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My moto-adventures based out of Alaska.
9000+ miles in 15 days on a KLR650. A motorcycle roadtrip from Alaska.
My fall 2024 round trip from Alaska.
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Відео
Travel Alaska. An adventure motorcycle ride to Manley Hot Springs. Cool spots in Alaska.
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Check out our trip to Manley Hot Springs, Alaska in late August 2024. Use discount code AK.KLR650 for 10% off on Cardo Systems here: cardosystems.r... The point of this video isn't to be an ad, but I do benefit if you use my code. Discount code AK.KLR650 also gives you 10% off on www.hippohands.com Luggage on the bike this trip is from SW-MOTECH USA. Premium quality luggage that I am tickled t...
Dempster Highway, Canada. A Bucket List Adventure Motorcycle Trip.
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A motorcycle ride to Inuvik, Northwest Territoriesfrom August 2024. Use discount code AK.KLR650 for 10% off on Cardo Systems here: cardosystems.rfrl.co/z8dyx The point of this video isn't to be an ad, but I do benefit if you use my code. Discount code AK.KLR650 also gives you 10% off on www.hippohands.com Luggage on the bike this trip is from SW-MOTECH USA. Premium quality luggage that I am ti...
Denali Highway, Alaska. Adventure motorcycle roads in Alaska.
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A motorcycle ride across the Denali Highway in Alaska on August 3, 2024. Use discount code AK.KLR650 for 10% off on Cardo Systems here: cardosystems.r... The point of this video isn't to be an ad, but I do benefit if you use my code. Discount code AK.KLR650 also gives you 10% off on www.hippohands.com Luggage on the bike this trip is from SW-MOTECH USA. Premium quality luggage that I am tickle...
Prudhoe Bay via the Dalton Highway by Adventure motorcycle. Alaska's Haul Road. #klr650 #alaska
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A motorcycle ride to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska from July 2024. Use discount code AK.KLR650 for 10% off on Cardo Systems here: cardosystems.r... The point of this video isn't to be an ad, but I do benefit if you use my code. Discount code AK.KLR650 also gives you 10% off on www.hippohands.com Luggage on the bike this trip is from SW-MOTECH USA. Premium quality luggage that I am tickled to be using! F...
Dust to Dawson 2024. An Adventure Motorcycle Gathering in Dawson City, YT, Canada.
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Dust to Dawson 2024 . . Use discount code AK.KLR650 for 10% off on Cardo Systems here: cardosystems.rfrl.co/z8dyx The point of this video isn't to be an ad, but I do benefit if you use my code. Discount code AK.KLR650 also gives you 10% off on www.hippohands.com Luggage on the bike this trip is from SW-MOTECH USA. Premium quality luggage that I am tickled to be using! Follow me on Instagram at ...
Motorcycle trip. CA to Alaska Part 3. Point Roberts, WA to Tok, AK. Cassiar Hwy #klr650 moto travel
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On this episode, I continue my trip from Southern California to Alaska. I go from Point Roberts South of Vancouver to Tok, Alaska. This completes the loop I started last fall when I left Alaska and rode to Belize, Central America. 14,140 miles round trip in total. Use discount code AK.KLR650 for 10% off on Cardo Systems here: cardosystems.rfrl.co/z8dyx The point of this video isn't to be an ad,...
Motorcycle trip. CA to Alaska Part 2. Portland around WA to Point Roberts. Olympic National Forest
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On this episode, I continue my trip from Southern California to Alaska. I dropped Kayla off in Portland, OR and tour around a portion of Washington before leaving off in Point Roberts South of Vancouver. Subscribe and watch for Part 3 as I continue the ride North through Canada to Alaska. Use discount code AK.KLR650 for 10% off on Cardo Systems here: cardosystems.rfrl.co/z8dyx The point of this...
Motorcycle trip. CA to Alaska Part 1. Escondido to Portland, two up on a KLR650. California Hwy 1.
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I picked up my KLR650 from storage in Escondido, CA, did some maintenence, and then met Kayla in LA. We rode two up from LA to Portland, Oregon. Thanks @adv_moto_expeditions for the help getting going from Escondido. Subscribe and watch for Part 2 as I continue the ride North solo from Portland. Use discount code AK.KLR650 for 10% off on Cardo Systems here: cardosystems.rfrl.co/z8dyx The point...
An Alaska style weekend motorcycle road trip. 1727 miles to see all we can in 3 days. KLR650 BMW GSA
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I traveled from Tok to Fairbanks, met Rick, and then we went to Denali National Park, through Anchorage to Soldotna, on to Homer, back and over to Seward, then Whittier, then through Anchorage again to Valdez, and finally home to Tok. Music in this video: Music: Harmony Musician: @iksonmusic Music: Outside Musician: @iksonmusic Music: Views Musician: @iksonmusic Use code AK.KLR650 for 10% or mo...
Expedition Frozen Seal full video. A winter motorcycle ride. Prudhoe Bay via Dalton Hwy! KLR650 /BMW
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Expedition Frozen Seal took place in early March 2024. For 10% or more off of Cardo Systems, use code AK.KLR650 at the following link: cardosystems.rfrl.co/z8dyx Additional thanks to my friends from SW-MOTECH USA at sw-motech.us/en/ Hippo Hands at www.hippohands.com and Grip Studs at gripstuds.com for their support. Follow me on Instagram at ak.klr650?igsh=ZGNjOWZkYTE3MQ or Facebo...
Go, Live Life! Don't let fear keep you from your dreams. #motovlog #adventurebike
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Go, Live Life! Don't let fear keep you from your dreams. #motovlog #adventurebike
Is CO2 in your motorcycle helmet really a problem? FortNine says yes. Read the description.
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Is CO2 in your motorcycle helmet really a problem? FortNine says yes. Read the description.
Unedited motorcycle tire change on KLR650 with the Baja No Pinch Tool. Tire shop ASMR ? 😂
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Unedited motorcycle tire change on KLR650 with the Baja No Pinch Tool. Tire shop ASMR ? 😂
Operation Iced Over full video. Alaska winter motorcycle riding. #klr650 #advbike How to do winter.
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Operation Iced Over full video. Alaska winter motorcycle riding. #klr650 #advbike How to do winter.
Operation Iced Over, wrap-up. Riding motorcycle on ice. #klr650
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Operation Iced Over, wrap-up. Riding motorcycle on ice. #klr650
Operation Iced Over. A 180 mile Alaska winter motorcycle ride. #klr650 #icemotorcycle
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Operation Iced Over. A 180 mile Alaska winter motorcycle ride. #klr650 #icemotorcycle
Best Tool for motorcycle tire change! Baja No Pinch Tool complete tire change #akklr650
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Best Tool for motorcycle tire change! Baja No Pinch Tool complete tire change #akklr650
Operation Iced Over test run. 98 miles of icy road by motorcycle. #akklr650 #dualsport -11⁰F
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Operation Iced Over test run. 98 miles of icy road by motorcycle. #akklr650 #dualsport -11⁰F
Operation Iced Over. Tire change using Baja No Pinch Tool #akklr650 #dualsportadv #motorcycle
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Operation Iced Over. Tire change using Baja No Pinch Tool #akklr650 #dualsportadv #motorcycle
Operation "Iced Over" tire studs installation. Winter motorcycle ride on ice. #akklr650 #dualsport
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Operation "Iced Over" tire studs installation. Winter motorcycle ride on ice. #akklr650 #dualsport
Operation Iced Over Intro. An Alaska Ice Motorcycle Ride in December. KLR650 Dual Sport Motorcycle
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Operation Iced Over Intro. An Alaska Ice Motorcycle Ride in December. KLR650 Dual Sport Motorcycle
A to Z Composites Carbon Fiber parts upgrades for the KLR650. I've installed them on my 2nd bike!
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A to Z Composites Carbon Fiber parts upgrades for the KLR650. I've installed them on my 2nd bike!
Why ride a motorcycle? #exploretheworld #livelife Mental health and Motorcycles.
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Why ride a motorcycle? #exploretheworld #livelife Mental health and Motorcycles.
The Moki Dugway! Coolest 3 Miles of motorcycle road in Utah? @stevesjourney7000
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The Moki Dugway! Coolest 3 Miles of motorcycle road in Utah? @stevesjourney7000
Day 23, My KLR650 trip from Alaska to Belize ends in San Diego for the 2023 season. #dualsportadv
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Day 23, My KLR650 trip from Alaska to Belize ends in San Diego for the 2023 season. #dualsportadv
Day 22, KLR650 trip from Alaska to Belize. Northbound. Santa Rosalia - Ensenada #dualsportadv
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Day 22, KLR650 trip from Alaska to Belize. Northbound. Santa Rosalia - Ensenada #dualsportadv
Day 21, KLR650 trip from Alaska to Belize. Northbound. La Paz - Santa Rosalia #dualsportadv
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Day 21, KLR650 trip from Alaska to Belize. Northbound. La Paz - Santa Rosalia #dualsportadv
Day 20, Belize Trip on a KLR650, Ixtlán del Rio to Mazatlán, Baja Ferries, #dualsportadv
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Day 20, Belize Trip on a KLR650, Ixtlán del Rio to Mazatlán, Baja Ferries, #dualsportadv
Day 19, KLR650 from Alaska to Belize. Headed North. Texmelucan - Ixtlán del Rio, MX #dualsportadv
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Day 19, KLR650 from Alaska to Belize. Headed North. Texmelucan - Ixtlán del Rio, MX #dualsportadv
A sheep skin seat cover and kidney belt are must-haves for long days on the bike. Impressive distances in some pretty grim conditions. If I had a choice I would ride a Suzuki V-Strom 650 or Honda TransAlp 750 on such a long haul, much smoother engines and easier cruising.
Great Video!
Thanks!
Greetings, Thanks for sharing. Keep producing more videos about the adventure motorcycling 🇺🇲🍾🎉🇺🇲
I’m glad you enjoyed it! I'll keep working on it as I can! 😊
Greetings y'all, As always another brilliant summary 🇺🇲🎉🍾🇺🇲. Keep inspiring us.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
Greetings, WOW, what a fantastic video production 🇺🇲🍾🎉🇺🇲 Keep producing more videos.
Thank you very much! I'll do my best! 😊🤍
Hey! I'm in this video!
Sweet! 😁
I have a 2014 KLR. This would be a month long trip for me! Very impressed with the miles you can cover in a day. Really enjoyed your video!
Honestly, a month sounds like a much better pace. 🤪 This is just the only way I can branch out as far in the time I have.
I live in Alaska and this is one of the things I want to do before I can’t ride anymore work is more important right now I fly back and forth to Denver every two weeks Alaska is the most beautiful place on earth in my opinion
Maybe you need to take an off cycle for two weeks and ride up instead of flying!
I was actually at my desk, planning the logistics for my September moto adventure, when this video popped up on UA-cam. I was fretting over whether 4000 miles on a Versys X300 was doable in 16 days... And here you are doing more than double that on a KLR, in a day less. I think I'll be just fine. Thanks for sharing!
You'll do well at that pace! 300 mile days with enough time to enjoy chilling a bit most days I'd expect. 😊 Thanks for watching!
Well that settles it, I am gonna have to get a KLR.
Sounds like a plan. There are still dealers in some states selling last year models under MSRP. Might be worth looking around a bit!
What an awesome trip and what a great video. I always dreamed of a long trip, but this is exceptional !
It was a blast! I hope it inspires you to plan your own adventure!
I have to reminisce here about my 2015 trip, 7200 mi Cali to Alaska and back, on the mighty KLR650. It was the perfect machine for that trip and for that time in my life. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Is the Sourdough campground still operating in Tok?
@busabobsgarage9876 nice on your trip! And yes, Sourdough is still open!
Epic bike.
Thanks!
Great video, that's some serious mileage on a KLR! I've always wanted one.
Thanks for watching! They are great bikes.
Good video. Congrats.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I would like to see a video on your setup and product experience, sprockets, tires, gear, and bike mods.
That’s a great idea! It'd probably end up just being me mostly just talking and looking at the bike, but I have been thinking about doing a long term review on the KLR that includes that stuff. Just not an easy style video for me to think up. 🤪
I wonder about the do Hickey and oil consumption ,tire mileage. You do an excellent job don’t be hard on yourself
I wonder about the do Hickey and oil consumption ,tire mileage. You do an excellent job don’t be hard on yourself
What speed do you travel ?
I vary from 50 to 75 or 80 tops. This trip was spent at the higher end of my range depending on where I was. I adjust the doohickey per manufacturer specs and it is stock. I definitely burn oil now at those higher speeds. I'm adding a few oz of oil every other fuel up. Mine started burning a little oil around 20k miles if I remember right.
Doohickey done? Or still good?
Just been adjusting the stock one per manufacturer reccomendations. No issues yet.
Thanks for taking us along for the ride. I was like, damn this is going to be good, then you went to Indiana and Ohio... Good none the less and enjoyable to watch. Thanks!
Yeah, Indiana and Ohio were necessary to cross and that's about it. 😂
Got a slow start to my day watching your video. WELL WORTH IT! Thanks for the inspiration! Would it be possible to share the gear you carried and any mods you did to your KLR? Thanks again.
Thanks! I will see about a bike review video and maybe a packing video also here before long. Not sure exactly when I'll get to it. I tend to be a little sporadic on getting time to do these. 🤪
I have ridden from Dallas to Fairbanks twice now. Over 10k miles. First time on a new 88 gs100 Beemer. 2nd time on a Africa Twin last year. 17 days first time 28 days 2nd time. It is an amazing feat on any bike but on the KLR that’s really hard riding. Good job. What memories you will carry with you. On top of all those miles you have photos.
That’s a lot of miles on some great bikes! Thanks for watching! I'm happy for the memories! 😊
Great ride!
It was a blast!
Amazing rider Amazing bike !!
Thank you! It’s a great bike for sure.
I'm truly gobsmacked..what an epic ride. Respect!
Thanks man!
I have nine bikes in my stall, My 2006 KLR is still my favorite. Thank for the ride along.
Awesome! And thanks for watching! 😊
It's fun to watch this ride on the KLR bike...this bike was an adventure legend in the eighties and nineties..
I love mine! Thanks for watching!
A great video. Well put together. You’re giving us all the itch to get out 👍🏼
Glad you liked it! Hopefully it inspires some motorcycle adventures.
Nice trip and video record of it. Good ol KLR's!
Thank you very much!
16 tooth front sprocket?
No, I tried the 16 tooth front for 15k miles early in the bike's life and went back to 15 for the better power performance.
@@ak.klr650 i have a 14 tooth on now for local riding. i would go back to 15 if doing a ride like you did.
@JeffreyHaning Nice on the local riding with a 14! I'd do that if one of my KLRs was dedicated to trails and off road.
I converted my klr650 to tubeless...much easier to repair flats...
That day about sold me on trying tubeless. You convert your stock rims, or buy new ones?
Ear plugs and wind protection can cut fatigue
I run ear plugs all the time inside the helmet! Otherwise I'd have a constant roar in my head on these trips. 🤪
Hippo hands are very effective at keeping hands warm...
100% worth having!
Nice trip...thanks for sharing it!
Thanks! It was a blast.
My respects to this courage Gentleman. 🫡
Thank you much!
Awesome. And all on a KLR. I could never.
Helps when the KLR is about all you know. 😂
Crushing 1000 kilometres a day on a touring Harley is work out. Doing 1000 kilometres a day on a KLR is the stuff of legends. I tip my hat to you sir. 🎩
Thank you! Probably helps that it's all I know. I bought an older BMW last year, but am going to keep the KLR as my primary ride for a while yet.
Enjoyed your report but the miles would be insane for me. Riding in the dark in strange country wouldn't be my choice but you fared fine with it. Thanks for posting.
I prefer to see the new country, but want to see too much in too little time. Someday, I will light out on a trip that is easy paced and all daylight sight seeing. For now, I just have to wet my appetite for wandering with the time I can get away from work. 🤪
I own a 2007 klr, no way I could put those kind of miles on in 15 days! Well done sir!
It is some long hours. I put in some scrambling trips regularly on my 3 day weekends up here in Alaska though, so that helps condition the butt. Helps that I have to drive 3.5 hours just to go to Walmart up here. Changes your perspective of diatance. 😂
@ and I thought 50 minutes to a big grocery store was bad!!😂
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Excellent Job!
Appreciate it!
You took the long way going from Kalispell To West Yellowstone. A faster way is to go down highway 83 through Seely Lake down to Helena then it is straight south to West Yellowstone.
I had been over 93 before and loved the road though. We wanted to drop down that way just to do some trail riding. Which maybe there is plenty more of that on 83 also. 😂
Great blend of videography, commentary and music. Well done!
Glad you enjoyed the mix! I appreciate the feedback! 😊
Dang! My butt hurts just from watching that. Brought back a lot of memories from my own similar trip. Loved it. Thanks.
😂 Thanks for watching it! Glad to bring up some memories of your own adventures also!
Nice ride. 2800 miles in 3 days on a KLR has got to be a Guinness World Record.
I don't know what the record is, but I'd consider competing for it if I did. 😂😂
Those miles are crazy on any bike even on a goldwing I would need a chiropractor and massage at the end of each of those days great video.
😂 Bigger bikes might be faster at getting the miles in, but whatever you ride, that is long mileage for sure.
so if I understand you right, you was running 65 to 70 MPH on the road. The reason I ask is because I keep mine around 60 to keep the vibration down.
Yes, I spend a lot of time in the 70 MPH range. The bike does run notably more efficiently and burns less oil at 60.
How much oil are you burning? My 2022 has 22k on the clock and doesn’t seem to burn any in between the 3,000mi OCI’s. Most of my riding miles are at or above 70mph as well. Thanks for sharing your trip. Looks fun!
I use the peel on visor film for anti fog. I ride year round it works great!
That sounds like a good tip for sure!
Muncho lake is incredible tried to explain to friends how the water glows like neon lights under it.
It is stunning there for sure!
Outstanding
Thanks!
WOW! Thanks. Nearly all of the videos for KLRs in Alaska are riding to Alaska, not riding from. This is good.
Glad you liked it! It was a great ride.
Awesome video! Can't wait to do some more rides with you this summer! 🤩😘
Thanks! Looking forward to the Dempster Hwy! 😘
This guy was a police officer! All he did was drive by those sheep and he knew they were stoned sheep!😂
😂😂