Thanks for replying… gona ditch that video set up. I’m going to try my Sony action cam next. I was just trying to use my phone so I wouldn’t have to edit on the computer. Subscribe if you will, standby for my next video and see if it looks better. Thanks. Ol slick

That’s great. Let me know when your coming and I’ll camp with you ( if you want company ) I have tracks for the Mississippi Hill loop and the Mississippi section of the trans American trail if you’re interested in riding some of that.

If I could ride as good as you I’d be getting about that mpg also. 😆 Thanks for commenting friend. Please subscribe and help Ol Slick get to 1000 subs.

​​@@TommyWasHereI'm sure you are a superb motorcyclist I am subscribed

It in the entrance area…you may have to watch other videos I posted on the project… not sure it was constructed in this one. Thanks for watching.

That’s very interesting about the 12” bars. May try that someday. Thanks for commenting. Ol slick

Wow now that’s a hot ride. Great tips. Thanks for commenting. Ol Slick

I agree… I was a daily rider to work (60 mi round trip)for about 20 years and I only drove in a car if in the morning it was snowing or lightning and raining. Oh and my oil check light was on because the bike was not running in any of those pictures on the video . It goes off when running 😅. Thanks for watching and replying. Please subscribe, trying to hit 1000. Ol Slick

That’s funny 😂 thanks for watching and replying. Ol Slick

Yup 360*.

I am thank you… you are on your way to a great channel . I’m subscribed keep up the good work.

With the large windscreen, you feel no wind. I sold that Vespa and kept the large windscreen and put it in my 2007 GTS 250. This is my cold weather bike😆. Thanks for replying.

There seems to be only a bit difference in the wind push.

Thanks for replying and subscribing. That windshield only blocks from about chest down ( I’m 5’10”). I took off on a short ride with my Harley pan style helmet and turned around to get my full face helmet… too much wind in face. If I get to ride the Trans American Trail this year I’m going to get a clip on extension windshield. This is a fun bike and I’m enjoying making it my own. I still got my 7 year old street glide though also … and my 18 year old 250 Vespa 😆. I’m really satisfied with the three bikes I have now ( wife limits me to 3 ). I should do a video on why I have and why I’m happy with these bikes 🤔. Thanks again, Ol Slick

You are soo correct. I was so focused on the mpg I did not think anyone would be watching this video for the windshield…sorry about that friend 😂. I’ve made another video with that bike that may show the windshield better. Thanks for replying. Ol Slick

Have no idea… I was traveling at a steady moderate speed. Thanks for the comment.

@@TommyWasHere that’s crazy! Good to hear youre getting that kind of mpg. I rejetted mine with a 145 main with different needle and only get 38-43 mpg now depending how I ride.

Thank you so much for the great compliment / comment. This brick oven was a fun but tough build… first one I’ve built. The metal part is a caster wheel like you may have on a piece of movable furniture. I removed the wheel , screwed the caster to the indispensable tool and hopefully the video shows the rest. Again thanks and be blessed. Ol Slick. Please subscribe

Wow that’s great to hear your 22 year old Doctor is still running strong. I’ve really enjoyed mine so far… I’ve really enjoying making modifications to this bike. I’m new to the DR, wish I would’ve discovered it sooner and could have saved on purchasing other bikes. Thanks for commenting. Please subscribe and follow for my future adventures… I may need some DR advice along the way. Ol Slick

I’m used to heavier bikes, so I also was wondering about the stability of this bike when I purchased it. I feel very comfortable on this bike at 65. If I go any faster I’ve got both hands on the handlebar and holding on. If I had to jump onto interstate traffic i would not be worried about it at all. If you look back on some of my videos, you’ll see that I had a Royal Enfield Himalayan and I sold it because one day I had to jump on the interstate and I thought I was gonna get killed 😆Thank you so much for your comments.

​@@TommyWasHereI know how you feel when I jumped on Interstate 5 with my vintage 86 Honda 450 Rebel I thought oh no I'm going to die it was spooky as hell😂

Yeah, if you look back on my videos, you’ll see that I had a BMW 1200 GS adventure and also a Honda Africa twin adventure. Those two bikes could really do well on the interstate. However, I found them a little too heavy for my old skinny legs when I layed them down. The DR 650 Makes my rides so much more enjoyable. Thanks again for your comments.

Thank you for your comment. I’ve only section hiked the AT. I’ve done everything from approach trail to near Pearsville Va … about 650 miles. Several trips different times of year all types of weather. I learned a lot about light gear during those hikes. It’s all on my channel from years back. If I go back I’m going to skip up north for some of the nicer trail. I’m hoping to do some of the trans American trail on my DR this summer. Thanks again. Be Particular…all right😄

Also, thank you very much for being a trail angel on the Appalachian Trail. You guys have helped me out on numerous occasions.

Thank you so much for your comment. I enjoy making these videos, I know they’re not very good, but I hope people will enjoy them. I’m getting a little older, so these videos help keep me active. Again thanks for watching and I will be making more videos. Your comment made my day. Be particular, all right 😄

What a great reply, thank you so much. I can’t see fuel through the tank. I’m planning more rides soon so keep a lookout for me. Ol Slick

Thanks for the great reply… thanks for subscribing.

Thanks, will do!

Thanks for replying… sounds like like you have a great setup. I may go to the pilot bags, the ones I have on now are hard to retrieve gear from.

That sounds like a great setup. I've been considering the 45t rear and swapping 14t/15t front back and forth, depending on the ride for the day. I want to stay 525. Did you have to lengthen your chain

Thank you soo much for the nice comment. I do enjoy being able to get out and enjoy my bikes and nature.

Thanks… I’ve just been busy with life stuff. All is good though. Sold my BMW r1200gsa and got a HD back in my garage 2017 street glide. My next video will be My Three Bikes and why ? You’re still doing great on your channel keep up the good work.

Thanks soo much for the reply. I enjoyed making that video. I’m napping a bit today because the coyotes keep me up last night during my camping.

Thanks for commenting friend … I hope you enjoy your DR.

This is a 2023. I’ve made some modifications and I’m digging this bike so far. Im not changing power item, there’s plenty of power to do the riding I do. Thanks for commenting. Please subscribe.

The DR is basically the same dating back over 20 years.....the major changes have been aesthetic only, with the mechanicals staying the same for a long, long time. That's what makes it so attractive for those of us that aren't concerned with having 150hp or being seen on the latest $30,000 adventure bike at the local Starbucks. All around GREAT bike. I have a very well set-up '21 and its bitchin'....

Thanks for the comment. If you get a chance to rewatch the video please see that the day the wind was real bad was when I was riding at the Memphis scooter rally. I rode back to Blue Mountain a few days after that on a less windy day to make the comparison. You are correct that had I been doing a mpg ride at that windy scooter rally it would not be a fair comparison. Thanks for watching. Ol Slick

Wow that’s great gas mileage. This is my first DR and I really like it. I’m hoping to make a trip on it this summer. Thanks for commenting friend.

Wow that’s great. I hope you get your license and make some great adventures on that bike. Thanks for commenting friend.

It’s the box sold at harbor freight. Apache 3800 I think. It’s sturdy, waterproof ,padded and well priced. Thanks for commenting friend.

I love it so far. I’m installing the Acrebis 20 liter tank and can’t wait to ride it with new tank. Thanks for watching.

Awesome, thank you! Thanks for watching

Thanks for commenting. Yea bush pig is a bit rough.

Glad to meet you also. Thank you. Ol Slick