Know When to Call It / Senior Adventure Motorcycling Choices

[@davidsmith31]

As we age, our bones get more valuable. Discretion - you made the right choice. I'm 80 and still trail ride but use less throttle nowadays. And am content to take up the rear of the group. I eat less dust by lagging behind but still have fun.

[@jrdepew]

Whow! Great that you're still out there. We have to adjust or pay the doctor.

[@RetiredAdventureRider]

Always good to know when to turn back. I've had to do it a few times this summer.

[@jrdepew]

True. Got to protect my retirement package!!!

[@maxflight777]

7:26 A good save , always keep your elbows up in sand ! Best wishes ..

[@moreonwandering2984]

Thank you for posting the videos of the adventures, it’s great riding along and seeing the different routes. Enjoy the Videos!

[@jrdepew]

Glad you like them.

[@kevincraig4191]

Great seeing you again! You are an inspiration, sir!

[@jrdepew]

Thank you kindly!

[@TillDeathDualUsSport]

Those cave stairs were more treacherous than the trail you turned around at!😂 Fantastic ride!

[@jrdepew]

Hah, in moto boots they were tricky!

[@TillDeathDualUsSport]

@@jrdepew I’m sure of it! I wear them often!

[@oldmanriding]

Man's gotta do what a Man's gotta do. Safety first.

[@jrdepew]

Right you are.

[@Bscott-390]

I like that helmet Joe. Great video as always. Brent

[@jrdepew]

Thanks Brent. Appreciate the support.

[@alainmaurice5383]

This is very nice. Have a good adventure. Thanks

[@jrdepew]

Thanks!

[@OlsonADV]

Another awesome video.

[@jrdepew]

Thanks Man!

[@robertclark499]

Hope you and your family made it through the storm safely.

[@jrdepew]

Lots of rain, some wind. No damage. Power blinked but stayed on.

[@ColdWarVeteran-r2j]

JR I like the channel. "Stay" to your bike. You got my line. LOL Come to Texas and I take you around.

[@jrdepew]

I’m interested in the Big Bend. Thanks for offer.

[@draleharnett1843]

Thanks for sharing the adventure.

[@jrdepew]

Thanks for watching!

[@danielcarroll5667]

Good to see another of your great videos and I'm looking forward to more , yup . my Mom was the first to tell me "Discretion is the better part of valor" how right she was . sure miss her...

[@jrdepew]

Wisdom in those years.

[@kellyyon-x7p]

You’re right about mom. My mom said “those injuries will come back to haunt you later in life!” Yep, she was right. Just because you can do it doesn’t mean you need to do it. I have found that at a certain age/experience, even testosterone can be reasonable? Ha ha ha. And, how many times do you need to beat the mountain? “Mountains got its way Jeremiah Johnson.” It will get its way in the end.

[@danielcarroll5667]

@@kellyyon-x7p I wonder what she'd think of me and my KLX at age 75...

[@JohnEmerich-y5t]

Just yesterday I was thinking I haven’t seen anything new from JR, wonder what adventures he has been on this summer. Good to see you are ok and to see some of this beautiful country through your eyes! Looking forward to seeing the Utah footage.

[@jrdepew]

Good to know I was missed!! Thanks for watching.

[@JohnEmerich-y5t]

@@jrdepew You said in the video you put a D607 tire on the rear, those look very street oriented, are you happy with it?

[@jrdepew]

I have run them before and they do fine for my riding. Two reasons, they are cheaper than the D606 and quieter on the street. They are probably a 60-40 tire. They are soft and wear sooner than the D606.

[@JohnEmerich-y5t]

Good to know. Recently forced into retirement and got back into riding, would love to do some BDR type trips like you do. Just know wearing out the stock tires on my CRF300L and trying to decide what to replace them with, like the early reviews on the Tusk Waypoints? Can I ask what GPS or map program you use while riding?

[@jrdepew]

@JohnEmerich-y5t I have been using GaiaGPS or Gaia on an android old phone and recently a tablet.

[@Ozarks57.]

Glad to see the new video, it’s been a while. Good call on the turnaround.

[@jrdepew]

Good to post something again. Was a fun day.

[@jeff-t8q]

That was a good decision not going into those rocks. Sometimes I think that by riding in a group if one goes through then the rest must follow. The only good thing about that is that if you hurt yourself the others should be able to help you. You did the best thing for you and who knows, you could have made it through and then again you could have broken something. Take care and enjoy the experience of New Mexico riding, lots and lots of BLM land out here to enjoy.

[@jrdepew]

Hope to ride more there….safely!

[@marvelboy9383]

good to see you again doing well

[@jrdepew]

Thanks!

[@osimnod]

"That ice cave was super cool." I see what you did there! Wise of you to not take a further risk on that gnarly rock garden of a "trail".

[@jrdepew]

Yeah, I caught that later too…!

[@ianferrier235]

Thanks Jr very cool video

[@jrdepew]

Thank you. Makes the work worth it .

[@maxflight777]

11:09 you made the right choice ✅

[@jrdepew]

Thanks! I retired on the 777. The right choice then too!

[@ColdWarVeteran-r2j]

Cool BBNP has to be ridden between end of October and March. It gets too hot.

[@MrRickrm]

That trail looked way too difficult, especially alone. Good call.

[@jrdepew]

Right. Still makes me want to know what was beyond!

[@ColdWarVeteran-r2j]

I am taking a group to Big Bend at the end of October.

[@jrdepew]

Maybe I can get out there next Spring. Lived near Ft Worth in early 90’s.

[@davidmann2988]

More adventure riding in my neighborhood

[@PatriotTacticalUSA]

After nearly 40 years of riding I'm starting to push the envelope of Senior Adventure Riding. First thing to go for me has been my vision. I couldn't help to notice the tablet mount your running in this video. I'd love to hear more about what you're using if you don't mind sharing. Using the larger screen of a tablet just seems like a no brainer for us with aging eyes.

[@jrdepew]

Many have commented on the tablet. I may have to make a video on it… It’s a Samsung Tab7 Lite. eBay 65$. A protective case with silicone cover, (Amazon) Quadlock JB Welded to back and mounted to handlebars with Quadlock ball mount and short Ram mount. I use Gaia maps. Works good except a bit dim in bright sunlight.

[@PatriotTacticalUSA]

@@jrdepew Thank you for your reply. I've seen one other person do practically the same as you have. Sometimes we just need to make thing work to get the job done. I think a video on this would be good content for your channel. Keep it up and good talking with you.

[@jrdepew]

Check out Carpuride.com. Friend uses it with good results. Not too spendy and made for motorcycles.

[@RoadDogSteve]

Fun ride... thanks

[@jrdepew]

@RoadDogSteve, thanks for watching and commenting!

[@advredbikes]

Thanks Joe, sorry you lost your content. Great experience in this video, Was that snake on your property? Nice bike set up with the new Tires, glad you opted not to go up that knarly rock climb. Looking forward to you next video.

[@jrdepew]

Yes it was. Timber Rattler.

[@twobikesandadrone]

I remember a video a while back where you and Brock talked about getting together, but thought that was going to be in Colorado? Plans change maybe, and MOAB is a pretty good plan as well!! Sure wish you had more time to spend in New Mexico, because like me, I'm sure you'd be pleasantly surprised! Looking forward to the next video!!

[@jrdepew]

I”lol definitely keep NM on the radar. Rode with Brock in Ga this summer.

[@twobikesandadrone]

@@jrdepew I’ve logged many street miles from the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia to the Hill Country in Texas, and it wasn’t until we moved to New Mexico that I discovered Adventure riding two years ago. I honestly feel bad for everyone who can’t ride like we’re able to do, so I guess I need to do a better job at getting the word out!

[@greatoutdoorsgear7538]

oh man that trail looked rough city.... yep not really worth it might make it up but back down? good call.....

[@jrdepew]

I just imagine how good it feels …. Not to have a cast on!

[@andrewzoromski8913]

Did the right thing by turning around, boy it was really starting to get very cool though.

[@jrdepew]

I'd like to check it out another time with someone along.

[@saltydualsport]

lovely

[@Todoyak]

Got a question maybe you can help me with. Just did about six days of day riding around Canyon lands . Learning curve was straight up thoroughly. Enjoyed it. Plan to head back in April and do some more then come back to Washington and do the Washington BDR. But I can't see my phone in the sunlight or without reading glasses, old man syndrome, I guess , and that's a pain in the butt. I see you have a large screen that you're using. If you've covered it in one of your previous videos, maybe you can pointed out to me. Or give me a brief description of what you're using how you like it. Thanks for the videos. I've enjoyed everyone I've seen so far.

[@jrdepew]

Many have commented on the tablet. I may have to make a video on it… It’s a Samsung Tab7 Lite. eBay 65$. A protective case with silicone cover, (Amazon) Quadlock JB Welded to back and mounted to handlebars with Quadlock ball mount and short Ram mount. I use Gaia maps. Works good except a bit dim in bright sunlight and not waterproof. There are other dedicated motorcycle options for alot of bucks. The Carpuride for $280 might be a good option.

[@derweibhai]

Wait till Moab. You haven't seen a rocky road yet.........

[@davidmann2988]

That portion of the ‘trail’ looks a lot like a paved road

[@BrianDoherty-e8s]

Good call to not continue through the rocks and get hurt. Keep your powder dry for adventures that don't end with you in a wheelchair. Living to fight another day is a lot smarter than being a crippled "hero."

[@jrdepew]

Love your analogy!

[@jjustj]

What tablet is that?

[@jrdepew]

Its a Samsung Tab7 lite.

[@mikaelkarlsson5971]

Love your videos.. Make me want to do the same here i Sweden..

[@jrdepew]

Thanks. Hope you can. Beautiful country there.

[@Objectivityiskey]

Do you see the mountain to your left? That's where you want to be filming. The rode is just an avenue to a real adventure. Maybe no one told you that. Get up that peak.

[@SmokinZen]

You can crash even in what seems like easy terrain if in doubt get the f out lol.

[@jrdepew]

Listen to your inner sense.

[@Objectivityiskey]

New Mexico is woke as shit. Just ride and enjoy the wilderness, this State is doomed.

[@mjrybread]

Not where I live ha farmington is great and the areas i ride are awesome and plenty of it

[@ColdWarVeteran-r2j]

Most of the country folk are still based. Silver City is a hot libtard mess.

[@Objectivityiskey]

The Honda Trail 125 might be your bike.

[@jrdepew]

It would be a fun one.