AMSOIL Rides The Divide
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- Join AMSOIL Video Producer/Photographer and off-road motorcyclist Wyatt Gruben and his father as they ride 2,700 miles from Mexico to Canada along the Continental Divide. #Motorcycle #ContinentalDivide #Adventure
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One of the best videos I have watched, and I’ve watched plenty. Not sure how it doesn’t have at least 100,000 views! That relationship is worth more than anything else in this world!
I suspect it's the title that puts people off. It's actually "Son and his Dad ride the Divide on an amazing adventure", not an oil company riding the divide. It was in my stream for a month before I looked at it. And I almost didn't, which would have been a shame. I suggest a title change.
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I was stupid lost my login password. I would love any tips you can give me!
@Valentin Leonel Instablaster :)
You might enjoy this feature length Film on what it is like to ride a motorcycle around Australia. th-cam.com/video/ep0gmY1d85s/w-d-xo.html
Beautiful!!!
This is one of the most inspiring stories I've ever seen. I've recently purchased a bike to adventure ride. It's been 15 years and now my 15 year old son wants to ride. My hope is that he and I can take a trip like this some day. Thank you for sharing this. It's exactly what I needed and perfectly timed.
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch, Eddie! We are happy to hear it inspired you. We are lucky to have Wyatt on our video team to document his amazing adventures!
Adventure riding brings out a feeling in me that nothing else has ever came close to. Going to put some fresh amsoil in my Africa twin and get ready for the next season of adventure. Great video.
Thank you for taking the time to watch! We are glad you enjoyed it! That sounds like an excellent plan. Happy riding!
I think a Japanese bike like a WR250R or DRZ 400 would have inspired a bit more confidence when out far from home. I don't trust KTM for electric stuff. fantastic Father and Son Adventure. The Best!!
kuladeeluxe I hear you. The 690 is so nice for the wide open higher speed stuff though!
Or a reliable CRF250L
On paper, the 690/701 is the perfect bike for this ride. It’s too bad that you have to replace a large percentage of the components on the bike right off the showroom floor, and then it’s still not reliable.
A Japanese 250 would be great for the off-road sections, as long as you were packed like a true minimalist, but definitely not ideal on the pavement.
... Although, the reliability of not having to stop for repairs would more than make up for the lost speed on pavement.
@Tim Brandt I own a Vstrom 650. Very poor ground clearance and unsuitable suspension. Probably could do it though. I'm not ure I am strong enough to pick it up?
Such an awesome family!
So glad to be part of this !
So sorry about your clutch problem, I always instal a Rekluse on my new bikes, never had a problem with them, great video, thanks for sharing!
I see you didn’t get into any rain. That would’ve been a challenge. Glad y’all made it a great trip. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Very happy to not encounter rain! There were a few showers here and there, but nothing serious. There are definitely places that would have been impassable. It would have been cool to have a water crossing or two though!
A beautiful ride guys best wishes to you both, thanks for filming
Great video and story, the relationship between father and son on this amazing adventure. Thanks for cluing me in on this video, Lee, of your ride along and across the great divide. And showing my wife and I your work (and that very cool buggy of yours).
Wow, my nephew, you have an extremely proud and envious uncle here. What a wonderful thing to be able to do, especially with your kid. Just super.
Thanks for tuning in, Alan! We are lucky to have Wyatt on the team and always enjoy sharing his beautiful work!
I wish I could have done this with my father, great trip!
This was amazing. My one complaint is that is was too short of a video. No, seriously, thanks for sharing an amazing ride with us..
It was truly an incredible ride. Thanks for the compliment! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Awesome scenery!!👍👍👍
We think so too! An incredible trip for sure. 😍 Thank you for taking the time to check it out!
What an amazing ride... This was really enjoyable to watch. Thank you for taking the time to share this ride with us. truly inspiring, pack up your bike and go for a ride :-D Cheers from Norway
I changed my oil to AMSOIL METRIC yesterday for my '88 babyblade.......(I'm getting kinda emotional) I feel proud to be a member of the AMSOIL club!
Specially ordered it from another country. Hehe only the best.
Thanks so much for making the switch to AMSOIL! We love hearing these stories & appreciate your support!
What better thing to do for a father and son team who are both into motorcycling - bloody well done I say! Myself and my son Mitch are thinking about doing this very same ride in the near future! Thanks for sharing some intimate moments and memories that will never be forgotten!
Thank you so much for tuning in! We're happy to hear you enjoyed it. You should definitely take this trip some day if you get the opportunity!
@Amsoil --- you might look into sponsoring Noraly of the Itchy Boots Motorcycle Channel on TH-cam.
I heartily agree. Noraly @itchybootstravel and Kinga @onherbike are my all time favorites
She rocks!!!!
What an amazing adventure between a father and son. You both shared something most will never experience. My son and I have rode trails together and are planning an epic trip soon. I believe this is the route we will take. Well done gentleman!
Thanks so much for taking the time to watch! We are so glad you enjoyed it. We agree - Definitely the trip of a lifetime!
Glad to hear your dad had a full recovery and back on the road just fine.
He is doing great and loving riding again. Thanks!
What a fantastic video. It touched on so many of the things I love about dual sport and motorcycle touring in general. The added story of a father and son achieving together is a total bonus! 👍
Really like the way you did this video. You are lucky to have taken this trip with your dad I hope that you both have a lot more miles ahead of you.
Thank you, Tammy! It was an incredible adventure for certain. Thank you for watching!
Amazing. Looks like lots of fun.
Fantastic video and footage. The father - son rides are the best! Just finished the TAT with my son in September so I guess we need to look at going south to north!
The TAT is definitely on my list to do as well! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Really great to be a part of this. Now we're itching to ride!
We were so excited to partner with you on this! 🙌
@@AMSOILinc great video. I would love to take my 03 Rubicon on this route. How would someone acquire a map for this? Thank you
Hillbillyjeeper WV we used the tracks from GPS Kevin. Glad you enjoyed the video!
sites.google.com/site/gpskevin/adventurerides/great-continental-divide-ride/studying-the-great-continental-divide-ride
Loved it
Amazing video. Tnx.
This brought a tear to my eye man. How amazing that you and your father got to make this awesome memory together! My dads to old to do this but maybe I'll get lucky and one of my sons will want to do something like this.
Ride safe and thank you for sharing the adventure!
Really glad that you enjoyed the video! I feel very lucky that I had the opportunity to do this with my Dad. I only hope that you get to have this same experience someday, because it was an absolute blast!
Great video!! Can’t replace those amazing times with Dad!
That's for certain! It was a trip of a lifetime. We're glad you enjoyed the video, Brant!
It was a great father/son trip. I enjoyed it so much.
Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching.
Did the ride w my son 8 years ago and loved the challenge 450 Husky & xr650r no problems. Consider a side trip through Magrudor corridor then back to the route via Lewis and Clark trail. Really nice.
That is so neat to hear! Bet that was an amazing experience you'll never forget! Thank you for tuning in & for the suggestion!
You guys are amazing ! I am 86 years young ,grandmother of 5 but honestly I love motorbikes ..How people take care of this “baby’s “ I am always thinking ,this is how they love them?!
Video is fantastic ! If you have ever opportunity try to explore Europe and go to Croatia, on Adriatic coast!
All best wishes and happy traveling ,
Sincerely Baka Ana👍👏🏻🇭🇷🇨🇦
WOW! What a beautiful father and son experience. Fabulous motorcycle ride. And excellent photography, videography and editing.
Thanks for taking the time to tune in! We are glad you enjoyed it.
Wyatt, incredible video! Aaron just told me about this yesterday. The bond your Dad and you have is so special, I hope there is more of this to come. Take care.
Thanks so much, Sandra! I really appreciate the compliment. I feel extremely luck that I get to ride with my Dad. I definitely hope that we can make another trip like this happen sometime.
Loved the video guys! Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us.
Inspirational !!!
Good for your dad getting back out there. I'm a few yrs. younger and just trying to get back after a dual sport foot injury. Something changes when you get into your 50's, you just don't want to crash and have any more and broken bones. Great video, thank you for sharing. cheers
Injuries are absolutely no fun! I hope you're healed up and back to riding! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks!
Awesome ride Guys. I would love to do that with my boys. Can't wait to see your next trip. Stay up on two!
Thanks so much for watching! It was a pretty incredible trip!
This was a testament to buy a simple bike sized appropriately for yourself more than anything. Save the big fancy bikes with needless hydraulics and electronics for getting coffee at Starbucks. Great ride and video!
Good stuff! I really enjoyed watching.
Awesome job, great triple-a true adventure! The KTM is up for sale, too! Thanks for the post!👍
Awesome video, thanks for sharing. Was really enjoyable to follow along on your adventure
Thanks so much for taking the time to watch! We are glad you enjoyed it.
Awesome video guys! Really enjoyed it thanks! Cant wait to ride the DIVIDE
Alex Mannock glad you enjoyed the video! I really hope your trip goes well when that time comes!
I very much enjoyed watching this video. Very inspirational and motivating to try and overcome any kind of obstacle you may have in life. And I must say I'm very fond of the relationship you share as father and son, makes me miss my dad very much. I don't know you guys but I know I love you guys.
Dream trip on my 690, great job 👍
Charlie McCallum it's well worth the effort! I'd do it again in a heartbeat!
This was A M A Z I N G
Thanks so much for tuning in! It was an amazing trip indeed!
Amazing adventure guys!!
Great video. Gona head out on a trip with my old man soon. Fixing up his KLR and his eyes then we hitting the road. Thank you for the video.
So wishing my Dad rode motorcycles. We've had some great skiing and mountain bike adventures together but doing something like this would be awesome. Luckily I get to do stuff like this with my wife. I think I'll have to put this ride on our list! Great video!!
Thanks so much for taking the time to watch! We definitely agree you should add it to your list!
I’ve ridden it twice and going back a third time on July 10th. You absolutely do not need all of the crap the guys are putting on the bikes. Buy the best tires you can afford, good tent and sleep pad and a good gps. I used a phone the first time and a garmin the second time and the garmin was 1000 times better.
This needs to be shared with Itchyboots. She is in Baja California and will be heading north to Canada on her way from Equator to Alaska, mostly off road.
Really awesome. Thank you.
We're so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for tuning in! It was an incredible trip!
Hola! Saludos desde Uruguay. Te felicito por el viaje y el hermoso país en que vives, tiene unos lugares maravillosos! Miré el video completo, me dan ganas de irme ya mismo (si se pudiera), a recorrer en moto la Continental Divide y la TAT, y otras rutas pendientes en USA. Te mando un fuerte abrazo motero desde Punta del Este, Uruguay! 🇺🇾🇺🇾🇺🇾
Got to love Ktm. First thing you do before you ride it ? Rebuild it !! 😂😂😂😂
Wow. This is an amazing video! Thanks for sharing this ride with us
Thanks so much for taking the time to watch, Tom! Wyatt did an amazing job capturing his trip!
I was glad to know you answered my question about parts availability for KTM. Cable pull clutch might be the way to go
What a great vlog. Great memories for you both. Hope to do the same one day.
enjoyed the scenery and the ride! Really appreciate the work!
Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks!
Awesome video! Thank you very much for sharing :)
Thank you for watching, William! We are so glad you enjoyed it. We're lucky to have Wyatt on our team to capture his journey!
A hand full of us rode the CD three years ago, ride of a lifetime! Probably do it again. Kudos for getting back on your bike!!! I have had all of these injuries you talked and it's tough to bounce back.
Great video, I screwed mine up,Lol.
Glad you got to do the ride! I would love to do it again someday, because it was truly amazing. Injuries are definitely tough, but I feel like if you can bounce back from them, the love for riding only gets stronger. How did you screw up your video?
Havent finished watching yet, just feel i need to comment. Sorry that you went through the bad times. But dang, i wish i had that kind of time with my son. He lives too far away. Now back to the video..
Dear TH-cam algos, this video should have waaaaay more views. Get to work
Wish I could hit a 100k times like button to this video. I am going to watch this video one more time and again
We're happy to hear you enjoyed it! It's quite an inspirational story! Thanks for taking the time to watch!
This was amazing
Good stuff! Ya i really enjoyed watching.
We're happy to hear you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
Awesome adventure! Your Dad should consider a 2022 Honda CB500X, it's such an easy bike to ride and a little lower seat height than the KTM 690. It's also been a super reliable bike for me so far. I'm just a bit younger than your Dad, I hope to be riding my CB500X for years to come. So want to do the CDT now, thanks for the inspiration!
I started watching this video hoping for some Continental Divide Trail information and inspiration, and there was plenty of that, but the father and son bonding was absolutely wonderful. Those are the experiences that make a life. This was a gift for both father and son.
Thank you for taking the time to share this excellent adventure with us.
Thanks so much for watching and sharing your feedback with us! We are so glad you enjoyed the video. We hope you get to enjoy this trip some day!
@@AMSOILinc - i bought Amsoil oil, final drive oil and foam air filter fot my Tacoma, for its first oil change almost 25 years ago. I'm still driving that truck. One air filter in 25 years. Thanks!
My wife's RAV4 got an AMSOIL air filter 24 years ago and also still has the same air filter today. Wash, dry, re-oil and it's good for another 10,000 miles. Easy peasy,
Great video. Great experience. I'm 68 but looking forward to doing the CDT ride sometime soon on my Tiger 900 Rally Pro. Thanks for sharing and ride safely.
We're glad you enjoyed the video, Kimball! That sounds like a trip of a lifetime. Enjoy!
Great video Wyatt! I wish I would've had the opportunity for a trip like that with my dad. Congratulations, and I hope you both are able to log many more miles together.
Thanks for tuning, in Pat! It was definitely the trip of a lifetime!
Great video and I have only just discovered you I just wish we have such long routes here in the UK. Like your Dad Wyatt aged 70 I too learnt to ride to my abilities when out with groups of riders and I only have admiration for him when he had to get you to ride his bike. I have watched both good and bad riders ride over the mountain in the Isle of Man on public days during the TT and its not pretty when someone comes off because they were trying to keep with faster riders, Stay safe.
Glad your Dad recovered
Great video
Awesome job. Since your dad isnt super experienced offroad. You guys should run the Idaho BDR...95% off road..buy man, fricken awesome and super easy riding the whole route. Done it twice solo and planning on doing it both directions next summer....solo as usual.
Sitting in Mountain Iron watching and enjoying your video! I see you
know a friend of mine, Josh K. This looks a like a good trip for my
F650GS2. We'll have to meet up in Duluth and chat about this soon.
Amazing Video guys. Inspiring stuff and I would love to do a similar trip with my son one day. Ride safe
Thanks so much! We appreciate your feedback and hope you get the opportunity to experience it one day as well!
GREAT VIDEO and ADVENTURE! I've watched many of these OFF ROAD ADVENTURE ride videos. It seems like the Japanese bikes (all the makes) do very well and the European made BMW, KTM, Triumphs brands ALL breakdown. Ive been riding Honda and Suzuki for 37 years. The only major problem Ive ever had was on a 83 Suzuki, the head gasket went bad (under warranty repair). Im riding Yamaha right now, LOVE IT.
Great video .....
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!
Hmm, I think I am gonnna throw a master cylinder rebuild kit in my tool pack
Dr650 would have never had a problem and without all that prep!
If you love motorcycling and you have that special son this video might make you feel emotional,
I know it did to me
A 5 day wait on parts! I’d a traded the SOB!
When I first started watching this video and saw that you were both riding KTM‘s I wondered how far into the ride before something breaks down. They make awesome bikes when they’re running but reliability issues not so good. Enjoyed your video hope to see many more good luck.
What an awesome adventure! Who drove the van? Lol
Wyatt's mom drove the van. It was a family adventure!
Yeah I personally just got into dual sport riding I’ve got a Harley low rider and I’ve rode those type bikes for 40years I’m 52 and believe I’m going to enjoy dual better than crousirs
I also was wondering about bikes I bought the xt250 and wouldn’t think twice about its road worthiness
On my to do list this year.. I ride a 1290 Super Adventure T .. I think it may be a little big / heavy and a 690 or 790 may be easier to handle on parts of the ride . Suggestions? Any recommendations and check list advice appreciated.
Such a great video! What tires were y'all running for this trip? Thanks for sharing!
We were running the Goldentyre GT723 for this trip. It is the only tire we run on our 690's. We were extremely happy with them in every condition we put them through.
Awesome trip! Great documentary. I want to do this same trip but from Canada down, I live just north of the border crossing you ended at. How many days did it take you guys to complete it?
Everydaydude with the added challenge of taking the time to film it took a bit longer than it would normally. It took us 18 days of riding, but about 24 total days with the clutch failure we had.
I ride 80 miles usually 100 in one day with a motorized Bicycle soaking up Miami traffic. My AMSOIL Decal is not as big to see it at 40 mph.
Which GPS did you guys use? Thanks for the video. Myself and 2 other 60 somethings are planiing on trying again net year
Fantastic video guys. We are doing trip this July from Vancouver BC to Mexico using the gpskevin route. Just curious as to whether or not you were wearing armour under your jackets or does the trail not justify the extra protection? We did Vancouver to Tuktoyaktuk ( Arctic Circle / Dempster Highway ) last year. You and your dad would love it. Scenery is amazing.
Glad you enjoyed the video! We were riding in the Klim Badlands Pro Jacket and Pants Combo, which have excellent armor built right into them. I personally am of the mindset that more protection is better than less haha! I definitely think there are portions that can justify having a decent amount of protection, especially if you go for the red offshoots on the GPSKevin tracks. Your trip definitely sounds awesome! I really hope you enjoy doing the Divide Ride. It was absolutely amazing. Can't recommend it enough.
@@higherbasemedia Thanks for that.
@@higherbasemedia Sorry to bother you with another question, but how did you find overnight temps on your trip? Should we be packing for cooler temps while in Montana and Colorado?
@@autowerkesexclusive we had temps down into the 20s and 30s overnight as we got further north. I had a 20 degree Big Agnes sleeping bag that I used for the whole trip. By the end it was getting a bit cold for the 20 degree bag but I could offset it by sleeping in a bit of clothing.
Loved the video. What tents do you guys use in this clip? And how durable would you say they are?
Glad you enjoyed the video! We are using the Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 tents here. We had zero issues with durability even after basically living out of the tents for the duration of this ride. I'd say that just being conscious of how you pack the tent in your saddlebags (such as packing the poles and stakes separately from everything) can add to the longevity of the tent. I have continued to use this tent for backpacking and more motorcycle camping over the last couple years and it is still going strong.
Hey guys.. FANTASTIC video!! And what trip.. I'm planning this with two friends of mine.. Interested to know what time of year you rode? And, would you have done it any differently knowing what you know now? Also, do you think it could be done North to South? Cheers!
Glad you enjoyed the video! Awesome to hear you are planning to do this trip as well. We started the trip at the end of August and rode through most of September. In all honesty, even with the couple random things that went wrong, we wouldn't have changed anything. All I can say is, just take the time up front to make sure your bike is dialed in, and you should be good to go. I am sure it would be just as fun from North to South. Just keep in mind you'll have to descend Fleecer Ridge if you ride it that way haha! Best of luck on your trip!
Why do dogs put their head out of the pickup window? Because they can't ride a motorcycle.
Great video & story. Fantastic video production. Been coast to coast twice. Like you guys learned, you are at the mercy & blessing of mother nature the whole way. Although there are some great bikes (like the KTM) I have settled into the tried & true universal Hondas' and a Kawasaki KLRs for the reason you had to limp around and wait a week for parts. When you are 3,000 miles from home it feels great to pull into a large dealership network shop and throw on a set of brake pads or whatever in nowhere Maine, in 20 minutes or less. Unfortunately Harleys have an even larger dealer network- because they always need them.
How many days would it have taken w/out you clutch repair?
Just stumbled upon this.... Fantastic. What communication system did you guys use?
Glad you enjoyed the video! We used the Cardo Packtalk Bold and it worked extremely well for us.
@@higherbasemedia Thanks.... That's the one I've been eyeing.
Just came across your video. I'm from Wyoming.. welcome. What tents did you guys use? Thanks. Great looking bike. I ride a 2008 klr650.
Hey there, we used the Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 tents for this trip and they worked out perfectly. Glad you enjoyed the video! KLR's are awesome bikes too!
Great video. Who’s GPX file did you follow? My wife and I will be doing the CD this summer.
Glad you enjoyed it! We followed the GPS Kevin Tracks. Enjoy the ride, it is truly awesome!
A great video. Inspiring dreams. I am asking myself: will i have the skills and stamina to do it? And if i do, should i buy a Japanese bike? In a trip like this, a bike reliability is not a hypothetical question...
Glad you liked the video! If you want to really put on some miles every day, and you want to ride fairly hard, then I would say do a little bit of training leading up to this. It might not be necessary, but as you get toward the end of the trip, you're definitely going to be feeling the wear and tear on your body haha. Also, if you ever do it, don't be afraid to schedule in some rest days in some cool locations, like Jackson Hole or something. Bike prep was key for this trip, I don't think it matters too much what bike you have, so long as you know it inside and out and you trust it.
What kind of bike were you riding?
Both of the bikes were modified KTM 690 Enduros.
Hello....nice video and unforgettable adventure. I am from mexico. I am planning to do it. It is possible to have the route in GPX to load it on my gps. Do you know where I can find it. Regards Giovanni
Hi Giovanni, glad you enjoyed the video! We used the tracks from GPS Kevin which can be found on his website. They worked out flawlessly for us! Enjoy the ride!
sites.google.com/site/gpskevin/adventurerides/great-continental-divide-ride/studying-the-great-continental-divide-ride
Why didn’t you start off by telling what kind of bikes you both are riding?