New motorcycle reveal

[cardboardreindeer]

4:00 "Mind you, I'm not going to be giving up sportbike vlogging any time soon" :( such lies

[simplystrick]

THE ICE ROAD! EPIC!

[billmaa]

@simplystrick Indeed Rob, the Ice Road....Thanks for stopping by

[Igneale]

If you want to see some prudish hoes you are going the complete wrong direction my friend, J/J. I gotta say, for the first time I am both envious and admire you and Tracy for this one. This is what I'd love to do, good luck to you both. Take it easy and use protection in Prudhoe lol.

[billmaa]

@Igneale It took me quite a bit to figure out the pun here...Hahah, I'm sure they aren't up that direction..Thanks man..

[canis002]

you do that trip.. and in the end of it.. i will get a foto of you guys... in my desk with the words "role models" on it!

you better belive i'll do that =)

[billmaa]

@canis002 I have to say this is be one of the best comments I've ever gotten...Thanks Johny, you made my day!

[jakesterdude]

Awesome, they showed this road in the British TV series ice road truckers, bloody scary !

[JimNtexas]

I told you that buying a new bike would make you feel better!

[billmaa]

@JimNtexas The irony is that you left that comment within hours of purchasing that girl...

[markbeermonster]

I wish I was comming aswell... I just serviced my bike today...

Good luck on your trip dude

[Nickpatient]

Why is there a BMW badge on the KLR?

[pri24511]

Love the Kawi KLR. Hope you have lots of fun.

[MadStu]

Awesome, wish I was coming with you.

[billmaa]

@MadStu Thanks Stu, you are invited my friend..

[smashingbugs]

Nice bike for a gr8 adventure.. Hope it gives you a lot of Joy !

[billmaa]

@smashingbugs Thanks man, should be a pretty good time

[iopghjk001]

you should weld a chassy and connect all 3(or 4) throttles and ride all 3(or 4) bikes at once :d

[billmaa]

@iopghjk001 Haha, that would be something to see

[johnfash]

love this vid! good work as usual mate

[billmaa]

@johnfash Thanks John

[KeukaRyder]

3:00, Tracy's "Got Wheelies?" T-shirt. Great!

2:38, Are you holding a copy of "MC Vlogging for Dummies"? :->

I'm guessing next year for Alaska.

[billmaa]

@KeukaRyder Downshift83 gave that shirt to Trace...and yes, it's a copy of Vlogging for dummies =)

[OkiHondaGirl]

Can't believe how much fun you guys get to have. And only the 6th most dangerous road in the world?? -_- Be careful out there!!!

[billmaa]

@OkiHondaGirl Unfortunately for that road, I'm the sixth most dangerous rider in the world..so it should be an even match =)

[saradominswordrule]

haha! tracy on the back on the bike! he hugs your back haha

why was tracy in the back of ur car lol????

btw thats a nice new bike =D!

[billmaa]

@saradominswordrule That's some pretty old footage, we thought it would be funny to ride two up on a baby ninja...the other footage was from this summer and Trace was in the back of Downshift83s truck..

[saradominswordrule]

@billmaa what ever you guys do it seems to either impress me or make me laugh =D

[byker4lyfe1]

ok bill why do you wanna even go to alaska??????? um cold ... snow... bad roads... and you wanna do this on a 650??? you sure are a glutton for punishment arent you??? well if ya make the trip will you PLEASE stop by sandpoint on the way???  it is a little out of the way but you can still get to alaska BY WAY OF SANDPOINT... lol pardon the pun lol

[billmaa]

@byker4lyfe1 Lol, we are going there because it's there =) laughing at us, saying we can't do it

[aapinator]

What's the song man? It's not in the description or credits? Need to know

[billmaa]

@aapinator it's called teardrop, by massive attack

[vChipGivesThemSight]

It's a KLR world invasion! AtlasRider is riding one to south-america.

[billmaa]

@vChipGivesThemSight So I hear, it's a bulletproof bike =)

[heartlesspinto]

Alaska... My uncle rode to alaska a few years ago. Not to the arctic circle, but somewhere in alaska. He told me how some of the roads were so straight that he was watching movies on his ipod.

[billmaa]

@heartlesspinto it's a huge place, I'm sure there is every road you can possibly imagine..

[Fotoez]

Sounds like a great trip. Will be looking forward to vids from it.

[billmaa]

@Fotoez it won't be till next summer, got the bikes early so we could practice..Thanks for commenting

[ceakoth]

Awesome! Sounds like a sweet trip and and a fellow kawi dual sport rider i gotta say, nice choice! You'll have to tell us what you think after a few hundred miles! Congrats on the new bike!

[billmaa]

@ceakoth KLR guy? sweet...it's good to have folks online that know the bike...(I've only got a bout 30 miles on mine, still learning it's ins and out) Thanks man

[geesisfreak]

Muuahahaha! Your journey to the dark side is nearly complete. Before you know it you will be criss-crossing the countryside on a Concours and spending the weekends cruising on a Vulcan!! Muuuahahahaha!

[billmaa]

@geesisfreak Lol, your crystal ball is a bit fuzzy..Honda simply doesn't import a suitable dual sport these days...they make em, but they don't import em...grrrr

[geesisfreak]

@billmaa Yeah, but five years ago if someone had said you would have as many Kawis in your garage as Hondas what would you have told them? Anyway, I'm just yanking your chain man! Watch out for the 'squiters. They are like giant dialysis machines up there, except you don't get your blood back! Later man!

[billmaa]

@geesisfreak Haha, no worries, the Irony is that if you get in the way back machine to six years ago, in my garage you would've found 2 kawies and 2 yamahas =)

[FTORC1]

You like Lisa from IRT also, Billy? She lives up there in Wasilla. Bring me a souvenir. Lisa Kelly's phone number! ROFLMAO

[billmaa]

@FTORC1 Haha, yeah guilty as charged...I dunno if I could give that up if I got it ...Lol

[JefferyCav]

no!! not a klr... lol good luck

[billmaa]

@JefferyCav You KTM guys...you're so loyal..Lol..thanks man..

[twistedkeys1]

Sweet sweet sweet!!!! ITS A KLR! OMG So now you're a dual sport ADV rider!!! Sweet!

anyway... i have always wanted to take my 50cc scooter from Miami to the arctic circle. sounds fun XD

[billmaa]

@twistedkeys1 You would totally be my hero if you could do that on a 50cc...lol, thanks man..

[StraightArrow1000]

nice bike billy. one day i will ride to alaska.. on a yamaha r1 :D have a safe trip

[billmaa]

@StraightArrow1000 It can be done, at least to Fairbanks...Then things get a bit crazy after that...haha.. Thanks man

[billmaa]

@VE6AMT it won't be till next summer, but I'll keep ya updated

[billmaa]

@DJCipster4BREAKS He knew about it before, he was pretty stoked to see me join the club

[renrennaka03]

Alaska is the last state that dyna98 needs to get to... You all taking him with? He's makin' me crazy right now because he has no bike... In fact, he's been eying up my bike! Your next adventure sounds awesome!

[billmaa]

@renrennaka03 Well tell Mike he is definitely invited..hopefully his bike will get there soon =)

[Shorty111R]

Damn Billmaa, I am properly jealous. I've always wanted to conquer Alaska by bike.  Good on you guys for proving to Ewan McGregor and Charlie Boorman that you don't need a huge budget, two brand new, FREE motorcycles, a support crew, and a camera man to do it.

[billmaa]

@Shorty111R I have respect for those guys, but I've always thought that they cheated a bit..I'm looking so forward to getting out there and seeing what it'll be like...Thanks for commenting..

[Shorty111R]

Damn Billmaa. I am jealous this. I've always wanted to conquer Alaska by bike.

[RedanWhiteRebel]

Noooo Billy...a dagger straight through the heart.....lol. Are you telling me that Navythomas8 stole that KLR over BMW decal idea haha. I will look forward to the vlogs of that adventure no end but listening to NT8 is going to be painful lol.

[billmaa]

@RedanWhiteRebel I've been outta town for work, but I honestly thought about doing a cameo in a NT8 video...I was going to wear some of lesser known gear and just roll up on him and pull it all off and say..."Uh oh, there are now two of us!" =) But please, don't pull back your KLR punches at NT8 on my account...I love watching them =)

[RedanWhiteRebel]

@billmaa Nah I won't ......we both enjoy that too much to stop......lol.

[billmaa]

@RedanWhiteRebel Whew! I'm glad..

[motopix45]

SuperMoto that Beesh!

[billmaa]

@motopix45 I'm gonna when we get back

[DannyBoy9514]

nice klr !

[billmaa]

@DannyBoy9514 Thanks Danny

[dctim]

....You guys are so fucked!

[billmaa]

@dctim Lol, probably

[TheWestRyders]

bowhunting only lol? i like ur new kawa ^^

[billmaa]

@TheWestRyders Thanks guys

[Fuzion180]

awesome! some amazing scenery, nice bunch of bikes man >.< lol

[billmaa]

@Fuzion180 Thank you

[AviBaby18]

haha i love your garage... klr.. turn round.. CBR VFR and NINJA!! <3 oh yeahhh

[billmaa]

@AviBaby18 Thanks man, it's a good bunch

[RainesPhotography]

Someone ben watching IRT?

[billmaa]

@RainesPhotography It took me a bit to get what you were talking about...and yes I watch it, but only because I have a weird crush on Lisa..Haha

[RainesPhotography]

@billmaa hahahahahaahha somethin about a girl driving a big rig huh? hhahahahaha your awesome Billy!

[billmaa]

@RainesPhotography Lol, I can't help it...she is something special

[matth1138]

congrats on the new ride d00d!

[billmaa]

@matth1138 Thanks Matt

[TheHappyThought]

That is so SWEET! I am so glad to see some more KLR riders out there. My husband and I plan to take our KLR650's to Alaska for a road trip.

Pavement, Mud, Dirt and Gravel...the klr's do it all. Have fun on and off road. Great Video

[billmaa]

@TheHappyThought Thanks Happy, I almost sent you a PM to let you know before I posted this..KLR folks have to stick together...but I couldn't get good internet connection for a few days..I'm just learning what the KLR can do..it's a blast..

[RC62]

Oh boy that looks like it is going to be one incredible journey. :D

[billmaa]

@RC62 Should be a good time, I'm nervous and excited even thought it's 9-10 months away...Thanks Rob

[ThaBR33D]

Nice CSI music lol. or is it law and order? Something on cable...

[billmaa]

@ThaBR33D it's from House =)

[ThaBR33D]

@billmaa Oh, thought it was familiar hahaha...

[yurkia360]

YAY another KLR!

[billmaa]

@yurkia360 Heck yeah

[dodgerider26]

Welcome to the 650 club! Learn to hate the 4 bangers now...

[billmaa]

@dodgerider26 Lol, I have two inline fours and a Vfour right next to the lunger...I'm still pretty loyal..haha

[bjlcrew]

sick vid

[billmaa]

@bjlcrew Thanks bro

[quwers]

Thanks for the pictures of the Dalton Highway, I am currently reading about a man who cycled from the top of Alaska to Patagonia on a tandem. Tis cool.

[billmaa]

@quwers when I was looking for pics I think I saw some of them of the guy you are talking about...that's an awesome ride

[dv8tion242]

This could be very interesting! OWD did the Dalton Highway with a pair of BMW's (1200/800) and a KTM (990)..

[billmaa]

@dv8tion242 I dig those guys, I gotta check that out

[bfmv580]

Awesome man, I like KLRs. The arctic circle? Are you serious, that is gonna be such a great trip dude. Can't wait to see the series, as always :-)

[billmaa]

@bfmv580 Well, we won't be leaving until next summer, we bought the bikes early so we could practice on them for a bit..but it should be an incredible journey, Thanks Josh

[truered10]

Awesome choice man, seriously looking forward to the Next Chapter! "Bring It On"

[billmaa]

@truered10 Heck Yeah TJ..lets do it!

[torberry]

oh god this looks epic...

[billmaa]

@torberry Lets hope so!

[extreme601]

I love House so much :P

Excellent reveal video, hugely looking forward to the upcoming ones :)

[billmaa]

@extreme601 I agree, it's a great show..I didn't remember this was the opening theme until I posted lol..Thanks my friend

[8cuttlefish8]

Woooooo!!!!! Indestructible bike u got there Billy! Im stoked u chose a KLR :).

[billmaa]

@8cuttlefish8 I looked at two of them, the first one was Kawa Green like yours..lol, but I gotta better deal on this one so I went with the silver and black..Thanks Jeremy

[crazybart21]

I bet downshift83 will be pleased, if he's still alive.

Nice bike and good luck on the trip, dont freeze.

grtz Bart

[billmaa]

@crazybart21 downy texted me a few days ago..he's fine, just crazy busy with work..and well needs a bike to go vlogging..I'm not sure what his opinion of the KLR is...He is pretty much a sportbike only kinda guy..

[Dannurv]

Agreed,,, Epic!!

[houltmac]

This is gonna be epic

[billmaa]

@houltmac I hope so =)

[rebelyell91]

(: Another chapter in BWOM - Great video man, I had no idea the Dalton Highway was that epic. :D

As always - I'm looking forward to this and your KLR vlogs :P

[billmaa]

@rebelyell91 Tracy and I have be researching it for years, it's a scary place, but if you can pull it off, you can truly call yourself an adventure rider =)

[rebelyell91]

@billmaa lol is that a challenge? :P Perhaps one day I will experience that road

[billmaa]

@rebelyell91 Kinda, more so a challenge to myself to see if I can actually pull this off =)

[Itsreload]

Woooohooo KLR is taking over! How many of us are doing the tSouth America Tip trip? The KLR way down?

[billmaa]

@Itsreload We are going up....and then I'm bring it home and motarding it!

[Kodiak31415]

I think the KLR is becoming the bike to have if you are a v-logger. The reign of the ninja 250 is over.

[billmaa]

@Kodiak31415 Crazy huh? the baby ninja will always have its place in the motorvlogger hall of fame Lol

[NodnarbRS]

have you seen the KTM 950SE?... awe inspiring

[billmaa]

@NodnarbRS I'm not a big fan of the Adventure..but you're right on the SE..that thing is a bad mo fo

[phantomx2003]

Billmaa you could tell me you were gonna ride a motorcycle into space and I would watch it. lol Man but your next trip looks crazy fun.  No way in hell I would do it.. but fun nether or less.

[billmaa]

@phantomx2003 Thanks my friend, I hope we do ya proud

[eltatertoto]

ur supposed to play bon jovi on the Dalton duh! haha

[billmaa]

@eltatertoto Lol, I totally have to google this to figure out what you mean =)

[DumbDuck44]

House music for the road. I mean [in Peter Griffin voice] ".... ROAD HOUSE."

Its no Strom, but you know... Grats on the KLR! =P

PS: Whats with the beamer badge tho? You need to at least put black tape over the Kawasaki logo to fool nebody. :D

[billmaa]

@DumbDuck44 I couldn't help but think of the Road House reference alot when putting this video together..."His name is Dalton" alot folks have asked about that decal...it's actually KLR sticker in the same font and style as the famous BMW propeller logo....it's a bit of a poke in the ribs to the GS1200, joke being that are paying $10k more simply for the badge...the previous owner put it on, but I think I'll keep it, its a good conversation piece =)

[distortedfears]

you prolly just made rebel cum in his pants.

[billmaa]

@distortedfears I texted him a pic of it a few days ago, he was pretty excited that I've joined the club

[pch0mey]

Inspiration from AtlasRider?

[billmaa]

@pch0mey Not even a lil bit..

[pch0mey]

@billmaa Really? You two not friends or something?

[billmaa]

@pch0mey Nothing like that, I'm sure Bill is a nice guy...I just don't pay much attention to him..

[Cybergasm01]

This should interesting to follow

[billmaa]

@Cybergasm01 I hope so

[chado34]

@DJCipster4BREAKS jumping.... how about flipping circles!

[arakitai]

Just AWESOME...

[billmaa]

@arakitai Thank you

[L0YALMISFIT]

was that a BMW symbol on the side?

[billmaa]

@L0YALMISFIT Naw, its a KLR logo that is making fun of the BMW one

[pulse0000]

Cool new bike Billy and have fun freezing you nuts off in Alaska!

[billmaa]

@pulse0000 Lol, we'll be going in summer...but it'll still be pretty cold lol

[tdad71302]

nice

[billmaa]

@tdad71302 Thanks man

[xox945]

coool..

[SKStylez]

nice! you have so many rides..

[billmaa]

@SKStylez Thanks man, I have a few

[davidhowellca]

Sweet! Nice BMW sticker you have on that Kawi ;) Is that in honor of McGregor and Boorman?

[billmaa]

@davidhowellca It's a KLR decal that looks like the BMW logo...its a joke, that the only thing that makes a BMW worth $10K more than the KLR is the badge..=)

[conniption89]

1 second into it and i'm already thumbing it up for the House theme song lol

[billmaa]

@conniption89 I have the first few seasons of House on dvd (I mean, hello? he rides a CBR1000RR! I have to) but I didn't even remember this was the theme song till after I uploaded it =)

[kary1982v6]

KLR seems to be a popular choice.. I have been seriously looking at the Triumph Tiger.. If push comes to shove and I cannot afford it when my current bike gives out completely I will probably end up getting the v-Strom, Versys, or another one that I have looked at but cannot remember what it was now... look forward to more to come!

[billmaa]

@kary1982v6 Tracy bought one too..we thought it would be smart to have the same bike to be able to share our knowledge if we get in a pinch

[Thaibiker85]

nice!! a dual sport is on my list for sure.

[billmaa]

@Thaibiker85 it's alot of fun

[motochron]

Dude, you are going to beat me to Alaska...Dangit! Or maybe I will see....you....there? Hmnnn. Great video bud, as always. :)

[billmaa]

@motochron Lol, they don't allow CBR600RR's on the Dalton =) Thanks Chris

[ZMagic97]

I bet Jeff got a hard-on watching this.

[burtonrider316]

@ZMagic97 haha i bet he did

[billmaa]

@ZMagic97 Hahaha, He had a bit of prior knowledge =)

[zx6roy]

Looks like a life changing adventure, looking forward to the ride. Hope you both vlog extensively thru out the trip!!!

[billmaa]

@zx6roy I'm sure we will, thanks man

[rolpal619]

That's awesome, Bill. That would be an adventure to see. Nice bike.

[billmaa]

@rolpal619 Thanks Roland, should be alot of fun

[y2kxj]

should be nice the fall.. just watch a vlog of 2 people doing that trip in the winter

[billmaa]

@y2kxj Haha, I don't think it can be done in winter..not on bikes anyway...but we won't be taking off till summer of 2011