500 Miles Across Wyoming! 1975 Honda XL350 vs 1969 Yamaha DT-1 | Common Tread XP

Once upon a time, dirt roads were the only roads. In Wyoming there are more dirt roads than almost anywhere else, so Ari and Zack decided to step back in time. They found two vintage dual-sports, a 1975 Honda XL350 and a 1969 Yamaha DT-1, and tried to ride all the way from the eastern border Nebraska to the western border with Utah, without their tires touching pavement. The boys faced snow, wind, and mud for days, and at the end they came home with another epic Common Tread XP adventure.

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[Tanshanomi]

There are a lot of big-network “reality” shows that could learn a thing or two from CTXP. No hokey, contrived plot devices; no moronic, manufactured “drama” — just genuine, highly entertaining, beautifully shot, intelligent content. Zack and Ari get a lot of the credit, of course, but Director Spenser Robert and the rest of the production crew should be equally proud. Your stuff is a master class.

[OperatorDrewski]

The production quality of these are insane! Props to the camera crew, Zack n Ari for making great videos!

[jg]

As someone who literally just picked up a 1975 Honda XL350, I appreciate this video so much.

[joeyshmoey]

That brought back some memories from the early 1970s. I was in the U.S. Air Force when I bought my NEW Honda XL350 which looked the same, except for a blue and silver tank; and another airman I was friends with bought a new Yamaha DT-1 250cc just like in the video. We were stationed at a base in Georgia, and we would love woods riding and fire road racing on the red clay dirt. The sound track of the 4 stroke Honda with the 2 stroke Yamaha was very familiar. I eventually built my XL350 to be a clone of the XL350 motor in the XL350 that won the 'Baja 1000' that year. The winning XL350 was built by Bill Bell at American Honda Racing. Bored and stroked to 449cc, 12:1 compression, needle bearing cam, and much more. It was a beast after the upgrades.

[naustin]

Omg Zach’s David Attenborough impression is epic!

[adamsteely]

I wish there were hundreds of these long adventure videos to watch 24/7

[MrSpeed-ltgr]

The relationship/friendship between these 2 friends is something I have longed for my entire life. I admire your friendship Zack and Ari.

[actarusfleed]

Their tough perseverance throughout all the weather and road conditions is remarkable, their enthusiasm is something greatly to admire. Other guys would have given up a long time ago.

[endriolima]

This gives me huge Top Gear special vibes. Back with Jeremy, Richard and James on their adventures with budget cars that always surprised the viewers with their strength. Thanks guys, this is awesome. I'm a biker and always looked for a show like top gear but with bikes, and you guys are delivering. This is so awesome.

[Automan]

Just insane, the quality of this, these two are a national treasure. And thanks Revzilla for giving them a platform to shine

[mordaccadrom]

I watched this for a second time (11 months later) and even watched the rebuild of that DT-1 several months after the trip. My 1st "real" bike was that same model DT-1 on the back trails thru the woods and power lines of Alabama. I can attest 1st hand to its legendary durability. This video brought back a lot of and made me very proud of the bikes, and you guys for doing such a crazy ride. Made me feel 14 again! LOL. Good on you guys! Thanks for the flash-back.

[brucecampbell]

Way back when, I owned a 1968 DT 1.
It was one bad ass bie back then.
When the new 1973 DT3 came out, my buddy and I bought two of them, consecutive serial numbers.
Again, the Yamahas were indestructible, both were 250 cc
Ran many endures and a few motocross with them.
I'm 82 now and bikeless, but, I still have a few old trophy and a lifetime of memorys.

[trevortan]

Can’t wait to see restoration videos for both the DT-1 and XL350! Really amazing job Ari and Zack! Seeing you guys in action and not giving up was so frickin wholesome!

[cullaneven]

You guys nailed it. I rode my Yamaha DT 175 on every dirt road in Sweetwater County growing up in the 90's. Watching this felt like I was teenager again, helping my buddies out of the mud, climbing the loose sandstone hills, exploring the dessert. You were also blessed with all the unpredictable and ever changing weather this state has to offer.

[alanmiyagishima]

Man you guys rock I had Honda xl350 back in high school I rode it on the roads and any dirt roads that I saw but nothing like you guys did MLR

[paultaylor]

Just saw this! Wow! I was 16 and bought my first bike 75 XL350. Silver and blue. My boy Tom lived down the road. He had the DT1. We did all the fire roads in New Haven. West Rock Ridge & Baldwin Dr Baby! If my folks only knew. 😮 Thanks for bringing me back.

[Drqul]

All the videos you have produced together over the years really are inspiring, encouraging and highly entertaining.
It's a wonder how you guys haven't been winning Emmy awards!?

[LivefilmLTD]

I don’t know if anyone from the Revzilla team will read this, but thank you all for putting out such amazing content! Zack and Ari keep putting themselves through hell for the entertainment of others and to show why riding the iron horse is an incredible experience. Great job to the production team as usual and keep up the phenomenal work!

[howiefrank]

Guys this was an absolute gem. Literally feel like I was on the trip with you! The highs, the lows - and just when I thought the limits had been reached, you just kept going. Can’t say thanks enough!

[JustinOliverMusic]

Those bikes are so badass. Those old girls didn't know the meaning of the word quit, and neither did the boys. Great job, guys.