Suzuki King Quads in Rugged Idaho Mountains

Our 12th annual fly fishing trip in the rugged back country of Idaho. Join us as we make our to some of Idaho's remote high mountain lakes. Every year we load our Suzuki King Quads up for this fly fishing/ATV adventure.

[@canamdennis6829]

The atv ride did it for me that was amazing thanks alot from Ontario Canada great trip guys thanks for taking us along for the ride

[@aaronkelley7448]

Thanks for watching bit was a great ride.

[@MrKmd27]

Wow, you really found a gold-mine of a fishing spot. So beautiful and with great fishing.

[@aaronkelley7448]

It’s a cool trip for sure!

[@DaveP3d]

Great content. I like your version of just hearing the comforting hum of the Suzukis rather than a music loop.

[@aaronkelley7448]

Thanks for the feedback, and thanks for watching!

[@mikecrawford7352]

Riding these trails on the quads looks like a blast. If I was planning on doing camping I would build a trailer same width as the quad same tires and the axle same distance as the quads front to rear axels. Use it as my chuck box camp gear and battery storage so I can run my cpap machine. I would also figure out a roof top tent setup for it that wouldn’t be to long or wide for the trailer

[@craigsturman6661]

I don't worry too much about black bears unless you come across a sow with cubs. In my part of Idaho we get a few Grizzlies. Those I worry about! The tiny bears (squirrels) are the biggest pain! I need to explore the Copper Basin more! Great videos!

[@kractass]

Can't beat the Kings!! Great trails and video! Thanks for posting.

[@aaronkelley7448]

Thanks man, I agree hard to beat a King!

[@jameshaney177]

I love that area you are in! Lots of great memories with the scouts and hiking and biking in. Amazing area...

[@aaronkelley7448]

Thanks for watching, it is an awesome area for sure

[@chrisogren8154]

Really enjoyed the video. Makes me want to buy a quad. Loved the slo-mo capture of the jumping trout.

[@aaronkelley7448]

Thanks for watching Chris. I thought that was pretty cool too😎

[@carlhendricks349]

Another great trip. Thanks again for sharing your adventures.

[@aaronkelley7448]

Thanks! Working on the last part of that trip now and hope to post soon.

[@ElevationATV]

Wow, fantastic scenery and trails here! Those are my kind of trails! I know how space is always at a premium, doing these types of trips... but a good saw is a must. But it looks like you managed to squeeze past the fallen timbers well. I've been pondering, picking up a battery-operated chainsaw. Cut down on weight, etc. Wicked capture on the trout jump near the end. What a beautiful place to set up camp and do some fishing! Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

[@aaronkelley7448]

Thanks for the feedback. It’s something we look forward to every year. Agree on the chainsaw, just have to figure out how to manage it. We ended up having to winch a big one out of the way. I’ve been slow to get our second video out that shows some of that but hope to soon.

[@ElevationATV]

@aaronkelley7448 Ah, yes, winching works too. Done that! I picked up a Fiskars pruning/Pull Saw. I forgot the size, I think it's 10"? Anyway, it is a similar concept to a "Silky Saw" but half the price. It actually works relatively well and a little more compact than a chainsaw. I'm looking forward to checking out some of your other videos. I loved the trails here.

[@kartpilot63]

Hi Aaron, this is Scott from northern Arizona. Thanks for another awesome ride along! I now have 2900 issue free miles on my 2022 KQ750!! Now that summer is over my wife and ride on the local washes and mountain trails where we live almost everyday. Keep those videos coming!!!

[@aaronkelley7448]

Hello Scott and thanks for the feedback. Glad to hear you’re getting good use out of your King Quad. I’m originally from AZ and miss it in many ways. Tons of great riding there too and lots of different types of terrain.

[@grizzlygrull]

Thank you for sharing this video! 🏕🌲🌳The first quad filming on the rear the second quad gives fantastic view, keep going with this way to film your adventures! 🐻👍Friendly from France! 🗼🇨🇵

[@aaronkelley7448]

Thanks for the feedback! Glad to hear you like that view of the front quad filming the one following. I like it too and like the additional angle. My oldest brother served a mission for our church in Brussels Belgium and spoke French. Welcome!

[@SanJuanMountainBob]

Great video Aaron. It's so nice when it's not dusty - been drier than a bone here most of the summer. That last fish was a whale! Wow Thanks for sharin!

[@aaronkelley7448]

Thanks for watching. It’s always super nice to get out and ride after a storm when there’s little or no dust. Those big ones are few and far between l, but definitely worth the wait. Especially fun on the fly rods!

[@donaldoliver3088]

Beautiful country and great trails

[@aaronkelley7448]

Thanks! They really are.

[@tritonal8829]

Absolutely love watching your vids, please keep making them. Living in FL, I don't get to see this. I bought a KQ based off of your vids to use on the ranch, it's been an awesome workhorse.

[@aaronkelley7448]

Thanks for the positive feedback, I really appreciate!

[@johnwilliam6638]

Nice video and great trail, lots of rocks and love that long wooden boardwalk someone took a lot of time building that. We always bring a chainsaw with us for all those down trees

[@aaronkelley7448]

Thanks John! Those little bridges are one of my favorite parts of the trail. I also have always liked the more technical parts of the rides. A chainsaw would definitely be the way to go b

[@edwinhsingmaster9135]

Very well done both video, excellent audio, and the setting is beautiful. I'm on my 4 king quad and love them. Like to ride that someday. Riden into Kirkwood ranch a couple of times from Pittsburg. Got about 10k with my stihl sm170 saw, we encounter some 22" trees here in so.oregon. 2 cyl will use much more fuel. Nice fish! Cheers

[@aaronkelley7448]

Thanks for the feedback! Glad we didn’t encounter any downed trees that big! A chain saw would definitely be nice.

[@John-yf6iw]

Best Atv videos on KZbin haven’t heard from you in a while. Hopefully everything’s OK.

[@aaronkelley7448]

Wow thanks for the feedback!! Sorry it’s been so long but definitely not done. Its definitely been a slow spell. We’re currently working on getting our Sena communications added into the Audio so our conversations back and forth as we ride are included. It’s also currently tough to get out to do any new rides until winter breaks. I do have some stuff I never finished from last season I need to get done. Thanks for being patient.

[@Sergethedrummer]

thanks for sharing this video

[@aaronkelley7448]

You bet, thanks for watching!

[@PSBEadventures]

Awesome man! We left Upstate South Carolina late July, and hauled our bikes out to my buddy Forrest place in Fairfield. Left his place and camped near Smoky Bar Store and rode 7 days in the Sawtooths. Two TW200s and a Honda Trail 125. After day 7 we turned north and went really close here to these lakes. A great reason to come back! We rode all the way to Wallace on dirt and then back down. 15 days in the Idaho backcountry. Would love to bring the wheelers out next time so the family can come. Thanks for taking us along! Got some good video of our trip over on the channel if you want to check it out. Love those high altitude lakes!

[@aaronkelley7448]

Hey thanks for watching. Sound like an epic trip you guys made on the bikes. 15 days, that’s awesome. I will get a TW sometime in the not too distant future. Really cool bikes. Also love the Honda trail bikes and would like to find room and money for a CRF 250F

[@aaronkelley7448]

Checking out that video now and subscribed too!

[@PSBEadventures]

@aaronkelley7448 Awesome! Thanks a ton. Subbed to yours as well!!! Great videos you got man!! Loving it! Good luck on the tw search! 01 and newer had the disc brake front. Definitely recommend that out there!

[@normsatv]

Great looking trails but personally i do not go into woods without a powersaw . Power saw & fire making tools are two most important items have at all times above all other . Of course compressor & plugs next lol . Pretty awesome trails tho be some real nice riding 👍

[@aaronkelley7448]

Thanks for watching! I’ll have to work on the power saw, but always have fire starting stuff and other basic tools.

[@Snarge22]

A good day out on the Suzuki King Quads! I have a 23 Can-Am Outlander. The DPS on it's lowest setting seems to have plenty of steering power in the rough stuff to the point where I've never increased the setting.

[@aaronkelley7448]

Thanks for watching! I will be loading another video from the same trip with some video of the Outlander soon

[@Snarge22]

I hope you get a chance to ride the Outlander@@aaronkelley7448. It's always fun to check out different machines. 🙂

[@northernsurvivalbackcountr4986]

Beautiful ride bro nice fishing too alittle chainsaw would take care of those tree's be safe out there

[@aaronkelley7448]

Thanks! Agreed a small chainsaw would be great!!

[@ComfyDadShoes]

Idaho might just be the coolest looking state. Nothing flat land, slash pine, and mud in MS.

[@aaronkelley7448]

Definitely a cool place to live. Very blessed.

[@rondavis415]

Would be nice if you would tell what trails you are on also if you would show some pictures of your camping 💥

[@aaronkelley7448]

I usually give general areas rather than super specific locations. Thanks for the tip on adding in some camping stuff too.

[@fiddyscenttupacksaday3308]

Wrap those logs with your winch, then saw them, then yard the whole bundle as one out of the way. Easy peasy under 5 mins. Do it all the time. Don't let some tree's stop some lifetime memories.

[@aaronkelley7448]

Great Idea, thanks for sharing!

[@gordonsmith9002]

Nice videos, some people say the CVT exhaust vent is too low on the King Quad. Have you ever had any issues with yours? Thank you

[@aaronkelley7448]

Hey thanks for watching! That’s a good question that I don’t have a solid answer on. I don’t seek out deep water crossings where it could cause problems but I have had to cross some creeks that are a bit above the floor boards and haven’t had any trouble.

[@fistcover3831]

Can you make a video about that fishing gear you bring on your trips? The orange inflatable is pretty cool!

[@aaronkelley7448]

Not a bad idea. Until I can get it done here’s a at least a little info. Outcast Deluxe Fishcat float tube. Reddington 5wt rod with Cabelas RLS reel. Weight forward floating line. Flies very from grasshopper patterns to Leaches.

[@danieltrottier8599]

Il be doing the same soon in Elliot Lake Ontario.

[@aaronkelley7448]

Awesome! I would like to ride up in Canada someday. Do you do any fishing on your rides?

[@danieltrottier8599]

@@aaronkelley7448 absolutely

[@adamprater6216]

Planning trip out there next summer/fall. What trail system you recommend?

[@aaronkelley7448]

There’s tons to choose from. 50” trails or full size? Most of the 50” stuff is in southeast Idaho.

[@grousehunter67]

Some nice size fish ! No power saw ? i bought a new Poulan power saw over 20 yrs ago for $75 best $ i ever spent great accessorie for the quad i have bought been debating on upgrading to a electric one though , thanks for the video Aaron !

[@aaronkelley7448]

Thanks! Yeah I definitely need to get a power saw of some sort for sure.

[@J_Calvin_Hobbes]

👍 I'm curious if the water temp was tolerable enough for swimming that day?

[@aaronkelley7448]

I don’t know the water temperature but way too cold for me😬

[@Jesco2841]

Sorry for the random question... where did you get your Suzuki from? ie What dealer? I live in Roberts, ID, willing to drive to find a good dealer.

[@aaronkelley7448]

I buy mine from Doug at Action Motorsports in Idaho Falls. They have treated me good.

[@Coyotethumper5]

Hi Aaron great video #1 look forward to follow up video. Do you not like the Maxxis 2.0 I love them on my KQ750 they seem to me to do well in many different types of terrain. and do you have grizzly bear in that area?

[@aaronkelley7448]

Thanks for watching! I do like the 2.0s that I’ve got on mine. It just seems to me that the originals are even tougher with deeper tread. The only drawback is the extra weight. The originals are definitely heavier and draw down the power slightly turning the extra weight

[@aaronkelley7448]

Oh forgot just black bears in this part of the state. The grizzly bears are further East and North.

[@kellywilson779]

Where did you guys go and do you have the trail map of the trail that you took do your fishing spot

[@aaronkelley7448]

No map but it’s in the Copper Basin Lake Creek area.

[@dkberesk1]

do you ever have any issues with older belts slipping on the king quads?

[@aaronkelley7448]

Zero issues with the belts on any of them. Never had to adjust, clean or do anything else with the CVT drive system

[@trailblazeratv6306]

Nice trail system. Is it over by Rexburg ?

[@aaronkelley7448]

No, this one is in central Idaho in the Copper Basin

[@sherryjohnson9429]

What type of float tube or raft are you using?

[@aaronkelley7448]

Thanks for watching Sherry. We use and really like the Outcast Fishcat Deluxe. One of our favorite features of that specific model is that it’s got air seat and back rest. Most have foam cushions for seat and back rest. They fold up smaller and more compact with the air and take up less room on the quads.

[@fistcover3831]

Dewalts smallest electric chainsaw has an 8 inch bar on it. One of those and a fully charged battery would have served you well on this adventure. Finding space for it on your KQ could be challenging, considering how much gear you have.

[@aaronkelley7448]

Yeah we need to figure out how to carry more or figure out what we really don’t need😂😂

[@mhking136]

great vid, where’s that front-bumper???

[@aaronkelley7448]

Thanks man! I know I’ve been way too slow ordering my bumper😂

[@craigsturman6661]

This must be up by Big Lake and Long lake?

[@aaronkelley7448]

Correct!

[@curtrobinson6883]

Another fine video. How far did you have to travel from your home to hit this trailhead? Beautiful country…

[@aaronkelley7448]

Thanks! Not sure on miles but it seems like it is about 2 or 2.5 to the trailhead.

[@BigSkyGuyWhy]

Do you know your MPG for the 750? Or how many miles on a full tank?

[@aaronkelley7448]

I should know MPG as much as I’ve Ridden them but haven’t tracked it close enough. I remember putting just over 80 miles on one ride and filled up at that point with a fuel tank I carried. Wasn’t completely out but not too far from it.

[@aaronkelley7448]

Also, I’ll be at work for a half hour or so call if you want 2085243300

[@BigSkyGuyWhy]

@aaronkelley7448 thanks plan on getting your same model so I was curious. I've seen some people say they are horrible mpg. But that's only slightly more than my Honda 520

[@aaronkelley7448]

I think you will like it. In my opinion they are one of the top overall 4 wheelers. I understand being concerned about range because it sucks to have to haul fuel but from my experience they have similar range as most four wheelers. I wish you could get 125 or 130 out of a tank. Guess I need to figure out a way to haul extra for longer rides

[@BigSkyGuyWhy]

@aaronkelley7448 I'm fine with less mpg for more power. That's what I'm truly after! But on a utility style atv.

[@bikinNfishin]

Cooper basin will always be such a good spot!

[@FullsendOffroad]

I made a mistake and bought a '08 Grizzly 700 in addition to my '05 KingQuad 700... Now I can't decide which one to keep!!😂😂😂😂

[@aaronkelley7448]

No issue there just keep both😎😎

[@FullsendOffroad]

@@aaronkelley7448 I wish I could keep both, but I'm in high school and I have limited space, and I can only really keep one, there's no need for two. Plus, I want to try and get myself money so I can buy a car by myself.

[@FullsendOffroad]

@@aaronkelley7448 maybe I'll keep both just in case until I really need to sell one. Had the KingQuad since the end of 2021, and the Grizzly just bought a couple months ago, Loving the Grizzly so far, compared to the KingQuad!!!

[@jamespresnell1421]

@@FullsendOffroad I am currently looking at the new KQ or Grizzly. Had a 2007 KQ for 10k miles and have loved it for the most part. Any thoughts would be great!

[@FullsendOffroad]

@@jamespresnell1421 well, I like suspension and ergonomics much better on the Grizzly, but quality, value, and reliability on the KingQuad.

[@robertocollicelli6734]

no pistol??? mhhh problem.. from Italy compliment

[@aaronkelley7448]

Thanks for watching. Yeah I forgot to grab my revolver this time. I always try to bring it along just in case.