MOTO CAMPING IN A LIGHTNING STORM !! | Trans-America Trail [ Episode 11 ]

[@JeremyRhydes]

First 200 comments get entered to win Trans-America Trail maps, a RideMore T-shirt, and a decal set!!! Let's hear some of your own camping stories below!! Or throw us some camping ideas. Where are some crazy places you would like to see us camp??

[@MattWeed]

You both are starting to look a little road Viking

[@bigjon4806]

Deep forest in nor cal or Washington

[@norsefalconer]

White House front lawn 😉

[@that_one_person3979]

Jeremy Rhydes go to yellowstone and camp

[@jimcrown9082]

You guys got me to camp out , first time in years. !

[@ronwoudenberg2294]

I have to say how much I appreciate the type of men you are....crazy, yes. But seriously, I appreciate how you guys will go through thick and thin without the most used word on You Tube - the "F-Bomb!" Thanks for keeping it clean!

[@valhala56]

What a puritanical little bitch you are, Well I can tell you never been in the military.

[@louiewatson9389]

@@valhala56 hooah!

[@louiewatson9389]

What a puss you are. Your man card is hereby revoked.

[@ben3380]

Took my klr 650 on the TAT in 2017. From NC to OR and back 11,000 miles total. Not one problem, it's a tank of a machine.

[@9thSapper]

how long did it take you?

[@397coney7]

Can you take the TAT both ways? Read somewhere it was one way, but that doesn’t seem right.

[@Ron_C]

Every time I see a video of people riding the TAT, it makes me want to plan it. Ride safe!

[@Alexgomez411]

You guys rock love the vids I binge on them from time to time I don't get tired of seeing them ...

[@GeezerWheels]

Great vids, guys!!! I'm 2 months shy of 70 years old and still riding. My son-in-law and I just road 436 miles of the TAT in Colorado (I live near Durango) - Trinidad to Silverton. We both ride Husaberg FE390 (the 70 degree bikes) and they were ALMOST perfect - just didn't have enough storage capability. These bikes have a plastic subframe and can't take weight must beyond the rear of the seat. But with two 20 liter dry bags and one Rotopax 1 gal fuel can we did OK (never needed the fuel!). One dry bag behind the rider / one over the fuel filler cap; one pair of Walmart ATV tank bags (used like mini-saddle bags) and one North Face zipper bag on the handlebars PLUS a 17 lb back pack, trail bike style, we were fine! AND... 5 moose near the summit of Marshall Pass!!! Thanks again for your great video blogging of your adventure and for the good, clean "family" vids. I can send links to all! Hoping to ride more TAT after I retire. Jack near Durango

[@GuerrillaGo]

Long Way Round got me (like many others) interested in adventure motorcycles, but I have honestly enjoyed this and the Labrador trip a lot more. Thanks for putting these out!

[@jared3966]

2016 Klr 650. Love it.

[@janeducatiwilson6934]

Guys ,get some 100 mile an hour tape !! It can save your bacon ..... your boots even lol Love that you do these trips on the cheap. You show that you don’t need all the expensive gear

[@spymaine89]

The Van Buren sisters were among the first to ride coast to coast, traveling aboard an Indian Power Plus in 1916. They were also the first women to ride motorized vehicles to the summit of Pikes Peak, accomplishing that feat in the same year. Augusta Van Buren and Adeline Van Buren, sisters, rode 5,500 miles in 60 days over hazardous roads to cross the continental United States, each on their own motorcycle, in 1916. In so doing they became the second and third women to drive motorcycles across the entire continent, following Effie Hotchkiss, who had completed a Brooklyn-to-San Francisco route the year before with her mother, Avis, as a sidecar passenger. LOVE YOU ALL, NOT MY CUP OF MISERY,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,HA HA

[@norsefalconer]

Adversity = Good Stories. I mean, WHO wants to listen to, "everything went perfect..." ? Really looking forward to making this journey one day. You two really show how achievable it is (financially).

[@thumperstorm3056]

I'd like to try the TAT on my Yamaha XT225, I like a light bike at my age.

[@rodneyjohnston2217]

I’m doing the tat at some point but I’m 59 have a klr and a DRZ 400 Suzuki. The klr will carry more but the DRZ much lighter. Deciding now which one to take. Here in the east the DRZ would be better no doubt but out west I’m thinking the KLR is the bomb.

[@warrensalter2706]

I know of a gal that took tw200 on the TAT. It made it.

[@stevebrinkert8339]

Aalhalla Mike words of wisdom “get on your bike and do it”. I think my 07 KLR would do ok.

[@GeezerWheels]

Two of us are riding a Colorado section of the TAT in Sept. 2018. Both are riding Husaberg FE390s. Great bikes - 251 lbs with 40+ hp. Only problem is that the plastic subframes are made for Enduro racing, not luggage carrying! So, very light fabric panniers strapped across the seats & light back packs are in order. We live in and ride the mountains of Colorado, so terrain will not be a surprise, but 4 days of riding and great scenery will be a blast. (One of our guys rides a KLR650 and it's been a solid machine on every ride.) - Jack from Denver

[@momorider7056]

Thank you for the video. I have a 2013 triumph Tiger 800 that I would take on the TAT. Your KLR's are doing fantastic. Keep em coming ride safe.

[@OtterPup_]

I live in Eastern Washington. Eastern Oregon is a lot of high desert, tons of beauty and things to see. Lots of adventures to be had in these MAMMOTH western states. Have fun everyone, cheers!

[@adz6539]

If I was buying a bike today for the TAT, I would get a WR250 with a long range tank, hard knobbies, and a super light camping set up. Maybe not perfect but man it would be fun. Last time I camped was waiting for the ferry in Wellington, I found a spot under an overpass down by the train yards in between 2 big rubble skips with a sheet of plywood on the floor and my 1200 Bandit at 1 end. Middle of winter, howling wind. I woke up early and sat against the skip in my sleeping bag and wham! the plastic lid on the skip blew open and bonged me straight on the dome. No sleeping in after that. The ferry was about 7am, it was about 4, so I went and did coffee. The crossing was so rough that the next day it was cancelled. So that was fun too...

[@MrGrant440]

I can't wait to tackle this trail..Looks awesome

[@elkoutdoor567]

I have been waiting on this since Tuesday!!!!! Had to catch up on your other videos in the mean time!!!! Rock on!

[@frankshively5551]

I have a KLR and it would be my weapon of choice for such a mission. Not too sure about the milk crate for luggage but it certainly is durable and inexpensive to replace. Thanks for sharing with us and stay safe guys!!

[@CindyBallreich]

I want to take my V-Strom 650 on the TAT! I LOVE this series!! ❤ Hopefully my boots won't fall apart.

[@trevorjameson3213]

That’s awesome man! I’m planning to ride the TAT beginning in north Texas and continuing west to Oregon. I’ll be riding my DR650. It has proven itself very trail-worthy over the years, riding in Colorado every summer, including alpine loop/engineers pass.

[@gralno]

Bought a klr a couple of weeks ago to ride and camp with. Glad to see others having a blast doing it.

[@emfl4437]

That is a beautiful part of Oregon. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us

[@wasteoftime727]

Looks like a fun trip for sure

[@s14duma]

Crazy storm holly cow. O.o that boot. How is it even still on your foot.. God speed and stay safe!

[@supertrucker2077]

Awesome adventure! I’m riding a klr as well. My bike is ready to roll but my life keeps getting in my way.. someday I’ll get to ride someplace else than work and home ☹️

[@BruceTenHoeve]

crater lake area has sweet views

[@denbeigh]

Love the videos, watched 11 in one sitting. Just a FYI, cans have a plastic lining in them, so when you heat up your soup on a blazing hot stove you’re definitely melting plastic into it. Warming it up on the engine is probably leeching shit into at the least.

[@jimmygallaway581]

True! It"s super convenient, but really not a good idea. no judgement, just lookin' out. Love the videos, fellas!

[@wyattprom7830]

Can't wait until the snow flies

[@frostbitevinnie]

Wanted to do the TAT for years. If I get the opportunity it will be on my '16 Africa Twin. Actually bought it to replace my KLR.

[@aecarter1341]

I wanna ride East with you guys when you head back. I ride a BMW F650 gs. It is perfect for this type of riding for me. With a full load of camping gear and extra fuel, I can still pick it up when I dump it, and have a helluva good time off road, as well as pavement. Enjoy the ride guys!

[@ridecaptain1]

thanks for letting us ride along

[@DRZcoffeegirlRide]

I've lived in Oregon most my life and I still think people from the East sound funny when they say Oregon. Looks fun guys.

[@MoRBHD]

DRZcoffeegirl Ride They say Or-uh-gone 😂

[@397coney7]

I’m from the east. I say Or-a-gun. They say it Or-a-gone.......

[@MoRBHD]

I like next to Oregon and I say ori-gen

[@tiagamet400]

I've done the WABDR and most of the OBDR on my trusty 2009 KLR685. So she would be, and will be my ride when I do the TAT. my Vstrom 1000 is too big. Love the videos gents! Keep em coming! BTW....im in Portland Or so if you need a yard to camp in (I'd offer you a room but I don't think Mike would accept...) I'm happy to oblige! BBQ is always on!!

[@AMDemon420]

Looks like a great adventure, guys! I'm in Portland, Oregon, so you are in my neck of the woods. I would love to do the TAT in teh reverse of what you guys have done. I ride a Suzuki V-Strom 650. I'm not sure it would be up to the TAT in Colorado you guys did. Its pretty capable but just does have the ground clearance. I'm looking to add a KLR to my stable for just such things. Keep riding and making videos!!

[@Comebackkid2967]

One summer my family and I went camping. About halfway through the stay hippies showed up in a bus and make the whole summer interesting for our area.

[@shawnmoore5621]

Looks like another great day at the office!!

[@APJ757]

Great Video! I would choose the KLR! Wish I could take a summer off and do this!

[@gunner4373]

I'd like to take a Honda Valkerie hahaha. Man you guys need all the camping tips the supernet has to offer, but it's kept the trip interesting hahaha. Invest in a much better tent soon, that will help alot. Carry a tarp as well. Ditch the extra tires lol don't camp within 30ft of the bikes in lightning if your on open ground, the lightning can strike the grounded steel bike and arc to your ungrounded arses to complete it's path. Loving the trip guys, stay safe

[@RoadKing05FLHR]

You might look at the Coleman Exponent line of tents. You can stay dry in those and they are very sturdy, lasts a long time.

[@jeffoffshack9070]

2006 Triumph Tiger 955i, Michelin Anakee Wild tires, full luggage, bark busters, and a few other small upgrades.

[@airmanschiller]

Cool trails today boys! Keep it up

[@jerrythecoo3295]

Mabe a nice lake or on a cliff with a killer view!...👀😏😎👌👍✌️👋🇨🇦

[@michael7324]

@5:40 wisdom of like from Mike. Love it.

[@pdrbrewing6593]

2008 KLR 650 (blue, because we all know the blue ones are the fastest) and my eldest on a 2013. We'll be in your neck of the woods in mid-September. Portland, ME, Nova Scotia, Mt. Washington, Stowe, then home. 10-20 Sept is when the cool kids ride! BTW, I appreciate your approach to making videos. It helps real people feel like real people can actually do stuff and have fun on a KLR. Camping: On skis, on the back side of Mt. Bachelor near Camp Ethan Allen Training Center for 10 days #ArmyTraining.

[@haydenlake1617]

love those green plates. Fellow Vermonter on an XR650L. If all goes according to plan I'll be takin her on the TAT next summer. May have to pick your brain at some point about gear/camping/etc. Now win me some maps!

[@nicolasruiz7988]

Plan on doing the T.A.T next year I cant wait. Started watching one of your videos now I think I have watched almost all of them. Keep the videos coming.

[@joeyanderson_advmoto]

Best motovlog videos out there. Hope I can do something like this on my klr one day. Glad to see Mike's grocery bag boots are holding up.

[@MegaTrdi]

Crazy storm camping. You rock guys. I have Tenere 660Z which is not in USA, but i think KLR with nooby tires is not bad for that route.

[@greggkennedy3758]

DR 650. I ride with friends that have KLRs and their both great bikes. Heading north for the Trans Taiga soon, the TAT is now on my bucket list , thanks for the videos, great music too.👍

[@ZSharkPH]

The Mighty DR650 is a great choice.

[@snowdog7840]

That was a spectacular camp site !!!

[@kevinharwood4454]

Just seen this and was pumped for more content!

[@lynnhoskins5286]

great videos man keep them coming love watching you guys adventures totally awesome

[@brianwinters4991]

I don't think my Electra glide would cut it ! But I'm amazed at the traveling your doing on those klr's ! I think it's time to buy one .

[@jonbhale]

Hey Jeremy, Kind of funny, have been researching the Honda Africa Twin and BMW R 1200 GS. Both seemed too heavy, so I thought, what are people riding on the TAT. This is how I found your channel and I just binge watched your entire trip. I think I am now in the market for a KLR! Keep up the good. work!

[@aecarter1341]

BMW f650 gs is a good choice for a BMW enduro. I have a 2007, last of the German built singles. Light enough to pick back up by yourself when you dump it on a remote camping trail!

[@louisnesmith55]

Awesome trip guys. You helped me make my mind up, I'm picking up a klr this weekend.

[@poiui843]

so cool!

[@bmxandvlogs2.015]

Great video like always but I can’t wait for snowmobile videos

[@rhllnm]

I like that KLR tractor sound when you get to the muddy section.

[@nathanbrodeur]

It's good to see a better fix for the saddle bag brackets than the Christmas wire

[@jchapman1351]

You could do consecutive BDR’s. Did the Idaho one a couple years ago on a Tenere.

[@paulbarber8642]

You guys are awesome. And I'm from Oregon, gonna hit some of the same spots. Must have more!!! I hope you keep the videos coming!!

[@Alaskandualsport]

Hey Jeremy & Mike the TAT is awesome so far,,I would love to do it in reverse from Alaska this is one of the big things that I look forward to ,,seeing what you guys are up to and where you are ? that was a crazy big lightning storm ,,I bet it was fun in a small tent ,,lol,,loving the TAT series ride safe my motorcycle brothers ,,LIKED ( thumbs up ) 3rd time I have watched this video,,lol travel safe

[@rojodogg]

The KLR stands for Keep Loctite Ready!

[@donsdoityourself2547]

Going to do the TAT next June on my KTM-690R.

[@bodybyhops]

I'm eager to see if you'll end up doing a logistics of doing this trip is like. Stay up!

[@michaelmassicotte105]

Great video once again!!!!

[@wyattblessing7078]

I'd use my Suzuki DR650 and my bro would use his Suzuki DRZ400S. We planning on doing the Oregon section since it runs right past his house, about an hour from my house. Thanks for the videos guy's and I love me some Danner's but bro, i want to buy your bro some new boots, he's a machine.

[@uneasyrider5782]

Lovin’ all your videos with their mix of humour and adventure. What a great ‘tag’ team you guys make! I’d like to try my DR650- don’t know how it would do at higher altitudes but it is reliable and rugged enough. Happy trails and best regards from Canada.

[@jaydenfalk5181]

I think you are the best on KZbin

[@ridemoto2915]

Looks like fun!! I'd either take my trusty yamaha XT350 or my wee-strom. Most likely the XT.

[@brianmasencup9753]

Great videos guys. Planning a trip on the TAT from NC next year. Just bought a Africa Twin Adventure Sports and decking it out with luggage and stuff. I would actually like to do it on my DRZ 400, but my butt would not make it. You guys let us know how rough it actually is so we can plan better. I know most of it is fire roads and dirt roads which are fine on the big AT, but Engineers Pass looked a little tough for the bigger bikes.

[@ianferrier235]

If Mike's boots make the whole trip he should auction them off lol million mile boots.

[@mini-man7562]

If you want a really good tent for bad weather get an REI tent I have one and it works really good stays dry inside

[@DoFunThings]

I have a ktm 1090 adv r so thats what im going to use im in socal and me and a budy are going to do the Nevada Oregon section in two weeks

[@Ckswank]

Great videos! I’d take my KLR!

[@ncdean62]

Great video! You guys are beasts! TAT is awesome! Safe travels! I ride a 2014 klr!

[@robinwilson413]

I ride a 2012 klr great bike love your videos

[@WayneKoufsWorldTour]

I ride a 2015 Tiger Explorer. With 50/50 tires I would definitely do the TAT. But, I’m going to do the TWAT first.

[@robtob360]

I have a 2012 DRZ400. I love it

[@EcSsAwS]

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE CHANNEL I've watched every episode so far Actually in about 4hours me and 3 friends are going camping on bikes Place is only 2 hours away.. Not across country but it's nice still lol One day I want to get a KLR650 or something similar.. Right now I got a trusty 1989 Kawasaki kdx220 (enduro version). Its not fast only 60mph comfortably.. But she's reliable Only bike I think would be better suited would maybe be like a Yamaha TTR series enduro.. But have a 450 or 500cc swap Have the high dirtbike clearance.. But able to run 70mph or more Anyway KEEP UP THE STELLAR WORK GUYS LOVE IT!! As for new places to camp.. Idk you guys go pretty far out.. I think I have not seen city camping tho Great channel!

[@blackdog7275]

Just bought my first KLR last week 08

[@robc3235]

Another great video. KLR still looks like a good choice.

[@trailfinder932]

Such awesome views out there👍👍👍stays safe brothers!! 🏍🏍always ride more!!

[@underdogmotomania]

Rough storm...lol .. I'd take my 701 enduro soon as my broken wrist heals. Let's say I had a bit of a tumble. Thank goodness for motorcycle gear.

[@bricew25]

Nice video!!! Been watching the whole time

[@jasonpannett1325]

Klr 650 is great choice of bike. You can go off-road and down the hwy no problem also really good gas mileage. The tractor is my choice of motorcycles to take on the TAT.

[@ronwoudenberg2294]

Did you recover your rain fly? I have a Buell XB12X Ulysses Adventure sport. With that 17" front wheel I'd have to say no on the TAT. I have an old 1987 Honda XL600R that would fair well, although I would have to fabricate most everything for mounting panniers and racks. Although Mike's milk crate brings me back to my riding days in the 60's and 70's. I'm thinking a cargo net covering the top would be helpful. I really look forward to your motovlogs each Wednesday and Saturday. I'm in my 60's and I'm starting to dream of one last adventure like this one. Maybe on an Africa Twin. Ride on boys and Ride More!

[@riderride8809]

My buddy just got an Africa Twin. Worked really well on jeep roads in Cloudcroft NM. I was impressed.

[@dandutton4175]

Where can I find information on the tent, tent bag?

[@AlanTrades]

What mirror setup is that? And hows the visibility

[@theninja001]

So I have a 2007 KTM 525 EXC, and I just bought a 2017 Honda Africa Twin, which is what I might take on the TAT one day! I also want to do the Continental Divide trail!

[@grego10r]

i doing it this year on my Africa Twin from nj did hole mabdr last year np not one drop

[@roadaxe6350]

I’m starting the TAT in about seven weeks using the 2019 TAT maps from Sam.I’ll be riding a 2018 KLR650 that I have specially prepped for the trip. As you said in the video, The KLR is perfectly capable to do the trip. I have a DR650 sitting in the garage and decided to leave it at home.

[@397coney7]

How’s it going on the trip?

[@AlanTrades]

Please post video updates if you did end up going

[@ZSharkPH]

I would pick the mighty DR650 !!!

[@jimcrown9082]

Winnie

[@keithjahn6031]

What hand guards are you running on your bike ?

[@christiankristiansen9354]

You should look at some ski doo mxz rev’s! Super fun machines in the snow!

[@suffolkandy]

My BMW k1200s would be in pieces lol the plains look so good to ride on looking to the next one rsm

[@bobdillon7886]

KLR is a perfect bike. I upgraded a few years ago to a 2010 GSA BMW.. I do want to do the TAT in a few years. Start with Trans Mass Trail and work my way up.

[@joztunes69]

Like your theme song, now your going to call the ghost busters hahahaha

[@bbeyler]

KLR650s are a perfect bike for what you are riding. I have a KLR650 and a Super Tenere. The Super Tenere would be too big and heavy for me on the TAT, but it would be great for the return trip... It'll let you got off paved and then gobble up highway miles. The KLR would be much more fun on the TAT