I Rode the Hardest Sections of the Oregon BDR SOLO on a Honda CRF300L Rally

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 28 окт 2024

Комментарии • 244

  • @DorkintheRoad
    @DorkintheRoad  2 месяца назад +10

    Thanks to MotoCamp Nerd for sponsoring this trip!
    Here's my motorcycle camping gear list from this video:
    (affiliate links)
    Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 Tent: motocampnerd.com/products/big-agnes-copper-spur-hv-ul2-bikepack/?ref=dork
    Enlightened Equipment Enigma Down Quilt:
    motocampnerd.com/products/enlightened-equipment-enigma-down-quilt-20-/?ref=dork
    Sea to Summit EVAC Compression Dry Bag: motocampnerd.com/products/sea-to-summit-evac-compression-dry-bag/?ref=dork
    Nemo Tensor All Season Ultralight Insulated Sleeping Pad: motocampnerd.com/products/nemo-tensor%E2%84%A2-all-season-ultralight-insulated-sleeping-pad/?ref=dork
    Six Moon Designs Packing Pods: motocampnerd.com/products/six-moon-designs-packing-pods-3-pack-large/?ref=dork
    Adventure Medical Sportsman 100 Medical Kit: motocampnerd.com/products/adventure-medical-sportsman-100-medical-kit/?ref=dork
    Silky Gomboy Curve Saw: motocampnerd.com/products/silky-gomboy-curve-240mm-folding-saw/?ref=dork
    Flextail Zero Pump: motocampnerd.com/products/flextail-zero-pump/?ref=dork
    UST Parashovel PRO: motocampnerd.com/products/ust-parashovel-pro/?ref=dork
    Nemo Fillo Luxury Pillow: motocampnerd.com/products/nemo-fillo-luxury-camping-pillow?ref=dork
    Jetboil Flash w/Java Kit: motocampnerd.com/products/jetboil-flash-java-kit?ref=dork
    Sea to Summit Aeros Pillow: motocampnerd.com/products/sea-to-summit-aeros-premium-pillow/?ref=dork
    Sea to Summit X-Mug Cool Grip: motocampnerd.com/products/sea-to-summit-x-mug-cool-grip?ref=dork
    UST Spright Solar Lantern: motocampnerd.com/products/ust-spright-solar-usb-led-lantern?ref=dork
    Giant Loop Coyote Saddlebag: www.giantloopmoto.com/product/coyote-saddlebag/?ref=dork
    Giant Loop Rogue Dry Bag: www.giantloopmoto.com/product/rogue-dry-bag/?ref=dork
    Giant Loop Possibles Pouch: www.giantloopmoto.com/product/possibles-pouch/?ref=dork
    Coghlan's Toilet Paper: amzn.to/3hhApRj
    Thermacell Mosquito Backpacker Repeller: amzn.to/3Y1PA7I
    Bigfoot Bushcraft Mini Survival Fire Starter Kit: bigfoot-bushcraft.com/products/mini-survival-fire-starter-kit/?ref=dork
    Olight Perun Mini Headlamp: amzn.to/3Wj1Dfs

    • @leviweatherl727
      @leviweatherl727 Месяц назад

      Dork, will you do a review of the trail tech set up that you have?

  • @Bobby8451
    @Bobby8451 4 часа назад

    Bike adventure + overnight camping + good food + wet t-shirt contest = HECK OF A GOOD TIME

  • @getlostbrandon
    @getlostbrandon 2 месяца назад +23

    LoL camping by yourself without a fire is about as much fun as being put in timeout and told to think about what you've done!

  • @ScottDschaak
    @ScottDschaak Месяц назад +5

    At 67 years old, my new off-road mantra is " don't go any faster than you're willing to crash." I always start out my ride at 16 years old, and end up feeling 86 year's old.

  • @smashy_smasherton
    @smashy_smasherton 2 месяца назад +56

    If Itchy boots can travel around the world on a 300l carrying everything she does, and Ben rocks this BdR on one with all his gear, I’m convinced that trusty Honda can do anything!

  • @ArbitraryLifestyle
    @ArbitraryLifestyle Месяц назад +3

    I think if you're wondering "is this dumb", and you're not hurt, and you're bike isn't destroyed, then you're exactly in that place where adventure takes place and serves your soul!

  • @cdan1768
    @cdan1768 2 месяца назад +16

    As a formally out of shape rider I would encourage you to get your weight under control, it will change your riding experience. I lost 72lbs on a carnivore diet and a combination of cardio and weights. I’m 63 and just finished the Sd BDRx solo. Had to pick up my Tuareg on a rocky uphill. It was a challenge but I was able to do it. I could not have done that two years ago.

    • @downbytheriver501
      @downbytheriver501 2 месяца назад +5

      Just got done with a 6 week keto stint to prep for the double BDR I’m about to do. Down 40 lbs feelin great ready to rock and roll!

    • @hair2050
      @hair2050 4 дня назад +1

      Great work guys, so pleased for you both. I’m leanish and pretty strong but at 57 I don’t want to pick up my VStrom. Okay, I can ride pretty well off road but I wouldn’t take anything over “about”twice my weight, with gear on, on a ride like that. I’m looking at the about to be shown to the world 2025 ktm 390 adventure.

  • @jgordoncooper7112
    @jgordoncooper7112 2 месяца назад +5

    Nobody reads or replies to my comments so I'm probably safe. First off, I have the greatest admiration for people who have the skillset to adventure on massive machines. My question is -- Why? My 250L is the upper limit of my ability to pick up if I flop over or fall. More than a couple of times and I'm done. Luckily, I have a 1973 Honda CT90. Yes, I only average about 25 mph including lunch and bathroom stops, but I can make Summer Lake Hot Springs in 4-1/2 hours, Dayville in 6 hours, Crane Hot Springs in 7-1/2 hours. I'm far faster than those long-range adventurers on bicycles. Also, no ECM, or kickstand safety switch to fail. I would not attempt Stone House Road with my 250L, but No problem with the CT. Pop the Trany into low range. If I get into trouble, just step off to the side and pick it up. Gangs of people range all over the world on Monkey Bikes. In Asia and Australia, people travel long distances on Honda Cub and trail bike clones. My long-term camping kit weighs 45 to 50 lbs. on stiff grades I can be very slow. Thats why I have a multi speed, dual range transmission. No reason to be in a Hurry out in this country, I can hit almost 50 on the Alvord playa. Ha! life is good.

  • @kuladeeluxe
    @kuladeeluxe 5 дней назад

    Trees and sand in Oregon. You picked a great bike to do it on. Like the pillow review. Love my Nemo Fillo Pillow

  • @williamlawlor4637
    @williamlawlor4637 2 месяца назад +14

    I appreciate your honesty. Glad you did not get hurt on your falls. Great scenery.

  • @mikedejanovich1076
    @mikedejanovich1076 5 дней назад

    Love yout commentary and honestly. Very entertaining!! Keep safe

  • @raccafracca940
    @raccafracca940 2 месяца назад +10

    Hello fellow Dork. You and I are from the same generation (I just celebrated by 53rd b-day) I just wanted to say thank you for your channel and giving me the courage to broaden my off road 2-wheeled horizons. In recent years I've started spreading my on-road wings with an '85 Honda Goldwing Interstate 1200 but didn't venture off road. But watching your channel has given this old boomer the courage to get dirty. I live not too far from you now but am moving back east soon, otherwise, I'd hunt you down and do some trails with ya. Perhaps I'll start by own channel from the Appalachians. Take care and thanks again.

  • @StormKingExpedition
    @StormKingExpedition 2 месяца назад +5

    Thanks for making this video. Truly enjoy your combination of storytelling, humor, humbleness and adventure. Riding is the best activity for the mind and body. Don’t feel that you need to make crazy action packed videos, we watch it for the dork. Cheers!

  • @WhY_ADV
    @WhY_ADV 2 месяца назад +7

    I love this video. I ride solo through Nevada, California, and Oregon, though some of the most remote and un-traveled areas. The problems I've encountered/created have been difficult and challenging, but also provided wonderful, proud moments of accomplishment. Carry a beacon for sure, but also rely on yourself and enjoy the solitude.

  • @KahunaADV
    @KahunaADV 2 месяца назад +5

    Wet helmet face shield + warm breathing inside = fog 😂 I'm adding this to my adventure rider equation sheet for sure!

  • @Wheelman81
    @Wheelman81 Месяц назад +1

    I've been overlanding for years and have done the WABDR about 5 times now. It's amazing. I just recently got into dirt bike riding and have been doing exclusively hare scrambles with NMA & NORCS. I decided a couple of weeks ago to try adventure biking over Umtanum Ridge on the BDR. Two things I was surprised by: 1) It's tough to enjoy the scenery when I'm always looking for rocks and ruts, and 2) I end up going faster and faster, almost like I'm doing a hare scramble, and can enjoy the scenery even less. I feel like in my 4WD, I can cruise at 10 mph or so and just enjoy the scenery with the top off or sunroof open.

  • @huntersam4028
    @huntersam4028 2 месяца назад +6

    Thank you for taking us on your adventures! I just gotta wait a little bit longer till I'm done with school before I get my first bike and go on trips. I already go backpacking and love MTB riding so moto camping just seems like a total blast. So until then, I'm glad I can live vicariously through you haha

  • @devilslawyer1646
    @devilslawyer1646 2 месяца назад +3

    bro you have totally improved over the last couple years, been cool to watch 🙂

  • @MotocampingMutt
    @MotocampingMutt 14 дней назад

    "Inspire and Empower" You have certainly done that for me, so used to only riding back and fourth to work and now I camp off the back of my bike, summer/winter rain/sun
    And I know that the gear you recommend will help me. I made the mistake of following the trends of stick people and finding out I am too tall/hefty for them to work for me.
    And seeing you do BDRs, Dirt Trails or camp outs means I have no excuse to not do it myself. Thank you!
    Even fired up my own insta to record my journeys.
    Thank you for being my internet riding buddy!

  • @ck2106
    @ck2106 16 дней назад

    Looks like a blast. I think I will have to get a bike soon! Thanks Camp Nerd for sponsoring the motivating adventure!

  • @caseylorenzana4438
    @caseylorenzana4438 2 месяца назад +2

    Cool video bro! I live in Sisters and camp in this area very often. In fact, I have a picture of my truck at the same spot you stopped at 16:08. I just got a dual sport that I am currently outfitting to do some moto-camping. Looks like a blast!

  • @MAXED-TRUCKING
    @MAXED-TRUCKING 2 месяца назад +1

    10:17 😂 your initial reaction is priceless. Makes me want to stay away from off-roading. Love living thru your vids🙃🫠

  • @michaellauer3397
    @michaellauer3397 2 месяца назад +1

    Dude, when you went down in the sand “out of the rut” I swear you knocked it out of gear before you fell. You always track better under power.
    Good stuff, Brother .

  • @MichaelByrnes-sl6hu
    @MichaelByrnes-sl6hu 24 дня назад

    Ben , I enjoyed the heck out of this video. Thanks for the knowledge and even more laughs

  • @malcolmmackinnon6849
    @malcolmmackinnon6849 2 месяца назад +2

    Thanks for another great adventure! A lighter bike is often a better bike when you're riding remote and alone.

    • @othgmark1
      @othgmark1 2 месяца назад +1

      One hundred percent off the time unless you are at extremely high altitudes.

  • @Kevimoto
    @Kevimoto 2 месяца назад +1

    I wish Moto Camp Nerd shipped to Canada. 😢
    Another awesome video, Ben. I thoroughly enjoyed it. 👌

  • @advredbikes
    @advredbikes 2 месяца назад +1

    Thanks Ben for that amazing adventure, great to see what the Honda CRF 300 L rally does. Beautiful countryside there amazing to see that amount of rain thank you for the great content.

  • @alanwalls3117
    @alanwalls3117 2 месяца назад +3

    Fun! I miss Travis and Tim

  • @Michael_Shay
    @Michael_Shay 2 месяца назад +1

    Hope you're enjoying the quilt, I used to never sleep well on backpacking/camping trips regardless of sleeping pad quality but as soon as I started using a qulit instead of a traditional sleeping bag or mummy bag, my quality of sleep increased by a lot. I was very excited when the more comfortable option ended up being lighter and packed smaller as it's usually the opposite.

  • @Trumpwonhahahahaha
    @Trumpwonhahahahaha 2 месяца назад +1

    Great video! Thanks for taking the rally. I’ve got one and as soon as I can afford suspension upgrade and some other small improvements I’m going to do the ORBDR with my dad. (Next summer 🤞🏻)

  • @jasonzerbini2375
    @jasonzerbini2375 2 месяца назад +1

    Loved the video. Honda reliability gives encouragement to go it alone. Awesome BDR route makes me wish I didn't live on other side of country. My Rally hasn't disappointed me yet. In fact it never fails to remind me buying it was one of my better decisions. One thing videos can't do is let the viewer feel the physical fatigue that sets in on long off-road rides, picking the bike up a few times, as well as combining effects from weather. Well Done! Peace!

  • @johnpagejr.7628
    @johnpagejr.7628 2 месяца назад +1

    Thanks for sharing this Ben. I bought my 300 rally 2 years ago and it has treated me well. I Have ridden from Chelan WA to the Giant Loop Ride twice and it has handled the Highway just fine but I am a light weight at 150 lb. Great bike in a great video on a great BDR.

  • @mkramsauer
    @mkramsauer 2 месяца назад +2

    Friggin epic fun brother 👊 great job on this adventure

  • @JacobAnawalt
    @JacobAnawalt 2 месяца назад +1

    Nice adventure, thanks for taking me along!
    That deeper gravel, mud, and deep powerder dust can be the pits to ride through. The bigger the bike or more top heavy from gear, the worse it is. That also makes it harder to lift it back up. Nice job!

  • @airadaimagery692
    @airadaimagery692 2 месяца назад +1

    I use a anti fog solution designed for scuba goggles, and it last all winter long on my helmet shield. You should just drill a hole in the windshield for a different type of camera mount. Might be worth it for you as a creator. This has been my favorite video all year. I’m loving my Rally more and more the longer I have it. I definitely don’t want to be picking up a heavier bike anymore, I still drop mine as much as you do if not more. You crack me up because I know that you would be saying all the same stuff, even if you didn’t have anyone to talk to... The bird house was actually a wood duck box. Thank you for sharing this video.

  • @roymctarsney5655
    @roymctarsney5655 2 месяца назад +2

    Those cow puns were utterly amoooozing…

    • @ipdjbt
      @ipdjbt 2 месяца назад +1

      Don't you mean udderly?

    • @jamesdowling5945
      @jamesdowling5945 Месяц назад

      Bovine intervention lol

  • @brentkellner5107
    @brentkellner5107 2 месяца назад +1

    Love seeing 'little' bikes doing 'big' bike things.

  • @mikemcgill4037
    @mikemcgill4037 2 месяца назад +3

    Do you ever go back and watch some of your very first posted videos and realize how far your confidence and riding ability have come in a relatively short amount of time?? There is no way that past you would have ever tackled a route such as this... let alone SOLO. Nice work and keep it up!!

    • @DorkintheRoad
      @DorkintheRoad  2 месяца назад +2

      It is refreshing to see how much less terrified I am these days ;)

  • @M00SEM0T0
    @M00SEM0T0 2 месяца назад +1

    Without knowing what I was getting myself into, the very first time I ever rode a dirt bike off-road I took my xr650r to the santiam pass ohv area by big lake. Big learning curve to say the least. Nice video. I do the ORBDR for the first time mid September. I’m stoked to say the least

  • @user-cv9my1jq2r
    @user-cv9my1jq2r 2 месяца назад +1

    I like how you take the bull by the horns and just moo it. Thanks for the honest video. Very funny also.

  • @KerryONeal1
    @KerryONeal1 2 месяца назад +1

    Was just in that moondust section two weeks ago while heading to Happy Valley on a loaded XR150L. It was so brutal I headed back out via Todd Lake just to avoid it. BTW, thanks to your advice, I had just purchased some real moto boots and they saved me from serious injury. Thank you for what you do.

  • @seriously5895
    @seriously5895 2 месяца назад +4

    Yea Ben! You are a national treasure and an inspiration. "Adventure is what you find on the other side of discomfort and uncertainty.".(Did you make that up or steal it from Hemingway?) On behalf or all of the over weight out of shape adv riders, thank you.

    • @seriously5895
      @seriously5895 2 месяца назад

      Yeah, inconvenience, not uncertainty, but they both work.

    • @loganurquhart11
      @loganurquhart11 2 месяца назад

      I’m going to borrow that phrase.

  • @rhugh02
    @rhugh02 2 месяца назад +1

    Ok now do that again on the 790 just because. 👍 another great ride.

  • @ColdWarVeteran-r2j
    @ColdWarVeteran-r2j Месяц назад

    Nice ride Dork.

  • @adamLoch1510
    @adamLoch1510 2 месяца назад

    I loved that giant loop bag. Used it on my KTM 450 and loved it. Glad you enjoyed our backyard BDR routes man I love this state!

  • @brandonrice7989
    @brandonrice7989 2 месяца назад +1

    I’ve been following your journeys and it’s been a huge inspiration for me to fulfill the dream of doing my own solo trips. I appreciate your openness about physical struggles. As a fellow large man I’d like to encourage you to make your fitness a priority. I know it sucks but hitting the gym with the same commitment you give to your riding you’ll notice a huge improvement. I recommend the stairmaster for general cardio then squats, planks and general upper body. It will make lifting the bike easier and help avoid gassing out. Anyways keep up the great work and adventures am glad you’re living your best life!

  • @retiredwaterdoctor
    @retiredwaterdoctor 2 месяца назад +1

    Great ride.....and a couple more cow jokes......I went under one in a field and it didn't utter a sound....now I herd em all.😁😁 Garth

  • @givannimikel4586
    @givannimikel4586 2 месяца назад

    I'm planning on doing the Utah BDR on my Rally next year and this video has me STOKED!!! Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @BigDaveTALKS
    @BigDaveTALKS Месяц назад

    @ 10:22, nice shot of your twig and berries😂. On with the show...That was a fun ride and one day I will make it up there to ride that BDR. I'm doing the BDR's that are closest to Texas first. I'm relative new to dirt, I started in 2020 and got hooked BIG TIME. You mentioned at one point, "It's only 60 miles". I learned on my first BDR that 60 miles can actually take all day for the inexperienced off road rider. Not that it was too challenging, I was going more cautious because I was solo riding the NMBDR and I was a bit overloaded. Thank you for all the information and intertainment you have provided over the years.

  • @alelectric2767
    @alelectric2767 Месяц назад

    Not dumb dude! You’re doin it and others are just thinking about doin it.

  • @renebeland4837
    @renebeland4837 2 месяца назад

    Thank you Ben! You are awesome.

  • @CycleGeezer
    @CycleGeezer 13 дней назад

    Great video

  • @brobin66
    @brobin66 2 месяца назад +1

    Wow.. great video Ben.. I usually watch on the TV but I took the time to swap over to my iPad to comment.. as one old fat guy to another, you are an inspiration. In fact, after finishing this comment I am taking the Africa twin out for a ride at lunch.l, also loved your videos from Canada.. I am on the other side of Canada but would love to get out to BC on the bike after watching your videos..although not doing that stuff on the twin.. lol..
    In any case, keep it up Ben.. just great stuff!

  • @bugbiteaudio
    @bugbiteaudio 13 дней назад

    Dork, Amazing job with the cow puns - you milked those about as far as they could go. Maybe consider lifting that helmet cam up a little higher. I want to see more of the trail and the scene. Keep on riding. Thanks for the great videos!

  • @brentstratton2224
    @brentstratton2224 2 месяца назад +1

    Great video. I did the idaho bdr this year (highly recommend), and i want to do oregon next year. Probably solo on my 890r.

  • @danmatthews4803
    @danmatthews4803 Месяц назад +1

    I enjoy the MotoCamp Nerd sponsored videos. Suggestion: add price. For me, talking about a piece of equipment with no price lacks context. I know, I could look it up myself, but it is a sponsored video. Stating or showing price on screen would be really helpful. Also, a series in which you do several trips outfitted at several camping setup price points would be great.

  • @BruceTenHoeve
    @BruceTenHoeve 2 месяца назад

    Ben SkyWater...the new moniker.........great insight into the solo BDR and the challenges

  • @vincelavecchia8219
    @vincelavecchia8219 2 месяца назад

    Really enjoyed this man. Your encouragement has me looking at smaller bikes... this is all in my backyard also. 1250GS would be a challenge solo...

  • @vagabondbiker49
    @vagabondbiker49 26 дней назад

    good on you man, I just did my 5th solo BDR North Cali. this summer. I talk to myself in the exact same way on the road.. glad to know i'm not the only one thats nuts! That creeping self doubt is a thing and then you decide well there's no other option but to ride out. Trying to lift my Africa twin always scared the crap outta me.. but just gotta take that teaspoon of cement and harden the F*#$ up :)

  • @Simon-RucknRideAUD
    @Simon-RucknRideAUD Месяц назад

    Thank really appreciate these and push the small capacity mini adventure bike bandwagon myself. Also They been trialing shipping containers fitted out internally to replace the old loger camper huts. They have solar panels on the roof and small generators, you have to provide fuel.

  • @DonHenderson
    @DonHenderson 2 месяца назад

    Nice to see another rider of my size (and possibly weight) I am quite happy with a 411 scram, but it is a right pain to get riding gear that fits. love the channel Dork please keep it going my friend.

  • @EastboundDwn
    @EastboundDwn 2 месяца назад

    I feel your pain with the sand. Where I live, it's nothing but sugar sand. Great video! You sold me on crash bars.🤙

  • @chrisstaats6915
    @chrisstaats6915 2 месяца назад

    The ski inn is a favorite of mine as well. You can't beat the brisket sandwich!😊

  • @MoHogany1
    @MoHogany1 2 месяца назад

    Adventurous ride, that's for sure. Just something cool about being in the wilderness too. Nice Vid Ben.

  • @oregoncritter
    @oregoncritter 2 месяца назад

    Congrats on the trip - seeing that moon dust close-up on section 4 sadly sure did look familiar to me 😮

  • @PDXAv8ter
    @PDXAv8ter 2 месяца назад +7

    "Running down my belly" HAHAHAHAHAHA - We've all been there, done that...

  • @solidsnake2665
    @solidsnake2665 2 месяца назад +1

    Excellent!

  • @brucekendall52
    @brucekendall52 2 месяца назад

    Beautiful country,thks.

  • @sean7212
    @sean7212 2 месяца назад

    I did the Nevada BDR in may on a 300l, race tech suspension made all the difference. I surprised quite a few guys on 501's and bigger when I could catch them. Carried an armadillo bag and two full bottles for the section with 220 miles between stops. Love the bike especially after it's modified.

  • @sganzerlag
    @sganzerlag 2 месяца назад +3

    Congrats on this first solo BDR multi day trip! Smart choice of bike for a solo trip! Lighter is better, even if that means going slower on the highway sections. It has been very entertaining and very interesting to watch your riding skill level and your decision-making skills progress. Thanks for sharing yet another great BDR / motocamping video! Best regards from Brasilia, Brazil.

  • @RomulusReemus
    @RomulusReemus 2 месяца назад

    Love that my brother

  • @customsp645
    @customsp645 2 месяца назад

    I am from Bend oregon and want to buy my first klr650. You just inspired me to find and explore that cave. Cheers mate. Whoot whoot

  • @Raketemensch42
    @Raketemensch42 2 месяца назад

    I’m a new englander spending a couple of weeks in Grants Pass dealing with my in-laws estate, so I’m just staring at all of these roads and trails around me while my klx250 is 3,000 miles away. I’m living vicariously through you right now, it’s killing me to be here with no way to ride, especially when it’s in the 70s in August! Amazing timing for your ride. (Also, I’ve always wanted to put a Prius body on a Jeep chassis)

  • @CaptLawrence
    @CaptLawrence 2 месяца назад

    Dude I think you did great and that bike is great. My loved ones have a bad habit of tearing themselves down at the first sign of adversity. Everyone is on a different journey but I hope you know you dont have to do that. I have ridden since I was 5 years old ive crossed ruts and ate sand a million times. You are doing great dont beat yourself up.

  • @AdventureAryck
    @AdventureAryck 2 месяца назад +2

    I just did those sections on a 1200 then again on a 525. That sand, moon dust, and cinders are something else. About 1/10 the time on a smaller bike😂 when it comes to smiles per gallon, go for the 250# bike and change your oil in the middle of the BDR.

  • @kpark81
    @kpark81 Месяц назад

    Sloth loves Chunk!

  • @DualSportDuffer
    @DualSportDuffer 2 месяца назад +1

    On the plus side, the windscreen stayed on. 😀
    Awesome trip!

    • @DorkintheRoad
      @DorkintheRoad  2 месяца назад

      I replaced the stock hardware and added some nuts to the back. It's not going anywhere now.

    • @smashy_smasherton
      @smashy_smasherton 2 месяца назад +1

      @@DorkintheRoaddid you remember to smack it twice and say the thing? Only way to be sure..

  • @MeerkatADV
    @MeerkatADV 2 месяца назад +3

    By far my favorite parts of the Oregon BDR. Running them solo takes a slightly different consideration for risk and personal ability.

    • @DorkintheRoad
      @DorkintheRoad  2 месяца назад +2

      Yeah I definitely wouldn't have tackled this by myself if I didn't know the area so well. Not quite that confident in my riding skills, honestly.

    • @loganurquhart11
      @loganurquhart11 2 месяца назад

      @@DorkintheRoadfrom watching your videos the last 2 years Ive been able to tell how much better you have become.

  • @TommyTom2237
    @TommyTom2237 Месяц назад

    I dig your channel, man. My opinion: the 300L is a perfect bike for the OR BDR. You want as lightweight a dual sport as possible while considering your gear and highway stretches. I think the 300L would be a great choice for a thru-trip. I used to live outside Sunriver and moto-camped all over that area on my TW200. I'm a little further North now but still try to get back there as often as I can. Beautiful area and great people!

    • @TommyTom2237
      @TommyTom2237 Месяц назад

      Also....everybody falls on a long ride through terrain like that, so keep your head up bud. You just go into it expecting to fall. I used to see guys on 125's when I lived out there. Something to that mentality.

  • @ADVEnthusiastDad
    @ADVEnthusiastDad Месяц назад

    Great video!

  • @lisakundrick
    @lisakundrick 2 месяца назад

    Sand is THE WORST on a loaded bike! I feel your pain, bro.

  • @kyle1758
    @kyle1758 2 месяца назад

    That super fine powdery deep dust in the eastern Oregon sections absolutely kicked my butt last summer. I also made it harder on myself by going out on the OEM DRZ400S tires lol. I learned the hard way why the community calls them "death wings". Planning on going again before this summers up on my new tires.

  • @leayoung3014
    @leayoung3014 2 месяца назад

    The Best video in a long time! Thanks for sharing!!! 1:03:40

  • @AT2021Rocker
    @AT2021Rocker 2 месяца назад

    I appreciate your efforts! The BDR organization has made some routes that are not at all big bike friendly and therefore have seriously limited the opportunities for the many of us who only have or can afford one bike and it happens to be a big one. They have focused on making these routes too appealing to expert riders on light bikes.

  • @jimf4891
    @jimf4891 2 месяца назад

    Also I did section 4 last month. It was sandy up top but damn, not that bad!!!

  • @ronsexton3685
    @ronsexton3685 2 месяца назад

    Very informative.
    The CRF300L is heavy for me, so I'm glad I don't have to pick up something heavier! Just wish it was better on the freeway as it feels a little squirrely to me at speed.

  • @emfl4437
    @emfl4437 2 месяца назад

    Me and a buddy did the section outside of Sisters. However the temps were in the high 90's. The sandy whoops sucked A$$. Fully loaded was a challenge. But we now have stories to tell for a long time, the benefit of a difficult ride

  • @mitchwiebell2785
    @mitchwiebell2785 2 месяца назад

    Ben! You get into your own head! Trust yourself and go!

    • @mitchwiebell2785
      @mitchwiebell2785 2 месяца назад

      Sorry…just got to the point where you told yourself to do what I told you to do!

  • @untamedsmiles1338
    @untamedsmiles1338 2 месяца назад

    Looks fun!

  • @APOMonaHarleyInMiddle-Earth
    @APOMonaHarleyInMiddle-Earth Месяц назад

    Maybe consider getting a bike lift... i too was surprised how heavy crf was to lift, and was with very little luggage. BTW the fact you consider riding all that sand amazes me , i dump it as soon as my front wheel touches it! much kudos from a newbie

  • @porkshank13
    @porkshank13 2 месяца назад

    I just did Section 2 of the NEBDR on my CRF300L Rally a few days ago, including the infamous Elevator Shaft which was even worse than usual due to recent regional flooding. I weigh 240, not counting all my gear, and lack of power was not an issue ... lack of skill on the other hand ...😁

  • @the88tlc
    @the88tlc 2 месяца назад

    riding the small bike allows you pick it up easier! imagine being out there with a bigger bike! Solo makes it a new level of REAL.

  • @jayhopkins1337
    @jayhopkins1337 2 месяца назад

    smoothest trails ive seen in a while. when in soft gas it. beautiful mountain lk. no. state park, what

  • @TheKokanut
    @TheKokanut 2 месяца назад

    Sweet dorkfest !

  • @alr406
    @alr406 2 месяца назад

    love watching crash videos!!! :)

  • @garygardner9677
    @garygardner9677 2 месяца назад

    Awesome trip

  • @roysteves
    @roysteves 2 месяца назад +1

    Hmmmmmmm.... with a 3" lowering link and a slim seat, I could get a 300L Rally down to like an inch LOWER than my KLR650S.
    Might be a thing next season. Planning to hit Section 5 sometime between the end of the fires and the start of the snow.

  • @dstubby82
    @dstubby82 2 месяца назад

    A video biography on one man's self-imposed descent into madness. 😁

  • @BigDog_T
    @BigDog_T 2 месяца назад

    Ben, I am as you say "Round" as well and ride a heavier bike. I choose to ride alone and I understand the risks but a mediate them to by best abilities. Carry on good sir keep making kick ass content!

  • @rajbhandal1290
    @rajbhandal1290 2 месяца назад

    Dude you are overthinking just the one incident, even there if you had sat down, planned your pick, you would be just fine. I recovered from a broken back, fractured ribs and two years later, can pick up my bikes no problem. Cheers