NGBAT Labor Day, Georgia Mountains Adventure Ride (2022 KLR 650 Break In)

This is the Northern Georgia Backwoods Adventure Trail 3 day adventure ride route that GPS Kevin sells the GPX route for on his website. We rode for 3 days, and stayed in hotels each night. I decided to paper plate break in my new KLR during this trip. For those wanting to go, feel free to watch the video and decide if it's for you. We did go on all the red sections, and unfortunately my GoPro decided to act up on several of the most difficult sections. I was unable to get the majority of the difficult sections on film. The difficult sections are mostly VERY washed out and rutted (several feet deep ruts) on dirt/ rock roads in the mountains, with steep drop offs on the sides. It is definitely doable on heavy adventure bikes, one just has to really take his time.

[@AzMtnThumper]

Looks like a fun ride. A great way to get acquainted with your new bike.

[@evolvnyc]

Crazy HAARP waves in some of those shots! Great video - thanks for sharing!

[@PSBEadventures]

One thing you can bet a paycheck on, a GPS Kevin route is gonna have a closed gate or two and a few slap dead ends....Good video boys

[@biggooddad]

Great ride! Wish i had been there on my 2011. Love the SS in the garage and greetings from the Ozarks!

[@kipmanders745]

Just got ‘22 klr Adv and live north of Athens . I’ll bleep bloop to try to find you guys & next ride. Was in Rabun co 2 wknds ago. Thx for video

[@thatoneguy_429]

Will definitely be doing this route with my father in-law. Soon

[@mrsmel269]

man wish i was close great exploring !!!! #livetoride

[@GaryKLR]

Wait until you change out that Nasty break in oil, my 22 was a whole different bike after I got some real oil in it. Thanks for the video!

[@brentmitchell9116]

Are you doing the doohickey?

[@loganpardon]

Yes I will soon, and I'll be getting it from the OG eagle mike.

[@dougindixie3829]

None of my business but may I suggest not doing the doo until your warranty is out? Great video, really enjoying it.

[@robhoffbauer1692]

I camp up there all the time!

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

this is awesome !!! you ride Ga mountains off road all the time ?

[@markcollins5026]

Man, I also got the new KLR, nice video, would have been better without the music !

[@loganpardon]

Thanks for the suggestion man!

[@sfoutdoors8917]

Is there a place that adv guys post their trips and upcoming adv rides and events? Want to come out with my KLR

[@koomz2774]

You guys ride often!? I live in Greenwood SC not far from there. Looking for a group to ride with. Is there a Facebook page to join?

[@robertcampbell3828]

Need to invest in crash bars and skid plate

[@loganpardon]

I definitely agree! I'm waiting for some to be released for the 2022!

[@mmaaddict78]

@@loganpardon A lot of parts fit from last generation. I saw a video of a guy putting a gen 2 skid plate on his ‘22 with no modifications.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

what part of Ga is this ?

[@loganpardon]

Eye the map in the first few seconds of the video, or Google NGBAT.

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

@@loganpardon lol i don't know how i missed that map duh me lol thanks! i ride up in helen etc a lot wanna try this adv style riding now! looking at a KLR to give it a go !

[@nathanbryant12345]

Where are you riding? I want to do this ride!

[@loganpardon]

Name of the ride is in the title bud, and i tried to show a map of the Georgia area in the first few seconds! Happy trails!

[@Prosto-yur4ik]

Как klr650? Стоит покупать для дальних поездок?

[@loganpardon]

"Come on Baxter, you know I don't speak Spanish!!" -Ron Burgundy

[@Prosto-yur4ik]

@@loganpardon how do you klr650? is it worth buying it for long trips alone?

[@ThinkBeforeYouSheep]

@@Prosto-yur4ik It's pretty good for long trips, just mind the weight.