Bill, What a great video! Well organized and informative for those thinking of riding this BDR. The giving of the mileage and listing of the campgrounds at the end of each section/day was helpful. Also the description of each bike by the rider was a good idea. Looks like everyone had a great time riding with Bill Pacheco! Clint
Bill, my buddy and I are getting ready to do the MABDR in November from south to north. Great job on this video! This was the most entertaining video on the MABDR I have seen yet! Subscribed!
Thanks for a super-fun video. The videography was really well done. I know this is a stretch, but do you remember how far into Section 3 the big water crossing(s) happened? Were they as gnarly as the internet makes them out to be? Thanks again.
Thanks for watching. I don’t remember how far into the section they were, but you can tell from the video that they were not that deep. That was in May- no idea what they are like at other times…
Man, what I wouldn't give to have the honor of riding with Bill Pacheco. A friend and I will be riding this in June, 2022. Looking forward to it. Great video!
Thsnks for the video that shows what it's like to ride the MABDR. It's interesting to see that everyone rides the MABDR differently and has a different experience to share.
I bought tie downs on eBay and screwed them into the wooden floor of the Penske truck. Used two straps per bike to hold them in place. After unscrewing the tie downs I ran dirt over the screw holes to cover the crime.
Yes the TAT would be a great ride someday. Right now we are getting ready to to the Arizona BDR in early May. Should be warmer than the California BDR was in December! Thanks for watching.
Awesome video! I am in my late 60's and this this gives me inspiration. BTW, what model drone were you using for the drone shots? They really add to the video.
Glad to provide the inspiration. I use a DJI Spark. It is very small and produces good quality video. It takes a while to learn how to fly it and get the best shots. My son Sam did all of the drone shooting for this video - he is much better at it than I am.
It seems the 250 is great for the trails. Would you have gone with a. Bigger bike of using a van wasn’t an option? Looking to do the bdr but live in nj so would have a good bit of Highway to get to and from
Nice video. I am sure you had a great time. I did it solo with zero off-road experience on CB500X and I can say it was nice but for NEBDR I should get dual sport bike.
@@doublex632 KLR will work I think. Sections 4 and 5 are the most challenging but that bike has plenty of ground clearance and can chug along in first and second gears. As I said guys do the route on 1200’s but they have more skill than I do.
Well after all this, I feel like I know what it’s like to ride with Bill Pacheco! 😂 Great video! Our trip got cancelled last year so we are planning this spring’s excursion and stumbled on your video. Thanks for sharing your awesome trip! Did you link the campsites you stayed at?
Thanks for watching! I did not link the campsites so you will need to watch the vid and make notes. I would recommend that you book them early as they fill up fast. Have fun!
Great video, I felt compelled to subscribe - didn't like seeing the 666 number up there. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. We have a group doing the MABDR in May 2023 and appreciate the recon. cheers,
@highway17adv98 are you possibly looking for another rider to join your group??.. I am also planning to do the MABDR in May and prefer not to ride it solo if possible.. lmk thanks!
Lee you need to watch the video, I say at the end of each day where we were camping. Thanks for watching and sorry I didn’t include the links in a better format.
I really enjoyed your video. I have a few questions about this route. Would you recommend a smaller bike? I have a Yamaha TTR250 dual sport, an XR650L and a CB500X Rally Raid. The Yamaha is under 300lbs. The XR650L is about 332lbs (after mods), and the CB500X is 430lbs. Would you recommend knobbies? What is the approximate maximum distance I can expect between fuel stops? Should I carry extra fuel? It's a little hard to tell from the video, but would you classify this as challenging or easy going for the most part? If you had to put a percentage on it, how much of this route is offroad? I was hoping for about 70% or more. Thank you for your help.
You can do the MABDR using any of those bikes. I prefer using my CRF250L for the BDR's just because it is lighter, better on gas and so much fun to ride. Also if there are challenging spots (like on the NEBDR) it is a lot easier for me, as a 62 year old, to handle the smaller bike.
@@billpacheco790 Thanks for the reply Bill. I'm 55 so I know what you mean. The smaller bikes are easier and more fun. How much of this BDR is offroad? Thanks again.
@@jimhackney4727 I would say that the MABDR is probably 70% off road but most of that is gravel roads so not that tough. We saw more guys riding it on big bikes than on dual sports like we were.
Enjoyed the video -- I leave in 7 days to do the MABDR south to north on a 2019 CRF 450L ---- Aftermarket - Vortex, Yohsi exhaust IMS 3 gal tank radiator guards and skid plate, barkbusters. luggage - Mosko Moto Reckess 80 I have yet to confirm Bill Pacheco really exists (other than online (grin :-) )
Great video! I attempted to complete sections 1-3 (S-N) in April. I went down hard just after completing Tub Run rd. on some hard packed, slick dirt on my heavy Africa Twin. I am thinking about getting a dual sport for this type of riding now but know I will have to make some sacrifices with luggage, fuel strategy, and comfort riding out to the trails.
I normally ride a Yamaha Super Tenere but have found that it is too much work for an old guy like me on the trails. I bought the CRF250L last year for doing the NEBDR and loved the lighter weight and off road handling. I was able to pack everything I needed for camping without needing to leave anything essential behind. An after-market seat goes along way for a more comfortable ride. Try it and you will like it! Also that Africa Twin is probably lonely in the garage all by itself...
Dog Dick? That`s what we used to call those old Harley single cyl. dirt bike pieces of crap about 50& yrs. ago. Were they called Sprints? Made by Bennelli in Italy? Maybe. That single cyl. would stick out in front of the engine just like a dog with a hard on.
Bill,
What a great video! Well organized and informative for those thinking of riding this
BDR. The giving of the mileage and listing of the campgrounds at the end of each section/day was helpful. Also the description of each bike by the rider was a good idea. Looks like everyone had a great time riding with Bill Pacheco!
Clint
Thanks for watching, and I am glad that it was helpful.
Bill, my buddy and I are getting ready to do the MABDR in November from south to north. Great job on this video! This was the most entertaining video on the MABDR I have seen yet! Subscribed!
Thanks! You will have a great time. If this is your first BDR you will start looking at others after this trip!
Thanks for a super-fun video. The videography was really well done. I know this is a stretch, but do you remember how far into Section 3 the big water crossing(s) happened? Were they as gnarly as the internet makes them out to be? Thanks again.
Thanks for watching. I don’t remember how far into the section they were, but you can tell from the video that they were not that deep. That was in May- no idea what they are like at other times…
Man, what I wouldn't give to have the honor of riding with Bill Pacheco. A friend and I will be riding this in June, 2022. Looking forward to it. Great video!
Thanks Alex! You guys will have a great time. We just finished the CABDR - check out that vid too. Much more difficult that the MABDR.
Thsnks for the video that shows what it's like to ride the MABDR. It's interesting to see that everyone rides the MABDR differently and has a different experience to share.
Thanks for watching!
@@billpacheco790 - I always wanted to watch a video by Bill Pacheco.
Great trip. Excellent video.
Thanks Chris!
great job, looks like all had adventurous fun!
Thanks Tom - always great to travel with my sons!
Epic trip! true bucket lister! Thank you for sharing so much on how you made all this work.
Thanks Jack!
Curious if the penske had hooks for tie downs? We are hauling 7 bikes and got a 26ft penske truck.
I bought tie downs on eBay and screwed them into the wooden floor of the Penske truck. Used two straps per bike to hold them in place. After unscrewing the tie downs I ran dirt over the screw holes to cover the crime.
Sir. I’m being added to your list to do the TAT, I will join you here in VA… amazing video…
Yes the TAT would be a great ride someday. Right now we are getting ready to to the Arizona BDR in early May. Should be warmer than the California BDR was in December! Thanks for watching.
Awesome video! I am in my late 60's and this this gives me inspiration. BTW, what model drone were you using for the drone shots? They really add to the video.
Glad to provide the inspiration. I use a DJI Spark. It is very small and produces good quality video. It takes a while to learn how to fly it and get the best shots. My son Sam did all of the drone shooting for this video - he is much better at it than I am.
@@billpacheco790 Wow, I have the DJI Spark. Awesome little drone. I just picked up the DJI Mini2. It feels a bit more refined and it is quieter.
It seems the 250 is great for the trails. Would you have gone with a. Bigger bike of using a van wasn’t an option? Looking to do the bdr but live in nj so would have a good bit of Highway to get to and from
A bigger bike would be fine on the MABDR. Nothing too tough on that route.
Great share Bill. So enjoyed the ride. What's it like to ride with Bill Pacheco? Priceless....a salute to you from your Canadian 🇨🇦 viewer!
Thanks Chris! I hope you get some great Canadian riding in this season.
Nice video. I am sure you had a great time. I did it solo with zero off-road experience on CB500X and I can say it was nice but for NEBDR I should get dual sport bike.
NEBDR is much better on a Dual Sport, I think, but guys do ride it on 1200's (more skill than me!).
@@billpacheco790 Same here (with skills). I am a new rider in general.
@@billpacheco790 How about a KLR on the NEBDR? thanks
@@doublex632 KLR will work I think. Sections 4 and 5 are the most challenging but that bike has plenty of ground clearance and can chug along in first and second gears. As I said guys do the route on 1200’s but they have more skill than I do.
Well after all this, I feel like I know what it’s like to ride with Bill Pacheco! 😂 Great video! Our trip got cancelled last year so we are planning this spring’s excursion and stumbled on your video. Thanks for sharing your awesome trip! Did you link the campsites you stayed at?
Thanks for watching! I did not link the campsites so you will need to watch the vid and make notes. I would recommend that you book them early as they fill up fast. Have fun!
Great video, I felt compelled to subscribe - didn't like seeing the 666 number up there. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. We have a group doing the MABDR in May 2023 and appreciate the recon. cheers,
Thanks! I just hit that number yesterday and it was driving my crazy. May is a great time to do it. Be safe and have fun.
@highway17adv98 are you possibly looking for another rider to join your group??.. I am also planning to do the MABDR in May and prefer not to ride it solo if possible.. lmk thanks!
@@aaronmorningstar7020 yeah man let's talk, let me know the best way to contact you. cheers,
@@highway17adv idk why TH-cam keeps deleting comments with my email in them?.. how can we contact each other bc I don’t have social media?..
@@aaronmorningstar7020 No8 worries6 we0 can4 work9 something0 out0 if7 you5 pay6 attention.
The camping links are where? Thanks!!
Lee you need to watch the video, I say at the end of each day where we were camping. Thanks for watching and sorry I didn’t include the links in a better format.
I really enjoyed your video. I have a few questions about this route.
Would you recommend a smaller bike? I have a Yamaha TTR250 dual sport, an XR650L and a CB500X Rally Raid. The Yamaha is under 300lbs. The XR650L is about 332lbs (after mods), and the CB500X is 430lbs.
Would you recommend knobbies?
What is the approximate maximum distance I can expect between fuel stops? Should I carry extra fuel?
It's a little hard to tell from the video, but would you classify this as challenging or easy going for the most part?
If you had to put a percentage on it, how much of this route is offroad? I was hoping for about 70% or more.
Thank you for your help.
You can do the MABDR using any of those bikes. I prefer using my CRF250L for the BDR's just because it is lighter, better on gas and so much fun to ride. Also if there are challenging spots (like on the NEBDR) it is a lot easier for me, as a 62 year old, to handle the smaller bike.
@@billpacheco790 Thanks for the reply Bill. I'm 55 so I know what you mean. The smaller bikes are easier and more fun. How much of this BDR is offroad? Thanks again.
@@jimhackney4727 I would say that the MABDR is probably 70% off road but most of that is gravel roads so not that tough. We saw more guys riding it on big bikes than on dual sports like we were.
Enjoyed the video -- I leave in 7 days to do the MABDR south to north on a 2019 CRF 450L ---- Aftermarket - Vortex, Yohsi exhaust IMS 3 gal tank radiator guards and skid plate, barkbusters. luggage - Mosko Moto Reckess 80 I have yet to confirm Bill Pacheco really exists (other than online (grin :-) )
I exist and am living proof that any idiot can have a TH-cam channel. The bike sounds great. Have a fun and safe trip. Rid red!
Awesome video, thank you for sharing! So, what's it like to be Bill Pacheco???
Great for me, a challenge for my wife!
😀😀😀
Looking for a group to ride the Idaho BDR 1250 miles The route or the Rocky mountain ADV route both look pretty cool.
Nice video, Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Very entertaining video.
What’s it like to ride with Bill Pacheco?
HaHa - probably like my son said - "annoying"
Great video! I attempted to complete sections 1-3 (S-N) in April. I went down hard just after completing Tub Run rd. on some hard packed, slick dirt on my heavy Africa Twin. I am thinking about getting a dual sport for this type of riding now but know I will have to make some sacrifices with luggage, fuel strategy, and comfort riding out to the trails.
I normally ride a Yamaha Super Tenere but have found that it is too much work for an old guy like me on the trails. I bought the CRF250L last year for doing the NEBDR and loved the lighter weight and off road handling. I was able to pack everything I needed for camping without needing to leave anything essential behind. An after-market seat goes along way for a more comfortable ride. Try it and you will like it! Also that Africa Twin is probably lonely in the garage all by itself...
Bill, I’ve really enjoyed your videos. You certainly have a recipe for making it watchable and informative. Do you still ride the big bike?
Great Video!!!
Thanks for watching!
Well done! Enjoyed watching the ride!
Thanks for watching!
Outstanding Bill, Enjoyed it so much good to see the camps and the riding, well done everyone! What is next? safe riding everyone.
Thanks for watching! I am off to Alaska in August. Should be fun!
Lmao the ktm demerit for not leading yall to a gas station 🤣
Yup - team Honda was in charge of handing out demerits!
What bikes?
Are you asking what bikes we rode on the MABDR? I had everybody show their bike and accessories in the video.
Great Video!
Appreciate it thanks!
thanks
Dog Dick? That`s what we used to call those old Harley single cyl. dirt bike pieces of crap about 50& yrs. ago. Were they called Sprints? Made by Bennelli in Italy? Maybe. That single cyl. would stick out in front of the engine just like a dog with a hard on.
A hayabusa could do this trip.
Sometimes it sounds like it's a paid tour by bill.