The TransAmerica Trail on WR250R's - from the Mississippi to the Pacific
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- Note: While there are mountain lions in Colorado, the picture at 19:31 was photoshopped as a joke to my friend.
Over 21 days in late August and early September 2018, two friends ride WR250R's nearly 5000 miles over 9 states. The TransAmerica Trail is a mapped route across the USA using as much unpaved roads as possible. It's a great way to see the beauty of America away from the highways and cities. Over the 3 weeks we camped as much as possible and took 2 rest days. We averaged about 230 miles per day.
I didn't set out to make a 1 hour video but we had an amazing trip, had some great riding, and saw some really beautiful places.
If you're interested in a real quick overview of the trip, here's a 2 minute video:
• The TAT "in 120 seconds"
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If you're interested in a more detailed account of the trip, my riding partner is putting out a series of videos @ youtube channel "Moto Bikepacking".
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Will Hester have a great trip!
Great Video and trip. What tyres are you using?
peterjfox69 Dunlop D606 front and rear. I think I’m on my 4th set now.
Been riding off road for 60 years and those bikes you chose are the most versatile size for all types of off road adventure to off road competition riding ..if i have heard it said once ive heard it a 1000 times a 250 cc single cylinder is the best all around size for any type of off road situation and still fast enough to break all posted speed limits and powerful enough they are never boring..and the perfect choice for a beginner's first bike that will teach you in short time all the skills necessary for defensive safe riding . And for competitive performance riding ..service and maintenance on the level of a scooter ..can take serious falls sustaining low damage as frame material chain sprockets are the size and strength of bike twice as heavy ...making a 250 naturally over built ...load it down with all your gear and it is still lighter weight than a KLR650 never serviced and the handling of a 250 off toad bike is probably the most forgive motorcycle of all the rest as they are just heavy enough to keep their stability after encountering a road hazard but still agile and quick to respond to input of Corrections much easier than larger bikes that would not be able to avoid the same hazards ..and you dont need a tow truck if you get it hung up in mud and snow ..and your trail is exactly what your bikes where designed and built to target . I wish you guys never have to part with these bikes that made your adventure happen ..never trade them in and never sell as once they are gone there gone for ever ...and when the engine is grows old and tried buy the factory brand yamaha shop service manual that are expensive but will guide you without one mistake and learn the art of motorcycle repair ...or do it the eazy way and park it when it gets tired and buy a used unit listed in cycle trader that is identical model and year with low miles of 5k or less and pay half price and your original becomes a major parts donor of things like the frame , fuel tank all the body works that is flexible polymer plastic that are very expensive like the fenders you got laced up Alloy rims that are five hundred bucks a piece or more handlebar suspension front forks sync all the lighting in gauges brand new engine side covers in case airbox and carburetor. Not that all that stuff going to wear out from usage but it's all subject do damage every time you ride the bike and the manufacturers know that and put incredible prices on such items because they know you will pay it on the average a complete engine assembly is over half the price of an entire new motorcycle as for what you guys are doing your bike will never be obsolete ride the hell out of it and keep it forever shiny side up
Brother, from someone who has been riding for 43 years, it warmed my heart that you learned how to ride to be able to do the TAT.
That is awesome! I'm hoping to do it next year for the 1st time.
Thank you! Make your trip happen - it’s a fantastic ride.
Exactly why I watch Utube, for videos like this! Great job!!
10 years ago I met some bike riders who where on this trail. I live in oregon and met them in the mountains near my house. They were about 30mil. From the coast. The conversation we had made me want a dual sport adventure bike,I have owned many dirtbikes and knew then I wanted to do this kinda thing! 3 months ago I finally decided I had to do it! We bought 3 of the more dirt leaning dual sports for me and my kids! Can't wait to hit the open mountain roads!
Dave lambardo hope you all have an amazing trip!
Guys, you made my night. What a journey, 2 mates, 2 bikes, and the wilderness. Loved it. The bikes did very well, and I must say the tires deserve some recognition. Some of those terrains were rough. I tip my hat to both of you. Cheers.
I appreciate you didn't install aftermarket pipes. I'm sure others and, Mother Nature appreciated it. What a great video. So inspiring. It was also just nice to hear the bikes without music. Best kind of riding videos IMHO.
Your video out of the ones I have watched is simply the best. Congratulations
Bought one. Learned to ride on it. Put a MT21 front/D606 back, ASV levers and 14/51 gearing on it. Ride it through desert, mountains, rivers, singletrack, sand/mud/snow/ice - no problem.
Couldn't be happier. Started my own TH-cam channel (Temple of Dirt) dedicated to WR250R adventures.
I have seen hundreds of ADV riding videos, this is by far the best of all of them . The music, the intro, the simplicity, the drone shots...etc.
Thank you do much for shaving such a spiritual journee. Brilliant.
Can you please comment on how the bikes performed, fuel consumption issues and the like. Thanks a million.
Thanks, really appreciate the feedback. I just wanted to show the beauty of the western US seen by backroads. The bikes were great and I wouldn’t hesitate to do it again on the WR. It’s a great size bike for a trip like this. We each had a problem caused by the New Mexico mud that was repaired in Colorado Springs. My buddy’s fork seals leaked and my radiator fan got stopped by a chunk of mud which caused it to burn out. Other than that no probs with the bikes. I think we averaged about 60 mpg since much of the time was cruising gravel roads at 30 mph.
@@TheWilly350 thank you so much for your kind response.
Am from New York City, planning to do the TAT in few month, never being off road, would a DR 650 be too heavy for such an adventure ?.
I have not bought a bike yet. The WR 400 dual sport looks like a perfect size, whats your opinion ?
I would guess that I’m in the minority doing the trip on a 250. Many more people do it on a 400 or 650. Main thing is you want the bike to be reliable and have enough fuel capacity to make it between stops. You’ll be in some pretty remote areas. Good luck.
@@TheWilly350 thank you.
Outstanding, man! I'm sitting here, where I live and work, in Thailand... And I'm American, so this is ripping my heart out, I'm bleeding to b at home touching, smelling, breathing, living it.... Been here 7 yrs, so long to b away. From VT.
Thank u, so much
I haven’t been on a bike in 40 years but now I feel like I’ve been your third man on this trip. Great work!
ONE OF THE BEST!!! you showed us not told us, thanks
And the part that I got the most enjoyment from... you guys didn't have to use Mega Buck BMW motorcycles to get it done Lol...
It's all perspective, they don't give WR250R away.
@Last_Stach_Standing ! True that.
@@TheNutzandBoltz 6k vrs 30k
Look for C90 Adventures That guy drove from Alaska to Argentina nearly all off road on a 200 dollar 90cc Honda . And he drove from India to England
Denis Elis you are a dick! The video was awesome. When was your last 4000 mile trip you prick?
You lucky buggers. I congratulate you both for taking a reasonable motorcycle on a fascinating ride
Shades of "The Last of the Mohicans" . . . magnificent sound track!
Indeed
I really enjoyed and envied you guys on this awesome ride through the picturesque and rugged terrain , america really is beautiful . Regards from south africa
The switchbacks in the hills were epic :) Nice video.
Amazing footage. Amazing trip. Thanks for taking us along.
Awesome....a TAT video with narration! Thank you because your travel journal is an excellent resource for researching the TAT. Thanks!!
Absolutely loved this video, thanks guys, proper viewing pleasure.
Glad you did this. So enriching. ❤
1 word: EPIC.
Thank you for sharing your fantastic journey.
Thanks for taking the time to take us along! Excellent job.
Yeah I agree with you, you have an amazing trip. Thanks for sharing a beautiful place and view 🙏🏽
This looks like an amazing trip! Very inspiring! I was thinking about buying a couple of DR Z 400’s and planning a trip with my son.
Kent, have you developed a plan yet? I hope you do. Best of luck.
LOVED IT! Including the JUDICIOUS use of good music at a non-obnoxious volume.
Kawasaki Kid
Absolutely the best hour spent watching Utube videos.
Now that is what a motorcycle adventure is all about 😊
An amazing journey of discovery.
With that music I keep picturing Daniel Day Lewis on a KTM going full throttle while firing a musket. Great video!!
Two guys on a mission with through stunning scenery and the best of weather. Congratulations. I'll watch it again and make notes. Thanks for all the riding time.
Wow....that was amazing and captivating ! Thanks so much for sharing with us. 😊
Nice controlled bail at 12:00. I wish they were all like that! Keep up the good work.
Best intro ever. I loved last of the mohicans. It was a great movie back in the day.
Ha, thanks. Great movie and soundtrack.
A lot of backroads been driven. Beautiful scenery and fantastic view. Thank u.
Bloody marvellous!!! Cheers
Thanks for sharing your video.
You live in a beautiful country, enjoy it to the full.
Ride Safe
Regards from S Africa
Clive
Thanks Clive. It was the first time I’d seen most of these areas. I hope to revisit many in the future. Cheers
This is an excellent video, thank you for posting.
Most definitely, awesome journey. So jealous, thanks for such great photography and editing.
Awesome!! It's on my bucket list to do the tat myself with some friends.. I want to do it on my klx 250
Well done! I'm quite surprised a couple newbies pulled it off. Ride on! 👍
I made a trip in vtx 1300, 15 days 6300 miles from El Paso to Vancouver, Canada, the best experience in my life, congratulations on your very interesting trip
Lots of pretty country between El Paso and Vancouver!
Your tires had to touch the Pacific, I totally understand, I bet that moment was filled with emotions. What an adventure, guys Congratulations on completing the TAT.
Epic trip...Awesome views! Thanks for the info on moto bikepacking
Now can you imagine Noraly doing this by herself in the Middle East and South America. Even though she doesn't camp she stays in Motels and Inns.
pedro mota!
Great job guys! Something I hope to do with my daughter when she is old enough.
By far the best trans america trail video yet!!!!!!!!! Thanks guys i felt like i was there everystep of the way
Great video !!! I didn't go through all of the comments, but am I the only one that see's the mountain lion?
That was a great trip and a great vid... Thank you for putting it together. Well done, sir.
Very enjoyable; thanks guys!
Just watched this very entertaining video. Great job guys! A you did it all without a major injury, to me that`s the best part. Memories for a lifetime. Your grandkids will always look at you in a different way from now on.
Thank you
What a beautiful ride, thank you for sharing. I could watch it over and over, just amazing scenery!
wow. that was a great ride. thanks for bringing us along too.
Thank you. A privilege to watch this, and love your choice of bike - I ride an XT225 Serow, so similar but older.
Loved the film. Les in UK
Awesome video! I never knew about this until now watching this. I'm inspired. Definitely something I will plan for!!
Elis Denis, you´re right,I guess!
A good self-assessment, self-discipline and a clever way of riding is the only way to be quite safe on a bike!
But anyway! This boys did a great trip! and they showed me fantastic pictures and Landscapes, I probably will never reach in my live.
Thank you so much!
And always be save, especially in this crazy times! ;-D
Great video ... Thanks for sharing
Awesome! Thanks for bringing us along on your adventure.
Great video 👍even better memories for life
Great job guys, thanks for letting the trip speak for itself
Nicely done. Thanks for not having annoying background music the whole time volume on it was just right. Thanks for posting!
Great video guys we’ll done
That was wonderful, thank you so much for sharing your journey.
That was fun to watch! Thanks for posting and making it. I have to do that trip!
Great video 👍 thanks for taking us along 🍻
Great job. Thank you.
What a great trip guys ! Very inspiring, thanks.
I’ve got an old WR250R myself. I pretty much use it exclusively to run around the town.... I’m in London, maybe I should try a length of Britain tour now the restrictions are lifting and summer is a comin’ !
Happy trails !
Great video of your trip. Thanks for sharing this with us. Ride safe my friends.
Great scenery and epic ride! Thanks for sharing. Cheers!
Awesome footage and an epic adventure. Specially like seeing places I've passed by in my past lives. Very cool. Thanks for sharing.
Amazing View and amazing Trip😍 from 0:00 - 58:10. Wow... 💯
I enjoyed this beautful ride. Looking forward to the other vidio's.
Love the trip and you've helped make a choice on the bike to use. Giant Kudos to both of you.
Wow ! Loved it ! Brilliant format and editing , thank you
Truely enjoyed watching your video, so often I watch vids on 2x speed, but no need at all to on yours!
1.) Awesome job learning to ride! 2.) Epic adventure right after learning to ride!! 3.) Excellent video and perfect music selection!!!
Oh My God! I subscribed. Thank you so much🙏👨🏻🎨 Yama
Great video! Thanks for the hard work putting it together. Looks like a trip of a lifetime.
One of the best I've seen about the TAT to help me get motivated and understand what the trail is like in each area. One thing, with a video this long and this type, maybe highlighting the state/area you are in at all times while you play the video would be helpful.
That’s so cool I hope to complete a trip like this before I die!
Awesome job, guys.....awesome!!👍
This is one of the best TAT videos I've seen! THANKS SO MUCH!
well done guys,, inspiring trip,,great views!
Well done video. Looks like an extraordinary trip.
Thanks for the video. Thinking about riding the Trans Am.
Very enjoyable to watch! Thank you for posting.
The video is so good, parts look like one of those Arial America things... Nice job.
Thanks so much. Loved putting this one together.
Fantastic video, fantastic trip. Congratulations guys.
Excellent video of your trip!!!! Thanks for sharing.
Seen your Indiana tags on your bikes. KUDOS to you both from one Hoosier to another.
Great video. Loved the Drone shots as well.
I went to Moab in 2015 to mountain bike. Love that place.
Evcellent landscape, footage and bikes.
Glad I found this video I was looking for wr250r reviews , quite a trip.. I loved it...
One of the best video I have ever seen.
Totally enjoyable being a passenger on your west to east expedition. Commendable stuff.
This is awesome, thanks for sharing the experience! I've been researching 250r's and found my way to your video. A trip of a lifetime.
i like the cougar checking you out in co. glad you weren't on the menu. this looks like an awesome ride. if i can swing it, i think i'll look into taking the trip in '20. i'll be starting in indiana as well, but i live in the northeast corner of the state. thanks for sharing it with us. keep the rubber side down, and stay in the wind.
Great video. That descent section from Ophir really brought back some memories. Riding that scree feels like you're on a moving walkway!
The last of the mohicans!! Great intro and video, ty
Thanks fellas, beautiful video, majestic country. Would love to come over and ride it myself one day.
Nicely done. I’m leaving Va July 8 for the TAT on DR650. Thanks for sharing your ride. I’ll check out your partners too.
How did the trip from VA go?