Trouble at 13,000 FT

[@RBS1228]

Great video. I'm headed there next week to ride the same passes. The Dragoos are good people and the D.A.R.T class is 💯.

[@MotoMission.]

Yes they are! Love riding w those dudes

[@rodolson7311]

I've been watching lots of different adv riders and their channels and this was just another one I stumbled upon. I was ready to just skip onto the next channel when all of a sudden I saw your scripture verse at the end. I skipped through to the end of some of your other videos to see if you had other scriptures, and YES YOU DID. You, sir, just rocketed up to my favorite channel. Keep doing what you're doing to the glory of God!!!!

[@MotoMission.]

Very cool to read your comment today. Thanks for that. Check out Motomission.com and see what we are up to

[@scottbratt9867]

Heck yeah! I hate it that the Monkey and the GROM couldn’t make it all the way, that would have been epic! We had to turn around at about 10,400’ due to the clutch on the B-NANA gave up the ghost. We ended up coasting about 7 miles downhill back to Ouray. Thanks for coming along with our group!

[@MotoMission.]

What a story tho huh ? Yall funny

[@scottbratt9867]

@@MotoMission.I’m just glad we didn’t run into any of those manatees this trip!😊

[@MotoMission.]

Yeah. Don’t go near the water

[@TictacAddict1]

Beautiful day and mountains. Thanks for sharing.

[@MotoMission.]

Thanks for watching

[@DualSportDuffer]

I took an abbreviated class from Ben at a rally. It really helped this newbie rider.

[@MotoMission.]

He is amazing coach.

[@mikebennett9168]

Great Vid! The Dragoos are great folks! Really impressed with the guys on the little bikes! Looks like you had a great time with some great people!

[@MotoMission.]

They are! Cool people

[@jaredandersen82]

Super fun video!! One of the top families in the ADV world, so glad you guys all had fun together!!

[@MotoMission.]

Yeah. I like those people

[@jchapman1351]

I’ve spent time with that family. They are incredible people and just so down to earth.

[@MotoMission.]

Sweet!

[@buzzcut13b66]

quit stopping so close to the edge. You're killing me. I was never scared of hights till i got old. Love your videos. P.S. If those TW200's were a 400 with a sixth gear they would be perfect.

[@MotoMission.]

Haha. Yeah. I will be thinking of you next time

[@kevinsnell5782]

Thanks again for hooking me up with the master link buddy. Glad you still had a good day!

[@MotoMission.]

Heyyyy. Dude. Good to hear from you. Did you make it back ok? Was hoping to hear you were ok but never saw you.

[@kevinsnell5782]

All good. Got a new chain the next morning, and was good to go. No other chain issues for the next 10 days we road up there. Back safe and sound Oklahoma! Thanks for checking. I'm really enjoying the videos brother

[@MotoMission.]

Glad to hear it. Maybe see ya in Oklahoma in November. Rockfest

[@lamardurden8460]

Back in the day , the 70s, all the kids started off on the little Hondas. We didn't call them Monkeys. They were known as a Mini Trail 50 or a Trail 70. The CT 70 sold for around $ 350. They now bring thousands. I am currently restoring a very nice 71 CT 70. You would be amazed at how durable the old Hondas are and even more amazed at where they can go. Send stickers.

[@MotoMission.]

Great bikes. Email me your address. I got you

[@stryker3203]

Was just there amazing trip. Keep the videos coming. So grateful for the effort into these.

[@MotoMission.]

Thank you! Will do!

[@jasonearles9789]

Love that area! We rented an AirB&B in Silverton for a week and rode all the trails in the area! Had a blast!! I was on my Africa Twin then. (I have a T7 now.) I even did Black Bear Pass and Poughkeepsie Gulch on the Africa Twin! Hurricane pass is fun. It’s smooth and fast flowing California Pass is very pretty! I rode through there again when I did the Trans America Trail I live in Virginia, so I don’t get out there as much as I would like

[@MotoMission.]

Oh snap. We gotta talk.

[@nextupcamping]

Dude!! You keep raising the bar with each video. I love the inclusivity too. Not many bikers out there would’ve been stoked about sharing the trail with a Grom and Monkey, but you were all about it. Your drone footage is second to none and each time I see it, I marvel at God’s creation and make a mental note of the location to hopefully one day see it for myself. Can’t wait for the next video. God bless!

[@MotoMission.]

Huge thanks. Very encouraging to read your comment.

[@D.E.X]

That's why I suffer the extra weight and carry a chain break/rivet tool. The part for compressing the link works better than a channel lock or vise grip. Only one person in the group needs to carry one. I don't like non-rivet master links. I carry a couple, but I carry more rivet links. I carry 520, 525, and 530 (for the '78 Suzuki scambler). Chainsizes are in eigths of an inch. A 520 means it's pitch (distance between pins) is "5" eigths 5/8. The "20" means the thickness of the chain, distance between plates so "2.0" eigths (2/8 or 1/4). A 525 is "5" for pitch and 2.5 eigths, or 2/8 + 1/16 or simply 5/16.

[@MotoMission.]

I need to ride with you from now on.

[@ROTV-DanLockhart]

I'm a crossover from Bikes and Beards. I live in the mountains of southwestern Colorado. I don't ride dirt, but you make it look awesome! Thanks, Brock!

[@MotoMission.]

Hey hey. Good to see ya over here. What a beautiful place to ride

[@DanielDunn]

Great job man. Tip-overs happen. Really enjoy the stoke for riding, and for life.

[@MotoMission.]

Couldn't agree more!

[@MotoMission.]

Happens often and it’s part of it.

[@jlw4048]

Hey Okies! WooHoo!

[@MotoMission.]

They represented well

[@the_tridoc]

Great video. The Grom and Monkey riders were epic.

[@MotoMission.]

They are legend

[@707LAKE]

sometimes on master link struggles the 2 pins on master lock have started to push out the backside, making them shorter, (whhich then made you guys shave the sides of the chain plates)...wht i do is take off the master, and tap the pins back into place, so the pins get longer again.

[@MotoMission.]

Good idea. Next time rode w me so you can help us

[@rustyspiker3569]

I did really good today in my recliner. Although I was chased by a manatee nearly got me. So close. Lost second gear at 10800 feet but a guy with a Lazy boy drove up and fixed it. Was able to complete the trip. Great video today Brock. Only and I mean only 7 more days. 🤩

[@MotoMission.]

Glad you made it out alive. See ya in 7

[@jefferyreiter6665]

I live in Canon City Colorado I wish I could go and see some of the places you go in Colorado it's so amazing sir

[@MotoMission.]

It’s an incredible place to visit.

[@bobholley6202]

Great vid my friend. Loving the views out there.

[@MotoMission.]

Thanks 👍 that place is something else

[@spectre4130]

Absolutely love your videos! Need to come back to Colorado to do some exploring. You are one of my favorite motorcycle channels! Keep em coming!

[@MotoMission.]

I will be back in Colorado. Love it there so much. Thanks for watching

[@michaelweilmuenster5754]

We did that ride 20 years ago on Honda XL600 R's. The carburetors were struggling for air at the top of the passes. Mine was jetted up for Salt Lake city area (4000+') It was a lot less crowded back then. Camping in Ouray was nice.

[@MotoMission.]

It has gotten crowded. And a the high elevation it can make even the efi bikes sluggish

[@haminlee]

Had to watch this twice on account of all the scenery you and your crew rode up, down and through. Just awesome and inspiring. What time of year was this, may I ask? And what do you think is the best season to ride these Colorado routes?

[@MotoMission.]

Yeah! Glad to hear it. We rode that in July. July to September is best. Otherwise it’s snow

[@roam4fun853]

Great video

[@MotoMission.]

Thanks!

[@thorstenwanoth6774]

Medium size Vicegrip pliers work a treat for persuading master links

[@MotoMission.]

I’m buying an extra pair right now

[@OlsonADV]

Awesome video.

[@MotoMission.]

Thanks for the visit. More coming

[@Moto.Adventures3]

Love your videos!👍🏻

[@MotoMission.]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching

[@Hiker_Mike]

Took a fall on my TW going up those rocks on Imogene, ouch! Now I just hike all those passes, lol.

[@MotoMission.]

Haha. That would kill me.

[@terrynehring855]

Geeze you got close to the edge in the opening part. Stay safe

[@MotoMission.]

I do love on the edge. Don’t tell my mom.

[@jamespolucha8790]

I live out on the east coast but love to ride out west, I trailered my dirt bike to Utah and rode Moab had a blast, just bought a xr650l Honda so I could maybe do some of the TAT , how do I get hooked up with some people to ride out there, none of my friends want to do anything like this but I’m going nuts trying to find people to ride out west, thanks for the video looks awesome

[@MotoMission.]

Keep an eye on Motomission.com. Announcing more ride dates

[@elgringoec]

And then there's the problem of scheduling, who can get away when. I've been wanting to get out there for decades.

[@jamespolucha8790]

@@elgringoec where do you live now ? I’m in Maryland just outside Annapolis, I’ve been trying to find a website for people that want to try to get together to do this ride or maybe just part of it, I wouldn’t mind trailering my bike somewhere for a meeting place

[@elgringoec]

@@jamespolucha8790 That's a good idea. Actually I'm a little leery of teaming up with someone I don't know. I'd have to at least feel like I could trust the person with my life, because that's really what it is. Trailering out isn't out of the question but I like the idea of riding the TAT out and back. And I do need to pick up a new bike. I have a 650l that would work for me solo but I want to take my wife. I'm about 175 road miles inland from you.

[@jamespolucha8790]

I just picked up a 650l just for the tat, I have a few dirt bikes but not street legal that’s why I got the 650l seems like this will do the trick just need to do it now, I have one friend said he might go and he rides but needs to buy something that will make the trip so I’m not holding my breath,last time I was at mountain ridge dirt bike riding everyone there was talking about the tat but no plans were made

[@robglassgold]

Hey Brock! The Austin Moto Crew will be returning to Ouray on September 16, 2024. Will you still be in the area?

[@MotoMission.]

Ahhh. I am in Moab now. Then park city Wish I could have made that work. Stay in touch. Hope you are well.

[@questioneverything-ly7lc]

Just blew a fork seal out around southfork, was on my way to that area. Maybe next year

[@MotoMission.]

No way. Bummer

[@johnschroeder2710]

I love the shaft drive (GS - Tenere)

[@MotoMission.]

Good one

[@carlatamanczyk3891]

I imagine that high elevation makes the Grom a little wheezy.

[@MotoMission.]

And me too

[@carlatamanczyk3891]

@@MotoMission. I remember riding over Imogen pass about 20 years ago on my Honda XR250. The high elevation made it feel like the power of a 100cc bike... 😆

[@griffinpk1]

520 master link on a 530 chain?

[@MotoMission.]

They were both labeled 520. So not sure The mechanic wasn’t sure either.

[@stevehicks616]

The Manatee curse got you today

[@MotoMission.]

Yeah. They out to get me.

[@osimnod]

Note to self: bring a chain tool for any ride in the bush.

[@MotoMission.]

Remind me of that please.

[@craigsturman6661]

If the master link you bought was for your Tenere, it would be a 525 chain. Pretty sure that bike had a 520. Not sure why Yamaha had to be so different on the Tenere. If you bought one for the KTM, it should fit just fine.

[@MotoMission.]

I got one for the Ktm 500. Not sure why we couldn’t get to fit. We double checked the package and the chain. Both said 520. Mystery

[@craigsturman6661]

@@MotoMission. Yeah, I've had that happen on my old KLR. Frustrating!

[@PaulCsomething]

Ophir pass is like driving on broken dinner plates, but in a good way.

[@MotoMission.]

Yes. Exactly

[@thecorporategypsy]

GoPro’s flatten the visual so when you see something and think “that looks steep”, then you KNOW its steep

[@MotoMission.]

Yes. Very true.

[@davidlamb155]

Master link was for a larger chain…?

[@MotoMission.]

His chain was thicker than my link I gave him. So we grinded off some of it to make it fit

[@travlinjoe]

Each manufacturer of chains have different pins sizes for the same size chains. A DID chain, RK Chain all are different, even within the different series of chains such as a standard, a heavy duty, or an O-ring or X-ring chain. It would be a good idea to carry a couple of spares for your chain with you as well as a mini chain press tool to press the side plate on and a chain breaker and a few extra links as well. I was a distributor rep for motorcycle parts and accessories and had spent my career involved in retail store and dealerships.

[@ArizonaAdv]

That's why I carry a small chain breaker works great for installing and breaking chains and virtually weightless .""RIDE ON"

[@MotoMission.]

Learning lessons.

[@VicRider713]

It’s simple . Chains have trouble breathing at that altitude.😅 jk.. is that Mosko Moto 40 on your bike or 80? Great ride

[@MotoMission.]

You funny

[@shakey2634]

This is way too much work for me….but then again….I am old.

[@MotoMission.]

Haha. Nah. You can do it

[@teacherguy5084]

Glad to see you weren't really riding on something as insane as the thumbnail looks. Guess I should have looked at for the horizon first. And re your difficulties, remember high elevation + exertion = low oxygen = less control of everything from the brain on down. So give yourself an extra margin of safety by taking it easier.

[@MotoMission.]

Yeah. That is just the screen shot of the video. We had to lean over. It was a fun one.

[@jeffpetri8177]

Want to do it

[@MotoMission.]

Let’s do it !!!

[@jeffpetri8177]

@@MotoMission. when

[@jeffpetri8177]

@@MotoMission. looks like you are all booked up

[@MotoMission.]

@@jeffpetri8177 Sorry Jeff! Just saw this. Make sure you get on this email list to hear about 2025 rides. We're releasing those dates soon. www.motomission.com/rides

[@jeffpetri8177]

@@MotoMission. I did

[@Michael-qo8bs]

You guys are funny...putting master link on with chain off!!!??? Master link with rivet is better...much easier to secure. You can carry the rivet tool or you can use advise grip and Phillips screwdriver bit

[@MotoMission.]

I tried calling you. You didn’t answer. I need you to just follow close and help me fix things.

[@fatheadtodd]

Was there a few years ago with 2 buddies, 2 of us went up to and around Imogene, the other went over and got famous. True story!

[@MotoMission.]

Would love to hear the rest of that story. Sounds epic