Dakota's Gear - Hammock Gear 20 degree top quilt https://hammockgear.com/economy-burrow/ - Former useless sleeping bag - Tetons 20 degree https://tetonsports.com/product/trailhead-20f-regular-ultralight-mummy-bag/
Check out our website for photos of what we talk about, more show notes, and other cool stuff! www.motorcyclevagabondshow.com/ep3
This episode is the intro to the Motorcycle Vagabond Show with Zee Traveler and Dakota Howard. We put our worst foot forward... so much for professionalism.
On this segment, we act like superior hammock camping pricks but really we talk about why we both choose them separately over a tent. We go over how hammocks work, some of the misconceptions about them, the ones we use, how Dakota hates ENO because he's too tall for his own good, how Zee is an ENO basic b*tch, the various companies out there, the straps, separate/integrated bug nets, blah blah.
Commentators: Zee Traveler and Dakota Howard Warning - Explicit content and vulgar language.
As mentioned, the ultimate list of hammock companies. http://theultimatehang.com/hammock-manufacturers/
Zee's gear: - First hammock - ENO Singlenest https://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/shop/singlenest-hammock/ - Current hammock - ENO Reactor https://www.rei.com/product/830278/eno-reactor-hammock - Enlightened Equipment Revelation 0 degree quilt https://enlightenedequipment.com/revelation-custom/ - ENO Guardian Bug Net https://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/shop/bug-protection/guardian-bug-net/ - Old straps - ENO Atlas https://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/shop/hammock-suspension/atlas-straps/ - Current Straps - ENO Helios https://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/shop/hammock-suspension/helios-suspension-system/ - MSR Blizzard Stakes https://www.msrgear.com/tents/tent-accessories/blizzard-tent-stakes/05809.html - Old tarp - Hyperlite Mountain Gear 8'x10' cuben fiber/dyneema tarp https://www.hyperlitemountaingear.com/collections/ultralight-backpacking-shelters-tents/products/flat-tarp - Current Tarp - AquaQuest Defender 10'x10' https://aquaquestwaterproof.com/collections/waterproof-tarps/products/defender-heavy-duty-tarp
Dakota's gear: - Kelty Noah 12'x12' tarp https://www.kelty.com/noahs-tarp/ - Dutch Gear 11' half zipped wide https://dutchwaregear.com/product/half-zipped-wide/ - Hammock Gear 20 degree top quilt https://hammockgear.com/economy-burrow/ - Hammock Gear 30 degree under quilt https://hammockgear.com/economy-incubator/
Check out our website for photos of what we talk about, more show notes, and other cool stuff! www.motorcyclevagabondshow.com/ep1