Honda CRF 300L Idaho-Montana 2000 mile Adventure Ride

[@DaveGWIS]

Man, it doesn't matter which subject you turn your attention to Juan - little planes, big planes, boats, bikes, dams, forest fires .... - it is ALWAYS bang-on interesting and informative. Fabulous work. Thank you.

[@andrewgurney6019]

Two guys with so much knowledge

[@woodwelder]

It should be Jim not Jenny …🤔😏..?

[@coloffroad]

That’s my home country and I’ve done those roads many times, only once on a motorcycle and that was 35 years ago. I recognized ‘Wallace immediately. Have a great fun trip. Wish I was there.

[@RaoulThomas007]

Wallace really looked sharp!

[@lauraholtkamp9564]

I recognized Wallace right away!

[@wyomingadventures]

Nice to see you on another bike trip with Jenny. She knows so much about motorcycles. Like your new bikes.

[@gyrateful]

Noraly from Itchy Boots is riding this bike from South America to Alaska. She is currently in Mexico, about to enter Calif. She says tires (rubber not wheels) can change the seat height by 5 cm. Her only problem is getting parts in Latin America for the 300.

[@stewartsmith1947]

I watch her ! Love her videos.

[@motomitchuk4384]

I think you mean 5mm

[@ladytradiej8027]

@@motomitchuk4384 5 mm isn't much, I wouldn't think 5 mm would be noticeable, 5 cm / 50 mm sounds a lot, but at least you'd notice that. 🤔

[@lexteakmialoki5544]

Juan, have you watched any of Itchy Boots YT channel. She is riding a CRF300 from South America to Alaska. She rides all over the world. Noraly speaks highly of that bike.

[@Jack-ne8vm]

I don't think Noraly's has the Rally Raid suspension

[@lexteakmialoki5544]

@@Jack-ne8vm Yes I think that is correct. I left her a comment about this video. Seems a lot of good info. If you notice in her vids she seems to struggle getting her leg up and over the seat. Maybe some of these mods could make a difference. The smaller tubeless tires was also very interesting. The way the bike has been performing for her I see her riding it for a few years, she beats it up pretty bad and it keeps ticking.

[@SwitchMonkey]

I rode street bikes and dirt bikes most of my life until I got married and had children. I turned in my motorcycle card for the family (still have my license.) My favorite was my Honda XR650, I rode everywhere, mud, snow, highway 10. This video makes me want to go out and get an enduro. I’m 61, children are grown, why not?

[@carltrano1325]

I am feeling the same way at 53 . Agreed on the 650r but I think I would switch to a ktm instead I believe they have better options. But would need a Saddle upgrade as they believe their seats should be made out of granite From the factory.

[@doobielawson702]

I'm 48, I ride mostly offroad on a 300L. One of my riding buddy's is 72 or 73, he loves his WR250R. Those are great bikes if you're tall enough.

[@jcheck6]

@@doobielawson702 Any regrets with the 300L? Wished you had the Rally version? I had a 250 and really interested in the 300 now that I have seen it.

[@doobielawson702]

@@jcheck6 no regrets at all. I like the 300 much more. The tranny and clutch are much better. I am happy with the non-rally version as I like to keep the bike feeling as light and nimble as possible. I don't moto camp. Most of the time we trailer to an area and go from there. I think if you liked the 250 you will like the 300 more. I did get the ABS version. I haven't turned it off even when riding offroad. The rear end never tries to pass me up, especially on steep declines. I have loved the bike so far.

[@jcheck6]

@@doobielawson702 Thanks for the quick reply Doobie!! You ride like I do, no camping and trailer the bike. Spent the last couple of hours watching reviews of the Rally version wondering if I would really need the larger tank. Thanks again.

[@mitsnevets]

great video update Brownie have fun and cant wait to see where you are at the next one !

[@joemehere1151]

Wow, Jenny sure knows her stuff! Great to see you two on the trails again. Be well and have fun!

[@ChuckMahon]

Fantastic JB! Great video. I bought a BMW G310GS based on your last work with Jenny - and it's been awesome! Keep the adventure going! Thank you JB and Jenny!

[@johnblecker4206]

Very glad that you found the time to go ridding with jenny again and enjoy your shelfs.

[@ronframe387]

Can't wait to travel with you again! Thanks for taking us along!

[@ScottHiddelston]

You’re at the start of the Hiawatha Trail Juan. It’s a don’t miss !!!

[@paulmcneil5529]

I love your motorcycle videos I used to live in Truckee for years.

[@michaelsteven1090]

Great!..love the aviation stuff but I found your channel years ago as we share the same KTM 300 XCW..

[@donaldadams9823]

Itchy Boots (KZbin) is on a Honda Rally 300 headed north. Now in Baja from Ecuador going to Alaska.

[@smacdiesel]

I Rally Raided my BMW g310gs because of your past video with this nice lady.

[@bigjeff1291]

A few years ago on a MC ride from Ohio to California, I rode (in late summer) across the northern border states and south down through Montana and Wyoming. Stayed in Red Lodge Montana one night. The next morning the ride over the Continental Divide was just unbelievable. The Divide still had huge “boulders” of ice on it. I’m taking that route again this year -I can’t wait to see all its beauty again.

[@happyhome41]

I love this -- motorcycle rider myself (primarily utilitarian). And your and your wonderful companions' experiential take with profound subject knowledge -- just wonderful.

[@robg3545]

Wow between you and itchyBoots, I have never had such an urge to take off on a Honda 300 across a continent !

[@stewartsmith1947]

Love Itchy Boots !

[@nchristensen3309]

Itchyboots and Jenny would be a great collab

[@Moondoggy1941]

Finally Juan is back in the saddle again, it is good to see Jenny again as well.

[@seavee2000]

I am extremely envious, you are so lucky to be able to experience this type of riding. Unfortunately, as a disabled rider my off road days are long gone, but boy,what I'd give to do what you are doing. Safe travels and enjoy the amazing locations you pass through.

[@Mauipat]

Spent 4.5 months last year doing 12,500 mile on a 2014 CRF 250 doing the western half of the U.S. Good to see you back on the trail and enjoy seeing the modes. The 300 is definitly a nice improvement over the 250, could have use the extra power in the wind. Enjoy your riding videos, and am looking forward to more. If you feel like it I took over 60 videos of my trip last summer and have them posted on KZbin under the name Pat McGuinness. They get better as I go along. Aloha Pat

[@richb313]

Thanks for sharing your trip. Have ridden thousands of miles on motorcycles from Honda 90's to Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide the majority of miles on Honda 750 F model.

[@aussiebloke609]

I recently acquired a '79 CB750-F, and it's turned out to be a lovely bike for long trips. Done about 1500 miles in the last month and I'm just loving it. 👍 Think I'm going to find myself a set of hard bags next so I don't have to strap everything onto the seat in a duffel bag.

[@richb313]

@@aussiebloke609 Great bike biggest issue was stretching chains until my brother ran it without oil while I was working in Mexico for a month.

[@thomassawicki2065]

Wow you 2 are so well equipped for your ride. I like all the explanation about your gear. You would make "Mr. Know-It-All " proud .

[@thecalloftheroad]

Loved seeing your adventure setup for the bikes, and as soon as I saw your background, I knew that was Wallace, welcome to the neighborhood!

[@BTimmer]

Great intro. I've ridden all over Western Montana leading the Best of Montana 1000 dual sport rides for 10 years. You've got some great riding ahead of you!

[@johnnydodge]

She makes me smile. How awesome is it to meet a biker lady. Her knowledgeable is appreciated. Thank you nice lady and yes that is from Smokey and the bandit Sheriff Justice

[@catfishgray3696]

JUAN, YOU AND JENNY HAVE A GREAT TIME, BE SAFE, CAN'T WAIT FOR A UPDATE...

[@gasdive]

This is the fourth channel I subscribe to that's had a CRF300L and CRF300 Rally based episode in the last two days.

[@737tech]

Let me guess. Itchy Boots.

[@dennisbailey4296]

I agree with Elliot that's definitely the same bike only the Rally version that Itchy Boots uses and has been using for many months now. She finds it a great mix fir on and off road trips!! All the best from Surrey BC Canada

[@glinleyt]

Jenny is so well spoken! Love listening to her and she knows a fair amount about bikes! Respect.

[@johnf650dakar]

Brilliant to see you meet up, I followed Jenny and Piglet for years on their adventures

[@240LTS]

... Just subscribed w/the bell ... 4/11/2023. I'm on the east coast, MD. and my brother is in Montana. He just got a KTM 890 Adventure. Going to send him a link to this video. Looking forward to more of your content. Thank you . Jeff .

[@tomsbigtrucks]

Juan love the motorcycle videos hope you can catch up with Itchy Boots on her way to Alaska she’s in Baja on her Honda named Alaska headed your way. Keep up the great content!! Cheers TA

[@cedarkey]

Jenny is a wealth of knowledge , and interesting to listen to. 👍

[@davidnelson6893]

Yes she a pro

[@keithwahamaki2329]

Oh, so cool to see more motorcycle stuff from you Juan! I love all your videos but the moto stuff is my favorite because I can get out there and ride too! So much fun to see Jenny again too! Thank you so much, both of you! God bless you!

[@frankz5864]

Nice to see you can make the less race oriented Honda’s a bit more refined. Jeez Juan, are you ever not on the move? 😂

[@paulcontreras3264]

Wow, what a great adventure! I really enjoy the on trail updates. Thanks to both of you for allowing us to come along!

[@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV]

Hi Juan and Jenny great to see you out there in this magical country. These are the most underrated bikes out there. Highly capable. Particularly now they have the Rally Raid Products suspension.

[@blancolirio]

Yeah! Thanks David! "Cheaper than Chips!" J. Mitchenson.

[@retiredpd]

I really liked your earlier stuff with the CB500, And my goal is to do some of these trips from time to time but now I'm thinking the 300 might be a better bike for a trip like that. Thanks for taking us with you 👍👍

[@jcheck6]

I agree about the 300. I owned a Honda 250 but I think the 300 is just the answer. Something light enough to pick up.

[@stewartsmith1947]

Juan, you need to get up with " Itchy Boots ( Noralay )" on her way to Alaska !

[@brucecate2465]

Sounds like a great trip, wish I was young enough to do a ride like that. There is another channel I follow "Itchy Boots" and it's a young lady from The Netherlands that rides a very similar bike. She travels around the world on motorcycles and is currently posting videos of her trip starting from somewhere in South America (Chile I think) to Alaska. Her current videos have her somewhere in Baja, Mexico.

[@GunnarLof]

Itchy Boots is a channel I can highly recommend! Agreed. 👍

[@greyjay9202]

Itchy Boots (Noraly) is an amazing gal. Smart as a whip, down to earth, and an epic world traveler.

[@ntahater]

Good to see Jenny. Smart move to tubeless, she got quite a workout a couple years ago fixing a flat tube. Are you two doing the Rubicon again? That one was an a $$ kicker. Nice landscape.

[@gregknipe8772]

you two make a fast moving, informative, entertaining show. thank you.

[@400_billion_suns]

Awesome video! I grew up in the Idaho mountains a bit south of there and miss riding dirt bikes in that scenery so much. You might go through my hometown on your loop back from Montana. Safe travels and have fun!!!

[@tomdchi12]

Sounds like a fantastic trip. Motorcycling never really stuck for me after I learned the basics, but backcountry mountain trips sound amazing. Looking forward to updates.

[@_Ben4810]

Always good when Jenny's on.....👌👌👌

[@lockedin60]

Juan I love it when I can line up a landmark building with what your video is revealing. I had never heard of Wallace Idaho. What a lovely small town. I may never visit it physically but being able to see what the town looks like through the lens of Google Maps is quiet the treat. Just getting a snapshot of the history as revealed in Wikipedia shows how our great nation is full of little gems that dot the vast network of roads. You do give us a little sneak peak when you include your audience on your annual get-away-from-it-all trail bike rides.

[@BoatingBiker]

Well, Ive been looking at thew two CRF flavours and I have to say the L model really ticks all the boxes. The suspension upgrade looks like a no brainer. Jenny certainly knows her bikes!

[@mikestewartakastewie5685]

Excellent Juan!!! Something else I loved doing besides flying…. Long motorcycle trips!! Especially the western part of the country!!! Montana Wyoming Colorado Idaho…. All the stuff you see and smell… it’s just awesome freedom!!!

[@Starboatbuilder]

Hi It is good to see you are expanding your tourist guild to skills out side of Northern California. You make seeing USofA a good experience. Per haps it is distance from Washington DC that helps.

[@turbofanlover]

Have a safe and very fun trip, you two! :)

[@donalddodson7365]

Super! I want to go, but ... So great to vicariously experience your trip. See you ... somewhere? 😎

[@annemacleod1421]

I’ve never ridden a motor bike and have no wish to…but listening to Jenny speak about bikes with such knowledge and humorous retorts to the cheeky Juan’s B, keeps me here! I did watch a later vid about your campsite…as I did last year…love seeing the great American ‘outback’. 🇳🇿🇳🇿🐑🐑NZ

[@HardRockMaster7577]

Wow...You're livin' the dream!!!

[@mzrcnn]

Have fun and enjoy the ride!

[@johnbaskett2309]

The Silver Valley was my old stompin' grounds. Graduated from Kellogg High School in '69. Did you come up the St Joe and over Moon Pass into Wallace Juan?

[@2715bunky]

Isn't the CRF300 the same bike that Noralee of the "itchyboots" KZbin creator rides?

[@737tech]

Yeah. I want one too.

[@rogerbushong3464]

I'm watching the video right now . Sure wish I knew you were going to be in Wallace. I Live about 15 miles West of there. I would have fired up my bike and met you in Wallace. Enjoy the ride.

[@ageofexploring]

Jenny is an amazing rider and person! I had the privilege of meeting and talking with her at the CA HUTM.

[@digdug1577]

wow, what fun! this is your cool young double life juan! lol. ambitious trip, off grid, without the internet (mostly), no windshield, no wildfire smoke (yet), record heat, a cool new sorted bike and a woman speaking british? who's the motorcycle tech expert, how cool is this? Is this Idaho or the future?

[@davidfarrish3768]

Who needs editing, this was great, just like normal conversations. Well done 👍

[@RobotWillie]

Lol thats cool Juan to see you someplace I have been a dozen times at least, my family used to go to Wallace every summer on the short drive from here in Spokane, WA. Its a cute little town and my mom and grandma (may she RIP) loved going to the antique shops. And I actually have family around Idaho such as close by to Spokane in Post Falls and a little farther south in Lewiston (of course you covered the pilot who crashed there a year ago recently). But I am a Washington Patriot and still love where I live and grew up more.

[@moonshiner5412]

I found out about the Avenza app when I purchased a Benchmark map of Montana. It is great! I got Montana, Wyoming and Colorado right now. Will be adding Idaho and Utah maps. I love the detail and the tracking. Aren't those bikes similar to the one Noraly rides? On to the next video!

[@mrdddeeezzzweldor5039]

Your BDR riding is how I found blancolirio in the first place. This is the content I most enjoy (not that other content is bad in any way). Build the adventure!

[@Erik-gg2vb]

Awesome you are out and exploring. I'm going to do some BDR this fall too, I hope.

[@chrisgossman6512]

Nice to see Jenny again. What a wealth of knowledge. Thanks Juan for sharing 😀. Happy subscriber 😊! Hope you have a great ride.

[@steveegbert7429]

Very cool! The Hondas look like about the perfect trail bike. Did you take Canyon Creek out of Wallace over to Montana?

[@baomao7243]

I was REALLY hoping this was Alaska to Tierra del Fuego. Don’t go soft on us now, Juan !

[@stephenreese5921]

Noraly Schumacher (Itchy Boots on KZbin) a Dutch woman from the Nederlands, who speaks English, is on a Honda CRF300L and is in Mexico now heading to Alaska. She has driven the world and now is on the South American route North having already accomplished the South African to Europe portion of her journey. Her beauty, both physical and personality, are infectious. She’s a trained Geologist with an explorers mindset. I watch her every posting. “Let’s Go!” Is her call to arms.

[@rickgpz1209]

Schumacher is German I think. Noraly's last name is Schoenmaker.

[@stephenreese5921]

@@rickgpz1209 I stand corrected. In my defense, I only saw it once on all the videos she had posted. Thank You!

[@bmwboxerniedersachsen5719]

@@stephenreese5921 Sorry,but she rides a CRF 300 Rally with bigger fairing and tank capacity than the CRF 300 l. Greetings from germany 😉

[@wandmb2623]

Looks like you might’ve enjoyed lunch at The Blackboard Cafe. A great place to stop on the way back from skiing at Lookout mountain.

[@biketothetop]

Juan, cool to see you're still riding in Idaho. I'm in Stanley, ID for the summer :-) Please look me up if you have a chance to come through town on your trip!

[@maryhines322]

There's a Dutch gal that has one of these but box stock, she bought it in Holland, flew it to Ecuador? and is riding it loaded to Alaska. It is as reliable as a hammer, she changes tires, filters, and oil and hits the starter and goes. When it tips over she can pick it up, pry it out of the mud, it goes over mountains and through the rivers. A very under-rated bike. Great big bikes are for coffee shops and bragging, not off road

[@travelingwithrick]

Noraly, itchy boots, is one of favorite channels. She is amazing. Speaks Spanish for her solo rides through South amd Central American. And the greatest attitude.

[@tazmod7272]

Watch Itchy Boots, from the Netherlands. She is in Mexico now heading for Alaska on her Honda 300.

[@gilgarcia3008]

Watching Noraly travel the world is pretty great. I’ve been watching her since the first season! She’s in the US already.

[@bluetoast8584]

Itchy boots just crashed and need some prayers.

[@tazmod7272]

@@bluetoast8584 : I saw something on Facebook from her

[@americandualsportrvifeadve3153]

You guys should stop by Lochsa Lodge on hwy 12 in Idaho. I'm up here working great food, place to sleep and miles of dirt to ride.

[@doc650adventures]

Awesome stuff Juan! It is so great to see you are part of the Dual Sport/ Adventure Bike Community! So many great people in this sport. Looking forward to seeing you two out riding the BDR in Idaho and Montana. Great rundown of the Honda 300L. Cheers!

[@roberth7894]

The Dutch youtuber Itchyboots runs a rally version of your Honda, seems like a great bike for long distance + off road travel. Happy journey!

[@jonlongmire]

This video contains a lot of very valuable information. Love the suspension upgrades

[@sdefiel3719]

Damn! Planes and bikes! Can it get any better than this? I've owned three Pipers, two Kawis, two Yamis, a Honda, RE, KTM and four Harleys. My only regret is that I'm so busy now. I'd kill to be out west this week. Yeah, I'm jealous! S

[@deltabravo1257]

AWESOME TRIP! I’m just west in Spokane. The NP railroad depot is a must visit in Wallace if you had the time. I will have to find your info on FB to check out more photos. I’m doing the WABDR in a few weeks. IDBDR is on my agenda for next year.

[@069FS]

Greeeeen - with envy... Bikes, and ground, you lucky people!

[@lylemorse6959]

Hello Juan, I love your flying channel, but now following you on your motorcycle exploits. I live in Jackson WY and have some amazing back country to ride here. Like Honda, but I am a KTM guy!

[@derekpirie9188]

Watch Itchy Boots, Noraly & Alaska her Honda CRF 300L on their way from South America ( currently in Baja Mexico ) to Alaska. One tough Bike and even a tougher Rider.

[@alanaspurling6469]

That’s a really nice set up Juan. My preference is for well kept asphalt and high speed corners, while my girlfriend has a Yamaha XT-250. Watching your video has me thinking: I’ve been doing suspension work on my CBR250R track motorcycle, maybe I should help Eva with her trails motorcycle…

[@michaelthompson7570]

Have a honda 300 too,,a rebel. Could not keep up with you two on the bdr but the bike does good on the highway. Surprised you are not rocking some saddle bags. Guess bare bones is the best but I need tools and tire kits and just to ride five miles uptown. Been longing for the two of you back on a bdr,,,thanks

[@jimfeldman4035]

He's using the Giant Loop rackless system, no saddle bags needed

[@billyhillk5726]

Amazing ⚡⚡👍🇺🇸. Thank you Juan 👍

[@monocogenit1]

Cool video. Love my dually. I have a xr650l...bit bigger/older brother. Bike just keeps on running, change the oil every once in a while. Very versatile style of bikes.

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Sweet! Another adventure! Looking forward to your footage! 👍😎👍

[@timhockersmith3934]

Sounds like you’re having a blast! Good luck on the remainder of your trip.

[@perpetualmoto]

Awesome Bikes! Wish I had one of those when I rode down to central America from Washington State and back....did it on a DR650 but I had a 6 gallon tank with a 350+ mile range.

[@tysoncott7402]

juan i liked your vids before but now i really like them, i had no idea that you were a motorsicle man!!! Motorcycles (not harleys) are my life 🤘

[@RealRickCox]

I'm driving to Boise tomorrow to buy another motorcycle... wish I could ride to where you're at and join you! :D

[@carltrano1325]

Jenny’s Knowledge is quite impressive.

[@davidnelson6893]

Yes she is pro

[@leemccready4652]

Awesome bikes. I have been trying to find one for over a year. Also, you're heading to my part of the country. St Regis to Flathead to Glacier then back south through Lincoln, Garnet, Philipsburg, Skalkaho, Hamilton, Wisdom, and Dillon is a great loop.

[@justacoupleofkids320]

Thanks for the tip on Avenza map apps, we do Jeep trail rides in the southwest and these maps sound like they will be very useful.

[@donrumsey]

That’s awesome, Juan! Wallace is BEA-utiful! Dantes Peak locale… happy trails!

[@ianferrier235]

Great to see you guys back together Juan, hope you record your trip.👍🏻👍🏻

[@nobaloneymahoney7940]

Almost positive Juan will. He better 🤪

[@highwayman1218]

Nice ride! Super jelly! I usually try to do a multi state tour with friends thru the west States at least once a year on ADVs (1200s). Thats a hell of a ride on 300s! 👍👍 to ya!

[@johnleinen7167]

Hopefully ITCHY BOOTS will see this soon.