Thanks for the video. I had two tubes destroyed on the IDBDR. Limped into Riggins. Met two riders eating breakfast who gave me a tube. They saved me a bunch as the nearest shop was 50 miles away. They were pounding pavement at the end of their trip and only asked that I pay it forward. Great community of riders out here!
Thanks for sharing your trip. I camped in NM in March 2023 and the night time sky was mind blowing. Video can never capture what you experience in real life.
My brother and i did that trip in 2016...... coming from far northern California. It was an epic trip i think about all the time. Nothing hard at all but tons of fun memories... thx for the trip down memory lane
Hey Dan, great video. I actually live not to far from you in Fayetteville. I'm headed to NMBDR in September as well. Might do it solo or hopefully my riding buddy can do it. Either way, I will be doing it. Like the fact you did yours in September. I plan on camping the whole way. Looking forward to it. If your ever in the Ozarks, give me a shout. Would love to pick your brain on the NMBDR.
Thanks for watching!... You've got some great riding in your area! You should join the Facebook NMBDR group... they'll keep you up to date with trail conditions etc.
I can't imagine it would give you any trouble, with all the stuff you've been doing in MOAB. For the NMBDR I hit it just right, sand was packed and Chloride Canyon was open and passible, I hear both of things change often.
That's pretty cool you just up and did the NM BDR all by yourself. I kind of want someone else to do it with me. But if I can't round anyone up, I'll just do it myself.
Most advise against solo backcountry travel... I get it. But it can certainly be done. It does add some risk to an already risky equation. Maybe I just got lucky, but I had a great time, no regrets. If I didn't have to work for a living I'd join you :)
What a great film. You’re so lucky having all that on your doorstep. I’ve an ATAS and live in South East England, UK. I’m lucky to find a miles worth of uninterrupted dirt track that I’m legally allowed to ride on, let alone stunning roads and vistas like you have. I’m very envious. Go out and enjoy it mate. Brilliant. 👍🏻👍🏻
My buddies and I saw you out there, can't remember which section. We were a group of four dirtbagging it on an xr650, a dr650, a wr250r, and my xt250. We picked a great time to go for sure. Thanks for sharing the videos, good reminder of what we accomplished. Happy trails!
That is wild... Was it possibly just south of grants, I was pulled over looking at my GPS trying to find a place to camp... Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the video.
@@DansADV That sounds right. We stayed at a hotel in Grants, the only night we didn't camp. You had passed us while we were pulled well off the trail a little earlier in the afternoon. My Honda-riding buddy got a good enough look and turned back beaming, "Africa Twin, boys!"
If you’re ever on that trip again or in any national forest, you can always put up camp on any of the fire roads. They’re abundant in Cloudcroft and Ruidoso.
Glad to stumble upon this video and glad to re-live the memories. Great job. Also glad you met those guys close to the end to help you repair your tire. I was the “gentleman” you met in Chloride/Winston. Related to that is a tip for a BDR which I didn’t follow. This was my first BDR and I had a plan for a place to camp each night and I didn’t vary from that plan. I arrived in Chloride/Winston early and I should have continued with you. In hindsight one should plan for spots to camp/stay along the entire route, if you are late and can’t make it to you goal that day or arrive early like I did. Also last tip, the “expert” route north of Abiquiu was quite hard relative to chloride canyon. There was a rock step that I couldn’t make it up. I took the bush-whack around it. Quite tough and spent 30 minutes trying (and dropping the bike). I would take the route around if I would do the BDR again.
You are much braver than I, doing an expert section solo on a big bike. I've had quite a few people tell me it was too risky doing the main section solo. It's so cool that you came across this video, thanks for commenting. So many great memories, I'm ready to do another BDR soon. I was behind you for a few miles, and I remember feeling relieved that we could help each other through Chloride (at the time, I thought it would be harder than it turned out), then disappointed when I found out you were stopping for the day. Thanks again for commenting, all the best... Dan
Nice video, great route! You have inspired me to buy a drone! Me and my daughter will be doing that route in September 2022 can't wait to make a video!!
Hey Dan, Outstanding video Sir! I envy your ability to conquer the outback on your own. Sometimes, it may not be the smartest thing to do but, ya gotta do what ya gotta do. Very informative. I have an '18 AT/AS/DCT and I'd like to do something like that someday but, not sure the CEO would approve. Besides, at 68, I'm not as resiliant as I used to be. Keep up the good work and, would like to see the next installment. Scott
Really a nice video. Did you notice diesel being available along the route? Did you see sections that would be problematic for a 4WD Truck with 37" tires? Some of the roads look narrow.
Great ride report, video and drone . A buddy and I were Planning to be on the NMBDR At THE SAME TIME, but had last minute change of plans- work and family issues. Actually we did the first half in Sept. 2016 , but got ambushed by a Pacific huricane. Several issues like huricane Harvey in Houston, sickness, deaths and work conflicts have postponed over a dozen reschedules. Wish we could have made the trip with you. I carry 2 front and 2 rear tubes with me . " Self made man" on Two Wheel Texsans
Thanks for watching! Sorry you haven't been able to make the trip yet. Next year? I learned several lessons on this trip... not the lest of which is: carry a patch kit and more tubes.
Dan, what was your average speed in section 1? My friend and I just finished the Mid-Atlantic BDR in 3 1/2 days. Super fun and easy. This one looks like a lot of fun.
Thank you for the video. Beautiful scenery. I’m in the verge of buying an 890 so looking for rides for retirement. I’m all the way over in nor cal so since this is all just fire road, I’m thinking of just doin it in my Tacoma. Could always bring the 350 on the back and do day rides🤔. Is there any good technical single track in that area for a 350?
Great video. New to adventure riding so this might be a stupid question but I have to ask: when using gpx tracks, when you come to a fork in the road how do you know which way to go? And which gps are you using? Thanks for the great video.
I assume you're referring to "tracks" vs "routes'. I use the Garmin Zumo 595... You can show a track on the map.. the map shows your position and the track... if you're zoomed in far enough its pretty easy to just stay on the line. Alternatively, you can turn your "track" into a "route" and then the gps will tell you which way to turn, how far until next turn ect... you do need to turn off route recalculation if you try the 2nd method. Hope that helps.
Do you remember if it's possible to get to Alamogordo the first night (from Del Rio, Tx)? I see it took you 285 to get to Ruidoso but I'm thinking that's a long ways at a very fast pace to do all of section 1 the first day so we are wanting to get to a motel in Alamogordo if you think we can make it. We are trying not to carry camping gear until we get through section 3.
It's been a few years since I did the NMBDR. I would recommend asking this question on the NMBDR Facebook page. I've found that forum to be friendly and answers usually come from people who live in the area and are more familiar with the changing conditions.
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Great video (and sound quality). I'd love to do the NM BDR, but really don't want to ride 600 miles to Dell. Thinking about a dual sport bike. Did you consider trailering your bike or bringing a truck? Wonder if there's somewhere to park a vehicle for a week. Or maybe in Riudosa (and making a loop). AT maybe good on the highway, but not a DS for that long.
Thanks for watching. A lot of people trailer to the BDR's. You should join the NMBDR Facebook group and ask if anyone knows of a place to park. There are many group members with good local knowledge, I've only done that route once and I live in Oklahoma. When I did the COBDR with my son on a 450L, we trailered to a friends in Buena Vista. That worked out well. You still add mileage by either back tracking on the trail or finding alternate routes back to the trailer.
Nice footage. Fellow ADVRiders great people sharing tube. This is on my list of trips to do. Not sure if you mentioned, but what time of year? This is only list of to do rides. Looking forward to the rest.Thanks for sharing. ~GrizzLee
Thanks for watching... started my trip on 9/21/2020... colors were starting to change towards the end... as you'll see in next video.. weather was perfect.
Shredded a tube on the ID BDR last week. Resulted in a two day layover in McCall waiting on a new tire after riding too long on the flat tube. Frustrating.
@@DansADV My son might go with me, IF I buy a second ADV bike and let him use one. He won't buy one himself, and none of my buddies ride ADV's, so it's alone or not at all.
Awesome video, Dan! Thanks for the effort to take all the footage and make the video. It looks like you are running highway footpegs on your crash bars. Is that right? If so, would you mind sharing your setup, which pegs etc? I have considered adding these as well for the long highway stretches. I am planning to ride from Northwest Arkansas up to Idaho to do the IDBDR in August.
Thanks for watching.. I appreciate the feedback. I am running some cheap pegs from Amazon on my crash bars. They allow me to stretch out on the long highway sections. I don't put my feet on them, as much as my calf. There's a shot of me using them at the end of my Baja highlight video. I think these are the pegs I purchased www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00W67TI9Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1. Good luck on the IDBDR, it's on my list for sure.
@@DansADV Thanks for the response. Looks like we have a very similar setup. I have a 2019 ATAS DCT with Outback Motortek crash bars, same Mosko Moto bags and Touratech top case. Love the bike and the setup.
I have moved on. I have several bike review videos on my channel as well as other adventures on the AT, but also other bikes. The 2018 did not have cruise control or ES.
@@DansADV Curious to know what you've enjoyed since the AT. I'm looking at a used 2020 AT but not the AS which means no ES. I'm hoping to about 60/40 road/dirt and appreciate your recommendations or what you've enjoyed!
Which size Mosko Moto Backcounty duffle is that? 40L or 30L? How do you like the panniers? I’m currently trying to decide between those and the Reckless bags. Were the tires 804/805s? Looks like a great ride. Thanks for the video.
That was my 2018 Africa Twin Adventure Sports, and it was very comfortable. I ended up selling it and getting a KTM 1290 Super adventure R,. There was nothing wrong with the AT and it was probably more comfortable than the 1290. I just like the power and the suspension on the 1290.
The BDR is really made up of jeep trails. I'm not a 4x4 expert, but I think a jeep gladiator or Toyota Tacoma with reasonable ground clearance would have no issues. (If that is what you mean by "mid size".) I believe a google search for BDR by 4x4 will yield some more detailed feedback.
great video dan! it was nice running into another africa twin in the middle of the desert :). i have the video i took of us, will post once i finally download the gp videos. PS if you want to do the wa or oregon bdr's, lmk.
Thanks! It was cool to run into you and your friends... Are you still on the road, or back home? I may have to take you up on the BDR company some day. Let me know when you post videos
Hey man loved the vid! I'd like to do some of the BDRs and looking for a bike to do them on. I'm only 5'8''/160 so kinda concerned about the AT weight. Did you run into areas that the AT size was an issue for you? thx
AT is great on the highway... I did 700 miles in a day on this trip...obviously the GS is a great bike as well, I don’t think there is really a bad choice there. AT is a whole lot cheaper to buy and maintain vs the GS
I was planning on doing this before COVID on an ATAS as well. I decided to postpone until next year. This is great, very interested to see the rest. Did you do any suspension changes and what tires did you use and would you use them again?
Thanks for watching... Stock suspension... had no issues.... TKC 80's, I like the TKC's but they wear out fast. I had to do 1400 miles of interstate on this trip, with the 1400 miles of the trail. I ended up putting a new tire on in Pueblo on the way home... (more in the next episode). I might try a different tire, only for the longevity thing.
Rim road in early spring has not Ben maintained most people don’t go out in that time of year because its in the 20s at night but I love it however rim kicked are ass I didn’t go down but I had a peg shear off that I had to fix lucky I had spare bolts but my buddy burned in like 4 times his bike was almost a right off by the time we hit weed in late afternoon he had also lost his 0 degree bag and one of his bags of clothes luckily not his warm ones that cost us another 2 hours wile I road half of rim again looking for his shit wile he waited. we where gassed from dragging his bike back upon the trail he had also broken his wrist in 2 spots and I had a hairline fracture in mine from him dropping his bike on me. we found a campground outside of weed, but I had forgotten to get fucking water at the weed store. I don’t know how we forgot that, but we set up camp still not knowing that and proceeded to have a few alcohol drinks to ease the pain. He spent the night next to the fire wrapped in a tarp trying to stay warm. I slept in my tent. We both woke up covered in ice. The temperature was in the low 20s and we were both severely dehydrated and now realizing we had no water, luckily I remembered thinking I saw a creek behind us when we came in the night before, and we to used the life straw to get water from the creek. I kept throwing it up I couldn’t keep anything down and so I had to lay in the sun and sip a liquid IV packet in a cup of water until I could walk again. We ended up pushin thru camping another 4 days but stayed in southern NM. About to set out again just me with a following support Jeep can’t wait to hit Colorado this time. Grate video keep it up!
Thanks for the video. I had two tubes destroyed on the IDBDR. Limped into Riggins. Met two riders eating breakfast who gave me a tube. They saved me a bunch as the nearest shop was 50 miles away. They were pounding pavement at the end of their trip and only asked that I pay it forward. Great community of riders out here!
Great people in this sport for sure!
Magnificent. There is nothing like this where I live. You guys are so lucky you have this. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.
Thanks for watching
Thanks for sharing your trip. I camped in NM in March 2023 and the night time sky was mind blowing. Video can never capture what you experience in real life.
My brother and i did that trip in 2016...... coming from far northern California. It was an epic trip i think about all the time. Nothing hard at all but tons of fun memories... thx for the trip down memory lane
So glad you enjoyed it.
Enjoying you trip and video. I ride solo a lot and commend you for doing so . Not many do. Probably for good reason! Lol 🍀
Hey Dan, great video. I actually live not to far from you in Fayetteville. I'm headed to NMBDR in September as well. Might do it solo or hopefully my riding buddy can do it. Either way, I will be doing it. Like the fact you did yours in September. I plan on camping the whole way. Looking forward to it. If your ever in the Ozarks, give me a shout. Would love to pick your brain on the NMBDR.
Thanks for watching!... You've got some great riding in your area! You should join the Facebook NMBDR group... they'll keep you up to date with trail conditions etc.
I have not yet braved NM. I survived the AZBDR and am slowly, with therapy, getting my desert BDR game back together. Maybe in 2024.
I can't imagine it would give you any trouble, with all the stuff you've been doing in MOAB. For the NMBDR I hit it just right, sand was packed and Chloride Canyon was open and passible, I hear both of things change often.
That's pretty cool you just up and did the NM BDR all by yourself. I kind of want someone else to do it with me. But if I can't round anyone up, I'll just do it myself.
Most advise against solo backcountry travel... I get it. But it can certainly be done. It does add some risk to an already risky equation. Maybe I just got lucky, but I had a great time, no regrets. If I didn't have to work for a living I'd join you :)
What a great film. You’re so lucky having all that on your doorstep. I’ve an ATAS and live in South East England, UK. I’m lucky to find a miles worth of uninterrupted dirt track that I’m legally allowed to ride on, let alone stunning roads and vistas like you have. I’m very envious. Go out and enjoy it mate. Brilliant. 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for watching. It was a 700 mile day to get to the start of these trails from my house, but they are amazing indeed.
My buddies and I saw you out there, can't remember which section. We were a group of four dirtbagging it on an xr650, a dr650, a wr250r, and my xt250. We picked a great time to go for sure. Thanks for sharing the videos, good reminder of what we accomplished. Happy trails!
That is wild... Was it possibly just south of grants, I was pulled over looking at my GPS trying to find a place to camp... Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed the video.
@@DansADV That sounds right. We stayed at a hotel in Grants, the only night we didn't camp. You had passed us while we were pulled well off the trail a little earlier in the afternoon. My Honda-riding buddy got a good enough look and turned back beaming, "Africa Twin, boys!"
If you’re ever on that trip again or in any national forest, you can always put up camp on any of the fire roads. They’re abundant in Cloudcroft and Ruidoso.
Glad to stumble upon this video and glad to re-live the memories. Great job. Also glad you met those guys close to the end to help you repair your tire. I was the “gentleman” you met in Chloride/Winston. Related to that is a tip for a BDR which I didn’t follow. This was my first BDR and I had a plan for a place to camp each night and I didn’t vary from that plan. I arrived in Chloride/Winston early and I should have continued with you. In hindsight one should plan for spots to camp/stay along the entire route, if you are late and can’t make it to you goal that day or arrive early like I did. Also last tip, the “expert” route north of Abiquiu was quite hard relative to chloride canyon. There was a rock step that I couldn’t make it up. I took the bush-whack around it. Quite tough and spent 30 minutes trying (and dropping the bike). I would take the route around if I would do the BDR again.
You are much braver than I, doing an expert section solo on a big bike. I've had quite a few people tell me it was too risky doing the main section solo. It's so cool that you came across this video, thanks for commenting. So many great memories, I'm ready to do another BDR soon. I was behind you for a few miles, and I remember feeling relieved that we could help each other through Chloride (at the time, I thought it would be harder than it turned out), then disappointed when I found out you were stopping for the day. Thanks again for commenting, all the best... Dan
Great Ride! Glad I found your channel. I am just up the road from you in Miami, Ok. Ride Safe!
Thanks for watching.... Have you ridden any of the "GOAT" (Green-country Oklahoma Adventure Trail)? It's not a BDR, but something to explore locally.
@@DansADV yes i have ridden it serval times. I know the guy that created it and have ridden it with him before also. Great ride to have locally.
Great video, and superb film footage, with amazing views of your country
Thanks!
Nice video, great route!
You have inspired me to buy a drone!
Me and my daughter will be doing that route in September 2022 can't wait to make a video!!
Thanks for watching.... Drone's are a lot of fun and dramatically improve the final video product. Sounds like you're in for a great trip!
Awesome trip and well documented! I can't wait to see the rest. I'm planning on making this trip next September on my ATAS so it was really helpful.
Thanks for watching and replying! It's a great trip, 2nd video should be out this weekend.. just putting the finishing touches on it.
Hey Dan,
Outstanding video Sir! I envy your ability to conquer the outback on your own. Sometimes, it may not be the smartest thing to do but, ya gotta do what ya gotta do. Very informative. I have an '18 AT/AS/DCT and I'd like to do something like that someday but, not sure the CEO would approve. Besides, at 68, I'm not as resiliant as I used to be. Keep up the good work and, would like to see the next installment.
Scott
Scott Raines glad you enjoyed the video... tough call to go alone... next video is out now ruclips.net/video/AQli-AHVxX8/видео.html
What a great video!! I now want to do the New Mexico BDR, I have the same bike!
Great bike, Great route. Thanks for watching, hope you can make the trip.
Thank you! Very helpful.
I like your style, thanks. I did the NMBDR last May in my Africa Twin
Thanks for watching. My "style" is evolving, try to do a little better with each video.
Really a nice video. Did you notice diesel being available along the route? Did you see sections that would be problematic for a 4WD Truck with 37" tires? Some of the roads look narrow.
Thanks.... Sorry I did not pay any attention to diesel availability.
I think I would like to do it in a jeep
Great ride report, video and drone . A buddy and I were Planning to be on the NMBDR At THE SAME TIME, but had last minute change of plans- work and family issues. Actually we did the first half in Sept. 2016 , but got ambushed by a Pacific huricane. Several issues like huricane Harvey in Houston, sickness, deaths and work conflicts have postponed over a dozen reschedules. Wish we could have made the trip with you. I carry 2 front and 2 rear tubes with me . " Self made man" on Two Wheel Texsans
Thanks for watching! Sorry you haven't been able to make the trip yet. Next year? I learned several lessons on this trip... not the lest of which is: carry a patch kit and more tubes.
Cool video , thanks for sharing. May do the southern part of this ride in the spring.
Glad you the video, it is a great route.
Dan, what was your average speed in section 1? My friend and I just finished the Mid-Atlantic BDR in 3 1/2 days. Super fun and easy. This one looks like a lot of fun.
Sorry, can't recall that from two years ago... I'd say I'm an average rider... Not trying to push it too much, especially solo.
What tires are you using?
Thank you for the video. Beautiful scenery. I’m in the verge of buying an 890 so looking for rides for retirement. I’m all the way over in nor cal so since this is all just fire road, I’m thinking of just doin it in my Tacoma. Could always bring the 350 on the back and do day rides🤔.
Is there any good technical single track in that area for a 350?
I am not from the area… I would recommend asking this question on the NMBDR Facebook page.. a lot of locals there. Thanks for watching
So I guess you're an intermediate + rider now. :) Great video. Thx for posting. I'm looking for a BDR to do this May.
Either that, or I just got lucky... thanks for watching
A million thanks for this video..I've been wanting to do this for a long time and this was super enjoyable. Thanks again.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Great video. New to adventure riding so this might be a stupid question but I have to ask: when using gpx tracks, when you come to a fork in the road how do you know which way to go? And which gps are you using? Thanks for the great video.
I assume you're referring to "tracks" vs "routes'. I use the Garmin Zumo 595... You can show a track on the map.. the map shows your position and the track... if you're zoomed in far enough its pretty easy to just stay on the line. Alternatively, you can turn your "track" into a "route" and then the gps will tell you which way to turn, how far until next turn ect... you do need to turn off route recalculation if you try the 2nd method. Hope that helps.
@7:05 that scenery looks like a painting, doesn't even look real! Amazing. In case I missed it, what drone are you flying?
New Mexico surprised me as well. Flying a DJI Mavic Air
Great video and helpful info on expected miles per day. Thanks
Glad you liked it. I ended up completing everything in 4.5 days... but you do have to push a bit to get that pace.
Do you remember if it's possible to get to Alamogordo the first night (from Del Rio, Tx)? I see it took you 285 to get to Ruidoso but I'm thinking that's a long ways at a very fast pace to do all of section 1 the first day so we are wanting to get to a motel in Alamogordo if you think we can make it. We are trying not to carry camping gear until we get through section 3.
It's been a few years since I did the NMBDR. I would recommend asking this question on the NMBDR Facebook page. I've found that forum to be friendly and answers usually come from people who live in the area and are more familiar with the changing conditions.
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Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Great video (and sound quality). I'd love to do the NM BDR, but really don't want to ride 600 miles to Dell. Thinking about a dual sport bike. Did you consider trailering your bike or bringing a truck? Wonder if there's somewhere to park a vehicle for a week. Or maybe in Riudosa (and making a loop). AT maybe good on the highway, but not a DS for that long.
Thanks for watching. A lot of people trailer to the BDR's. You should join the NMBDR Facebook group and ask if anyone knows of a place to park. There are many group members with good local knowledge, I've only done that route once and I live in Oklahoma. When I did the COBDR with my son on a 450L, we trailered to a friends in Buena Vista. That worked out well. You still add mileage by either back tracking on the trail or finding alternate routes back to the trailer.
Nice footage. Fellow ADVRiders great people sharing tube. This is on my list of trips to do. Not sure if you mentioned, but what time of year? This is only list of to do rides. Looking forward to the rest.Thanks for sharing. ~GrizzLee
Thanks for watching... started my trip on 9/21/2020... colors were starting to change towards the end... as you'll see in next video.. weather was perfect.
Shredded a tube on the ID BDR last week. Resulted in a two day layover in McCall waiting on a new tire after riding too long on the flat tube. Frustrating.
Sorry to hear that, I got pretty lucky
I've been thinking of doing that section solo on my AT
It is doable... most people will advise not to ride anywhere solo. I would tend to agree, but then I end up risking it, vs not riding.
@@DansADV My son might go with me, IF I buy a second ADV bike and let him use one. He won't buy one himself, and none of my buddies ride ADV's, so it's alone or not at all.
@@duncanmcginnis used klr will do the trick or the Honda 300 rally
Awesome video, Dan! Thanks for the effort to take all the footage and make the video. It looks like you are running highway footpegs on your crash bars. Is that right? If so, would you mind sharing your setup, which pegs etc? I have considered adding these as well for the long highway stretches. I am planning to ride from Northwest Arkansas up to Idaho to do the IDBDR in August.
Thanks for watching.. I appreciate the feedback. I am running some cheap pegs from Amazon on my crash bars. They allow me to stretch out on the long highway sections. I don't put my feet on them, as much as my calf. There's a shot of me using them at the end of my Baja highlight video. I think these are the pegs I purchased www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00W67TI9Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1. Good luck on the IDBDR, it's on my list for sure.
@@DansADV Thanks for the response. Looks like we have a very similar setup. I have a 2019 ATAS DCT with Outback Motortek crash bars, same Mosko Moto bags and Touratech top case. Love the bike and the setup.
Love to know which AT you were riding - year, model (2020, ES DCT although from your shifting I'm assuming it's not DCT...)
Was a 2018 ATAS Standard.
@@DansADV Are you still riding it? Also, did the 2018 come with the SHOWA EERA for passenger suspension? Thanks for the video!
I have moved on. I have several bike review videos on my channel as well as other adventures on the AT, but also other bikes. The 2018 did not have cruise control or ES.
@@DansADV Curious to know what you've enjoyed since the AT. I'm looking at a used 2020 AT but not the AS which means no ES. I'm hoping to about 60/40 road/dirt and appreciate your recommendations or what you've enjoyed!
Which size Mosko Moto Backcounty duffle is that? 40L or 30L? How do you like the panniers? I’m currently trying to decide between those and the Reckless bags. Were the tires 804/805s? Looks like a great ride. Thanks for the video.
35L Love the Mosko stuff... Tkc-80s front and back. Thanks for watching.
How comfortable is that Africa twin?
That was my 2018 Africa Twin Adventure Sports, and it was very comfortable. I ended up selling it and getting a KTM 1290 Super adventure R,. There was nothing wrong with the AT and it was probably more comfortable than the 1290. I just like the power and the suspension on the 1290.
How do you pack for a trip like this?
I don't have content covering this topic, but you could search RUclips for FTA Adventures and then search his channel. I learned a lot from him.
Great video Dan.. I live in Collinsville.. I’m curious if the NMBDR can be accomplished in a midsized truck?
The BDR is really made up of jeep trails. I'm not a 4x4 expert, but I think a jeep gladiator or Toyota Tacoma with reasonable ground clearance would have no issues. (If that is what you mean by "mid size".) I believe a google search for BDR by 4x4 will yield some more detailed feedback.
great video dan! it was nice running into another africa twin in the middle of the desert :). i have the video i took of us, will post once i finally download the gp videos.
PS if you want to do the wa or oregon bdr's, lmk.
Thanks! It was cool to run into you and your friends... Are you still on the road, or back home? I may have to take you up on the BDR company some day. Let me know when you post videos
@@DansADV i'm in irvine ca now. hoping to ride my bike to san fran, then seattle soon. LMK if you want to join!
@@DansADV re-replying from the right account. i'm in irvine ca now. hoping to ride my bike to san fran, then seattle soon. LMK if you want to join!
Appreciate the invite.. Unfortunately I only have so much time off... so back to work... local rides only until spring I'm guessing.
DansADV sounds good!
Hey man loved the vid! I'd like to do some of the BDRs and looking for a bike to do them on. I'm only 5'8''/160 so kinda concerned about the AT weight. Did you run into areas that the AT size was an issue for you? thx
The 2018 ATAS is a big bike… if you can run something like the T7 you’d probably enjoy it more
@@DansADV Thanks for the reply. REALLY enjoyed your NMBDR vid. Thanks
Thanks for watching and commenting…
How is the AT on the highway?? I'm thinking about getting a AT but might get a super tenre or 1250gs because they probably are better on the highway.
AT is great on the highway... I did 700 miles in a day on this trip...obviously the GS is a great bike as well, I don’t think there is really a bad choice there. AT is a whole lot cheaper to buy and maintain vs the GS
I was planning on doing this before COVID on an ATAS as well. I decided to postpone until next year. This is great, very interested to see the rest. Did you do any suspension changes and what tires did you use and would you use them again?
Thanks for watching... Stock suspension... had no issues.... TKC 80's, I like the TKC's but they wear out fast. I had to do 1400 miles of interstate on this trip, with the 1400 miles of the trail. I ended up putting a new tire on in Pueblo on the way home... (more in the next episode). I might try a different tire, only for the longevity thing.
Nice camera/audio setup. Getting good audio can be really difficult.
Thank you
Where is part 2 man.
It’s out… on my channel @dansadv
New sub, thank you!
Thanks for the sub!
Could a guy do this trail in a jeep
For sure.. these are mostly jeep trails. It would probably take longer, but very doable.
Rim road in early spring has not Ben maintained most people don’t go out in that time of year because its in the 20s at night but I love it however rim kicked are ass I didn’t go down but I had a peg shear off that I had to fix lucky I had spare bolts but my buddy burned in like 4 times his bike was almost a right off by the time we hit weed in late afternoon he had also lost his 0 degree bag and one of his bags of clothes luckily not his warm ones that cost us another 2 hours wile I road half of rim again looking for his shit wile he waited. we where gassed from dragging his bike back upon the trail he had also broken his wrist in 2 spots and I had a hairline fracture in mine from him dropping his bike on me. we found a campground outside of weed, but I had forgotten to get fucking water at the weed store. I don’t know how we forgot that, but we set up camp still not knowing that and proceeded to have a few alcohol drinks to ease the pain. He spent the night next to the fire wrapped in a tarp trying to stay warm. I slept in my tent. We both woke up covered in ice. The temperature was in the low 20s and we were both severely dehydrated and now realizing we had no water, luckily I remembered thinking I saw a creek behind us when we came in the night before, and we to used the life straw to get water from the creek. I kept throwing it up I couldn’t keep anything down and so I had to lay in the sun and sip a liquid IV packet in a cup of water until I could walk again. We ended up pushin thru camping another 4 days but stayed in southern NM. About to set out again just me with a following support Jeep can’t wait to hit Colorado this time. Grate video keep it up!
BDR. Backcountry Discovery Route/Rides. You’re welcome.