ADV Bike Paradise - Southern Colorado 

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Glad you are enjoying it. I’m having a lot of fun doing these longer format videos versus just the ride along videos on the small bike.

Thanks so much. I so the feedback

This area has it all, even for small bikes. This is where the Shady Burro Enduro is based out of

Thanks man. Definitely a fun place to ride

They definitely have benefits and drawbacks. My 300/500 are much smoother offroad than my big bike but I have them setup that way for a reason. Zach’s 500 shocked me with how stiff it was.

I went for the middleweight in a '21 890 R. Yes, it's twice as heavy as my old '91 KX500 (bought new), but it has plenty of power to cruise 85 all day long, and is more capable in the dirt than I am so it was perfect for me. In about 2014, I was interested in getting into ADV riding, and sat on an 1190 ADV, and though, man, this is WAY too big and heavy for the dirt. So, when the 790 then 890 came out, I thought it was perfect. It COULD be lighter still, but it is what it is.

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The T7 is a fantastic machine. Let me know if you want to take mine for a spin one day

It was a fantastic one for sure. Need Jan and his NJ crew on the next one

@@JanSorrentino-u6q I question my whole purpose of being in Colorado. At some moments I was like why am I even here if Jan's not here?

Some of the best in the country. The small bike stuff is even better up here. Thanks

It had a mousse in it that was pretty soft so it had some grip still. It was an epic trip for sure

That's what you call laziness, I'd rather sleep in with a bald tire than wake up early with a fresh tire change 😂 was a tight turn around heading from one trip to another with no prep time in between

@@RTRrentals I'd rather sleep in than change a tire as well. I saw you're rocking the DSports now, curious how you like them on the T7. I run them on my DR650 and for the money they have been the best performer for me, up there with the D606.

@@BadMarmot I found it be a good budget Tire for medium mileage technical trips Not the longest lasting, and not the best performance. But really good in the middle for a phenomenal value

Thanks T. Wish you could have made this one. Looking forward to seeing you soon

It’s been a big change from doing all techy enduro stuff for sure. But Beaus been in and out of these videos for close to 4 years now :)

It’s a whole different approach to what we head out and ride. But yea, doing small bike stuff on big bikes definitely makes me smile. Thanks for taking the time the time to leave a comment

Yes it does. That full exhaust with a reflash and it runs so great

Definitely a solid time. Thanks

It definitely was. Hope you can make the next one

I really appreciate the feedback. Thanks for taking the time :-)

I wish. It’s a 14 hour drive to here for me

@@EverySingleSunday ooooft Doorstep not to be taken literally then 🤣 Still, I'm about 4k miles aWay sooooooo

Oh man, that’s much further for sure. Well, RTR has rental bikes so hit up Beau and fly over for a ride sometime.

That's so cool. I need to reach out to ty and get a ride in with him sometime soon.

Thank you very much, means a lot. This area has so much good stuff for either of those bikes or small stuff as well so should plan a trip out sometime.

Thank you so much for taking the time for the feedback and to leave a comments :-)

I’m not sure the name of the hill we came up. It was pretty steep with some killer switch backs. Sounds like you did a really cool loop. From where we were it was over 200 miles for that day already

We actually haven’t done any BDRs. We’ve been chatting about doing NorCal but haven’t made it happen yet. I’ll add SD to our list to check out Thanks

Thanks man. Was an epic trip

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Thanks V. Hope you’re doing well man

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Just switching up how I do them to keep myself enjoying the YT stuff. It’s a fun pastime but I wasn’t enjoying it as much as before This and the last copper canyon video made me happy to put together

@@EverySingleSunday makes total sense

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No clue. I’ve noticed myself completely unsubscribed from some of my favorite channels. Not sure what’s up with RU-vid lately

All depends on how they are setup for sure. But yea, the big bikes can definitely be amazing

I’m a pretty strong rider and can pick my T7 up over and over if needed. I love the challenge of the big bike for sure but a 500 will go so many more places. If there’s a lot of different stuff to ride, taking the 500 is definitely the best choice as it does it all.

@@michaelflores7657 yeah I agree with Travis, the 500 will for sure go anywhere you want to go, it just may not be comfortable on some of the more ADV friendly rides. If you really like the challenge of the T7 you can bring that bike only, and get through everything if you are strong rider but it will be challenging in a lot of Colorado spots. If you're not up for a butt kicking and you want more of an enjoyable relaxing ride definitely bring the 500. And hello again Mr. Flores :-)

I was the one that got off track and wasn't checking my Inreach or messages. They went to town assuming that's where I was heading( I had gone ahead to set yup drone) They would have been back out soon if I didn't roll up when I did. Comms don't work for me. I talk all day into my camera so all I di is bug everyone when we try them

Thanks. Because the T7 is a much better platform in our eyes. Easier to ride, more capable, and definitely more reliable

For offroad these are way better. But for the Mexico trip we had 3.5 days of asphalt so the Raids were a great fit.

I ride a 790R out of Snowmass Vlg & planning portions of the BDR Sun-Mon for most of this month. Solo if I have to as trying to match schedules with buddy's is a joke.

I wasn’t sure off hand and don’t have the tracks available right now. That dirt road turn off the highway just west of south fork a few miles. Find the road on a map to Paltoto and the loop should be on there.

What dates are you thinking?

@@EverySingleSunday I have Sunday & Monday off this Labor Day weekend. Considering riding Lake City to Buena Vista & maybe Buena Vista to Leadville.

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Seems like the whole country is that way. Enjoying this while I can.

@@EverySingleSunday YOU are awake. Not WOKE. Carpe diem brother. I'm still burning up the trails on my WR250R while I still can. Then, I'm getting out of this state. (On my Harley, LOL).