The Dempster Highway the Longest Detour RTW KTM690 S1 Episode 11 Part 1

[@nw3728]

This has been awesome reliving that route through your eyes. I've appreciated both your and Charlie's perspectives. Nice one on capturing his dirt nap :)

[@demon_rides]

He has a fair few little dirt naps lol

[@dougiverson4297]

I think you captured that initial onset moment extremely well. Now, there are most people and there are over-confident people. The next bit does not apply to the second group. Because The Dempster is not a short jaunt out the front door, the approach ride creates the anticipation and concern with each nearing km. There have been many people that have not even crossed that first bridge (200 m up from the start sign) and changed their minds completely at the refuel stop. Yes, probably because of marginal weather but also let themselves be crushed before they started. Now, I do not fault anyone for their decision BUT I do recognize they have let the Dempster Demon (see how I did that) take over. Congrats, looking forward to watching the next in your series. ps. Not sure what the next ones will be for weather, but you will treasure the bad weather as part of the experience. Good weather every day makes it a different trip.

[@demon_rides]

Thank you for comments they are greatly appreciated. I agree that many let the Dempster Demon (😂) get the better of them. I can only comment on my experience with the conditions I had. Everyday and every kilometre can be different. I was thankful for the mixed conditions that I had that made it easy despite a few tricky sections. Of course I’ve only shown a tiny bit of the 1800 km’s. I hope you enjoy the rest of my journey.

[@art2587]

Another awesome share, thank you. I know that feeling all too well….the overwhelming WOW I’m doing this thing I’ve watched others do and seemed so far out of reach…that emotion over came me numerous times while doing the NEBDR. Honestly had it also a number of times when I first started ADV’ing. It’s honestly a great emotion. My buddy and I did section 2 of the Chattahoochee BDR-X last weekend and had an absolute blast….keep riding, keep living to the fullest…no regrets! Safe travels!

[@demon_rides]

@@art2587 thanks mate… I decided to leave that in as it part of the reason I’m on this journey. Raw emotions shouldn’t be hidden.

[@Rosalie_Perron]

Good job editing ! I feel you when you got emotional at the begining. Some places I never tought I would see with my own eyes, make me go trought a whole range of emotions, not knowing if I'm just too happy for words. When I hear you comment on the brand of your front tire that doesn't give you confidence on the ferry, I almost come to think that I'm abnormal. Like the little hesitation at the beginning because someone told you that you would have trouble with it. It fascinates me the difference with which we approached the Dempster. The only thing I "feared" was getting caught in a downpour that never ends. I never thought that my tires would be a problem, I just didn't want to end up completely soaked. And since I'm not very "social", I didn't really tell anyone that I was going to go up North, not enough for someone to have the opportunity to try to discourage me. From what I see, we had pretty much the same kind of conditions for the first part of the road. Can't believe you're already in Mexico at the moment. A little change in the scenary haha.

[@demon_rides]

@@Rosalie_Perron hey 👋🏽 I think for me after so many injuries and the back issues it crashing and putting an end to my trip is what I fear. It’s bizarre that on my return journey I had loads of confidence in that almost worn out front tyre. I was cruising at 120/130kph. That road throws so many different conditions at you that there’s no right or wrong. You just have to ride your ride and deal with what you’re dealt. I have to up most respect for you and Adan for riding your bikes there and back on road tyres. Who needs a dirt bike to adventure? I know Mexico 😁… I hope to catch up with some editing in a few weeks when I finally get some down time.

[@Rosalie_Perron]

@demon_rides yeah I can imagine why yes. It mean even more to you since you're going around the world. I don't want to crash, never had for now 🤞🏻. But I was already going home if something happened.

[@F6B_ADVENTURES]

I think we might have been hindered by the same guy.. saying the tires are going to be killed. I ended up just going to Dawson city first, and the dempster two days later. I do like how you stated, you let the negative overpower the positive, Good job and good video

[@demon_rides]

@@F6B_ADVENTURES too many negative people out there… mind you if I was riding your bike with those tyres I would y have entertained riding it. I still have the upmost respect for you and Rosalie for riding the Dempster.

[@ReelRidersPodcast]

I've heard so many riders talk about and describe this road, but this is the first time I've "seen" it. It's almost 7C here now, so I know what that feels like. I assume you turned the seat heater on....

[@demon_rides]

@@ReelRidersPodcastoh I wish I’d had a heated seat lol… this was the moment I wish I had the muffs I binned in Toronto. After 35 years riding a motorcycle for a living you get used to the cold but it’s still something I prefer not to ride in. Is the road what you had pictured from the other riders descriptions?

[@ReelRidersPodcast]

@@demon_rides I remember having handlebar muffs way back in 1988, when I wasn't even aware of heated grips. They worked pretty well, as long as they didn't put any slight pressure on the front brake lever. I don't know what I expected to see... perhaps I thought it would just be really flat, with lots of forests, so it was nice to see the odd hill range. I do see the appeal of riding up there, but I think it's the impact and awe of the remoteness rather than the riding per se, which I suspect is perhaps a little borning.... but please correct me if I'm wrong.

[@demon_rides]

@ muffs and heated grip with summer gloves are the way forward. To stop them pressing in the levers you need to use the handle bar weight bolts to keep them in place. As far as the road goes it’s the challenge and the remoteness that is the draw. Unfortunately I can only show a tiny bit of the 900kms or you’d be bored senseless. There were some truly epic views hill climbs and sights to see the whole way. I’m so glad I did it… I’ll do my best to get part two edited and upload in the next week.

[@ReelRidersPodcast]

@@demon_rides Just publish when you can. Prioritise the trip over pumping out content.