Rocky start to a rocky day. BMW F800GS and HP2.

[@americandirtrider7662]

People never realize how exhausting it is to muscle a bike up and down tricky terrain. I can't imagine how beat you must have been toward the end of this day.

[@AwesomePlayers]

One of the reasons I bought the 701. As we got more aggressive the 800 just seemed too big for me.

[@OffRoadQC]

Thanks for the entertainment this morning! Sick day.... couldn't have better timing! :)

[@AwesomePlayers]

Alchohol kills germs!

[@OffRoadQC]

Well..... still a little early for that! ;)

[@OffRoadQC]

Well... you know sometimes I just enjoy coffee in the morning... I'm like that! :P But yeah, I agree: it's always 5PM somewhere in the world! :)

[@AwesomePlayers]

I've got nothing against having some coffee in it...

[@OffRoadQC]

Hahahahaaaa.... Yeah, I remember some maintenance party where you did add "some coffee" to your "crème d'érable"... :P

[@Nerb1]

Down steep hills to an unknown destination is always scary!

[@OffRoadQC]

Heheheee Nerb! Good to see you here! Big fan of your channel, and Tom's too! :)

[@AwesomePlayers]

Not too early down under!

[@OffRoadQC]

Yeah, Nerb could have a drink for me! :)

[@klaymanklogg8459]

Awesome Players. I have moto volgging questions for you. Would you have some time to answer them in the near future?

[@AwesomePlayers]

Sure. If you head over to our site apormc.com/ you can see my contact info.

[@QuadraPixel]

Never ride with low energy. I've found it makes my knees wobbly and harder to find a good line. Fun video as always!

[@AwesomePlayers]

Used to be able to go without eating but it seems these days I need to keep the tank full.

[@ballsaglory]

I'm a new subscriber. just wanted to say I love the videos. I'm getting a dr650 and your videos make me want it much more!!

[@niekbeentjes8849]

A lack of confidince is the worst on those trails. I see you have all the skill just go for it! Your bike could do it, you could do it!

[@AwesomePlayers]

Very true. The bike is usually much more capable than the rider.

[@MrWayneGame]

Some days ago I rode about one kilometer next to the street. I just wanted to test, if I feel comfortable with riding my F650 GS offroad. Dude, this is so damn exhausting, exspecially for the legs. You guys have my whole respect doing this. 'Cheers'

[@AwesomePlayers]

The heavier bikes can suck the energy out of you pretty quick. As your technique gets better you do use a lot less effort. When we take someone out for their first time on dirt on a big bike they are frequently exhausted in the first hour.

[@ShadowVonChadwick]

Enjoyed watching, and your commentaries aren't half bad, either. Trying to get familiar with bikes on a "next bike" short list. Cheers from "down-under"

[@AwesomePlayers]

Sorry for the late reply. Missed a few comments. I just went through the bike list process. Bought a 901.

[@dongeorgio2936]

you guys always make my day ! Good people having fun. The lighter side of life cheers from Western Australia KLR George

[@AwesomePlayers]

Real life is scary. We all need an escape with some friends. I hear the KLR is getting fuel injection?

[@dongeorgio2936]

more than scary !! The older I get the scarier (sign of old age, self doubt, lack of confidence and general breakdown of physical and mental competence :) ) KLR - fuel injection ??? aaaaahhhhh - come-on guys!!! There is only so much bullshit you can peddle on KZbin! hahahhahahaaahha (although many succeed and are actually convinced of their own knowledge) I love the smell of un-burnt petrol at 4.30am in the morning ! Choke/enrichener washing all the dirty stuff out of the cylinder ! (straight into the sump !) Neighbours ringing emergency services fearing a chemical spill ! Dogs howling, children crying, sirens, fire trucks etc...... bet you don't get that with your rotten fuel injection ????? Fuel should go into the engine the same way it goes into your tank..... through a big pipe !!!! Keep the videos coming fellers :) :) cheers (from Awestraaalia) George

[@danielmarin4493]

Awesome riding. Speed is not everything..in fact there are way more enjoyable things to appreciate when riding. Keep it up guys! You are really inspiring.

[@AwesomePlayers]

Thanks. We go slower than many but have a good time.

[@Shereefe]

Love it. Some investment in Cardio for all of us would be wise. At the Fundy Rally I dropped the big GS because I was too tired to fight with it on a sloped part of the trail.

[@AwesomePlayers]

Hey buddy! I'm looking forward to Fundy!

[@TheBookaroo]

Thanks for the good memories during this waiting period watching the snow melt in Montreal, than 4 feet of snow and wait again... Hope to see you at La Classique 2017, I will be with "The Wild Clutch" all Yamaha WR250 except on XT250 :-)

[@AwesomePlayers]

Our team is going again this year so we will see you there.

[@BikerBytes]

I’m really enjoying your video series right now, it’s a good tonic to ease the worries we’re all under 👍

[@AwesomePlayers]

Will be live Sunday morning. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHzYaZKAis-dkJo

[@Shawn-lf4qy]

Don't beat yourself up to much. I have taken to the trails with very little I my gas tank and felt very weak and uncoordinated. It happens to the best of us when we get excited to do some trail riding early in the new year.

[@drdiaries950]

I've seen a few bumper stickers here and there that read "Riley, Heinrich in 2020." Now that's grass roots!

[@AwesomePlayers]

We are open to massive campaign contributions!

[@phillippayne8170]

cheers lads I got my Awesome Players stickers and club membership certificate today and love your vids.....kind regards Phil from OZ

[@AwesomePlayers]

Cheers to you sir!

[@andrewfelcey5675]

as Billy would say !!!! when the going gets tough you kept on going !!!! good stuff !!!!

[@charleslandry7146]

great practice for the Albert County's rocky hills of the Fundy Adventure Rally!

[@AwesomePlayers]

We will be ready.

[@spacecowboyrides4762]

Looked like a nice ride

[@Nombredecorsario1]

Awesome V " The return of the Mojo" great film!!

[@LuzGettingLost]

I like it that the 690 got a high fender from the beginning. If not, i thing i would have changed it. What about the 701 Riley?

[@AwesomePlayers]

701 has a high fender. I'm going back to that trail this year and try again!

[@LuzGettingLost]

Awesome! When can we watch some 701 aktion? :)

[@urbanprowler]

I felt the nerves on that first section, know just that feeling when your mojo isn't working and your riding mate's is.

[@AwesomePlayers]

Even worse if he is 10 plus years younger, six inches taller and in good shape!

[@DirtyOldMountainGoat]

We've all had those days and, yah, I've been down things that I just don't think I can get up ... until I HAVE to get up. BUT, that second and especially the third hill ... hooo boy. You ain't getting up that. By the way, "A long winter of drinking and eating chips" sounds like a great song title! (Thanks for the new vid!)

[@AwesomePlayers]

Country song maybe.

[@gianluciano]

Nice vid bro! Looks like your riding skills have definitely grown

[@AwesomePlayers]

Better but not great!

[@JOSEKLRANGEL]

Love it.... Hangovers are really bad

[@AwesomePlayers]

This was from 3 years ago so I don't remember but a mild hangover on a Sunday morning is a possibility.

[@ne-adv]

When you get tuckered out like that and cannot seem to gain any energy back, the wise thing usually is to take a short break and hydrate. Seen folks not realize they were dehydrated and down a liter of water in a couple minutes.

[@AwesomePlayers]

Exactly. I think in this case it was poor preparation in not having a decent breakfast!

[@ecbford]

Such great rides.

[@gilbertmosselmans8880]

Nice ride !!

[@TheCrumble]

If I send you my footage could you add your narration please? Love your narrative - and the vids too! Thanks for posting!

[@AwesomePlayers]

Still have three years of my own stuff to do!

[@ridethatslapthat]

you should also use rear brake down hills, i know you said you'd stall it but just gently apply pressure.. Don't know if you are new to riding but it does help when going down steep hills to slow it down more.

[@AwesomePlayers]

These hills were so loose and steep that the weight of my boot was locking the rear wheel. As long as the clutch is out you are in gear the engine is also braking the rear wheel. Most people are really afraid of front brake on downhills but but without it you can't really generate much stopping power.

[@heartajack]

Even your difficult days look like fun.

[@AwesomePlayers]

The after breakfast part was really fun.

[@Steini07]

F800GS is allways great to ride......

[@AwesomePlayers]

I miss it sometimes still.

[@owenfarmer4197]

Hi I don’t know of you still monitor this channel. Great video thanks. What air do you out in front and rear? Full knobbiest or a 70/30? Thank you

[@AwesomePlayers]

Hi Owen. We are still around. I really liked the D606 out front. Out back I used the Mitas E09 Dakar. The Dunlop D908 is a great big bike back tire as well. A lot more options around now. Many like the Motoz stuff.

[@BushPigADV]

Hi from Maine!! Looking forward to the snow melting!! You're exhausted, I've been there. makes we wonder if I should lay off the whiskey and late nights before the trails dry up haha

[@AwesomePlayers]

Nah. The more out of shape you are the easier it to have adventure. If you are fit and well rested you would have to do something extreme.

[@BushPigADV]

hahaa!!! My pot belly and I will remember that. The snow is rapidly melting and mud season is fast upon us. The Mighty DR is ready for an oil change and some fresh tires and a good ol' summer flogging!

[@Rantny-9mm]

you sure made that bike look real heavy !

[@AwesomePlayers]

She is a big girl.

[@Meekerextreme]

Grass means, fun trail not used. But I ride a smaller bike...hahaha So looking for the less traveled trails is always a goal.

[@jimmythetulip4313]

Nice vid. You know Riley, I do run a pool & gym on the east coast. You should check one out in your area. Usually stamina is something you have to build, doesn't come naturally.

[@AwesomePlayers]

I should get off my ass. Weakest link in my riding is certainly me.

[@palantir135]

Love to see your rides, very relaxing to watch. In my country, offroading like that is very forbidden because they are all nature reserves.

[@AwesomePlayers]

I think we just have more land laying around doing nothing. Thanks for watching.

[@larry3138]

Going slow, in first, down hill, took me out last summer. Went slow over smooth, sand covered, ledge, in first. Bike stalled, and my rear wheel locked up, and skidded out. Bike ended up laying tank down hill. I was glad my riding buddy was along to help get the KLR up again. It all happened in a split second. I don't even remember the fall.

[@AwesomePlayers]

I've had a few where the bike just started going and I bailed. Much prefer uphill!

[@nicko12100]

always a good show!

[@mysurlytrucker7510]

this is cool but I get so knackered watching you pick up the BMWs

[@joaopedrocerejeira1945]

Hi! New videos...this video is for 2014. Don´t you guys ride anymore?

[@SAMFICOM]

Good ride! It would be awesome to ride with you guys!

[@MrWayneGame]

I just crashed with my F650GS Dakar. The rear slipped away within a corner. Sadly my front tire bend as I slipped into a VW Bully :'(

[@boudreault951]

Vous me donnez le goût de m'acheter une moto double usage avec tous ces vidéos. En plus que j'habite à Lachute, tout juste à côté de votre terrain de jeu préféré! Je viens de m'acheter une Kawasaki Versys 1000 2016 pour faire du Touring, mais je sais ce que je vais m'acheter la prochaine fois !

[@AwesomePlayers]

Vendez-le! Achetez un GS. Il peut faire n'importe quoi.

[@curtkautsch]

wow...you need a new shift lever bro..ive never seen one bend so easily by hand!! cant imagine what a rock would do to it! nice ride tho...

[@AwesomePlayers]

Actually it was solid. I had my boot on the bike and since I weigh well on the other side of 200lbs, it just looked soft. I don't mind if they bend as long as they don't snap when you straighten them. The cast pedals on some other BMWs like the X-Challenge are one time only and cost 200$!

[@Lvaneede]

"way back in the 90s when we were on KLRs" Its funny because the KLR has barely changed since then. Fun bike though.

[@AwesomePlayers]

KLR is a constant like gravity or the speed of light.

[@drdiaries950]

Where is the grand master Heinrich these days? He rounds out the crew so well.

[@AwesomePlayers]

He is lurking. He will back in these video soon. These clips are from 2014 and he was pretty busy with life at that time.

[@getcleanlv]

u guys ride in vegas let me know i like to ride with you guys

[@AwesomePlayers]

Was in Vegas last year but no bike. Looked like a lot of good riding spots.

[@SirFatboy97]

Thanks Riley for another great video. You deserve credit for taking trails that a lot of people wouldn't take with smaller bikes. Fine line between bravery and silliness? Will Henrik be making a triumphant return soon?

[@AwesomePlayers]

Henrik will be back!

[@SirFatboy97]

Yay!

[@asuperstar]

Any advice for remounting without putting the kickstand back down?

[@AwesomePlayers]

I sometimes do the hop. Kind of stand on one leg and kick the other over the seat. Henrik has learned a cool trick where you stand on the left of the bike and put your left foot on the peg. You then start to ride off and once the bike is moving you swing your leg over. Looks cool.

[@bicargentino]

thanks again for the video!!

[@mountainridersdarjeeling9745]

Seems like the Boxer needs camshaft adjustment...

[@AwesomePlayers]

Are you saying that Chris's bike is not always perfectly tuned........

[@mountainridersdarjeeling9745]

@@AwesomePlayers Sorry I didn't mean that, I just heard some camshaft noise when Chris and you were side by side... 23:22

[@mountainridersdarjeeling9745]

I know that sound because my bike is always making that noise...

[@AwesomePlayers]

@@mountainridersdarjeeling9745 The HP2 is a rattle box for sure.

[@AwesomePlayers]

@@mountainridersdarjeeling9745 It is kind of a joke in our crew that the HP2 isn't very well taken care of. It is also way louder mechanically than a 1200GS for sure. We did a valve adjustment last fall and it is noticeably quieter.

[@jasonminigan5298]

great video:^)

[@AwesomePlayers]

Thanks for the visit Jason.

[@pilotlang1]

Riley, I am interested in your opinion on ADV boots. I recently purchased a "cheap-o" brand quickly realized my mistake. I am returning them today. I understand that the more protection it provides, the less comfortable it is going to be. Any suggestions?

[@AwesomePlayers]

Actually the the really good MX boots are more comfortable. Look at the Sidi Crossfires. They were too pricey for me but Chris swears by them as do many others. The upscale boot isn't just a plastic sleeve. You get hinges and such so articulation is much better. I have the Tech 7s (I think) by Alpinestar that I got on sale and they nice.

[@pilotlang1]

Thanks for your input, I finally decided on Adventure Boots by Forma. I must say they are surprisingly comfortable when compared to other boots. I can actually walk around in them for a short time AND they also offer more protection than say a BILT adventure boot. They were also moderately priced which was nice!

[@AwesomePlayers]

Nice!

[@BokoMoko65]

Nice ride. How many kms ?

[@AwesomePlayers]

Only a couple hundred.

[@AlbionSupreme]

Notice every time you go down to a crawl you fall over. In the immortal word of Jeremy Clarkson"POOOOOWEEERRR"

[@AwesomePlayers]

We would say "Giveeeeeeerrrrrrr!"

[@mateuszgajda9618]

When I see you Guys riding in that type of wildness, it always makes me wander if you ever had any problems with big Animals? I don't mean Henrik, but some puma, polar/brown/grizzly bear, moose etc? Are you carring any firearms with you? BTW great video. Thanks!!!

[@AwesomePlayers]

Not much to be afraid where we usually ride. Might be a black bear or two around. They just run away. In western Canada they have Grizzly bears which can be more aggressive.

[@davebeers5133]

Guys, what's happen Henric, he doesn't seem to be getting much road time. must be not having a Mighty DR.

[@AwesomePlayers]

Henrik was really busy with house and home at the time the video was shot. Good news is that he is back with a brand new bike.

[@kriszsan1977]

Hi Riley! i need a little help from Henrik. (cos I'm not good in English, and i'd like to ask something from him). Szevasz Henrik! Hogy mondják azt angolul, hogy: "Chris motort sétáltat"? (13:33-nál lévő lévő képkockák) :D Riley, that was a really tough run! How many beers helped you to forget? 🍺 Great vid.

[@AwesomePlayers]

From Henrik. Az Angol forditas ez lehetne: Chris is taking his bike for a walk.

[@kriszsan1977]

yess. from 13:33. Take care. Minden jót, szèles utat! :)

[@christopherlueth123]

What crash bars are those?

[@AwesomePlayers]

Adventure Spec. Great bars.

[@frodoadventure1]

Most estimates put calorie burn around 250 per hour for that kind of riding. If you are regularly picking up the bike it is even more. Your bike needs fuel, and so do you!

[@AwesomePlayers]

I would be in shape if I could get out 2 or 3 times a week.

[@Tetsaraku]

Great video once again! It's nice to know you are human after all... Oh, and thanks for the stickers! Next week when I get my bike from winter storage I will hold a red carpet event of biblical grandeur as I place one of the stickers on my GS. It's going to be far bigger than Trumps inauguration. (So the bar is set at suitably moderate level.) -Tero

[@AwesomePlayers]

As time goes on I seem to be getting more and more human..... Please send us a video of the big event. Cheers.

[@CaviDS]

you need to invest in a Rekluse autoclutch. It will change your life!!

[@AwesomePlayers]

I've always wanted to try one.

[@analyser32]

The video always disguises the steepness.

[@AwesomePlayers]

It really does. I'm always so excited to he see the footage from some epic hill and it looks like we are riding the prairies.

[@analyser32]

It took us about four hours to get up about 800 metres of track, looks like a normal fire trail in the video.

[@jamieharley7015]

love your videos you should buy yourself a litre bike

[@diegofianza3525]

Perfect "First World Problem" video: peaceful (no war, no pollution, politically and economically stable country), temperate climate (not Saharan nor sub-Saharan), smooth running BMW, no injuries, and not far from superb medical facilities BUT the rider doesn't feel like motorbiking.

[@chrislammert5901]

Taking the F800 gs on this trail better not get your batterie go flat or other breakdown. No way to take it back track

[@AwesomePlayers]

The 800 series have been very reliable. Way more issues with DR650s and other supposedly simpler machines over the years.

[@AlbionSupreme]

Also will you people start packing some food and water. Just a snickers or something at least

[@AwesomePlayers]

Had water. Usually have some power bars of some sort.

[@AlbionSupreme]

But eggsbacon, pancakes and jam has that beat every time :) Thank you for the entertaining videos you make

[@VMAXRider]

😉✌️🇵🇹

[@LaurentChardon]

You sounded exhausted! That's why you shouldn't have the mike in your helmet, so people don't realize how badly out of shape you are... Not that I ever think about stuff like that... ;)

[@AwesomePlayers]

The winter training of Costco mega snacks takes its toll!

[@LaurentChardon]

On some level it's reassuring, it shows that off road motorcycling is actually working you hard and is good for you. We're all certainly more fit at the end of the season than at the begining!

[@AwesomePlayers]

Scientific proof! www.oftr.ca/fitness-study.php

[@LaurentChardon]

Interesting, thanks!

[@LaurentChardon]

I have to admit that after a full day of trail riding I don't usually make it to dinner, I pass out on the sofa either right before or right after the shower!

[@mc12866]

You need water and a raft to get down that not a BMW