Just watched your video of the TAT ride never seen anyone ride the whole ride with out crying moaning about this & that. Slow steady got it done thanks for sharing your trip and great adventure.

Great video. I rode the TAT solo last summer on a DR650. I only met up with five others during the entire trip. It was good timing as some were in CO and others in UT. It was great having people around when the going got tough!

Great stuff JR! I had a chance to ride the TAT last year and it was incredible. I also had a harrowing event in Lockhart Basin. The fires last summer closed Geyser Pass, so I used my Garmin to find another route out of Monticello and stumbled across the Lockhart Basin route. I was solo on a KTM 890 and not nearly enough water for the ass whooping Lockhart dished out that day, the high temp was 112 degrees. Glad to hear you made it through and was able to complete the TAT. Thanks again for sharing.

I admit, I have a DR. I like it, if not love it. But, I always like new and shiny. Every Video I see with a DR in it is really inspires me to keep it and not have any regrets about what I have.

Thanks for the video, I’ve been wanting to do this all my life but everyone I ever made plans with bailed out on me at the last minute, I’ve made plenty of road trips on street bikes coast to coast but never made the TAT yet and doesn’t look like I will, I’m 66 and still trying to talk a friend in to going well thanks again for your video

Watching all the TAT videos, excited! I'm heading out to ride the TAT in two weeks now, solo (unless I find people on the trail). Just bracing myself for the humid heat before the western mountains. I can take the desert heat, the humidity is what gets me.

Your TAT videos popped up on my feed and Im glad I watched. Enjoyed very much and subscribed. This ride has been a dream for a few years. Looking forward to your videos.

The trail that is closed now is called the "K" trail, stands for Kiamichi, it was the old mail route from Mena Arkansas into Oklahoma through the Kiamichi Mountains in SE oklahoma Its sad its closed now, but fun we got to make the trip from start to finish before it got closed. Dale

I watched both videos last night. What a fantastic trip y'all had!!!!

This was a great series. Thanks for putting this together and sharing it with us. It's motivating me to get out and do some adventure riding

Hello JR I also go by JR I'm in minnesota and don't have the greatest places for adv. riding but make the best of it, I'm west central MN I THANK YOU for the video's and the commentary, I'm 64 and have good enough health yet to get out and adventure, I've done some short rides in Colorado pikes peak, evens pass. Also the blackhills a number of times, I also ride a street glide harley on the hwy, but more so enjoy back country, THX for the clean content, keep up the good god work.

Just discovered you this morning. This was such an outstanding post and very inspiring! Thanks!

Very nice videos!

what a fun trip sir, especially seeing that a lot of it at the end is not passable anymore. I took my cousin, on part of the Oklahoma adventure trial a few years back shortly after we made that adventure route, it was closed down and is no longer passable as well. It is fun to know you was one of the last few to ever get to do it. Thanks for sharing sir and may you still be riding and have a blessed weekend. DAle

Nice trip. Thanks.

Great video!

Good on you!! Great vid!

Congratulations, great accomplishment, I enjoy your channel very much, thanks for sharing

wow thank you for sharing! what an adventure. Very inspirational! God speed!

great video. looked like fun. I have ridden all over Oregon and thats got some of the best riding on the planet

I really like the way you've put these two videos together, by integrating your hints along with the ride!! In a later video you ride with your son, so I sure hope you get a chance to do the TAT again, but with him that time!

Thoroughly enjoyed both videos. Thank you.

Just found this, looks amazing. Oregon is not to far away from me. Inspiration for a possible adventure.

Way to stay on course. Inspirational. Thanks!

Very cool 😎 video. Well done on keeping your cool and getting out of a difficult situation. The DR is an amazing bike very tough reliable and good road and off road manners. After 12 years and 97000ks I got a 300 rally. It makes life even easier then the 650 in the tight trails. I kept the dr, too many good memories but the 300 is superior and so similar in many ways to the DR.

Wonderful video full of highly valuable information. Thank you.

Great 2 videos. Thank you for share them. I tried to contact Mr Correro to get the gps tracks with not luck. My DR is more than ready and my time is this July. I hope I can get the gps tracks by then. Thanks again for all the info.

Videos getting better and better! Looking forward to WYBDR or whatever comes this summer and fall.

Very nice job on the videos! THANK YOU for sharing!

Excellent series.... Much appreciated......

Great series. 14 feet over the edge - holy crap!

JR.. I'm impressed, that was a great video. You made it through the landslide!! I don't see many videos of riders passing through the gauntlet, most turn around... Lockhart Basin I didn't ride but I sure give you credit for making it to Moab after the crash. Your one tough guy!! I'm looking forward to your next video adventure.....

Great video. We met today at Burger King in Salmon Idaho.

Can one of the big adv bikes make it? Enjoyed both of your tat videos 👍

Very much injoyed both part 1 and 2 and yes its on the to do list. I also have a DR650 and just woundering is there anything you would change, add or take away on your bike?

Really enjoyed your videos, thanks for the effort put I. And sharing your experience. I’m interested in an XR or DR 650 to do BDRs. I’ve read in forums that the XR can get hot when pushed too hard. Did your riding partner experience such issues? Any other issues experienced with XR that should push me to the DR?

Thank you JR for the video and the tips. You briefly show the terrain when you injured your leg. Is that part of Kevin's trail or Sam's? I'm doing this solo in August. Had few other questions. Would it be possible to connect directly?

I know IM commenting alot but i watched the whole 2 part video. There is a guy called Jeremy rides is his channel. i belive he used gps kevin also. his trip was full of that stuff. looking forward to next video. ty,

Great video.......load up and do it again.

I've watched many TAT vids. No one ever says at the end of them, how they got back home? Did they ride the TAT back? Interstates and hiways? Ship the bikes back? Can you give some insight to this please. Brand new subscriber today. Thanks!

Awesome video. How did the DR do at high elevations with the carbs. Disks you do anything special to it?

Great vid. My dad and I are planning a trip for the western section this yr. Any thoughts on the “must see” areas between Salida and Port Orford and maybe some areas that you would skip if you only had limited time?

Loved the videos. Thx!

holy cow jr. that section of lockheart could have killed you man. im sitting here in the comfort of my house feeling evry emotion of that deal. thanks for letting us know and great job getting out of there, your a tough dude

Thanks for taking us along on your adventure. I’m looking to do a partial TAT from Texas to Oregon, solo and travel very light on my KTM 350 EXC. I am on the vintage sided of life with about 50 years of riding on and off road. I am researching gas stops and hotel accommodations as I will not be bringing camping gear. Just tools, water, tire repair kit and a few extras. I’ll throw away dirty clothes and buy new along the way. Light and nimble is what I prefer, it may cost more but I figure we deserve it getting to this stage in life LOL. Question… Would you do solo? Would you try and travel lighter? Possibly staying at hotels ? Just wondering and thanks again!

What a great video, very well narrated and filmed. how long did it take you to complete the TAT ride ? I hope to come over from the U.K Next year With my Son who's into this sort thing. What's the best time of year to take on ? All the best. S.T Bristol U.K

Geez, as hard as I looked I couldn't find your kitchen sink! You guys are older so you need comfort. I am 78 and only carry a very small bivy sack to stuff my sleeping bag into., a lightweight single liquid fuel stove with a small bottle of fuel, a backpack with a hydration bladder, a dozen energy bars, coffee, 3 dehydrated foodpackss, and some meds and first aid gear, a GPS emergence beacon. everything fit in one rear fender case on my 1150GS. The only hard part was Black Bear pass steps, and a huge snowstorm going down the gulch into Ouray. If you are a flatlander, be sure to spend a few days at altitude. Exertion at altitude can kill you. A wonderful three-day excursion in Lake City, Durango, Silverton, Ouray......Lake city doesn't offer much, but they have a nice Cafe where you can eat outside on the main street, the food is great and beer is ice .

I enjoyed both videos, how long did you spend doing this trip? I'm thinking about doing it with a friend on my KLR 650. Thanks for sharing.

Congrats!👍

Thanks for sharing your experience. I wonder if you could tell me (us) the dates of your ride (start, finish) because I'm wondering when may be a good time to leave. I'm planning on doing the TAT late July to August and so I"m prepping by watching your videos. Thanks!

The old DR650 is hard to beat

Excellent videos ! Very informative and helpful. I have the TAT on the bucket list.Hopefully in 2023. I am curious as to how you got your bike back home. Ride or have it shipped ?

Awesome video thanks. I went to the Alpine Loop last summer solo, never felt alone, so many nice people. How did that fancy handlebar do through the big drop?

awesome, i really want to do it but my drz 400 kills itself everytime i drop it from draining the battery trying to overcome the carb. toying with the idea of trying to do the trail with one of the honda 125 trails

Outstanding videos! Very informative. If you had it to do over, would you ride your DR650 or your buddies KTM690, XR650 or GS800?

Awesome

Great video

Thanks for an excellent and very encouraging video! The exact location of that blocked road is 42.69151, -124.04691 on FR 3343. The way around is using FR33. I ran into that blockage last year on my 4x4. Most of the time you rode side by side with your buddy on 690. So what's your impression about DR650 vs 690: which bike is more suitable for such a long and complex trips? 690 is 1.5 times more powerful, same weight, twice more expensive. Did it experience more breakdowns than the DR during the TAT? I have DR650 for local trips, it's fantastic bike on dirt, but I always wish to have more power on freeways...

Hey JR what body armor are you wearing in this video,thanks and keep em coming

Your presentation is excellent. I am interested in doing this trip in 2023 from east to west. In what month is it best to start the adventure? Where can I get the GPX files of this route. Thank you

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I have a DR 650 and a Tenere 700. How do you think the T7 would handle the TAT?

I've completed watching both Episodes and love your off road adventures. Question for you,,,, in your opinion with what you experienced ,,could you have completed the TAT with a Ural side car? Thanks

You left us hanging! What happened to the other guy, and how did you get your bike home?

Thanks for episode 1&2, planning to ride the trail starting mid august, your tips will be helpful! I have GPS Kevin for guidance and the Oregon section you describe concerns me as I’ll be riding solo. What’s your advice for an alternative? I also will be running the reckless 80 and it seems that it worked well for you. thanks

Enjoyed the report, well done! How many days did it take you? Thx.

When your bike falls 14ft you're probably wishing you had those tech 7's or tech 10's on

How did you keep camera batteries charged?

Great video. Did you have the route in your GPS? If so where did you get it from?

Don't you have to turn around and head back home once you've reached Oregon? Or?

Looks like a blast. Got a question actually 2 did you do any suspension upgrades to handle the extra load, and secondly is it necessary to have a 5 gallon tank or will the stock one suffice?

Would you take the WRR next time or still prefer the Dr? Thx

How long do you recommend to do this trip. Thank you

Great job. How much water did you carry in Lockhart basin? Thx

What tires are you using on your trip? Thanks!

Do you have to rejet your dr at all to do this trip from start to end? That is the only thing holding me back fro buying a DR.

Great video!