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@@WildBORProductions glad you liked it. This old fart is learning new tricks with chapters and such!

@771cycles@771cycles oh man, you really won't regret it. I've only scratched the surface with my 3 trips so far. Glad you enjoyed the video.

@@seansteede loved it. Keep them coming!

Hi John - so great to run into you and Rhonda yesterday, wish we had more time to catch up. The drone video is mine, but most of the GoPro video footage is from my friend Martin's Mini 11. My Session 5 footage just wasn't up to snuff without the good quality stabilization so I binned it after this ride and just used Martins. I forgot to bring my GoPro 9 which takes fantastic stabilized video, so much so I've not seen any reason to upgrade yet. I bought a used Mini 11 due to smaller form factor but it heats up, shuts down, and has constant SD card errors making me factory reset it and virtually unusable so I think my next action cam will likely be DJI. My GoPro Hero 9 is excellent for now, though even that camera requires me to pull the battery every so often to reset it - then it works great for a some time before having to do it again. GoPro can be very frustrating at times and I'm not willingly leaving their ecosystem but enough is enough. My drone is a the DJI Mini 3 Pro and I LOVE it - does everything I think I'll ever want...for now! Quickshots are a great place to start - I'm only now venturing into replicating and customizing those with stick and gimbal controls. Frankly it takes a lot of flying and I'm guilty of only flying for the shot and not practicing flying for the sake of flying....lots of interesting YT videos on stick control that have helped me. In Moab next week and intend to use the drone as much as I can....so small I often forget I have it! All the best.

Oh - check out this drone shot - my buddy Marcos is a better pilot than me so he took this flying my drone at Chicken Corners near Moab. We'll go back next week but I think I'll skip the hike portion around the point!!!! - th-cam.com/video/C6hoo3aqkkc/w-d-xo.html

@@seansteede We could have used more time indeed. Hopefully next time it will be over a beer as well. I am still using a GoPro 8 and I have the same freeze-up issue which requires a battery pull to reset, but it only happens infrequently. I have the DJI Mini 2 which doesn't have object avoidance, and I have crashed it a couple of times. Fortunately DJI is very good re repairs and I have it back to working fine with very little cost or time. I am also guilty of only taking the drone out for a shot that I want, and never practicing flying at all. Chicken corners looks sketchy indeed, but great footage. It reminds me of that little ditty of yours "...going to do some sketchy shit, do-dah, do-dah ... lol

Hi Marcos - yes, it was a great event put together by an excellent group of people at the Greater Kamloops Motorcycle Association (GKMA). They asked for input how to improve the event but frankly I just have nothing I can say needed to be improved. I guess it helps that I didn't break my leg this year....🙂 Look forward to seeking out new routes with you in Moab soon!

@@vlogfuji you won't regret it. Small dual sports are cheapest to buy, cheapest to maintain, and lowest cost to insure. They can't move as quick or as comfortably as larger machines, but the road slower travelled is often the best experienced. Good luck!

It’s from a company in japan called “webike” - I tried to find the link but its dead - it was called the YAMAHA ORIGINAL ADVENTURE SCREEN AND RACK - Q5K-YSK-041-R03 - CLEAR POLYCARBONATE 3mm THICK X 300mm HEIGHT x 300mm WIDTH

Found it! - japan.webike.net/products/23890040.html

Agree, it's amazing. Been twice and will be going back without doubt. Met a guy on my first trip who moved there after a nasty divorce to "recover". He rode his dirt bike or 4x4 almost every day and said he still hadn't seen it all! Look forward to see your videos!

It depends on what kind of riding you desire. Check out my channel for Moab content. We rode for 5 days and covered a lot of territory ranging from large dual sport / ADV acceptable rides, to more technical small dual sport / dirt bike type rides. What type of bike you are on and what type of trails you like will determine where to ride. Moab basically has it all. Personally, my favourite area is called the Sand Flats (which is far from flat) and included Hells Revenge / Fins & Things / Slickrock. I've posted videos on those and that is all small dual sport or dirt bike riding. On the other side of town is where this video was filmed and is larger dual sport / ADV type riding. We just scratched the surface in 5 days. To the North of Town you have the Monitor & Merrimack trail aka Seven Mile Rim and the Soverign trail system, and even further to the Northwest is the White Wash Sand Dunes OHV area if you wanna try your hand at the soft stuff.....I could move there for a few months and not see it all! Good luck.

Thats some awesome insight man thank you! Subscribed 🤘@@seansteede

​@@madjack_757so awesome! Hope my advice helped.... Just watched your entire Moab series and loved it. I really like your chill approach, how you assess obstacles and take a pragmatic look before attempting. I'm less skilled and less disciplined! Broke my leg on a rally last Sep but all recovered now and heading to Moab again Sep 2024! Subbed to you as well!

I’m sure Pol Tarres could do it with ease but I would not recommend it. The majority of it would be no problem with a big ADV bike, but there are a few transitions / ledges and such that would pose quite a problem for the vast majority of riders. A T7 in the right hands might be ok, but a 1200GS no way!

Well I'd agree with that Dean! Will see you in the Spring for some warm up rides. You local trails are epic! Take care and chat soon.

Thanks for that. Yes, it's a bit discouraging since my dirt nap was on such an easy part of the trail. I was having so much fun - have to say maybe a bit of over confidence combined with looking at my GPS too much. It was the first time to do a rally with GPS and I was checking on an upcoming turn I didn't wanna miss. Lesson learned - focus on the riding and stop the damn bike if you need to check location!!!! Better to miss a turn than break a leg.....LOL

You bet Marcos! It's just a matter of time now...had hoped to be this Spring, but given the injury, I'm going to say Fall in Moab, or other? Please block out some time fall 2024!!!!

LOL - yeah, I'd love to see a 900lb fully loaded CVO Harley attempt Lippencott! Have you seen Dos Honduros with their Goldwings on the Washington BDR?....same idea...just more expensive!

You bet Marcos - 2024 for sure! I'll do my best to pull something together this coming rainy season...that's when I get most motivated it seems. We've had some great rides though right? EverRide / Death Valley / Moab - wow!

@@seansteede Did HRev. Death Valley is AWESOME! Also, out in Ouray- Telluride- lot's of good riding to. Did Moab 6 times- much more to see. Onion Creek, Shafer (plated), Long Canyon, Chicken Corners is great, etc.

@@MOAB-UT My crew did one trip to Death Valley and like Moab, we only scratched the surface. I'll be honest, I'm so in love with Moab that I've not thought about going many other places since the last trip. Having said that - when it's burning hot in Moab - Ouray / Telluride maybe a more comfortable place to go! Will definitely keep it on the bucket list! Cheers.

@@seansteede Moab it tough to beat. You could spend a year there and not cross the same trail twice. Have you ever shot Kane Creek? Not the main stretch out to Hurrah Pass- about halfway, you make a hard LEFT into the creek area (~60 creek crossings.) It's fun, but challenging. We stumbled in there on a pair of rented KTM's on our first riding trip to Moab. It was some adventure! Mill Canyon area is a lot of fun too. The White Rim trail is cool too and very long, ~100 miles. You can camp up there too.

@@MOAB-UT Yeah, I did about 1/2 Kane Creek on my Africa Twin in 2017 but turned around when things got a little too spicy for a 500lb bike and a guy with limited skill (me)! We didn’t get around to it on this trip but it was on the short list. I’ve seen it in films and admit some of the step ups intimidate me. I did Poison Spider on the Africa Twin and sprained my ankle seriously on it so have a bit of a “flinch” when it comes to rock step ups. Turned around on Porcupine Rim for the same reason and that’s the day we rode Hells Revenge instead….turned out great. Currently sitting at home nursing a Tib/Fib break from my last ride of 2023….so will be easing this old body back into things in the Spring, but if all goes well I’ll be in Moab fall 2024 again.

Thanks and glad you enjoyed it. I was a Forestry worker based out of Boston Bar in the late 1980’s. The old tower was dying a slow and sad death till the 4WD Assoc of BC stepped in an rebuilt her. That got me hooked on searching out Fire lookouts as well - did Cornwall and Jesmond last summer - both are great. Hard to imagine, but the network across BC was over 200 lookouts at one time.

Glad you enjoyed! I love riding and I love documenting the riding. The XT has been hands down the most smiles per dollar spent on any bike I've owned in 35 years of riding.

Thanks and so glad you enjoyed my mixed hobbies of motorbikes and video editing!

@@seansteede what type of video camera are you using? the GoPro Hero 9? What drone did you use in the video? DJI Mini 2 ? Thanks in advance!

@@imabushwacker I run a GoPro Session 5 down low attached to the bike, and a GoPro 10 on my helmet chin mount. The Session 5 max resolution is 2.7K while the GoPro 10 is 4K - but I record everything in 2.7 and edit to 1080p. The drone is a DJI Mini 2. I’ve had quite a few drones but this one is my favourite so far based on its small footprint and ease of operation. I do miss the “follow me” function of my earlier drones which I believe the Mini 3 has - I’ll upgrade again when the price comes down a bit….and it will! Hope that helps.

@@seansteede Thanks for all the Info, especially the Drone recommendation! Keep up the good work..

Apologies - never saw this comment come in till now. Frankly I don't worry with a bit of fuel seeps out of the tank on a laydown. Regret I've got not suggestions for that.

Glad you enjoyed the video. I’ve had full days on the XT on logging roads and trails and found it to be great. Of course, in those conditions I tend to be taking breaks more often than street riding. I have only done about 1.0 - 1.5 hours max on the highway at a time and though it will do it - it’s really not what the bike was made for. There is a YoutTube video out there done by an Aussie fellow who goes over the mods he did to his and his wife’s XT250 for an around the world trip they did. He said the only place they struggled was in North America due to the lack of power and ability to keep up with traffic.

Glad you enjoyed the video! It's a truly amazing place indeed.

Its a Moose Tail Rack I purchased from Procycle but appears they dont carry it any longer - I found it here though - www.revzilla.com/dirt-bike/moose-racing-expedition-rear-top-rack-yamaha-xt250-2008-2021?sku_id=597425

Overall I'm super happy with it. The wider rack gives lots of hand holds for lifting while also supporting luggage better than a narrower setup for some of my overnight trips. Glad you enjoyed the video.

Glad you enjoyed it. Very few people can say they've seen all there is to see in Moab. It is truly unique and wonderful and I'll be going back many more times I dearly hope!

So awesome right? Worth saying again, it would not have been the same without you buddy! I'm still trying to find time to make a summary with some clips not included in the prior videos made from this trip....maybe a job for the Christmas holiday! Keep your eyes out.....🙂

Glad you enjoyed. The AT was such an excellent bike and it performed at or beyond my expectations. But after lifting the bike by myself a few too many times, often 50km or more from the nearest help, and considering I am getting older, I just felt the need to get something that would help reduce the risks. I also have a bad habit of never wanting to turn around. That caused some problems on the AT when gravel road becomes two track, and eventually single track. With the XT, I can push through till I can't and still be ok with turning around with little effort. The motor is anemic, as is the suspension, but it's a grunty little goat and keeps me out of trouble while helping me smile all day long! I took a course with Tyler from eveRide and the single take away was that it's way more fun to ride hard on a little bike compared to riding tentative on a big bike. Good luck!

@@seansteede solid advise. Thanks. I’m pushing 60 myself so totally understand 😎

@@tyee4u old post but fwiw, sounds like we're the same age, have had a xr650l for 20yrs, picked up a xt225 mostly to hang on the back of the camper...did some upgrades like spirings and seat..now it's my go to and will likely sell off the 650..just too much work..and it kinda sucks on the hiway too, that's where the Vstrom takes over..so no real point to the 650 lately.. what did you end up doing?

Glad you enjoyed!

I hear ya loud and clear! Haha

That’s great Michael - glad you enjoyed it. Moab is a special place and I’d recommend everyone to get down there at some point. There is something there for hikers, mountain bikers, dual sport riders, jeepers, overlanders - basically everyone!

So that is a tough question. A few steeper and longer pitches, and slightly harder step ups than Fins & Things and more "threatening" sidehill - but skill wise I was say if you can do F&T then Hells Revenge should be no problem. We learned that many folks bail out on the final leg of HR and return via the parking lot which easier - you can see that in the video where we are questioning if we are on the right trail or not. We turned around on a big step up on Porcupine Rim and went back to do Hells Revenge so cannot comment on that ride. I'd like to try PR on my next trip. How would you compare Porcupine Rim to Fins & Things?

​@@seansteede PR has a couple of gnarly parts that are harder than F&T. Mostly bigger step ups and more technical sections. But it doesn't have as big of grades to ascend. So it depends on what you consider difficult/scary. So if you're a good single track rider, PR is not bad. But if you prefer to hit bigger ascents and have better views, then F&T is WAY better. My friends and I have gone to Sand Flats every year in October for the last 6 years now and we don't even ride PR anymore. It's just not as enjoyable. We hit 7-mile and all the other trails in Sand Flats.

@@aka_Locke Great to know - and agree with your comment "depends on what you consider difficult or scary". We learned that every part of our group has different concerns. I love sand - another guys HATES it....sounds like we made the right call by heading over to Hells Revenge. We did parts of 7 Mile to access M&M but will do the whole thing next time. Thanks for the info!

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Thanks - glad you enjoyed! Can't wait to get back to Moab.

Glad you enjoyed. Moab is a rare place indeed and I am looking forward to returning as well!

Thanks and glad you enjoyed!

Glad you enjoyed one of the first vidoes I ever made that did not have my kids in it!.... And one of them has a child of their own now so yeah... The years go by far too quickly indeed. 😁

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Totally! Gawd Mark is a natural born comedian and comes up with these pearls when you least expect it.

Glad you enjoyed!