I bought a motorcycle! I’m a complete newbie when it comes to motorcycle riding, so what better way to learn than to go on a difficult multi-day off-road camping adventure? (Click here if you can’t see the video below.)
DATE FILMED: Late August 2029
GPS COORDINATES & LINKS
* Where I started the video: 41.34168, -107.72190
* Harbor Freight motorcycle rack (fits my Yamaha XT250 great)
* Wyoming BDR-X information
* MSR Dromedary water bladder (I got the 6-liter one)
* Roughly where the badlands started: 41.32969, -108.24526
* Campsite: 41.33385, -108.32836
* The book I’ve been reading
* Fort LaClede ruins: 41.414843, -108.390019
* LaClede Station ruins: 41.422960, -108.413871
* Highest point of Delaney Rim: 41.49479, -108.38595
* Delaney Rim promontory viewpoint: 41.59011, -108.13225
OTHER LINKS
* Adventure Know-How – My membership site that offers access to a map of my campsites, monthly bonus videos, and more.
* Gear I use
* SUV RVing the book (Amazon affiliate link)
* Instagram (@SUVRVing)
* SUV RVing Facebook group
* My second YouTube channel (It’s about minimalist fly fishing)
Age 79. Got ny 1st scoot at age 13. I’ve raced and toured, sometimes 2 up. 1200 cc Kaw and 2 Gildwings. Dept of Trans. Motorcycle teacher for 3000 newly licensed bikers. Going tomorrow to buy my “last” scooter. Several rambling points: Get with a college or dealer or whatever and take the rider safety class. Free, I 1 weekend. You will be glad you took it or your money back.
When you think you know how to ride it, sell it. No room for cockie-ness. Drive like you are invisible, cause you are. Keep a circle of safety around you and don’t let anyone to get close. Always wear at least a helmet, full face. My grandson would have left his teeth and face on the road. Other gear is up to you. Boots with steel protection. Jacket should have spine protection. Don’t be swayed by other riders no matter how “cool” you think they look. It’s easy to quickly get into trouble all by yourself visa grave, leaves and various debris. I once saw a tanker truck spew Majola Oil on a curve. Have fun. Remember who you want to get home to. (I’m in love with your wife. Read. Peruse you tube. I’v read very little regarding bikes that was wrong. Have heroes like Dr. Greg Fraser. and Jim Rodgers. Both are RTW travelers. Avoid riding in groups. Other riders are dangerous. You made an excellent choice for bikes. Get some method of carrying extra gas. Get visible thru bright outer wear, lights, reflectors. Stay off interstates if possible. Cart a Garmen Spot or a like device. Learn to change a tire.#@^&#^^!!!!!. CArry some tools, learn minor work,keep chain lube with. Boy, I could ramble for hours because you and Cassie the best.