ADV for ALL - Days 4-5, Idaho via KLR 650 & DRZ 400 SM o

Days 4 & 5 of the West Coast Solo Adventure brought me through Idaho, which at first brought a lot of whining because I-84 is quite possible the most miserable road for motorcycles in the US. However, things got MUCH better when I met Brian, Kim, and their beautiful family. The riding in Idaho was spectacular in it's own unique way, but cut short by the KLR's infamous oil problems-- coupled with another major problem of my own making. --
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[@MrRojoneck]

20 minutes of pure awesomeness and adventure riding at its finest. Well done Batman, well done.

[@eveRide]

***** You're so welcome, real Batman!

[@osimnod]

It's encouraging to know that not everyone who goes on an adventure ride is a motor-head with intimate knowledge of fixing what ails their steed. Thanks again for a poignant lesson in setting off on an adventure with less-than-perfect preparations.

[@eveRide]

osimnod I think mechanical knowledge is a real setback for most would-be adventurers. It has scared me for a long time, as I have a hard time just changing a tire or pulling a carb. It shouldn't stop people, though. There are too many good people out there willing to help, and too many good shops that will help you on your way if you have a little windfall setup.

[@osimnod]

eveRide ADV Agreed. Be prepared to fix the most common things that break or fail and know how to change those parts, then count on the beneficience of others to fill in the big needs. We are a helpful brotherhood in times of need.

[@ColoradoDualSport]

I am loving this adventure series man. When you step back and think about it, all the flat borning highway miles were very worth the fact that you got to meet those guys, see how they live and then ride some awesome areas together. I can't wait to see the next step in the journey.

[@eveRide]

ColoradoDualSport Ah man the flat boring highway miles are worth it EVERY TIME! Even if there's nothing at the end of the highway but a nice person, it would be worth it. It's a good thing that highway led to nice people and more amazing adventure, though!

[@6060don]

Wow my wife and I have made a number of long trips on our KLR. That air cleaner at the end at the end of the video.... Oh not good. We have had very good luck with the KLR. It has been up the Dempster Highway to the Arctic Circle and as far south as Eugene, Oregon. We have also shipped it to Europe last spring and rode it through Europe for three and a half months. Saw some great country. The KLR has a lot of kilometers on it now but still runs great. We have not had too many oil burning problems. I use synthetic oil and change it every 3000 to 3500 km. I really like the french Motul 10 W 50. Expensive but worth it. Great video thanks for sharing.

[@ADVNomad]

There is hope for me. 6 years ago you could barely add oil to an engine and lacked 'skills' to ride a BDR - now you are THE expert and educator of all things dual sport!

[@bamastead5126]

Idaho is very green and full of mountains once you get further north. Check out Coeur D Alene and the Canfield trail system. Beautiful rides !!!

[@cavscout678]

Ah I missed out! When I first got my klr650, this area and the rest of southern idaho is where I broke it in. Everybody is always talking about how northern idaho is so much better. Well I've always found the farming community's and high desert landscape fun and uniquely beautiful. Their are so many roads to explore in the Owyhee's, and a KLR allows you to explore all of them. I now live in the Sawtooth mountain area of Sun Valley, and I find myself missing the area you passed through in this video. High desert country is the best! Keep up the good work! Hope to see you back in Idaho to share some brrrrap's!

[@eveRide]

michael stelljes For sure! It really is a beautiful and unique area... my biggest mistake was to just roar through there as fast as I could on a highway... should have enjoyed it more.

[@cavscout678]

Well, best way to learn is experience!

[@RideVictoria]

Cool part of the ride. The challenges just make it a more memorable trip ! Luv the DRZ tire set up too.

[@eveRide]

RideVictoria Ah man if the lady ever wants to get a bike... that's the bike to get!

[@DustySquitoNM]

I'm really bummed about your trip through Idaho. Northwestern Idaho is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. I like the narration style you went for in the opening segment. It gives it a very professional vibe.

[@eveRide]

dustysquito I keep hearing that I should have taken that route... danigt! If only I had known and had just a few hours extra!

[@DustySquitoNM]

Oh well, it makes a fantastic excuse to come back!

[@HermitDaVlog]

Totally dig the knobbies on the DRZ400SM that DRZcoffeegirl Ride is sportin' there. I have to try one myself now. I was riding around today thinking about the adVANture and this installment of the series is pushing me more toward that idea. Old cheap box van that holds a bike by day and an air mattress at night could go a long way in making those long miles easy so I can focus more on the off road rides.

[@DRZcoffeegirlRide]

those box vans works great for that! two of the women i rode with in LaPine oregon have those.

[@eveRide]

Hermit DaVlog I would so be down for an adVANture!

[@HermitDaVlog]

eveRide ADV Alaska? Next Summer? We could be just like Alexander Supertramp! Oh wait...

[@HermitDaVlog]

eveRide ADV Found one. Already has a bed in it.: denver.craigslist.org/cto/4734144865.html

[@dizzerdave8371]

Ive been watching and really enjoying many of your videos, and these tour videos especially. I cant wait to get out on my drz400sm (not just for the ladies), and do some camping and back roads come spring. Thanks eveRide ADV for helping me make it through the long cold motorcycle ridingless Canadian winter.

[@eveRide]

DizzerDave Just about a month left and it'll be riding paradise! Just hold on man, hold on! The snow will melt! ;)

[@Tankerman]

Thumbs up to Brain and Kim for treating you so well. Looked like they have a nice riding area. Stay safe

[@eveRide]

Tankerman Yeah they are REALLY great people! Such a cute family, too. Their whole family made me feel so welcome!

[@n7zsd]

If you had rode the high desert across Idaho instead of I-84, you would have had a lot of fun. Might have taken an extra day or two, but tons of fun out on the high desert. Or went north at Pocatello up into my neck of the woods. Lots of high country. But I understand the logistics problem. Next time....call me! Be happy to ride with you!

[@willride5803]

Awesome! seems like such an adventure in the truest form! Unexpected dilemmas, meeting great people, and new sights. looking forward to the rest of the series. I hope one day I can do something like this

[@eveRide]

WillRide I hope to do something like this again, too! It was incredible!

[@100SpokeRiderz]

Wow that air filter was super dirty after the dusty ride I had last weekend on my DR650 I need to go check my air filter 4Sure...Very good vid....Thanks 4Posting

[@eveRide]

100SpokeRiderz You're very welcome! Yeah there are a few things I'll be checking before every ride, now. Filter, chain, tires. :)

[@donniepitts1646]

Sounds like you had a great adventure on the road riding and meeting people. I can't believe the oil consumption and fuel mileage issue with the KLR. I always look forward to your videos. Keep up the great work.

[@eveRide]

Donnie Pitts Thanks so much! I think the filter issues caused the oil issues which cause the mileage issues... simple maintenance! I will never neglect that stuff again :)

[@donniepitts1646]

Makes perfect sense!

[@bradb9146]

Hope everything smoothes out now for you everide, and good luck to you on the rest of your journey.

[@eveRide]

brad b Yes! The journey went very well for the rest of it. I've been home for a while now, getting things sorted!

[@jakedokken]

And the series takes a break at a suspenseful dun . . dun . . . DAAAAAAAHH! Stoked for the next one!

[@eveRide]

00dok Spoiler alert! The adventure continues :D

[@MrDuhfactor]

Wow.... what cool folk, DRZcoffeegirl Ride , and your ride captain, both awesome..... After seeing what got past the air filter, I think I'll start a 790 big bore kit fund for ***** .... I'll bet his cylinder, pistons, and rings are worn big time from that fine St.George dust.... probably why you burned so much oil too.... Man..... you can't kill those bikes...... they keep going and going and going. This was a great video bud, I love how you pre-occupied yourself on those long highway miles.....It reminded me of the movie "Castaway" where his best friend was "Wilson" the volley ball..... good stuff dude...

[@bennynash6655]

Thank you for your honesty and for sharing your fun. I guess for now I'll just keep riding my 80 Honda cb 900 custom. It's only got 38000 miles on it. thanks again for sharing your fun. Take care and be safe.

[@eveRide]

Benny Nash 38000! That is awesome! That's a bike well-ridden :)

[@josephsoriano4794]

You do some of the best vlogging and overall videos i've seen man. Keep it goin! You've made me look at adventure bikes totally differently and now I want one! Too many bikes in the stable!

[@eveRide]

+Joseph Soriano that's not a bad problem to have :D

[@regulardan]

So great meeting people can make that change in mood :) That's whats its all about. Could really feel the good energy around your little general store hangout. Sort of wish i was there to share a cookie with you all. Eager to hear how the bike issues go!!

[@eveRide]

regulardan I hate to do a spoiler but the bike really didn't have many more issues... just get the oil and tires changed!

[@regulardan]

good to hear it was only the bikes nerves about her first big trip :)

[@DaMotoVlogga]

That sunset was awesome mate. Some of those trails were nice and that drz looked mean as with thoise nobbies on there. Another great instalment of your awesome adventure.

[@eveRide]

DaMotoVlogga Thanks Laz! That was something that never got old... legendary sunsets EVERY day on the road!

[@Dracati]

Sweet Episode eR !!! Definitely, it's the people along the Trip that make it worth it !!! Two cool Riding peeps there...& Ur little Filter helper ;)

[@eveRide]

Dracati Ducati I think that in the long run it was the people that created the best memories. Vistas and views and even adrenaline rushes fade, but people far outlast memories when they become friends :)

[@Dracati]

Truth !!!

[@CaliforniaDualSportRiders]

Awesome video... the dip at 11:04 looked like an "OH SH**...." moment! Nice work.

[@eveRide]

CaliforniaDSRiders Hahaha yeah I think that's pretty much exactly what I said! :D

[@cnthunder9]

Love this series! Buying myself a KLR650 here soon and it's all your fault! Thanks for the great videos and being an inspiration to us new riders.

[@eveRide]

cnthunder9 Haha I'll take the blame for that any day! :D

[@Adventure2wheels]

eveRide ADV glad to see this hit the interweb. Great video and excited to see more. All systems go and thumbs up man....

[@eveRide]

***** Thanks Keith! I'm just right on the edge of so much goodness... and even if I'm not, this is the happiest I have been for a long time :)

[@Adventure2wheels]

eveRide ADV Awesome to hear man.... Not many people find what makes them truly happy. I'm glad you took the chance to venture past your fears and grab the golden ring. You have the talent and charisma to tell stories that capture peoples hearts. You sir will do well and we're all here pulling for you. Now get to work! We're waiting.... :-)

[@Sweetmanmoto]

Damn - that thing was absolutely burning through the oil! Glad you spoilt yourself with the cookie also :)

[@eveRide]

Sweetman Haha! I'm the kind of mechanic that would drink the oil and put the cookie in the little oil hole... that's about as much as I know :D

[@Sweetmanmoto]

eveRide ADV spoken like a true motorcycle rider!

[@MikeMaileFoolishBehavior]

Absolutely looking into the DRZ 400 SM. Looks like great fun.

[@VeeDubJohn]

I waited till Friday after work so I could sit and watch, uninterrupted. Glad I did, excellent video! Maybe I'll buy a big fancy new computer with an awesome monitor just to watch your channel.

[@eveRide]

VeeDubJohn lol! If you get a new computer, you should at least do something exciting like make some spreadsheets or something ;)

[@sixthisoverdrive]

I'm sure you've noticed by now, but the interstate just about everywhere is pretty dull. I like butler maps if you have to see some asphalt. The 650 singles can go just as fast on the back roads as they can on the interstate. Thanks for not making me cry this time!!!

[@eveRide]

sixthisoverdrive Man you are SOOOOO right about the speed thing! Back roads for the win EVERY TIME!

[@ZSharkPH]

Thanks for answering my question in the vlog about if you would choose another bike.. It certainly is a trade off doing so many miles. I think you picked the right bike for this trip.. Now don't leave us hanging man.... how was the cookie??

[@eveRide]

Z Shark Haha! The cookie was sub-par... but pretty good for a gas station cookie. It had probably been there for a month! :D

[@TWiGsADV707]

Thanks again for another great vid. Might have to go hit a few trails myself today since that got me pumped up. Can't wait for to go on some long trips of my own.

[@eveRide]

Chris Jelen In later videos I start sharing my thoughts about long adventures. There are definitely pros and cons, but either way those memories last forever :)

[@KentReid7]

Great video. I love how you mixed the narration with audio from some of the clips. Well done. Looking forward to the next!

[@eveRide]

***** It will be up tomorrow! Thanks :D

[@d3v1ld0g6]

Well done! I know it sucks at the time but once you overcome a problem or obstacle and take a look back they are some of the most memorable moments. Have you read Jupiter's travels: Four years around the world on a Triumph? I imagine you have but if not I highly recommend it!

[@eveRide]

D3V1LD0G Yeah I read it a while ago... it was amazing! Some of the tougher times do make the best memories... and if not they make for good lessons. I get laughing at a few of the comments about the whining. Yeah I was whining a bit, but is that not real life? Adventures aren't all rainbows and butterflies... sometimes they're not fun ;) That's only temporary, though... 99% of the time it rocks!

[@snowmn06238]

I like seeing the different scenery. Thanks for the cool video!

[@eveRide]

Thomas Russell Yeah I learned to love the Idaho scenery... it has a beauty all its own!

[@kickstandup5863]

Looks to be a great series, I think half the fun for the viewer will be seeing how you overcome the trials and tribulations along the way. Loved seeing the short DRZ sm comparison too. And for those planning a trip through Idaho check out 55 north of Boise through McCall, one of the most scenic areas of the West, but yeah, I-84 is not on that list, at least not until you get closer to the Columbia River.

[@eveRide]

KickStandUp Ah I really wish I would have known a different route through Idaho at the time. As for the fastest route... I'm still trying to figure out if I should have gone for speed or scenery. I had a schedule to keep, but feel that I missed out on some amazing terrain.

[@DirtHog365MV]

Holly flat lands batman...where 'da mountains go?! At least you kept busy with road games and solo rock/paper/scissors - know how that feels, lol! Wow that filter was dirty and glad you got that figured out, 25mpg is way too low. Nice seeing you ride with DRZcoffeegirl Ride and Brian - super cool and can't wait for the next vids! =0)

[@eveRide]

DirtHog365 Yeah we had a ton of fun! I have a feeling there was permanent damage done with that filter being as dirty as it was.

[@DirtHog365MV]

hopefully not, I am sure there have been other air filters just as bad (if not worse), so I wouldn't worry too much about it. The main thing is that you fixed it and thanks for sharing the journey with us! =0)

[@stevedavis8307]

A month ago I rode out to Fort Davis from Sherman,Tx. I cruised 80 mph there no problem but on the way back I was lucky to run 65-70 loaded and going straight into the wind. Fighting to get past all the 18 wheelers of Midland and Odessa ugh.. I was getting 130-140 miles per tank until I got into FtWorth. I feel your pain lol.

[@chrismcclintock3530]

I don't know how many times I've seen it, but cookies and motor oil solve most adventure challenges.

[@eveRide]

Chris McClintock Haha! So true!

[@jakesplace9721]

I’ve been eyeing the KLR650 (wanting an adventure bike) and I love your videos and the comparisons you do with other bikes.

[@RideAMAP]

Idaho is Awesome once you get to the mountains huh. That SM with dirt tires was sick. Doesn't RideVictoria 's friends have some of those too?

[@eveRide]

Ride AMAP I think you mean Legion of Old Motors... they run more street-ish tires but do fine on them.

[@noahvillalpando]

DR650 for the win

[@kennethkrajewski9443]

noah villalpando. The do everything beast. That is The bike with no compromise!

[@ImNotStalkingYou]

Love mine but going to do the front fork upgrade, just don't know exactly what I'm going to do yet. Stock suspension is crap but otherwise great bike

[@noahvillalpando]

Totally off the wall comment but if someone would make a Faraday cage for this bike it really would be the #1 end of the world bike.

[@79mosley]

Im planning a trip in april from washington state to roswell NM and then to california and back up. I am taking notes on the BORING roads and will be well prepared with good music or something...GREAT STUFF !!!! how was the cookie?

[@eveRide]

joshua mosley The cookie was a little over done :) If going through Idaho there are definitely better roads, you'll get plenty of advice in the comments of this video :);

[@MrSlowestD16]

Looks like Idaho was a very awesome experience - looks like that family was really cool and nice to stay with. I really want to hear more details on the service you did - not to toot your own horn or anything, just really don't know what's out there, curious to know what other people do for services, I'm always open to new ideas in that regard! Yeah, that air filter was slammed with Moab dust, haha, it probably was also the culprit for hitting the throttle and no-go. I mean KLR's protest past 80 anyway, but in the planes on a cool day with a lighter rider it should have been able to get past 70 no problem at all. It could do so at 6k elevation or so with my fat ass and I weigh almost 2x as much, haha. Look forward to watching the rest of the series.

[@eveRide]

MrSlowestD16 Yeah that air filter was causing HUGE issues I think. It's probably the culprit for the oil drinking, too. Simple maintenance could have solved some big issues... again I should have checked that thing before the trip!

[@MrSlowestD16]

eveRide ADV Yea, I'm not used to checking it frequently b/c in most places it's not a problem, but that damn thing was CAKED with Moab dust - I'm surprised you guys don't check your air filters every day!!

[@JeremyBechtold]

Yeah, Idaho reminded me mostly of central California, except for the eastern part near Yellowstone. Very Beautiful.

[@DRZcoffeegirlRide]

ooohhhh YEAH another awesome video! Braaaaappp

[@eveRide]

DRZcoffeegirl Ride More to come tomorrow!

[@DRZcoffeegirlRide]

eveRide ADV i have a very big smile on my face right now! your videos are always awesome to see :D

[@nearkolob]

The ride to silver city is amazing. I have done the on road route and the trail route from rabbit creek trail head which is just before the town of Murphy. I ride in the Owyhees all the time.

[@eveRide]

***** Ah man it's beautiful out there! Rolling farmland to rolling golden hills to amazing mountain vistas... it was amazing up there!

[@Kaianine]

those long draining straights through nothingness are the worst! that's probably the only time i really felt the lack of power in a 650 single, or any bike for that matter. the thing to remember for all the adventurers out there is that no matter how many hundreds of miles of booring straights there are between yourself and the trails... they are a means to an end. 50 feet into the trail you'll be grinning like a kid again, loving life!

[@reg26]

Hey I have a street Glide also. But i had to have a KLR to ride off road. they are Cheap! bought one brand new for 6G even. Now i hardly ride my Street Glide

[@eveRide]

kaianine It's so true! Pavement is just a means to an end... dirt, though... dirt is forever! :D

[@daveeverett172]

I enjoyed the ride though the cannon. Been riden over 30 years looking to buy drz400. I am in the santonio Texas

[@MrAusadventure]

I always pictured Idaho as being really flat and extremely boring. I guess I was right! But it looked cool in the hills on the dirt. Yeah, you gotta do the boring highway miles at some stage on a road trip. We avoided them mostly on our recent trip, but it's inevitable that you will have to do some of it. It's hard to find that perfect bike. My V-Strom is a great bitumen tourer with the ability to do good gravel, but anything more than that would be a struggle. I would love to have a DR650 but that would not give me the same comfort on the bitumen. I would not choose a KLR for touring myself, I have heard of too many issues with them. They are just no Suzuki! :-p Awesome edit mate, looking forward to more!

[@eveRide]

***** Thanks MrAus! I've heard now that Idaho in the northern parts is amazing! I need to get back up there one day... perhaps on my way to Alaska! Haha never EVER mention that you've heard of "too many issues" with the KLR to a KLR owner... you will get mugged! lol :D

[@MrAusadventure]

eveRide ADV HaHa! I will keep my mouth shut from now on then! :-| Alaska? Planning a future trip?

[@MeTheTherapist]

eveRide ADV I came here to say this. southern Idaho is a wasteland. northern Idaho is majestic!

[@michaelkoren5431]

I have crunched tons of miles on my klr riding to the west across Nebraska to get to Colorado and California

[@texaslonestarrider]

Meeting other KZbinr friend is way cool! Great trip!

[@MotoJordan]

I just got back from a mini adventure...brand new drz with under 3000 miles on it.(that's probably 1500 dirt miles or more) I did not clean the air filter before I left and got about 30 mpg. Ran out of gas just outside of Bishop. Lesson learned! Clean your air filter every chance you get!

[@eveRide]

JgavemeaDRZ Yeah there's a simple method with mineral spirits that I use now that makes it really cheap and easy, too!

[@MotoJordan]

eveRide ADV oh yeah?? Is there an awesome how to video coming soon on that?! haha!

[@user-sd9sf4kx1q]

Man im so jealous of your adventure right now sadly im tied down with my job for now but hopefully that changes soon!

[@eveRide]

Derrick Ortiz Jobs are good things! Being tied down is not so bad in exchange for stability... as long as you get a minute to get out and ride :)

[@mikeowens1944]

I keep the air filter clean in our dirt bike using a filter cleaning kit. And then saturate it with that blue filter oil with a spare filter in a giant zip lock back pre soaked.

[@PrairieRider]

I feel your pain ! When I come to Colorado from Kansas City I have to take I70 ..its just like I 85. Flat and Boring. Its a small price to pay for getting to the Awesome riding spots. Awesome video. :)

[@eveRide]

Prairie Rider Thanks! I have heard the midwest can be a bit of a bore, but I've never done it so I don't know. You're right, though... sometimes it's worth it to get through the boring stuff fast to get to the beautiful stuff for as long as possible :)

[@chrismcclintock3530]

Ok seriously I'm not even a gamer, but I have played 'The Last of Us' and it's absolutely the best game ever. That is all. Oh and great video, it's obvious you've put a ton of work into sharing your adventure with us. Well done my ADHD friend!

[@eveRide]

Chris McClintock Thanks so much! Oh man... and The Last of Us... holy moly it was AMAZING!

[@iRideuWatch]

That's funny about the air filter. Remember when you gave your numbers report and I was shocked at how little air filters cleanings you did? The KLR needs FREQUENT air filter cleaning.

[@eveRide]

iRide uWatch Yeah especially down here in the dust!

[@FRAGAFE]

Another sweet video. However, I find I get scared looks doing the "finger gun", but then I only use it on cars that cut me off... Anyway, what an awesome leg of the adventure! The oil consumption issue sucks, but like you mentioned it does happen on some of the KLRs. At least you got the air filter part fixed right?

[@eveRide]

FRAG-AFE Indeed! After this point it was just a matter of keeping the oil topped off in the sight glass... a little more expensive but other than that the bike ran fine.

[@philiptodak1076]

Sorry for the late reply. I also have a 2013 KLR 650. At the speeds you were going, (75-80) you can expect the fuel economy to be in the low thirties.

[@operator7585]

I know Jump Creek rec area is south of Wilder and Homedale, but I didn't know that there were roads out there like that...never been to Murphy. I live where I84 meets the Oregon/Idaho border

[@mikemacgregor5650]

You've come a long way! ADHD is pretty rough on straight flat roads .

[@pbr71day]

Thumbs Up! Great video, looking forward to more.

[@eveRide]

Pamela Brawley Thanks Pam! You're gonna have a nice surprise soon :)

[@I_Am_Michael]

The part of Idaho you rode in the northern part of the great basin desert (just like where you live in Utah) salt lake city is on the eastern side of the great basin desert. Once you reach boise you have left the great basin.

[@eveRide]

michael adams Yeah I definitely need to get back there and experience the North. I wish I had allotted more time for Idaho!

[@I_Am_Michael]

The part you saw is desert. Just north of Boise are the mountains pretty much all the way to Canada.

[@mitchn06]

Hey Tyler. Epic adventure my friend. My cousin and I try do do a 4-5 day trip like this every year. Living in eastern SD though, it takes half the trip to get anywhere interesting. Haha. Anyhow, I have a dark feeling that your dirty air filter will also be the cause of your oil consumption. The filter looked as if it wasn't oiled, probably the main culprit really. Hope you get/got it sorted. Where can I donate towards your next tank of fuel? Take care. God bless. And keep safe my friend.

[@eveRide]

Mitch Nelson Ah Mitch you're a good guy! The adventure was legendary, and you're right! The filter was probably the source of the problems from the getgo. In hindsight I should have grabbed up a 16t sprocked and will definitely be checking the air filters more often before my rides. As far as donations go, check out gofundme.com/supportbenbrawley -- when you donate to Ben, you donate to "me". :)

[@ladyeclectic]

Boy, if you think southern Idaho's boring, you should try western Kansas and the Texas panhandle areas. (Gotta admit though, eastern Kansas starts getting nicer, you just have to get through that middle section) I went to college in Nampa ID just outside of Boise and they called that whole section high desert - summers suck lol but honestly I thought it was a really nice area, tons of different country around there if you get off the highway. ;)

[@eveRide]

ladyeclectic I have to say, once I dropped into the farmland and got off the highway, things got vastly prettier. It was like rolling oceans of gold. I loved Idaho! Someday I can't wait to get back and experience the North part of it :)

[@TheAdventureCowboy]

eveRide ADV Come to eastern Idaho. Salmon River Country. One of the Largest mountain ranges on the continent. Windiest river roads ever!! hahaha

[@eveRide]

TheAdventureCowboy Sounds like paradise!

[@Porkfu]

I like suffering through the mile crunching. The US has some awesome roads if you're willing to get there! About smells... there is a town called Lewiston in Idaho. It basically held a giant paper mill. It smells terrible and the smell saturates every hotel and building in the area. That, plus the crap trucks... what a place :D

[@eveRide]

Likhi Ondov LOL! I'm not sure if I went by Lewiston... I know there are some stanky towns in Utah, too... I think it was just the trucks. I hear just above Boise becomes amazing!

[@sasquatchhillbilly]

Was there a "Music" Link in this Video? Maybe I missed it, but if Not it is a Really Awesome Feature I hope to see in the Next Installment!!! Either way it was Groovy, Looking Forward to More!!! Also, I saw a Guy on a Difficult to I.D. Dual Sport (usually I'm Pretty Good with these things) with your Signature Helmet... I wondered to Myself "Coincidence?'... Cheers Man!!!

[@sasquatchhillbilly]

Last Week at the Corner of Hwy 116 and Occidental... Funny, I had that Same Thought to Slay Em' with a Stake Hewn from the White Ash Oak... But I was Pumping Gas, and Dude was on a Motorsicle... I Figured We'd Cross Paths Again, and I'll be READY This Time...

[@eveRide]

sasquatchhillbilly LOL! I just hope not to run into him... can't that cause some kind of space-time paradox conundrum that destroys the universe? He's probably behind me right now... ready to strike me down and take my place!

[@sasquatchhillbilly]

If you Tackled the Subject of Quantum Physics and Multiple/Parallel Universes in a Dual Sport Moto Vlog, I think You'd be the First... Or Maybe the 3rd or 1,000th, Depending on which of Any Number of Possible Universes you Happened to be In... At that Time... Awww, now me Brain is Sore...

[@Jimo368]

Nice vid. Funny how we watch those odometers change over. Watched my ST13 turn over 50K recently.

[@eveRide]

Jimo368 We get so proud of those little miles, eh? :D

[@user-sd9sf4kx1q]

Idk why but I just watched your tyler after the dentist video and for some reason its alot funnier to me that it used to be idk why but im still laughing

[@eveRide]

Derrick Ortiz Hahahaha! How'd you find that?! That thing is ancient!

[@user-sd9sf4kx1q]

Oh you know! just one boring night and a little dash of insomnia!

[@WWADV]

First, Another fantastic video! Second, Can you tell me what kind of battery life you're getting on the Sony. I have to charge up my GoPro 2 multiple times during the day if I am using it to film my ride. Lastly, I have had 3 KLR's. 1 06' and 2 09's. The Gen1 never used oil like you saw on this ride. Both of the Gen2's drank the oil and left me scrambling to refill it ever two fill ups. The theory is that the oil level will remain good until the oil has had a chance to sheer, then it will start to pass the rings. The other theory is that if the bike hasn't been jetted properly, the gas and oil will mix and start to thin it out allowing it to pass the rings. Regardless, the next Gen2 KLR I purchase will have the 705 kit installed immediately.

[@eveRide]

Micah Wright The Sony tends to last about two hours for me. On day 6 I got over an an hour and a half of Pro Mode footage without needing to charge it. It doesn't have any reliability issues, either. I am a firm believer in the Gen 1 and would take mine around the world. A Gen 2 loses a little in my book because of the oil issues, and the Gen 1s just had such a legacy, there are parts for them everywhere. Most of them will work with the Gen 2, but the Gen 1 just has so much heritage.

[@Iowarail]

The engine sucking all that dust from the filter may have ate your rings and that is the reason for the oil consumption........ Love the videos.

[@eveRide]

Iowarail Ah yeah I'm pretty sure that's a culprit. Those rings are probably done for!

[@bennynash6655]

Looks like you had a good time and met some good people. When did you change the air filter during the trip?

[@eveRide]

Benny Nash I changed it that night in Idaho... or rather cleaned it. It had been cleaned a few weeks before the tip, but I don't think it was oiled. It was a loaner bike so I felt REALLY bad!

[@MrPepper312]

On google maps click on terrain mode to see elevations to get view of what the ride will like.

[@BoyFindsTako]

Yeah, keep your air filter clean. That is exactly why your milage was bad. When you have a dirty air filter as bad you did, it can cause damage by sucking in dirt dust into your engine. You might as well sand down your piston rings and cylinder side walls because thats exactly what is happening here. Oil passes the rings, burns oil, and that equals frustration. Piston rings can be replaced but your need to open your engine to get to them. So, keep that air filter clean. If the cylinder side wall gets damaged you have three options. 1. Leave it and efficiently burn oil and have a smokey KLR. 2. Bore out your cylinder and go to a bigger piston because you may have to. 3. Rebuild your top end and get a new cylinder head.

[@rahrens99]

lmao glad to see I'm not the only person who imagines someone running alongside

[@WanderingBeast]

yup, its all apart of the adventure

[@eveRide]

Wandering Beast So true!

[@Gunner40Five]

What counter sprocket does Mr.Goatcabeza have on the KLR?I have been running the 16 tooth for a couple of years now. It drops you 500 rmps on the highway. And you really don't loose too much on low end in the dirt. If I keep my KLR at 5K rmps, no oil consumption.

[@eveRide]

***** Yeah knowing what I know now I should have had a 16t from day one! Next time, for sure. I think I'll pick up a 16t today!

[@SLFYSH]

eveRide, It sounds like you didn't see much of Idaho if all you saw was the worst-flat sage brush corner! You saw the only totally flat area and judged the WHOLE. Go up Hwy 55, or I95 north to see the rest. The mountains near Mountain Home are the trinity mountains. Beyond that is Sun valley, Ketchum etc. -None of that is flat or ugly as you describe.

[@panda6548]

Ah man... idk I found the wr250r to be no problem on the roads, highways, and mountain passes. Looking forward to riding a KLR to compare. Lol'd so hard at your impression of riding a drz after a heavier bike, "WHEE!"

[@eveRide]

Pan da Ah man you're going to get a good chuckle when hopping on a KLR. I think the days of big bikes may be numbered with the new technologies and power coming out of smaller displacement bikes.

[@Big_Adv3nturer]

Down here in Alabama, we refer to a crap truck as "The Honey Dew Wagon" lol

[@eveRide]

+Kuyler Palmer Bwahaha!

[@colemangk7237]

+eveRide ADV did you know you can clean air filters with gas

[@TheSilmarallion]

Hi eveRide whats the mobile phone holder you have there? Thanks. for awesome and inspirational vids

[@eveRide]

TheSilmarallion It's a RAM X Grip, and it's pretty awesome! amzn.to/1ILcDbl

[@davido4233]

Digging your videos. I think you don't have any oil on your air filter. I use K&N filter oil on my UNI filter.

[@andypandy.]

Hindsight is a wonderful thing and a curse all in one. You realise what you should have done and just dump all over yourself for not doing it. Looks like you some some real good times out on those trails - excluding the bike problems. Looking forward to the next installment.

[@eveRide]

Andy Pandy Motovlogs Thanks! Yeah looking back a 16t sprocket and a filter check would have been legendary for the trip... probably would have saved me a few hundred. That and new road tires from the getgo.

[@jimcaulk6225]

Even though you did this trip months ago I'll comment anyway. I was just thinking, a head wind, plus 75 mph or so, plus dirty air cleaner, no wonder you got 32 mpg...

[@alanwmg]

Great, awesome, thx to share.

[@TheMarky26]

Dr650, drz400 or klr 650? Not sure what too buy..The klr is turnkey but id have too spend a bit too get the other 2 up too snuff for long road trips..

[@I_Am_Michael]

My KLR gets 68mpg consistantly. Even when I am chugging along in third gear thru the Boise National Forest and the radiator fan doing its best to bake my leg, I still get good mileage. Strange the oil you are using. I get about a thousand to a quart which is better than a lot of VWs.

[@eveRide]

michael adams I am so jealous! You have the super KLR! Can I have it? ;)

[@pastorbug1445]

Southern Idaho can be a little boring... I have run those roads as a truck driver mostly... Northern Idaho is phenomenal... But I have discovered GOD's beauty in all cases. Each type of topography has it's own splendor for sure... That said... I prefer the mountains. May the Chronicles of EveRide continue... venture forth and forth venture it shall be. So be it said, so be it done.

[@eveRide]

Pastor Bug Haha man I love it :) There was definitely beauty, even in Southern Idaho. There was just a lot of it :)

[@ImNotStalkingYou]

I would expect about 50 miles per gallon like my DR. Man, I thought Idaho would be big mountains. Kind of a letdown. I want to go back to Colorado on my FZ09 and ride all the mountain passes next year.

[@OklahomaADV]

Interested to see how the rest of the trip went. dirt getting past the air filter was bad. And it could lead to premature valve wear. I enjoyed this video alot. I liked getting to know the people and the ride. Your comments about idaho is just like western oklahoma. long, flat and boring.

[@eveRide]

Oklahoma ADV I have heard that northern Idaho (just north of Boise) gets seriously amazing... I'll have to get up there sometime and experience the Idaho I should have the first time!

[@DirtDiggler]

Looked like you had half of Utah in your air filter!

[@eveRide]

Dirt Diggler I had to bring a little bit of home with me, ya know? Haha! Yeah it was pretty bad news!

[@bennynash6655]

Is that type of problem normal with a klr? with the air filter and that little mileage on the bike? When the filter was finally changed did it help the mileage? I have been thinking about getting a klr 650, but I am getting a little worried about the reliability of a klr in every day use. It's not unusual for me to ride 3 or 400 miles a day But I am 58 years old and weigh nearly 280 pounds. Maybe a klr isn't for me. I'm not much of an off road guy. But it sure looks like fun. Thanks for sharing your fun though.

[@eveRide]

Benny Nash To be totally honest, although I love the KLR (especially the gen 1 models) I have some new reservations about their "bulletproofness". I have heard a lot of people have the oil issue between 5000 and 10,000 miles. The filter, though... that was totally my fault. However, no matter how clean the filter was or how topped off the oil was, I couldn't get above 40 mpg when traveling at 70 or above. I should have grabbed a 16t sprocket.

[@ChrisBotting]

OMG. That was the dirtiest air filter I've ever seen. Did you end up having to do some warranty work (or non warranty work) on the engine after letting it get so bad? If not, did time just heal the missing oil issue?

[@eveRide]

Chris Botting Nah I think it had taken its toll. There was a LOT of oil loss after this... about 1 qt every 300 miles!

[@superbaja72]

So wish I could have been there. But yes, I-84 is the most boring road. Next to I-70. Glad you had a good ride though.

[@eveRide]

superbaja72 Yeah that was a very long stretch of road but it was all worth it!

[@imafarmboy2]

Do you wish you had somebody riding with you for the whole trip or are you glad you did it on your own?

[@eveRide]

imafarmboy2 Solo riding has good parts and bad parts. I would vastly prefer to have somebody with me on my next one.

[@docmanrides]

Great vid buddy!!

[@eveRide]

***** Thanks Doc! :)

[@garrettsmith8286]

I know this is an old video, a good one by the way but for those that aren't aware car motor oil is NOT the same as 4 stroke oil designed for wet clutches. Make sure you use the right type of oil for your vehicle so our little machines can bring years of enjoyment! I always recommend when you buy a bike or car & plan on doing any work yourself to grab yourself an FSM (factory service manual) . Not the cheap of the shelf ones. Learn how to work on your own bike because every time we get on our bike or in our car its our life at stake & knowing its going to preform as it was designed to means everything. I've learned I can not trust most mechanics with my stuff, especially when my life depends on it.

[@OtisENGINEuity]

Kind of sad that you only got two people on that first group ride. That KLR oil issue is STUPID I can't believe that they are that bad about pumping oil out. A DR650 is definitely sounding better. I hope Damon was able to get yours to where it doesn't have that issue.

[@eveRide]

OtisENGINEuity Ah I don't think the Gen 1 KLRs ever had that issue to begin with. Yeah I won't lie, I was disappointed at the Idaho turnout. It was awesome to get to know those two, but there were like 12 people on facebook who told me they wanted to ride. When I got there it was a no-show. I'm sure they all had good reasons, but I might have bypassed Idaho altogether, or perhaps even planned a route through the Northern area. However, I'm glad I did what I did. Brian, Kim, and Juanita were awesome to meet!

[@OtisENGINEuity]

eveRide ADV yeah the KLR forums said that they had issues with pumping oil out the pcv/breather and that's why I came up with the idea of the catch can/swirl pot so that you weren't losing the oil. I didn't know the later ones were having valve seal blowbye issues till Damon told me.