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Honda XR650L The Pitbull of Dual Sports devours the Bradshaw Mountains!!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ม.ค. 2023
- Through Snow, Ice, Mud and water crossings, running on fumes the Mighty XR650L claws its way to the top of the scenic Bradshaw Mountains, in Arizona before darkness falls. The XR650L IS a true Race-Bred Dual Sport machine.
#xr650l #hondaxr650l #dualsport
I've only had my XR650l for less than 2weeks and have already enjoyed many trips thru the mountains. At 42 years old this kind of riding is way more my speed these days
Xr650l is a great bike. Enjoy
What an epic adventure VW! The collection of amazing places you encountered was beautiful. That snow and ice in the woods looked pretty sketchy! The ranch with the water wheel and the bridge were awesome. You really showed all what is out there if we just go look. Beautiful video Brother!!
Cheers!
DOC !!!!
Thank You DOC650x2, it was a great day, I really had no destination in mind when I headed out for a late breakfast. I just wanted out of the city. The patches of snow and ice were interesting. I would do that ride again if only to grab a subway sandwich and sit my big rear under that tree and watch the water wheel go around and around. It was that awesome. Cheers brother.
DOC! We need to plan a trip out to see VW and OBI. Surely will be plenty of great riding and camping.
@@CalvinBradley What a great idea! Just don't make it when I'm coming out to see you two kids.
@@CalvinBradley FNA CALVIN !!!!!
Great adventure to a beautiful and super interesting landscape. I want to visit Crown King even if it is only in my truck. Thanks!
ROB !!!
That would be great in the truck too ... let me know I'd do my best to meet you there and buy you a Cheeseburger. It's a beautiful ride. there is an easier way up on the east side of the mountain. Even the Fed Ex guy can do it. My first time there was in the 70's from lake Pleasant, we were both on Suzuki TS250 enduros. Mine a 1972, and my friends a 1973. This was a first for me and the red potato to come up from the other side. Take care amigo!
I have been doing some research on a couple historical sites up there. When you went through Minnehaha that a lady used to sell handmade jewelry out of there and the post office across the road was still standing about 20 years ago. I like this as an alternate route back from CK. At the hanging tree there is a route back to Lake Pleasant.
AZDD, thank you for the comment. Those mountains are filled with Arizona history. I always enjoy the way you dig into the past history on your motorcycle adventures. You are quite knowledgeable about the state. I will try it your way next time, coming up from Bumble Bee and down through Wagoner Rd to the 89 then home. I did see the (Lake Pleasent) LP painted on the rock for directions. Signage isn't the best on those roads. We are blessed to live here in AZ.
Watching this from the snow and ice, that's a beautiful ride VW. Cool bridge. I like the sound of riding over wooden planks. - Frank
FRANK !!!
Frank - I feel for you brother. When I lived in Redmond, OR. winters were long and brutal, this Sunday it is 25/5 there. This ride was stunning and took me by surprise, it's crazy what is right in your back yard if you get off the couch and go look. The XR was a joy, and the gas issue is resolved.
Take care Amigo.
Arizona never ceases to amaze me. What a gorgeous area. If camping is allowed, that would be the place for OBI to check out for his moto camping trip.
I’ve enjoyed every place that you’ve shared with us on your travels, but this is the best one yet in my opinion!
THANK YOU!!!
CALVIN !!!! - And yes, you can camp all along there.
Thank you, Calvin, it was definitely a beautiful ride, and a nice surprise. I saw several places to camp, and wondered if the lights of Phoenix would ruin the stargazing? I guess there is only one way to find out. I will definitely be heading back. Cheers
OW!!
OBI-ONE!!!😁
That was a beautiful ride, Definitely have to take a drive back there. I love that little bridge, That waterwheel was cool too. Somebody has a nice self sufficient set up back there. Too bad about the gas but I’m sure you made it out of there. Hey thanks for taking me along. I really enjoyed this one.
I would recommend a trip there; it was so pristine. It's amazing what you come across on these rides. I felt important, MJ's opened up the store and filled the XR's tank. (Tip ... always carry cash) I bought 1.8 gal a coke and gleefully gave him a $20 said Thank You, keep the change and headed for home.
@@verbalwidget7267 It’s cool they opened up the store for you, Widget you’re making friends wherever you go right on.
@@desertwolf3818 Much respect and thanks to them for that act of kindness. Love small town people.
XR650L rider here and there are hidden gems all over Northern AZ, I live in Chino Valley which is a great center point of access to many great rides.
You are so right Northern AZ is a wonderful plane to ride. Thank you
VW !!! - First, your choice of music was off the charts. The bridge and the pond with the "water wheel" were nothing short of amazing. I would soooooo love to live in a place like that. The wind mill & water tank - ridiculously cool. You are WAY braver than I am - I don't like snow or ice on 2 wheels. Just a beautiful ride Dave - Absolutely beautiful !!!
Wonderful job and video. Thank you so much for sharing your trip !!!!
Been there many times. Love the little "GENERAL STORE" too !!!
Thank you, OBI-WAN, I have been to CK many times from Bumble Bee, Bloody Basin and the Senator Highway out of Prescott but this is my new favorite. I would like to try what azdesertdog said and ride up the easy way and come down the way in the video. I'll definitely be heading back that way; you are always welcome to join up. Easy peasy for a DR650 once the snow melts that is.
@@verbalwidget7267 I would love to make that ride with you, once it warms up. Dude, that was absolutely beautiful !!!!
@@pilotdane1 Lets do it, ride through Wickenburg grab breakfast catch the 89 North make the turn east before Kirkland junction.
Really enjoyed this one! I miss the summer. It's peak riding season in AZ 😁.
My 650 still needs a good amount of work before it's ready for this year's trips. It fired right up after sitting since November though!
MKG650! Always great to hear from you, great to touch bases on IG every now and then. You have a long cold season for sure, I remember my days in Redmond, hunkered down inside. Now through May is great riding, but still, some "ok" days in the summer if you head North to the mountains. I would like to get out there on the Vstrom if only to ride the McKenzie Highway and head off to the coast. The XR650 is a great machine.
That was the TK BAR RANCH, where the water wheel, was, if you hadn't GOOGLED it yet!
Yes, I like looking up places!!
Dude,LOve the mighty XR...I had an XR600R back in day and it was a beast...Love your vids my man...Keep em coming
Thank you, Reese, there is quite a bit of history behind this motor. Hard to beat the quality and fit of a Honda. Even going back to my CR500 days everything was thought out on the bike.
Very cool solo trip and nice to see someone using a paper map lol. Your ride reminds me of some of our local rides here in the outskirts of San Diego from desert floors to mountain tops. Man that little mountain town was a throwback to the old days!
Thanks Rick, Crown King has been there in one form or another for ages. My first time there was in the 1970's and it hasn't changed too much. There are a few ways to get there, this is the first time this way which is now my favorite. Cheers!
Grew up in Riverside, CA, this ride reminds me when my brother and I were just riding around on CRFs 230. You really take us to amazing places, enjoyable rides. The best part is you get to hang out with OBI-WAN. Your bikes are on point, thanks for taking the time to share with us.
OBI-WAN is fun to be around, and a good guy. I use to go through SoCal in the 70’s and 80’s quite a bit. It’s changed a lot like everywhere else. Thank you
Awsome views , i use to race an XR600 Great riding areas 👍
Such an awesome place to ride!!!!
A lot to explore on that mountain. A lot of history in the Bradshaw mountains. Cheers
Sweet XR VW. That's an interesting route across the Bradshaws.
Thank you, it was my first time going up that way. azdesertdog, said he goes up the regular way and comes down that way, which I would like to try in a month or so. So much in our own back yard left to explore.
Wish Bob Ross was still around to paint that picture. That's how perfect it looked...thanks for sharing.
Bob Ross, now that’s cool 😎 it was a great ride everything was new and unexpected.
Thank you.
15:55 it looks like some areas of Costa Rica where we went for a short trip, wow!
I will have to take your word on that 🤔 but it was a beautiful ride. Thank you
thank you for the awesome ride
Glad you enjoyed it, Thanks for stopping by.
I've watched some dualsport videos in my feeds and I've gotta say, that was impressive. Shows what the heck it's all about!
Thank you, it’s always nice to explore a new trail, the snow was a new twist.
🤘🏻 🌟 🤘
Thank You Scott.
wow im really jealous, that was a great ride, what state are u in?
Hi Dave, I am in the Phoenix area, the Bradshaw mountains are 60ish miles to the North of Phoenix. It was a great ride. Thank you for the comment.
@@verbalwidget7267 thanks!! happy riding!!
Awesome bike
That was awesome ride, amazing what a scenic adventure, I never hear of the Bradshaw Mountains, I definitely have to take a trip out that way to AZ and check it out great video. I really like your XR650L modifications, where did you get that windscreen? I have a 2021 XR650L just bought last year been looking for one that fits my XR650L need a bigger tank to thank you Verbal subscribed!.
Thank you , the XR650L is a great bike, mine got pushed in the corner for a bit, and it’s nice getting back on it. You could easily spend 2-3 days just poking around the Bradshaw mountains and places close by.
I’m still amazed I’d lived here most my life and never been up that road. Enjoy your 2021 XR650 they are capable beast.
Awesome ride and the bike sounds so good!
Thank you Andrew, it was such a neat area. I’ll definitely be going back. Maybe reverse direction. Good to hear from you.
duel sport nervana :0) well done fellow rider
Thank you it was a fun ride, nice to have a full tank of gas ⛽️ on the way down at night.
Mighty clean bike! Beautiful area. Maybe I’ll get to the AZBDR this year. Partner on the TAT rode an XR.
Hi JR, I remembered the guy on the XR, personally for the TAT I think the DR650 would be my choice. Arizona is a beautiful state, it would be a good ride. Cheers.
WOW! i did a ton of riding in that area and never went in that way very cool ride! I guess i know where i will be doing my next winter ride
I am interested to know what forks you have there .
and even more importantly the triple trees to accept the forks?
That was my first time up that way too.
I had been wanting to do that ride for awhile.
The forks are CRF 450x with RSW triple clamps.
A fun mod but the stock forks are fine.
You guys. Are lucky I live on the east coast in between Washington DC and Baltimore we don’t have nothing like that we have to travel a few hours and then pay $50 a day to dirt ride
Yikes $50 bucks! Yes a lot of places out here to explore and experience, out in the southwest and open country enjoy. Take care.
If you could have 1 bike, this or the dr650?
The DR is a better overall bike and more reliable with better mileage IMHO. The XR always treated me well though.
@@verbalwidget7267 interesting. From my experience I had more of a blast on the XR and as for reliability I always say Honda wins hands down
@@Itsjake908 I loved the Honda too, and off road there was no comparison, it never broke, and had no oil cooler which here in the desert really needed.
You said better overall bike and I was thinking what I would rather have to ride to another state and ride a BDR, and back home.
@@verbalwidget7267 gotcha.
Xr every time
What silencer do you have on your bike
A LEXX silencer from Rocky mountain, very happy with it. I had an FMF before but it was very loud even with the quiet insert.
Pitbull? Thats not a good comparison.