Transamerica Trail: Coast to Coast on Dual Sports

Cross country trip on the Transameria Trail. 3 Riders on Dual Sport motorcycles. 2 of us were on DR650s and 1 WR250R.
Took about 1 month to go coast to coast. We flew home and shipped our bikes from Portland.
Used GPSKevin routes mostly but towards Nevada started going off that trail to explore more of the things we wanted to see like: Bonneville Salt Flats, Redwoods National Forest, White Rim Trail and Crater Lake
GPSKevin Routes: www.gpskevinadv...

[@jamespolucha6911]

I’ve been trying to get my friends to do this all my life and never got anyone interested to do it, my hat goes off to anyone that gets to do this

[@stevem7842]

Get busy with a wife and kids then an other wife and kids? Chances are slim to none. LOL

[@wingstop7021]

I’m about to get a klx250 or 300, I live in New Mexico but my families having a reunion in the smoky mountains, Tennessee I think I want follow my parents and my 2 golden retrievers on my klx 250 it’s about an 18 hour drive for us so we’re gonna split it up into 2 trips but I think it’ll be a lot of fun

[@jonnyb394]

Let’s go!!

[@alexrudle9566]

I think I’d be up for it

[@420BLUNTLEY]

Go alone!

[@LilEnvy]

this is the coolest thing i have ever seen in my life. hopefully i will accomplish something like this in the near future. very inspirational thanks for sharing

[@Ramine.m]

Thanks!

[@rodneyjohnston2217]

Me too holy cow

[@ger13nunyah56]

Well Said

[@saintetienne755]

You aint been with a woman then?

[@WorstCowboyEver]

@lilenvy did you ever get to go? I'm going in two years

[@77slickrc]

Thanks for making a great video. I have looked at this trip for twenty years and it is on my bucket list when I retire. Family is grown and only a few more years out. This video totally motivated me to DO IT. Probably try to pack a little lighter LOL

[@agustinenzoa4447]

Are you close to start it? What bike will you use? Cheers

[@davidskeen4000]

Outstanding ! I hope and pray my son and I can do something like this , someday . Thank you for sharing .

[@jamesgood8427]

Thank you for such a great video. My sons and I are headed out in about 10 days! All 3 of us have wr250r's... I'm 51 and my 18yr and 16 yr olds!

[@Ramine.m]

Sweet!

[@coasttocoast-gingersgowest7265]

Cool movie. Thank you. The Transamerica Trail with 2 XT 500. Simply great.

[@hankwojo]

Awesome video! Some of those cliff side drop offs looked terrifying!

[@kentuckyjustice1408]

That was some *A W E S O M E* footage! The upside: this was the ride of a lifetime, shared through video with so many that will never get this opportunity. The downside: pitching tents every dog-gone night (Ugh!), knowing you have to break camp early each morning in order to make time. All in all, this was a great video. But I had to mute it to enjoy it. That music is atrocious. But you can't please all of the people all of the time. I just wish I could give this video more than one "like". It deserves SO MANY more. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us through this video. It was such an inspiration.

[@Ramine.m]

Thanks for your comment. Yeah setting up and breaking down camp every night is exhausting but you get used to it after the first week. Yeah, sorry about the music...who would've thought looping it for 8hours was a bad choice. If I am ambitious enough, I'll re edit it for 4k and add better music...one day

[@wandererscott]

Looks like an amazing adventure guys! Thanks for sharing.

[@brucecycles464]

Great I've got to ride it. I watched this video 3 times. Thanks

[@gibsonwolle]

What a great video! It let me be part of your trip and reminds me so often to a time - a time, when i was even young like you. An old man from Germany Thank you!

[@alanalan4150]

gibsonwolle stay young at heart brother! A young man from America

[@ranter7100]

This was 3 years ago so much has changed. There's plenty of old body's getting around with old minds. Let's try..... some of us to just let the body's get old i'm going to get one of these adventure bikes and have me some fun. 30+ years since i've ridden a bike. I think it's time.

[@madmaxxmad2]

This video makes me so jealous.

[@joebernadetteg.3761]

Great video! Congrats on the accomplishment. Awesome production job on this video, too. No boring parts at all, you showed great scenery, and used upbeat background music. I'll be watching this more than once. It's truly inspiring. Thanks for posting this!

[@Ramine.m]

Appreciate that! Thank you

[@biggen476]

Awesome adventure! Those salt flats around the 14 minute mark looked awesome.

[@creatorminor1]

Looks so fun! I hope to be able to as well one day.

[@thomasdaymond7271]

Great trip and video. Thanks for posting it.

[@DirtRoadDude]

ive got the off season blues....so this video is just what I needed!!!

[@YungCoconutJuice]

Someday.

[@cosmoscout5740]

Phil M why not now

[@louiewatson9389]

@@Bacondew get a bike and ride.

[@mettoedward3058]

Wow

[@Mile3500]

Maybe even "one day *bass drop*" ?

[@Ramine.m]

@@Mile3500 lol amazing

[@kiwisalentino2989]

RESPECT to the Adventure Riders!!!

[@kirkyoung00]

Looks like an awesome ride, great video

[@Dumptheclutchevo]

great video! my buddy FryRiding and I have talked about doing just the AR section but would love to do the whole thing. definitely an inspiring video, thank you!

[@bmwlane8834]

Awesome ride, great video!!! Very professional.

[@garysanchezphotography]

Great adventure motorcycling video!!!

[@ZSharkPH]

Awesome adventure and Great editing.. Enjoyed watching the whole thing.

[@Ramine.m]

Z Shark thanks!

[@ryantheentrepreneur4040]

It’s now in my bucket list! Thanks for sharing your adventure of a lifetime!!

[@takingoutthetrash1512]

one day! i swear, when my son grows up, me and him are gonna conquer this trail!

[@TitanEntertainmentvideo]

My son and I are planning this trip next summer. If that goes well, the next trip will be Alaska.

[@jimmallery294]

Very nice video. Thanks.

[@mowjow83]

Wow.. Since I've seen this, this looks like a plan for an epic adventure in the future. If only I could get a few of my friends to go along with me, this will only be a matter of time. You guys have done something amazing!!

[@Ramine.m]

Angelo thanks!

[@azrydr1723]

Hey guys, really enjoyed your TAT video. You gave us a good idea of the terrain you traveled through and some of the tough spots you encountered. Gave the viewer a nice sense of what companionship is on a trip like that. I tend to solo, but I can see how nice it must be to travel with a tight-knit group of buddies. Well done.

[@garretts228]

Hopefully one day I can meet some people who want to do this.

[@gst69man]

great job filming and great riding. Old (but very cool) biker

[@Terlos1]

Old biker ?? WTF are you 15 years old ? Think they are about 30y and thats old ?? omg than i´m a mummy cause i´m soon 40 -_-

[@adamluck6197]

I think he was referring to himself...

[@bubbatime]

Oh my god those cliff drops at 8:10 are life or death, so scary

[@beomsukim3929]

very good video but terrible music

[@Ramine.m]

lol yeah it sure it didn't help that i looped it for 18min either...let's see how I do on my next video...Im not expecting much better

[@joshlewis2612]

I like the music. Great video.

[@adamluck6197]

Agreed. Whoever did the video/music editing did an awesome job.

[@Ryan-no1ff]

Actually I like that music track. Who is it?

[@richardtruesdell8289]

I watched Jeremy Rhydes and his friend Mike do this trip and he talked all the way and that made it very interesting, meeting people in stores and made it feel like I was with them, Please talk around the camp fire and while you're riding.

[@jameswampler4073]

one on my bucket list

[@steveb12600]

Well Done ! I rode the TAT in 2015 on a 650 VStrom with a buddy also on a VStrom.

[@jamescraig791]

How did the VStrom do on the trail? I have been going back and forth between a small dual sport ( probably a CRF250L for me) and a mid size adventure bike like the CB500. Love to hear your input as someone who has done it. Thanks!

[@khakhashisam3761]

Perfect video to watch during 2020 social distancing!

[@Ramine.m]

Thanks!

[@geckolord0337]

Riding this trail is a goal of mine for some point in life

[@zoebettina]

Till 8:10 I thought I gonna do this ...but than...fuck it.

[@bangun172]

People just dont get ,,we dont want to hear music we want to hear and experience the trip...music taste is too personal for everyone

[@Ramine.m]

One Day we might learn

[@UnaiIdoiaga]

Nice video, clear and vivid. I like so much. with what kind of camera was recorded?

[@perpetualmoto]

Such a great video!!! The TAT is on my list for the USA...Prob ride it once I'm back from my ride to South America. Ride far my friends!!

[@Kayvonmir123]

Brad R where in SA are you riding? we just rode chile and Argentina this year. Video will come eventually

[@robbalinski1606]

Fuck now after watching C90adventures trip and your guy's trip doing the transamerica trip I've got to do it too. Covid can fuck off any time now.

[@bradwasmund6750]

Amazing footage and definitely inspirational! Awesome

[@BJJNINJA215]

Epic my brother....thanks for sharing 🏍👍

[@TitanEntertainmentvideo]

Could have been a great video but they strapped the camera to their head. That makes for a seasick feeling video and nearly unwatchable for millions. the camera is always moving in relation to everything else around it with no reference point. Strap the camera to the bike, NOT the handlebar and you'll get much better video. You'd think after 15 years of KZbin this would be common knowledge now.

[@Ramine.m]

Good suggestion for the next video. Thanks

[@petrosspetrosgali]

I think you have succeeded in finding the absolute worst music you could possibly find.👍🏼

[@sandrider2637]

Amazing landscape and amazing trip. i like the different landscape of the usa. I hope to drive the tat in soon too. Greetings from Germany!

[@achesley43]

What memories this brought back to my old head. I had done from the Ark/Miss border to middle Ark on a DR350SE , had to stop due to rain and mud, came back 6 months later on a new 2000 KLR and rode that solo and camping to the Oregon Coast. Never forget that trip. Thanks!

[@Ramine.m]

Thanks! It was a very memorable trip. We did another one down Patagonia last year with was really fun too.

[@Meowbox9000]

so so epic hands down hero status. thank you so much. up there with evaride. made my day totally. subbed forever for this amazing gift. keep it up. don't know how you could do any better.

[@telerover]

This was pleasant to watch.

[@ronkirk5099]

I'm doing it from Cape Hatteras to Oregon Dunes on a mountain bicycle starting in mid April and will probably be out 5 months. See you on the trail!

[@Ramine.m]

Awesome!

[@YoKyvo]

Update?

[@thebikemike]

Hi Kirk! Got lost in the dunes or did it come totally different then planned? Anyway: Tell us a short story - PLEASE -8 )

[@mauiwaverider]

Inspired! Thank you.

[@thomassmith7780]

I did the full TAT at age 62 with a friend in 2019. Survived with bumps and bruises but no broken bones thank God, cause people do. The TAT is no joke. We modified Yamaha WR250Rs. You may want that smaller lighter bike and get in shape, wear all the right equipment cause you’re going to take some spills. The TAT is truly an awesome trip, one that you will never forget and when you reach the west coast it’s an unbelievable sense of accomplishment.

[@Ramine.m]

Spot on! What an amazing experience!

[@jethchannel]

Just got my KTM 525 up and ready to go for the road! This really makes me excited for whats to come :D

[@650thumper]

Good for you, guys! That looked like quite a trip. I hope to ride the TCT some day, or at least a section of it.

[@tylersip690]

Curious, what was the whole gas situation? Assuming you carried jugs with you on your bikes when/how did you refill? Did you have to get off of the trail?

[@Ramine.m]

We really didn't have any issues. the gpsKevin route kept us within range of small town gas stations along the way. We each brought 3L fuel canisters just in case but never needed them.

[@phillippayne8170]

EPIC JOURNEY WELL DONE

[@Ramine.m]

Thanks!

[@sdfaulk01]

This was a so great, you did such a fantastic job of capturing the TAT. Cheers!

[@gradykeyser336]

I'm trying to do this same trip with some of my friends. Any chance you could share your route and how many days in total this trip was? Thank you!

[@Ramine.m]

Amazing, it will be a blast, here is the link to the routes: www.gpskevinadventurerides.com, It took us about 4 weeks to finish from coast to coast

[@krisley5178]

Looks like a great trip. I'd love to do that some day. As a viewer of the video....voice-overs of what is happening and where you are is much more pleasing to listen to than that horrible "free youtube music".

[@Ramine.m]

Appreciate the feedback!

[@JoaquinChea]

Awesome adventure trip!

[@jimwortham8634]

Wow what a great trip what great editing always I think a lot of us would know about issues with bike how long chains last flat tires little things like that but fantastic video thanks

[@Ramine.m]

Some how we didnt get a single flat...but we did have a lot of other issues. But nothing we could solve. Make sure to bring spare parts for items that would be hard to find....i.e. Brake lines, extra clutch / brake lever,...make sure to have lots of protection on components that you dont want to fail also.

[@fandalaoui]

Did you guys have any breakdowns? Flats?

[@Ramine.m]

Several breakdowns lol but no flats. We had brake lines break, engine case crack, electrical failures, broken headlight, brake level break...but just be prepared and have spare parts. Pick bikes that are simple and easy to repair roadside.

[@fordlife6829]

Great adventure really felt like I was there with you guys would love to ride this trail bucket list for sure

[@ricklieberson5576]

Inspiring video! I'll never again doubt the ability of my DRZ400S to do a trip like that.

[@otienooduor9702]

Bro.. I have a yamaha 200 it's performing well. Now with your drz it's more than capable

[@jonbrooks4386]

Great job guys. Very niceoverview of the trail. Hope to do this soon! Thanks!

[@TuckandTwist1]

I've been riding since I was 12. I really enjoyed riding with you on your trip! Thanks for sharing! Wow!

[@FloridaOutdoorAdv]

Amazing adventure all in 18 minutes. Great trip and edit! We just got back from Engineer and White Rim. Can you tell me how many days more or less it took you guys to complete the TAT? Thanks

[@Kayvonmir123]

Florida Outdoor Adventures it took 4 weeks from D.C. to Oregon

[@nadabutsi7537]

The road, the view, the journey all looks amazing, soundtrack not so much. I would have loved just plain old engine noise.

[@Ramine.m]

Thanks!

[@cerberus2881]

Could have been an enjoyable video had it not been for the grating soundtrack. Not everyone should make videos.

[@Ramine.m]

Agreed

[@mikethompson2007]

Nice ride guys and you got some great side trips in Utah and California.

[@deifi8390]

Might be a nice clip but the music is so extremely awful, I had to stop looking the film

[@Ramine.m]

I plan to do a remastered version with only Taylor Swift next

[@larrydawson3881]

How many of those dumps or due to fatigue ???? Or was it just that tuff and the camera don't do it justice?

[@Ramine.m]

Combination of fatigue, camera not doing it justice....and we all had less than 2k miles of motorcycle experience before deciding to wing it...and 0 experience on dirt.

[@philicheez1]

Love it I need the song thanks

[@Ramine.m]

Sex Whales & Phantom Sage - One Day

[@RevJay_Rides]

Video - much good to say about it. Audio (music) - I had to mute the sound. Are my ears bleeding now?

[@Ramine.m]

I had to edit it...can you imagine how bad my ears feel

[@ctxprospector8883]

Wow - great adventure. How do you know where you can pitch a tent and sleep overnight?

[@Ramine.m]

That's the beauty of it! Your GPS will tell you where its public land...and you can camp anywhere you want. We usually just rode until about 6pm then we would drive a bit off trail, find a cool spot with a view and set up camp.

[@ctxprospector8883]

Ramine Mirdamadi - Wow that’s awesome! Thanks for the window of info. 👍🏻

[@adamweiss6698]

I know this came out while ago. Amazing footage/trip thank you for sharing. Do you have the GPX tracks from where you left Utah onto California? The regular maps send you more north. thanks!

[@Butchrknife]

Kool ride thanks for sharing your Adventure. Definitely a bucket list ride!!!

[@coryboyd7958]

Great scenery, horrible music.

[@miloxoutdooradv4939]

What an accomplishment!! congratulations for that awesome experience. How many days to complete the journey??

[@Kayvonmir123]

Milox Outdoor ADV it was about 4 weeks from D.C. To Oregon

[@miloxoutdooradv4939]

Awesome!!

[@treysmith8917]

one day i will try this!!!

[@trevorhope8447]

Fantastic film fellas. Can I ask what happened once you got to the West coast? Did you just turn around and ride back on the TAT or ride back on the highways or transport the bikes and yourselves back East?

[@Ramine.m]

We shipped the bikes back to the east coast. Riding highway on 650s back just wasnt going to be ideal.

[@trevorhope8447]

@@Ramine.m thanks. I always wondered if it would be too much to ride back as well.

[@Mottmcfly]

that was awesome. thank you

[@robertocollicelli6734]

Ciao. Bello ma dimmi, con che moto?

[@Ramine.m]

DR650 and WR250R

[@delom6645]

Very nice report ,i have done it last year on dr350 ,have not done my report yet ,thanks a million Comrades !!!

[@vinceruland9236]

De Lom wow. I have a dr350 and was just wondering if it was possible to do this on one. How did the bike do? What was the total mileage?

[@GaryLordsWayMinistry]

No way I'm going to sit through that sound all the way through, no way~!~

[@Ramine.m]

GaryLordsWayMinistry thanks for letting me know?

[@louiewatson9389]

Turn your volume down then.

[@johnathaneaglin9949]

I have a new bucket list item.

[@beaunaro]

A very well done video. Thanks for sharing!

[@NitroVipers3]

came for the video, left because of the music 5 mins later

[@Ramine.m]

haha same

[@seansteede]

Great story telling - thanks for bringing us along - excellent video.

[@SigmaSheepdog]

What a great video!

[@allstat1290]

How did the 250 hold up compared to the 650s?

[@Ramine.m]

Pretty well... handled suspension and lighter but less power. Both did well, really came down to preference. I still would probably choose the DR650 but both were great.

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

Lol.. great trip.. you could have rented a van and drove home with bikes in the back.. take turns driving and saved a few thousand bucks maybe

[@Thepig-wm5hq]

Great video, & adventure

[@bogdandanailescu]

Very cool ride, I hope I'll be able to do it someday. A little tip for future journeys, stand on the pegs to keep the bike under control offroad, I'm saying this because I keep seeing you guys with feet dangling on the sides :)

[@Ramine.m]

This was literally all of our first times really riding off road...I would strongly suggest having experience before being a dumb as us. It's not an easy trip.

[@rjryan337]

I know this was a while ago, but well done gentlemen!

[@Ramine.m]

Thanks!

[@rosarioroberto5823]

Great video 🇺🇲🍾🎉🇺🇲 What motorcycles were you riding and any specific mods? Keep producing more videos

[@jonbuder]

Great video, sure looks like it was an awesome trip. Beautiful pictures and footage

[@Ramine.m]

Thank you!

[@daniellee9849]

one day ill do it... if those trails are even there by then

[@spookysea-monster5297]

I rode from NC to Prudhoe Bay round trip two summers ago solo. Made a few friends on the way. It was amazing. Doing a trip like this with friends should bond you for life. Are you three still friends? Still ride together?