Riding Kane Creek Trail MOAB | Part 2
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- Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
- Kane Creek Trail is an awesome canyon to ride to take a break from the extremely rugged slickrock trails in the area, but it comes with some unique challenges of its own..
For today's videos, I wanted to find a trail that could give me a chance to rest from all the gnarly terrain that had been putting my bike and I through the ringer for the past week. After looking around, I found this really awesome two-track trail that snaked its way through 12 miles of creek bed and gravel! It was a awesome break day, and I was stoked to get another couple miles of Moab dirt under my belt.
Hope you guys like the two videos!
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No shame in taking the easy path, I am 58 and my body has been beaten and battered from years of BMX, Mountain biking and motorcycle riding, I always take the path of least resistance these days. Ride safe my young friend. 🤘😎🏍
I'm right there with you! I broke a whole lot of bones during my racing days, and now everything hurts in the morning and I'm only 22!! Sometimes picking the safest line is the best you can do. Theres nothing heroic about taking a line that leaves you and your bike broken in a ditch lol!
Momentum and power control are key in getting up those obstacles. Once you stop you’re done and have to either start the obstacle over or walk the bike up.
Almost looped it, nice save!
I can't believe I saved that one! I thought the bike was gonna fly back down the hill hahahahaha!
That brought back some nostalgic memories. At 12:23 we called that the parking lot, you could go up the hill or take the lower trail on ATV's. They used to have 2 sets of metal ramps on that first part of the lower trail. When we got to about 17:28 we hung a right and followed the rim and went back down that hill that the Jeeps were going up, near the parking lot. We'd ride in reverse and then do Chicken Corner for a full day ride. Thanks for posting
That sounds like a hell of a ride! I never got the chance to do chicken corner while I was down there and I was so bummed out.. I guess it’s a good reason to go back 🤟🏼
what a dream place to be on a dirtbike - watching this from England makes me drool
I love where I live!! Its a hell of a place to be if you are into motorcycles.
Thanks for the shout-out on this video. Great footage.....I really liked the drone shots as you dropped into the tight canyon. That one spot where you almost looped your bike used to be doable, but the jeeps & Razrs have made everything so filled with loose rock that it's tough to get traction. We would have followed you down, but one rider in our group headed back pretty early on the trail and we didn't want to make him wait all day. You could have followed where those jeeps were going, but after the ledge climbs there's really nothing notable until the obstacle you almost looped on. Such a fun ride. 😂
For sure man! You guys were a huge help. The drone footage is always my favorite to work with too. The canyon made for some super cool shots.
That spot where I almost looped out looks so much easier than it is! I had very little room to get a run up and I was more or less trying to climb up from a stopped position. Its funny, I can always tell when a part of a trail is gonna be tough when I can see all the tire marks from the jeeps lol
Its a shame y'all had to go back early! The trail is killer 🤟
Really like your videos, they are so relaxing to watch.
Really enjoyed all the footage of Moab. Part of dual sport riding for me is all the different terrain and beautiful scenery.
Glad you're liking the Moab series so far! I agree! I think some of the best parts of the sport involve the places it takes you and the things you get to see.
Enjoying your video's, !!!!
I’m really enjoying this series. Solid solo riding bro. You’re making me want to go ride right now. ⚡🙌🏼⚡
Thanks man! Get out there and put in some miles dude!
Another great ride/video, love riding along with you!
Thanks so much! I'm stoked you like the ride and the channel!!
I thought I heard you say it was a 13 mile track at the start of the trail, so a KDX 200 with standard tank would easily complete this with fuel remaining. Great series and stunning canyons!
Yeah that KDX could definitely do the trail! You could probably ride it both ways and still have a bit of gas in the tank. I'm glad you're liking the videos!
At 18:02 I quote, "I want to hit this section in first gear". LoL. That hurt my ears. I want to hit every section 5th gear pinned. Too bad the big rocks get in my way. In any event, outstanding video and thanks for sharing.
Man I gotta admit, coming down from Idaho, I wasn’t prepared for those kinds of rocks at all!! It definitely was a huge challenge for me 😂🤟🏼
I’m stoked you liked the video!
@@madjack_757 Oh yeah, that Moab slick rock country is the devil. You know those stones are just waiting to harpoon your radiator, gash in the side of your engine covers, rim strikes on rocks if you try running low PSI for traction. Always some super sketchy blow sand covered rock that will cause rear wheel spin right where you need to wheelie. Fragments of boulders everywhere gnawing at your rims, just itching for a nice pinch flat. Very challenging but that place is crazy fun to ride. Pretty scenery too. I've ridden northern Utah but never Idaho. Seen videos - Idaho does look awesome. Maybe soon I'll get up there to escape the Nevada heat.
@sailingaeolus oh yeah dude it’s freakin lethal out there. I made it to the end of my trip relatively unharmed but my bike took a beating for sure.. it needs some major tlc right now.
I never got to ride northern UT, but Idaho is honestly some of the most diverse riding out there. If you like single track, Idaho is definitely a place to visit 🤟🏼
@@madjack_757 That hit at 27:09 sounded juicy! LoL. I usually kill it, get off and look for gaping holes leaking either oil or coolant. But maybe it was a foot peg? I've got a WR-450, DRZ-400 and RMZ-450. That DRZ is a bit heavy but cushy to ride and tough as nails. The RMZ-450 is vicious - a pure track bike. Finally my WR-450 (just got it last year) turned out to be something similar (I'm guessing) to your Husky. The WR is really pleasant for hitting trails like what you're riding. My early days of riding were all two-strokes. I really miss the lightweight. Wouldn't mind finding a KTM-300 or two stroke Husky, but always leery after having a 2003 RM-250 bake two pistons. Four strokes really have a good record with maintenance. Yeah, if I get up to Idaho I'll try to find you, drop a comment and see if you're up for ride. The videos you've put out of Idaho are awesome. If you are ever south of Vegas, the Nelson Hills are interesting and on google maps. Of course, Ocotillo Wells California is my all time favorite. Best,
@@sailingaeolus Oh yeah that one hurt a little lol. The rim impacted that sharp rock super hard and I'm lucky nothing bent lol. I got aftermarket rims just for the trip.
Yeah I rode two strokes for a long time too, but I agree the maintenance is just so much easier to keep up with un the 4 strokes.. I've killed a few motors and it sucks to do the rebuilds (unless you do some fun mods while you're in the motor). I actually rode one of those Husky 300s and it blew my mind! They're so awesome, but you realize how much you miss the torque from the 4 stroke right away when you ride it hahaha.
Yeah definitely shoot me a message if you're out in Idaho man! The season is just picking up now and the snow is melting quick. I've ridden out in ocatillo before, but it was only once a long time ago. Maybe someday I ought to make a few videos riding out down past vegas and cali?
The alternate or motorcycle bypass section is cool as heck. We loved it when we rode it. We had problems at the rock wall you did and needed to help each other out. Further along we encountered another rock wall feature that you rode by. Had we known that it would have made it easier. We'll go the same direction you did on our next time riding this trail. Feels sad when the trail ends but it was fun. For added adventure, you could have rode back down Behind the Rocks and Pritchett Canyon opposite of what you had ridden previously. Ah, probably not haha!
I loved that single track section too! Yeah that rock wall was a major struggle for me, but I’m glad it was doable while solo 🙏🏼
I’m stoked I found a good alternative route for y’all! I think next time I could make a full day of it and ride those other routes again! I’d just have to take my time cuz it would be a loooong day 😂🤙🏼
Get a D.I.D oring or x ring chain. They are by far the best chains out there and last a really long time, so very few adjustments.
I currently run a DID, but I plan on getting a new gold one soon!
You were lucky to bypass the jeep route. There are several rock walls /edges that my lifted 4 door JK struggles to get over. I was curious to see you get past those.
Yeah I took one look at that rock section and decided to go for the single track 😂😂 someday when I go back I might try that section again just to experience the challenge of it!
Thank you for sharing your ride with us , nothing personal but why didn't you check your adjustment when you was adjusting it it only seems logical nothing personal but when I rode with the guys up in Colorado we weren't quite so wimpy on the trail take no offense safety is the number one issue but we're also out there to have fun enjoy the trail or bike the landscape mother nature.. I've not heard your bike really get into any power band or anything like that you're just kind of like me take it easy. Thanks again for sharing your videos😊 much appreciated and don't take any offense to what I said we all right at our own pace.
I did check it. Things naturally change a tad bit after adjusting it and riding again. The chain tightened ever so slightly after riding it after adjusting.
As for my riding, I had been out there a week and rode basically every day so I was pretty tired and was kinda taking a break day. Plus you gotta remember I’m out riding solo so there’s nobody to pull me out from under my bike if I crash hard. To each their own tho and I’m sure your guys are great riders 🤟🏼
What drone? Seems to track you pretty good. Any drone crashes? More drone footage please.
Check out the other videos on the channel! I have huge amounts of drone footage. I use a DJI mini 3 pro and I have definitely crashed it a handful of times 😂
as one commenter mentioned you rode by the wall at the end I didn't realize you could do that ,we usually turn around just before the road and ride back and maybe do the ride to chicken corners if everybody is up to it, we park at one of the lots on Kane Creek Rd, if your game you can connect to Prichart Caynon trail near the end of Kane creek where you saw it go off to your left.
Prichett is super awesome! I would be hard pressed to try and ride it after doing Kane Creek both ways! Its a tough one. Those guys I met on the trail were really awesome and they showed me that single track section which was honestly my favorite part of the whole ride. Next time Ill have to try and connect the ride to either prichett or chicken corners!
Sweet rides and vids as always. You still running those Motoz?
Thanks man!! Yuuuup I’m still rippin the MOTOZ tired, but Moab definitely shredded them up and I’ll need a new set soon. Heck my whole bike needs work after Moab 😂🤟🏼
@@madjack_757I was wondering how they did out there. Looks like the grip is still there! I used to ride out in Moab all the time. Definitely likes to chew up rubber
@Thatbeardedguy86 the grip is decent, but I think I shoulda ran different psi. The whole trip I was stressing about getting stranded w a flat, so I had it way overinflated which caused the slick rock to be even harder. Either way, it didn’t stop me from havin a good time and seein a bunch of super rad areas 🤟🏼
@@madjack_757down to 14 is what I’d run. But only with UHD tubes and rim locks. The sandstone and shale are so sharp they love to puncture anything and everything.
@Thatbeardedguy86 yeah I strictly run heavy duty tubes and rim locks. Since I was out there solo, I knew that it would have been rough to have gotten a pinch flat on those sharp rocks.. I had a couple moments where I clipped some rocks and thought I was about to have a flat, but I guess I got lucky 🤙🏼
You should give the 300 2 strokes a try. That bike is awfully heavy and unwieldy for a less skilled rider.
It's funny, I spent a good part of my riding career on 2 strokes and I rode a 300 once and really loved it! I just love having some street capabilities with my bike too. Thats why I have the 501 now.
Always cracks me up when people say the 500 is too heavy, meanwhile I’m out here doing trails on dr650 that weighs like 100 lbs more than the 500 😂
@Pinetreemoto 😂😂😂😂 putting me to shame on a 650!! Mannnnn I gotta step it up 🤟🏼
@@madjack_757 don’t misunderstand me I said I was doing trails on the dr650 I didn’t say I could keep up with you 😂 loving the Utah footage man!
@Pinetreemoto 🤣🤣 I’m stoked you’re loving the Utah videos man 🤟🏼🤟🏼
Chain is way too tight. Better looser than too tight. Three fingers movement is good.
Definitely was. It was one of those moments where I tightened it, it looked fine, then once I rode it, it tightened ever so slightly. I took it easy on my way back though as best I could and the bike was perfectly fine!
You have great quality footage and shots and make great content! I wasn't going to comment but I think giving some constructive criticism is the right thing. I've been watching this series and while the cinematography is top quality, and I mean that, I find your riding a little frustrating to watch. Like another has commented in this video - momentum is your friend. Go a little faster and hit things with a bit more speed instead of trying to accelerate when you're on the obstacle. Worlds easier. On that front too I find you lug the engine a little TOO much. So much so that it stalling and nearly sending you over the bars just riding along should be a wake up call about that. Keep the rpm up a bit more (perhaps keep a gear lower) and the bike will work better for you and you might find a lot of things easier. There's quite a few instances of you JUUUST getting up an obstacle and stalling the bike just as you hit the top. Hit it with a little more speed, and a little more engine rpm.
Hey man, I appreciate the comment. So because I am riding a 501, it has massive amounts of torque and the problem about that motor on slickrock is that it has the tendency to lose traction and then grab traction. When it does grab, it hooks really really hard since the motor is so torquey. I mention this in another video in the series, but stalling the motor on those rock walls was actually my goal. It allows me to clear the obstacle without risking looping out (which I actually do in the kane creek videos). As for my speed going into each obstacle, take a look at the actual distance that I have to get a run up for each one. The vast majority of the rock walls out there had little to no room to gain momentum.
Also, I'm not Graham Jarvis lol. I'm no perfect rider and I probably ought to practice my enduro skills. At the end of the day though, I think I did pretty good considering I am balancing the cinematography side and the riding side of it.
@@madjack_757 It's hard to give criticism without making it sound like a bigger deal than it is. I hope it didn't sound too harsh. Keep doing what you're doing man! All that really matters is you're enjoying it!
Do you think that a crf300l or a Kawasaki klx300 would be ok in this trails?
Definitely, but it’s all gonna depend on your tires and how comfortable you are riding over rocks and gravel. Definitely doable for sure though!
@madjack_757 Thanks, man, your videos are awesome
Of course dude! Stoked you like the channel!!
My only critique is why don't you carry tools when you ride alone ?
Oh I do carry tools! Lots of them!! I just managed to forget the ONE tool that I happened to need on this trail which I think is hilarious lol. Its funny because I grew up building old hondas and having things break on the trail was so common to me. Maybe I got too spoiled riding the newer bike that I forgot to go over my tool kit again hahahahaha.
Half the references to "you guys" would be better. We know who you're talking to.
Thanks for the input!