Thanks for another great episode. As I’m hunkered down in the snow here in the mountains I’m living vicariously through your videos. As before, I think your videography has really reached the next level. More please.
Great riding fellas! Mud can make a boring section interesting. 😂 Those damn interchangeable scalpel knifes are popular in hunting areas. One blade gets dull snap it out and replace with a new one. Throw the old one in the truck bed and it vibrates out… I can see the possibilities on how that got there. Good thing you had the tube.👍
Yes it can. You know it’s funny, I didn’t even put it together until about an hour after we fixed the flat that I have the same blade in my gerber knife 😂
Rode this with my Son north to south in August. Not as fast and furious though! Plugged tire, several crashes, and Beaver Rim goes on forever but missed the mud you encountered. The Carbon Cemetery is worth the stop. Informative placard internments. Thanks for sharing.
Another great episode! I would have thrown my GOPro away if I had known you were going to make such a good video of the route. The folks in Atlantic City are a colorful bunch, and very friendly. The food is not bad either. We camped in the nice Forest Service campground to the east of town and the locals told us about the coin operated showers at the RV park in town. Atlantic City is well worth the stop over on the route.
Some fantastic amazing terrain, BUT definitely not the hardest in the world. I live in Australia and we have some pretty hard off road terrain, from desert 🌵 to mountains and everything in between. And possibly more remote. BUT amazing scenery 👍
@@backcountryadvmoto LOL, actually I was talking about the Poison Gas Field. But yes, Wild West Motorsports is a good outfit. Several years back I and two buddies from out of state were on road-bikes and one of them blew a tire as we were coming into Riverton from Dubois after touring Yellowstone. It was after hours and they had locked up for the day. They opened back up for us, repaired the tire, gave him a ride back to his bike (30 miles back up the road) and refused to take payment.
@@92xl got you. That is also really cool and was actually curious to know more about the poison gas fields. Went home and looked up a lot more stuff about it. Seems like some hard work 💪🏼
Only a few actually. We heard through the Facebook group that just a few days before several groups bailed on the route because the mud and weather was so bad. I believe we hit the tail end of the storm and the mud wasn’t had bad as it was a few days before
Hey Kyle, Greta vid, thanks. I'd love to know what size tube you put it the BMW if you remember? I'm looking for spares for mine for when I'm off road and there's a lot of talk online about the off set valve causing issues and a few other things. Then other people say just chuck anything in it! Cheers. Jim. UK.
Some pretty gnarly riding. I’d be scared to take my Africa twin through some of those places. I really only take my 250 rally for off-road. Just don’t have the skill myself yet for the heavier bikes
It’s nice to see folks actually camping in the back country rather than pay campsites where you’re crammed in and have to listen to the drone of generators, screaming kids, etc. Certain TH-camrs in the Adv community complain about how many people are “out on the trails” and bitch about just wanting to get away from society….and then you never see them filming camp anywhere but a fricken KOA or something like that?!? I guess that’s Californians for ya, though. 😂
Hahaha yeah we backcountry camp as much as possible. We did hit up an official campground the second to last day. You’ll see in the next episode. But luckily it was pretty empty and worthiness it’s nice to have and pump water and a shitter 😆
@@backcountryadvmoto well y’all seem like a lot of fun; We’re from pretty close to the same area, I know how to handle a camera, am a fellow TH-camr, love meeting likeminded folks, and just got into ADV riding. So if you wanna go for a trip this summer, let me know! I’d like to think I’m a pretty decent rider and have a mostly open schedule from June to august. Really want to do a couple BDRs this summer as my first ADV rides. Spent years backpacking so I love to keep it minimalist. Let me know buddy!
Great video, very enjoyable. Question- I have a Tenere 700 & a DRZ400. I intend on doing the advanced/expert routes, so is this mostly all tough stuff requiring the DRZ or do you think the Tenere 700 can handle the route, what is the better choice do you think or am I ok with either? Thanks. Great adventure there you are having.
Ah, yes. The old tubed vs tubeless debate. If you can plug a tubeless tire, everything is great. But if you have to take the tire off the rim, you will need a burst of air to reset the tire. Same if you're installing a new tire. One method I've seen is to carry a short section of air hose with a thread on fitting on each end and a valve in the middle. You give your good tire a bit of extra air, connect one end of the hose to the good tire and the other to the flat tire, and open the valve. Air rushes from the good tire to the flat tire and hopefully sets the tire. You can do this multiple times. With a tubed tire, you always have to take the tire at least half off to repair the tube, but once repaired, airing it is not an issue. I picked up half of a utility knife blade in my rear tire a few months back. If I'd had tubeless tires, I would not have been able to plug it.
Great info. It’s funny you mention that method, because we were saying that exact same thing after we got it all done. The first thing Dan did when he got back was make a set up to be able to use the good tire. 👍🏻
I think the AT was the right bike for me, but it’s totally subjective. Like you saw, my buddy was on a BMW GSA, and it was the right bike for him. Just depends on your comfort and skill level
I just looked at a Honda Super Cub offroad today brand new 2023 upgraded version and have to say I was tempted. The $80,000 Yamaha jet boat as new? Not so much.
It’s whatever the BDR organization determines it to be expert. In my experience it’s trails that have terrain that the average rider or new rider would struggle in and/or could cause injury to your body or damage to your bike if dropped
@@backcountryadvmoto Thanks. I don't consider myself an expert, but nothing looked particularly technical to me except dealing with mud. In you opinion what were the most challenging terrain/ obstacles?
@@geridollison3632 yeah I really don’t think it was particularly hard except for the mud was challenging. The expert sections were rocky loose and steep, but if you’re used to that kind of terrain, then it’s a piece of cake. I ride that kind of terrain in North Idaho consistently so nothing new for me.
I’m not sure were you are, but here in the NW Ranchers use the millions of acres of public land to run cattle free range in the summer. Same in MT and WY. I raised cattle in TX and OR and it completely different. Regardless, giving the cattle a a little beep beep, does no harm to them and keeps them from getting spooked. It’s one thing to get nudged in a pick up but another when you’re on a motorcycle.
Please don't honk at cows. All it does is piss off farmers. The cows are gonna be stupid no matter what you do. Better off just riding slow until they're gone.
Interesting. I’ve been around cattle my entire life and have never heard it pisses off the Ranchers. When I was younger I worked on my families ranch and that’s just what we did. My only concern when riding by them is like you said they are big dumb animals and get startled. We honk when we are further away to get them moving before they are close enough to bump into you. Maybe it’s different in different parts of the country
@@backcountryadvmoto I responded but it doesn't seem to want to post the reply. I grew up around cattle as well, and the BDR's have their own programs requesting people not harass livestock and wildlife. Best thing to do is just ride slow and go past. The young ones always want to run back to their mothers but normally the adults will just stand there if you don't spook them.
@@MeerkatADV Agreed growing up in Oregon if you honk or ride behind the cows and drive them and one brakes their legs you are held responsible . And it really does PISS off the farmers and they will close the gates no more riding through . It really upsets me that SO MANY riders just chase the cows down the road SORRY if it's inconvenient but we are on their land respect every inch of it. go very slowly A rider should never make a cow feel it's needs to run . Stay back . I have walked my bike through before . RESPECT it guys . and a lot of farmers now have cameras on the road to show everyone that comes through the property or BLM land If they find one injured you will be buying an entire cow .
Looks like fun but riding those heavy tanks doesn't. I'd like to think if I could afford a litre bike, I still wouldn't get one. I'm from the half the price, half the weight, twice the fun school of thought. An old cowboy once said, Admire a big horse, Ride a small horse. Not knocking your choice though.
Well I appreciate your honesty, but like I tell everybody else that says that to me. Fun for me is the challenge of getting big bikes through tough terrain. I won’t tell you to how to have fun if you don’t tell me how to have fun. 😁Everyone’s definition of fun is different. Just get out and ride and create your own memories and adventures. Whether that’s on a 550 pound “adventure” bike, or a TW 200. All the same result. Thanks for watching
antelope in the states? wow i had no idea, so cool
Enjoy your videos. Thanks! Jim/San Diego
Thanks Jim! You are the first person to ever use this option on my channel 🙏🏻. Much appreciated
We lucked out on our trip last summer, rain stopped and the mud had dried up. Enjoyed the video, thanks.
Good stuff!
Great vid guys really enjoyed an go Africa twin!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
Great going guys...bring on 3!! All the best from CANADA!
Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it
That’s a drag getting the flat, but at least you guys are well prepared, and well stocked, which comes from experience
We always try to prepare for the worst and split gear between us so we spread the love lol
Man, I had no idea Wyoming was so cool. Thanks for the video. What a ride looks like so much fun. Can't wait for episode 3.
It was a great trip. Episode 3 is live tomorrow morning!
Awesome
Thanks for another great episode. As I’m hunkered down in the snow here in the mountains I’m living vicariously through your videos. As before, I think your videography has really reached the next level. More please.
Thanks that means a lot. Episode 3 this weekend 👍🏻
Awesome - commenting as soon as it started lol
Boom! Enjoy 😁
I really loving your channel and the adventures. Great filming and composition of your films. I'll keep coming back for more.
Great riding fellas! Mud can make a boring section interesting. 😂
Those damn interchangeable scalpel knifes are popular in hunting areas. One blade gets dull snap it out and replace with a new one. Throw the old one in the truck bed and it vibrates out… I can see the possibilities on how that got there. Good thing you had the tube.👍
Yes it can. You know it’s funny, I didn’t even put it together until about an hour after we fixed the flat that I have the same blade in my gerber knife 😂
@@backcountryadvmoto 😂
Good vid, I've traveled a lot of this area. All 3 good enjoyed.
Glad you enjoyed them
Mud might just be the most evil substance for adventure riding😟. Great ride and filming👍
Hahaha, yeah it could be very well be
Rode this with my Son north to south in August. Not as fast and furious though! Plugged tire, several crashes, and Beaver Rim goes on forever but missed the mud you encountered. The Carbon Cemetery is worth the stop. Informative placard internments. Thanks for sharing.
Very cool. I hope when my son is older we can do rides like this together
Great video. First BDR will be NMBDR in May. Hopefully working my way up to Wyoming over the next couple of years.
Have fun!
NM will be a great taste for your first BDR
Another great episode! I would have thrown my GOPro away if I had known you were going to make such a good video of the route.
The folks in Atlantic City are a colorful bunch, and very friendly. The food is not bad either. We camped in the nice Forest Service campground to the east of town and the locals told us about the coin operated showers at the RV park in town. Atlantic City is well worth the stop over on the route.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Some fantastic amazing terrain, BUT definitely not the hardest in the world. I live in Australia and we have some pretty hard off road terrain, from desert 🌵 to mountains and everything in between. And possibly more remote. BUT amazing scenery 👍
Thanks glad you liked it. I did not say it was THE hardest. I said it was ONE of the most rugged, remote, and scenic routes in the world.
@@backcountryadvmoto , sorry my bad 😞, I watched Itchy boots riding her CRF300 Rally from the bottom of South America to Alaska “IT WAS AMAZING
Damm , this brd so far is been amazing. Good ride👌
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No doubt
great riding!!!!! hat's off to both of you
Thanks! 🤠
Loved it! Great editing once again, your hard work and talent shows. Thank you for sharing the experience with us!
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching and so glad you enjoyed it.
Another great video. Your drone makes for some cool footage and you are a really good editor!
Thank you very much! I’ve been putting in some time to try and make my edits better 😁
Enjoying this series very much thank you! 21:15 What is this valley called? Was unable to find it in between Riverton and Ten Sleep.
Loved these videos! How cool!
Glad you like them!
Another great video, guys! Makes me miss home. I’m looking forward to riding the parts I haven’t come late July or August!
Have fun!
Outstanding video as always!
Glad you enjoyed it!
17:28 Wyoming boy here, I worked at that location for 14 years.
Right on! Great shop with great people
@@backcountryadvmoto LOL, actually I was talking about the Poison Gas Field. But yes, Wild West Motorsports is a good outfit. Several years back I and two buddies from out of state were on road-bikes and one of them blew a tire as we were coming into Riverton from Dubois after touring Yellowstone. It was after hours and they had locked up for the day. They opened back up for us, repaired the tire, gave him a ride back to his bike (30 miles back up the road) and refused to take payment.
@@92xl got you. That is also really cool and was actually curious to know more about the poison gas fields. Went home and looked up a lot more stuff about it. Seems like some hard work 💪🏼
@@backcountryadvmoto Lost Cabin is an interesting place. Looks like you guys had a good time while you were here.
👍👍👍💪💪💪❤❤❤wow vidéo beautiful
Thanks, glad you liked it
Great video, I'm hoping to do the WY bdr next year. Did you see many other bikes along the route?
Only a few actually. We heard through the Facebook group that just a few days before several groups bailed on the route because the mud and weather was so bad. I believe we hit the tail end of the storm and the mud wasn’t had bad as it was a few days before
Just watched this episode, fantastic footage! What tires are you running?
My favorite combo is the Motoz Adventure Tractionator rear and the Bridgestone AX41 front
I'm loving the videos. I also watched your GPS review of the Garmin XT.
When did you do this trip the exact dates?
Yesterday, 😄 kidding, August 14-19
Enjoying the Wyoming BDR - but I'm betting a Honda 300 might be a better choice for what I've seen so far.
Hey Kyle, Greta vid, thanks. I'd love to know what size tube you put it the BMW if you remember? I'm looking for spares for mine for when I'm off road and there's a lot of talk online about the off set valve causing issues and a few other things. Then other people say just chuck anything in it! Cheers. Jim. UK.
What we had was a130/80-17 it it worked just for the rest of the trip and the entire ride home
I've found some fun stuff in Wyoming
Great stuff for sure
Some pretty gnarly riding. I’d be scared to take my Africa twin through some of those places. I really only take my 250 rally for off-road. Just don’t have the skill myself yet for the heavier bikes
I enjoy the challenge. You’ll get there. Just need some seat time 👍🏻 the bike is more than capable
Well done! Do either of you wish you had lighter bikes on this trip?
No, we enjoy taking these heavier bikes through terrain like this. A lighter bike would have been worse in the highway for our long trip down
It’s nice to see folks actually camping in the back country rather than pay campsites where you’re crammed in and have to listen to the drone of generators, screaming kids, etc.
Certain TH-camrs in the Adv community complain about how many people are “out on the trails” and bitch about just wanting to get away from society….and then you never see them filming camp anywhere but a fricken KOA or something like that?!?
I guess that’s Californians for ya, though. 😂
Hahaha yeah we backcountry camp as much as possible. We did hit up an official campground the second to last day. You’ll see in the next episode. But luckily it was pretty empty and worthiness it’s nice to have and pump water and a shitter 😆
@@backcountryadvmoto well y’all seem like a lot of fun; We’re from pretty close to the same area, I know how to handle a camera, am a fellow TH-camr, love meeting likeminded folks, and just got into ADV riding. So if you wanna go for a trip this summer, let me know! I’d like to think I’m a pretty decent rider and have a mostly open schedule from June to august. Really want to do a couple BDRs this summer as my first ADV rides. Spent years backpacking so I love to keep it minimalist. Let me know buddy!
Great video, very enjoyable. Question- I have a Tenere 700 & a DRZ400. I intend on doing the advanced/expert routes, so is this mostly all tough stuff requiring the DRZ or do you think the Tenere 700 can handle the route, what is the better choice do you think or am I ok with either? Thanks. Great adventure there you are having.
The T7 will do just fine. Perfect bike for rides like this.
Sweet slickery snot balls….that mud ain’t no fun!
Beauty countryside tho!
Section 5 😊
Yes it was. And as alway it never looks as bad on camera
Ah, yes. The old tubed vs tubeless debate.
If you can plug a tubeless tire, everything is great. But if you have to take the tire off the rim, you will need a burst of air to reset the tire. Same if you're installing a new tire. One method I've seen is to carry a short section of air hose with a thread on fitting on each end and a valve in the middle. You give your good tire a bit of extra air, connect one end of the hose to the good tire and the other to the flat tire, and open the valve. Air rushes from the good tire to the flat tire and hopefully sets the tire. You can do this multiple times.
With a tubed tire, you always have to take the tire at least half off to repair the tube, but once repaired, airing it is not an issue.
I picked up half of a utility knife blade in my rear tire a few months back. If I'd had tubeless tires, I would not have been able to plug it.
Great info. It’s funny you mention that method, because we were saying that exact same thing after we got it all done. The first thing Dan did when he got back was make a set up to be able to use the good tire. 👍🏻
Was the Africa twin the correct bike to take or would you rather have had a smaller KTM 690, Yamaha t7 or something like that?
I think the AT was the right bike for me, but it’s totally subjective. Like you saw, my buddy was on a BMW GSA, and it was the right bike for him. Just depends on your comfort and skill level
Did the footpeg break even with the cameladv brace?
It did. Just a weird slow hit. I’ve done way worse with no problems. Check out episode one to see the crash
@@backcountryadvmoto ah, that's why I missed it. I think I subbed your channel after that one was posted. I'll check it out now.
What percentage of the ride was dirt and what percentage was asphalt/highway?
I’m not exactly sure, more dirt than highway. here is a link to the media BDR website that might help ridebdr.com/wybdr/
@@backcountryadvmoto thank you.
I just looked at a Honda Super Cub offroad today brand new 2023 upgraded version and have to say I was tempted. The $80,000 Yamaha jet boat as new? Not so much.
No kidding 😆
What makes an expert section expert?
It’s whatever the BDR organization determines it to be expert. In my experience it’s trails that have terrain that the average rider or new rider would struggle in and/or could cause injury to your body or damage to your bike if dropped
@@backcountryadvmoto Thanks. I don't consider myself an expert, but nothing looked particularly technical to me except dealing with mud. In you opinion what were the most challenging terrain/ obstacles?
@@geridollison3632 yeah I really don’t think it was particularly hard except for the mud was challenging. The expert sections were rocky loose and steep, but if you’re used to that kind of terrain, then it’s a piece of cake. I ride that kind of terrain in North Idaho consistently so nothing new for me.
@@backcountryadvmoto Right on. Thanks again.
I run pairs on multiple pastures. This is why I do not allow recreational riding.
I’m not sure were you are, but here in the NW Ranchers use the millions of acres of public land to run cattle free range in the summer. Same in MT and WY. I raised cattle in TX and OR and it completely different. Regardless, giving the cattle a a little beep beep, does no harm to them and keeps them from getting spooked. It’s one thing to get nudged in a pick up but another when you’re on a motorcycle.
Please don't honk at cows. All it does is piss off farmers. The cows are gonna be stupid no matter what you do. Better off just riding slow until they're gone.
Interesting. I’ve been around cattle my entire life and have never heard it pisses off the Ranchers. When I was younger I worked on my families ranch and that’s just what we did. My only concern when riding by them is like you said they are big dumb animals and get startled. We honk when we are further away to get them moving before they are close enough to bump into you. Maybe it’s different in different parts of the country
@@backcountryadvmoto I responded but it doesn't seem to want to post the reply. I grew up around cattle as well, and the BDR's have their own programs requesting people not harass livestock and wildlife. Best thing to do is just ride slow and go past. The young ones always want to run back to their mothers but normally the adults will just stand there if you don't spook them.
@@MeerkatADV Agreed growing up in Oregon if you honk or ride behind the cows and drive them and one brakes their legs you are held responsible . And it really does PISS off the farmers and they will close the gates no more riding through . It really upsets me that SO MANY riders just chase the cows down the road SORRY if it's inconvenient but we are on their land respect every inch of it. go very slowly A rider should never make a cow feel it's needs to run . Stay back . I have walked my bike through before . RESPECT it guys . and a lot of farmers now have cameras on the road to show everyone that comes through the property or BLM land If they find one injured you will be buying an entire cow .
Honking at the cow/calf pairs is bad form. Just slow down and let them move out of the way.
@@jonolson6969 I’ve grown up around cattle my whole life, trust me, they are used to it and know what it means.
Looks like fun but riding those heavy tanks doesn't. I'd like to think if I could afford a litre bike, I still wouldn't get one. I'm from the half the price, half the weight, twice the fun school of thought. An old cowboy once said, Admire a big horse, Ride a small horse. Not knocking your choice though.
Well I appreciate your honesty, but like I tell everybody else that says that to me. Fun for me is the challenge of getting big bikes through tough terrain. I won’t tell you to how to have fun if you don’t tell me how to have fun. 😁Everyone’s definition of fun is different. Just get out and ride and create your own memories and adventures. Whether that’s on a 550 pound “adventure” bike, or a TW 200. All the same result. Thanks for watching