Chattahoochee BDRx Solo Camping Suzuki V Strom 800 DE adventure

[@PisgahGravelProject]

Super underrated platform. I've had mine for more than a year and have no issues. 13k miles. Much love from a soggy western NC

[@BilboBrappins]

I am super pleased with it. The more I ride it, the more I find it to be a right fit for me. Happy to hear its been a reliable ride for you as well!

[@bossrogulz]

Damn I never liked a channel name so much as much as this one REALLY SUITS FOR AN ADVENTURE 🤗

[@BilboBrappins]

I'm glad you like it! I thought it was pretty clever when it came to me. I'm going to name the series of my grand adventure I have planned starting next spring "There and Braap Again". I just hope I can learn to better the photography/editing to make it more enjoyable for others.

[@bossrogulz]

@ yup from one LOTR fan to another 🤗 There and Braap again sounds cool

[@patring620]

6:22 Is it really that hard to get that luggage cart through that mud puddle?

[@BilboBrappins]

Relatively, novice, worn 80/20 tires, as you say heavily laden, and solo...i was concerned.

[@lifelivedfuller2388]

Have you needed to upgrade the suspension at all? I saw that Ian from big rock moto over heated and possibly blew his rear shock on the NorCal BDR.

[@BilboBrappins]

I have considered it. There are a number of folks discussing it and having already followed through with upgrade. Either with Cogent Dynamics or Applied Technologies. I weigh 165lbs, and trimmed my "live off the bike" set up down to 75lbs. I'm able to get my sag to 1/3 and have a tiny bit of all compression, rebound and preload to play with. So, at the moment, im going to get my money's worth out of the Showas. If I blow them out or become a more skilled rider where I'm going faster and feel the control factor is jeopordized yes, i will be going with stiffer springs and valve work.

[@vaughndrew852]

Mate iv had de800 sence Dec 2023 put some motoz ralz tyers on I ride same type of bush tracks in Australia I put a 130 rear tyer but think a 140 rear would be better with the motoz ralz tyers you hammer it through them puddles no worries mate and go for the rino walk bags if you come off the bike you won't smash your legs up like them hard boxs

[@BilboBrappins]

Right on Vaughn! Sounds like heaps of fun. I ended up pickin' up Pirelli Scorpion Rally Adventour front n back, as the vendor was sold out of dual venture Motoz front and Rall Z rear. But next go round i will give em a go.

[@BilboBrappins]

Didn't see the entirety of your comment before, I just recieved some soft panniers and tank bag from Mosko Moto. Couple fellers on the Strom Trooper forum said they were compatible with the OEM racks so im gonna fit them on there this weekend.