In this episode, join me as I go out to South Dakota and start section 1 of the Black Hills BDRx. Did I make the right choice by choosing the KLR650 to take me on this journey?
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@joellikness212110 ай бұрын
The cows keeping you company while changing the tube is the best part by far. 😂 Great video, the cows earned you a new subscriber.
@michaelbyrnes49369 ай бұрын
Lol that ride on the highway with the trailer !! Your eyes said it all. Glad you made it safe, As a KLR owner , really appreciate this content. Thank you
@Ghostrider-7111 күн бұрын
Wow, this looks like fun, I just bought a new 2023 KLR 650 adventure and am excited to see some countryside. Thank you for posting.
@Avensur2 ай бұрын
Definitely she can go on BDR's,,, it's the bike that goes where NO OTHER bike has gone before 👍
@chrisphillips000010 ай бұрын
Took my KLR on the NMBDR and it did great.
@AzMtnThumper9 ай бұрын
Me too, and I rode 5 other BDRs on it and it did fine on those too.
@mike_sasky85003 ай бұрын
Awesome video thanks, the cows had me dying during the tire change lol. Camper looks like something I need as well! Cheers
@RandomParrot5 ай бұрын
I'm just sitting back counting the RPMs as he chugs along
@mullins64297 ай бұрын
Cool video. Beautiful country. Shame about the Allen key!! Nice job on getting the repair done with your audience 👍🇦🇺
@JoeImburgia3 ай бұрын
Great video. I like your authenticity and creative editing. Ride safe 👌🏼
@blackhawkhockey6 ай бұрын
I like your style LOTW! The KLR is a tractor and super reliable. I ride a KLX300. You have inspired me to ride the Black Hills BDRX this summer. Maybe I’ll see you out there!
@WASTED__POTENTIAL10 ай бұрын
I live just on the wyoming side of the border from there, and you weren't kidding about the smoke. It was crazy!
@tl31928 ай бұрын
Thanks for the ride and the tips
@chiptaxfree10 ай бұрын
Great stuff! So many people on bikes and don't even ride them. Nice to see you getting after it.
@LostOnTwoWheels10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment Chip! Doesn't matter what it is, getting out and riding is medicine. Hope you're getting out a lot this year!
@kawabungah2010 ай бұрын
This is a nice video. Thank you for sharing your adventure and the unusual puncture predicament. If you wrench enough you eventually learn to locate whatever part or tool you drop or lose while working - right down to the tiniest screw. (Don't ask me how I know.) ;-)
@joebiker599210 ай бұрын
Great video! I live in Mn as well. Im going on a bike trip next weekend. I still have no idea where I'm going. I'm thinking I'll do northern mn this time. I LOVE my klr!
@bumstead13839 ай бұрын
It’s easy to think “ never know I might need that” & then …🐷 , beautiful scenery man.
@tsdmoto9 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing this video. I will always pack some nitrile gloves after seeing you change that tire.
@mcnuggetapple3 ай бұрын
I was just thinking that after seeing this lmaooi
@AzMtnThumper9 ай бұрын
I am constantly dropping stuff in my KLR skid plate. Looking forward to more videos.
@mattbillenstein10 ай бұрын
Good to do a shake-out ride before a big trip - get your boots/shifter, allen key, new tube/tire situation type of things sorted out beforehand hopefully. I rode this last month on a ktm 500 with just a backpack strapped to the tail - it's a fun and scenic route!
@LostOnTwoWheels10 ай бұрын
Good call Matt, a shake down would have prevented most of the issues I ran into. How did you do on the KTM 500 with gas on section 3?
@kurtleifken77089 ай бұрын
Perfect trailer
@LeroyJenkins-ul1kb5 ай бұрын
I like your style videos. Thanks for letting us hear the bike rather than some dumb music👍
@alpinereviews5 ай бұрын
That trick with log as a jack is cool
@alynnhiscox73039 ай бұрын
Nicely done video! You should be able to install a manual fan switch to help with events like sitting in traffic jams.
@MontanaDirtRoads10 ай бұрын
May have to ride this when I go to the get on adv next year. I packed half what you did for my 900+ mile ghost town adventure this last labor day weekend. Granted we had patches not new tubes cause tunes take up way more space than the patch kit. We wanted to be light because we knew there was gonna be some nasty roads/trails we have to ride. Good job on the video and good luck with your channel seems like you're having a better start to yours and I have.
@LostOnTwoWheels10 ай бұрын
Absolutely! It's a great route especially if you'll be out there.
@LeroyJenkins-ul1kb5 ай бұрын
Do patches work well most of the time?
@MontanaDirtRoads5 ай бұрын
@LeroyJenkins-ul1kb depending on the puncture,small nail or thorn can be easily patched but if the tube gets torn by anything patches are very questionable.
@LeroyJenkins-ul1kb5 ай бұрын
@@MontanaDirtRoads thanks for this!
@frostbitevinnie10 ай бұрын
Good job! Looking forward to future vids!
@LostOnTwoWheels10 ай бұрын
Thanks Vinnie! Got a bunch more coming!!
@frostbitevinnie10 ай бұрын
@@LostOnTwoWheels I did 7 days from MN to tri state of SD and NE. Fun stuff! My series will be ongoing for a month or so more. Check it out!😁
@LostOnTwoWheels10 ай бұрын
@@frostbitevinnie I'll definitely swing over and check it out. Sounds like a fun trip!
@frostbitevinnie10 ай бұрын
@@LostOnTwoWheels I think I saw you are in St. Paul? I'm in Annandale just up the road a bit.
@LostOnTwoWheels10 ай бұрын
@@frostbitevinnie Must've been a lookalike I haven't been in St.Paul for years.
@briancrn11310 ай бұрын
Having done the DAKAL on a vstrom and a buddy on a KLR, the klr was fine. I feel an ideal bike for this since you have a nice camper and don't have to slab it home would be a KLX300
@dw552310 ай бұрын
Thank you. I never would have thought about packing latex gloves to keep cow poop off my hands. Grease I don't mind, but poop is where I draw the line.
@LostOnTwoWheels10 ай бұрын
Funny you mention that, I've now added some latex gloves to my pack. I'll be prepared next time
@prozcrito5 ай бұрын
Great video! Seems like a great adventure so far. Do you have a list of what was in your tire repair pack? Thanks!
@jamesrussell827810 ай бұрын
Nice video. I just rode the twat last week. Might be looking at this route for next year. I'll be watching the rest of your videos of that trip 👍
@LostOnTwoWheels10 ай бұрын
Awesome thanks for watching James! The twat is on my list!
@danagerds10 ай бұрын
Hello, forgive my ignorance but what is the twat again?
@rroe869 ай бұрын
What's the twat?
@summerman28 ай бұрын
That cow was the best when changing tire!
@garydoyle575510 ай бұрын
I heard you say you put a new tube in the rear tire. FYI I have put dozens of patches on motorcycles and have never had a patch be the cause of a subsequent leak or failure. I think I had up to 5 or 6 on a tube once. I also carry a spare tube but it is the 2nd choice. I don't understand why some people are loathe to use patches.
@LostOnTwoWheels10 ай бұрын
I attempted to patch the tube that night (next episode) and it was so shredded from the allen key I wasn't able to make it work without a slow leak. It was a pretty decent tear in the tube where it initially went in that required 3 patches right next to each other and a couple other punctures. I bring patches with as well sometimes it's just easier to throw a new tube in and patch the tube when you get time, at least from my experience. But I agree with you, definitely not against using a patch.
@karlfonner75893 ай бұрын
Dude, we’ve all been there. That Allen key thing is what I’m talking about.
@SoundMindADV10 ай бұрын
Nice video. I have the same motoglamper camper 😀
@bcarlson8610 ай бұрын
Duluthian here, subbing to watch your adventures.
@LostOnTwoWheels10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub! I bet there is some good riding up there. I plan on making a trip up sometime
@tmurrayis2 ай бұрын
In a few weeks I am headed to Tuktoyaktuk on my KLR and I am dreading having to deal with a flat in the middle of nowhere. You have shown that it can be done with the right tools and a spare tube. If you can do it....... Oh, and sorry for the smoke, that wasn't very neighbourly.
@LostOnTwoWheels2 ай бұрын
That ride sounds like a blast! Don't let tire changing worry you, just be prepared with the right tools and all will be well. Enjoy!
@sethruter9 ай бұрын
Just seeing your channel for the first time & awesome job just getting out there and making it happen & having fun, what it's all about brother. I'm a retired Army veteran here in Arizona with an Aprilia Tuareg and have definitely felt the frustrations with new setups (boots, gear etc). I had to adjust my shifter up a little as my Alpinestars Tech 7 boots were much different then my daily Adv boots. Just recommend that if you're able to, always do a shake down run on everything a few days prior as it really helps eliminate any deficiencies and time to make any adjustments if necessary. I always do take aways/lessons learned from any time I ride, great experience and thanks for sharing your adventures. On a side note, what recording gear are you using? I have an Insta360 One RS & haven't figured out a good setup for recording audio, thanks
@LostOnTwoWheels9 ай бұрын
First off thanks for your service and sacrifices. My recording gear on this ride: Sony ZV-E1, Sony ZV1mkii, (2) Osmo Action 4, DJI Mini 3 Pro. For audio, I used the DJI Wireless Mics.
@tonyvandyke75885 ай бұрын
Did you ever adjust your shift lever? I wear the tech 7 enduros and a buddy told me about rotating the shifter one spline and it was the perfect adjustment.
@LostOnTwoWheels5 ай бұрын
Yes, I actually installed a lowering kit for my pegs. Much better now!
@jonr38919 ай бұрын
Nice one. subbed : )
@justinlugo75354 ай бұрын
Great video! Cows were awesome lol. How did you get those logs under that swing arm? Is it all elbow grease?
@dwightrhodes205110 ай бұрын
You are right. Its not a KTM. Its a fraction of the price.
@LostOnTwoWheels10 ай бұрын
You got that right!
@peterfecteau64283 ай бұрын
We can’t all be fortunate enough to afford a KTM!
@paulangerhofer50355 ай бұрын
Damn skid plates!!! Sorry to say it was hilarious listening to the cows cheer you on while changing the tube. I'll be watching the rest in the series. But onto a real question. Listening to the sound of the exhaust, it sounded like you were stuck in the zone between 1st & 2nd, which was dictated by your speed. How do you feel about the gear height / spacing on the KLR. I've got street bikes and a Royal Enfield Himalayan as my ADV bike. With the exception of lack of power and lack of dealerships, I love the Himalayan but because of those two things am looking at the possibility of a KLR. I haven't even test ridden one but I'm constantly on the lookout for non-biased opinions.
@senorboardhead3 ай бұрын
I feel like the small wind screen blocks where my eye naturally want to look. Good video of a cool trip, though.
@poweredbyrice5708Ай бұрын
I agree and tinted at that I don't get having a tinted windshield visor yeah but windshield makes no sense
@vincenttarquini42359 ай бұрын
New sub from Sioux Falls here, but have ridden to the Black Hills and have a close friend in Custer. Thankfully you didn't piss off a bear or mountain lion. There are a lot of gnarly critters out there!
@GaryShellberg8 күн бұрын
There are no bears in the Black Hills , but there are lots of cougars.
@Jk-vc1cn5 ай бұрын
Nice job. Do you like your trailer enough to recommend it
@wildboby14 ай бұрын
Your dash! I could stare at it for hours! Please tell me what setup you ot going. And your phone is mounted in the perfect location! Nice! What mount is it? Thank you brother.
@45sethj9 ай бұрын
What brand toyhauler is that? Very nice.
@Zoofactory7 ай бұрын
Nice job on the tire change, but you can do better than hot pockets my dude. 😂
@onerider80810 ай бұрын
2:17 the only ‘complaint’ I have about the KLR is that it is terrifying to ride fully loaded, in high winds.
@willardtk297910 ай бұрын
cross winds, head winds, or tail winds?
@wadehampton17376 күн бұрын
I think all motorcycles are terrifying in high winds.
@vnuk259 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing the video. What GPS mounts are you using?
@LostOnTwoWheels9 ай бұрын
My main GPS is a Trail Tech Voyager Pro and I just mounted it to the KLR Dash with the stock mount plate that comes with it. The other GPS is on my phone mounted using a quad lock.
@DadventureMoto8 ай бұрын
How do you like that Voyager?
@pilgrimtiger20237 ай бұрын
Just discovered your channel. Enjoyed the Vid for sure. I have a 2016 KLR myself. Pretty impressed with that trailer you have. What make and model is that? Thanks.
@LostOnTwoWheels7 ай бұрын
Hi! Thanks for the comment. The trailer is an Intech Explore, works great to live out of for moto adventures.
@pilgrimtiger20237 ай бұрын
@@LostOnTwoWheels Awesome. Thanks for the reply.
@brandon5249110 ай бұрын
I haven't ridden a single cylinder bike in a long time... it sounds like that thing is going to stall every 15 seconds to my ear! haha
@LostOnTwoWheels10 ай бұрын
You're not wrong, I was lugging it quite a bit more than I usually do because the stock shifter was a nightmare with mx style boots on, I knew if I downshifted, I'd have to finagle my boot under the shifter to upshift again. This has since been remedied!
@cranedaddy6789 ай бұрын
Cool video man, I'm jealous! Curious though, why did you go out by yourself? Seems like a unnecessary safety risk to me. Always good to have a buddy with you when you're out imo.
@LostOnTwoWheels9 ай бұрын
The opportunity to take this trip came up with very little notice, so unfortunately, I had to go solo. But I agree, It's definitely nice to have someone with.
@adammfharris3 ай бұрын
I have the same problem. I would do so many more rides, but I haven’t even gotten one of the BDR rides ticked off because it seems like I am the only person who can actually afford to not be at work for long enough to complete these. So for me it’s going to be solo rides on the BDR routes.
@ScottChristensenabc4 ай бұрын
I wonder what you’d get if you crossed a black Angus with a black Mule?
@billmassey345810 ай бұрын
So was it the right choice? At least you found your Allen key 😳 Heck of a start to a ride…
@LostOnTwoWheels10 ай бұрын
Bill the Allen key debacle blew my mind! It fell between the gas tank and radiator while installing the quad lock. I shook the bike a few times and couldn't get it to come out so I wrote it off! Well it's back in the tool roll! As far as the KLR there are some things that need changing for the upcoming trips but she made it through. The things that need changing would've been caught during a shorter shake down ride. Only got bucked off once which will be coming up in an upcoming video!
@dantheman4life10 ай бұрын
What are the odds man. So glad you had the tools and knowledge to fix it on the trail. Glad you are out riding the BDRX!
@LostOnTwoWheels10 ай бұрын
@dantheman4life thanks Dan really enjoy your videos!
@dantheman4life10 ай бұрын
@@LostOnTwoWheels Thanks man. I'm excited to see what adventure you get into.
@toslow90456 ай бұрын
Need to keep the RPM up a bit on the KLR.
@klrshthead29069 ай бұрын
If you’re ever on the east coast hit me up 🤙
@iammattjones10 ай бұрын
Those are girl cows man. 😂 Also, note to self: find that torx driver I dropped yesterday on the GS.
@LostOnTwoWheels10 ай бұрын
🤣 Girl cows...noted! And yes find the torx or it will find you!
@stevehicks61619 күн бұрын
I bet you could put 1000 Alan keys on your skid plate and that wouldn’t happen again, good old Murphy’s law
@filippocorti67608 ай бұрын
Get the ecu flash for the fuel injection.
@Strippz7 ай бұрын
FUN FACT..more people are killed by cows then sharks per year. Something to keep in mind..but they are naturally curious and good natured most times. Great Vid..TY!
@trashman437310 ай бұрын
Nice camper. What kind? Model?
@LostOnTwoWheels10 ай бұрын
Thanks, yeah its great! it's an Intech Explore. They make another size bigger called a Discover, but I like this smaller style for my needs.
@willardtk297910 ай бұрын
man, I was so confused when you had to pull over for your back tire. I rewound a few times, didn't see you go over any crazy rocks or anything, finally just let it play on...only to find out that it was an ALLEN WRENCH?! I've just been sitting here saying "a f**king allen wrench?!" for about 5 minutes.
@LostOnTwoWheels10 ай бұрын
Hahaha I was saying the same thing, just didn't include it in the video 😅
@onerider80810 ай бұрын
Easy pickins for a KLR. PS the 5000 series of roads near Roubaix are motorcycle only and way more fun than the BDR-X roads...
@BMRTV10 ай бұрын
22:22 It's always something man made 😞
@frank09busa10 ай бұрын
good video and I love S.D. only problem I have with this Vlog was, you looked so scared to ride the bike. you purchased the underpowered mule for all it's rpm so, why not use it? it's not fair to KLR if you are yelling it to climb when your prm gauge reading 2k. smh but good.
@LostOnTwoWheels10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment Frank. Yeah I was caught in the wrong gear on many, many occasions on this ride due to the shifter being in a nearly impossible location with the boots I was wearing. Sometimes all you can do is twist the throttle. The shifter and peg issue has since been remedied. Good observation 👍
@Chuck88vert3 ай бұрын
For me I keep rpm up higher
@dcijams7 ай бұрын
I see, you got a little taste, of what us truck drivers do all day long. outbound for 5 to 7 weeks. driving every day. for 10.5 hours.
@knowone621410 ай бұрын
first thing i would do if it were mine is get rid of that smoked windshield and that KLR sounds like a thrash machine.....DOO HICKEY problems????
@LostOnTwoWheels10 ай бұрын
That rattle was a loose bolt on the exhaust guard. You have some good antennas!
@lloyddubose481410 ай бұрын
Slow down a bit. Ive ridden with people before that do the same. Not fun, for me anyway. Talking about beautiful country, but your not seeing much, as moving so fast takes more attention away from surroundings. Also leads to more serious predicaments. Slow the roll, enjoy the outdoors.
@donbraham411Ай бұрын
Sounds like a VW bug
@leescheeler150310 ай бұрын
Klr is a peice of.......work isnt good offroad too heavey only good for commuting handles like my goldwing off road though get an xr or dr much better for the dirt
@LostOnTwoWheels10 ай бұрын
The KLR completed the route! Don't have a ton of complaints actually for how I treated it and loaded it down. The only complaint I had was the shifter. I would enter a Rally Race with it but for this type of riding it was actually pretty comfy!
@LostOnTwoWheels10 ай бұрын
*wouldn't enter a Rally Race with it
@onthethrottle71049 ай бұрын
leescheeler, I rode a KLR for about 4 years and took it to many places most people wouldn't dream of taking it. That bike got an A+ rating from me, I've been off road riding for 4 decades. Everyday when I got off work I would jump on that machine and test it's limits, it would never let me down. The engine was not a speed killer but I routinely got second gear wheelies and could go through third and hit fourth gear. It held the front end up good for me. It's all in the rider and as long as the machine holds up the rider can do great things. So the KLR is not a heavy weight offload racer for sure but that's not what's it's for. It's made for exactly what this guy is using it for in this video. You can ride on the road all day and you can hit some pretty nasty dirt road and trails it will take you to some cool places. They are very comfortable machines as well. I've taken mine up nasty hills, super nasty sand river beds and way way out into the desert where no one has ever been to camp out. I never ever had to worry about my KLR letting me down. Great bike is an understatement! And by the way, I have owned two Honda XR's and they are great bikes too and you can't compare these machines because they are completely different in what they are designed to do. Keep it on two wheels my friend.
@tahoehiker6 ай бұрын
It's way too heavy.
@VagaBumAdventuresАй бұрын
KLRs go everywhere on the planet, man. 😂
@zrx1100zz9 ай бұрын
Just remember nobody ever said "gee I wish I would have brought more crap"..... Said the guy on the DRZ400 😁🥃🛵☁️☁️☁️