Yeah, section 4 starts out so nice and then you get to those rocks and they go on for a long long time :) We rode them on big bikes and it was challenging. Keep the great videos coming! Glad you got out of there safely.
I live near this section and those rocks are utterly miserable. I get to travel on them quite a bit and they are miserable every time. Smart move to take the R turn on Lake Mary Rd and stop in Flagstaff.
You got through some far more challenging looking sections before the loose stuff got you Scottie. You're doing really good. Your commentary is so entertaining. Haha. 😉👌
Yup did it on my 1999 KLR650 on june 1st. We came out of phoenix over 4 peaks snd across roosevelt lake and up to young via 288. The Aztec peak climb was as wild as those rocks. The rocks definitley wore us out but nobody fell. We got to the shell station in winona and took a 3 hour break then knocked out the cinders part of section 5 when i took a 35mph tumble near the end of the sand and blew off my footpeg which ended our trip unfortunatley. The ride back to phoenix was therapudic along lake mary road and the beeline back to mesa. Keep riding brother🙏✌️
Thanks for sharing even the tough stuff Scott. You probably already thought about this in hindsight but one way to avoid fatigue and the mistakes that come with it is to have a time of the day you stop, a cutoff point. Another is if you’re tired it’s okay to pull over and make camp early regardless of time of day. I enjoyed your video and look forward to more.
Just when you think those rocks are done, there’s more…and more. Was a running joke the rest of the BDR for us. Used Gaia gps on my phone when we did the AZBDR, highly recommend it, even if for only a backup gps.
Glad you got out in one piece! That was a close thing. Have you upgraded suspension on the DR, it can make a big difference on technical terrain. But I agree I think fatigue played a part.
@@ScottyADV Scotty, I own both a 2021 DR650 that I love and a BMW G310GS which you used to own. My DR is fully kitted out, it is truly a great bike for my needs. I noticed you installed Rally Raid Level 1 on your old BMW, did it make a huge difference to your off-road riding? Reason asking, is I am considering doing similar on the baby GS so my son's can join me off-road.
@@OnRappel the new Zumo XT2 is a good model. The zumo XT is sufficient if you can find one on sale or used. Garmin customer service is great. Using a phone you don’t care about damaging would work too. With the phone Gaia GPS is great.
I’ve ridden the long lake trail quite often. Luckily never crashed, but then again I rode a lighter XR 400R. What if you seriously hurt yourself, And your bike is disabled? You shouldn’t ride alone.
@nicolettedavis2030 yea it's the risk of riding solo. I have the Garmin inreach, but still not a perfect solution. Definitely looking to ride with someone in the future.
Thanks for showing the good, the bad, and the ugly of solo BDR riding. Despite the mishaps, looks like a great trip. Awesome video!
@@MotoVenturer haha the bad is still part of the adventure. Thanks for watching.
Yeah, section 4 starts out so nice and then you get to those rocks and they go on for a long long time :) We rode them on big bikes and it was challenging. Keep the great videos coming! Glad you got out of there safely.
It was cool to see you take your EV across the state. Thanks for watching.
@@ScottyADV Going to ride the IDBDR on the electric Zero in early August. Want to join?
@AmpedRider that would be awesome, but I have plans early August. Thanks for the invite though. I think the next BDR for me would be Norcal
I live near this section and those rocks are utterly miserable. I get to travel on them quite a bit and they are miserable every time. Smart move to take the R turn on Lake Mary Rd and stop in Flagstaff.
That was an awesome ride.
You got through some far more challenging looking sections before the loose stuff got you Scottie.
You're doing really good. Your commentary is so entertaining. Haha. 😉👌
Yup did it on my 1999 KLR650 on june 1st. We came out of phoenix over 4 peaks snd across roosevelt lake and up to young via 288. The Aztec peak climb was as wild as those rocks. The rocks definitley wore us out but nobody fell. We got to the shell station in winona and took a 3 hour break then knocked out the cinders part of section 5 when i took a 35mph tumble near the end of the sand and blew off my footpeg which ended our trip unfortunatley. The ride back to phoenix was therapudic along lake mary road and the beeline back to mesa. Keep riding brother🙏✌️
@scotthudspeth5233 the mighty KLR! Glad it was just a foot peg. Ride safe!
Thanks for sharing even the tough stuff Scott. You probably already thought about this in hindsight but one way to avoid fatigue and the mistakes that come with it is to have a time of the day you stop, a cutoff point. Another is if you’re tired it’s okay to pull over and make camp early regardless of time of day. I enjoyed your video and look forward to more.
@agp7073 you are absolutely correct. Definitely considered on my way home especially riding solo.
Another amazing video!! Thank you for sharing.
Just when you think those rocks are done, there’s more…and more. Was a running joke the rest of the BDR for us.
Used Gaia gps on my phone when we did the AZBDR, highly recommend it, even if for only a backup gps.
@@DualSportLOL haha so true
Just found your channel. Love the content. I live in Phoenix and have ridden several sections of the BDR . Just never the entire thing .
@kevinsterner9490 thanks for watching! I got to go back for Section 5 and 6 later this year when it cools down.
Great video
Thanks for watching!
awesome video! appreciate the honesty! good to know you can always hop off the trail and get to civilization again.
@ScaRlaK319 yea I was fortunate this section of the BDR was not too remote. Thanks for watching.
That's some rough riding through beautiful country. Nice adventure!
@@JacobAnawalt thanks for watching!
Glad you got out in one piece! That was a close thing. Have you upgraded suspension on the DR, it can make a big difference on technical terrain. But I agree I think fatigue played a part.
Thanks! The suspension upgrade is on my wishlist for sure. It would help especially if I load up the bike with camping gear.
@@ScottyADV Scotty, I own both a 2021 DR650 that I love and a BMW G310GS which you used to own. My DR is fully kitted out, it is truly a great bike for my needs. I noticed you installed Rally Raid Level 1 on your old BMW, did it make a huge difference to your off-road riding? Reason asking, is I am considering doing similar on the baby GS so my son's can join me off-road.
@anthonya7066 yes the Rally Raid suspension is much better. Felt more confident on the bike as well.
Awesome ride! What's up with the high sides recently 😆
Just shows how easy a crash can happen 👍
Never thought AZ would look like that with all the green grass and trees. Great vid!👍....maybe not use the Lord's name that way next time.....
Haha yea Arizona is full of mountains and forests. Thanks for watching.
Do you have any recommendations on Garmin GPS unit? Which one are you using? Looks like they have several options now to MC travel.
@@OnRappel the new Zumo XT2 is a good model. The zumo XT is sufficient if you can find one on sale or used. Garmin customer service is great. Using a phone you don’t care about damaging would work too. With the phone Gaia GPS is great.
Those SBS drivers are shltheads driving that fast on a twisting 2-way road like that!
I’ve ridden the long lake trail quite often. Luckily never crashed, but then again I rode a lighter XR 400R. What if you seriously hurt yourself, And your bike is disabled? You shouldn’t ride alone.
@nicolettedavis2030 yea it's the risk of riding solo. I have the Garmin inreach, but still not a perfect solution. Definitely looking to ride with someone in the future.
Google says Colorado has the most miles of dirt roads.
@1PHXTHUG Nice I can't wait to explore CO on the bike.