Ride Along Day Trip in Arizona

Come along for a ride in Arizona to Cave Creek and Bartlett Lake. It's a beautiful day and the scenery is great!
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[@chrzanik666]

Good to see you riding, mate. Had a tough few months, but today despite rather nippy weather I am taking my bike out for a spin. Just waiting for a sun to rise as it's 4am in 🇬🇧 need of some two wheels therapy. Oh man, I do. I have to celebrate 7 years of booze this month. I don't know why I am still counting lol 😆 well I think I know why, but I'm afraid to say it loud.. God bless you 🙏

[@FTAAdventures]

Hope you had a good ride!

[@masterspin7796]

I quit drinking 2010..I was drunk for 35 years...

[@oobmaine04064]

Hey Tim great local ride, thanks for showing us around!!

[@FTAAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Jon_Bass4001]

Love this video with the nice easy saunter through town and hills in the background. At 4:57, "I'm just not really in the mood for crowds today" perfectly sums up my goals when riding! When I lived in Southern California I often rode around Palomar, Julian, the Anza-Borrego desert, and surrounding areas but always went on weekday mornings when I could. It made the ride much more enjoyable.

[@scottkesner3322]

I was in flagstaff last summer when I visited my mom in safford AZ. Flagstaff is beautiful country also. Tim, you always have the most beautiful places to ride

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks Scott! I agree, Flagstaff is awesome!

[@helpfulcommenter]

It's great to see you doing so well Tim

[@BlackThor15]

Great to see you back on the road Tim, awesome video, well done you! 👍👍

[@FTAAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@PIKEGIBERT]

Thank you againTim, you again for an other trip.I think I have watched most of your videos! You are an inspiration.

[@FTAAdventures]

Thank you my friend!

[@helpfulcommenter]

I like how chill the music was

[@FTAAdventures]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

[@motogusnz]

Great stuff and some great roads to the lake. I’m coming over from New Zealand in a weeks time and looking forward to some great Arizona roads and scenery

[@FTAAdventures]

Have fun!

[@motogusnz]

@@FTAAdventures Thank you ;-)

[@VVoltz]

Beautiful ride. Thank you for posting!

[@human1513]

That Tiger is a sharp, nice looking bike.

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks 👍

[@ckkrons2338]

Many years ago used to travel to Phoenix for work yearly and took my bike a few years…did that trip many times, an excellent one!

[@newenglandscrambler2262]

Beautiful ride Tim. Also liked your tips on the cafés. Bars and crowds aren't really my scene either, but crepes are definitely my thing. Thanks for sharing!

[@FTAAdventures]

Thank you!

[@RamblingRuters]

Great content Tim, love it, I just took a day trip today to the San Rafael Valley in Coronado National Forest, Sanoita, Patagonia absolutely gorgeous views, would love to link up with you if possible and ride with you, appreciate everything you do

[@FTAAdventures]

Very nice! I like that area. Hope we cross paths, are you based in Arizona?

[@henryhawk978]

Enjoyed the video Tim. Nice ride you had there. Liked the music and the coffee stop looked like a place I would enjoy chilling at. I like to kick back and watch other people do what they do. What is the water supply for the lake? You said they had been dumping lots of water in it. RIDE SAFE OUT THERE!

[@FTAAdventures]

There are several dams in the area, I believe this lake is fed from Horseshoe Dam. Thanks you too!

[@bradb2514]

Really nice video, Tim. Thanks! 🤟

[@FTAAdventures]

Glad you liked it!

[@JoshJ-df2qq]

Great day ride. And thanks for the ride idea - I'm going to ride out to Bartlett Lake right after watching your video. I also live in Phoenix and appreciate the ideas you provide.

[@quads4life1]

Thanks for the video.. well done. I've never been to that side of the U.S., so I enjoy seeing it through your lense. That town looks like a place i'd like to visit. Lots to see. Thanks again and enjoy the rides!

[@FTAAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@boseisgood]

Nice area,makes me want to live nearby. Thanks Tim, you and your bike are looking good! Love your videos! You are an inspiration for many.

[@FTAAdventures]

Glad you like them!

[@tracythorleifson]

I’ve come to love Texas riding, but, man, you made me miss AZ!

[@jerseycowboy1]

Your bike seems like it runs very smooth. I bet you really enjoy it.

[@FTAAdventures]

It does!

[@helpfulcommenter]

It's nice to see your lakes getting more full. Here in CA we also have good full reservoirs and tons of remaining snowpack due to those crazy atmospheric rivers (bomb cyclones) that dumped so much water back in Dec and Jan. It sucks to realize that even with all the water, we're still in a drought. We'd need several years of repeated performance to be back to "normal" again. But it sure is nice to see the man made lakes getting closer to capacity! I can't friggin wait for fishing season.

[@joeybobbie1]

Hi Tim, Thanks for taking us along for the Ride. Did you Sell the GS and get the Tiger? Just wondering because I know how much you liked the GS. I got some great Pictures from this Ride. Arizona probably has a Lot of nice Trails, Dirt Roads, Twisty’s to Ride on. It’s been a While since I’ve been to Arizona. I love the Old West Feel of Arizona. Anyway, Thanks again Tim.👍👍😁

[@williammahaffy4642]

As always, a great ridealong! Hope I can get to that part of the country for some exploring! And I'm with you, TC. Even in the quasi-post-pandemic world, I still can't go anywhere that's too "peopley". The density is uncomfortable. That crêperie was just my speed! Can't wait to check it out. Ride safe. Ride hard.

[@FTAAdventures]

Thank you my friend! I’m with you on the crowds thing, not really my scene either.

[@joeybobbie1]

I hate Crowds also. I just want to be able to relax when I go somewhere.

[@rocknrowdster]

Time to update your blurb under your video: "🏍 WHO IS TIM COLLINS OF FTA ADVENTURES? (FORMERLY FORTY TIMES AROUND) ...I am currently living full time on my motorcycle, a 2015 BMW R1200GS named Lupe." Love your videos

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks for the reminder! I'm going to fix that now.

[@JCrozier1]

Looking great man hoping the cold and snow goes away here so I can ride.

[@FTAAdventures]

Thank you! Hope it warms up soon for you

[@joegregory109]

Thanks Tim, I just took that same ride a couple weeks ago.

[@FTAAdventures]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@jimweagant8920]

Thanks for the video Tim

[@FTAAdventures]

Any time!

[@craigfullilove-keen1279]

Great Video 👍🏻 what a beautiful state Arizona is, it's my dream to ride along in Arizona ❤ one day gotta make it happen !! Greetings from Sussex UK ✌🏻

[@FTAAdventures]

You should!

[@jasonmeek7927]

Thanks for the video, Tim. I am going to be in AZ for Bike Week at the end of March. I was wondering if you have a couple of suggestions on "must see" locations/lakes/natural wonders within a few hours of Scottsdale? Again, thank you for sharing. J

[@FTAAdventures]

Bartlett Lake, Saguaro Lake and Apache Lake are all great rides. 89A from Wickenburg to Jerome and Sedona is amazing but might be too long of a trip for one day.

[@eddcurry1245]

Thanks for the ride along

[@FTAAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@eddcurry1245]

Nice info to know for the next time I’m in AZ, which should be sometime in 2023.

[@FTAAdventures]

Sounds good!

[@rbrown1339]

Nice job with your video as usual! Looked like a nice, relaxing ride. Was that your buddy Bob riding with you? Haven't seen him in one of your videos for a while. Take care and safe travels!

[@FTAAdventures]

Thank you! Yes, that was Bob. Same to you!

[@firesail6707]

I liked that a lot, I've wanted to explore that area. Thanks for taking us along.

[@FTAAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Mortikaismiles]

Great video! Helps get through the long winter

[@FTAAdventures]

Glad it helped!

[@MarkAJones-uf3et]

Was going to say that road you turned left just befor the lake looked familiar from another one of your videos.

[@FTAAdventures]

I think it was in a camping video a while back

[@justinsaying289]

Nice ride.✌️

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks ✌️

[@larryj8924]

Visit family in Gilbert, Az several times a year, will take this route in the cooler season. Looking forward to more review and comparison of Tiger 850 vs Bmw, not sure what drove you to switch other than miles were getting high on Beemer and maintenance $$.

[@helpfulcommenter]

I always wondered where all the rusty painted metal crap that people put in their front yards comes from, now I know: Cave Creek!

[@Lightning-Cuddy]

Nice ride mate! Stay save and thanks for your Video! Regards from Austria ✌️

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks, will do!

[@Wingnut_Stickman]

I love the cactus in the median. Very cool.

[@FTAAdventures]

Me too!

[@larrykaminski3269]

Nice ride thanks

[@FTAAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@larrykaminski3269]

I have never been to Cave Creek but a guy I knew was in jail in CO. I bailed him out and he stole the bail money and hung in Cave Creek. Your mention of bikers evidently is why he felt protected from my retribution.

[@ChaserTiponi]

Visiting a Buddy in Peoria last May. A couple days I ran solo when he had to work during the week. Sure wish I woulda known about Cave Creek and Bartlett lake. Can't do it now I'm back in Seattle lol...

[@FTAAdventures]

Maybe next time!

[@ChaserTiponi]

@@FTAAdventures Fer sure!

[@akalowdown2470]

Great video

[@FTAAdventures]

Thank you!

[@stanadams8718]

Another great video! I really resonated with this one as I used to live in AZ and this is definitely the best time and weather to live there. I am curious as to why you keep your cellphone in the trunk of your motorcycle? I always keep mine in my jacket pocket in case I get separated from my bike and need to make an emergency call for help. Keep up the good work!! 🙂

[@FTAAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it! My phone is usually in my pocket, I'm not sure why I had it in the top case in this video. That is a great reason to keep it on your person!

[@briangibbs5703]

Thanks Tim! We’re itchin’ for spring time up here in northern Nevada! How you liking’ that Triumph? I have 56 miles on my new 850😆

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks Brian, I'm loving the Triumph, it seems to be a great fit for me

[@jackanderson1418]

Great vidio Tim any chance of a comparison vidio of the BMW and the Triumph? Both great bikes would love to know how they are under all the conditions you ride and camp in. Thanks 😊😊

[@FTAAdventures]

Will do

[@OneTakeSunday]

Hey Tim, You ever miss your 1200gs? Thanks for the videos.

[@FTAAdventures]

Sometimes I do but I'm loving the Triumph

[@masterspin7796]

@@FTAAdventures I have a 1250 R/T...I don't care for the vibration in the bars it puts my throttle hand to sleep...

[@randyarrowsmith3007]

Nice ride up to Bartlett Tim. If you’re out riding next weekend, Havasu has the pyrotechnics show.

[@FTAAdventures]

Sounds great!

[@diffmiss]

Tim was this the day I met you at the gas station? Same bikes and riders, I wondered if you guys were working up content. I try to do the Bartlett Lake run every week, during weekdays. Always a fun ride, but watch out for the sheriff.

[@FTAAdventures]

No, I just went out there again this Wed to film this. I love it out there! I go pretty often too.

[@diffmiss]

I just did a nuts ride from Safford up into NM last week. ->Mule Creek NM ->Silver City->TorC. Couple of bucket list routes up there. Ever tried it?

[@Menz890]

Interested in doing a review on the Tuareg 660? Just picked one up, Located in Prescott Valley. Only have one little favor to ask. 🤔😬

[@helpfulcommenter]

Thanks for the video Tim, how is planning going for Baja? When do you think we can expect to see those vids?

[@FTAAdventures]

Planning to leave in a few weeks, so videos should start coming out shortly after that

[@Dalevd]

Love your videos… thanks…

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@jblue1299]

Nice lake ! Is there any fishing in this lake ?

[@FTAAdventures]

There is!

[@DJPTEXAS]

Hey Tim hope all is well !

[@FTAAdventures]

Thanks, all is well here. Hope you are well!

[@narrator-timothymckean]

Hey Tim! How are you doing on a bike that’s more street-oriented than your previous bikes? Have you needed to adjust your rides, or your riding style?

[@Smokey_kills]

Awesome going to plan a group ride to there next month now ! Thanks for the inspiration

[@davechavis4275]

Ride time is good time, and to be of sober mind.

[@rustyhunt8896]

Shucks, I meant to visit Bartlett Lake when I was out there last year. Not sure why I didn't?

[@FTAAdventures]

I should have mentioned it when we were in Cave Creek. It's a good reason to come back this way!!

[@mikemills5144]

Thanks Tim. Is there camping out by the lake?

[@FTAAdventures]

There is, you can camp on the beach where I took the picture of my bike. There is also other camping in the area by Bartlett Dam and Horseshoe Dam as well.

[@fredmalone798]

Spent a summer in Cave Creek near Bell Rd in the late 70’s. Sure looks different now. Curious how the new 850 Sport is treating you. What kind of MPG are you getting for casual cruising ?

[@FTAAdventures]

The 850 is awesome, I am loving it. I get about 55 mpg.

[@fredmalone798]

55 Thats great. Most reviews I find are in the low to mid 40’s.

[@FTAAdventures]

@@fredmalone798 I’m pretty light on the throttle

[@stephenciolino1008]

So amped just put a deposit down on a 2023 Yamaha tenere 700!!!

[@FTAAdventures]

Awesome congrats!!!

[@masterspin7796]

How is the Triumph treating you...miss the 1250?

[@FTAAdventures]

Sometimes I miss the old bike but I'm loving the Tiumph

[@masterspin7796]

@@FTAAdventures Thats cool...I went with a 2022 1250 R/T probably go smaller next time..KTM 890 Adventure(standard model) has my interest...

[@helpfulcommenter]

Is your riding partner also a sober dude? I wish I could find one of those!

[@FTAAdventures]

He is! We actually got sober together over 10 years ago, been friends ever since

[@helpfulcommenter]

@@FTAAdventures Great!

[@newenglandscrambler2262]

Sober rider here too. 11 years next month. Are you based out west? We've been talking about wintering in NM for a couple of years now and might take the plunge before long. For now I'm riding all over New England.

[@Vjekoslav-vf3hr]

How long can REVIT HORIZON 2 jacket stand under average rain before leaking? 1h? 2h?

[@FTAAdventures]

That's about right, 1-2 hours. I haven't ridden with it in torrential downpour yet though.

[@Vjekoslav-vf3hr]

@@FTAAdventures I hardly belive you. I had tested one sleeve of the jacket under shower... after 10min it was soaked and wet all the way through to the (wet) thermal layer. This so called 2L laminated outer shell is bull shit. I regreted this purchase. I must have rain suit with me on every road trip out of town. I should have invested +200€ more for Goretex laminated jacket, 2L or the best choice - 3L Gtx pro.

[@eprohoda]

brav,that's unusual , do you want more views?,have a nice day. buddy,=))