The Ride Out is a motorcycle adventure riding channel that's here to share and discuss my adv trips, experiences, thoughts and recommendations. My current adventure bike is a 2023 Aprilia Tuareg. As of this writing (on 9/4/23), I have roughly 2,000 miles on the bike - which includes a handful of off-road adventures and some overnight trips. I am living in northern Colorado and have "quick" access to some really great areas. Future videos are most likely to be additional rides, setup discussions and part/kit reviews. I will review my Tuareg when this riding season comes to an end.
The difficulty of this ride DEFINITELY CAME THROUGH!!!! I've seen most since your Scofield ride which was wonderfully sketchy as we all witnessed. But man I've LOVED your riding on this, and absolutely impressed by the difficulty level - which was a large bit of everything. And even if the steepness was not as pitched as you experienced, there was no doubt in my mind that IT WAS AN IMPRESSIVE INCLINE. I ride the Tuareg, no where as challenging as you are, but your footage makes me proud of it's capabilities undiscovered by me, lol. Fantastic! Loved it. Thank you.......
Front guard - agreed. Screen - agreed. Oil window - agreed. One extra - pretty much the only thing that actually annoys me about my brilliant Tuareg: Why the heck is there no "fuel range to empty" function on a computer that calculates all the parameters required to give this figure....where the heck is this filmed. btw? when I get to the States, I would defo love to ride there.
Love my Tuareg but KYB screwed up assembly of the of the compression damping piston in the left fork leg. It's installed upside down which crushes the shim stack. Very fixable but a PITA that you need fix their screw up. This was fixed at some point during 2024
I love my Tuareg. I rode 11k miles up to Alaska and back, and I don' t think there is a better mid-size adventure bike out there. For your high fender idea, I think the Tenere 700 has a fender with two positions. It should be possible.
Picking one up next week...aero seems to be so much of an issue on these adv bikes as you're sitting up in the air like a sail...it'd be nice to have some aftermarket options for the front-mid-area aerodynamics as well...like a deflector of sorts
Goodness, I've been following you since Schofield Pass. But where the heck are you filming from - ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL BACKGROUND!! Was not aware of your accident, sorry to hear it, was it on the bike? My Tuareg has got 8K on it but not in the least bit been tested like yours. Can't say I miss any of the upgrades you mentioned, but then so what, they would be useful - especially the oil glass - OR - how about a dip stick that isn't BLACK PLASTIC, my gawd that's awful to read!! (I must add I don't lose a drop of oil in my 3.5K oil change intervals). A taste higher fender is also a nice idea w/o going whole hog beak high. Hey, glad you're back to riding, catch you on the next vid.......
I suggest you get some proper offroad motorcycle boots when you ride this kind of stuff. Many people fracture their lower legs when the bike fall on them or when putting the foot of the uneven ground. It will also make riding standing on the pegs easier!
Anyone else have trouble with their stock lithium battery on their Tuareg ? Mine became so weak, that I switched out to a Yuasa acid battery within the 1st year of ownership
Very nice video!! I just ordered this same tire combination for my Tuareg! Did you notice any stability or noise issues on highway? Or any other downside at all?
Camping alone is a bit nerve-wracking at first but you get used to it. No top line predators where I am, just snakes, scorpions and the like I guess the most dangerous would be the wild boar but on the few occasions I’ve encountered them they just snuffle past the tent. Had an inquisitive mongoose in the tent vestibule one time! Good to see someone else camping with a setup that doesn’t require big panniers and top box. How do folks manage to have fun with all the extra weight on the bike?
haha how typical, only americans bring ha handgun for camping?! ;) But I would do the same if I had any gun.. Could bring the hunting rifle but to big for bring on a bike.. Cant decide what bike to get..tuareg 660 or suzuki 800DL or transalp 750 or tenere 700 all great bikes I think. Tuareg do have the most carisma or personality..great choice.
I laughed when you stopped before the first obstacle and looked around bc I do the same thing on my Tuareg. That hesitation and internal dialogue of “nope” but you went for it! Next time I will too.
Nice bike, just keep it moving. Stopping just before the harder part is almost the worst one can do, be focused and keep the bike moving as getting the momentum back after stop is very difficult. Nice place for the ride you have there.
This place is absolutely beautiful. It must be awesome to be so close to a trail system like this. And that was some excellent riding. Not many people would intentionally take the lines you took. Thanks for sharing this video, and putting in the effort to break down the sections.
Nice trails and great looking bike. You do a lot of clutch/throttle modulation, goosing the gas way too much. The Toureg and 800DE have enough torque to climb without the extra effort. I can hold the 800DE in 2nd gear damn near a crawl the goose it up over objects. I've never riden a Toureg, so maybe the clutch is needed more than i thought.
Reality check..you suck as a "accomplished" rider...that inproved, well maintained "road" is beyond comical..."extreme terrain?" Buahhaaaa...my 1995 Civic wouid have no problem..youd be better off on a TTR50 with a Rekluse auto clutch...
I use to have a PLB (personel locator beacon), it’s a satellite finder you activate when you are i trouble. I bought it for use in sailboats (I’m a sailor). When activated the PLB starts transmitting a unique signal that tells the resque team where you are located and if necessary they sent a helicopter to pick you up, and it doesn’t matter if you are onboard a boat or in the middle of nowhere in forest or the desert. If you are in need of help you will get it.
Nice video! What boots are you wearing? I ask because I bought some size 13 Alpinestar Corozal boots that are so thick that I can't use the shifter. I've been looking for a longer shifter but can't find anything for the Tuareg so I guess I'm going to have to buy a less thick boot. Thanks.
Hey I'm sorry for the slow response here - I'm guessing you already found an answer and/or solution. The boots are alpinestar tech 7 enduros and are barely half the size of yours. I couldn't initially brake or use the shifter without a really awkward effort. Walking around in the boots for a couple of days made a huge difference for me but I do still struggle a good bit with shifting. I'm guessing your boot size is the actual problem and it's unlikely to be bad technique - but maybe technique modifications can help a good bit. I know some enduro guys that shift with the side of their boot (with the little ledge where the sole meets the boot) and maybe that's a good option for you. @Bruno4511190 mentioned that the shifter is adjustable, but I'm thinking that's only for raising or lowering the shifter. For your size, it seems like it would be nice to move the shifter and rear brake forward a couple of inches but I'm guessing that's a bit more involved and probably requires parts that may or may not exist (and I definitely recommend upgrading your shifter and brake pivot bolts if you go that route!!)
Hey thank you! This trail was unexpectedly challenging both times I rode it but it really is a less-traveled gem and it wasn't too far from where I was living at the time. I'm glad the video was able to reach you!!
Rode my loaded Harley FXRS over this pass a number of times (Sportster, too). Always fun to see the looks when I’m chillin on top. One guy told me “you didn’t ride that up here.” Of course, it goes faster and smoother on my KLR.
That's awesome! Given all of the loose rock, it's probably quite nice to have your feet lower to the ground for a lot of the sections - but it still seems crazy to be out there on something like that!! I'd love to do this route again someday and it's cool to hear from someone who's done multiple runs
Thanks for the great breakdown of your packing list/thought process. I sleep better with my 9mm & a can of bear spray close at hand. I realize it’s just human nature to be wary of predators when we can’t see but we hear strange noises all around us. I also think it’s better to always be prepared. The CBD seems like a great idea too.
I'm glad you agree! I still dread getting in the tent for the night (I'm always more afraid than I expected to be), but having protection makes a huge difference for my peace of mind and ability to get a bit of sleep for whatever the next day has in store!! I've since switched to CBD + CBN gummies and they are phenomenal. Thank you for your comments
Good call on that! I don't mind how long it takes to boil but I definitely wouldn't mind saving some fuel and having the canisters last a bit longer - Thank you for the tip!!
