Meth Head Ruins Solo BMW GS Motorcycle Camping Death Valley
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- Took the baby BMW F 850 GS to Death Valley for some backcountry solo riding. Epic and peaceful. I made it up to Chloride Cliffs in @DeathValleyNP @exploringabandonedmines and then ran into a Meth Head. He was on a bender. Doing jumping jacks, sprinting up hill in 50 degree temperatures at 6000 feet while topless. The NPS ended up picking him up. Please be careful while solo exploring the backcountry. I was 1 hour best case from any assistance. When he saw my Springfield XDM he made a smart move and retreated or I just slipped by. Either one works for me at his point.
Nasty sounding Akrapovic deleted 2023 BMW F 850 GS not Adventure riding off road with Motoz RallyZ and Duel Venture tires.
2023 BMW F 850 GS Trophy not Adventure. Touratech crash bars, Clearwater Fogs, Akrapovic slip on with Arrow racing headers. Delivering a more powerful bike with the added parts and the same weight as stock.
BMW F 850 GS with Akrapovic slip on series parallel-twin
Manufacturer BMW Motorrad
Production F800GS (2008-19)
F800GSA (2013-19)
Predecessor F650GS (single-cylinder)
Successor BMW F850GS
Class Dual-sport
Engine 798 cc (48.7 cu in), parallel-twin, water cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, 8 valves
Bore / stroke 82 mm × 75.6 mm (3.23 in × 2.98 in)
Compression ratio 12.0:1
Top speed 200 km/h (120 mph) (F800)[1]
Power 63 kW (85 hp) @ 7,500 rpm (F800)[1]
Torque 83 N⋅m (61 lbf⋅ft) @ 5,750 rpm (F800)[1]
Transmission 6-speed
Suspension Front:
Telescopic fork, Ø 45mm, 230mm travel (F800)
Rear:
Dual swing arm, WAD strut, adjustable spring pre-load and rebound damping, 215mm travel (F800)
Dual swing arm, spring strut, adjustable spring pre-load and rebound damping, 170mm travel (F700/650)
Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) optional (2013-)
Brakes Front:
Twin 300mm floating discs, dual piston floating calipers (F800/700)
Rear:
265mm disc, single piston floating caliper
ABS (optional before 2013)
Tyres Front:
90/90-21, spoked wheel, tubed tyre (F800)
Rear:
150/70-17, spoked wheel, tubed tyre (F800)
Wheelbase 1,578 mm (62.1 in) (F800)
Dimensions L:
2,320 mm (91 in) (F800)
945 mm (37.2 in) (F800)
H:
1,350 mm (53 in) (F800)
Seat height 880 mm (35 in) (F800)
214 kg (472 lb) (F800, 2013-)
207 kg (456 lb) (F800, 2008-12)
Fuel capacity 16 L (3.5 imp gal; 4.2 US gal)
Related F800GT, F800ST, F800S, F800R
The BMW F series is a family of parallel-twin engine dual-sport motorcycles manufactured in Berlin, Germany by BMW Motorrad. Launched in 2008, the range comprises the F650GS, F700GS, F800GS, and F800GSA. In 2012, the F700GS replaced the discontinued F650GS, and in 2013, the F800GSA was introduced with a 24-litre (5.3 imp gal; 6.3 US gal) fuel tank and a larger front fairing and screen. The F800GT and F800S both have belt drive.
Models
Contrary to industry convention, each model's "number" does not refer to the engine capacity. Instead, each bike in the F-series range uses essentially the same 798 cc (48.7 cu in) engine, but with different power outputs and equipment levels. The parallel-twin engine was first used in the F800S,[4] and is also used in the F800GT, F800R and F800ST, although these bikes are tuned to deliver peak power at a different RPM from the GS models. The GS models have longer suspension travel, needed for offroad use.[5]
Although all bikes use the same basic engine, the F800 produces 85 hp (63 kW), which is 10 hp (7.5 kW) more power than the F700 and 14 hp (10 kW) more than the discontinued F650. Engines on both the F800 and F700 can be modified to deliver a reduced power output of 35 kW (47 hp) for European riders on restricted Category A2 licences.[6]
The F800 and F700 are fitted with twin brake discs on the front while the F650 was fitted with one disc.[5] Both bikes had anti-lock brakes (ABS), which were optional on the F800 before 2013 models and all years of the F650.
Previously, only the F650 had the option of lowered suspension,[7] which was not available on F800 models up to 2012. From 2013, both the F800 and F700 can be specified with a low seat and/or lowered suspension, the combination of which reduces seat height to 820-850 mm (32-33 in) (F800) or 765-790 mm (30.1-31.1 in) (F700), and makes the bikes suitable for shorter riders.
Special editions
F800GS Adventure (2013+)
Includes a larger 24 litre fuel tank, reinforced rear sub-frame.
F800GS Trophy (2012)
Desert Blue and Alpine White paintwork, Black and Rally Grey seat, aluminium engine guard plate and hand protectors with large spoilers.[8]
F800GS "30 Years GS" (2010)
Alpine White paintwork with white/blue/red decals, red seat with embossed GS logo, white direction indicators, aluminium engine guard plate, hand protectors with large spoilers, heated grips, onboard computer and tinted high windscreen.[11]
All rights reserved © 2023 Motorrad Mike
I never leave the pavement without a firearm. I have had several strange encounters by weidos out in the desert and the woods.
Thank you.
It is an odd combination of people in the backcountry. People exploring to explore and people getting away to misbehave. Got to recognize the difference really quick sometimes.
@@motorradmikegrossheim Last summer I did the continental divide trail according to Kevin GPS maps in my 4x4. From the Canadian border to the Mexican border. I encountered numerous people on the trip, some from foreign lands. Everyone was kind and friendly. We were loaded for bear(literally😜) but handed out water instead.
I always carry a can of Fith Ops Tweaker spray in a small bag on my handlebars. Great non lethal countermeasure that is "designed for Grizzlys but works on Tweakers". The two legged wildlife is a real concern! Ride safe.
I almost had to bear sprayed this lass in a parking lot in Utah a few years back. I had just left Yellowstone.. I like your logic of having it on your bars is superb.
I truly dont think that dude would had stuck around if he only knew how crazy you are....
Thank you.
You call it crazy. I call it situational awareness. Dude got arrested btw.
By myself or not, I carry every time I leave my house. There's just too many crazy people out there.
Safe travels.
Open carrying on motorcycle accomplishes two things. People don't tailgate you and don't yell or honk at you when lane filtering at stoplight. It also provides a sense of security in the backcountry whether it is a grizzly bear or a meth head on sick one from Boise, ID in NV.
You nailed it! No way I’m out there without a gun .
Thank you.
I ask, would you rather be with or without?
Not a question. 🍻
I was waiting for a confrontation... I saw only observation and fear. I would have ignored that weirdo and did my things.
Set up camp. Have a couple beers and wake up or not to that at 3am? No thank you. Situational awareness.
While it definitely appears to the rest of us like you were being overly paranoid, none of us were there with you and we have no idea what you were feeling. Regardless of how it looks to us, If you had bad vibes or were uncomfortable with the situation, then you did the right thing in getting out of the situation.
What was the guy arrested for?
They wouldn't tell me, but the NPS asked for a copy of the video. I didn't push because it was obvious to me that he had to have something in his Tahoe that wasn't legal being either paraphernalia or drugs.
@@motorradmikegrossheim Thank you for the reply and the updated information.
I camp out there sometimes with friends. We are always well armed and friendly to everyone we meet but you never know what kind of nutjob you might run into out there in the middle of nowhere.
Thank you.
Dude was on a sick one. Glad I left.
That dude was whacked out end of story - no debate. You certainly riled up the anti gun crowd - their comments are almost as amusing as they are incoherent.
I didn't see any aggressive behavior here..did I miss something ? that said..carrying always gives a sense of security
Watch the drive by in his Tahoe when I am standing behind my bike and when I drive by him. He didn't acknowledge my waves or when I said hello. When I rode by him look at his left hand, clenched in a first, and his right hand tweaking while coming at me.
must be pretty soft if that 5 second not even close encounter ruined your ride and made you scared for your life
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Definitely a BMW rider...LOL!!! Must live in a bubble if that's the craziest thing he's ever seen!!!
it's sensible to be more cautious and vigilant when we are alone, far from help
@@milest1732 I'm cautious and carry a firearm everywhere I go.... that's different than being paranoid of some shirtless dude in the desert!!!
It is called situational awareness. I bet you'd have a cup a tea with him.
The guy in the SUV is like "I'm only trying to take dump and I can't even do that is peace out here".
He defiantly wasn't concerned about eating or shitting.
Man, zombies are even in the most remote area's. Dam, from now on my Sig goes with me everywhere with me. This is actually a wake up call for me.
Thank you.
Deep in the backcountry you expect to see normal over landers not topless Billy Idol look a likes on a sick one. Stay safe.
do all @mericans live in fear like this?
Not all but many and especially the gun fanatics. They’re all big talk but not much without their guns. This video seems like an astronomical and irrational fear-based overreaction.
@@johanballin6601 You are right ............. have you ever had to live with them in your foreign community? ............... do not "befriend" one cos they will gossip behind your back and try to ruin your life if they can.
@@johanballin6601 Gun fanatics.. hmmmmm..... I don't know what that means. I've only had 1 gun in my life, and have never had the need for one. But I think it's better to have one and not need it than to need it and not have it. To think that there's no baddies out there seems to be naïve in practical thinking. If guns were outlawed, only outlaws would have guns yeah???? You can call the cops,, but they will only get there in time to wright up the report. Which camp are you in?
Whut a 🤡 question.
@@johanballin6601
Whut a 🤡 response.
Smart move 👍👍
Thank you.
I didn't want to wake up or not at 3 am to this dude. Situational awareness is the one of the most important things I a have learned over the years. I have lived in STL, Oakland, Downtown SF, and the mountains of MT. Got to be prepared for everything at all times.
(1)-That truck is way too nice for your average meth-head. (2)-He went by you twice without engaging. (3)-He made a rational decision not to go down that road. Still, better strapped than sorry.
It was a 10 year old Tahoe? The rims and tires are worth more than the ride.
I thought it was going to be like one of those horror movies where he ends up being in front of you somehow.
From far away it looked like he blocked in on a one way in one way out road. If you watch the part where I drive by him his left hand is clenched in a fist and he right hand is tweaking. He clearly was coming at me.
Beautiful ride, nice bike😁
Thank you. The F 850 GS not adventure is the best true off road BMW bike. I am working on a new 900 GS in the next year or so. The R 1250 GSA is a fantastic machine, but a pig off road. The F 850 is not as nice touring on pavement, but when the pavement ends it rips.
Been as far as the North end of Death Valley where the pavement ends, but that's as far as I'll go alone and I leave my engine running. Good adventure, be safe....
Thank you.
So many miles of awesome backcountry roads in Death Valley. Coolest park in the the lower 48. I just went to Ibex Mine today. I'll post the video soon.
If anyone was on meth, it was the biker. Chill out dude
Thank you. Sober as a judge.
I have the same bike. Do you find it unstable in the highway when you get hit by wind?
Compared to a boxer R 1250 ?
Yes.
But, I ride in WY, MT, and NV, where it is always windy. The parallel twin has a higher center of gravity.
BMW bikes are meant to ride in all conditions. Trust em.
I love the boxer in high winds, but the 850 parallel twin is a little shifty.
Be ready for a little pucker on the 850. Slow down a little, and she will hold tight.
It is a tall bike, and you gotta trust the lean.
Have had to deal with them in state parks not far from my house... Never thought I would have to call the cops on a camper in a state park. Turns out, they were previously banned and in their illegally too... Of course they were... And yeah, always have an equalizer of some sort, a good one. Had to add this, I will not let them ruin a good ride... See Avatar, you can imagine what that draws out at night...
Thank you.
I went back the next weekend and accomplished my goal of hiking down to the Big Bell mine. Check out the video. I didn't want to wake up at 3am or not to this guy.
Remember no matter where you go there you are.
Dude got arrested. I didn't, so there I am.
that's some _hills have eyes_ sh*t
Thank you.
The HyperView doesn't do it justice to get a close up. Dude was on a sick one. Topless in 50 degrees, doing jumping jacks, sprinting up hills at 6000 feet like Jerry Rice, in golf shorts with no socks.
This is why I never go solo, never know what could of happened
Thank you.
I go solo most of the time. Adds to the excitement of the adventure. I crashed today in Death Valley and couldn't pick my bike up. Ibex Mine video posting soon. Two ADV riders rode past me on another trail and didn't see me waiving. I dug a hole for the front tire to drop in and got the bike back upright. I need to get a SOS watch cause this type of behavior might get me one day. I am ok with it.
I am not sure that there is any logic whatsoever to this video...
The dude got arrested, so some logic.
@@motorradmikegrossheim thank you.
There is....always be prepared for evil wherever you are. It's not all unicorns and rainbows.
@@marcrobyn4844 what did the guy do that was evil?
@@thesquirrel082190didn’t you hear? He was topless. Actually you probably didn’t hear because this guy was just mumbling all through the video.
Great vid! great info. I also have my CCW ..but not yet for CA here in S.Diego...waiting forever. Anyway...hey does that Cool It thermal insualtion work well? I may get some for my 46L top case. Do you put it on the sides too?
I think I heard ice crunch when he grabbed the water bottle .
Thank you.
CA is a difficult place. I have found that open carrying works best for riding, but no can do in CA. People stop tailgating.
The thermal matt works well for the top case. Added 2.5 lbs., but well worth it. I did not on the sides, but I would. They will dent from the inside out with stuff rattling around. I have a video on my my channel where I did thermal matt insulation all three panniers on my previous 1250 GSA.
no "ice" or meth on me.
If you think he's a methhead, why are you waving at him?
To be polite like a normal human being.
Yeah but half a dozen times, staring in his direction and following him around, not normal
Just picked up a fully decked out 2019 850GS two weeks ago. Took a long riding hiatus and excited to get into ADVing - and this is exactly what I want to work towards. Keep posting! And what's the legality with carrying on a motorcycle, do you have to have a CCW?
Thank you. Nice work on getting an F 850 GS. It is BMW's best true off road bike. 21" front tire and 100 lbs. lighter than a 1250. No CCW for me. I only open carry when riding a motorcycle. I have found that open carrying on a motorcycle keeps people from tailgating you. Also, when you lane filter people get mad, see a 10 MM, and get over it without honking or yelling at you. I only ride in CA, NV, UT ,WY, MT, and ID for the most part. On Death Valley NPS's website it says guns are allowed in the park. Camping in CA your campsite is considered your "home" so legal at camp in DV I would assume. Individual National, State, and Local parks probably having their own rules park by park in CA. Ex. Not allowed in Yosemite, period (or locked in compartment in rear of vehicle). I actually asked the DV NPS LER dispatch what the rules were in Death Valley and she didn't know. But, that park of the park is in CA but so remote I didn't unarm and because you go in and out of NV. CA sucks. Remove the mag with 10 bullets or less and lock in the top case. NV open carry legal with no permit. UT, MT, WY, ID constitutional carry or open carry no permit.
@@motorradmikegrossheim Awesome thanks or the detailed reply! Yes I am in CA so everything is 10 or less ;)
Why I own a doul sport. At the end of the day. You can get to safety. Be safe.
Thank you.
Dual sports are "average at everything", but can take you anywhere. The Toyota 4Runner or Jeep Gladiator of motorcycles.
Man, its crazy you guys have to carry guns and be ready to kill someone when your out enjoying a ride on ya bike! Man we got it good in New Zealand...take care
bad people with bad intentions can and will carry anything to hurt you. always be prepared to protect yourself, no matter where you think you are safe.
Yeah, in NZ only the criminals have guns. Same here in Canada. Cheers.
you dont, this guy just wants to be john mclane
It’s not that they have to, they actually want to. They’ll turn an average encounter into ‘fearing for their life’ so they can play John Wayne.
@@matthewgodfrey817 there is some truth to that. Sure is also by the level
of fuccup in that country (I am in Canada and it is similar) I can understand that you're getting a bit paranoid... alone in the woods...
How sure are you that open carry in DVNP is legal? I live in CA, am a proud rider and gun owner and open/concealed carry is not legal without a permit, and not surprising, our state makes it hard to obtain one. I'm pretty damn sure it's illegal for you to be carrying a pistol on your belt while you're riding around california. No it doesn't mean that we don't ever do it, but just sayin'
The part of the park I was in is on the NV CA border. Barely inside CA. I figured I wouldn't see LE / LER.
On DV NPS web site it says guns are allowed in the park "following local laws". So, I am not exactly sure what that means. Definitely no open carry while traveling, but your campsite in CA is considered your domicile. Still not sure what that means exactly, but I am not solo riding without carrying. Even if it means unloaded and locked up in the top case of the bike.
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Thanks for watching.
@@motorradmikegrossheim just be careful in CA, our govt and laws here are draconian to say the least, as I'm sure most of you know. But yes, appropriately locked up in my side case until I get to camp is how I roll.
The kind of situational assessment that occurs when a Californian finally gets a firearm…
I am not a Californian. I am from St. Louis and have been living in Montana. I am sure you would have a cup of tea and do jumping jacks at 6000 feet with this guy on a sick one. He got arrested by the NPS btw. Thank you.
Glad you carry and glad you’re not Californian lol. Always keep one, but be very judicious or you’ll be worse off than the one that was the problem. I’ve been in worse in isolated spots. Just don’t be too jumpy…✌️
You kinda riled yourself up, he obviously just wanted to be left alone and not have some dude on a motorcycle waving at him half a dozen times, incessantly staring in his direction, then following him around! Jeez, just set up camp and enjoy the area. You're strapped so you're ready if shit happens, which it didn't, except in your head.
I wasn't riled up. I have been in the back country solo a million times. Even if you don't like someone you still wave and or say hello. Dude ended up getting arrested, so my assessment was spot on.
You do you though.
@@motorradmikegrossheim no, you were scared shitless and shouldn't be out there alone if you can't handle it, and sorry, doubtful you've been solo "a million times". Just ride, enjoy the solitude and chill out
@TonyChance-xq5vg dude got arrested bro. I have done over 5,000 solo miles in and around Death Valley. Learn how to judge people's character. You're miss judging mine and the guy who got arrested.
@@motorradmikegrossheim I'm not your bro, you're way too uptight and upset by what total strangers are commenting on a video you posted
I don't know....didn't necessarily looks like a tweaker to me...Maybe he was having issues with his truck, or needed directions, or water, or other kind of help. You over-exaggerated in my opinion.
He was on a sick one. He didn't need water or logistical help. He needed another bowl of bath tub gin.
Get a mic man. All you hear is shhhhsh man shhhhsh bro"
Will do. I agree. It was windy AF. Thank you.
Thank a democrat!!!
I am 44 and one of the biggest changes in society during my lifetime is bath tube gin. AKA meth. It destroys people's brain permanently to the point of no recovery.
SO a Guy with no shirt totally Ruins your trip...yeah you should just stay home
I will next time. Thanks for the advice.
@@motorradmikegrossheim your welcome!
If that is the craziest shit you've seen, and you freaked out like that over nothing, then the places I go would absolutley terrify you. Get a grip.
1 hour at best with a capable vehicle for assistance with a dude topless in 50 degree weather doing jumping jacks and sprinting around like Carl Lewis on supreme meth bender was a little unnerving. The dude flicked me off and stared at me with a lifeless look when I said hello. I have lived in Oakland and St. Louis so I am not easily rattled, and my choice of words was a little dramatic, but I was uncomfortable none the less.
He got arrested btw.
Not sure where you go, but I am proud of you for going.
Well, that does add a little more context. Sorry if I seemed like an ass. Oakland is rough, only place i ever got caught in the middle of a shootout as an innocent bystander.😄 Keep up the adventures and have fun.
Why did I just waste nearly 9 minutes of my life watching you be paranoid about a rando tweaker?!!!
Not sure, but thank you for the watch time.
@@motorradmikegrossheim WEAK!!!
You really are afraid. Sad.
1 hour from anyone and a meth head doing jumping jacks topless acting like Carl Lewis. You might call it afraid, I call it common scents.
Stay stuff.