Asphalt To Mud, 300 Mile Day - Utah/Nevada - Riding KLR650

The KLR650 was perfect for this ride.
This was a 300 mile loop out of Utah and up through the Nevada desert to have a look at the Big Rock Wilderness area and then on back into Utah. Mostly asphalt.
I decided to ride the dirt back into Utah after passing through the small town of Caliente, Nevada and felt I would more than likely make it through just fine.
You see, we had a huge weather system pass through a week earlier dumping lots of rain and snow and I was a little concerned about the dirt not being dirt but a mix of snow and mud instead that would sink my 500 pound KLR.
And I was close to being right. It got a little spicy on the final stretch and I had a few moments where the thought of getting the bike stuck in the mud and snow in a remote part of the high Utah desert might certainly be a possibility but I pushed through and completed the loop. Good fun indeed!
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[@precipiceofgrind]

Like The Video(s)? Hit That SUBSCRIBE!! Really Helps The Channel!! Thanks For Watching!!

[@KREllis-vr1ix]

KLR content is a much watch. Thanks for the continued coverage of this bike when others just moved on to different coverage. Youre down to earth and i appreciate that.

[@precipiceofgrind]

You're welcome, appreciate you watching!

[@retiredwaterdoctor]

And that's it......that is why I own a KLR......

[@rollingstone3017]

What a great ride. I used to ride my KLR250 (yes, 250) into Alaska wilderness, go up the side of a mountain and just shut ‘er off. Listening to the silence is a spiritual experience 😎☝🏼

[@rollingstone3017]

It's oddly rewarding to make it through those tough spots out in the wilderness. Exhilarating and terrifying. Then, back to civilization.

[@seisamigos397]

I was cringing 😟 every time you hit those wet stretches. Beautiful time of year to go through there with the snow in the mountains. Gorgeous scenery!!

[@punisherlj9438]

Another great video, I really like your KLR content, a bit more biased towards it since I have one. Car running the stop sign at the end of the trip was more dangerous than the slipper rutted out road.

[@precipiceofgrind]

Appreciate you watching!

[@trevor8049]

It's 64° here in my part of Missouri tomorrow. You've inspired me, I'm pulling out the DR650 for a spin.

[@precipiceofgrind]

Perfect! I'll take that temp anytime!

[@DiveTrainerDan]

Way better intro, the music was pretty good, too. Excellent adventure and glad you made it back. You have definitely become a better rider.

[@Cookiedust-h5o]

Wide open spaces galore! Thanks.

[@precipiceofgrind]

Absolutely! You're welcome, appreciate you watching!

[@paulherron4289]

I puckered up a couple times there. Thanks for sharing.

[@precipiceofgrind]

Heard that! Appreciate you watching!

[@Ghostrider-71]

Great video, thank you for posting. I am hoping to be a new KLR650 owner in a couple of weeks.

[@precipiceofgrind]

Thanks for watching!

[@wmbushUT]

Loves the route map at the beginning.. Great ride

[@tyee4u]

Thank you for changing up your intro. As a professional fishing guide for 35 years, I have been stuck with a hook more than my share but I still had to turn my head away for that part of your intro EVERY TIME 😂

[@kevincraig8257]

that would be fun exploring those remnants

[@donwatkins9769]

Another great video (KZbin) by Dave. You always make me smile and while enroute to Enterprise and and getting into the snow and mud I had to laugh. I thought for sure you would go down. I have been up there many times and had to turn around. Even in four wheel drive I felt like I was going to slid into a ditch. I guess I will wait a few more weeks before I do that ride. :-)

[@precipiceofgrind]

Got a little spooky out there but I made it, next time I'll listen to my gut and avoid the wrecked nerves! Thanks for watching!

[@RickRose]

Hey! First comment! Nice ride. Thanks for sharing.

[@precipiceofgrind]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@FnLn55]

When I saw the wet clay ruts up ahead, I was already looking for a place to fall. 🙂 You make good video. 👍👍

[@precipiceofgrind]

Appreciate you watching!

[@Chris-yy5pj]

I'm from Vegas, the reason there are no signs for big rock wilderness is due to the ease of Access for normal people. About 2 years ago some people vandalized the white river narrows archeological site and ruined it beyond repair, they got 2 years in jail each and a heavy fine. Most people don't know this but from the moment you enter the pahranagat valley till pioche there are likely thousands of petroglyphs and archeological sites dating back to at the earliest 8000 BC. The entire area is extremely protected by the Nevada department of wildlife. Infact there used to be at least 4 areas on 93 between Coyote springs and ash springs that you could stop and see petroglyphs at. Now they're all blocked off and hidden because of scumbags who ruin them for fun. I'm lucky to know where quite a few are but I don't tell people. You actually passed 3 sites in the Alamo area alone that were within hundreds of feet of us 93. It's a shame what happened to the history in that area

[@precipiceofgrind]

I regularly visit ancient sites throughout the Southwest, find the rock art fascinating. I can't wrap my mind around why anyone goes out of their way to vandalize ancient sites. I figured some areas around Alamo/Ash Springs were probably full of petroglyphs, just had the feeling..everything looked right for there to be an abundance of carvings. That whole area is extremely interesting. Appreciate you watching!

[@romanstravels6390]

#1 Ride Vlogger!!

[@rodneybutler7939]

THANKS, I also live where you live, so thanks for showing me these great places. My adventure bike V-Strom 1000 never been off-road, so I'm getting Honda 250F to learn to ride off-road !!

[@precipiceofgrind]

You're welcome, thanks for watching and congrats on your new Honda!

[@craigcook1571]

Beautiful country out there for sure. You have the same bike I have. Mines a 2022

[@dirtdad8478]

Very nice! I have owned lots of bikes and I still have a KLR in the garage!

[@precipiceofgrind]

Yeah, having a KLR in the garage is certainly a good thing! Thanks for watching!

[@michaelledford3315]

I love it when you're on the KLR! I have the Adventure model and you're correct the KLR excells on the ride you're on on this video. Where is Jen? Miss her. She motivates my wife.

[@precipiceofgrind]

Jen is busy with work and school, I give her a hard time weekly about riding! She'll catch a break in the summer, we have some trips planned.

[@DBrentMiller]

Beautiful country. I've been in that area a couple of times on a V-Strom 650. My son lived in St. George for a while and now in Springdale. I need to get out there again, but on my KLR next time.

[@precipiceofgrind]

Beautiful indeed! Thanks for watching!

[@chiptaxfree]

Great stuff thank you. Oddly enough I just landed in Vegas and heading to mesquite and St George utah.

[@precipiceofgrind]

Welcome to the desert, amigo.

[@BDKennels]

That's an interesting loop. Seems right up my KTM 390s alley. I'll put it on my to ride list. Thanks!

[@precipiceofgrind]

It's a good one! Thanks for watching!

[@billymc2681]

Great video and that ride looked awesome! Headed out on my '21 Himmy for a 100 mile (50/50 on/off road) here in SE Texas. This is the first route I have ever built on GPX planner so there is some excitement with that. Bringing lunch, snacks and water; just love this kind of riding.

[@precipiceofgrind]

Sounds good to me! Thanks for watching!

[@ewetho]

Beautiful ride!!! Bring the wife!!

[@MontanaDirtRoads]

Gonna be breaking out my gen 2 klr this weekend

[@precipiceofgrind]

Miss my Gen 2, might have to get another one down the line.

[@MontanaDirtRoads]

Ya their a good blend of comfort and reliability.

[@tommaples9174]

I have traveled a lot of Nevada but never been to caliente

[@precipiceofgrind]

Cool little town. Thanks for watching!

[@carlosrosario5489]

hey man , I really appreciate these KLR videos. im thinking of getting one and ran into your videos as I was doing my research on the bike. I have question on this video you posted. Right at minute 25:10 you said you had to do a battery change. Do you mean the KLR turned off and you had to change the battery? if so, what causes those things to happen?

[@precipiceofgrind]

No, I was talking about about the camera battery. My KLR still has stock battery and is a 2022 model, probably need to get a tender on it.

[@carlosrosario5489]

@@precipiceofgrind thank you!

[@Swamprbt]

I'm thinking strongly of getting me a klr650 I'm in Oklahoma I am thinking of riding to your part of the world I would like to trout fishing up there

[@Sybridox]

Any plans to do a BDR? I'm just getting into the adventure bike stuff here in Vegas. Got a T7 and 300 Rally. Maybe I'll see you on trail sometime!

[@precipiceofgrind]

Oh absolutely! Perhaps in the Fall I'll give the Utah BDR a shot. You got your bases covered with those two bikes, enjoy and thanks for watching!

[@seanhewitt2521]

Not big on mud myself!

[@randyedwards6702]

Nice ride, are you running Tusk DSport tire front and back? If so how's the cupping on the front tire?

[@precipiceofgrind]

Yes, Tusk D Sports front and back. No cupping, tires are still fairly new.

[@X-7-JAMES]

Would a Honda CRF300L Rally have made it through the clay if it was wetter, or would even a dual sport struggle in those conditions?

[@Otterb0x]

You still riding stock seat?

[@precipiceofgrind]

Yes, still stock seat. I find it pretty comfortable.

[@chiptaxfree]

What tires are you running on that right now? From Omaha Nebraska

[@precipiceofgrind]

Tusk D Sports. Great tires, got them on all my Dual Sports. A little noisy on the highway/interstate, other than that...awesome.

[@chiptaxfree]

@@precipiceofgrind are you the same tusk rear tire. But I put a golden fatty up front it's better in the sand and gravel for me in about 10 of my buddies.

[@marcelorodriguezdelafuente3330]

What is the name and brand of your hand covers [ Hippos ?]

[@precipiceofgrind]

Hippo Hands - Rogue Model

[@JohnDoe-1000xt]

300 miles in a day on a gen 3 KLR 650....come on admit it, just a tad bit of monkey butt with a sprinkle of risky mud pie.. coolness for sure

[@SunShine-yd5xu]

No matter how confident and experienced rider you are, doing a trip like that alone is pure stupidity. I don’t care if the rider goes hundreds of miles into wilderness as long as there are at least 2 or 3 riders together.