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Registrace 30. 05. 2022
I have a passion for all things moto, but especially for motorcycles. Join me as I explore, review, and ride in the PNW.
Get in touch at impactmotochannel@gmail.com
Get in touch at impactmotochannel@gmail.com
KTM 690 Enduro R | Honda 300L Rally | Central Blue Mountains - Day 1
In this video, Jonathan and I head on over to Legrand through a route taking us south to Indian Lake, and along highway 244.
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KTM 690 Enduro R | Martindale HMU | Raw Footage
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Join me on a short ride through Martindale Habitat Management Unit. A small sportsman/recreation just downstream of the Ice Harbor Dam.
KTM 690 Enduro R | The Northern Blues Motocamp
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In this video, we start at a familiar campsite, and travel north, through Table Rock, Dayton WA, Pomeroy, and finally, to a nice little piece of nowhere. Join me on an adventure through dense forest, open fields, and country roads. Need More Moto? SUBSCRIBE!
KTM 690 Enduro R | Government Mountain Motocamp
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Join me on another two-day mototrip in the Blue Mountains! We start at the base of Government Mountain Road, and continue up to Tiger creek. Need more moto? SUBSCRIBE
Honda Africa Twin | Honda XR650L | Up and Over
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In this video we head to Colville from Fruitland through the scenic route. It's a beautiful day to explore some new territory. Enjoy!
KTM 690 Enduro R | Custom Dash Plate
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I finally got sick of my tachometer falling off in the heat. I fix it in this video with a custom dash plate! If you're interested in picking up one of these plates, hit me up at impactmotochannel@gmail.com! Need more moto? SUBSCRIBE!
KTM 690 Enduro R | Honda XR650L | Rocky Road Motocamp
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Join me as I explore even more of the Fruitland Valley with special guest - my dad! Need more moto? SUBSCRIBE!
Honda Africa Twin | Le Grande Ol' Time | Adventure Motocamp
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In this video, I travel through Walla Walla, up Mill Creek and Tiger Creek Road, and then south through the Blue Mountains all the way to Le Grande, OR. I had a blast making this one! Need more moto?? SUBSCRIBE
KTM 690 Enduro R | Welcome to Flatland | Dual Sport Ride
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Once upon a time, on a hot summer day, two friends set out for Bickleton. They did not make it. Need more moto? SUBSCRIBE!
KTM 690 Enduro R Motocamp | Thor's Graveyard | Early Season - Day 3
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Sometimes things don't go according to plan. This is the third and final video for the early season mototrip. I explore a totally new area to me, and make plans to come back for more. Need more moto? SUBSCRIBE!
KTM 690 Enduro R | Benton City | Dual Sport Ride
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In this video I do a shorter ride in the greater Benton City area. The ride started at the base of the ridge at Horse Heaven Hills, and eventually drops back down to hit Webber Canyon for some hill climbs. Need More Moto? SUBSCRIBE!
KTM 690 Enduro R Motocamp | Riverside | Early Season - Day 2
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Day two of the Early Season Motocamp starts in Peendleton, and heads south, past Pilot Rock, and Ukiah. Join me on this hunt for a spot that isn't snowed in! Need more moto? SUBSCRIBE!
KTM 690 Enduro R Motocamp | Access Denied | Early Season - Day 1
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KTM 690 Enduro R Motocamp | Access Denied | Early Season - Day 1
KTM 690 Enduro R | Dustin' Time | Dual Sport Ride
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KTM 690 Enduro R | Dustin' Time | Dual Sport Ride
Honda XR650L | The Goat Trail | Raw Footage
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Honda XR650L | The Goat Trail | Raw Footage
KTM 690 Enduro R | Getting Acquainted | Dual Sport Ride
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KTM 690 Enduro R | Getting Acquainted | Dual Sport Ride
KTM 690 Enduro R | First Impressions | Dual Sport Ride
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KTM 690 Enduro R | First Impressions | Dual Sport Ride
Honda XR650L | Savage Island | Dual Sport Ride
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Honda XR650L | Savage Island | Dual Sport Ride
Africa Twin | South Loop Adventure Ride
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Africa Twin | South Loop Adventure Ride
Honda XR650L | Hover ORV Park | Chasin' 2-Strokes
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Honda XR650L | Hover ORV Park | Chasin' 2-Strokes
Honda Africa Twin | Country Sunset Adventure Ride
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Honda Africa Twin | Country Sunset Adventure Ride
Honda XR650L | Snow Challenge - Part 2 | The Ascent
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Honda XR650L | Snow Challenge - Part 2 | The Ascent
Honda XR650L | Snow Challenge - Part 1 | Journey to the Mountain
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Honda XR650L | Snow Challenge - Part 1 | Journey to the Mountain
Honda Africa Twin | Pasco Kahlotus Road (Part 2) | Adventure Ride
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Honda Africa Twin | Pasco Kahlotus Road (Part 2) | Adventure Ride
Honda XR650L | The Cliffs of Jericho | Dual Sport Ride
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Honda XR650L | The Cliffs of Jericho | Dual Sport Ride
Honda Africa Twin | The Southern Blues | Adventure Ride
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Honda Africa Twin | The Southern Blues | Adventure Ride
Honda XR650L | Rattlesnake Creek, Bethel Ridge, and Packwood
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Honda XR650L | Rattlesnake Creek, Bethel Ridge, and Packwood
Honda XR650L Motocamp | The Blue Mountains - Day 2
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Honda XR650L Motocamp | The Blue Mountains - Day 2
What the fuck is this in fast motion?
I live in Benton and i didnt know that was there. I rode that way today and had a great time. Awesome videos man, keep it up.
@3:50 why wouldn't you detail it here? :( we are here to learn...I also used the seal mate, but I am not sure how to properly refill the forks with oil.
what sproket combo are you running?
How fast can you go before it starts screaming
So please describe what that was like as that's one of the things I'm considering with my Connie and was looking for input on how practical that is.
Cannot in good conscience recommend doing this! I was only about 0.1 miles from the paved road here.
Dyno jet kit or Dave's Mod? I want my bike to run like that
Is the tacometer standard ?
No, it's an aftermarket one.
My first thought: Hey, that looks like Eastern Washington..lol. I'm over on the West side riding my 701...
New owner. Thanks.
Awesome
Great scenery, where is this ?
Southeast of Benton City, WA.
How’s Allway👍👍
nice to see the helmet cam is back again! hahah Lucky to find the beers! enjoy your trip :D
Hah! I just put 19,000 miles on a 21 890R, before that I put 51,000 miles on a thoroughly tricked out DR650. But, yesterday I found a deal on a 21 690R and had to get it. Very low miles, with a good 1200.00 spent on extras I would have bought anyway. Oddly both my tip toes touch down on the 690, but not on the 890R. 1 foot down at a time only. A DR and a 690 are literally in different time zones. Not even vaguely related. Even though Im a lifelong dirt rider, for me, near 500lbs is just plain too much. An 890 is no trailbike, great on any dirt road and wonderful on pavement. Gotta say the 690R makes the 890R feel like a Gold Wing, almost, on road anyway. 690 is kind of a hard edged beast, perfect for any BDR for sure. No I didnt sell the 890.
Love the channel, thanks for all the videos! Motivating me while working on my new dual sport in the garage.
So glad you're enjoying the channel!
Thanks for the video! Adjust your handguards down. And adjust your levers up. They look really far down.
I’ve got a tall windshield and tower on mine. It makes a lot of difference in fighting the wind on long trips. I couldn’t do without it. 👍🏻👍🏻
You started the video right after you passed my street, if you see a White Xr400 Dual sport running around up on those hills, stop by and say whats up
Will do!!
Why not do it in carbon fiber?
The question is, why do it in carbon fiber?
You missed the tunnel! We used to park on Martindale Rd and ride. 45 some years ago! Jim Pomeroy had an MX training class out there and we would wait till class was over and ride around the track. Super fun for a kid on an RM60!
Cool bit of history, Mike. We will have to check it out sometime!
i much prefer the helmet pov! Still, i enjoyed the ride!!
Thanks for the feedback. Unfortunately my helmet GoPro needs to be replaced!
I looked at the KTMs Husky’s etc.. I couldn’t justify the cost to ride around on dirt roads at my camp. I bought a 2023 XR650l for $7850 otd and I am very happy with the bike. I just did the simple mods like richer jetting, changed the gearing, etc..
Good deal - great bike. I'm convinced that the XR650L is one of the best adv bikes out there. The only real catch is the max sustainable speed, but real adventures happen on dirt, at less than 60 mph. Good enough for almost anyone not doing long trips!
Come play in winthrop
Awsome video 👍
Thanks for watchin'
Thanks so much for bringing us along for an epic ride! Great video - awesome sound quality, too!
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Don't forget there's a video for Day 2! 👍
That baby deserves to be in the mountains. I bought one a week ago. I’m coming down / up from a Husqvarna Norden 901. A lot of difference! It came with double take mirrors, so no problem there. I’m 6’1” and I’m on my tip toes a little. But I can be flat footed too. It’s got a seat concepts seat on it. I think I’m gonna love it. Post from the BDR please. 👍🏻👍🏻
I wish I could post from the BDR, but I didn't end up getting to go!
For the life of me I can't understand why 65+ year olds want to go adventuring off the beaten path choose a 500lb bike without gear. The 690 is the perfect adventure bike.
Haha you can say that again! The fact is that a small bike encourages adventure. I know there have been plenty of times where I've decided to turn around or not even try a tight trail because I was on the AT! Thanks for watching!
Nice ride! I like your see through gas tank. I'm interested to install one on my bike as well!
Highly recommend! I'm still getting used to the unknown fuel level on the KTM.
what handlebars are you rockin
Pro Taper bars, but I'm not sure what bend. They were on the bike when I bought it.
Hey, can you tell me about your windshield and what do you think of it please so far the stock is fine without anything but I’m afraid of moving the air right to my helmet if I put in Windshield so I appreciate your feedback
Well there's not much I can tell you about it because it was already installed when I bought the bike! For what it's worth, I'm 6'-5" with an average torso proportion. The wind hits me near the top of my chest. If I were too much shorter, it might be chin height.
Thanks for the traction control tip. I just bought my 690 today. !!!
So glad to hear it. Report back to say how you like it! It rips!
jeep owners....always stopped and blocking the road / trails
Cool bike
Kinda funny I came across your videos looking at AT stuff. Im thinking of getting a AT for longer runs. Then I see you got a 690. I have a 2021 690 and just love it. I put the rade garage rally kit on mine thinking I was going to use it for long long trips but now thinking maybe an AT would be the better tool. Really enjoy your vids
They're both great bikes for what they do. The KTM is happier on the highway than I am while sitting on it. If I were going to have one bike, I think the AT is better all around for exploring and motocamping. It handled the WA BDR no problem, and I wouldn't hesitate to take it across country. At the end of the day, I have them both because they're just different enough to have a purpose. Thanks for watchin'!
I enjoy your videos and the area you ride. I live in Redmond and take my 690r out for a few rides in the mountains in Eastern Oregon. Be safe and ride,,
Thank you! More videos coming soon!
Wait.... when did you get AT? do you still have 701? I have a XR650L, and 701. I never ride the 701 though. We tend to ride pretty hard stuff and the 701 is just too fragile with so many things to break.
I currently have three bikes. The 650L, the 690 Enduro R, and the AT. Bought the AT in 2021. It has been a fantastic machine! Check out the WA BDR content I made with it!
Hi Max, nice vid. Wish I could have joined you! I love that area too. I have some things to show you right off that very road! If you want to enjoy that area in a 4x4 you have to go in the winter when it's impossible to ride there. Otherwise, the Blue mountains are boring in a 4x4! I have done many of those roads in a pinto station wagon. Easy peasy! But when the snow is 5FT deep or more things get very interesting up there! 2PSI in the 36'' + tires on your Toyota and now you're having fun. There is a large group of 4x4 guys around that area that only come out in the deep snow. Super nice folks. Strangers that will help you winch and dig your buddy's land cruiser out of a ditch for 3 hours! Good people, Good times!
A+
Local guy let me borrow his 2020 690 E R for a 250 mile ride this past weekend. What a machine. Now to save my pennies! Thank you for the content man.
Sounds like a true friend. Haha these bikes are a blast! Thanks for watchin'.
Just picked up my 690 Tuesday we are going on a ride over looploop outside of twisp next Saturday looking forward to seeing how it is in the dirt great content man it's enjoyable to watch somone from my stomping grounds
Congrats man! Let us know how it goes!
The single tied down gatorade bottle cracks me up every time i see it lmao. Is it a universal dad thing? cuz I did a trip in Colorado with my dad recently and he is exactly the same but with some ancient sparkling water bottle that just fills with water haha
Lol might be!
that looks sick!
Thanks man! I'm very happy with it. 👍
Interesting hearing your thoughts on the XR650L after riding a 6speed twin for awhile. I've ridden a borrowed XR that was hardly modified (smog delete, pumper carb) and came away thinking it would need $2500+ in stuff to make it more useful. Big tank. Stock carb + jetting mods. Oil cooler. Subframe reinforcement. Better seat & headlights. Big lithium battery. The jump from 1st to 2nd was so steep, then the jump from 2nd to 3rd so mild, but that can be fixed. Looked like a long project.
I hear you there! Mine had all the typical goodies done when I bought it. Those XRs are some of the most amazing machines that mechanical engineering could produce!
Another fun video man. Been wondering why you never wear gloves?!
I do wear gloves, but I'm not consistent. A major factor is that I lost my warm weather gloves a while back and never replaced them! Picked up a new pair a couple of months ago.
You just gotta sit a little farther back in snow if you're having traction issues.
It wasn't simply traction issues, it was axle deep snow!
How comfy would the 690 be on the way home from this ride?
It really just depends on how you're approaching it. If you're used to dirt bikes, you'll be happier on a 690! If coming from cruisers, the wind will be a new challenge.
Which Chase Harper tail bag is that?
4502 ripstream tail trunk. My only minor complaint is that the zippers get a little crusty in the dust. Other than that it's been rock solid. It's been on thousands of miles of dirt roads and has even come off the bike at speed.
Great video, looks like such a blast. I'm seriously considering a 690, exactly for what this video shows. I'm not planning any huge pavement mile rides, but still what are your thoughts on the 690 verses something like the 890 or your Africa Twin??? Thank you!
Hey there! Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed this one! If I were going to have just one bike, it would probably be the 890. The 690 is obviously more fun off-road, and there's no denying that a 75hp single is a BLAST, but I also love the Africa Twin comfort, and I can still off-road that thing. 890 seems to sit in the middle. Keep in mind, I am 6'-5", 300lb. So bike weight matters much less to me.