The DESERT DIRT & SAND is KICKIN' OUR BUTTS! | MOTORCYCLE TRAVEL
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- Does he, or doesn’t he ride a 600# ADV motorcycle into the Imperial Sand Dunes? That’s the question Rich faces when coming upon the Imperial Sand Dunes on an adventure bike. If you're looking for adventure around Yuma, Arizona, this episode has a little of everything.
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On the subject of mice getting inside the RV, I discovered on our RV the manufacturers cut a 3-in hole for a 3/4-in pipe underneath the RV. RV. Once I went in and cut a piece of plywood to plug that hole I no longer get mice in my RV. So check all the spots where wires or pipes are coming out and see if they are sealed.
The most fascinating episode so far, thanks ☺️
Happy to hear that!
As a old dirt rider. It’s entertaining to watch ya on the dirt.
We loved this episode! (Well, we love most them!) But this one was really special. I was stationed at YPG (Yuma Proving Grounds) for 2.5 years in the 80s (Yeah, 1980’s). I had a Honda 400XL and a Kawasaki 1000. We also ended up with 2 Honda 3-wheelers that we rode in the Sand Dunes. I was a Huey Crew Chief, and we spent a lot of hours in low level flight in the Kofa Mountains, etc. (And Palm Canyon, abandoned mines, etc.!) Such great memories!! For a dairy farm boy from Wisconsin, AZ was awesome!! Thank you!!
I applaud the amount of planning and work that goes into your adventures. Sure glad i can do it vicariously through y'all. I'm very much aware of the financial money pit RV life can be. I have friends that go out occasionally and their monthly incomes in retirement are significant. I've become a little too conservative at my age (65) and have reigned in my little adventures significantly. If they become too laborious or financially draining I tend to dial back. Good luck and stay safe.
A little trick used to keep mice out of your camper, a lot of people here in Texas will use fox urine( purchase at Academy sporting goods) on the ground around your tires.
Great idea
A person once asked a TAT rider why he rode a R1200GS while riding the Trans American Trail since so many ride the smaller bikes? He response was simple and made so much since. He said his GS handled everything with ease except for about 2% of the time when he struggled. It was worth the comfort the other 98% of the time. You guys do well except when you hit the deeper sand…most people struggle with sand. Keep making the vids guys! Enjoy the adventures.
Keep on riding Richard, my R1200GS just rolled over 174,000 miles. It has been in 49 states... Love your channel and will chat in MO in June.
I am 77. I watched Itchy boots and was intrigued by that type of riding. I was a Harley Road King and Victory rider for my younger years. Anyway, I bought a small dual sport to learn to ride the trails not single track but FS and LOGGING. I have a nice travel trailer plus the TW 200 fits on a rack. My question is if you really do not adventure, why not; a smaller BMW 310 GS..easier on weight and accomplishes your goals as I see them. Thanks and travel safe
Yeah.. that girl belongs up in the trails away from traffic! 👀
Thanks for sharing! we are working on something new. we have to check them all out before we settle down on something
That new view works good
Yeah thanks
Dryer sheets do work. I used them in my camper and boat for winter and summer storage and never had a problem. They smell good also.
Great tip!
Those shots using the 360 off of the front on Rich's bike are AWESOME👍 stay safe, learn to live the sand 😂😀😂
BTW Rich&Cris l use a 5 gallon pail with 3 inches of anti- freeze, a 1×4" ramp and a wire coat hanger through a pop can or beer can mounted in 2 v notches on the five gallon pail smeared with peanut butter. They jump to the tin can it spins and in the pool they go. I use this at my hunting camp year round no muss no smell, just empty the trash upon visits. For traveling in a trailer just pour contents back in a windshield washer jug till next use.hope this helps
Might be an idea to think about getting smaller bikes... especially now that you have Jake for longer journeys and to haul your base camp. Absolutely love this channel
I like how Nora Lee on Itchy Boots rides. A small Honda 300, then get some good riding boots with the hard plastic up over the angle and you are set. You two are scaring me with those big bikes off rode. You will get better gas mileage, and a more reliable bike. Yes, Richard is going to look like a circus bear on a bicycle, and so do I when I ride my TW200. I am too old for a heavy bike landing on me. I just got a KLR and I am starting to think maybe I too should have gotten a small Honda.
I have been in the he waste and recycling business 45 years and mice live to chew the wiring in the garbage trucks. Bounce dryer sheets completely stopped the problem in every single truck. The added benefit is you get a pretty smell!!
Nice and in a garbage truck
Looks like you guys have been practicing the correct way to stand a bike back up. Looking good! 💪👍🤘
You two are having too much fun! Love your adventures and glad you are living in a good shelter now. 👍🛵🛵
If you dropped down to a couple of middle weight adventure bikes you'd have much more fun riding, save gas when riding, and save gas hauling them! also they'd probably carry just as much stuff! Keep up the great adventures whatever you choose to do!
If you guys ever run into ants getting in use Comet. Dust it over your cables, hoses, and drains. This was told to me from an old friend that RVed all over the place.
Irish Spring soap works well too
Rich and Chris, we put original irish spring soap in our camper. While we're surrounded by mice, none of them have entered our camper. Love the places you are showing us. Look forward to your video each week. Thanks for Sharing!
The techniques used for maintenance and welbehaving are important. Especially when on the move. Wishing sweet journeys ahead.
Yes! Thank you!
Fun video. I always enjoy your videos. Thanks. Blessings
Thanks Again Betty Jo
Had the same problem on my KLR 650 at KOFA, cool place though. Also visited the prison, awesome.
Water bladder. Cool deal. I would park with the bed higher than the fill spout on trailer. Let gravity take over. For added pressure put something heavy on it.
That would work
Some say Irish Spring is something mice don’t like. Stuff the bounce in the slide area very close to the slide seals inside. Number one point of entry. They can jump. Work for an rv dealership.
I used to ride a 300 cc Honda trail bike and thought it was too heavy... I prefer a 250 and even that can get you in a pickle. Dropping a bike creates memories so if no one got hurt, it's all good.
very true
Always enjoy your video’s. Always learn something new. Thanks and stay safe.
It is brand new and stored safely away. and we filter the drinking and cooking water from the tank
Hi, thanks for that. We were there about the same time. Highway 95 was so windy! Now we know we can boondock in that park, so when the broken leg is fixed, we can go back. Stay safe.
Great video 👍. Thanks for sharing and enjoyed the history lesson.
Happy Easter you too .so glad to see you are having a great time. As Always praying for your safety.
Thank You Robert
What the beautiful sunset you showed us,love your channel ,keep up the great content
,Love to met you two sometime.I have a R1200 GS getting ready for an Alaska ride from northeast Ohio this July,want to do it while I can,recently retired.😊
I have heard that if you use a light strip that is blue that gets rid of your friendly little critters.... And for the off road you need A red flag and a ohv tag if you don't it's not a cheap ticket..
Cheapest gas in Yuma is at the Arco station off exit 2. And yes, you probably passed a few lettuce fields. Some call Yuma county the lettuce capital of the world. You guys passed within a few miles of our property. How is the cell coverage at the refuge?
Check out Bishop's Castle in Rye Colorado and the Royal Gorge in Canyon city Colorado
At the end of the day I wouldn't mind being strapped to your "ball and chain". LOL. I just got a g310gs for a third bike. Now waitingfor some accessories to show up. N E Ohio still getting some snow-79°by Sunday. Darned Grounhog.!!! 👍👍🏍🏍🏍🐣🙋♂️
Nice a much lighter bike.
Nice video with lots of interesting content. I laughed when Richard asked if the highschool students had perfect attendance in the converted prison...lol.
Regarding the mice...I had them in a car I had in storage. I tried everything to rid them but it was the Victor classic mouse traps that were the most effective. Before you go to bed each night, set at least 10 traps...when you are away for the day riding, make sure they are all reset. Also try and plug as many places in trailer that they have access to getting in from outside.
I enjoy all your videos...thanks for sharing & stay safe!
Enjoy your time over there; yuma humidity kicks in around mid to end of may, with lots of bugs
Thanks for the video!😉👍Be careful lifting those bikes, not to let it fall on you. Take care
You both scare me a little bit when you get in the loose sand and gravel.
It takes lots of practice and good coaching to safely do some of the backroads you have ridden.
After a week riding in Big Bend I came to the realization that “There was a lot that I didn’t know, that I needed to know to safely go to those exciting backcountry locations that are out there.
Dusty Wessels at West 38 Moto along with his top notch coaches helped me with the instruction and experience that has enabled me to tackle tough back roads from New Mexico to Canada.
There certainly are other ADV MC Instruction Operations, I think both of you would be a good match with Dusty and his group of instructors. I think you probably would enjoy pulling up some of his instruction videos, and get fired up about his training.
I really appreciate the enthusiasm and spirit you capture in your videos.
I always look forward to your latest travel video updates.
Thanks for sharing them!
Just wondering if you guys have considered smaller bikes? Maybe drop down to the 500cc class. Your riding styles don't really require power & speed. The smaller bikes will make them easier to handle but still allow you to get around. Stay safe.
You guys are in my old stomping ground. As someone who grew up riding that place, I learned not to use the front brake in sand and gravel.
True that.
You are really brave tackling the sand , I absolutely hate the stuff, hope you didn’t hurt yourself, I dislocated my shoulder when I came off in sand over in Zambia.
Hey guys another informative VLog, hey nice to see the Pataks cooking sauce, we have same products here Downunder in Australia, ❤️🦘🦘🦘
That's exactly how I fill the water tank on my camper when boondocking. The only difference is that I wired the pump into a male 7-wire trailer plug and plug it into my trucks female trailer connection and installed an on/off switch.
That is a great idea. I'll probably change to that.
Fuel? You should worry. In the U.K. we’re over £6 a gallon of petrol. Way more for diesel. That would be, I believe, over 8 dollars!
Love that area! Awesome Video!
you guys are AWESOME!!!!! I love tagging along your adventures, love your history that comes along with all your rides, BTW, JBG Travels recommended your channel, and so now I subscribed, take care safe journeys!!
Cheers thanks Saul
Thanks for the interesting information on the old prison.
You need to keep the mice from getting in. My husband had a powered parachute. He was successful putting a handful of moth balls in an old tube sock and placing inside the chute. Never had a mouse. You have to place inside where the mice are coming in at.
Love the videos! Is there a reason for the fingerless gloves? Thinking about sliding on pavement at any speed.
Great place to camp by congress arizona ... just came from there .
So I heard a bleep when Chris went down. Was that an "Oh Frack"? Or what? I know...Sugar!
Oh Sh ugar It was. 🤣🤣
Love the new set up :) very cool 😎
Thanks.
I saw Texas plates on that trailer, I live in Santa Fe.
"its gonna smell like Grandma's house......" ......it already does I am sure 🤣
We are not grandparents but we are of that age 🤣🤣
Good video and the ride that was very interesting about the prison thanks take care ride safe
Gas in SC 3.41 come over to SC and we have paved Road here
we like that. we'll be in Hiawassee for the GA MOA rally
Thanks! Enjoyed the vid. ✌🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Glad you enjoyed it
Never a dull moment👍
Yes for sure
That setup you have right now is asking for 2 japanese dual sports 250-300 cc. The 2 bikes you habe kow you dont need them for sure….
$3.53? we are at 7.62/gallon up here in Canada and our politicians don't care!
It still rough on us.
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Thanks for the ride better safe than sorry
No worries
whew that sand looks scary 😩 so cool to see ya'll in the desert down south. I'm up in the Bay Area but can't wait to ride at some point in the desert down there!
Stay Safe!!❤ Happy Easter!!
I think she's more capable then she believes. It's all in her head. She puts lots of miles on a motorcycle and just needs the basics of riding off road. Dropping a bike in those situations is awesome because it means you are trying. I've heard nothing but good things about BMW's off road course in South Carolina. Jump on one of their GS's for a couple of days and get the basics and you'll realize you guys are super capable. Enjoy!
We create a spray bottle of water with lots of peppermint essential oil. Spray around every couple days, outside under camper and could try in?
Awesome tips
Another great episode. I didn’t see your 360 camera in the notes, did I miss it? Can you let us know which 360 you are using?
Happy Easter. God Bless.
Same to you!
Love yall channel!
Thanks a Bunch
Can't remember if you're currently heading west or east, but if you're heading east, Bisbee, AZ is a great little town worth checking out - it's kind of between Tombstone and the Mexican border (roughly). There's a cool motorcycle motel there run by another TH-camr and his partner. Sterling Noren is the guy's name and they put out a lot of adv bike camping videos, mainly based in the AZ desert, which are cool to view. And, if you're heading west, file it away for your next loop. Heh. Enjoy your ride and greetings from Vashon Island, WA. I always enjoy watching your vids.
Love your stuff
You need hedge apples to put under the camper and truck..
i love the history lessons.
Thanks a bunch
here in denmark, 1 gallon of gasoline costs just over 8 $ 😪
LOVE my transfer pump. I HATE MICE, talk about content creators. DANG it Richard you slopped the curry! Looking for a valley of no names and getting lost haha. CHRIS to RICHARD: BUT WHAT IF I FALL. RICHARD TO CHRIS: But my DARLING WHAT IF YOU FLY>>>>>Good for you both on Riding there as far as you did. Little more sand time and you"ve got this Chris. FEAR is not what He left you... but PEACE. FEAR NOT FOR I AM WITH YOU TILL WHEN>>>THE END ... encouragement for sandy roads too. I read to break negative thinking tell yourself 3 positives. Ive yet to implement this myself. Love the way you teach us about history, If only my 7th grade history teacher Miss Bertrand would have gotten the memo HISTORY is FUN and smiled or giggled about it like yall, at least one day out of the school year she would have had more passing students. Thanks R&C
Thanks Lori.
Fuel here been $2.30 a litre here.... times that by 4.5 to make your 1 gall
Awesome to join your journey online
Thanks for coming
Dryer sheets work as well! You just need to use ALOT of them.
Dryer sheets and Irish springs bar soap works great
Great Idea
I ll second peppermint... Has been working wonders in my shed.
Working so far
Fold aluminum foil into a bowl then cut chunks of dial bath soap snd put in the foil and put in the cupboards
Great idea
Kofa is great for boondocking!!! Check out the the circle Labrynth!!! And the hike up to the Palm Canyon!
Spent several weeks there in 2018 and 2019!!!
We did that's coming up
That ride from Kofa to Yuma is pretty boring and quiet. Caught myself doing 100 mph on my Honda Goldwing going to Yuma jail and Fry’s for groceries in 2019. You two among others are motivating me to do the same You Tube videos on my tour of the Canadian Rockies Alberta and BC Canada in early May!!! Both exciting and terrifying at the same time on a 2004 BMW K1200LT
Dryer sheets work well too get cheap ones at dollar tree
You guys should consider an auxiliary has tank that can fit on your rig. But, not sure if you have to mess with D.O.T.
jake (the Truck) will be sitting more now that gas is so expensive
I put peppermint oil on cotton balls and put them in the compartments of my boat and it seems to keep the mice away. For some reason mice don't like the smell
They do work
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If y'all would get some training on the BMW adventure bikes, you could get through those places.
Dryer sheets work well too!
I used to put those by my airplane tires and never had a problem
Wow, I should read the comments before I post, evrybody knows! LOL
Yep they work well
From the UK, and love your vids, great scenery, but you cross the state line for cheaper gas, I’d cross the Atlantic!! Rough guide its about $11 a gallon here!!☹️
I hate to hear your getting rid of the GSA. I wish I could get my accountant to let me buy it. She doesn't think I need 2 motorcycles. Got a new truck on order, so its a hard sell. Hope I NEVER need to go to California, glad you guys showed us around.
do it we need to sell it ASAP. maybe you know someone
Have you considered adding a PopUp Gizmo for insulation on the bunk ends?
I’ve seen those but haven’t needed them yet.
So you guys do a lot more off-roading now have you considered Continental tkc 80 tires, I've been doing duel sport for about 15 years I've done Oregon bdr Nevada bdr California bdr Idaho bdr I always use tkc80 tires.. just a thought. Love your videos
gramma and grampa knew that mothball trick yrs ago evidently
Yep I thinking the same.
Gas is $1.85 a liter today here in nfld canada
hi from new zealand. Thoroughly enjoy your journey. my susuki bergman 650 is 25kg heavier than your bmw. wow.!
Welcome aboard!
Keep the hood up on your pickup also for mice and pac rat prevention
Now that you have a trailer and doing day rides and doing more dirt. Re think your bikes, swallow your pride and get lighter bikes. Sometimes our age catches up and we need to make adjustment. Love your vids!
Keep watching I do realize the GSA is giant bike.
I was relieved Chris didn’t adventure into the dunes. Every single fall may snap your leg like a dry branch :( Scary the idea of any of you injured. Light bikes for anything other than asphalt.
When GS750 ? :) Honda CB500X ? KTM 690 Adventure ? Huskvarna Long Range ? :)
Yes I totally agree. Now your bikes aren't your main mode of touring and you don't have to carry all your gear on them, I suggest smaller, lighter bikes for your rides.
Try the Honda 300’s or the Kawasaki 300’s. The KTM’s way too much maintenance
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