Another great one! I've watched them all now so you'll have to make another trip. And i will too. Great advice get off your couch and put the phone down. 😂
Beautiful scenery and ride JR. Lots of fun and peaceful. Watching your trips inspires me to come across from “Down Under in Sydney” to the US and explore the trails and sights you’ve visited. Still plenty of places in Australia I still need to visit but perhaps as a once in a lifetime trip! It was bad luck with your battery. I still have the original Pb Acid battery in my 2018 DR650. Every three months, I remove and recharge using a smart charger to top up and it tests if the battery can hold charge. I figure I’ll replace with the same once it struggles or fails testing or regardless at 7 years.
Thank you for watching. I have met Aussies on the trails over here doing what you’re describing to do. I knew the battery was weak but thought it would last. Not too smart!
Hi JR Great adventure and great scenery. Went for a little ride myself today and learned a lot about what I am not good at! (steep downhill and abs kicking in resulting in dropped bike). All good though, I learned and still had a great ride!
My experience with Lithium has been good so far the weight of the lead batteries is just absurd . Great ride I just moved from Oregon to Arizona lived in Central Oregon Redmond area . Great riding in Oregon .""RIDE ON""
Your ride up Cash Mountain looked like "fun" in the vernacular of us crazy old guys still taking our DR650s off the beaten path. Glad you had a companion for that part. I live in NW Illinois, cold county, and ride as much of the year as I can. I use AGM batteries because I have to trust my battery to start the bike at near or below freezing temperatures. The weight of our Bush Pigs is high enough that a few pounds of battery weight is negligible. Love your videos.
I rode alot of trail after installing this lead acid battery and I could not discern the added weight for my riding. The cold weather is an issue too. A proper DR650 can do a lot of stuff!
Great video man. I've ran a small automotive shop for many years, and we do bikes and atv's on the side some. I like the AGM batteries the most so far. I think the lithium batteries are getting there and they definitely save weight. The bad thing about a lithium battery for me is when they die, they are done. They don't give too much warning and cold weather can kill one quick. Enjoyed this one! Glad you found a fellow rider to make the trip to the top of the mountain. Ready for the next one!
Good riding JR, 2013 is a good year for DR's your gray bull, Mikes, OBI-WAN's and mine ... it's what the cool kids ride I guess. That open pit at 5:50 is where I use to go shooting and riding, and yes there are logging trucks running those roads, ate at the same Subway in Sun River, it was nice to see the old places again. I've gone Lithium for the weight savings and power, in AZ not to concerned with the cold effecting the battery. The heat does the lead/acid batteries more than anything here. It was fun riding along. Thank you.
Good observations. What got me about the logging trucks was that I was way back up in the woods yet they were running up the dirt road all night. That surprised me.
JR, I am enjoying your videos as normal. I can't seem to find Ep 4 of the ORBDR series. did I miss something? I am planning to ride the ORBDR next year and well as you know it is the time of year for watching videos and dreaming about next year. ;)
Hi back, I've used it for two seasons and like it alot. Flows air very well but will tear if snagged while riding so a jersey over is important. I use a Medium an size is true. It stretches a good deal. I normaly wear a medium.
LoL.. every BDR rider i came across this summer didn't even acknowledge my existence. Stood behind a group of 10 of them in line at Sisters coffee when i was in full riding gear and didn't even get a hello. Was in the parking lot at Olallie Lake Resort getting ready to leave and a group of 4 who parked 20 feet away from me wouldn't even look at me. Was at the Skylight Cave when a group of 12 came out, all rode right past me without a nod... Is there something about KLR's that offends people on KTMs?
They were all confused because it wasn't Starbucks and didn't know how to order a caff triple ristretto affogato venti, 2 pump mango 1 pump classic, 2%, mango to the second line, 3 scoops protein, 3 scoops berries, 2 scoop matcha, add banana, double blended, with whip, caramel drizzle, salted caramel topping, vanilla bean frappuccino.
Nice ride as always , can't go wrong with a Psalm or two or more when our own words fail us , thanks J.R.
Right on
JR your a very savvy off-road senior rider! Well done! Gotta ride until you can’t. Keep up the good videos!
Thanks! Will do!
Another great one! I've watched them all now so you'll have to make another trip. And i will too. Great advice get off your couch and put the phone down. 😂
Awesome, thank you!
Glad you made it up Cache Mountain for round 2, the score is now even!
Yeah! Thanks for watching and comments.
Beautiful scenery and ride JR. Lots of fun and peaceful. Watching your trips inspires me to come across from “Down Under in Sydney” to the US and explore the trails and sights you’ve visited. Still plenty of places in Australia I still need to visit but perhaps as a once in a lifetime trip!
It was bad luck with your battery. I still have the original Pb Acid battery in my 2018 DR650. Every three months, I remove and recharge using a smart charger to top up and it tests if the battery can hold charge. I figure I’ll replace with the same once it struggles or fails testing or regardless at 7 years.
Thank you for watching. I have met Aussies on the trails over here doing what you’re describing to do. I knew the battery was weak but thought it would last. Not too smart!
hey JR your supposed to be slowing down man! just kidding thanks for the inspiring ride, your getting better every day. Great video.
Thanks. I needed that!
You da man JR! I think I’ll pass on Cash Mtn! Glad you’re having a great time. Love the commentary. 👍
In previous episode I tried it solo with a full load and turned around. This time I was unloaded and it still was a bugger.
@@jrdepew That’s still a heck of an accomplishment!
Hi JR
Great adventure and great scenery. Went for a little ride myself today and learned a lot about what I am not good at! (steep downhill and abs kicking in resulting in dropped bike). All good though, I learned and still had a great ride!
Thank you for watching. Very little experience with ABS and not off road at all. Every ride is a learning experience. That’s why it never gets old!
JR you are one tough old man .
Don't jinx me!
My experience with Lithium has been good so far the weight of the lead batteries is just absurd . Great ride I just moved from Oregon to Arizona lived in Central Oregon Redmond area . Great riding in Oregon .""RIDE ON""
Yeah, the weight is a thing. Colder temperatures seem to affect them.
Thanks for sharing, great content and commentary.
That’s a great compliment and appreciated!
You’re an inspiration to us all. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Amazing!!!
Wow, thank you!
Your ride up Cash Mountain looked like "fun" in the vernacular of us crazy old guys still taking our DR650s off the beaten path. Glad you had a companion for that part. I live in NW Illinois, cold county, and ride as much of the year as I can. I use AGM batteries because I have to trust my battery to start the bike at near or below freezing temperatures. The weight of our Bush Pigs is high enough that a few pounds of battery weight is negligible. Love your videos.
I rode alot of trail after installing this lead acid battery and I could not discern the added weight for my riding. The cold weather is an issue too. A proper DR650 can do a lot of stuff!
Great video man. I've ran a small automotive shop for many years, and we do bikes and atv's on the side some. I like the AGM batteries the most so far. I think the lithium batteries are getting there and they definitely save weight. The bad thing about a lithium battery for me is when they die, they are done. They don't give too much warning and cold weather can kill one quick. Enjoyed this one! Glad you found a fellow rider to make the trip to the top of the mountain. Ready for the next one!
Good assessment. Thanks for the input and watching.!
Nice to see another DR650 rider out on the trail in your video!
Right on!l
Loved it. Lookin' forward to your next video. It is fun "riding along" with you on your trip.
Glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate every comment and to know people are enjoying the ride-along. More to come.
You are an excellent motorcycle rider. Great report. I'm taking notes for maybe a future trip. Thank you so much.
Thank you, and thanks for watching.
Geat climb on Cache Mountain young man. Pretty impressive. Safe travels Mr JR.🤟
Was glad I had a young rider behind me!
I have a Lithium om my Husky, and love it.
Must be at least 4 years old, maybe 5 +. Will try and buy a Lithium for my CRF250l.
Yep, this one was close to 5 years old.
Thanks, GREAT VIDEO !!!!
Glad you liked it!
Good riding JR, 2013 is a good year for DR's your gray bull, Mikes, OBI-WAN's and mine ... it's what the cool kids ride I guess. That open pit at 5:50 is where I use to go shooting and riding, and yes there are logging trucks running those roads, ate at the same Subway in Sun River, it was nice to see the old places again. I've gone Lithium for the weight savings and power, in AZ not to concerned with the cold effecting the battery. The heat does the lead/acid batteries more than anything here. It was fun riding along. Thank you.
Good observations. What got me about the logging trucks was that I was way back up in the woods yet they were running up the dirt road all night. That surprised me.
@@jrdepewThat’s strange for sure, I wouldn’t expect them to be running at night either.
The most dangerous canoes are volcanoes.
Hah!
JR, I am enjoying your videos as normal. I can't seem to find Ep 4 of the ORBDR series. did I miss something?
I am planning to ride the ORBDR next year and well as you know it is the time of year for watching videos and dreaming about next year. ;)
Looks like it got left out of the Playlist. Should be there now or go to my Channel content, jr depew.
Thanks for catching that!
Thank you for your time investment taking us along on your adventures
lith-ion is lighter, but thats its only attribute in my opinion.
That’s about it. Just bought one for my WR250. Cheaper than lead acid!
Hi JR. How do you like the Forcefield Armored shirt? I always worry about European sizing being small and not true to size. What size do you wear?
Hi back, I've used it for two seasons and like it alot. Flows air very well but will tear if snagged while riding so a jersey over is important. I use a Medium an size is true. It stretches a good deal. I normaly wear a medium.
LoL.. every BDR rider i came across this summer didn't even acknowledge my existence. Stood behind a group of 10 of them in line at Sisters coffee when i was in full riding gear and didn't even get a hello. Was in the parking lot at Olallie Lake Resort getting ready to leave and a group of 4 who parked 20 feet away from me wouldn't even look at me. Was at the Skylight Cave when a group of 12 came out, all rode right past me without a nod... Is there something about KLR's that offends people on KTMs?
Odd. My favorite thing out on these adventures is swapping tales with fellow riders.
They were all confused because it wasn't Starbucks and didn't know how to order a caff triple ristretto affogato venti, 2 pump mango 1 pump classic, 2%, mango to the second line, 3 scoops protein, 3 scoops berries, 2 scoop matcha, add banana, double blended, with whip, caramel drizzle, salted caramel topping, vanilla bean frappuccino.
@@GOAT-HEAD 😆
Pretty sure that's Mt. Jefferson not Mt. Washington
Mt Jefferson is further north (as viewed in episode 3).