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Billy Tyo
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 27 ก.ย. 2012
Dirt Biking, Dual Sport Motorcycling, Adventure Touring, Cycling, and whatever else we can think of. Follow along as we ride and talk about dirt bikes, participate in off road racing, and take dual sport adventure touring trips.
Motorcycles:
Billy: 2021 Honda CRF450RL, 2021 KTM 250 XCF
Jake: 2019 Honda CRF450L, 2020 KTM 250 XCF
Motorcycles:
Billy: 2021 Honda CRF450RL, 2021 KTM 250 XCF
Jake: 2019 Honda CRF450L, 2020 KTM 250 XCF
Last day on the Trans America Trail, three years ago #transamericatrail #honda #crf450l #dualsport
Three years ago Jake and I finished the Trans America Trail on our dual sport motorcycles. We started in West Virginia and went east to the Atlantic Ocean at Cape Hatteras North Carolina, then traveled west the entire length of the United States on backroads and trails ending up at the Pacific Ocean at Port Orford Oregon.
6000 miles and 30 days of continuous riding, it was the trip of a lifetime and many great memories were made, including the opening clip of Jake crashing as he attempted to dismount a large rock on the Pacific Coast, we both got a good laugh out of that one.
If you are considering and epic journey like this, my advice would be to stop considering it and just do it. Life is short seize the day.
6000 miles and 30 days of continuous riding, it was the trip of a lifetime and many great memories were made, including the opening clip of Jake crashing as he attempted to dismount a large rock on the Pacific Coast, we both got a good laugh out of that one.
If you are considering and epic journey like this, my advice would be to stop considering it and just do it. Life is short seize the day.
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High Point AMA Pro Motocross Race
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We had a great time at the 2024 High Point National Pro Motocross Race. #amamotocross #mx #motocross
Dirt Bike Teardown and Rebuild, Part 12 - Installing the Rear Shock
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In this video we continue the teardown and restoration of the 2021 KTM 250 XCF dirt bike in our 'Dirt Bike Teardown and Rebuild' series. In this episode we Install the rear shock.
Dirt Bike Teardown and Rebuild, Part 11 - New Plastics for the Front End
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Dirt Bike Teardown and Rebuild, Part 11 - New Plastics for the Front End
Dirt Bike Teardown and Rebuild, Part 10 - Working on the Front End
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Dirt Bike Teardown and Rebuild, Part 10 - Working on the Front End
Dirt Bike Teardown and Rebuild, Part 9 - Reinstalling the front forks
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Dirt Bike Teardown and Rebuild, Part 9 - Reinstalling the front forks
Dirt Bike Teardown and Rebuild, Part 8 - Cleaning the radiator, radiator guard, and pipe
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Dirt Bike Teardown and Rebuild, Part 8 - Cleaning the radiator, radiator guard, and pipe
Dirt Bike Teardown and Rebuild, Part 7 - Installing the wiring harness, ECU and throttle body
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Dirt Bike Teardown and Rebuild, Part 7 - Installing the wiring harness, ECU and throttle body
Dirt Bike Teardown and Rebuild, Part 6 - Installing the Airbox, Subframe, and Wiring Harness
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Dirt Bike Teardown and Rebuild, Part 6 - Installing the Airbox, Subframe, and Wiring Harness
Dirt Bike Teardown and Rebuild, Part 5 - Servicing the Steering Stem and Bearings
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Dirt Bike Teardown and Rebuild, Part 5 - Servicing the Steering Stem and Bearings
Dirt Bike Teardown and Rebuild, Part 4 - Cleaning the Frame and Wiring Harness
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Dirt Bike Teardown and Rebuild, Part 4 - Cleaning the Frame and Wiring Harness
Dirt Bike Teardown and Rebuild, Part 3 - Removing Wiring Harness and Handlebar Controls
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Dirt Bike Teardown and Rebuild, Part 3 - Removing Wiring Harness and Handlebar Controls
Dirt Bike Teardown and Rebuild, Part 2 - Removing Subframe and Airbox
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Dirt Bike Teardown and Rebuild, Part 2 - Removing Subframe and Airbox
Dirt Bike Teardown and Rebuild, Part 1 - Removing Suspension and Engine
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Dirt Bike Teardown and Rebuild, Part 1 - Removing Suspension and Engine
Last Day in Colorado, The Trans America Trail, Day 21, (CO)
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Last Day in Colorado, The Trans America Trail, Day 21, (CO)
Anatomy of a Crash, The Trans America Trail, Day 20, (CO) Part 2
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Anatomy of a Crash, The Trans America Trail, Day 20, (CO) Part 2
Engineer Pass, The Trans America Trail, Day 20, (CO) Part 1
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Engineer Pass, The Trans America Trail, Day 20, (CO) Part 1
Amazing Colorado Trails, The Trans America Trail in detail, Day 19, (CO) Part 2
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Amazing Colorado Trails, The Trans America Trail in detail, Day 19, (CO) Part 2
Continental Divide Trail, The Trans America Trail in detail, Day 19, (CO) Part 1
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Continental Divide Trail, The Trans America Trail in detail, Day 19, (CO) Part 1
Tough Day in the Saddle! The Trans America Trail in detail, Day 15, (CO)
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Tough Day in the Saddle! The Trans America Trail in detail, Day 15, (CO)
Big Climb! The Trans America Trail in detail, Day 14, (KS, NM, CO)
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Big Climb! The Trans America Trail in detail, Day 14, (KS, NM, CO)
Crash on the TAT! The Trans America Trail in detail, Day 13, (OK, KS)
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Crash on the TAT! The Trans America Trail in detail, Day 13, (OK, KS)
Into Oklahoma, The Trans America Trail in detail, Day 12, (AR, OK)
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Into Oklahoma, The Trans America Trail in detail, Day 12, (AR, OK)
Cruising Through the Ozarks, The Trans America Trail in detail, Day 11, (AR)
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Cruising Through the Ozarks, The Trans America Trail in detail, Day 11, (AR)
Slipping and Sliding through the Arkansas Mud, The Trans America Trail in detail, Day 10, (MS, AR)
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Slipping and Sliding through the Arkansas Mud, The Trans America Trail in detail, Day 10, (MS, AR)
The Trans America Trail in detail, Day 9, (TN, MS)
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The Trans America Trail in detail, Day 9, (TN, MS)
Is the Cherokee National Forest the Best Riding on the TAT?? TAT in detail, Day 8 (TN)
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Is the Cherokee National Forest the Best Riding on the TAT?? TAT in detail, Day 8 (TN)
The Trans America Trail in detail, Day 7, (NC)
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The Trans America Trail in detail, Day 7, (NC)
Great video and great Riding .. thank you for sharing
That would scare the crap out of me.
Great way to start the day thanks for sharing
Is this recent video? Is the fall foliage delayed?
Yes, it was from two weeks ago
I need to visit. That's gorgeous 😊
I was hoping that you would show how you attached the lower strap on the exhaust side. The only place it can go is near the exhaust. Near the riser on the frame by your calf. I had it there but started to smell burning plastic from the strap melting. It’s to close to the front exhaust bracket mount. I might need to heat wrap my exhaust.
Yeah, you have to be really careful with how you strap it, we almost burned one of ours too. I don’t remember exactly how we did it.
Don't y'all know you're ruining the video by talking
It didnt matter how high the clifs are, from 100 feet on they kill you. So enjoy the ride and stop mention it over and over again. Nice vid otherwise.
Is there a river right behind that lodge? Pretty sure I've stopped there to take pics on my street bike.
I think there is a creek behind it
Yall both on 450s? Seems like just enough bike for the TAT . Them big ol adventure bikes great on open roads but not so much when colorado serves up some super technical single track. My son is 7(I'm 52) hoping we can have some father son adventures when he's ready Keep it up guys
Yes sir, we are both on 450’s. It was the perfect bike for me on the TAT, big enough for pavement, and a blast on the trails.
@@BillyTyo after some research sounds like anything smaller might be too small. Bought my Honda 150f a couple years ago and I loved it Honda is my favourite so far. Although the Husqvarna 300i looks soo sweet. have Husqvarna dreams and Honda money lol
What motorcycles are you guys riding?
I want to sincerely thank you and your son for doing this video series. I recently retired and did a good bit of the TAT on a Tiger 900 in July and August, including Black Bear Pass. You were 100% right not to do it on a big adventure bike!!! Like my kids, I didn't listen and man was it scary. I mention you and your son in my video, Black Bear Pass the Descent Part 2. Thank you again for inspiring me to adventure ride. It's changed my life for the better.
I am interested in doing the TAT and found your channel here. Where can I find Parts 1-8? If they are available.
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Allowing room between you and your partner is always a good idea. Like you say, momentum is important, and you don’t want to be slowed down in uneven terrain. It also prevents you from getting roosted. I’m thinking about going with the trail tech navigation devices because it allows you to keep track of your partner on the trail, which is a convenient feature. Do you recall what tire pressure y’all were running? Seemed to do good with traction and no punctures...
I don’t remember exactly, but it was around 25 pounds
Not too much weight. You just can’t ride. 😂
Very true
How many oil changes did you do on your trip?
I think we did 5 or 6 over the 30 days trip
This is not the trans america trail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do you have any information on the specific route you took?
We downloaded maps from Sam’s website (www.transamtrail.com/), and from GPS Kevin’s website (www.gpskevinadventurerides.com/), and did a mix of the two maps. We picked the routes that looked the most interesting each day. We had gps tracks on our phones, but we both lost our phones near the end of the trip (thanks to RAM mount)
@@BillyTyo you should make a video in detail about the route and what you did and didn't like. I know you mentioned in one of your videos that you would make one and I would appreciate it. I am looking to do the trip next year and I would like to ride a CRF 450L just like the two of you.
@@ChuckSwift1 that’s a good idea, I need to work on that
That was an awesome adventure! Do you still have those bikes?
No, we sold them. I wish I still had mine, really miss it.
@@BillyTyo get another price is right for a kitted one.
How much is a kitted one going for?
I ride an 1190r and I saw nothing at ALL that would give me any concern-issue.. Why do you need to say that over and over lol? Ridden worse with wife as pillion
Seems like it was just yesterday. I loved following your TAT adventure.
Man it really does, but then again it seems like a lifetime ago. Glad you enjoyed it, we sure did.
Great video. It's amazing how much a person needs (and needs to spend) to get properly outfitted for an adventure like this, but it's no doubt worth it to have good quality gear when you're doing a big long distance adventure trip. And now you have those things for future trips too.
Thank you, it’s a lot of work preparing for a trip like the TAT, but it’s worth it
Hey man sweet mods - about to do the same to my CRF450RL - I have an O2 sensor on my stock exhaust , my question is , Do you know if the Vortex eliminates the need for the O2 sensor Thank you !!
Hm, I am not sure about that. Maybe check with one of the CRF450L Facebook groups
Is that really on the TAT?
This is a hard option on GPS Kevin’s TAT route. We used both Sam’s and Kevin’s maps and picked the most interesting looking route each day.
@@BillyTyo , GPS Kevin is selling copies of the routes Sam made? Sam spent most of his life creating those routes. That is sad that someone would capitalize on that. So, basically you are not doing the TAT.
Rainbow Trail is actually 100 miles long. I've done the upper 75 miles back and forth over 3 trips. It's awesome and awful at the same time.
Yeah, we only did a small section of it, I would love (hate) to see the rest of it.
@@BillyTyo if you had gone south from your entry point, you’d have seen the many 1/4 mile long, bowling ball sized rock gardens that are edge to edge of the trail. Then it gets rad, then it gets rough…it’s got every good and bad thing about Colorado trail riding. Also, my brother bailed off that same area on the ridge and his bike (01 XR400) went down about 50 ft…took 3 of us about an hour to get it back on the trail.
@@justinwilsonmusic8555 wow, sounds intense and beautiful. I was wondering what Jake and I would do if one of us went all the way over the hill. That was probably my favorite day on our trip
I dont think Black Bear pass is part of the TAT. I've seen two of your videos now claiming to be part of the TAT. Why do you feel the need to clickbait?
This is a hard option on GPS Kevin’s TAT route. We used both Sam’s and Kevin’s maps and picked the most interesting looking route each day.
3D motorcycling
What is the gpx app used
GAIA
I don't think the Rainbow trail is part of the TAT.
Yeah, this is a lie. Sam would not send you down this. He is much more careful
This is a hard option on GPS Kevin’s route
Any idea why the cones were blocking the road or WHO put them there?🤔
@5:45 that's my ride all day every day in the Texas Panhandle. I hate the wind so much!
Man that wind was rough!!! Especially when a big rig passes by.
this is the TAT? i was under the impression people take sxs's on it. is this the only single track area? are there routes to choose from, where a sxs could avoid this? im not even against serious 4x4, just seems thats pretty thin, and coming across a bike while in a few sxs's would be rough on everybody else. what do they do there? just bush wack? haha
This is an optional ‘hard’ route. If you stick to the main route (Sam’s route) you can drive a sxs no problem, mostly just dirt roads
Cool Video Billy. I have some quesitons about some navigation and what you guys did for the TAT a few years ago. Some friends and I are interested in doing it (we're from Virginia, shenandoah valley over here,) but we're unsure the best way to navigate in 2024. What did you guys do? Also, we're going to Budds Creek next month, cool!
We bought the gps tracks from two sources, Sam’s and GPS Kevin’s, and just picked the route that looked the most interesting each day. We used GAIA for navigation. We went to High Point a few weeks ago, had a great time. If you want more information you can email me at billytyo@gmail.com
@@BillyTyo Just emailed you.
The one guy didn't stop and talk to you because you didn't stop and talk to that Kawasaki rider lol
Ha ha, payback
Got one of those in my back yard.
I saw this guy while out trail running
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Just remember that the fluid doesn’t flow in that small line; it’s fairly static and relies on hydraulic pressure. The fluid at the caliper will go through heating and cooling to a much greater degree as it’s near the pads. Also, brake fluid is designed to absorb moisture to protect from corrosion; over time the fluid can absorb moisture and then loose effectiveness. I’d change it every couple years even if it “looks” good. HF sells a great and cheap vacuum cleaner that hooks up to an air compressor. Just my 2 cents! Love the videos!
Thanks for the info, I will definitely keep that in mind
Brrraaaapppppppp
billy tyo from braxton wv?
Yep
Memories too precious to be wasted -- loved your video!
Thank you, great memories for sure
Thanks for the video. New rider here, do you believe a single track like this is possible with a CB500 with good tires?
Probably not. The CB 500 doesn’t have the suspension for it.
Looks awesome! We will be there sometime in July if everything goes as planned!
It is a great place to ride
Not for the KLR, but a nice ride!
I was told the steps were impossible for my vsttrom but at least the BDR has plenty of fun close by (did 2-6 twice and some roads from the Interstate were swwweeet too)
The steps would be tough on a big bike, I was very glad to be on the 450. That area has a lot of great riding.
awesome! Do you have a link to the route you did?
Well, I did, but Jake and I both lost our navigation phones near the end of the trip. We downloaded Sam’s route and Kevin’s route and each day we would just take the one that looked the most interesting
do you have a link to the route? I'm looking to do the trail soon yours looks cool. Thanks!
Well, I did but Jake and I both lost our phones towards the end of the trip. We downloaded Sam’s route and Kevin’s route and just picked the one that looked the most interesting each day.
Why would you go on a cross-country trip on a bike that requires you to change the oil every 500 miles?
It really wasn’t too bad. We carried a few tools and stopped at auto parts stores or motorcycle shops and changed it in the parking lot. Only had to do it about once per week. For me, having the high reving engine was worth it.
Damn good. 👍 i just dont find the time to practice.
Thanks, it’s been years since I have played it, felt really good, need to get it out more often
I don’t like those X Mount Rams. I’ve lost stuff with them too. 🤬
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What communication system are you guys using?
Cardo Pac Talk Slim