I love that you guys are on dual sports. It seems like everythingbon youtube involving the bdrs is all adventure bikes.
@billpacheco7908 күн бұрын
@@g14potato74 Ya The dual sports are much cheaper to outfit and maintain and, I think, more fun to ride especially in the gnarly sections. Thanks for watching…
@joebama45552 ай бұрын
haha, I have 57k miles on my original plugs... yes i'm about to change them... crazy I know.... I have pickup that has 105k on original plugs smh
@TonyaPetero3 ай бұрын
Most day riders as they have 0 bags or support truck with the group?
@billpacheco7903 ай бұрын
@@TonyaPetero yes we had a support truck that carried all of our camping gear, etc. Made for much easier riding with these small bikes not having to carry all that weight.
@paulcoverdale83123 ай бұрын
Hey, thanks for the education pal. All da best from UK 🇬🇧 🙏🙏👍👍🇬🇧
@billpacheco7903 ай бұрын
@@paulcoverdale8312 your welcome I hope it helped
@martygjr5 ай бұрын
How much extra gas did you pack bring with you on the dualsports
@billpacheco7905 ай бұрын
@@martygjr we each carried an extra gallon either in roto packs or gas bottles
@walkerfamilyoverlandingpho48265 ай бұрын
Love that your group isn't all 20k big adventure bikes... list the bikes that went and the rider, age.......show us all you do not have to be factory supported bikes and riders .......love the video.
@billpacheco7905 ай бұрын
@@walkerfamilyoverlandingpho4826 thanks!
@mikescott92138 ай бұрын
Beautiful scenery. Do you still have the super tenere?
@billpacheco7908 ай бұрын
Yup closing in on 100,000 miles. Riding from Florida home to Massachusetts next week. Need to ride through Georgia and S. Carolina then will have ridden that bike in 48 states.
@mikescott92138 ай бұрын
I'm currently riding a 2014 kawasaki concours with 123k miles on it and have been looking at the super tenere or bmw gsa.
@billpacheco7908 ай бұрын
@@mikescott9213 go with the Super T and use the money you save to travel on it…
@mikescott92138 ай бұрын
@billpacheco790 I've been looking at used bwm's, even low mileage 1200's . I like the bigger fuel tank and the extra hp never hurts.
@rocks4brains8 ай бұрын
where is the dam on section 2? Great video. Chase truck is nice to have. How are you getting those DS's home?
@billpacheco7908 ай бұрын
If you look for Burnt Corral campground on the Salt River the dirt road takes you right by it. It is the Theodore Roosevelt Dam on Rte 88.
@bajalorian9 ай бұрын
Do you have gpx?
@billpacheco7909 ай бұрын
Yes that is what we used
@bajalorian9 ай бұрын
Can you share?
@billpacheco7909 ай бұрын
@@bajalorian you can download them for free from the BDR website site
@bajalorian8 ай бұрын
@@billpacheco790 thanks bro
@bajalorian8 ай бұрын
@@billpacheco790 When will they do this route again? I live near bisbee
@SW-Video11 ай бұрын
Great job on this video. Good quality captures and kept my interest through the entire video. Great scenery.
@billpacheco79011 ай бұрын
Thanks! They are a lot of work to make but fun to watch …
@SW-Video11 ай бұрын
We had fires over here in Northwest AZ too and they kept the fire roads closed a lot longer than most of us thought it should. The reason is the road and forest repair vehicles need the roads open for their work. It is what it is.
@billpacheco79011 ай бұрын
Ahh that makes sense…thanks!
@SW-Video11 ай бұрын
@@billpacheco790 FWIW, the fire roads were a lot nicer, smoother, and wider when they did finally get done.
@Ryanhwelton11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comparison!
@StuWNZ Жыл бұрын
Very easy to follow and helpful. Thanks. Glad I watched it first otherwise I'd be running to the store to get things!
@billpacheco790 Жыл бұрын
Great - I’m glad it helped…
@bennyfisher4415 Жыл бұрын
Great video Bill. We're headed there this May ourselves. Thanks for the pointers on checking on the section routes being open or not. Glad everyone was safe and had a great time. Ride safe guys!!!
@billpacheco790 Жыл бұрын
Have a good time and make some great memories…ride safe!
@tpresten Жыл бұрын
I just replaced my spark plugs and air filter at 38k miles. First time they have ever been out. Plugs were 10mm gap which is barely out of spec. Air filter was dirty but ok. I was still getting 48mpg. I have been to Tuk on it in 2018 and the Arctic Ocean, Alaska, etc. It’s a 2014 year model btw. Love the Super T.
@billpacheco790 Жыл бұрын
Wow you are a true rider! Where is Tuc??? I just hit 85K on mine still going strong….
@OMG_Tater Жыл бұрын
What size tanks are you guys running? I just purchased a 2021 Husqvarna fe350s and it still has the stock tank and I was thinking about getting the 3gal tank because the 4 gallon seems a it much since I won’t be doing super long runs all the time and I could always bring more. But id love to do the AZBDR someday, looks like you fellas had a great time!
@billpacheco790 Жыл бұрын
I upgraded to the Acerbis 3 gallon tank and also carry a gallon roto pack. The AZBDR was a great route you should definitely give it a go if you can.
@OMG_Tater Жыл бұрын
@@billpacheco790 nice! Ya I was thinking about getting a 3gal tank and then bring a 1 or 2 gal gas bladder just because they’re easier to travel with when empty. Thanks for the response! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼
@Andrew-td6hi Жыл бұрын
Very excited to do this route September 1st 2023 on CT 125’s! Excellent commentary and video which will be helpful in planning. Thank you all very much
@billpacheco790 Жыл бұрын
Have fun!
@snarrdental Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@billpacheco790 Жыл бұрын
No problem. I hope it helped…
@flashg6516 Жыл бұрын
Looks like you guys had a blast, Bill!
@billpacheco790 Жыл бұрын
Yup another great time with he boys!
@MeerkatADV Жыл бұрын
I went through maybe a week or so before you going the other way. Stayed at the same place in Lone Pine and had to bypass all the Death Valley stuff due to the road closures.
@billpacheco790 Жыл бұрын
It was definitely a challenging route with the cold and the snow.
@MeerkatADV Жыл бұрын
I went through a couple days after your group. Nicely done.
@AlexLimaN13 Жыл бұрын
Hey Bill, thanks for the video; really great. I bunch of us are planning the AZBDR in May, I consider myself somewhat a beginner off-road and I ride a GS; do you think this is doable for someone like me?
@highway17adv2 жыл бұрын
Great video, I felt compelled to subscribe - didn't like seeing the 666 number up there. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. We have a group doing the MABDR in May 2023 and appreciate the recon. cheers,
@billpacheco7902 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I just hit that number yesterday and it was driving my crazy. May is a great time to do it. Be safe and have fun.
@aaronmorningstar70202 жыл бұрын
@highway17adv98 are you possibly looking for another rider to join your group??.. I am also planning to do the MABDR in May and prefer not to ride it solo if possible.. lmk thanks!
@highway17adv2 жыл бұрын
@@aaronmorningstar7020 yeah man let's talk, let me know the best way to contact you. cheers,
@aaronmorningstar70202 жыл бұрын
@@highway17adv idk why KZbin keeps deleting comments with my email in them?.. how can we contact each other bc I don’t have social media?..
@@billpacheco790 I though after all those years, that Japanese motorcycles aimed for EU and USA would have a EU/USA standard screws. But nothing changed as i see..
@drewrobertson33012 жыл бұрын
Wonderful vid, Lake Maggiore and Como special places. Must have been a great trip.
@billpacheco7902 жыл бұрын
Yes. Four years ago need to get back!
@BraaapoholicBob2 жыл бұрын
Great video guys super awesome. Thank you for posting.
@billpacheco7902 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@minniemountainman2 жыл бұрын
Hi Bill, Great video - how did you get your bikes out?
@billpacheco7902 жыл бұрын
We had shipped them using Shipbikes- approximately $650a bike at the time.
@MrLuanDo2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Thank you, sir!
@billpacheco7902 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jeffbleess81512 жыл бұрын
What bikes did you have ? How many miles of tar did you do ? Which would be best bike for this ? 500 ktm ? 700 tener - 800 bmw ? If we motel it could you do 2 sections in a day ?
@billpacheco7902 жыл бұрын
If you watch my video on the MABDR we go over all the bikes - used the same ones for the AZBDR. I don’t know how many tar miles, we used the Butler map to follow the route, it was mostly on the dirt. We like to use smaller bikes, but I think you could use any adventure bike or dual sport. Two sections a day would be ambitious in my opinion.
@billpacheco7902 жыл бұрын
We also used the GPS tracks provided by the BDR guys. Would be harder to follow the route just using the map.
@wipperwil2 жыл бұрын
Hey Bill thanks for posting another great video. Would love it if there was an equipment review with bikes and bags to take us through some bad/good/better/best product solutions. Love to hear about bike selection pluses and minuses too. Beautiful ride scenes mate. Thanks again.
@billpacheco7902 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Those are great ideas!
@marcoluoma37702 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a super-fun video. The videography was really well done. I know this is a stretch, but do you remember how far into Section 3 the big water crossing(s) happened? Were they as gnarly as the internet makes them out to be? Thanks again.
@billpacheco7902 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. I don’t remember how far into the section they were, but you can tell from the video that they were not that deep. That was in May- no idea what they are like at other times…
@billybadass411thefirst92 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks!
@billpacheco7902 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching…
@chodder19672 жыл бұрын
good thing I do is buy rubber grease apply to the coil packs while removed helps water ingress and makes removal easy next time :-)
@billpacheco7902 жыл бұрын
Yeah I do that now too based upon a subscribers suggestion. Thanks!
@BOC_Adventures2 жыл бұрын
Bill, my buddy and I are getting ready to do the MABDR in November from south to north. Great job on this video! This was the most entertaining video on the MABDR I have seen yet! Subscribed!
@billpacheco7902 жыл бұрын
Thanks! You will have a great time. If this is your first BDR you will start looking at others after this trip!
@johng40782 жыл бұрын
Great Video...heading to Alaska in a couple of weeks, doing a tour with MotoQuest. Going to some of the same towns you talked about and listed in the comments. Was already excited about going - even more so now. Thanks for sharing!
@billpacheco7902 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. You will have a great time!
@oobmaine040642 жыл бұрын
Hey Bill.... Just finished up the last video in the series. Great trip videos and Thanks Ann!!
@billpacheco7902 жыл бұрын
Haha Ann says “your welcome!”
@samplr12 жыл бұрын
The best video on this topic that I have seen very inforamitive thank you so much
@billpacheco7902 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@pilotlang12 жыл бұрын
Nice video, Thanks!
@billpacheco7902 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@lrognlie2 жыл бұрын
The camping links are where? Thanks!!
@billpacheco7902 жыл бұрын
Lee you need to watch the video, I say at the end of each day where we were camping. Thanks for watching and sorry I didn’t include the links in a better format.
@jaredneedleman19322 жыл бұрын
Bill Great coverage. You guys are running out of BDR’s. What’s next on the list? It’s been so much fun watching all of them!
@billpacheco7902 жыл бұрын
Working on doing the Idaho run next year God willing. Thanks for watching!
@joeyanderson_advmoto2 жыл бұрын
Bill, your videos are amongst the best when it comes to BDR youtube videos. I'm glad I found this channel. I just completed the MABDR and your MABDR video was a great resource. Not only informative, but very entertaining. NEBDR is next for me.
@billpacheco7902 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joseph! NEBDR is awesome. Lots of technical riding to test your skills. Have fun!
@oobmaine040642 жыл бұрын
Hey Bill another great Video!!! GO Rusty!!!!
@billpacheco7902 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Love that old guy!
@jimhackney47272 жыл бұрын
I have enjoyed watching all of your BDR videos, Bill. I haven't been on one yet, but I intend to next year. I'm in Ohio so I'll try the MABDR first. I've been on two rides so far this year, and I'll be going to Hatfield and McCoy for a second time next week. I have been taking my XR400 on these rides. It is street legal. Do you think I would be making a mistake to ride my XR650L on the BDR's or should I stick to the XR400? I know there are guys riding the BDR's on 500+ lbs adventure bikes, but I won't do that. I'm a dual sport guy. Overall, the trails don't look too technical in the videos, but action cam footage can be very deceiving. I rode a small part of the Kentucky Adventure Trail last year on the 650L, and it was a handful on the tight single track sections with all the mud, rocks, and ruts. It was a dream on the double track sections though. Your input would be appreciated.
@billpacheco7902 жыл бұрын
You can ride the 650 on the MABDR. Most areas are fairly wide open gravel roads. There are some more technical areas on a few of the sections but that bike will handle them. If you decide to do the NEBDR, I would recommend the smaller bike. Be safe and have fun. Thanks for watching the videos!
@jerrywormington2 жыл бұрын
Another BDR in the Books for you guys. Really enjoy your videos.
@billpacheco7902 жыл бұрын
Wow. KZbin Hasn’t even finished updating the HD version yet! Thanks for watching…
@ellenboone17362 жыл бұрын
Heading to Alaska for my first trip in August to ride, now I'm really excited! Thanks the video was awesome!
@billpacheco7902 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ellen! Talkeetna was our favorite town. Make sure to stop there if you can. Have fun and be safe…
@oobmaine040642 жыл бұрын
Hey another great video, did I spy a license plate from Maine??
@billpacheco7902 жыл бұрын
Yes my son Josh lives in South Berwick…
@oobmaine040642 жыл бұрын
Nice, I live up in Old Orchard Beach. Thanks for the reply!
@oobmaine040642 жыл бұрын
Great Video!!!
@billpacheco7902 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@jaredneedleman19322 жыл бұрын
Once again, fantastic job Bill.
@billpacheco7902 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jared! Full AZBDR video coming soon…
@gregoryscimmi61102 жыл бұрын
Great to see you back! Looking forward to more.
@billpacheco7902 жыл бұрын
Thanks Greg! Full AZBDR video coming soon.
@Britiahcolumbiaintwowheels2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! It is awesome!! Those views are incredible. I am hesitant to do the trip on my Vstrom650 and wanted a larger cc maybe Honda Africa Twin 1100, maybe you can tell me if the dl650 is good enough?
@billpacheco7902 жыл бұрын
The Vstrom worked really well for the trip. You will mostly be riding secondary roads so no need for high speeds and you will want to enjoy the scenery. Also the Vstrom has plenty of carrying capacity. Don’t wait go!