Hello. Welcome. Thank You for visiting my channel. Come along with me on my motorcycle adventures around the world. I'm a photographer and filmmaker seeking all things extraordinary, beautiful and inspiring. Every day presents amazing, new opportunities and unexpected occurrences. I love traveling into the unknown. Webster Dictionary offers the following definition of "adventure:" an exciting or remarkable experience. I hope you'll tune in, subscribe and join me for some exciting and remarkable experiences!
I sold the Lone Riders. It was very well made gear. Terrible customer service. The worst I’ve ever experienced from any company ever. It was just a bit bulky for me. I went with the more streamlined Mosko gear.
You’re not correct there somewhere, because I measured mine and from wheel off the ground to me sitting on the bike, the difference is 3.5”, which is perfect.
Hey, Michael! Thanks for watching! I made this video a while ago, so I don’t remember the numbers, BUT they are and were absolutely correct. I can’t speak to your bike, but I’m quite certain that I measured correctly and made the correct adjustments.
@@GeordieMacbike is same as this one. It doesn’t matter what shock or spring stiffness you have, the sag according to Cogent for the DR650 should be around 3.5”. Cogent documentation actually says 85mm +/- 10mm. Over 5” is a lot of sag with only 10.25” of available suspension travel. But if it works for you, than that’s all that’s important
It should be 30% of the available suspension travel, which is 10.25” on any DR. 9” in the lowered position of the stock shock. 30% of that. Not 30% of the distance you measured. That’s where it’s incorrect.
Hey, sorry for the late reply. I’m in México and I don’t remember the model at the moment but I have another video where I discuss all of my Pelican cases. You’ll find it there! Thank you
If you have lived in Jax. very long, you may have seen a man riding his Harley from the sidecar he built for it. He lost his legs in military service. There are many good engineering firms in Jax. Because of its location on the ocean/ river / US Navy shipyards & closeness to Daytona Beach, there are many ways to earn money there.
Doing good Geordie couple things though don't Cruise in the left lane cars shouldn't be passing you in the right lane if you're not passing somebody stay to the right that also gives you an Escape Route to the shoulder... after you crashed you should have been practicing your front brake not your rear brake slow easy light squeezes and yes do not look at something you want to avoid look to go around it it's called Target fixation but all in all great job looking forward to watching the rest of the trip
Best DR I've seen.... hell of a first bike good choice I have a 2023 always been a Honda guy but so glad I got the DR my brother has a tenere 700 and cannot keep up with me in soft sand of Florida it's a long series but I will be watching your Florida to Argentina videos they look great
Thanks so much! Truly! I did so much research on every adventure bike and every single part. Everyone has their favorite, but for me it’s the DR650. Many police in México and throughout Latin America ride DR 650s. They loved chatting me up about the bike! A hundred percent satisfied with the bike and build. Thank you for watching and commenting!
Well, I sold my bike, but I used the cell phone holder a lot. Actually, while traveling México, I mostly used it for stuffing money and receipts into while riding. I found it quite useful for toll booths. That’s my one recommendation for Mosko and the Hood - put some sort of quick, very easy access pouch on the outside for money in these types of situations. Toll booths can be a bit tricky to maneuver quickly. For my phone I mostly used and loved the handlebar mounted case. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I've enjoyed your video very much I hope to see more about Mexico they don't teach us in school that much I wish the internet would have been around back in the '90s so I wouldn't have been so ignorant the first time that I went to Chihuahua You've given me a whole new view of Mexico I have a Mexican girlfriend that lives in Chihuahua I have a much more respect for Mexico than I did back in the '90s I really hope to see more of your videos of Mexico I really appreciate this video that I'm watching thank you very much
Thank you, Natalia! I’m so happy you enjoyed the Florida videos. I really enjoyed making them and learning more about Florida. I think this park has so many truly incredible and fascinating stories. Thousands of years of people living there! I’m currently living in Guadalajara, México and plan to start making more videos from here. Thanks for watching and commenting!
The Yenkro is a total beast and I highly recommend it. Never a problem and no complaints. I forget offhand what the sprocket sizes were. They’re in the video. The bike cruised great at 50-80 mph. I generally highway cruised at about 70 and it ran great. I really loved this setup for dust and second gear. Really smoothed the ride out and suited me perfectly. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Good video, nice bike. Not to pick but the front brake hose goes inside the fork tube. Also, after using a new Cardo Packtalk I no longer have any use for a phone mount, it stays in the pocket.
Good point about the brake line! Yeah, the packtalk is awesome. I love it. I like the phone mount though for visual navigation and a couple other things.
You forgot the tool tube on the left. Maybe you can do a video on the total cost for all those called or day.. The bike looks great. You turned it into $12000 bike. Good job on the choices.
Thank you! I’m not going to get into all the specific costs. Obviously I put a lot of money into it, but I loved every minute of building it and riding it. Such an exciting learning experience and even better to put it to the test going across the U.S. and México.
Holy shit you've got more in upgrades than you do in the bike itself lmao I mean don't get me wrong, I'd love to drive this machine. But I'd be happy with only the seat upgrade on mine xD Have fun be safe.
Haha, yep, indeed I put a lot of money into it. It was a great passion project and exceeded my expectations. Thanks for watching and commenting. That’s a great seat, too!
The Dr is an awesome platform. You can really customize it to make it your own. My bike has similar upgrades but i did it slowly. As parts wore out our broke i upgraded with better aftermarket farkels. Looks like you have creature comforts, protection and handling covered. Next step is performance, .... 790 kit, valves, pumper carb... doesn't end but the best way to spend your time and money. Enjoy, my friend, and rubber side down
Thanks for the great comment. Yeah, I researched all the adventure bikes and fell in love with the DR650. I think it’s the best platform for world travel mostly for the ability to find a mechanic to work on it should you need one. Although you probably won’t because it’s tried and true and built like a tank.
There's not a whole lot to crossing the border, either direction & over a million will tell you how difficult their trip was walking up to & across the border. Back in the mid90's I went back -n- forth & I dig all this footage. Reminds me of those days but now it's a little more dangerous traveling down there. This is only my 2nd video of yours & quite a setup on the DR >> That's what brought me to you & some great mods that I've not seen anywhere else. That windscreen to mold to the gas tank is fantastic work. I'm looking at the DR650 so seeing your careful thought in the setup is a key point leading me towards this bike as my goal. peace & I'll see ya on the next video.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Yeah, the Ojinaga border crossing was very smooth, but somewhat surprisingly, there is no English spoken there, so you do kinda need to know what to do. It’s not chaotic or scary,but it’s also not straightforward and simple.
Took a lot of courage to travel down there for the last 10 yrs now.... lol, I used just go run wild in Laredo back in the 90's but I was younger -n- dumber, Ohh yeah. Even then it was dangerous driving but nothing like the czars of illegal trade who are killing folks. I saw you prepping to go & all I could think of is how bad it is now. Glad you made it out, I'd all most say you had the hand of a higher power upon your shoulder. Thank you for sharing & for your time today. I'll be chatting w/ you later, I trust. Again, TY much peace & GB
I recently subscribed and I am enjoying your trip I've been planning a route through that same area and just happened to stumble across your videos and realized you were in the same area! I was riding Mexico at the same time you were there although I entered at Columbus near Laredo and I went through Saltillo and out to the coast near Veracruz and on thru Campeche and Yucotan and south to Panama. I just want to say one thing cuz in this video you did give people some advice about safety.... You need to make a habit of riding in the right side of the right lane and for sure do this in Mexico and all of Latin America. You are constantly expected and required to move over to the right as far as you can to allow other people to pass. Stay to the right and protect your blind spot. When the car came up behind you and you wondered where he came from? if you don't stay as far to the right as you can someday it's going to be some kid on a little motor scooter that comes up behind you and you drift into him not seeing him coming. In 40 years of motorcycle travel I've learned to watch the mirrors as much as the road ahead!
Hello, Eddie. Thanks for watching and commenting. You’re completely correct! I definitely learned that well. This was the very beginning of my trip and I hadn’t yet learned that. I recently completed a second trip and I’ll be making more videos soon. Some of the first ones I’ll be making will be all about everything I learned regarding travel in Mexico. I think they’ll be good videos. Stay tuned… best, Geordie
OMG, I'm seriously looking into my future of building my DR650 2021 model I've just purchased!!!! I will say congrats on a perfect build and very quickly mind you..... I'm not rich nor poor but this outlay upfront and a build like this in a short time makes me rather envious really 🫵
Hey, Mark. Thanks for watching and commenting. Congrats on owning a great bike! Well, there’s no perfect bike, but try to match your mods to your use and plans. I did all this crazy stuff to make the bike as reliable as possible for travel across Latin America. Obviously, I wouldn’t have done all that for riding some trails around my neighborhood. Some things are more functional while others are aesthetic. I loved researching and building it. Best of luck to you!
@@GeordieMac you just made me put out my old Hood and use it again. I am running the Enduristan one now, but I need something bigger for my camcorder, so Hood it is ! Nice videos !
Thanks for the video, but that popping sound for onscreen graphics was so annoying, I had to stop watching. I made it through 4:00. Hope I didn't miss anything important afterward. Nice of you to do the comparison, though.
Thanks for the video. Mosko i like....the problem for my is the prices of the products, olso in Spain i can only buy online in the mosko online shop. Regards
@JS-lv5pn well, everyone has their opinions on what constitutes value. I respect your opinion, but I would still defend the Yenkro. I dropped the bike numerous times and had a small crash. The Yenkro was tough as nails and suffered no damage. I stand firmly behind Yenkro and the quality of its design, construction and aesthetic. It’s an amazing addition to the DR650.
You’ve taken a basic reliable DR and made it a work of art. Most people just put a bigger gas tank and some luggage on them for some camping or to cross the outback or ride through South America.
No, but in that neighborhood. Not exactly sure about amount of weight added either. Some parts, like the muffler, were heavier than their replacements.
Im a dr650 lover haha and all i have to say is you spent A TON of money for someone that claims to be a non experienced rider hahaha i have a bone stock one and ride the crap out of it with no complaints!
It’s true I spent some money. Some of the most fun money I’ve ever spent, too! I also, as a beginner rider, rode it 5,000 miles across Mexico. Much love for the DR! Thanks for checking out my video and sharing your thoughts.
