Motorcycle Camping Senior | CAN I STILL RIDE? |

Ep 12 Day19/ 3 week motorcycle camping adventure continues. I asses my injuries and with smoke entering the area, ride my dual sport northward from Featherville via Rocky Bar and Trinity Ridge trails, Section 2 IDBDR , Lowman, the water crossing on to Yellow Pine. Heat and some pain slow things down but the terrain does not care. Gold mine towns, washed out road, a stream crossing and miles of twisty track stand between me and a river camp in Yellow Pine.
Tuareg 660 rider: Jake, KZbin channel, PNW Voyager

[@twowheelgeriatric]

JR thanks for the reflections. I've watched a few of your videos and today I subscribed, helping get you to 1,000. You are 100% correct that getting out is one of the best things a person can do. Unfortunately, for me I'm going through one of those life moments that will prevent me from getting out for a while. You can bet I'm looking forward to that free time again.

[@jrdepew]

Thank you for watching and subscribing. Ahh, free time.

[@jamsessionrecordshop8343]

Great videos! I really like the fact you don't add fake drama to your videos to get more subscribers. Also like the fact you don't play a lot of loud music. The solitude on these Idaho backroads is what's really appealing to me....good job!

[@jrdepew]

Thanks. Really appreciate the feedback. Pretty much covers what I’m aiming for in each video.I’m enjoying and learning the craft.

[@verbalwidget7267]

JR another wonderful trip you took us on, the other thing in aviation they say for an accident is, there is always a chain of events leading up to a crash, not just one mistake. I'm glad it was not any worse than it was. For me there is nothing that compares to getting out on the bike. It's a real freedom and the DR650 is such a wonderful machine. Thank you.

[@doc650adventures]

Thanks for recommending JR's channel Dave! Really enjoying it! Cheers!

[@jrdepew]

The Swiss cheese chain. And pilot error ….

[@ParallelCamper]

VW!!

[@ParallelCamper]

@@doc650adventures DOC!!

[@verbalwidget7267]

@@ParallelCamper ROB!!!

[@CurtisBrandt]

Thank you for sharing these experiences and this beautiful Idaho country. Your videos have a peaceful cadence which isn’t something that accompanies my own riding. I enjoy your pace!

[@jrdepew]

Thank you very much! Nice compliment.

[@CurtisBrandt]

@@jrdepew I'm also sincerely glad you weren't more severely injured. Those situations can so easily involve a broken collarbone or a few ribs, and really create a situation. Glad you're ok and ride well, my friend.

[@jrdepew]

Protection gear paid for itself.

[@CurtisBrandt]

@@jrdepew 100%!

[@Ramenscooter]

30 years ago all that scenery wasn’t all burned up. Just the new normal 😊

[@jrdepew]

So much burned now.

[@brandmanstorys9216]

I appreciate you discussing the act of assessing your crashes. By far the worst crash I've ever had was caused by physical fatigue. And poor mental health. My head just wasn't in it And I picked a very bad line and suffered consequences. The accident could have easily been prevented by me considering how I was feeling and deciding To take it easy and not ride such a hard trail. I appreciate the content, keep the videos coming. They're keeping my spirits high through the Winter months.👍

[@jrdepew]

I'm so glad to hear from you. You're video's are so well done. I hope to be in Utah 2024. Mental health is poorly understood. PM me on Messenger. Got something to share with you. Joe Depew.

[@cyber_redneck8877]

Dude! You are an inspiration! Thanks for sharing your trips with us.

[@jrdepew]

Thank you! Share then around and maybe I'll see you out there.

[@alainmaurice1271]

It really is the good life. I can't wait to go on an adventure this summer. I agree with you, fatigue slows down our thinking and our reflexes. I travel from sunrise to sunset. On the other hand, when I feel tired I stop on the side of the road and I take a nap between 20 and 30 minutes and then I leave. In my case, the telltale signs of fatigue are difficulty maintaining a steady speed and when I start to find my adventure less beautiful, the scenery less beautiful. Thanks for sharing your adventure.

[@jrdepew]

Getting older means days getting shorter for me. Out on the trail requires thinking well ahead and allowing flexibility into the plan. Remote trails with sometimes hours without seeing a vehicle can cause complacency too. Can’t wait for spring and another season too. Thanks for comments.

[@ParallelCamper]

Looks like a beautiful place to ride! It is good that you weren't more seriously injured. I hope your recovery is going well. Any time I camp by my lonesome, I end up turning in early and thus wake up for an early start. That just seems normal to me. Thanks for taking us along.

[@jrdepew]

Thankfully I got better a little each day. I did stay in Yellow Pine a second night. Resting up and such a beautiful spot.

[@03bonneville]

Way better than picking up groceries! Keep up the good work and safe travels.

[@DollyAndFamilyGetOutAndRide]

❤ Thank you for sharing. It is wonderful to see you still riding. My husband and I are still riding and in our 60's. We enjoyed your videos, and also plan on riding until we cannot ride no more. Very inspiring you are. We ride adventure bikes, my hubby's is a 990 KTM Baja, mine is a Rally Raided CB500x.

[@jrdepew]

That is awesome! Two nice bikes.

[@denweigel400]

Found your channel this evening. It was a great Friday night of watching motorcycling videos with my dad. We both do a yearly Pavement ride into the mountains. Your videos are very inspiring. Keep up the good work.

[@jrdepew]

Welcome to the Channel. Thanks for watching and kind comments. Father and Son rides are special. I have a few videos riding with my Son. We had a great week in Wyoming that's part of this series.

[@ADVJunkie]

You sir are riding all my favorites

[@jrdepew]

Glad you like!

[@petebrons8513]

Wonderful video and riding. I appreciate the perspective you share with us. I have a young son, and hope to have some adventures with him as he grows older. It was great seeing you have a chance to ride with your son. What a special time.

[@jrdepew]

Thank you so much! Comments like yours mean a lot. Riding with my son was a special time for sure.

[@OlsonADV]

I am 57, a heart attack survivor and my wife thinks I’m crazy when I go out on my solo adventures, but that’s when I feel most alive.

[@jrdepew]

Being alive and “feeling “ alive are different aren’t they. Glad you’re back at it.

[@stevehicks616]

Great video, can’t wait to see more of Idaho

[@doc650adventures]

Another great episode JR! Really solid advice about the contributing factor to the crash. Most folks would not have been honest enough to put it out there. Glad you were able to continue riding on. I have had the same conversation with family members about riding on long trips. You either live or stagnate, devoid of personal growth - no matter the age. Thanks for sharing this video! Cheers!

[@jrdepew]

Thanks DOC. Keep on keeping on.

[@erocnw1341]

Thanks for the words of wisdom. A good reminder that sht can happen, particularly if you let your guard down.

[@jrdepew]

Exactly!

[@mikemcgeehan4321]

Great show. Inspirational.

[@jrdepew]

Thanks for watching this older video.

[@mikemcgeehan4321]

When did you start adventure riding? Any advice for someone wanting to start? Thank you.

[@Juergen732]

I love your spirit but after watching lots of adv videos the riders always go down and at 70 years old I just can't risk a broken hip. Makes me appreciate my camper truck that much more lol!

[@jrdepew]

For sure! Comes a day for all of us. Thanks for comment

[@leroyjenkins4123]

Great content, editing and narration👍

[@jrdepew]

Thanks. Been a learning experience so I appreciate your encouraging comment.

[@martintraffordmoorlandbike7121]

Hi Jr, just found your channel, binge-watching following spinal surgery, and I have to say, it's truly inspirational. I'm in the UK, so don't have the open trail country like you people, but once a year I get across to Spain on my Himalayan, but that seems a long way off just now. I enjoy solo riding too. Cheers buddy. 👍

[@jrdepew]

Thank you vary much. Heal well and enjoy the Himalayan again.

[@martintraffordmoorlandbike7121]

Thanks Jr, us older riders (71) need to do what we can, while we can. 👍

[@ronalvey103]

Well done JR.

[@craigsturman6661]

That is too funny that I pitched my tent in the exact spot near Yellowpine last summer! Probably close to the same time!

[@jrdepew]

Most scenic moto campsite I've ever been in.

[@twobikesandadrone]

Longtime street rider but only a one-year owner of an adventure bike. Looking forward to doing some overnight and longer rides here on the NMBDR. You’re a great inspiration for me and others!

[@jrdepew]

Thank you. Maybe I’ll get to the NMBDR this year. So much to ride yet!

[@jimmelino3361]

Hey JR - another great video - thanks! I dumped my T7 on the water crossing in September 2020 - argh! Good to see you made it though. ADV riding does have the effect of condensing life’s experiences - I think that’s what you said!

[@jrdepew]

Appreciate the feedback. That water crossing has eaten a few!

[@ErickSowder]

Good advise. Thanks for the video.

[@jrdepew]

Glad it was helpful!

[@toddm.3947]

Hey JR, recent subscriber here. I really enjoy your travels and did much of the Idaho BDR with a buddy on my Drz and his WR250. We camped most of the time as well except when the Drz stator failed in Utah. Amazingly was able to limp back home to Gypsum, CO to pick up the truck and trailer. We're planning on going back later this year. I love your approach to your videos - very low key and just enjoying the trip (I'm no spring chicken either). I picked up a DR last year in order to run with my big-bike friends and extend our range a bit. Been on 1 trip with it to S. CO so far and loving the new bike! Hope you're healed up from your adventure and maybe I'll see you on the trail sometime!

[@jrdepew]

Thanks. Got a WR250 that I’ll probably spend some time on this summer. DRZ stators are a weak point if I remember.

[@toddm.3947]

@@jrdepew Yep, love my DRZ but stators are its Achilles heel. I'm on #4 but 1 was defective so that doesn't count. Been tiding the bike for 17 years and I'm pretty good at stator replacements so it's all good. Loving your videos!

[@AT2021Rocker]

Holy crap we stayed in the exact same camp spot in Yellowpine!

[@jrdepew]

It is an amazing spot.

[@jerryjenkins5739]

Loving your videos. I am lucky enough to currently be touring Colombia for a month on a rented DR650.

[@jrdepew]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting. The DR is just so reliably simple. I have my eye on Ecuador 🇪🇨.

[@jayfuller2323]

I'm almost at retirement with my bike a most gear purchased. Looking forward to the BDR myself. I'm centered in Utah.

[@jrdepew]

Great place for adventure riding.

[@SG1234SG1234]

JR fantastic video. Thanks so much I’ve watched all of your videos now and they are just great. We were about to come over to the US from Australia and ride the TAT but Covid got in the way. Following your videos I’m wondering whether we don’t do the northwest BDR tracks instead it just looks unreal. I like your reference to ADV bikes and aviation, there’s a strong link there. I’ve almost finished my instrument rating here in Mudgee. A beer in the river doesn’t get much better. Look forward to the next video.

[@jrdepew]

Thanks Scottie, there is a connection for me as retired pilot. The TAT is very popular and I know Aussies come here to do it. From a sheer awe inspiring plus technical challenge point the western USA is a bigger bang for the buck. The RideBDR.com organization has tracks and information free. I will also direct you to backcountrybyways.com. I have not used his services yet, but would not hesitate to. Might be especially useful coming from out of country. Cheers.

[@SG1234SG1234]

@@jrdepew Thanks JR I will look into it.

[@frostbitevinnie]

I'm too poor to pay attention!🤪

[@jrdepew]

Senile Virus ! BTW, your Earth video tutorials are really cool and got me using it. GPX tracks and Base Camp above my education level. Maybe a tutorial on Base Camp? Thanks for watching.. The 690 interests me.

[@frostbitevinnie]

@@jrdepew yeah I could do a bc tutorial. I would prolly keep in unlisted and just send you a link. LOTS of BC haters out there!

[@jrdepew]

I might be able to follow it. No pressures!