Awesome journey through the gnarliest bits of the UTBDR! Unfortunately that Utah weather will win if it wants to. No shame in calling it... the trails north would have been impassible in a 4x4 with all the mud. Still... the Lockhart Basin is no joke! Well done through there!!!
@backcountryadvmoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It’s pretty much how a lot of our trips go. Even though Murphy is never invited he always comes along. Literally record lows and snowfall for that time of year.lol
@1492tomato4 жыл бұрын
Thank you and thank you!! Had a dirt bike when I was young (20) and rode the woods, strip mine and coal fields of Tuscaloosa and Brookwood Counties (AL) with a dear friend. That was 49 years ago. Over the years, I've driven motorcycles of all types - all owned by friends. It's been a dream of mine to take a cross country motorcycle trip since I was 13. Unless something remarkable happens, videos like yours are as close as I''ll ever get. Vicarious though they are, your videos are a treasure and better than any production from the Film Factory. There is an unseen uncool group of us out here who value your work more than you know. P.S. I don't claim your riding skills for one second. Day after tomorrow, my butt will unscrinch from watching your descent from the top of that hill.
@backcountryadvmoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. Its comments like that that make the video process worth it. The whole point of me making these videos isnt to make the tiny bit of money youtube offers but to allow those as you said live through the experience as if they were there too and hopefully one day get out and do trip like this. I hop you are wrong when you say you will most likely never get out on a trip across the country. One think Ive learned, When there is a will, there is always a way! Just go for it!
@BrianEllefritz4 жыл бұрын
I was in Moab May 14/15 2019 on my Tiger 800, just touring on tarmac. I hit Monument Valley on the 16th and winds started picking up. Checked the weather and tore down my camp and bolted to the warmth of a hotel in Flagstaff for a couple days while it poured, clearly the storm that caught you guys. Well done for riding it out.
@shaneolivier16504 жыл бұрын
What an awesome trip,the scenery is amazing, some places where very sketchy but it felt as if I was riding there and was a bit stressed out, but thanks for an incredible video, enjoy the outdoors and your beast of a bike
@Veer19583 ай бұрын
I’ve ridden lots of trail bikes, the biggest being a CRF 450. I have never ridden an adventure bike. I wouldn’t have tried that Lockhart pass on my trail bikes, let alone on a heavy big adventure bike. You two are warriors and your stamina and determination are to be admired. You had everything thrown at you - wind, rain, snow, cold and terrain. You were correct to call it when you did. It was no longer an adventure but a battle. Terrific video.
@mbarnatan14 жыл бұрын
Man. One of the best edited videos I’ve seen. Thank you for all the work you put into it. It gives a very realistic view of the route and its challenges.
@backcountryadvmoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. Definitely one of my favorites
@Freedom-xb4tg2 жыл бұрын
I'm agree with you!!!👏👏👏 Totalmente de acuerdo🤘🤘🤘
@jeffdavies75843 жыл бұрын
Nothing really shows how difficult that southern approach to Moab is like this. Great job guys. I did this with the family in the Tacoma except we moved much..much slower. We spent a couple hours stacking rocks to get down the ledges. Let me tell you the fear of turning around really pulls a family together.
@backcountryadvmoto3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment. I get it man. Turning around for us is never an option unless we absolutely have too. It killed us to have to call it quits early due to the weather, but we knew there was just no way we would get over the La Sal Mountains
@garydoyle5755 Жыл бұрын
That is the best most comprehensive video I have seen of Lockhart Basin, even the best video of any hard section on any adventure ride anywhere.
@gvernon26164 жыл бұрын
That was some bad ass riding! You guys rock ( no pun intended)! Excellent video too! Thanks for sharing 👍🏻
@hou2bos3 жыл бұрын
A lot of ride videos are about the bikes, gear and look at me. Your video is about the ride. Well done guys.
@backcountryadvmoto3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out. Glad you liked it
@mikethompson20074 жыл бұрын
Great Video and drone footage! Nice riding an picking lines in lockhart basin. I wouldn't think much of the BDR north of Green River would be doable in late may. You guys are tough!
@backcountryadvmoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@beaunaro4 жыл бұрын
Very good video! I’m pretty sure that ride is over my skill level, especially on those tall bikes. Congratulations!
@backcountryadvmoto4 жыл бұрын
+Irv Eichorst thanks for watching
@colterino3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking us along...U tuffed it out long as you could....Yea..Amazing Country we got..Tricky Bits to take a big, loaded A Bike on..Jolly Excellent Cool Work...Onward !
@drjdvm2 жыл бұрын
You know the riding skills are awesome and the terrain is monster hard when you get sweaty palms just watching the video. Just an amazing job both of you. UTBDR is on my list and I would like to try Lockhart. You have given me some pause. Thanks for the riding and the work putting the video together.
@sz38203 жыл бұрын
You and your buddy are truly great riders. Thanks for sharing. Glad you called it off. We need you for more rides and SAFETY is first...
@barrythomas3793 жыл бұрын
My hats are off to you guys, Excellent riders!! I'm an old dirt bike rider and here you guys are pushing those big ass adventure bike thru , awesome footage too.
@backcountryadvmoto3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the positive comment. Thanks for watching
@donbus75252 жыл бұрын
Have ridden Lockhart Basin on a Yamaha wr450 dirt bike with day pack. Can't imagine doing it on fully loaded big bikes. Great job making it thru with no mishaps.
@wfodavid4 жыл бұрын
Definitely looks fun but maybe not on my 1290. Need a 790. Great video!
@robpinter54314 жыл бұрын
ADV riding at it's best, brings out the best in people too.
@specijala2 жыл бұрын
Great ride, breathtaking scenery !! Hope you two will finish soon this route and film it !
@backcountryadvmoto2 жыл бұрын
I hope so too!
@crackedcanyon55374 жыл бұрын
Nice video! I really appreciated the long uncut segments of video on the Lockhart section. People usually chop their videos into little chunks all edited together, and it's hard to get a sense of what the whole route is like. But with yours I felt like I got to see the whole thing. Thanks!
@backcountryadvmoto4 жыл бұрын
+CrackedCanyon thanks. I do chop my videos otherwise they would be hours long, but for sections like Lockhart, there is just so much great terrain, I like to let it roll👍🏻
@tryharder32144 жыл бұрын
19:16 - I wish I'd know that BEFORE going in. I traveled on my own, and wasn't able to make it thru. I learned my lesson, had few hard times, dropped my bike like 15 times. But I turned and went around. It's great to see "caution" sign from you. 23:55 -I wasn't able to drive up this hill. Inexperienced, I took right path, and sure enough, i failed. At this mark was when I first met people(late May 2020). They where riding OHV(or something like that), in opposite direction and THANKFULLLY warned me that after this hill it gets worst. I'm happy that I turned back and went around. People, please, don't be like me(2 years of experience) and go thru this on your own. It was hard=\
@backcountryadvmoto4 жыл бұрын
Tackling that section alone is pretty hardcore. Glad you made it out in one piece. Thanks for watching
@montaego4 жыл бұрын
Nice! We were on the BDR in May also. Got into the snow by Bears Ears pass and decided to skip around to Monticello and into Indian Creek. Called it in Moab and stayed to ride there were the weather was good. Did Lockhart N to S. amazing!
@backcountryadvmoto4 жыл бұрын
Dr. Sober crazy, maybe we saw you. We did the exact same thing, but went over bears ears lol. Whoops
@jimwortham86344 жыл бұрын
Wow guys Mega empressive dirt Rider myself was riding with you the whole time you both did fantastic rate video very hard act to follow appreciate
@jeffrhomberg82294 жыл бұрын
We did the UBDR in 2017. My hats off to you and your sidekick. Lockhart should be named Lockhard! Subscribed out of respect. Way to go. We did it in September and had very little rain.
@daveknaus86494 жыл бұрын
Wow. Epic route, epic riding, epic footage. Well done and thanks for sharing.
@backcountryadvmoto4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@greatfallskam4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely the best UT BDR or any BDR video footage I've seen. A++++. Amazing footage. Extremely realistic. Almost as good as being on the trail. Thanks.
@GratefulOverlander2 жыл бұрын
Lol, you obviously don't watch many videos. Have you seen the videos the BDR group puts out by Noren Films?? They created this shit! Give them credit where it's due
@greatfallskam2 жыл бұрын
@@GratefulOverlander Absolutely. Credit to all parties. I am a BDR rider, past member, and supporter. Kind of know sterling. All good. I probably watch a couple hours of KZbin a night.
@davidmeredith26063 жыл бұрын
My gosh. You guys are monster tough and have the guts to push on. Amazing skills
@frontderangeddualsport83054 жыл бұрын
Simply THE Best UTBDR video I have seen yet!!! Awesome job. Been through all those section at least 3 times and this video does the best job of capturing the moments of any! Wow. We were there literally a week later, and had 85 deg and sweltering through Lockhart. Saw a couple of comments calling it Lockhard, and YES, it is. While this video is about as good as it gets, the riding is actually harder than this video portrays. These guys are rock stars!!!
@backcountryadvmoto4 жыл бұрын
+Stephen Barnes thanks for the compliments and thanks for watching 👍🏻
@brilliantspeedsuperbikes2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Amazing footage and raw narration. Thanks for recording and posting.
@Flyanb4 жыл бұрын
We did Lockhart reverse from your trip last October and one thing we didn’t get was the trail footage. I am so glad to see yours. We had four Tacomas, an 80 series land cruiser, a guy part time riding a Yamaha 250, and a Jeep Cherokee. That ledge in the intro cost the Jeep a CV. We winched up 2 Tacos and the Jeep, and pushed the bike up. That trail is brutal I can’t imagine riding it either way!
@backcountryadvmoto4 жыл бұрын
+Flyanb for sure. I’ve ridin it both directions a few times and the opposite direction is definitely the harder route. There are two sections, the one you mentioned about the CV and another one about a mile after that that are damn near impossible if you don’t hit it just right. Thanks for watching
@gpnmoab13 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks. Taking a loaded 500lb bike over those trails is an exercise in keeping them on 2 wheels. I hear the stress in your breathing...LOL. I've done these trails on a 250lb enduro without issue, but you guys have some guts taking such heavy bikes over this mess. My hat's off to you both.
@daftnord49572 жыл бұрын
i recognize that highway going through mexican hat. funny right angle turn. i've gone through there a couple times on a road bike travelling from South Dakota to Phoenix. i have a gs1150 now so can't wait to get to Utah again
@backcountryadvmoto2 жыл бұрын
You'll have a blast on the 1150. So many options to explore with a bike that is dual purpose. Thanks for watching.
@hwobstj4 жыл бұрын
Great work in Lock Hart. As you said, it will test you. I broke my right collar bone riding my R1200GS about 15 miles in in Aug 2016. I won’t take that big of a bike in there ever again. You guys did great.
@backcountryadvmoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. It is tough for sure. Some of the section can change drastically every year. Ive ridding the lockhart section both ways many times and its different nearly every time
@kirkyoung002 жыл бұрын
Good job getting through Lockhart Basin, that's a tough section
@AdventureTravelandScuba2 жыл бұрын
That is one gorgeous area value of the gods I think that's one of the most beautiful places that I have ever been in I have been there 3 years ago and I loved it now I want to come back but because of covet restrictions I'm not able to great video
@martin48192 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate the high quality and the high bar u set for other KZbinrs! Great video! I don’t think people realize what a workout it is to go through this terrain on a fully loaded bike.
@rickshutt3974 Жыл бұрын
Just frickin awesome, you guys rock !
@markschultheis9522 Жыл бұрын
Amazing job on video guys! And wow, truely impressive riding skills! I'm planning the UTBDR in 2024. But after watching this, I think i'll leave my Honda AT at home and pack up my FE501 on this one. Thanks again.
@tonyrichengod92803 жыл бұрын
Maaaan I bet that red clay is super fun to ride on! Lots of sliding around
@mikethompson20072 жыл бұрын
At 35:14... 2 singles in razors and a guy on a 4 wheeler. "Probably a tour" love it! Great video.
@2wheelsandatent4 жыл бұрын
Sweet 40 minute vid on the bdr I am doing I love it!
@chiptaxfree4 жыл бұрын
The two of you did a fantastic job on Lockhart basin. I did it on a KTM 350 a few years ago.
@backcountryadvmoto4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the compliment and for checking out the video
@bunnydaduk4 жыл бұрын
Wow amazing, as a UK rider we have nothing remotely like that, sights and rides, we're lucky if you can do about 3-4 miles off road in one go. Its hopeless here for riding off road. If we want anything similar to you we have to cross over to France or Spain where they are a lot more biker friendly and have more open country where you can ride off road from prolonged periods. Great watch thanks for sharing
@backcountryadvmoto4 жыл бұрын
+bunnydaduk well if you ever make it over to the US, let me know, and I’ll show you some amazing scenery
@richardclegg58534 жыл бұрын
I live "back east" and do nothing but dream about rides like this... got the bike, got the gear, just ain't got the time... yet, but someday, hopefully sooner than later... excellent video, really shows what it's like
@ThrillaPark4 жыл бұрын
Wow! What a ride. Great video footage too. Bucket list for me.
@backcountryadvmoto4 жыл бұрын
You should! It was a good trip. Thanks for watching
@hardworkingamerican88474 жыл бұрын
Who would thumb down this video , makes zero sense . Probably jealous they weren't there . Some amazing country that Utah . Never been but one day soon hopefully . I can totally see the benefit of those Flex Bars . Trail so sketchy the drone turned around and tried to escape , haha .
@backcountryadvmoto4 жыл бұрын
Hardworking American hahaha that’s funny right there. The flex bars do help for sure. As far as the thumbs down goes. I ignore it lol. Shoot, KZbin considers any interaction a positive so even the thumbs down helps me out. Jokes on them 😂
@robertosanchez40212 жыл бұрын
Guys undoubtedly you are expert off road riders...
@backcountryadvmoto2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. I don’t see myself as an expert, but I’m constantly trying to improve.
@FanOWater4 жыл бұрын
Great video and excellent riding. Hope you finish the BDR. A friend and I were on the So Cal BDR and snow stopped us as well. Adventure riding at its finest!
@NewBelgiumCO4 жыл бұрын
We ran Lockhart over Hurrah Pass, same direction you did. We had a 950 Adventure with us, but the other 4 of us were on lighter DS bikes. The guy on the 950 was waxed when we finished! Had a Yamaha break the crank gear and lock up halfway through! Spend several hours at the intersection just after you come out of the hard shit in the canyon decent. Finally got back to the hostel about midnight...fun shit, I’d do it again! Maybe not on my Twin though, but maybe! Enjoying the vids brother!! 🤘🏼
@backcountryadvmoto4 жыл бұрын
Biker Sasquatch thanks for watching. I’ve ran this section the opposite direction 4 other times out of Moab, but never this way. This way was definitely easier than trying to ride up everything lol. I’m a bit psycho though, and love the challenge. Safe riding, and looks out for more videos to come 👍🏻
@johnkoutsantonis69433 жыл бұрын
wow ! good stuff man, i mountain bike Sedona for a week every year and we ride similar stuff, but I didn't know you can do that with a 500lb motorcycle ! I just got a Tracer 9 , unfortunately I think I'm limited to fire roads .
@TheStumpyfsr2 жыл бұрын
Cool scenery and well done navigating that technical part.
@ryanmalone26812 жыл бұрын
I ran into something similar in the snow on a superbike touring through Switzerland, Austria, and Italy in late May.
@TubeBrowser23 жыл бұрын
Some of that looked like TW200 turf to me. Good job getting through it. Nice video.
@SailingCorina2 жыл бұрын
Second Utah BDR video in a row that had to call it in the same area. I'm sitting in Sedona watching the temperatures North of me waiting to jump on the trail. I'm wondering if it's just cold fronts that blew through during your trips. I have a big window to get it done and wait for a good weather. It's April 3rd and Moab is getting around 70 degrees but it's the high mountains that will cause problems. Looks to me like summer is better though people complain about the heat.
@backcountryadvmoto2 жыл бұрын
This was VERY unusual weather for this time of year. I was in the Moab area literally 3 weeks prior and it was in the 80s. The temps just days before were in the high 70s so it just was a fluke front that came through. This area is 5000 to 9000 ft elevation so weird things can happen. Especially in the Spring
@GIDDYUPADVENTURES2 жыл бұрын
Subscribed! Dang you guys had some weather extremes for sure! Can't wait to see what else you guys get up to.
@Djarvis23 жыл бұрын
I’ve driven Lockhart Basin in my modified jeep. Can’t imagine trying to do it on a motorcycle.To bad you have to focus on the road ahead of you and miss the Colorado River and all the beauty of Canyonlands.
@stevetolman66524 жыл бұрын
Nice handling, Big bikes do not like to wander through rock spewed river beds and slick rock, well done control and trail picks !!! I'm glad you filmed it, thanks!
@backcountryadvmoto4 жыл бұрын
+Steve Tolman thanks for following along
@Ar2roues4 жыл бұрын
Magnifique....Merci pour cette belle vidéo ;)
@keesverhagen92273 жыл бұрын
Dude, what a beauty of a ride.🤤🤤🤤 Thank you for taking me along.Actually all of us.🙏🙏🙏 When you are riding on those montainroads are you not afraid that with a little slide of the frontwheel you are ending up 100 meter below ? 😬😬😬 Offcourse i do not have those same experience as you but i have ride in Sweden, Romenia and so on. I have experienced montainroads. And i have always the tendacy to look into the depth belongside me. Almost to a point of fixation. I have always want to know how other riders experience this in the same situation.🤭🤭🤭 Dude, once again. You guys had an epic ride almost to the point of insanity.😋😋😋 Greetings from the Netherlands,💪💪💪
@KTMK733 жыл бұрын
Amongst the better ADV productions out there. Solid editing and dialogue. I like the vids you have where you narrate. Not a big fan of the music people put on as it's great to "hear" the experience and you sharing your thoughts. Thanks for putting these together.
@chadminett26423 жыл бұрын
My boys and I were just over the border in Colorado , enjoying the same weather 2019 - we went again 2020 much drier and sun
@jrdepew4 жыл бұрын
AA+ video. Last July me and buddy blundered onto Lockhart from Monticello. We were on DR650 and Honda 650L loaded doing the TAT. We made it to top of canyon at dark. Out of water we pushed on arriving Moab 3:00am. Thanks to this awesome video I now can see what we rode. It’s no joke!
@backcountryadvmoto4 жыл бұрын
Nice work! Sounds like an adventure for sure
@charlessykes69274 жыл бұрын
I personally would maybe try it on a smaller dirt bike and with a riding buddy.Thanks for sharing your adventure.
@rocks4brains4 жыл бұрын
I’ve gotten that oil pressure warning on my GS when riding slow off-road. On the next oil change the dealer filled it to the fuller side of full. Seems to have kept it off.
@backcountryadvmoto4 жыл бұрын
So oil pressure light ended up not being oil pressure related at all. My buddy Dan carries a GS911 tool and it indicated the fan was staying on and not switching off. (apparently the fan and oil pressure light share the same light) So after checking a few connections it was a loose connection at the fan relay. Thanks for watching!
@rocks4brains4 жыл бұрын
During my off road event temps were hot and my fan was on a lot. Thanks for the info.
@tonyrdr72072 жыл бұрын
Wow impressive trails with the fully loaded advs Beautiful video got to get over to your beautiful country one day. How slippery are the rocks in the rain??
@Harloweqbumfuque2 жыл бұрын
That was flat out awesome! Loved the riding and the commentary!
@ZenAndTheArtOfMotoAdventure Жыл бұрын
Your videos are impressive; your adventures are incredible! 🌄 Could you provide insights into managing fatigue during those marathon rides and keeping yourself in top shape? Exciting topic!
@ktmkirby4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Had to cancel my trip to Moab this April, due to Covid. Hopefully opens up in the fall. I dipped into the start of Lockhart basin on my 1200GSA in 2012, a month after major abdominal surgery. Wasn't planning to do it....just wanted to have a look. Glad I didn't try! I'll bring a smaller bike for that.
@WhatTimeIsIt3692 жыл бұрын
Well done you guys! I think watching your videos here made me more anxious than when I did it on my Strom. Except I went the other direction and that means up Lockhart Basin. Best ride of my life! Will definitely do again.
@greatfallskam4 жыл бұрын
A++++ guys. Awesome-ness !! One of the more realistic footage of UT BDR. Thanks for the incredible footage.
@hankwojo4 жыл бұрын
That was an awesome video, awesome scenery and especially awesome riding! I wouldn't do that on a 250 (well maybe) yet alone on an Africa Twin or F800.
@gavinpaton78854 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video guys apreciate the skills you have and convinced me to stick to tarmac touring
@chriswumperone27594 жыл бұрын
"Of course it's snowing" I live in Utah and say that almost every week!
@backcountryadvmoto4 жыл бұрын
Chris wumperone that’s funny. I was in that area a month prior and it was 70 to 75° just unreal how quick the weather changes. Very similar to how it is here in North Idaho. One day it’ll be 70 the next day will be 35
@ryanmoore6864 жыл бұрын
Looks amazing, definitely love how your twin is set up. Now if only I had the time to get out and ride.
@advrider77774 жыл бұрын
That’s great effort on big bikes,,,,,,, the video makes everything look 2D and flat but in reality it’s hard core...... nice work
@backcountryadvmoto4 жыл бұрын
+advrider777 thanks , yeah the wide angle in the GoPro really makes things looks so much less than what they really are
@CampPrevost2 жыл бұрын
The 1250gsa couldn’t even make it through some of those sections could it? Looks like the engine would get hung up. Great job! The trips that don’t go as planned are the ones you remember the most.
@backcountryadvmoto2 жыл бұрын
It totally can. Just got to be real picky on your lines. I’ve ridden this section multiple times with guys on the GS and we all make it through just fine. Running this section south to North is easier than going north to south. It can be done going north to south but there is one section that is really hairy and steep and loose that makes it usually a team effort to get big bikes up and threw it. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching
@markjacobs62944 жыл бұрын
A lighter bike is usually a better choice but not a cool I guess. I've owned heavy and middle weights and survived these type of trips. Tiger 12, 8, KLR, XR etc. The KTM690ER is my bike now. 315lbs dry and under 380 loaded for a week trip with ultralight pack gear and an extra gallon. Never looking back.
@backcountryadvmoto4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a awesome ride.
@NB-op8or3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful beautiful country! I love North Idaho! You should do some rides around Sandpoint and give people a little taste of that local area 👍👍
@zman926303 жыл бұрын
Great footage, great action and great attitude. Live to fight another day!
@jamesluster84734 жыл бұрын
Great riding , bad ass video what a adventure !!! I can’t wait to ride some bdr, thanks for sharing!!!
@daphnedevi4 жыл бұрын
best video of lockhart basin that i've seen... properly conveys the terror... i mean thrill of it. i think this footage may serve to convince a lot of riders to take the alternate. ;) nice job!
@backcountryadvmoto4 жыл бұрын
daphnedevi Thank you. I put a lot of time and effort to making my videos entertaining and hope they give you the experience of being along for the ride. Glad you liked it.
@spydie Жыл бұрын
ha ha, May is way too early that far north. And in NM it's all high winds in May. June brings triple digit temps and the middle of June brings our 3 month monsoon season.
@backcountryadvmoto Жыл бұрын
I hear ya. This was several years ago, but I had been there in May for several years prior and this particular year, I was there in April and it was in the 80s. The weather parters are pretty unpredictable in the spring to say the least.
@louisdriscoll2580 Жыл бұрын
Couple of my buddies are doing a September trip , hopefully they can do the section in ten days
@backcountryadvmoto Жыл бұрын
10 days should be doable for sure
@franksmith96923 жыл бұрын
Great video work. We got caught in same snowstorm at North Rim. 8 inches the night we arrived. How do you get your audio (conversation) on the video?
@2WheelPursuit Жыл бұрын
Wow beautiful views! This is what its all about!
@2WheelPursuit Жыл бұрын
also, impresive riding! especially for such big bikes!
@Porsche996driver3 жыл бұрын
Holy cow - what sights, what skills, what danger! 🤣
@ironhorsegladiator50344 жыл бұрын
What was the cause of the low oil pressure on the GS 800? Also, how many years of riding experience you guys have under your belt, ONLY one in a THOUSAND GS riders can tackle such trails, amazing. Thanks for sharing this nightmare!
@backcountryadvmoto4 жыл бұрын
First off thanks for the compliment. We have been riding big bike together for about 15 years or so. We love the challenge of riding big bikes like smaller dual sports. Maybe we are just dumb or have a few screws loose, but we just like putting ourselves through the tough stuff. So oil pressure light ended up not being oil pressure related at all. My buddy Dan carries a GS911 tool and it indicated the fan was staying on and not switching off. (apparently the fan and oil pressure light share the same light) So after checking a few connections it was a loose connection at the fan relay. Thanks for watching!
@ironhorsegladiator50344 жыл бұрын
Backcountry Adventure Motorsports Thanks, I too always carry a GS-911WIFI on my GSA1250.
@elgringoec4 жыл бұрын
That ratio sounds about right. I've known one. The pilot not only needs the skill and common sense to pick a good line far enough ahead, plus be able to react to the random forces knocking the bike around, while also being physically large and strong enough to be able to use the ground when necessary to correct trajectory.
@lucecannon3 жыл бұрын
WOW! You 2 are impressive riders. I took my R1200GSA on the NMBDR and felt I’d really accomplished something. After watching your adventure, my feelings of accomplishment are diminished. It’s hardest section was not close to how hard that rocky ravine looked. Too bad about the weather. Have you tried the weather channel? ;)
@americanwalkabout59704 жыл бұрын
Kudos on your big bike skills. I've ridden that area on a 500 in the dry and it wasn't easy. I need to post my KTM 1190 ride over Black Bear pass in Colorado. Similar giant rocks there but only 7 miles, not 48!
@backcountryadvmoto4 жыл бұрын
+American Walkabout 👍🏻 hope to be our that way soon. Colorado is on my list of must rides soon
@robertlee80422 жыл бұрын
What is sloppier than wet red clay on rocks?
@BacktrackADV4 жыл бұрын
You just convinced me to NOT do this route on my R1200GS...lowered!! Awesome guys... Tough trail combined with tough weather... well done!! Can you do me favour and add to your list what you were wearing for electronics. Looks to me like a SAT Phone and a Radio.
@backcountryadvmoto4 жыл бұрын
The Radio is a BCA 2.0 and then was a SPOT, Since then, Ive switched to a Garmin In Reach. MUCH BETTER!
@r12rtpilot3 жыл бұрын
Nicely edited! I love riding around the Mexican Hat area...You told an amazing story. I enjoyed your video very much, in spite of the wind noise...perhaps you can edit it out next time?
@backcountryadvmoto3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and sorry about the wind noise. This is one of my older videos and the wind problem has been solved. Wind noise is nearly impossible to edit out without distorting other noises like engine noise.
@TutorialsbySteve3 жыл бұрын
That crazy sh*t! I'd barely be able to do that on a 250 much less an 800. Mass respect. Thanks for sharing.
@HondaGoldwingGL18004 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed your video and very happy to see you in real riding gear...no flip flops. shorts and t-shirt. I would love to do this, but I dont think my Goldwing would be very happy with me. I gotta get me a dual sport. Ride safe.
@BornAGoon4 жыл бұрын
Just got back from a UT ride that place is off road heaven Good job on the video
@hobibill4 жыл бұрын
Wow! Just, wow! Thank you for that footage. My brother and I did Lockhart in 2017, opposite direction, on f650 Dakars, in July. It took two days in Monticello to recover. I can't imagine doing it on the big AT, good job.
@backcountryadvmoto4 жыл бұрын
I’ve done the Lockhart section in both directions a few times on the AT. The south to north is definitely the easier route. The north-south direction isn’t too bad but there are two really gnarly spots (one being the one in the thumbnail and the other about a mile later) that you have to hit just right or you fight it the whole way. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching
@haroonahamed83544 жыл бұрын
Super awesome trip man.... loved.
@backcountryadvmoto4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@7nash9744 жыл бұрын
Excellent footage.....good job!
@backcountryadvmoto4 жыл бұрын
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@northpole93113 жыл бұрын
Jeeezwizzzz man do you two like a challenge or what......beautiful country worth every bolder...