I just Happened to stumble across you tube and found your channel. Your content is just what I have been looking for. "Thanks for that.!" I'm 59 and my style of is like Yours and Karl's. I used to own a 96' Dr white and purple. Unfortunately had to sell it. I'm currently riding a KLR 650. I injured my right arm and currently in physical therapy. Not motorcycle related. Looking forward to riding soon... Anyway I just wanted to stop in and say hi and how much I enjoy Dino's Tinker Shed!
Thank you so much, I really appreciate you taking the time to comment. I hope your arm heals up quickly and fully and you can get get back to riding your KLR. Dino
Love your videos. Just picked up a '97 Bush Pig completely modded out. Had to downsize from my well loved DL1000 due to a common medical condition called being older than dirt. Your Mt. Washington ride reminded me of riding up on my '96 Magna back around the turn of the century. The ranger asked if I was afraid of narrow mountain roads. I replied that I LOVE narrow mountain roads and headed up. The ranger forgot to tell me one little detail. IT WAS ALL DIRT. Or rather mostly hard pan covered in loose pebbles. With Caddys and Deuce-and-a Quarters piloted by terrified old folks with bulging eyes and sweaty upper lips who comforted themselves by claiming the absolute middle of the road. Made it to the summit. Called the wife with the street address of the weather station. She asked why. Told her this was my new home since I was NEVER GOING TO SKI DOWN that 9 degree dirt Slip-N-Slide just to get off the mountain. I eventually relented after a short conversation involving the terms "chicken livered" and "abject coward". Trip down was anticlimactic. Close your eyes and relive that ride on dirt.
Beautifully narrated Dino. I spent 2 weeks riding a royal.enfield around the Himalayas a few years ago. . I know exactly how scary some of the drop-offs can be. As much as you want to enjoy the scenery you don't dare until you stop.
Hey Dino. Those Aux lights on Karls bike sure do look nice. I would recommend you look at Seat Concepts seat covering. You can do it yourself and they have excellent reviews. More from the machine shop later.
The intro was gold. In my head Dino be like, gotta hit the road before my wife sees me! Nice video. Soothing. Interesting that during waters journey to the ocean during Niagara Falls is about 4500 feet above sea level also.
LOL, truth be told both Karl's wife and mine are always happy when we head out on our trips, I think we talk too much HA. Thank you for the comment. Dino
Me and Sam loved this video! Amazing views and wow, you’re right about wanting to hug that yellow line lol! I’d be white knuckling it the whole way up! Thanks for sharing the ride.
Hi Dino, I recently installed a seat concepts foam and cover standard height on my stock DR seat pan and I've got to say I don't even notice the seat anymore, it was well worth the investment. By the way, I am from Sydney Australia and on my lunch break enjoyed being taken to Mount Washington by you and Karl - what a spectacular view!
Hi Dino & Carl, greetings from Tassie. Wow what a ride! It looked steep watching it let alone riding but wow was it worth it. Fantastic work you guys, look👀ing forward to seeing more. 👍👍👍
Amazing ride Dino. Definitely a ride on my Bucket List for sure. Another awesome video by the way. Love the quality of your videos. This is one of my Channels on TH-cam 👍
Thank you for the feedback and if you can take the trip it is worth it for sure. Make sure to check the weather for best views and I forgot to mention that they will close the road during bad weather. Dino
Just wanted to say Hi from Ballarat Victoria Australia. I have become a bit of a fan of your channel. I've owned my DR650 for about 4 years and have begun to dig a little deeper into maintenance and adding to the whole adventure experience over the last couple of years. Found your videos really helpful and generally confidence building for me to turn the tools myself. This ride up Mount Washington was great viewing. Keep up the great job.
Hey, thank you for the comment and feedback. I am glad my content is giving you the confidence you need to spin some wrenches, it really can be a great part of the hobby. Dino
Wonderful video! I have never been to Mt. Washington. The pucker factor looked pretty high riding that mountain road to the top. And with no guard rails! Great ride guys. Thanks for bringing us along!
Congrats for getting to the top and having decent visibility. The few times i was there, it was socked in with poor weather. I was surprised by the IRVING propane tanks at the top. Cheers Dino!
We were worried about the weather for sure, Karl has also been up a few times and he said the weather can really play a role in the experience. Not sure about the propane unless its for heat or a back up generator? anyway, thank you for the comment, they are always appreciated 👍. Dino
My advice, find a good friend or partner and never look back, life throws curve balls at you when you least expect it so " *carpe diem* " my friend. Dino
Wow great ride video! I enjoy riding mountain roads. I will have to go there. I have rode Pikes Peak and Mt Evans in Colorado. I have been over Mt Mitchell several times and rode the rocky mountains north to south and another time south to north. Always beautiful. Thanks for the great video!
Wow, that is a lot of mountain riding! Mt Washington was the first one I rode up, but you have given me some additional options. I am glad you enjoyed the video, thank you. Dino
NH resident here. Did the Auto Road on my KLR650 earlier this summer. It feels so much steeper in person, especially when yoy have wind blowing you around 😂
What a great ride report, thanks for sharing! Loved the ride up the mountain, I live in southern Arizona, with a 9100 ft. Mountain less than an hour from my door, so I can relate to the cliffs! Looks like you had the perfect bikes for the job. If you get a chance, I recommend Down East Maine, especially Acadia National Park, it’s worth the ride. I’d love to do some riding in your country; I’ve been several times, but never on a bike.
Thank you for the trip advice, I'm sure Karl would be up for a Maine trip at some point. Hope you get to Canada on two wheels sometime, we both live in amazing countries! Dino
Great vlog. I really enjoyed it. It's great that you can have such informative DIY videos, as well as travel videos like this one. By the way, I followed your instructions on cleaning the carburetor and it was very helpful. I'm hoping to start the engine on my project DR650 this weekend.
Outstanding vid Dino. I have a seat concepts on my DR as well as an Air hawk pad. I still get a bit of a sore arse but I suffer from back pain quite a bit so I'll never be comfortable no matter what. Sheep skins are good also.
LOL, I think there is no way around a sore butt if you ride longer distances, however it seems the SC seat gets a lot of good feedback on the DR. Thank you for the feedback. Dino
What a trip! The video and voice over I really enjoyed - thankyou. Spectacular scenery. The video vision is interesting as you are able to show different views. (Did your GPS have a bit of shake? - on one of your videos you had put "anti shake" stays on it).
You boys will have to come out to BC and do another Mt. Washington on Vancouver Island just to say you did it. We certainly have some spectacular scenery here as well. Much less "pucker factor" going up it too 🤣. I actually wanted to ask you your long term thoughts on the HWK gear. I haven't ridden in over 20 years but just got myself a little dual sport and have been considering the same jacket and pants that you have. I saw your initial reviews on them but wonder if you feel the same after putting on a lot of miles with them. Thanks.
Thanks for the comment Dave. Karl and I are actually riding this week and just did a full rain day in the gear. And I mean rain. I am planning a follow up review later this fall one the season is wrapped up
Hi Dino , love your videos and I have a challenge for you. You are a great instructor and I know that you could do my challenge perfectly. I find myself constantly forgetting ( not seeing) to cancel my turn signal and the other day I was almost hit because a guy thought I was turning. Would you be willing to make a video showing how to wire up a beeper to the signals? If so, I know it would be great! Thank you!
Great video! Can you tell us what the temperature range was, top vs bottom? Also what sprocket gearing combination you are utilizing? Lastly, you might want to look at Seat Concept's Touring/Commuter seat. I've had mine 3+ years and has been a great addition to the DR. Can't wait for part II.
Thank you for the questions, I think the temperature dropped about 12 degrees Fahrenheit over the climb but I can not remember the exact temp. I have a 14/46 combo on the bike right now, I've looked at the SC seats and they seem to get great reviews, it is the seat I would buy if I decide to buy one. I want to explore some other alternatives as well to share on the channel (for better or worse LOL) Thanks again Dino
Awesome trip Dino. How did the bikes carburation perform at altitude ? A cheap seat option for longer trips is a quality sheep skin. I have one and its warm in the cold but neutral on hot days.
Thank you for the question, are you referring to the parabellum or my dash? I have a video on the dash update but Karl and I have not yet completed the update on his parabellum windscreen. In a nut shell he likes it but does wish it was a bit taller. We will complete the review video soon. Thank you again for the question. Dino
In California we normally cruise the DR on the slow lane at 105 kph like 60-65mph which I thought was normal and snail slow for the other maniacs on sport bikes lol , was the 80kph the speed limit on that highway? Or just for cruising (which I love)
The back roads were 55mph in NY and 50 in Vermont. We like to take our time and cruise, so we just poked along and enjoyed the ride. Thanks for the question Dino
Hey my windshield is off a BMW 650 Dakar, I have a video on it if you wanted to watch, th-cam.com/video/TDSIAlekqPs/w-d-xo.html Thank you for the comment Dino
I just Happened to stumble across you tube and found your channel. Your content is just what I have been looking for. "Thanks for that.!" I'm 59 and my style of is like Yours and Karl's. I used to own a 96' Dr white and purple. Unfortunately had to sell it. I'm currently riding a KLR 650. I injured my right arm and currently in physical therapy. Not motorcycle related. Looking forward to riding soon... Anyway I just wanted to stop in and say hi and how much I enjoy Dino's Tinker Shed!
Thank you so much, I really appreciate you taking the time to comment. I hope your arm heals up quickly and fully and you can get get back to riding your KLR.
Dino
@@DinosTinkerShed Thank You!
Love your videos. Just picked up a '97 Bush Pig completely modded out. Had to downsize from my well loved DL1000 due to a common medical condition called being older than dirt.
Your Mt. Washington ride reminded me of riding up on my '96 Magna back around the turn of the century. The ranger asked if I was afraid of narrow mountain roads. I replied that I LOVE narrow mountain roads and headed up. The ranger forgot to tell me one little detail. IT WAS ALL DIRT. Or rather mostly hard pan covered in loose pebbles. With Caddys and Deuce-and-a Quarters piloted by terrified old folks with bulging eyes and sweaty upper lips who comforted themselves by claiming the absolute middle of the road.
Made it to the summit. Called the wife with the street address of the weather station. She asked why. Told her this was my new home since I was NEVER GOING TO SKI DOWN that 9 degree dirt Slip-N-Slide just to get off the mountain.
I eventually relented after a short conversation involving the terms "chicken livered" and "abject coward".
Trip down was anticlimactic.
Close your eyes and relive that ride on dirt.
Thanks for taking us on your trip. I share your fondness for the DR. It's simple, functional, and reliable.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Dino
Nice ride with beautiful views. Thanks for taking us along on your mighty DR650.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Dino
Hi Dino, loved the video and narrating on this ride.
Thank you, I never know if the voice over is too much or not, the feedback helps.
Dino
@@DinosTinkerShed it,s perfect, don,t change the settings,cheers
Beautifully narrated Dino. I spent 2 weeks riding a royal.enfield around the Himalayas a few years ago. . I know exactly how scary some of the drop-offs can be. As much as you want to enjoy the scenery you don't dare until you stop.
I can imagine that was much more intense then the road I took. thank you for the comment.
Dino
Hey Dino. Those Aux lights on Karls bike sure do look nice. I would recommend you look at Seat Concepts seat covering. You can do it yourself and they have excellent reviews. More from the machine shop later.
Can't wait to see what you make next Bill. 👍
Dino
Hahaha! Bronco call out! Love it....
Thought you might like that LOL
Enjoy the bike life buddy
The intro was gold. In my head Dino be like, gotta hit the road before my wife sees me!
Nice video. Soothing.
Interesting that during waters journey to the ocean during Niagara Falls is about 4500 feet above sea level also.
LOL, truth be told both Karl's wife and mine are always happy when we head out on our trips, I think we talk too much HA.
Thank you for the comment.
Dino
Me and Sam loved this video! Amazing views and wow, you’re right about wanting to hug that yellow line lol! I’d be white knuckling it the whole way up! Thanks for sharing the ride.
Glad you enjoyed it! the I think the insta360 does a good job at showing the steepness of the climb.
Dino
I recently posted a question in another video. I think you answered it perfectly in this video. Thanks!
Hi Dino, I recently installed a seat concepts foam and cover standard height on my stock DR seat pan and I've got to say I don't even notice the seat anymore, it was well worth the investment. By the way, I am from Sydney Australia and on my lunch break enjoyed being taken to Mount Washington by you and Karl - what a spectacular view!
Thank you for the feed back, SC seems to be the seat of choice for the DR. Thank you for stopping by on your lunch.
Dino
It's definately worth the ride, nice video :)
Love using the engine-braking on the DR650se. Great video. Thanks..........Tim. Tea Tree Gully. South Australia
Me too , it really is a special type of feeling 😎
I love watching your channel keep it up. I will have to continue this episode after work. 😎👍😎
Please do!
Dino
That was so nice I hope to capture Arizona on my DR when I get it. You are a true inspiration.
Hi Dino & Carl, greetings from Tassie. Wow what a ride! It looked steep watching it let alone riding but wow was it worth it. Fantastic work you guys, look👀ing forward to seeing more. 👍👍👍
Andrew, so glad you enjoyed it. It was a great ride for sure. Thanks for the comments
Dino
Amazing ride Dino. Definitely a ride on my Bucket List for sure. Another awesome video by the way. Love the quality of your videos. This is one of my Channels on TH-cam 👍
Thank you for the feedback and if you can take the trip it is worth it for sure. Make sure to check the weather for best views and I forgot to mention that they will close the road during bad weather.
Dino
Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Great content. Keep up the great work.
Thanks, will do!
Dino
Just wanted to say Hi from Ballarat Victoria Australia. I have become a bit of a fan of your channel. I've owned my DR650 for about 4 years and have begun to dig a little deeper into maintenance and adding to the whole adventure experience over the last couple of years. Found your videos really helpful and generally confidence building for me to turn the tools myself. This ride up Mount Washington was great viewing. Keep up the great job.
Hey, thank you for the comment and feedback. I am glad my content is giving you the confidence you need to spin some wrenches, it really can be a great part of the hobby.
Dino
Wonderful video! I have never been to Mt. Washington. The pucker factor looked pretty high riding that mountain road to the top. And with no guard rails! Great ride guys. Thanks for bringing us along!
Glad you enjoyed it. we had a great time.
Thank you for the comment
Dino
Congrats for getting to the top and having decent visibility. The few times i was there, it was socked in with poor weather. I was surprised by the IRVING propane tanks at the top. Cheers Dino!
We were worried about the weather for sure, Karl has also been up a few times and he said the weather can really play a role in the experience. Not sure about the propane unless its for heat or a back up generator?
anyway, thank you for the comment, they are always appreciated 👍.
Dino
Great ride and a very nice narration 😀
So I guess there is also hope for me to ride more after I retire, just like 25 more years though...😂
My advice, find a good friend or partner and never look back, life throws curve balls at you when you least expect it so " *carpe diem* " my friend.
Dino
Wow great ride video! I enjoy riding mountain roads. I will have to go there. I have rode Pikes Peak and Mt Evans in Colorado. I have been over Mt Mitchell several times and rode the rocky mountains north to south and another time south to north. Always beautiful. Thanks for the great video!
Wow, that is a lot of mountain riding! Mt Washington was the first one I rode up, but you have given me some additional options. I am glad you enjoyed the video, thank you.
Dino
you definitely deserve way more subscribers. great vids!
Thank you so much for the support, the channel is growing slowly but consistently. glad you are enjoying the content.
Dino
NH resident here. Did the Auto Road on my KLR650 earlier this summer. It feels so much steeper in person, especially when yoy have wind blowing you around 😂
What a great ride report, thanks for sharing! Loved the ride up the mountain, I live in southern Arizona, with a 9100 ft. Mountain less than an hour from my door, so I can relate to the cliffs! Looks like you had the perfect bikes for the job. If you get a chance, I recommend Down East Maine, especially Acadia National Park, it’s worth the ride. I’d love to do some riding in your country; I’ve been several times, but never on a bike.
Thank you for the trip advice, I'm sure Karl would be up for a Maine trip at some point. Hope you get to Canada on two wheels sometime, we both live in amazing countries!
Dino
Great vlog. I really enjoyed it. It's great that you can have such informative DIY videos, as well as travel videos like this one. By the way, I followed your instructions on cleaning the carburetor and it was very helpful. I'm hoping to start the engine on my project DR650 this weekend.
Thank you for the comment, I hope I can get back to regular uploads soon. I am happy you enjoy the content and good luck with the engine overhaul
Dino
Outstanding vid Dino. I have a seat concepts on my DR as well as an Air hawk pad. I still get a bit of a sore arse but I suffer from back pain quite a bit so I'll never be comfortable no matter what. Sheep skins are good also.
LOL, I think there is no way around a sore butt if you ride longer distances, however it seems the SC seat gets a lot of good feedback on the DR. Thank you for the feedback.
Dino
What a trip! The video and voice over I really enjoyed - thankyou. Spectacular scenery. The video vision is interesting as you are able to show different views. (Did your GPS have a bit of shake? - on one of your videos you had put "anti shake" stays on it).
Hi Mal, glad you enjoyed the video. the GPS still moves a bit but it was not terrible and did not interfere with using or viewing it at all.
Dino
You boys will have to come out to BC and do another Mt. Washington on Vancouver Island just to say you did it. We certainly have some spectacular scenery here as well. Much less "pucker factor" going up it too 🤣.
I actually wanted to ask you your long term thoughts on the HWK gear. I haven't ridden in over 20 years but just got myself a little dual sport and have been considering the same jacket and pants that you have. I saw your initial reviews on them but wonder if you feel the same after putting on a lot of miles with them. Thanks.
Thanks for the comment Dave. Karl and I are actually riding this week and just did a full rain day in the gear. And I mean rain. I am planning a follow up review later this fall one the season is wrapped up
Hi Dino , love your videos and I have a challenge for you. You are a great instructor and I know that you could do my challenge perfectly. I find myself constantly forgetting ( not seeing) to cancel my turn signal and the other day I was almost hit because a guy thought I was turning. Would you be willing to make a video showing how to wire up a beeper to the signals? If so, I know it would be great!
Thank you!
Ill look into how to do it, sounds like fun. thank you for the idea!
Dino
@@DinosTinkerShed I know you'll do it right!
Great video! Can you tell us what the temperature range was, top vs bottom? Also what sprocket gearing combination you are utilizing? Lastly, you might want to look at Seat Concept's Touring/Commuter seat. I've had mine 3+ years and has been a great addition to the DR. Can't wait for part II.
Thank you for the questions, I think the temperature dropped about 12 degrees Fahrenheit over the climb but I can not remember the exact temp. I have a 14/46 combo on the bike right now, I've looked at the SC seats and they seem to get great reviews, it is the seat I would buy if I decide to buy one. I want to explore some other alternatives as well to share on the channel (for better or worse LOL)
Thanks again
Dino
Awesome trip Dino. How did the bikes carburation perform at altitude ? A cheap seat option for longer trips is a quality sheep skin. I have one and its warm in the cold but neutral on hot days.
Carb worked fine overall, it was a bit less responsive at the higher elevations but not too bad. Thank you for the tip on the sheep skin.
Dino
how is the wind shield? i looked for a follow up video but did not see one?
tks
Thank you for the question, are you referring to the parabellum or my dash? I have a video on the dash update but Karl and I have not yet completed the update on his parabellum windscreen. In a nut shell he likes it but does wish it was a bit taller.
We will complete the review video soon.
Thank you again for the question.
Dino
In California we normally cruise the DR on the slow lane at 105 kph like 60-65mph which I thought was normal and snail slow for the other maniacs on sport bikes lol ,
was the 80kph the speed limit on that highway? Or just for cruising (which I love)
The back roads were 55mph in NY and 50 in Vermont. We like to take our time and cruise, so we just poked along and enjoyed the ride.
Thanks for the question
Dino
Hi dino what windshield do you have on your dr650?
Hey my windshield is off a BMW 650 Dakar, I have a video on it if you wanted to watch, th-cam.com/video/TDSIAlekqPs/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for the comment
Dino