The Best and Worst parts of the Trans America Trail

[@Andrew-td6hi]

I’m just beyond delusional dream and into reality that after 8 years might be able to begin planning to pull together actual TAT trip. This was one of the most practical and realistic reviews of the trail I have viewed thus far. Lots of questions as to GPS, size of motorcycle ( entry level) and least amount of time off from work that would give me a shot at most all the trail. Talking points I need yet to cover for sure. Nicely done and helpful for sure.

[@gmunnyadv]

Great summary of the highs and lows of the TAT. Two buddies and I rode the western half, Pueblo, CO to Corvallis, OR last July... what an epic adventure. You're absolutely right about the unique things you experience and see and even more unique people you meet along the way. Can't wait to edit and share our ride.

[@GIDDYUPADVENTURES]

Thanks for commenting subscribe if ya can. I’m sure I’ll do more tat stuff

[@DispatchMoto]

Thanks for the info! Hope to one day to get on the TAT.

[@abyields7831]

Here we go, love your intro! Matt and Gabriella you need to include the doggies too haha, I have two of them! Can’t wait to watch the Engineer’s and Cinnamon pass!

[@mhilde7744]

Thanks for the post, you two👍

[@GIDDYUPADVENTURES]

Thanks for your kind words. Be sure to subscribe for our next adventures we will post soon!

[@bigdave6194]

Im in the planning stages myself. This video definitely added some notes for me. Thanks for sharing!

[@GIDDYUPADVENTURES]

Thanks for watching the video.

[@MotoDeSoto]

Well done. Good luck with your channel! 😎

[@sanu5308]

Thanks for sharing your experience on the TAT. I'm planning to ride CO to OR during the first week of August this year. I guess you followed Sam's track since you were describing about your Idaho experience. I bought Sam's GPX files and I can see motels and gas stations along the way. Are these enough or did you have to ride off from his route for gas or for night stays?I'm not able to measure the true distance between waypoints on Sam's track and was wondering how did you plan a day's ride using his track?

[@GIDDYUPADVENTURES]

Yes . Sam’s are the best

[@GIDDYUPADVENTURES]

He designed it where you should be just fine with gas/food

[@robnewman19]

I like the old Arai XD3 on the shelf.. the xd3 was my first adventure helmet years ago.. mine is beat to hell and retired

[@abyields7831]

2:51 that’s a desktop screen saver, awesome video 😍

[@MotoRudyX.]

Do you have a complete listing of accessories and gear you used on the DR-Z? What did you like/dislike, what would you change next time? Who makes the windscreen and how did it work? Good video!

[@GIDDYUPADVENTURES]

I got all my parts from ProCyle procycle.us/model/suzuki/drz400s We changed out for seat concepts seats, IMS tanks and pegs, and a few other things. Subscribe to see all my content And here's my video about my bike. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKGol2Sndp2Wb5Y

[@andrewg367]

Did you feel like a 90/10 tire was a necessity? Or would a 50/50 be good to go?

[@GIDDYUPADVENTURES]

You know the first time I did it we had 50/50 tires and at times (Colorado/Utah) we needed more aggressive tread

[@andrewg367]

@@GIDDYUPADVENTURES thank you. I think we will plan to change tires in Colorado like most seem to be doing.

[@karlfonner7589]

Just subscribed. Please post another video of more pictures

[@GIDDYUPADVENTURES]

Hey Karl, there’s several videos on my channel that have photos of TAT. The Topography of Fear is my book on my trip and there’s 3-4 videos on that. Thank fir subscribing

[@benjamins.6016]

How do you think it would be to bicycle? Thank you.

[@GIDDYUPADVENTURES]

There's a different one for bikes but I do think Sarah Swallow did this on a bike. Google her name and trans America trail.

[@troym6270]

hey guys! nice vid, great views! are you selling the Giddy Up bike shirts?!?

[@GIDDYUPADVENTURES]

Thanks! Damn right I’ll sell you a t shirt. What size are you ?

[@troym6270]

@@GIDDYUPADVENTURES hey cool. i wear a large!! how do i get a hold of you, email? or website?

[@GIDDYUPADVENTURES]

@@troym6270 my email is [e-mail] I have several websites But the one for giddy up is being built now. My book is at www.thetopographyoffear.com but let me see what t shirt cost/ship is

[@rideyourbike]

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[@chuck9691]

Did you make any mods to the carburetor on the drz I have the same bike was wondering if the stock carburetor did well at high elevation

[@GIDDYUPADVENTURES]

So having done the passes on 2 Drzs, and traveling with others on Drz - no problems whatsoever. The only one with problems was our buddy who rejetted his klr.

[@chuck9691]

@@GIDDYUPADVENTURES thank you..

[@brucemckelvy9920]

I have a DR350SE and have ridden it extensively including most all of the high mountain passes in Colorado. I weigh 350 lbs and it has hauled my butt up the worst of those passes with no problems at all. I did chainge my front sproket one tooth for more low end grunt because of my weight, but it runs perfectly from sea level to 14,000 feet. I have made no changes to my carb from stock and have never done any changes in the jets from factory. My buddy has a Yamaha XT250 which is fuel injected and his bike backfires above about 11,000 feet when he lets off the gas. Otherwise both bikes have hauled us all over the place. We usually base our riding out of Tincup, Taylor Lake,, Ouray or Silverton, CO. All great spots with loads of riding.

[@GIDDYUPADVENTURES]

@@brucemckelvy9920 I really like those dr350s

[@brucemckelvy9920]

@@GIDDYUPADVENTURES Yea, they are real work horses. No fancy do-dads, but just plain tanks that just keep on ticking. I put a Russell Day Long Saddle on mine as the seat was just not comfortable for my size, but otherwise it is stock.