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@copperaudio9664 26 күн бұрын
Nice. I used to rid to the top weekly back in the 80's. The trip down the back side is even better. We used to get Buffalo Burgers and a game of pool down the backside.
@ednargnoslen6609 Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing, I plan on riding this on Labor Day
@leayoung3014 Ай бұрын
Mug gee own Rim! 0:45
@williewasahippie 2 ай бұрын
I rode this once (two vids on it). I plan to go back sometime but want to ride down the eastern side of the mountain next time to see what's out there.
@boostedlss6450 3 ай бұрын
When you stopped on the road for the bug I thought it was the infamous earth shattering bump I discovered on that road.
@MotoVenturer 3 ай бұрын
Haha.. I've been bounced off my seat a few times on that bump you mention.
@boostedlss6450 4 ай бұрын
I got caught in the heat dome in Kelowna while touring that year, I remember Lytton registered I think 49 degrees Celcius, hotter than the all time record temp for Las Vegas. The next day the town burned to the ground.
@MotoVenturer 3 ай бұрын
Insane weather, and devastating to Lytton.
@Michael-c9p8y 5 ай бұрын
How long to get a full motorcycle license on the island?
@MotoVenturer 5 ай бұрын
If you already have a car license you can get your full motorcycle license in under two months if you can book the tests in quickly enough. If you don't have a car license it is a full two years with a novice license before you get your full license.
@Michael-c9p8y 5 ай бұрын
Nice ride, thanks for sharing.
@The_Tactical_Sombrero 5 ай бұрын
Plan on riding the 191 > 180 loop next month (06/24). Thanks for the pre-run!
@peterrussell798 4 ай бұрын
191 is best ridden S>N as you’re mostly gaining elevation. You’re in for a treat. Ridden 191 several times in both directions and Clifton-Morenci to Springerville is definitely the way to go. Watch out for deer and cattle. Great Mexican food in Springerville. BTW 191 was originally known as the Anti-Christ Hwy due to shield number of 666.
@scannorse 5 ай бұрын
It would be great to hear what the settings really are. Sag, clickers setting ?
@scottsum1319 5 ай бұрын
You're in luck. CFmoto has just done a world launch of the 450mt adv bike & I do believe its right up your alley. Bonus is its even cheaper & CFmoto has been in the market for some years. Personally I'm deciding btwn this Kove 450 rally & the aforementioned CFmoto 450mt. Go check it out before plunking down your money
@RetiredAdventureRider 6 ай бұрын
I'm so glad you posted this. We are planning to hike a section of the Sunshine Coast Trail starting at that trailhead, but we only have 2-wheel drive vehicles to get there. We may be revising our plans. However, only the fittest of hikers can do the whole trail in seven days. We were planning seven days to get just back to near Powell River. We previously hiked a different section over seven days, and the two sections combined still wouldn't get us all the way back to Saltry Bay. Anyway, Lund is a great day trip for the Sunshine Coast.
@MotoVenturer 6 ай бұрын
Yes, I personally wouldn't do this road in a 2-wheel drive vehicle. It's probably more the ground clearance I'd worry about. Hope you have a great trip!
@Michael-c9p8y 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video, enjoyed watching and imagining myself riding this area. Do you live in Langford? What would you say some of the pros and cons of the area are? Subbed and liked, cheers. P.S. you should post more of these you are a natural.
@MotoVenturer 6 ай бұрын
Not in Langford, but within Greater Victoria. I find it a great place to live for stable economy, safety, climate, and relaxed vibe. Very much appreciate your comments and support!
@Michael-c9p8y 6 ай бұрын
@@MotoVenturer Pleasure man. I suggest considering offering rides around town for the tourists maybe even locals; could be a nice source of income and fun. They could rent their own bikes and you would show them around, hell, I'll even be your first client.
@jimsnow8004 6 ай бұрын
Check your sag. It's probably too soft two up.
@MotoVenturer 6 ай бұрын
It was indeed too soft as it was setup for solo riding.
@chriskneifl3290 6 ай бұрын
If you put your Strom up on the center stand (with the rear wheel off the ground it), start it, shift into 2nd and rev it a bit, traction control should turn itself off. You can also pull the fuse, but you have to take the seat off for that.
@MotoVenturer 6 ай бұрын
If you raise the question, someone will answer! Thanks, Chris.
@choochootom 6 ай бұрын
What bike is that also love the content bro keep it up
@MotoVenturer 6 ай бұрын
2009 Suzuki V-Strom 650. Great mid-sized bike! Thanks!
@jfarlandutube 6 ай бұрын
Nice Review. I am a dealer for the Kove bikes in Denver, Colorado. we got three bikes and recently and I took a 450 out for a ride and was very impressed. Love the lightweight and great power.
@MotoVenturer 6 ай бұрын
Thank you, sir! Bike seems to be impressing most who ride it.
@quattrobajeena8954 6 ай бұрын
Great review and fantastic presentation! Also congrats on your new bike 🎉
@MotoVenturer 6 ай бұрын
Thanks! 😊
@scannorse 6 ай бұрын
Get a 51 tooth rear sprocket, helps in slow sections
@MotoVenturer 6 ай бұрын
Yes, that's an option. Need more kms in the stock format first as no problems so far, just a bike that love's revs.
@silverhill377 6 ай бұрын
What were your suspension settings and sag? Thanks!
@MotoVenturer 6 ай бұрын
@@silverhill377 Was set by the boys in the shop, so I'm not sure, but definitely softened considerably. Fully adjustable suspension, so they were able to really change the characteristics of the bike. They kept the notes! 🙂
@silverhill377 6 ай бұрын
@@MotoVenturer Thanks for the response! Mine is close. Think I need more sag. Love the bike. Still dialing in.
@MotoVenturer 6 ай бұрын
@@silverhill377 Glad to hear you're enjoying it! Sag will probably do the final tweaking
@wobblywaldo 6 ай бұрын
Glad you like the Kove. I have one in order with Kove Canada that should be delivered at Tuff City late may. I can’t wait.
@MotoVenturer 6 ай бұрын
That's fantastic!
@chriskneifl3290 7 ай бұрын
Are the wheels tubeless?
@MotoVenturer 7 ай бұрын
Tubed. I'm not sure any dual-sport has tubeless.
@britestarr-zz3dm 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!! We got hassled by a "forest management" at the beginning of the North Island 1000 last summer '23, so agree with you. Yes, enjoy the ride. Isn't that why we ride? Will ride this route next time!!
@MotoVenturer 7 ай бұрын
I did the North Island 1000 several years back during a forestry strike. All the roads were barren and free of logging trucks, which made for a great trip. Thanks for the comment and enjoy riding!
@MERMBRAMA 7 ай бұрын
Set the sag correctly, and adjust compression and rebound for your speeds. It will work great even if you are slower rider
@MotoVenturer 7 ай бұрын
Will be trying this next. Cheers
@SuT4G4Racing 7 ай бұрын
Very good video, regarding oil changes, is it true that after the 1st break-in change, then you have to change every 500km until you reach 2000km and after that it is every 2000km? Although depending on which change it seems exaggerated, 2000 reminds me a lot of enduro ones, which are hourly oil changes. Thank you so much.
@MotoVenturer 7 ай бұрын
Yes, it is a race bike and those are the oil change numbers as per the manual. Cheers
@robertbooth5 7 ай бұрын
Some of the other videos available on KZbin suggest that the settings are stiff from the factory shipment and not often adjusted during the PDI, which is easy to believe. I think worth noting, is that most reviewers that are not pleased with the stiff suspension are 1) riding the bike relatively slowly in respect to its design, and 2) riding the bike light - without the typical camping travel gear/kit and supplies that a rider would take on a week long (or longe BDR tour. In case number 2, this could amount to an additional 40+ lbs of static load on the bike, which would be handled nicely by the realtively stiff factory setting. For a bike like this, I would suggest first setting up the spring sag rate properly for the rider weight (or loaded BDR tour weight), then back off the compression and rebound damping adjustments (front and rear). Then go ride the typical bumpy road your expecting on yojr rides. Bring some basic tools and slowly increase the damping settings until you find your sweet spot. It'll take time, but this is how its done unless you're buying a very expensive bike with electronic responding active suspension. The Kove is not that expensive, so ya gotta do the work. Nice basic review btw. It's good to see some roads from home on these videos.
@MotoVenturer 7 ай бұрын
Excellent advice and much appreciated! Fortunately the guys at Tuff City Powersports will be able to assist me to get started, but I'm going to need to learn how to tune it myself to ensure I get the best ride depending upon conditions. I plan to load up on camping gear et al when riding the BDRs.
@rcafmaintainer3723 7 ай бұрын
In Europe they say open and close, even in Quebec. To your point, oil changes and other maintenance are dependant on use. I never skimp on oil changes, I don’t believe in extended oil change intervals, oil is the bloodline of the engine. Second, suspension, it sounds like it has motocross style valving, it could use a spring adjustment, and a revalve but that is dependent on the rider. To be honest, most riders who buy “Adventure style bikes” don’t use them off-road to the capacity of their design, just like pickups. What brand is the suspension? Kayaba, Showa, WP?
@MotoVenturer 7 ай бұрын
YU-AN forks and YU-AN monoshock. A Chinese brand, but the initial impressions are good. Fully adjustable, and the guys at Tuff City Powersports were able to adjust the setting for me on my second test ride (video coming next soon). Yeah, many people buy things more for the look than for the use, but I plan to take mine truly out and about! :-)
@rcafmaintainer3723 7 ай бұрын
@@MotoVenturer i looked more into it, dirt-bike magazine did a review with Jimmy Lewis, he said the forks wee a Showa copy. He actually rode the crap out of the bike and he liked it, for reference he was Dakar racer.
@MotoVenturer 7 ай бұрын
@@rcafmaintainer3723 Awesome! Also, I appreciate the reference re "open and close" as I hadn't heard of that before. Cheers.
@addhall5655 7 ай бұрын
What do they cost?
@MotoVenturer 7 ай бұрын
The Kove 450 Rally is about CAD $13K in Canada and about US $9.5K in the USA. Neither cheap nor expensive, but you get a lot of bike for that price.
@idcraw 7 ай бұрын
Do this ride at least once a year it is great except people who ignore MC
@MotoVenturer 7 ай бұрын
Indeed!
@frankd6785 7 ай бұрын
you must live near me (North Saanich) - I do that route quite often. That is a great ride.
@MotoVenturer 7 ай бұрын
I think it is a "must do" route for many local riders. Glad to "meet" a neighbour!
@robertmalone731 7 ай бұрын
My back country area is around Banff and foothills
@MotoVenturer 7 ай бұрын
I've been to Banff, of course, but not really explored the backcountry roads. What would you most recommend for when I'm next in the area? Cheers
@robertmalone731 7 ай бұрын
Nice video,,, I also have a CRF250L geared up for off-road adventure - yes the larger tank and Rot-Pax allow me to go where ever I desire without worrying about range. I have ridden solo many times but as I approach 70 YO - I have begun to ask myself if having one or more riding buddies makes more sense. Keep the videos coming and I like the video presentation and breakdown into segments for easy review, Well done!
@MotoVenturer 7 ай бұрын
Thank you, Robert - your feedback is much appreciated!
@chriskneifl3290 7 ай бұрын
Fellow V-Strom 650 owner from Oregon who is thinking about buying a Honda dual sport for the same reasons you mention. Like BC, Oregon has tons of logging and FS roads to explore, but I'm always hesitant to venture too far off the beaten path with such a heavy bike.
@MotoVenturer 7 ай бұрын
I had plenty of times I'd see something I'd like to have explored, started out, said "no no no" and had to move on. Now I hope to explore more of those.
@chriskneifl3290 7 ай бұрын
Wow, I'm so impressed with your patience and overall demeanor. Many riders would have become angry or panicked in some of those situations, and you were calm and equanimous. Well done.
@MotoVenturer 7 ай бұрын
Cheers!
@rb9998 7 ай бұрын
Great video, I love riding the island. One thing, there’s actually 2 castles in the Victoria area, Hatley and Craigdarroch and a third demolished castle, Cary.
@MotoVenturer 7 ай бұрын
True!
@chrisnielsen9885 7 ай бұрын
Just found your channel and subscribed. How refreshing! Not riding like a moron and with an interesting road, scenery and tour guide style commentary.
@MotoVenturer 7 ай бұрын
So glad to hear that and very much appreciate your feedback. If you haven't already, you might enjoy my "BC to Arizona" episodes and I'm pretty sure you'll enjoy my upcoming 55 day trip through the US. Cheers!
@gscheben123 7 ай бұрын
Thanks! Shared this with my friends to doi when they come to visit. I do this quite often as you started literally in my back yard. Fantastic, thanks for sharing. See you on the road.
@MotoVenturer 7 ай бұрын
That's fantastic. Nice to hear from those in my neighbourhood!
@Alex-ek7dw 7 ай бұрын
great vid!
@MotoVenturer 7 ай бұрын
It was a fun day and I can't wait to get back there this spring
@glennpayan4205 7 ай бұрын
Enjoyable video! Thanks yet again for your time and effort. Having ridden this route in both directions I can vow for it's remote feel, it's twisty nature, and sense of accomplishment one gets at the end of the day - though the actual road surface is rather unpleasant in spots, especially on my Goldwing. Perhaps I shouldn't be too surprised though, given the conversation I had with an acquaintance who has long lived lived in Sooke, and with whom I shared my less than stellar experience with the Sooke-Port Renfrew portion of this road. What he said made sense. According to this chap, the BC premier at the time (Bill Bennett) wanted this road to be quickly completed and paved...apparently for personal reasons. As the story goes, in the rush to pave Hwy 14 certain standard protocols were...hmmmm, overlooked. They dropped trees, bulldozed in dirt, rocks, and basically used what they tore up as the fill below the asphalt. Years later as the bigs logs below the pavement have rotted away, we are left to enjoy those distinctive Hwy 14 sloughing dips and roller coaster undulations as we cruise along at 80kph.
@MotoVenturer 7 ай бұрын
So glad you enjoyed the video! Riding both ways is a must as each feels distinctly different from the other. I hadn't heard that backstory on how the road was constructed. Very interesting and likely true as you are correct about the poor conditions. There has also been some extensive reconstructions on sections. Fortunately the Suzuki V-Strom 650 handles the rolls and bumps quite well, but your description of the roadway is spot on!
@glennpayan4205 7 ай бұрын
@@MotoVenturer Indeed, riding these roads both ways gives a whole new perspective: different pavement, opposite curves, new scenery - sometimes accentuated by the head space of the rider. There is a book out (older now) called Destination Highways BC, which highlights the, supposedly, best motorcycle roads in BC. I have worked through the totality of the book in one direction, and have just a few roads left to do in the other direction. (It was a nice way to get out over the past 3-4 years and having a M.C. road tick list was a pleasant distraction). My main conclusion is that BC has some of the best and most concentrated riding in Canada. What I also found though is that the larger Goldwing, while great for faster, multi lane highways and interstates, it is somewhat "overkill" and perhaps even cumbersome for the less polished byways and country roads. Gravel roads can also be problematic. Anyways, in my serious consideration/research for a smaller adventure bike (the V-Strom 650 being one), I happened upon your channel. If you don't mine I'd love to know your thoughts on the 650.
@MotoVenturer 7 ай бұрын
@@glennpayan4205 I've some knowledge of the Goldwing as my father owned one for many, many years, and I concur with your observations. For me, the V-Strom 650 hits a really sweet spot. People may say it isn't a powerful bike but it has plenty of gumption at all legal speeds, and that includes with me and my side bags, top case, and extra 60 liter camping bag. The bike is very well balanced and nimble, though, to be clear, nothing like a sportsbike, and thus well behaved on smooth or rough roads, and completely comfortable on groomed gravel roads. It isn't really for rough off-road unless you get 50-50 tires and you may want a stiffer suspension and definitely want a skid plate, but for regular backcountry roads I never had problems (I did have problems on bad roads, sand, etc.). Gas mileage is great until riding over about 90KPH. After that, the higher revs hit the mileage. Running at 60KPM, I can get close to 450km on a tank; at 130KPM I get more like 300km. But even that is decent range on the 20liter tank. The bike, which is a 2009 with 130km on it, has had very little maintenance required, so a very reliable steed. Each riding season I fall back in love with it. I highly recommend them, but there are also many other good bikes out there.
@glennpayan4205 7 ай бұрын
@@MotoVenturer Thanks for that great information. It seems a lot of people really like the 650, but who also claim to eventually move on to a "more exciting" ride, but then...ultimately, a portion of those seem to return to the 650 later on. (This according to several anecdotal and dealership conversations I've picked up in my adventure touring research). As your father may have experienced, taking the Goldwing out is an "event" in itself. For me it's not a bike I just throw a leg over and pop to the grocery store. Increasingly, a more practical ride seems appropriate as well as getting off the interstate and onto these more scenic gravel and dirt roads on a motorcycle that is, perhaps, less disconnected with the environment. I do plan to rent the Vstrom for a day or two to check it out, but in the meantime, what are your own thoughts on the seat comfort? The Goldwing is remarkably solid and comfortable. Little else ruins a ride for me more that a sore butt, tooth rattling vibration, and the mental strain of untrustworthy reliability. Given the daily mileage on some of your videos, you must find the ride quite comfortable? Again, thanks for all your video work.
@MotoVenturer 7 ай бұрын
@@glennpayan4205 Full disclosure.. I may sell mine and get a new bike, but that is more about me wanting a new bike. I've thought about selling for the last 3-4 years but only during the off-season, lol. When I get on the bike I think, why sell? It is really just that the bike is now older and I'm interested in something new. Now regarding the seat, I purchased a gel seat when I first bought the bike new, so I've never really tested the stock seat. My seat has been wonderful though, and got me through many 10 hour riding days. I have no idea today which brand the seat was. I think you'll find the stock seat can't compete, at all, with the comfort of a goldwing, but for an adventure bike, I think it is a reasonably comfortable seat.
@peterhinkson6505 7 ай бұрын
dont you ever stop narrating
@MotoVenturer 7 ай бұрын
Lol, only when I run out of things to say! But don't worry, Peter, you can mute me - I don't mind! Thanks for watching
@costcoexecutive 7 ай бұрын
love the videos! i’m hoping to do a trip to moab on my drz400sm this upcoming summer as well as the duffy lake loop (again lol). I also noticed googles offline maps not working sometimes so i found an E-SIM app called Airalo which gives me US network coverage for cheap. it’s a little confusing to setup but they have lots of youtube videos on how to do it. highly recommend the app. i subscribed and looking forward to watch more of your videos! Cheers from Richmond, BC!
@dizzerguy8079 7 ай бұрын
Hope to do this ride again, last time was on a cbr600rr. This time on a vstrom.
@MotoVenturer 7 ай бұрын
CBR would be fun but perhaps a bit tough on the body. I love the comfort and fun factor of the V-Strom
@marzoom1 7 ай бұрын
I know that area pretty good, should have gone up the road just a bit further though now the gate is lock cause they are logging up there. That said, I have never done the Tansky trails but would be glad to meet up with you next time you plan on venturing out there. I have a crf 300l and basically new at this dual sport riding stuff. But I do know the area well. Thanks for sharing this.
@MotoVenturer 7 ай бұрын
Cool! I'll definitely be out there once the weather is warmer
@ridewitholdgrizz582 7 ай бұрын
Great video...I live riding those roads. However as I live in Prince George I don't get there very often.
@MotoVenturer 7 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yeah, it is one of my favourite rides. I've only made it to Prince George a couple of times. So much scenery in BC!
@AnthonyJoh 7 ай бұрын
Looks like a fun trip! I did a similar route last year but didn't go as far south as you did. Totally agree about the great roads in California. How long was your total trip?
@MotoVenturer 7 ай бұрын
This trip was 18 days, Anthony. I posted a video a day except at the end, when I basically raced back up I5 to home. Cheers
@AnthonyJoh 7 ай бұрын
@@MotoVenturer If you want some tips on filming your rides let me know. I'm also in Victoria and happy to meet up.
@donstewart2872 7 ай бұрын
Great video! One of my favourite BC rides. Have done the loop 3 times now. Another amazing ride is New Denver to Kaslo , amazing stretch of highway. To be honest, anywhere in the Kootenys. Nakusp to Vernon is another must do ride.
@MotoVenturer 7 ай бұрын
Haven't really ridden the Kootenays in over 10 years. Definitely time to go back. I've noted those routes - thanks!
@mollygrubber 4 ай бұрын
@@MotoVenturer New Denver to Kaslo is supposedly the best motorcycle road in BC. I haven't ridden ALL of them, but I'd say it would be hard to beat.
@MotoVenturer 4 ай бұрын
@@mollygrubber Will try to get there this summer and give my report - and thanks for the subscribe!
@jsarkozy 7 ай бұрын
great video, very well done. I will be doing this ride again this summer, it never gets old
@MotoVenturer 7 ай бұрын
Exactly! I love this route and try to get it in once a year.
@glennpayan4205 7 ай бұрын
Thanks. Nicely filmed an edited! A great ride indeed! There's a great addition to this circuit that adds Hwy 3 from Hope to Princeton, then the 5A to Aspen Grove and Merritt, followed by 97C to Logan Lake and beyond to Ashcroft and Cache Creek, and then finally heads west on Hwy 99 to Lillooet...Pemberton... Whistler etc... Also, if you're ever in Pemberton again, and have time, the road to D'arcy is a nice ride.
@MotoVenturer 7 ай бұрын
First off, thanks for the kind comments! Glad you liked the video. I always enjoy the ride from Hope to Princeton, and I've ridden Princeton to Merritt, but I've not done the 97C between Merritt and Cache Creek and you're now the second person to mention that one to me, so.. I've added that to my "must do" list and expect I'll be riding it sometime this summer. Thanks so much for the suggestion! (Second person to mention the road to D'arcy too, so..)
@glennpayan4205 7 ай бұрын
The 97C between Merritt and Logan Lake has more twisties/scenery than the section from Logan Lake to Cache Creek. While having many straightaways the Logan Lake-Cache Creek portion is pleasant enough as it is a high route and reasonably remote, though it goes past a very large copper mine. Perhaps of more interest may be the Tunkwa Lake Rd directly north from Logan Lake to Savona. The southern 25km is good but has rough (chip seal perhaps?) asphalt. The northern 25km from the Tunkwa Lake resort turnoff to Savona is newly-paved twisty bliss. It was described to me as a "newly built go cart track". And it does not disappoint, though there are many blind corners.
@MotoVenturer 7 ай бұрын
@@glennpayan4205 Thanks for the ride advice, Glenn! Tunkwa Lake Road looks like a great alternate route and I'm inching to ride it! Darn winter anyway
@RyanSaintJames 7 ай бұрын
I'd take that route over riding in the city any day!
@MotoVenturer 7 ай бұрын
Exactly!
@DREAMINGMOTORBIKES 7 ай бұрын
The scenery on the ride looks absolutely amazing. I would love more than anything one day to go on that ride. Thanks For filming it and giving me some great ideas for the future.
@MotoVenturer 7 ай бұрын
Any time!
@DREAMINGMOTORBIKES 8 ай бұрын
Looks amazing and so lucky to have that on your doorstep
@MotoVenturer 8 ай бұрын
Yeah, I do so many long distance motorcycle trips I sometimes forget how wonderful some of the local roads are and how lucky I am to live near them.