My Sportster could never do this
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They’re called adventure bikes cause it’s an adventure every time you go out. You find new roads, short cuts and ways around traffic jams. Good job Jordan.
Re: water crossings... The center and the shoulder will always be the softest. Step in the middle of the tire track. It'll probably be deeper there, but it's likely firmer. Still might be slick, though, but you do have full on knobbies. Unless you can tell the shoulder or center track are firm, it's usually a bad idea to ride on them.
14:05 if you like NH, you’d love WNC! Not a ton of lakes, but it seems most roads have rivers and streams running alongside….
THIS. This is what I'm talking about. Your bike is VERY capable and confidence inspiring. Have a great time testing your limits and the bikes limits. I predict you'll hold o to this bike for a long time. If you do sell it, it'll be one of those bikes you'll miss deeply. I would have tried that puddle but I didn't know that you had plans for later in the day as you explained towards the end. I think you should bring Jess on this route in the RE and tell her to be prepared for a little mud. ❤ it.
That bike is more than capable of crossing that first washout. I would have blasted through it. One day you will feel comfortable enough with the bike to try it. I wish I still hand mine and was able to still ride but with my knees and back I am not able to ride anymore.
You are right, hopefully. My biggest reserve is my back, I wanna have fun, but not injure myself
Suzuki DR 650 amazing machine been in production since 1996 in this model.
Great ride!! I love to explore roads that I haven't gone on before. I also like to just ride and try to get lost on roads that I haven't been on ever. Stay safe out there.
Great video. You will get the hang of it. Gravel can be intimidating. Just remember the fear of crashing can some times be worse than the crash when it comes to off roading.
If you have a gravel parking lot, or other big, gravely, surface use that o practice turns and low speed manoeuvres.
Let me start by saying I’ve been watching both you and Jess from the infancy of both your channels. Im speaking from the heart here as someone with decades of off road experience on 2 wheels. I love the off road content. I love the DR650, it’s literally the perfect bike for you right now. That bike is more than capable of tackling everything you could imagine up to and including technical single track. You are the weakest link, and you’ll never get the confidence, knowledge and experience that you need to do the dual sport and adventure rides you want to do by continuing on the same path you are now. You need to take a class, you need to ride with experienced riders that can you show you local trails, help you with proper technique’s required to tackle the obstacles in front of you, help pick the bike up when you crash (because you will, it’s part of learning). Riding by yourself, and exploring by yourself at your experience level is not only dangerous but it’s detrimental to your progression as a rider. Taking a class “some day” is not the right answer if you want to continue learning and growing as an off road rider. You needed it yesterday. I’ve been watching you and Jess turn around at the same water obstacle 3 or 4 times now. Please find a group of people in the off road community local to you that can be your mentors, look into taking an off road class as soon as possible. It will transform your riding and change your life. The off road motorcycle community is the best group of people you will ever meet, at least in my experience. There’s nothing else like it in my opinion. Both the community and the riding, and you both deserve to reap the benefits of it.
Great advice. I've been annoying ( really annoying) Jess with the same sentiment. Sorry Jess but I'm both excited for you and wanting both Jess and Jordan to build their confidence, experience with their rider limits and the bike limits, all while having fun. A class, with the right bike would be great. As I also love the content, I also love a good crossover with certain RUclips channels. Jordan mentions going out west and I recommended to Jess contacting someone like Ian on Big Rock Moto for a class or even just a variety of different terrain.
Sounds like you picked the perfect all round bike for you. Sounds like it is great on the highway as well as the dirt trails, plus will fit perfectly in the toy hauler too being not too heavy. Enjoy.
Man, that bike is for you! That bike beats the hell out of the Sportster for off-road.
It sounds like it's running smooth as silk too.
But, you GOTTA get a collapsable fishing pole to take with you to some of those off-the-beaten-path spots!
This was a very good video, Jordan.
Thanks, Eric in Kissimmee.
A different level of riding in northern New England. BTW, Stella Blue, my DR was Ms. April in Procycle's 2022 calendar. Absolutely GREAT bike. Ive done almost everything to it. Looking forward to watching the build, and the riding.
good to see you out and enjoying your new bike that,s the kind of roads the bike is made for the sportster is made for the hy but you already no that happy riding
Glad you got something you can push your off-road skillz with!
good choice on the dr, they are great bikes. even though it was a short trip close to home i heard you say you never been on this road at least twice.. nice!. you now have a bike that has opened up a whole new world of riding. the most interesting thing are on the roads less travelled. go explore and have a ball!!
With the DR you are always ready for some adventures!
11:01 kinda like most things, the more you experience the “loose” front, the more comfortable you’ll get. Same with all of the off pavement stuff, for me, finding someone to go with, that has more confidence than I do, has made a huge difference in my confidence. (I purposely don’t use the word skill)
8:40 people leaving their trash is one of my biggest pet peeves!! Those kind of people really suck….
Jordan with in two years you will be well used to this bike and doing every wish youhave right now, it`s just when times right for you.
I could hear the difference as soon as the video started that it had a good tune-up. I think you found your bike for your off-roading adventures, enjoy the ride.
I think so too
your mic sounded good at 60mph. Thanks for taking us along.
We have people here in Kentucky too who are too sorry to pick up their trash.
You could ride through that water/mid with ease. Just stay in the tire track 👍🏻
So much fun venturing back roads. Looks like your goals have been met.
I never had the 650 but I did have the DR600 Dakar. About the only things I did to it was Fox shock and a Kingston pipe. That was back in 88 so I really doubt they still make them for your 650. Have fun and remember mud plugin is half the fun. Cleaning the crap after isn't.
I wouldn’t worry about the edges when you cross puddles. That’s what throws your wheel. Center probably has less mud as well being washed out by past traffic. If you haven’t gotten case protectors for the DR yet, probably a good idea to keep your brake/clutch levers from putting you out of commission in the middle of nowhere when you drop it.
FiFi did not want to get his bike dirty.🤣
Good to see you out on your new bike. A wedding...😜. Good vid man
You and jess need to take a dirt bike class
Probably one day.
Stand up, put your weight back towards the rear tire, and smoothly apply power as you cross.
Don’t mean this as an insult in any way but you need to get out with an experienced off road rider or two on similar bikes so you can push yourself a bit further. Good to learn when you have help near buy. That bike is very capable. I think you would be amazed where it can take you
You have to try the water crossing for RUclips entertainment. Million Dallor Bogan would of done it on his road king.
Should've went for it bud . No time like the present to see where you stand skill wise. Ya be scared, embrace it! get in the mud! Lol 😂
I wouldn't have crossed it either. Especially out by myself.
I'm the same way. Give me a body of water next to the road, and I damn near do what you did, almost run off the road. Jayman...
The other bike is Gordita.. I'd call the DR Dorito
went into puddle like that before sunk up to axle ... good call Jordan
5:46 I don’t think I’d cross that, especially not solo….
Not sure if I commented already but thanks Jordan
Great video, Jordan. A cool, leisurely morning ride was always therapeutic to me. That DR really seems to fit what you were looking for. Now the question is, what name have you given to the bike?
Name will come in time, sometimes my bikes earn a name, others don’t.
@@JordanRay That totally makes sense. I’ve had the same; some bikes just kinda name themselves.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained. LOL...
Heck yeah.
Cheers Jordan ! 😄
That's so funny....."I hate mud" but you're riding off road.....lol....llolloll. Congrats on your new bike...
‘Off road’ loosely 😂 that thick dirty Ohio stank mud isn’t enjoyable. Thank!
Why not next time take a rubbish bag with you and pick the rubbish up?
Great place for a swim…….not.