I decided to also vent my stator cover yesterday. I’ll be replacing the cover on my 2017 DCT model and hoping it’s the same procedure. Is that liquid gasket a specific one for the Twin or something that you recommend? Need to order the cover but want to make sure I have all the tools and parts ready.

I know this is an old ideo but what route did you ride? Old BDR route?

Brilliant video entertaining and relaxing viewing,well 👍🏻 from the England

Im not that much of a fan either, but you can buy a double/double meal for $10 vs the $18 big mac meal.

You claim that that ghost town was the only one left in Southern Oregon but near the Applegate Valley is also the old 3 building town of Buncom. It’s not as cool as what you saw but still cool.

I would like to ask, why did you use contact cleaner?

Hope you're doing well, Trav!

I think I like the Dork in the Road better, when he is second fiddle!

Love the choice of music! Rock on!

Next years BDR is on Mars!

🙏 "Promo sm"

I have a hanging idle carb has full clean and rebuild new cables Starts fine no big just the dam idle hangs new throttle tube too

Excellent video mate , helped me out heaps

Thanks for the tips. I will try some of these.

I found by accident…….. so awesome guys!! I subbed, thank you!! Currently have a Harley, I do want to see our great country on the backroads, I’m currently looking …….. Would a Himalayan be able to traverse what y’all traveled? I have lots of videos to watch, so excited to have come across your channel! Whooop whooop!

so honda now saves money on proper gaskets? :)

We want to say great video but we all know the outcome. It was tough watching the beginning knowing what was to happen. We’re excited to see Windy Waters in person this coming September. Not sure if you will be going back but we hope so.

No need to remove some oil since the new spring is thicker/takes up more volume?

What bike is everyone else riding?

Looks easy. Still wary about trying it myself. To afraid it will take to long and life will get in the way. Seems to every weekend I had something planned with the family and it wasn't working on bikes like I hoped.

I’m looking at rt6 GPX file on garmin gps64. It’s broken into several pieces. Unsure how to see the order of events. I’m looking at west to east travel. How do I piece the file together? Please advise. TIA

Other than don't ride a big bike in the heat on a difficult trail, what did you do wrong? What would you do differently?

Keep on keepin" on, it gets better.

Nice to see you getting better, keep working the recovery thing and get back riding when you feel it is time. Thanks for the update.

Glad you made it out of there safe! Heatstroke is no joke, you're a stud for pulling through on a big bike. Well done! I have ridden a lot out there solo and you definitely want to be prepared and in shape. I was underprepared once and "bonked" really hard about 15 miles from the hot springs campground while riding solo, crashed twice because my muscles wouldn't work, had to ditch my bike and walked (ahem, stumbled) like a zombie back. It can be very scary. SE Oregon will humble you. These aren't directed at you, nor a critique and are more for awareness/discussion. A key to any activity with exertion in the heat is not just water but water WITH ELECTROLYTES, this is so key. Electrolyte depletion can and usually does render you useless. Also taking constant little sips from your water bladder is another key, if you end up being thirsty it's too late. Constant sips. A good rule is keeping a fist full of fluid in your stomach most of the time. Not wearing black in these conditions also helps! The BDR folks would put a few alerts on the first two sections for this coming summer season. Number 1, informing people that they should leave EARLY to be well on their way before the heat starts. This is a good rule in general when you know its gonna be a hot day. Number 2, checking the Hart Mountain website for road closure notifications, they keep this very up to date. Had you guys known about this you would have known about the road closure and could have prepared for it with a reroute in advance. Hart Mountain, Steens, etc they keep the road conditions notices up to date because they don't want people getting in a jam way out there. Calling the ranger station a week or two out also helps, they have always answered or called me back. This is especially helpful for the Steens loop, because they grate the road every year (late June into July depending on the year) and if you time it right you can avoid gnarly washboard and have a freshly grated road! Ultimately riders should do their homework. Spread the word! Ride safe and thanks for the video as I think it will bring some needed awareness to this section.

I need to get new boots. I am still rockin my Astars Tech8's I got back in high school. . .and I am 35😂

217 always sucks....

I was worried when you shouted... LOL Glad to see you back on your feet! (Pun 100% intended.) Can't wait to see you back on the bike and having a blast.

7:20 Single track on a gs1250? Ooookay, buddy. You ain't gotta lie to kickit. 🤣🤣🤣

Sonic burgers are disgusting. In and Out is so much better but yes, 5 guys burgers are pretty good too

Awesome, dude! I'm looking at getting a pair, too. I've got the Belize ones currently. But I think I should grab something taller

Hey we have the same model bike …except mine is a 2019 DCT….question for you, if you put yours on the center stand and spin the rear wheel with your hand, is your chain really quiet when rolling over the front sprocket?….mine is making noise…not a lot, but have have a ticking or knocking sound….while a spin forward and backward…I dont see excessive wear, or sharp teeth…can you test yours?

Great adventure and video, perfect Sunday chill watching! Would love to tackle the US BDR routes!

6:26 Would have liked to see the terminal pins installed in the factory plug. Otherwise great video thanks for posting it!

Cheers fella!

Bin there did not do that… it is a horrible place to get to… just buy a thunderbox and thank me later…

Keep it up.

Thank you for sharing your experience. Your perseverance is motivational. I appreciate your positive attitude, sincerity and sense of humor. Wishing you a quick and full recovery.

How did you get the bike back to Oregon? Was it a problem getting it back with no rider on it?

Hopefully non itchy boots. I know boooo

Lookin’ good brotha!

Did you just ride right into the railroad track rut?

What socks were you wearing? Glad you're back on the bike dude!

No memory speaks a little bit to concussion? Maybe I missed reference to that in your video, kinda in shock looking at the scans of your leg. I’m a little older than you but just want to say that even though you’re always going to be able to predict the weather, you’ll be feeling better in another couple of years. My uncle rode motorcycles in ww2 as a messenger. Blackout night time delivery in France after D Day, got whipped around in ruts, stuck a leg out, got tangled up in a hedge. Picked up out of the ditch by allied soldiers delivering wounded pow’s to the field hospital. Was immobilized there for three months surrounded by guys who didn’t speak English, then shipped to England, then back here to Canada where he spent a year in the local VA hospital waiting for bone to grow around the three inch length of steel that replaced a chunk of his shin bone. This was before I was born. The takeaway from this story is that he was still hiking the bush with us during hunting season when he was age 82 years young.

Glad to here the update! These things are tough to endure, but they do shine a light on what an amazing community that 2 wheels brings together. I had a significant crash in 2008 far from home; wife was on the back seat - helocopter(s) rides were involved. We would not have made it if it were not for those within the FJR community that pitched in to assist in so many ways. Ride on!!

I’m thinking about going this year. It looks fun.

Glad your on the road to recovery! I found you through Ben's channel and I got a bike because you all showed me that "old" guys can have fun too! I can't wait for new camping vids with you guys just riding and enjoying life.

It take a lot of guts to be this vulnerable, mad respect.

Thank you for sharing with all of us. So glad to see you recentered and taking care of yourself. See ya out on the trails!

Well done, Travis! You’re really looking fit and awesome to hear you’re gonna get back on that horse… and for sure, a smaller bike is the way to go for still having fun out on the dirt. Hope to see you back on the island at some point! ☘️