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It really is! I had a blast. Thanks for watching 👍 - Jon

Hey Mike I absolutely love that area. I wish I could have seen it 35yrs ago. Even over the last 12 years of me going there it has changed some. Still plenty of good camping for sure.

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Very cool Wayne. That entire ride is a special place for sure. I loved my time riding in that area. Greenville is one of my favorite SC cities. I will definitely reach out if I adventure of there. Thanks for watching and commenting my friend. You supposed is appreciated - Jon

Oh man Parker those states are outdoor lovers Paradise. I love adventuring in those states. But eyes are always the wilderness sections of the state.

@@MotoOffroadAdventures North Carolina maybe, South Carolina is dead. But I guess North Carolina too considering they got smacked by a flood 🤣

Thanks for the kind words! Comments like this put a big smile on my face. I appreciate you watching my videos. I'm working hard to grow my channel and reach more people. Stay tuned for more adventures! P.S. This video was one of my favorite rides. It is a jeep trail in the Mojave Desert th-cam.com/video/-ucAfSkmAFk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=BPtEYUewz8cBdMv1

That's awesome! The Himalayan will treat you well for sure. It is a great bike for those routes. I'm sure you'll have an incredible adventure. You will have the adventure of a lifetime my friend. I am also trying to get out to do the CDT. Looks like a great route.

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Glad you like them! They are a very solid tire for sure. They handled the MA BDR perfectly for me. I also have been interested in the Anakee wilds. Looks like a great tire. Enjoy your BDR route. - Jon

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💯% I have to say the Oregon Coast is a special place.

David I like the way you think. We would definitely be friends 👍. Thanks for watching - Jon

Hello there. This is the table that I use. amzn.to/3zWHpA1 I have used it for a couple years now and really like it. Thanks for watching - Jon

@@MotoOffroadAdventures super many thanks!

You are 💯% welcome my friend. I will be wrapping up the West coast. Then back to South Carolina for some camping. Stay tuned.

Glad you liked it David. Thanks for the feedback. - Jon

Glad you enjoyed Mike!

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Brandon I 💯% agree with you. CA seems to be an amazing motorcycle state. I only got to do a day on the BDR. I LOVED it and will be planning a trip to do the entire ride once I figure out the logistics. I am already trying to schedule my next CA trip.

I absolutely agree with you Wayne. The entire PCH has been a special ride for me. Much like yourself I am already looking forward to going back and riding it again. Thanks for watching - Jon

🤣 I was wondering why my skin has been so silky smooth lately.

Thanks for sharing your memories! That must have been a great place to grow up. It's amazing how places can evoke such strong nostalgia. Pacific Grove sounds like a lovely little town. I've heard great things about Big Sur, and I'm definitely intrigued by Sea Ranch. Sounds like the perfect escape! Safe travels to you as well! Have a great day - Jon

Yeah, a little different than my South Carolina coastline. This place is gorgeous.

Yes I am loving your California Coast. Absolutely the best pavement I have seen. I saw a lot of signs driving up for Sacramento. I was pretty close by Minnesota standards also. I am so used to going to the Asheville N.C. brewery location (I hope it is still standing) that I forgot that it is indeed a California brewery. I have a friend that lives close to Chico. Sounds like I have a reason to visit now 👍 Thanks for watching my friend. Have a great weekend - Jon

It really is! It was an amazing ride. I prefer dirt to pavement. But this pavement came with amazing views.

I agree with you. My comfort level with my more dominant side strength tricks me into depending on it too much. Then "it" happens.

+1 for more weight on the side with more meat

👍 Thanks for the feedback Matthew. I guess I am more confused 🤣. Have a great night - Jon

I'm right dominant too, and usually go down on my right side. I think a lot of it is circumstantial but maybe our dominant hand is faster to react, making us go down on that side due to the slightly quicker pull on that side once we know we're about to slide

Well thought out Jay. I have a feeling you might be on to something.

Yes Brian I can do that. I have never captured my helmet coms audio before as I use a video grade mic conned to my camera. I will be happy to capture that for you. I will be interested to hear it also. Thanks for watching - Jon

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I guess I'm just ahead of the curve on bike vlogs! 😉 As a small channel, putting lots of effort into it. I appreciate your support. Have a great weekend - Jon

Yep I am thinking the same thing. I had a blast riding this route, the Smokey Mountain 500, and was planning the New BDR-X. Those will be closed for a long time. Very sad. The locals of these small mountain towns have been hit hard.

I am riding in the Perilli Scorpion MT90'S on this trip and on the Mid Atlantic BDR. While these tires are not overly aggressive , I have absolutely loved them. To me they have consistently out performed their ratings. Here is my 7,500 mile review on the tires th-cam.com/video/saxIGV1LieA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=iOmS5lPAiwAb5TXU

That sounds amazing. I believe you are correct I would love that. I have traveled to Utah a few times in our campervan never the bike. Do you have any favorite routes I should look into?

@@MotoOffroadAdventures In Moab you want to do the White Rim Trail. 100 miles that you can do in a day but is best done in 2 days so you can enjoy some of the side trails. Use the Shafer Trail to access it. High desert so no water crossings but lots of rocks. I've done it several times on a variety of bikes and never had a problem. In northern Utah you can ride on the original Pony Express Trail. 120 miles of graded county roads through the mountain ranges and desert plateaus. Not technical but great for a sense of history. I just did it a couple of weeks ago on my Africa Twin and I discover something new every time. Just be aware that there is NO GAS and NO CELL SERVICE for ~200 miles !!

You are awesome my friend! I greatly appreciate the information. I absolutely love Utah and would be super excited to get my bike out there. I'll definitely mark down these trails. Have a great night - Jon

Thanks for watching Sheldon! I'm so happy you enjoyed the views. The Georgia Traverse was a stunning ride for sure. I absolutely loved it. Enjoy your weekend - Jon

Thanks for watching. Yes I still go to the "what did I do wrong" thing also. I can't help but to get on myself a little. When ADV riding, laying the bike down is going to happen sooner or later. So my thoughts on the 450 are limited so far. I hope to test drive one next week. I have watched a lot of reviews and like what I am hearing. However one of the things I personally like best is the low center of gravity and how you sit into the bike not so much on top. I have heard it is more top heavy and rides a bit different. I am excited to ride one and get some good info. All the upgrades sound amazing if the bike still feels like a Himmy. I don't want to give up what makes this bike perfect for me. So it is all about the riding experience.

Thanks 🔥 One of my favorite views.

Yes absolutely beautiful, you are correct. I did enjoy that area. Sounds like you have a really enjoyable ride in front of you on the Himmy. Darn 15 miles you live in a nice place. Happy riding my friend - Jon

Thank you man. I absolutely loved it.

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You are absolutely welcome John. Thanks for watching. Those sound like some drastic troubleshooting steps on that water pump 👍😂 Maybe we can all learn from the "Bloke" Have a great night.

Yep I Love it 💯%. I need to remember that one sometimes. As crazy as it sounds if you have to park your bike but the tent always lean it away from the tent.

Yes 👍 I swear I am a rain magnet when I ride. 🤦‍♂️

Hey Lincoln. The BMW's thermostat stopped working is what they found. A ticking time bomb to over heat. I absolutely love my Himmy. Over 11,000 miles. 7,000 of that off road and it has been great. There might not be a perfect bike out there, but I could not make a better bike for me.

My model came with the CEAT tire. Overall not a bad tire. But I got 3500 Miles / 5632 km on them. My rear tire tread was very worn on that point and I had a little cupping on the front.

Thanks Mike! I appreciate you checking out the video. Have a good weekend. Time for a little football today..... Go Bears!

Right on! I am in the exact same boat. They MT90'S have been really great no complaints. But I do want to get something more aggressive also. I am looking at the DSport myself. I am looking at some Motoz, Shinko, and a few others. Those DSport look great. I also am a little worried about losing too much of that good highway performance.

I agree completely. I've read reviews that some people have great highway performance and others say the dsports are garbage on the highway (,which makes more sense). Hopefully what you chose works well for you. It'll be interesting to watch how it goes!!

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