The Trans America Trail and BDR travels have given me insights into ADV motorcycling and camping as a senior rider. Join me on the ORBDR and I'll share my tips and thoughts.
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@MotoMission.4 ай бұрын
What a great video. I am glad you showed so many tips and the true adventure experience. This is gonna serve the adv community well for a long time.
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Thank you, Brock.
@rogue56434 ай бұрын
72 years old, twice surviving cancer. Vietnam vet. Still riding since 1967. Exactly what he said, take your time, enjoy what's around you. Don't stop. Always push forward . Adapt, improvise and overcome. When I stop riding is when I stop living. God bless you sir.
@jenkins19794 ай бұрын
Hi rogue5643 I'm from northern Illinois and am 71,still riding myself.If you live near me I'm always looking for a riding partner.Let me know
@rogue56434 ай бұрын
@jenkins1979 I'm in southern New Mexico. Got to be in the west & warm. Thank you for the invite. If you decide to go on a nice trip, you're more than welcome to come by for camping or bike work.
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
@rogue5643, you're an inspiration. God is blessing us isn't he.
@rogue56434 ай бұрын
@jrdepew Every day, sir ! I'm very lucky to have people who have helped and stood beside me
@gregc66614 ай бұрын
Wow Sir, you’ve been riding as long as I’ve been alive. I’m 57 and I’ve been riding for 49 years. Thanks for giving hope and encouragement to keep riding for many more years. Ride safely
@BruceKron3 ай бұрын
I rode the 1100 miles of dirt/mud up the Alcan in the 70's on a 500 Suz. Can't afford a proper adventure bike now, but I did place 2nd in class in a motocross last summer. Won't be 80 until later this summer so I only have about 20 good years of riding to look forward to.
@jrdepew3 ай бұрын
Spectacular! Thats out of my league riding!
@estebanmorales65684 ай бұрын
I'm 68 and just got a V Strom 800DE Adventure. This is the perfect channel for me.
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Very cool. Welcome.
@maxflight7773 ай бұрын
Enjoy your bike !! 👍🏻
@rezaizadkhah53674 ай бұрын
Very inspiring video, I'm 59, and I was thinking that it's a little late, but you prove that to never give up to the people's advice. I'm enjoying every moment of my rides and being part of this beautiful nature.
@elgringoec4 ай бұрын
I was 58 when I bought my KTM 300xcw. It's really up to each of us to know our capabilities and limitations. It's not for others to say. Especially if they can't ride as well as we do.
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Well said!
@maxflight7773 ай бұрын
Not too late ! Get a personal trainer, buy a bike no more than 150 kg A CRF250 L , or if that’s too dull, a Husqvarna 701
@jwerner39033 ай бұрын
A lot of that terrain looked pretty scary but the thing I’ve noticed is that the camera never captures the actual roughness of the terrain. Even though it looked like stuff I wouldn’t try to handle especially with a heavily loaded bike, it was probably even tougher than what we could see on camera. Terrific work!
@jrdepew3 ай бұрын
The camera flattens it out, that’s true.
@telefrk494 ай бұрын
Just found your channel! I'm 68 and just retired...just bought a DRZ 400, and am so interested in learning more about adventure and dual sport! Ridden my whole life, and there is something about solo camping that intrigues me!!
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard! I do alot of moto camping. There are many videos on the channel if it helps
@KetilDuna4 ай бұрын
This is both impressive and motivating - thank you for sharing!
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! If you live in Norway, I Visited hiked and camped Stavanger area number of years ago.
@bradb25144 ай бұрын
This is my first video of yours I’ve seen. Count me as subscribed! Ride on! 👍
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Like your Avatar too!
@craigwesson17884 ай бұрын
Glad to see a senior perspective of riding and camping !
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Thanks. Enjoyed the project.
@Buzz.Scholz-vi1ed4 ай бұрын
Well done. As a 6 decades motorcyclist myself, I take pride in my fully intact sense of adventure. In Australia the distances are vast, and services are few and far between. A lot of dirt. I am on my second klr650. It has taken me 107,000km so far. I have a couple v stroms for the better roads. My original has 160,000km and counting. Never miss an opportunity to find a new place to ride. Summer here can be brutal, and I don't recover these days as well as I used to. Wildlife here is always a factor. Hit a kangaroo at speed in 1986 that was life changing. Have hit dozens more since with much better outcome. I reckon I would rather deal with that than the distracted drivers texting on the main roads. It's great to see other "oldies" out and about doing what I love. Happy trails
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Thank you much for reaching out. The old reliable Thumpers have that adventure feel built into them don't they. Deer here in the USA are a threat.
@KRColson4 ай бұрын
I'm 69 and and I admit I would not like to attempt most of the trails you navigated JR! You are a machine! I really enjoyed watching and I could actually feel my stomach churning and heart pounding as I watched you plough through! I have nothing but admiration for your intestinal fortitude in tackling some of the most brutal trails I've seen! And you did alone for the most part! Cheers to you.
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@patrickbegin51454 ай бұрын
Surely how I see my own retirement pace. Ride Slow. Ride Far. Ride safe. Know your limits. Stop to enjoy the view and the perfumes of nature. Enjoy the ride. Enjoy the peace. Side note: One the most down to earth and realistic vlog I've seen. Cheers.
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comments. Nice to know others relate.
@maxflight7773 ай бұрын
Not only do I love your youtube channel… I love the comments ! Wow ! What fantastic compelling posts 👍🏻
@jrdepew3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@ItIsWhatItIsTV-4 ай бұрын
Man you are living the life i want so badly..thanks for the vid. Im much younger than you but you give me hope that its not to late.. i have to get my shit together. Thanks for the vid. Ive spent majority of my life working but the definition of freedom to me is this type of stuff.
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Think big, start small. Do what you can as you can. Thanks so much for watching.
@ItIsWhatItIsTV-4 ай бұрын
@@jrdepew Thanks elder.
@michaelschmitzerle25874 ай бұрын
Just found this channel while surfing the net. I’m 74 and retired after 41 years in law enforcement from Michigan. Was a motor officer for a bit. I currently ride a 2017 Indian Roadmaster. Plan to ride to Texas, soon to an Indian Motorcycle rally! I agree wholeheartedly, just have to take your time while on a road trip. However, the biggest challenge at my age is trying to stay as healthy as possible. My Bride has a gps tracker connected to our phones so she can monitor my ride and keep connected to me. God bless all of my mature and fellow wise riders. As it’s been said ,”keep the rubber side down.👍
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Welcome to The Senior Class! That phone app is very usefull. When out of coverage a Garmin or like is able to communicate and can have tracking on map site leaving time stamped bread crumbs if you subscribe for that. Stay health and safe.
@onthethrottle71043 ай бұрын
Thank you for your 41 years of law enforcement, michaelschmitzerle. I appreciate your service and I wish the very best for you and your rides that are coming soon!
@RGB8724 ай бұрын
You finally made a greatest hits video😂. Nicely done, as always. Thank you. Inspiring.
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Who would have thunk?!
@craigsturman666117 күн бұрын
I'm at that same point in my life. More riding days behind me than ahead. Taking your time and enjoying the scenery is crucial for your mental well being!
@jrdepew16 күн бұрын
Exactly my theme these days.
@scottbohannon58604 ай бұрын
All of your points are spot on JR! I also use my riding to reset my mind and break away from the stress and trials life can lump on us. Great video and I look forward to your next one! Thanks for taking us all along!!
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Absolutely!!
@bking44044 ай бұрын
Enjoy all your videos. Quite the pleasure and watching them. I too and I see your writer at 72. I really enjoyed your comments. At the end of the video it hit home especially growing older and how far one can push itself at that age. Just need to be aware. Don't overdo it and enjoy the ride so I know how you're feeling. Not much of a moto camper. I live in Pueblo, Colorado so when I go out down towards Silverton and that area I have a truck camper with a bike rack on the front of the old DR. Up on that and drive to my home base. I have a another senior partner in South fork and we just head out wherever we want to go. He was a logger for 30 years down in that area so he knows every trail and road. There is good riding partner. Get out the Colorado this year. Hope to see you. Going to try to hook up with Brock and you two guys put out the great the best videos there are. Keep up the great work. Hopefully see you in Colorado. Take care of my brother. Peace out
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
This season will see me doing more base camp rides like you describe. Thanks for watching.
@steverussell93404 ай бұрын
Good to see fellow seniors enjoying the moment! I’m hoping to travel from the U.K. and travel down to southern Spain 🇪🇸….you have proven that we don’t all want to do the gardening!
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Hah! So right you are. Have a fantastic journey.
@bogijons4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing, some real useful info for us older riders there.
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Thanks for reaching out!
@scottbohannon58604 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips JR! Excellent video. I love seeing the sights out west! Not much interesting riding here in central Illinois. My son and I are going to ride the Shawnee National Forest towards the end of March and see what we can find.
@johndevito42374 ай бұрын
Try the SOAL route in Southern Ohio. It goes through the Ohio Shawnee Forest. It even has some additional advanced loops.
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@joeblow19344 ай бұрын
That was a LOT of fun! As always, thanks for taking us along! 🛵
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@RJvidmoto3 ай бұрын
My new favorite channel!
@jonasrice91294 ай бұрын
Great video JR! Love watching your adventures. Keep living life to the fullest!
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Thanks! You too!
@AT2021Rocker4 ай бұрын
Love your videos!
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@motorclaw4 ай бұрын
Fantastic video! I love your commentary too, it really helps me get a feel for your experience and gets me excited about going to some of these places myself.
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed! Helps future content to know what resonates with viewers.
@mmxperformance83973 ай бұрын
Way to go! Great video! Thank you!
@jrdepew3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@RetiredAdventureRider4 ай бұрын
Great video. I appreciate the tips. Looking forward to getting out as soon as the weather improves.
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
You and me both! Looks like you have a good perspective on the sport and being retired.
@martincyr72594 ай бұрын
Always a joy watching your videos JR. Wishing you great health to pursue your motorcycle journyes this coming season. God bless.👍
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Thank You! Same to all.
@Liberty4Ever3 ай бұрын
I bought a G310GS for my 60th birthday to do stuff just like this. Thanks for the inspirational video. 15:08 - That whoopty do was almost a whoopty don't. My old guy moto camping tip - a good lay flat hammock. My creaky old bones do not like sleeping on the ground like a Neanderthal.
@jrdepew3 ай бұрын
Happy birthday!
@RoadDogSteve4 ай бұрын
Excellent views, terrain and tips. Well done... thanks
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@davidnightingale31574 ай бұрын
Well said and well done. Like your style
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Thanks. Great to hear guys are enjoying the content.
@seisamigos3974 ай бұрын
Nice synopsis JR. I'd watched your earlier series of the OBDR and this sums it up beautifully. Really good tips. Love the way you're talking yourself through the difficult sections. As an older usually solo rider I'm starting to ask myself many of those questions. So far so good. Enjoy the up coming riding season. Really enjoy your videos.
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@michaeldavison4304 ай бұрын
Some seriously beautiful country!
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Right!
@rhugh024 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed the video. Cheers.
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@orlandominichiello3 ай бұрын
Thanks for great video, inspires me to keep riding.
@jrdepew3 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@nitromodel6964 ай бұрын
That is absolutely awesome! Thanks for sharing. I hope to do that one day! I just got a DRZ400S and I setting it up for more offroad use.
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Go for it! The DRZ is a great bike that will serve you well. Thanks so much for watching.
@robertgullickson87584 ай бұрын
After watching several of your Adv videos, I have to say I really enjoyed this one. It is quick and yet very helpful. I can't wait to get back out there myself. Thanks JR
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@davea95024 ай бұрын
Another great video, I sure look forward to them! I also have a DR650 and pay attention to how you pack, tires you run, etc etc.. Sure appreciate the time & effort made to produce them. Thank you!!
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
That is awesome! My packing works well. Tires sometimes comes down to what's available.
@scottknapp17334 ай бұрын
Excellent! Still hoping to get out there on a bike someday soon! Love the Team Scout hat!
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
It's my go to cap. You still have one?
@jimcummins18934 ай бұрын
Another great video, JR. Thanks for taking us along. Would love to ride with you someday. #rideFHAT
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. Would be fun.
@vikingga4 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your adventures. I bought my DR650 to do exactly what you ARE doing... Mindful that you've got me by about 2 decades and still getting out to all those Backcountry Routes... an inspiration that I can do it as well. Thanks again.
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Great to hear!
@jimdobbie15714 ай бұрын
Old and in the way! 71 and on Quadra Island BC. DR 650 on the coast, across Canada, Philippines, Vietnam, Baja, etc. Keep on riding!
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Whow! I have a ways to catch up. Very cool.
@telefrk494 ай бұрын
Awesome!!
@ChrisSauer-oe5ve3 ай бұрын
Please how you are island jumping Sir 👏 I am very interested 🏍️
@jimdobbie15713 ай бұрын
BC Ferries.
@contentofcharacter3 ай бұрын
Hey Joe, I’m really enjoying your videos. I started riding an adventure motorcycle about 18 months ago. I’m looking forward to many new adventures as I retire from my career at the end of this year. I’ll only be 50 and Good Lord willing I’ll have many years of adventure ahead of me. Thanks for the inspiration. I hope to see you on the trail sometime.
@jrdepew3 ай бұрын
That is awesome to retire that young. Enjoy it!
@adventurod4 ай бұрын
Amazing perspective!
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@jamesbramblett33464 ай бұрын
All good Sage advice. I’m 52 and just starting to transition to the ADV style of riding. You inspire me. Thanks so much
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
That’s great. I think you will enjoy ADV.
@jerrycollison39294 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thx, bro!!
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
You bet!
@mart74043 ай бұрын
Glad you are able to get on the trail. Time is limited and you've got the right attitude. Blaze on and smooth trails...with some fun stuff in between.
@jrdepew3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching a the comment.
@babar691104 ай бұрын
Really good editing. Kudos!!
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!!
@alanspring84624 ай бұрын
❤ Happy I subscribed my friend.
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Thanks for subbing!
@ricardodossantosguggiana34584 ай бұрын
Sir, greath video, greath idea sharing your tips. Tank you from Brazil.
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
You are very welcome
@EyesUpMC4 ай бұрын
nice video, nice riding and a beautiful bike :D
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@alsnyder16604 ай бұрын
Nice video. Your tastes in solo riding, camping and mosquito avoidance are very similar to mine. Have fun, stay safe.
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@monsterslayer43174 ай бұрын
Wow, fantastic ride. A lot of gnarly sections. What a workout! Magnificent country though. Hats off to you tackling that solo. Just my kinda stuff, though I ride a street bike with ADV tires, so look for somewhat better road surface. Still wind up on roads like that some times, though. 65 yo, been riding since I was 9. Just got started packing a tent and bed roll the last few years. Love outdoors and the solitude. Really a salve to my soul.
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Something about having your house and needs strapped on behind you and heading out!
@vdr43634 ай бұрын
WELL DONE!...you rock......an inspiration for young and old.....
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. Your comment inspires me!
@vdr43634 ай бұрын
if you ever heading into California, Western Sierras, give me a holler, you have a place to camp and chill. Where are you located?@@jrdepew
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
My home is Virginia. I spend time in Washington (State) too. Hmm, maybe the N. Cal BDR this year? I need to find a way to bookmark offers like yours. Very nice.
@powderpig552 ай бұрын
Hello, I just stumbled on to your channel and really liked the video, I'll be watching some more. Im 69, also ride a DR. Did the Magruder corridor a couple years ago with some friends on a borrowed DRZ and was hooked on adventure riding. Thanks for making a great video, maybe I'll run into you on the trail someday!
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Welcome to the channel. You might check out these videos that include the MaGruder. I’ve ridden both directions on the DR. 2020, and 2022. Lots of DR travel including the TAT. STAY health and enjoy the rides. Motorcycle Camping- Too Old? / The Wilderness/ 3,500 Mile 2022 Series Ep1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnSnapmal6yhhpo.
@MrBokertov3 ай бұрын
So glad I found your channel! I am 65, Swiss expat living in Malaysia. Your BDR network of unpaved roads in the U.S. is really a dream. Thanks for sharing your experience as a senior ADV solo rider! And keep those videos coming!
@jrdepew3 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@RubiKonAdventures4 ай бұрын
Nice. I like how you did your gear video. Good approach to the subject. Also loved reliving the ORBDR as well. Hoping to do the NorCal BDR this fall. Taking off for the Trans Tiaga 1st of June. Maybe fit the Wyo BDR in between those trips. Best laid plans 😊. ~Grizz
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Oh the "best laid plans". But a Man with no plan is going nowhere! Enjoyed your ORBDR of course though I didn"t get as far south.
@timmoore66564 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great tips!
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
I really can use and appreciate the feedback. 🙂
@timmoore66564 ай бұрын
Get a drone, your channel will be that much better with footage from the air.
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
I may do that. Argh!
@sawdog0074 ай бұрын
Really good video and a good look at the Oregon BDR. I am 65 years old and retire this summer, also have a Honda 300 Rally that has already done the Washington and Idaho BDR's. Someday I hope I will be able to do the Trans America trail as my daughter lives close to the end of the trail in Pennsylvania. Trying to get my brother into BDR riding but he is more into riding our Harley Davidson motorcycles. Our bikes both have over 100K miles on them riding the western states, but it isn't nothing compared to the dirt of the BDR's. Keep up the great videos they are inspiring.
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Great to hear these older rider stories. I have two rides across the USA. The TAT in 2019 got me back into riding. Then WABDR, IDBDR, MABDR and WYBDR and ORBDR followed by return to Virginia on dirt. Got into videoing and most of the rides are on my channel. Love the freedom of the trail. Great to have a Brother to enjoy riding with.
@ortegastix4 ай бұрын
Brilliant!👍🏽
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Thanks
@Rickfoo144 ай бұрын
Thank you Jr :). I've been riding since I was a kid, I'm now 65. I had a accident almost exactly 1 year ago and thought I was done riding. I've discovered your channel just a month or so ago, and you have opened my eyes to entire new type of riding :)). Note- I've been off road riding for decades but had wrong bike, for my age and was still riding like I was young. Now I can get the proper bike and have a whole new adventure of riding to do! :))
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard. Glad the videos are being of some good.
@scapflci3 ай бұрын
Great vid! Turning 54 this year, gonna spend time doing exactly this.
@jrdepew3 ай бұрын
good plan
@johncollinsworth67544 ай бұрын
Great video - subscribed! Knowing how video cameras tend to flatten the perspective, the inclines and declines you rode were obviously very steep not to mention the rocks, sand and ash. Retired and looking forward to some moto camping myself this year.
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@TWTourist4 ай бұрын
Enjoyed your video. I’m 61 and double retiree and still can’t smell the roses. 🤣🤣 Stay young and ride on.
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Right on!
@ALinthePacificNW4 ай бұрын
Nice video JR, thank you for the tips. I wrote them down and plan to periodically review them as I ride into 60 this year... take care ... -AL
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Have fun! By no means covers the subject but some. Maybe another tip video?
@johnstahl56993 ай бұрын
Thanks JR, I love your closing statement. At 68 I’ve learned to leave my ego at home and not to ride over my abilities.
@jrdepew3 ай бұрын
That’s actually easier to do when solo unless your with close buddy. Good advice.
@CoastalADV4 ай бұрын
Started riding again at 61, Thank for being a great inspiration to all of us and love all those tips. I ride the Coastal Areas of the Gulf of Mexico mainly. Let me know if you every venture this way. I've bought a camera and just start posting on KZbin. Hope to be on the rode soon after taking care of a few things on my KLR 650 and finishing my recovery from open heart surgery. A friend gave me my KLR two weeks before my emergency surgery. Didn't have a heart attack and I'm recovering quickly. Hope springs eternal! Keep posting those videos! Thanks again.
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Heal up and enjoy that KLR. I have ridden a good deal of Florida's upper gulf coast. Try Apalachicola National Forest for some dirt.
@onerider8084 ай бұрын
Great episode; thanks. I ride and camp by myself a lot, and find I take less adventurous roads than I would if I was riding with someone else. I don’t have an InReach yet, so play it safer than I normally would.
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Sounds great! The InReach is worth it . Especially to my Wife and Daughters peace of mind.
@Hapfletcher4 ай бұрын
Very good video I'm pushing 65 now and still riding. Born and raised in Oregon. I ride a Gen 2 KLR but the DR is a great bike. I live in the Philippines now but I still make trips to Oregon to take the KLR out for adventure rides.. stay safe..
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Right on! The KLR will be waiting and anxious to roll!
@markjacobs39564 ай бұрын
Good stuff, JR. I, too, am up there in age. Nursing a sprained ankle now from a tip over. Wear good protective gear, especially BOOTS. I have moved to motel sleeping for a lighter load and only haul it for single overnight trips.
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Great tip! I should have included protective gear.
@kurtgriffioen99314 ай бұрын
I’m 68 just retired and ordered new bike , nice to see older guys going strong 💪 😂🎉
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Great. New Bike Day coming. Congrats on retirement.
@philsmith23464 ай бұрын
I'm 75, got a Beemer that outweighs me by SEVERAL hundred pounds, but she needs to be ridden this season, here in West Virginia. Thanks for the inspiration and practical tips. Enjoy the good old West, Sir!
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Awsome. We just do what we can while we can
@rainerjager82253 ай бұрын
Nice Video! Greetings from Germany....
@jrdepew3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! Nice to hear from you way over there.
@Badhagis3 ай бұрын
Tip: Don't just strap your things behind a strap, but actually wrap the strap(s) around it tightly, before tying it off. Then it is much less likely to slip out over rough terrain. Love your videos Sir, thanks for sharing!!
@jrdepew3 ай бұрын
Good tip!
@roberteads99954 ай бұрын
First senior channel that lives the dream that I live. I stay on the slab but live on the road with a cargo conversion camping and riding twistiest is the only diff. I’ll be 76 in April, don’t let the old in. Sub’d
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Cool. Would like to see your rig. Leaning towards your style in the future.
@roberteads99954 ай бұрын
@@jrdepew I can send some pics after I finish moving my daughter in Huntsville AL. I’d rather get a prostate exam than move
@painsrides36164 ай бұрын
Love your vids JR... Thanks for making them. I'm 56 and starting to dip my toes into ADV riding but I really can't get into it the way I'd like to until I retire.. So until then I'm focused on staying healthy, in shape and riding mostly enduro to keep developing my off-road skills.
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. Health and fitness are so important for the long game.
@painsrides36164 ай бұрын
@@jrdepew Cookies? .... 🤣
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Yes, please!
@leonbeck62544 ай бұрын
Hats off to you😉. Have street bikes love to ride. 73 have the time of my life🎉😂. Hate those flying bugs🤣🎅🏼🏍🇺🇸
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Two wheels is the answer!
@asmradogslife83 күн бұрын
Enjoyed the video!
@jrdepew2 күн бұрын
Yay! Thank you!
@papatorr36693 ай бұрын
Good video. The DR650 is such a great bike, I owned one as well as the KLR650 and F650GS DAKAR. It's probably mostly because I'm barely 5'4" but I found them all to be, in increasing severity: too big, too tall, and unnecessarily heavy loaded for off road, camping, and picking up. I consider my DR350 more than enough (a CRF300 too), but any 250 class is enough. Especially if you're taking your time, packing light, consider safety first, etc. and are a senior. Imagine falling off the downhill side of a trail with a loaded Tenere 700 or larger bike... fogetaboutit! You'll not get back on trail by yourself! So far my TW200 goes anywhere my XT225 goes, and the plan is to make a TW225 six speed! And don't rule out the CT90/110 with dual range hi/lo transmission if you're not going above 45mph roads. 😊
@jrdepew3 ай бұрын
Lots of good lighter weight options. I'll be on my WR250 this season.
@conniewaite13714 ай бұрын
Just found your channel and subbed.used to ride and camp before 12hr work days and raising kids.now retired at 70 and trying to get back into it.got a couple of small bikes just need practice and roynd out my camping gear . Hoping hubby will join me.want a cargo trailer to take the bikes with us as we camp.its a dream , working on the house as well.gotta make time,i know.spring is hear! Anxious to follow you for inspiration
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Sounds like a worthy plan. Thanks for subscribing. Lots of videos on the channel and though I haven’t done gear reviews you may pick up some ideas. Think big, start small.
@conniewaite13714 ай бұрын
@@jrdepew I have been following them for some time.thank you
@capoa6664 ай бұрын
you got my sub just because you ride the machine DR FUCKING 650 im not so old im 53 ,this easter gona do a off road trip with my trusty dr650se.
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
The DR has served me well.
@telefrk494 ай бұрын
Nice!!
@Tcchamp58774 ай бұрын
I’m 65 soon to be 66 retired and looking for that next adventure. I own a Rv and want to travel out west and have decided to trailer an adventure bike rather than tow a car. I’ll be a new rider so I’m taking a skills course in the spring and will be bike shopping after that. I do not plan to attempt anything like you’re doing but want to experience logging road’s to trails depending on where I am. Mostly I’ll be taking it easy and learning as I ride and to be safe more than anything else. Your video and editing are so well done. Happy travels and thanks for the inspiration..
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your plan. Sounds like a prudent approach and I am sure the skills course will be a great spring board for the rest of your summer. I plan to be out west again with bike and truck.
@larryambrose73024 ай бұрын
Excellent vid! I’m 74, been riding Street and Dirt since 18 yrs old. 2013 F6B Goldwing and 2003 XR650R Honda are my current rides. I’m definitely riding slower last few yrs.
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Two iconic bikes. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@davidcox89614 ай бұрын
Thanks JR, for sharing the tips and the beautiful pacific NW scenery. I'm in WA. I'm also a senior 75. Got a bike for the first time in 45 years, a BMW r1100rt, 97. Not for off road, that's for sure. I'm more inclined to get a small trail bike for that. I'm getting set up for moto camping. I'm going to head toward the West side of the Olympic's, along the coast. See how it goes, maybe keep going South along the coastal roads. Cheers Mate !
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
I would like to ride that coastal area. Beach camping mostly I assume.
@davidcox89614 ай бұрын
@@jrdepewI'm not sure what I'll find for camping. It's been way too long since I've been there.
@jimpalmer19693 ай бұрын
Nice to find this community of like minded and age correct. I'm 70 and ride an 85 Goldwing and a 72 CB450. I like to do MC camping in the GL in eastern OR. I like to ride the forest service roads and sometime wind up in the dirt. Good tips, thanks for the videos!
@jrdepew3 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@MADDOG100ful4 ай бұрын
Nice!!!
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@adventuremulemoto4 ай бұрын
Subbed!
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Thanks. Great name!
@richardmourdock2719Ай бұрын
I'm so envious of having mountain roads and views to enjoy. Indiana has none of those. And at age 73, I probably shouldn't be envious.. but the Super Tenere has been parked too long.
@jrdepewАй бұрын
Love the mountains.
@michaelmarchuk36923 ай бұрын
Thanks for the inspiration, I'm a 56 yo rider and look forward to riding when I'm 67! I'll share one of my tips with everyone, Bungee cords of any kind are the poorest excuse for securing anything on an off road motorcycle! Hence why he lost his tent. I always use conventional cam tightener style straps, never had an issue losing anything even when I've been tired and sloppy securing them. Riding a 2010 BMW GS 800 twin.
@jrdepew3 ай бұрын
Valid tip. Thanks.
@lawrence70654 ай бұрын
You West Coasters are so fortunate. Back East in Pennsylvania the riding is limited.
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
So true. I live in Virginia but fortunate to get out west some.
@ScooterintheSticks4 ай бұрын
Senior riding. On my mind of late. As I close in on my 70th birthday I've begun to feel new limitations riding off-road. Especially when I'm alone and out of cell phone range. Some adjustments are in order and some fall within your tips. I'm not sure I can safely pick up my Royal Enfield Himalayan anymore so I just purchased an Eastbound MotoWinch. That should help pick it up as long as I don't break an arm or leg. And I see you carry a Garmin device. That's on my to do list as well. And some more aggressive tires. One other thing I've done is purchase a Honda Trail 125. It's light and will go anywhere I would take my Himalayan off road. And even into rougher tracks and single trail that I wouldn't attempt with the bigger motorcycle. Getting older does change things. I just need to be paying close attention so I don't miss the signs... I loved watching your video. Beautiful ride and thoughts. Thank you.
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Thank you. Such great feed back. There is alot of info I didn't cover. So many of us are reaching that age to critically assess and make prudent changes. The Honda Trail looks like a hoot.
@lcurtsinger43134 ай бұрын
To me the limations have made things more enjoyable, i never thought slowing down woulc give me such a perspective, i take in more
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Definitely! One advantage of going solo too.
@alainmaurice53834 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for all the things you teach me. It's always very interesting to watch your videos. Do you have an adventure planned for summer 2024?
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Yes I have. Tennessee and Moab and?
@jasonmellor80694 ай бұрын
I’m with your brother, Two years ago I broke my leg while riding the Arizona BDR on my Yamaha T7. I spent the next six weeks contemplating my riding future . I decided I had two options quit riding or get a smaller bike OK only one option get a smaller bike last year I went back to Arizona and completed the route on my new DRZ 400 it made off-road riding fun again and a lot safer.
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
THIS! I will be riding my WR250R for most of this season.
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
And, the AZBDR is one I’d like to do.
@walterdannhardt74864 ай бұрын
Hello Joe, glad I came across your channel. I'm a fellow WR250R rider in Virginia (Roanoke) and have ridden a few times out west. I'm about 15yrs behind you and really happy to see that there's plenty of adventuring that can be done after retirement. I'm wondering, how do you get your bikes out there? Do you ride? Trailer? Ship? Thanks.
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Great. I hope to ride the 250 alot this summer. The DR was stored in Washington after riding the TAT in 2019 and I returned to ride it out there since. This past year after riding in Oregon I rode it back to Virginia. That series of vids are on my channel. Maybe run into you in Virginia this year.
@walterdannhardt74864 ай бұрын
Excellent, nice planning. I really enjoy taking the bikes to new places to ride, even though central VA is a heaven for dual sport riding. If your interested, I vlogged one of our trips to Colorado in 2018. Not near the quality of your videos, but I'm proud of my first attempt at it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioS0o2aBrdiMj6M I'll look out for you when I'm riding up in the GW National Forest. Ride Safe JR.
@themosaito4 ай бұрын
Tip #7 Never use bungees!!! or cargo nets!! (Even Rockstraps). I've lost stuff so many times, now if it doesn't fit into my panniers or my duffle, it doesn't come along. I've already assumed it's lost. I hate having clutter hanging off my bike. My packing is extremely compact and neat now.
@jrdepew4 ай бұрын
Good tip and something to be aware of, even with Rok Straps which in my case simply had not been snugged down enough.
@rustyspiker35694 ай бұрын
Very good video, I’am 77:riding partner is 76 going strong. How old would you be if you didn’t know when you were born? Age just a number. Keep on making video’s it will keep you young!! Happy Trails!