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One heck of a trip right there. You are exactly right about having to break up the BDR's. Most of us normal people can't take off enough time or save the amount of $$$ to complete one of these trips in one shot. It took me 2 trips for both the NMBDR and UTBDR. I am hoping to get out to the AZBDR next year. I have the time off but the $$$ will be the hard part. I'm in Houston Tx so just budgeting the fuel for my diesel truck there and back is quite expensive alone.

You, me and MANY others are adventure seekers. Sunshine and rainbows do not always make fun stories. Stuff like this is what makes you better. We all take gambles and sometimes they pay off and like this, sometimes they don't. I have been there too on the NMBDR. Now for the Dad and preachy part...Stop berating yourself, it's never a good thing to do bud. As I was going along the NMBDR, in the same situation, i was enjoying the beauty of the ominous weather while riding an overloaded Africa Twin. Nerve racking? YES. Out of my comfort zone? YES. Questioning my decisions? YEEESS. Having an awesome time? ABSOLUTELY. Very few of us really get to, or think about, enjoying everything that nature offers us. We say good and bad weather, it's just weather and we should respect it and enjoy it and bring the right gear to protect our fragile little bodies..lol. Great job on getting this done and when I am on the AZBDR next year, I will turn around when I see those clouds😂.

Cool man. We've been thru there many times. Always stay in Palm Desert when we're traveling through Cali. Beautiful area, and they have a Trader Joe's.

Another great ride

What a great ride

now thats an adventure

Rewatched this video looking for a part I thought I remembered… you struggled on the narrow loose trail going up a hill somewhere between mammoth and winklemen? Dropped the bike and was not having fun… did I mis-remember this?

Hey Scotty. I think one of the reasons I enjoy your vlogs is there's no pretense. No filter. You speak freely about your experience and emotions as you ride and we're just along for the ride and also cringing at the same obstacles. Thanks again mate, and keep it up. 👌

Nice video! I have to say that selfie stick pointing in the direction of travel makes me nervous throughout the video :P

DR 650 owner here. Purchase and install Goldetyre "fatty" 90/100 21 front tire and Tusk Deport 130/90-17 rear. Your bike will traverse noticeablely better through sand.

Love your videos, you crack me up! How do you like the shorter arms on your mirrors?

What tank bag are you using on your DR?

Great ride and pretty good skills I live in the area and I know that terrain can be rough especially the deep sand.

Nice video! How are you liking the DR650? I am in the market and the DR650 is near the top of the list, but still a bit hesitant to buy carburetor in 2024. Any thoughts to alleviate my concerns :)

Hey Scotty, thx for another vid. Enjoyed your AzBDR series, as I'm from Az. What is your next bdr? Just curious. Thx

Hey Scotty, enjoy your videos. Can you tell me what type of bracket you have attached to your handlebars that I believe has a AS logo on it? Thanks.

Man that looks fun!

What time of year was this?

😂 "whoa daring....not me" Kudos. Excellent ride and pace!!

I bought a pair of the lows, haven’t tried them out yet on the bike yet winter has fallen on us.

The memories your bike brought you to at 6:30..

Thanks for taking us along, well done.

It’s a fun canyon trail for sure. When we first rode up and saw the old tar sections of the road I thought it might have been an old entrance to the park. After a little research I discovered the road was made for construction of the aqua duck. …and we noticed the temperature difference when we climbed out of the canyon like you. Only problem is the trail is way too short. 😅. Thanks for sharing your ride.

Tiny bit of AZ. history of the Four Peaks: On the Easten side of the Four Peaks range in Gila County is the ruins of old Fort Reno. Named after Brig. General Marcus Albert Reno who served as a Colonel with the 12th. Pennsylvania Calvary during the Civil War. This fort was established July 1868 in what was then called Green Valley. By September 22nd. 5 companies were stationed at Ft. Reno to hold the Apache's in check in Tonto Valley. The Fort's position on the side of the mountain was untenable and could not be defended on three sides from raiding Apache's. The fort was abandoned in 1870. The ruins are still there.

The county line that separates Eastern edge of Maricopa County with the Western boundary of Gila county runs across the summit of all four peaks of the Matazel range, People new to Phoenix or are unfamiliar with the area are unaware that there are ponderosa pine trees in Maricopa county with winter snow on them every year. That would be the summit of El Oso (The Bear) road over the mountain range. The Western face of the Four Peaks are in Maricopa County while the Eastern face of the Peaks are in Gila County. It is also black bear country.

Thanks for putting this series together, it was very informative.

Good series. Thanks for sharing

Congrats - I watched the whole AZ series. I live in Phoenix, and want to do the BDR. I will probably do the bottom half, then the top at a different time. Thanks for the vids.

Great series Scotty, enjoyed it. That last section was pretty cruisy.

This just great seeing how much Scotty's riding has progressed...Love these vids!

Congratulations on completing the AZBDR! Your videos and commentary are always so interesting. You're right most of it is big bike friendly with some challenging sections that are optional, however the rock gardens in Section 4 are part of the main route, so good to know that. If you like rocks, the AZBDR is for you!

Awesome az bdr series.. Am looking forward to the next bdr that you tackle...

Love your videos man, keep up the good work!

Scott,, what gps are you using for this trip??

Nice video brother!

I have a problem: When I install the glass and turn the steering wheel, it hits the glass. I also bought air bumpers next to the brakes and clutch and installed them, but the steering wheel does not turn completely because of the glass. Do you have a solution?

Great video and series. I also have a DR, what AS mount exactly do you have installed? Do you have any pros/cons with install and use? Looking forward to your next videos.

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Finally someone used a GS for this review! Thanks!

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You must have come through here on a weekend. I don't think I've ever seen so much traffic on Four Peaks Rd.

Very nice. Good for you!😊

What a cool trip.

Your riding has improved my man!

What a crazy adventure, that was entertaining. Glad you got out in one piece, and with memories. Great to get your upload, it’s been a wile!

Well done Scottie. Nice to see you again mate. Definitely some pretry sketchy sections. Its natural for fear to bring on sudden feelings of regret. We've all experienced it but you pushed on and will be a better experienced rider for it. The various BDR sections offer a lot of variety and challenges. Thanks for sharing. 👍👌

Odd thing about the DR is it looks better the dirtier it gets.

Another great video, thanks! We rode that section last May with perfect weather, but I bent my front rim and flatted the front tire 20 miles in after you cross Rte 89. Had to ride back out on a tire that kept going flat all the way to Flagstaff. Installed a tube up front and rode that bent rim the rest of the AZBDR to UT. The next section from Cameron to UT is a joy and very beautiful, hope you had better weather for it!! See my Amped Rider UA-cam page for some vid of it. Keep up the great content!!