Idaho BDR 2021: A Solo Journey

[@rbrucerogers]

I appreciate your sharing the hard times & falls. They tell me more about what it's like than the polished videos that gloss over the problems.

[@pinnacleroofing9841]

that was nice of your Dr's office to loan you the soundtrack ; -) great show, thanks for posting

[@daveylocker8]

Hey, I love seeing a gen 1 KLR still doing it. I love my 2015 gen 2, and am planning a TAT trip from CO to TN then FL next month. Felt for you on the two drops. These guys are not fun to pick up, but this is what separates us from the rest of the motorcycle world. Each big trip is a when never an if.

[@bertbirge3617]

Thank you for the great footage of your trip!! Well done sir!!

[@jeffjohnson2349]

Thank you for the Idaho BDR tour. Very helpful. Well done!

[@nathanbanks7091]

1st Gen KLR is an awesome bike for backroad travel. I love mine. I couldn't tell in the video if you were running a fork brace, but that combined with progressive rate fork springs completely transformed mine. So much better handling in the rough stuff. Thanks for sharing!

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

No fork brace, but it's something I have definitely considered getting. Thanks for the info!

[@advridertim]

Nice video, that creek crossing brings back some memories when I crossed it a couple of years ago on my fully loaded weestorm the water was much higher and faster flowing, back then it took all 3 of us to walk each bike across. nice that your music wasn't way louder that your voice, good drone work without being to much, good camara work. we only made it as far as Lolo the snow got to deep. may get to finnish it this coming july or do the new WYBDR insted after doing the CDT....

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

That crossing would be no joke if the water was higher. I'm super excited about doing the WYBDR, the teaser video looks awesome. The CDT is on my list to do as well. Thanks for watching!

[@Ron_Ackerman]

Nice trip, Thanks for sharing. Love my KLR

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

Nothing beats a KLR!

[@ccwillia]

You did better filming than me. Drone shots, multiple cameras. You did it a month after me and the air was a lot less smoky too. At 9:10 you killed your motorcycle at the creek crossing EXACTLY where I did. Great footage, thanks for sharing!

[@theruffiankj4164]

As a gen 1 KLR rider from the desert backcountry and rimlands of Southern Africa, I found this resonant. Nothing like being out on your own in hillcountry and dropping your bike on technical roads with no one else around ...!

[@johnwgibson24]

Right and here you wont have to worry about being kidnapped and raped, or stomped by a gorilla,

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

Southern Africa must be an awesome place to be an adventure rider! thanks for watching

[@podthewelder]

Neat video!! I’m a solo rider too next door in Portland!! Good stuff out and around the PNW!!! Thanx!!🤙🍻

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

The PNW is the best!

[@GIDDYUPADVENTURES]

I love riding in Idaho. Cool video

[@eladionunez2032]

Idaho looks beautiful. Nice view on those trails

[@cabbey8374]

Great video. I hope to ride the IBDR in 2022

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

You'll love it. It was an absolute blast!

[@tylerseely]

Great video! Trying to convince myself to sell my MT09 and get a KLR or DR650. Love those bikes and have always wanted one.

[@davidskeen4000]

Just do it !

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

Honestly, the KLR does the twisties and highways better than you would expect. I had a Versys 650 for years, and the KLR couldn't match it, but it wasn't super far off.

[@motoroadtraveler9839]

Nicely done. Great videos. Like seeing the route on the map. I would enjoy seeing more with you at the campsite, setting up, eating etc. That's part of the journey. Thanks.

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

Thanks! I really appreciate the input. That's one of those things I know I should do, but usually at the end of the day I just want to set up camp and eat haha

[@dutch6849]

Great job on this video. I am planning on riding it next summer. Your video is super helpful!

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

Thanks! You'll have a blast, the ride is so fun!

[@joshuawatkins3253]

Great video! Love the music and the relaxed feel of the journey. I'm considering riding a lot of this solo so this was helpful. Subbed :)

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

Thanks man! I think if you have some experience solo touring then this is pretty easily manageable solo. You will have a blast out there!

[@johnnymashedpotatoes9978]

I agree! So many people add that cheesy imovie guitar loop to their videos and it just kills it. I personally prefer to hear nothing but engine but this was pretty cool!

[@butcherknife59knife46]

Great ride dirt or pavement. Adventure on a motorbike Nothing like it. Sights smells and sounds. Camping cooking and riding. Around Bend Oregon out !

[@thepacotheas]

I really enjoy the way you travel ... nice bike, good speed, good philosophie, you're a nice man ... very interesting ...thank you from France ...:)

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

Thanks! When I made this video I thought a couple people would maybe see it, but it was mostly just a thing to show my friends. Its amazing to hear someone all the way from France watched. Merci!

[@alexproductionsnocopyright]

Thank you for using my music! ❤

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

Thanks for putting out there for me to use!

[@glenncharles6622]

Great music!!

[@glenncharles6622]

Great video. Thanks for sharing!!

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

Thanks for watching!

[@acct19]

Great job with the cinematography and editing. Very relatable ; your coming from a good place w your presentation , sequence and dialogue. Prop’s to your Gen 1 KLR which agin makes it all the more easy to identify with. Thx for taking us along w u!

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

Thanks for watching, the Gen 1 KLR is a champ!

[@MichaelNewcomb2015]

Wonderful Video! How refreshing to see such a well made video of a "BDR ride." As a fellow KLR Rider and looking forward to doing my first BDR as soon as I find someone to ride with, I thoroughly enjoyed your story. I subscribed and I'm looking forward to seeing anything else you produce.

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

Thanks for that! You and your KLR will have a good time for sure! Hopefully a few more trip videos in 2022 for me!

[@aroundonabike5028]

Just found your channel now, and I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos. We have a similar way of filming, editing, and telling a story.

[@larryhudgins6988]

Great job sir, thanks for taking us along for the ride.

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

Thanks for watching!

[@RogerLohrum]

great video,enjoyed seeing your adventure.

[@markgardner8542]

Dude! I so feel your pain when you dumped it twice in 5 feet. Love that color on the KLR! I just upgraded to a Honda Africa Twin. But I couldn't part w my KLR! So now I have a buddy bike!

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

Yeah, picking it up the first time was no big deal, but twice that quick is tough. The Africa Twin looks sweet! It's hard to beat the basic go anywhere of the KLR though.

[@tomvesely]

I enjoyed the video. Thanks for keeping it real.

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

Thanks for watching!

[@woongtv-naturehealing273]

Hello! My new friend. Wow! It's a motorcycle trip video that gives people fun, adventure, and healing. Especially, the scenery of nature is fantastic. Have a happy end of the year. 👍👍👍🤙👌

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

Thank you very much!

[@mhilde7744]

Nicely DONE! I enjoyed that!!👍

[@PaulTrujillo1122]

Hey Brother, nice video! Retiring from the Military in 2023 and super excited to be bringing my R1200GS home with me. I’ll be settling down in southern Idaho upon retirement and am so looking forward to doing the IdahoBDR! Maybe I’ll see you on the road or trail in the future.

[@ericjackson318]

Thanks for sharing. Great setup. So much work to record a solo route and we appreciate it. Great soundtrack as well. Keep rolling!

[@mikethompson2007]

Nice job on the solo effort! Great footage both go pro and drone! We rode north to south 5 years ago and got kicked out below lowman due to fire closures so want to come back and do the whole thing again. Passed this summer because of the smoke as the views of the mountain ranges are so great that is a big part of the ride. You missed some cool stuff up by blue cabin and on both sides of wallace but I see you found the train tunnels. Hopefully summer of 22, california won't be polluting north america with their annual forest fire festival and we can get a ride in!

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

I was super bummed about missing the blue cabin, it seems like a pretty iconic part of the ride. The train tunnels were super cool. The main route that parallels the tunnels was closed, but I wanted to ride them anyways so it worked out just fine for me. Fingers crossed for a better fire season this year!

[@drzrider3440]

Yeah I was there too. July. 2020 was nice and clear and now closed roads. 2021 kind of sucked. Lolo was closed, but had my blue heaven all to myself.

[@scottschwen7558]

Thank you Zeek ! Well done & appreciated ! 🏍️🏍️🏍️

[@markgibson9659]

It was a pleasure watching the video. I thought your music choice was perfectly matched to how you approached the ride? Kinda relaxed, shit happens, roll with the punches vibe. I felt for you when it came to picking up the KLR. She’s a big girl naked, never mind loaded! The recap at the end of each day gave me a pretty good idea of what it was like and it was good to see that you don’t need the latest and greatest to do the trip. IBDR is on the bucket list for this Canadian once we can travel again. Thanks and safe travels.

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

Thanks, I appreciate the view and the comment! I just tried to pick music that fits the vibe of being out in the beauty of the world by yourself I guess, I'm glad it seemed to come across well! I dont think how new your bike is, or how many CC's it has makes a difference in how much fun you have. Adventure is about getting out there, whether or not your bike is shiny and new or not. Canada looks like an amazing place to ride as well! Banff is on my bucket list for when we can start going up there again!

[@markgibson9659]

@@ParaMoto_ADV There’s a freedom in an older bike that’s already been bloodied. The first scratch is always the worst! After that…meh.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Great video of the ride! You’ve got some editing skills with the music, maps, drone footage. I’m a new subscriber.👍

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

Hey thanks! I don't know about skills, but I'm definitely having fun with it. Appreciate you subscribing, hopefully there will be a few fun rides this year.

[@motovloggingwithvman2188]

Cool stuff!! Loved the time lapse of the night 👌👌

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

Thanks, the little GoPro can actually get some pretty cool night shots!

[@Tirikitaon]

Like your bike.....nice video.

[@oovreg5610]

Thank you for making a very nice video to watch in the winter time, waiting for the sun to turn and the spring to come! Very nice mix of photo and commentaries that made the trip even more interesting. Well done and you have a new subscriber 🙂

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

Thank you very much! I love to ski, but I can't wait for spring to get back out on the bike!

[@SupRBeeADV]

ALL HAIL the MIGHTY KLR.. AWESOME>>>>>Keep them wheels and film rolling

[@dalehunt1383]

Nice job on the video. Bummer about fire closures but seems to be the norm here these days. I'm still trying to finish from Darby to Canadian border. Snowed out when we attempted it in 2019.

[@rockwestfahl]

Enjoyed riding with you! Let’s go again!

[@HDeeGardiner]

Nice job! That Burnt Knob trail is much harder than it looks on video. One guy in our group dropped his KLR and broke his leg. That wasn't so fun.

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

It was the most challenging part of the ride that I did for sure. After dropping the bike I forgot to turn the camera back on which was a bummer. That's a rough spot to get injured! Hopefully you all made it out okay!

[@HDeeGardiner]

@@ParaMoto_ADV Luckily he broke the non weight bearing bone just above the boot. He was able to complete the trip, but in pain. He didn't learn it was broken until he got home. He was pretty tough. He broke it at the end of day 1 of 4.

[@doublex632]

Cool video, thanks. Had a similar trip in Colarado around the Alpine Loop this July. I learned alot about over packing, lol. Want to do this one, gently breaking it to the wife :)

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

The alpine loop is incredible! It's probably my favorite place I've ever been on the bike.

[@jaypence1911]

Nice video! If you have to be on pavement, looks like you couldn't ask for a better stretch of blacktop!

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

Yeah, that road is amazing. I've been on a lot of great roads in the western US, and the Lolo is one of the best hands down.

[@corywadedavis]

I didn't think these routes were possible without a brand new 1200GS and $10k in gear. /s Well done!

[@dirtcopdualsport]

Beautiful mustache, friend!

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

Best comment every!!

[@alanwright9112]

Very enjoyable watch. Best of luck from Ireland

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

Thanks man! The TET is on the bucket list for sure!

[@ourbluedemon3604]

Enjoyed this thanks for the content!

[@TheWilburinthehouse]

Thanks for sharing your trip. You showed you don't need a $20k bike to enjoy some really beautiful country.

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

Amen to that! Thanks for watching!

[@led8541]

That looks like it would be a blast

[@williamarango5289]

Is a KAWASAKI ,thanks nice video from coral springs fl .

[@PSBEadventures]

Great video and editing man! I'm on the east coast in the blue ridge mountains and love this area, but I'm ready to get out that way next summer. My buddy lives in Fairfield Idaho and I hope to go scoop him up and do some of the BDR. Possibly do it on our CT125s! Appreciate the videos man!

[@harleyjetdriver1957]

Lake Norman here. Two of us are headed out next summer. My riding partner lives in Whitter.

[@PSBEadventures]

@@harleyjetdriver1957 cool! Whittier is a nice area! What do you guys ride?

[@harleyjetdriver1957]

@PSBE Adventures I'm on a 1250 GSA. He currently rides KTM but is looking for a new bike.

[@PSBEadventures]

@@harleyjetdriver1957 10-4, may see you guys on the trail.

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

I have a dream of doing some adventure rides on a small displacement bike. Doing it on CT125's sounds amazing!

[@Wind-Official]

love video

[@osimnod]

Really nice work on the mix of video perspectives. I know it takes time to set up the camera to catch your approach and exit, so kudos to you. Looks like most of the tracks are quite do-able with moderate riding skills while a couple sections demand greater attention to picking your line. You inspired me.

[@CooperF35]

Awesome adventure!👍👍👍

[@paulbaumgartner7329]

Nice job 👍

[@ADV_Agenda]

Nice work!!! Let me know if you are ever down in Southern California.

[@DispatchMoto]

This was rad. Thanks for making it, subscribing for future adventures. 🤙

[@SteelHorseman]

You done a great job with this!!

[@Lowdown13blues]

Looooove that bike ! Nice vid !!

[@intrepidadv8463]

Good video!

[@MontanaDirtRoads]

I wanna do this so bad on 18 klr,gotta keep telling my buddy to ride for the week not weekend as he likes to go full on all the time...he crashes alot.

[@joshuamwolf]

Really enjoyed your video about the IDBDR. We are heading up there this july. Can you tell me about your drone coverage? The video is awesome!

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

Thanks man! You guys are going to have a great time for sure. I used a Parrot Anafi drone. I found a good sale on it a while back, otherwise I would have gone with one of the DJI drones. If you have more specific questions feel free to ask!

[@co4x4]

Great vid! Friend and I are planning to do this in 2025. What time of the year did you do this trip and would you do anything differently about it looking back? Thanx in advance for your reply! Cheers from Denver Colorado

[@riverS12345]

Nice Job!

[@MotoPavilion]

Nice video. I see you had a great time out there. I have to say you have very good video editing skill. Great job. Enjoy the ride. What is the app you use for showing up your road map?

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

Thank you! I used a program called GPX Animator

[@jcyoho31]

Awesomesauce! My wife & I are going to need a guide this summer paramoto. U game ? Haha

[@sbrown8307]

Great job on the video. We did the Idaho BDR a few months ago but the fires were a real pain in the ass to negotiate. Can’t imagine doing it by myself. Did you have any breakdowns or any bike issues? Some of those areas are so remote I think being by myself would freak me out so I am impressed you did it by yourself.

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

Yeah, the fires really threw things off. Thankfully I am in Idaho so I can go back and do the sections I had to skip. I the only issue I had with the bike was the left foot peg. I had the bolts get stripped riding in Colorado last year, so I fixed it with helicoils before this trip. The helicoils failed day 3 of this trip, so I had to use bailing wire and zip ties to hold the foot peg on. For the most part it was fine, but I tried to avoid standing as much as I could to keep pressure off of it. Other than that the bike ran great. The KLR is a beast.

[@craigsturman6661]

Yup, Burnt Knob is a pain to get to, but worth it.

[@carsthatlast441]

Nice job. Cool to see you do it solo and on an old klr. Both would make me a bit more nervous. But you answered my question, could a klr be ok on a bdr, which other than the two drops, looks doable. So thanks!

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

The KLR was a pretty perfect bike for this ride, I really couldn't have asked for anything more than it gave me. Doing Burnt Knob solo made me a bit nervous, but otherwise it wasn't bad. Part of the experience for me is the solitude, which is one of the reasons I love doing these trips solo. I have a Garmin InReach, which is some nice peace of mind out there.

[@DM-rh4eh]

What time of year?

[@marcosmenezes1334]

Muito bom parabéns!

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

obrigado amigo!

[@daveyoung4223]

How long it take you to get from Elk City to Lochsa?

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

I think it took me around 10 hours or so. I know it was all in a single day.

[@holdingnamerequired4703]

lovely moto vlog

[@swexplorer]

Fantastic video friend!! I have the exact same plastic cargo carrier on my DR650, how does it hold up doing a BDR type ride? I was apprehensive to take it on anything crazy or technical like a BDR. I was nervous it being a cheap Amazon $50 carrier it would fall off midway through a BDR trip.

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

Well it didnt fall off, so there's that! Haha, it actually held up really well. It's a great little box, but I think next ride like this I will be taking it off. It sure adds some up high weight, and it rattles quite a bit.

[@HandrayMark]

great

[@rickgpz1209]

" Despite lost of road closures due to fires, and lost of smoke in the air, the ride was amazing" . Do you mean lots?

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

Sure did! Thanks for pointing that out.

[@chippilon1762]

Hey my names Chip, I’m riding the IDBDR first 3 sections next weekend would you have any interest in joining me? I live in Boise

[@ParaMoto_ADV]

Hey Chip! I appreciate the offer, but I will be busy with the family next weekend, so no riding for me. Ride safe, and have a good time!

[@chippilon1762]

@@ParaMoto_ADV I have a trip to Mexico planned, to spectate the Baja 1000 Nov. 16th-19th. LMK if your interested in joining us.