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- čas přidán 14. 10. 2021
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As for my bicycle, that’s an Ibis Ripley AF there, and you can learn more about it at Jenson USA via my affiliate link here: bit.ly/IbisRipleyAF2022
If you all remember my big week-long motorcycle trip out to Idaho, and back to Washington, with the new Exie XC bike, well, this is how I got my crazy set up dialed in! I LOVE trips like these, and am excited to get another similar rig together for summer 2022!
I am using a 2x2 Cycles rack for the bicycle, which works great for most on-road applications. However, it’s not built for off road, and realistically, not many people are going to ride a “bike-on-a-bike” offroad. If you’d like to learn more about the 2x2 rack, here’s an affiliate link: bit.ly/2x2BikerackJKW
Now on to the motorcycle- that’s a 2014 Suzuki VSTROM 1000. I did look at some VSTROM 650 and Versys 650 models as well, but the combination of traction control and ABS, as well as high quality inverted forks and a good rear shock, had me sold on the ‘STROM 1000. The bike isn’t far off stock, though I did upgrade it with the following parts:
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lol.. traction control
“Out in the boonies so I gotta play it conservative”
Immediately pops a ten second manual at Mach jesus
Well Wyatt, a wheelie is pretty safe. Not totally safe, but less dangerous than a huge jump or trying to ride race pace.
hats off to you
I love the way you think of new ideas like carrying both your daughter and her bike up the hill
and actually follow through with it..
Thanks Naz! We've done a TON of "mac ridng" as we call it, just did some more on the eMTB for halloween!
Love the shot of daughter on board, bike on back pedaling up the hill. So many parents wonder what it takes to get their kids involved.
Hahaha thank you, glad you noticed that bit!
I cant tell you how stoked i get when watching your latest or older vids. You are knowledgeable, articulate, funny, youre an awesome Dad. I have the upmost respect for any Eagle Scout. Oh yeah you absolutely rip... Keep blessing us w your great content. #respect
This is a real adventure for the father and the daughter. Awesome!
Good job, JKW! Thanks for sharing us your adventure. Always a fan of your wheelie/manual.
Thanks PDP! Have a great weekend.
Great videos, love how positive you are and always looking at the brighter side of things. These are some of the rides I have been wanting to do for a long time and next season I will make a better effort of enjoying some of the Eastern Washington trails, especially around Leavenworth and Cashmere. Looking forward to more of your adventures and making some of my own. Sweet little girl you have! Happy Holidays to the Kendall-Weed's!!
Jeff is a blueprint dad.
Yep Jim, you know it!
Agreed!
Congrats Jeff. The bike trails are incredible for certain.
Great video Jeff highlighting the pros/cons of moto/bike adventures! I’ve had a bike rack on my motos (XR650 and V-Strom) since 2008 and feel it’s the best way to explore the backcountry. I’d recommend you that you fab your own rack that uses a better bike mount (I’d recommend a roof bike tray). It makes the handling and the experience that much better on/off-road. Also, ditch the bungie cords and get yourself some Rok-Straps! Keep up the great videos!!!
Great adventure content once more! Super interesting locale for a couple nights and rides. Thanks for the ideas.
Thanks for watching Coby! I really do love these trips! 3000 miles between May and August on the VSTROM....
Entertaining watch. You’re very good within this adventure space. Good call on reducing your highway exposure. Thanks
Thanks J! This video was a little different than the last one, as it was just one night, but I had a hard time targetting it- was gonna be either too much moto or too much MTB, so I just ran with lots and lots hahaha! Got a RAD moto vid from a big BC trip that I'll post soon! THanks for watching!
pretty sweet! so i remember one time in moab, i saw a dad on his mtb and his child on a small moto. it seemed like the best idea ever.
I enjoy your content. I can’t wait for you to ride with your daughter. I have 3 boys, 6,8,8 and I love taking them out for adventures. I’m always looking for fun stuff in WA state to do with them, MTB, hikes, backpacking, bikepacking, ski/snowboard too. That is a huge demographic. Dads and their kids adventuring on the weekends.
Thanks Paul!!! I ride with my daughter a lot but try not to put her on the internet too much!
Definitely awesome adventure. Thank for inspiration!
Thanks for watching Yeti!
Jeff , Love the videos man but I am convinced now by watching ALL of your videos that I have no idea how to ride a bicycle . I had a great time out on the tail today and all I could think about was man how can I manual through here ......... Oh wait I dont know how to manual LOL . Good job with the videos Jeff and Thanks for taking us along on your rides .
Great video. Good length and very cool riding destination. I enjoy raw trails too.
Thanks Kevin!
You took the words out of my mouth, true mountain biking, definitely an adventure thanks for the tag along!
Being a dad sorry not sorry know the feeling! Shows who you are that's great!
Your definitely living every true mountain bikers dream!
Thanks for watching TM!
@@JeffKendallWeed you asked about where else to do a ride, I think the one to look into would be the mah da hey trail in the bad lands of north dakota, Tinker Juarez still races it and wins it the guy is still an animal today, it's rough but fun a different kind of fun no less not like the countryside you get to play in!
Bike inception! Love it!
Hahaha thanks Rascal!
Looks like a total gas! I love trails like that! I had no MTB options young, so we dirt biked. No suspension (comparatively) YZ400 off road and a DT400 for commuting and backroads adventure excursions. I always feel more at home on my Fezzari on these types of natural trails. The tight techy woods trails here are fun, (not my fav) and we don't have great terrain for anything downhill, but I had a blast on the Maah Daah Hey in North Dakota this year when we went to watch the race and play mechanic at a checkpoint. I like the sightlines. I'm 63 now, so more reaction time is good. Also not a real fan of just fitting the bars through two trees that were fine for the 26" bikes when the trail was built. A little more space to open it up is thumbs up!
Right on Paul; where ya from?
Great adventure. The Gifford Pinchot area in south Washington has so many cool back country trails you might want to check out, the most famous being the Ape Canyon trail.. There are many more in the area, true backcountry. I was just today in Galbraith mtn, in your neighborhood, wet and raining as heck but so fun.
Great video Jeff.
I have an AF and recently went with with a Ohlins TTX 1 after your video. I have a fox 36 140mm fork on the front. I really like the combo. Thanks for the videos!
Thanks for watching Derrick! I'd love to try the Ohlins on my Ripmo AF, but the unit I have is a different configuration. I do have a DVO that I need to try, so that's next! Enjoy your AF!!!
@@JeffKendallWeed Awesome, I'll look forward to that video! Would like to hear your feedback on the DVO suspension that you will try. Btw I have a Ripley AF but I would like to get a Ripmo AF in the future. Wouldn't ind trying a coil on that bike.
Sweet adventure
Good lord! Those corners! wow
Thanks wagon! I wish these trails had more turns TBH, but they are also OHv trails which means fast and straight…
Jeff, that was a true adventure ride along, thanks for showing us the beautiful views. Love the sorry not sorry dad comment...hope you figure out the sleeping situation. Hammocks can be great once you figure out what YOU need, different sleeping pad?
Thanks Chris! I gave up on the hammock after this trip and went back to my pup tent. Spent about 20 nights in the tent over the summer and generally slept well in it. I was hoping the z-rest would help the hammock situation, but no luck.
Love the addition of Frog. My 3yo's "Daddy Bunny" ride shotgun on my camping trips, as well, and is in charge of photographic updates back home.
Hahaha heck ya John!!!
Spectacular e-bike trails! 😄✌️
No e ebikes allowed until June 15th 😂 seriously hahaha! Was hoping to get my dirt bike up there but too late for 2021!
Dude! That was rad, inspiring for sure. Would love to give this a try some time...after I too get an adventure bike. Rubber side down and hopefully some day, get to shred with ya. Cheers!
Thanks Ken! Yeah I’ve got a DRZ400 for now, but am eagerly looking forward to a proper Austrian ADV bike!
@@JeffKendallWeed those KTMs are rad, they're proper rides and I think you'll love it!
You the best man... 🤘
I am jealous. I have a vstrom 650 and have been wanting to put together a similar setup and adventure.
FYI the key to hammock sleeping is laying at an angle. Also a good underquilt makes a huge difference.
Oh man I tried to snag a 'STROM 650 this fall as it was only $2k and was low miles. But someone else grabbed it before I got it... I sold the 1000 from this video and am currently down to only the DRZ400. The 2x2 rack is a great starting point- most folks don't hammer much off road wiht the bike-on-a-bike, and I haven't found a better turn key rack. I gave up on the hammock and had a good 2 dozen nights in my old tent this summer.
I have a 990 with a bike rack on. I haven't used it all that much. I hear you about riding the big distances on highway on Moto. Im not into that anymore. I also have a Van and prefer to take my Husky 450 on the back of Van with my mountain bike in side Van. I also recently bought a trailer to tow 990 behind Van. When my wife and I travel we now use the 990 to access remote trailheads for hiking since the Van isn't 4x4. Been some wild places like Jumbo Pass and Gimli Peak in BC. The ride out there on the KTM is a total blast and the scenery is mind blowing. Keep the Vids coming. Peace Out.
Right on B! There are a couple of 990s for sale locally here around $7500-$8000, it's tempting! I don't want to deal with trailering though, that takes more patience than I have available hahaha! I'l hafta Google Jumbo and Gimli!
I like the moto -mtb trips. I borrowed an 80s goldwing with a rack and went to a road race ages ago. Motos and mtb on the same trails can be great , more speed , better berms, better maintenance since the big bike can carry chainsaws. Im in Colorado. The forest is rapidly falling here due to beetles so i spend a lot of time with a hand saw attached to the bike. As for good off road motos , i currently have a new 690, i like the big suspension with decent road capability. I had an africa twin , which was awesome , excellent off road manners for 1000cc, i rode some hairy stuff and the honda was up to anything i could throw at it.great on the road. And the honda maintenance to ride time ratio cant be beat. Ktm is more finicky. I would definitely buy another AT, or a tenere 700. Cheers.
LMAO! at the bunny hop and scoop comment. :rofl:
HAHA thanks Bryan! Controversy = clicks lol!
Loved the last couple of episodes, nothing like getting out to the middle of nowhere! I've got a 1090, it's a big bike for sure, but surprisingly capable. Having said that my next bike will be either a 790/890 or Tenere 700 (I've got a 300exc for single track)
There’s a Tenere 700 available to rent close to me, hoping to give it a whirl! The T7 looks cool but it’s crazy expensive- dealers are asking for $12k when it’s a $10k MSRP!
@@JeffKendallWeed wow that's crazy, although similar over here in Aus in that 2nd hand T7's with 20K km are going for same price as new (can't even buy then new.) Hopefully pricing gets back to normal soon!
Now that summer is over, good timing on pitching electrolyte pixie dust.
Jeff you should check the bmw gs1250 that bike can get you into places since its a offroad as well as an on road big touring bike and it has a ton of safety features
Hey Jeff, is there a way to access some of your routes and the trails you hit? Trailforks etc.? would love to check out some of these trails in the leavenworth area. Thanks!
"I've got to play it a little conservative and only wheelie 86% of the time." Ha! Love it.
9:30 - it sounds perfect
Hey Jeff. Rad vid.
How are you liking the DVO suspension?
do you have a video or pictures haw to make the bike rack?
Nice adventure, yeah the vstrom is a bit much for off-road use. Good for cranking out the highway miles but not riding single track. Definitely the ktm 690 or 790, I am thinking the 500 excf myself. Much more like my mx bike, but hard to carry much gear. Always a tradeoff.
Total trade off! We have 3 hours of freeway just to get to the start of any kind of interesting riding, so I’m leaning toward 1090. A 990 might be better in the dirt and almost as good on the freeway, but there is aftermarket cruise control available for the 1090… and a 1090 will be 5 years newer than a 990.
Awesome video. Would you recommend the 2x2 rack system? It seems it was pretty banged up in the video and I'm looking for a setup of my own.
Hey Tomas, in general I would recommend the 2x2 set up. 100% for sure if you're doing mostly street miles. It's WAY better than a total home brew set up. The issues I had came from it being an older model that's not flat pedal compatible, and also, I don't think the 15x100mm size was helping. New ones are 15x110. I'm also guilty of going a little more full send than most do with a 600# (loaded) motorcycle.
Hey Jeff, new to your channel so if you’ve covered this somewhere else, forgive me… I’m wondering if you carry any sort of SAT/GPS/SOS locator with you? Seems a pretty wise piece of kit… and if so, which one? And have you had to use it? Thanks and keep on keepin’ on!
I hope you keep the motorcycle-bicycle purity factor, at least for when the circumstances permit. Maybe pick up a used BMW F800GS, they're comparatively cheap, pretty darn reliable and low maintenance [sorry KTM], can do 85mph on the highway all day long, and I think hit most of the off-road sweet spots pretty well. Love your channel.
I see your still running the DVO. I can’t seem to get along with my DVO.
Living the dream love the pnw talking about pnw do you ride with a 31.8 or 35 bar clamp diameter I always wonder because it looks like 31.8
I’m on 31.8
What an adventure 👍👍I'm really jealous of you that have so long downhills. We haven't many big mountains here in Sweden that offers long downhills. I would love to pedal up for 2 hours to get 30-40 min downhill. I am lucky if I get 3 min of downhill here.
I'm an owner of a Ripmo af with dvo and I'm curiously waiting for your opinion on it. A comparison with fox.
Ah Sweden! Say hello to Robin Wallner for me 😂 Sweden develops a lot of good riders and products!
I've gone by that motorhome of dogs a number of times on the way to the trails. Pretty wild.
Yeah it's a vibe for sure!
Any chance you know what trail this is? Thanks!
Love how the bunny scoop has become a meme
Just wait, I’m working on more related stuff 😂
Do you even need an adv/off road motorcycle for this sort of thing. Every motorcycle ive owned has been 100% road. I rode rougher gravel roads than shown here, including water crossings, on sportsbikes with mates (GSXRs, CBRs, R1s, Ducati 748, etc) a fair bit back in the 2000s to mid 2010s. It allowed us to take big short cuts and/or access isolated tarmac twisties. Admittedly this was without a mtb on the back, but aside from that we were often loaded up as much as you, doing week long trips.
Are you running mediums on all the bikes?
Coming from an european, such flow trails of such length is beyond comprehension; It's all tight tech here.
How about trying the Triumph Scrambler 1200?🤔
This video has me really missing my V-Strom 1000 ADV. Actually debating a Tenere 700 next year for exactly this type of adventure riding.
I also had a KTM 690 Enduro. It was incredible off road, but the filler cap is behind the seat, which is pretty poor for topping off when it is loaded up. Also a bit heavy vs a true Enduro like their EXC 500.
Right on Spr! I am hoping to rent a T7 for a short trip to see how it does, but they are very overpriced. Dealers want $12k before taxes and used private party folk ask for $11. At that point a 790:890 looks pretty good!
I am looking to pick up a dual sport for hauling my mtn bike to trailheads. I feel like I have checked out most of your videos but if you haven't, can you create a video just on lessons learned and best way you have found to take a mtn bike on a moto?
Oh man Cody, that would be a fun video! The DRZ's sub frame broke from the weight of the bike back there, but I feel someone with a TIG welder could add onto the subframe and make it work better. More supports would help a ton. I tend to jump/wheelie too much for the bike-on-a-bike to survive.
Cool adventure as usual Jeff, I love your idea of taking it easy on the trails! 😉Check out Chris Birch’s adventures on his KTM with his mountain bike, he’d be a good man to ask which model.
I tried googling for those Birch rides but never found them!!! I’ll have to look again! With 3+ hours of freeway between Bellingham and any adventure riding, I’m either going mega comfort 1090 and Meh off road or perhaps 690 and toting it behind the van. I’ll probably rent some similar bikes and see how they feel!
@@JeffKendallWeed I’ve contacted him with a link to your video and asked him to give you his take on which bike would be best.
@@JeffKendallWeed Hi Jeff ! I’ve owned an 1190 that I’ve ridden to Alaska and Newfoundland camping almost exclusively. I now own a 790 that I’ve taken on the continental divide off-road from Mexico to Canada. I HIGHLY recommend something like the 790r, I’ve not looked back since.
Thanks to your drz with the MTB on the back I’ve also done the same using a Rockie Mounts axle mount fastened to two 1x1 metal tubes with the rear tire sandwiched at the rear. I might add some type of shock dampening to the rocky mounts.
Impressive trip ✌️
I wish I could manual like that, or at all 😂
sick
Thanks Don!
Cool Video!
Which bike are you riding? I don't recognize it. It must be an Ibis with the "DW Link" logo?
My bad, just saw the Ripley AF logo!!...LOL. How do you like it compared to the Carbon version?
I already see a few used for sale in my area. I been thinking of buying one as a backup.
Hey Norbert that is my Ripley AF! I wanted to get ready for the Exie and this was the closest to an XC bike that i own!
If the video consisted entirely of climbing and drinking water it would still not be boring due to the beautiful scenery. Also your "careful" speed would make me nervous. I don't know if I could stay on the trail like that. Looks pretty fun to me.
Thanks for the note Frank! This was just a fun weekend- CZcams be darned. Speed was what I was comfortable with and all went well!
What tyre pressures do you typically run on natural trails like this and what size tyre? thanks
On the Ibis or the Suzuki?! Hahaha! I'm using some WTB 2.6 tires, a Vigilante 2.6 Tough High Grip up front at ~22 psi, and a Trailboss 2.6 Tough Fast Rolling rear at 24 psi. I like these tires as they get the bottom bracket a little higher, and make the short travel bike feel as though it has a tad more.
@@JeffKendallWeed thanks, sounds like I run too high a pressure for my 2.6 rubber
@@cleggycyclist Well it depends on what tires you have, your riding style, and the terrain. My tires are crazy heavy duty, like 1200+ gram, so they have a lot of support despite the low tires. Rim width also matters. So I wouldn't throw a blanket statement out there abut too high/low of a pressure.
What a good experience Jeff kendall Weed. Give me the Ibis Ripley Af bike recommendations. I want to buy one. Come to my country Costa Rica whenever you want. To carry out these experiences.
Hey Erick, we had a great trip to Costa Rica back in 2018! Loved my Ripmo down there, as I enjoy the 160mm bikes quite a lot. The Ripley AF is also a great bike, I ride mine all the time! Here’s the vid from our trip: czcams.com/video/aDzWpJGKG3I/video.html
@@JeffKendallWeed Thank you. We are waiting for you in my country. There are many micro climates to know. You are welcome in my humble HOME. PURA VIDA MAE
Does the promo code applies for non us viewers?
Hey Mike I’m not sure, but hopefully it does!
Your officially a Dad, Lol.
Yep- loving it!!!
The view @19:00
Yeah that’s the snowy cascade mountains in late spring. Not much of the cascades is open to bikes but the littl we do have is incredible!
"A little conservative"...Does a 250 ft manual