I really appreciate the fact that you started your adventure with a prayer. 👍

I wish to God you'd get rid of the crappy music and just let us listen to those awesome bikes!

I’d rather hear the bikes than the music. Stand up and go, the suspension of those KTMs will absorb those steps.

@VicRider713

2 жыл бұрын

Easy said than done! Clint

@tripracer15

Жыл бұрын

Agreed Clint.

@skydaddy2426

Жыл бұрын

That suspension probably blew out twice on that ride lol WP= hot garbage

@foxtailadventures

9 ай бұрын

​@skydaddy2426 lol. Wrong! We all ride 890,s in our group and I can assure you they are not garbage. Good luck keep up with this bike with any other adventure bike suspension. We have rode and owned almost every brand of adventure bike and the 890 is in a class of its own.

I've watched multiple videos of Black Bear Pass. For some reason, it seems to me that yours did the best job of showing how darn steep it is. Congrats on doing it!

I did that on 1977 RM80 in 1978 as a 9year old kid. Dad made us do it

Great video EXCEPT.......don't film vertical! NEVER! Glad you guys made it down ok.

*_Man, this looks so Crazy!!! I can't imagine it in person. Thanks for sharing the video. Good Job, Bro._*

Man, those ledges after the stairs and the waterfall... my palms were sweating all the way down. I guess I could do it in my big GS cow, but... not sure I'd want to. Amazing views. Great video.

Nice to see a video of it. We did this in August 2021 in the rain on 790r, 890r and T7. No crashes and everyone rode their bike. It was a good ride. We Went too fast and should of enjoyed it bit more and take videos and pictures but the rain was pushing us. This area is so fun. I found out cover the brakes but let it go and ride out it is safer then sliding. These bikes can handle it with ease. It’s a mind game. Glad you made it and cool if you to help ride another mans bike.

Now I know why Mikes a prayer guy... Gotta develop skills before difficult trail. Awesome video! Agree too much music detracts from vid. Thanks for sharing!

Not sure what the point of the music is? It seems to distract from what's happening.

It looks so easy on video but not the case in real life. My heart starts racing when I see the cables. Great video!

Hey guys that Black Bear is no joke. I've come down it on a 690 with help from a rider of far more skill than I. That part just above the curve you parked at was too much for me. The rest of Black Bear I didn't find bad. Today I own a 890R and would not attempt it. I think it helps to have much longer legs and a lighter bike. Cheers to you both.

Great video. Looked scary on camera, I can only imagine what it's like actually riding it. Well done gents!

Great stuff. We did it in Sept 2020. Had to rush to beat the imminent snow storm. Glad it's done.

This is fun to see. Did it back in 1990 on my XL 600! Still riding, got an 890 adv R now.

I'd never try that on such a heavy bike. Then again, I probably would not even attempt to walk it, so there's that. Kudos to you both for your effort. What an insane trail!

Other than treating those KTMs like Street Glides, great video. Duck walking those bikes is the most unstable way to navigate any obstacle. Stand up, attack position and keep your momentum up and they are easily navigable

the title should be " how not to ride Black Bear Pass " but I know its a scary place to be on a motorcycle !

@Colorado-Tinkering

Жыл бұрын

You beat me to the title change suggesting. I try not to say anything negative. So I’ll just reiterate that trails like this are not to be taken lightly and if you two got lucky not to get hurt. The local sherif gets mad at having to rescue people who just don’t have the skills and plenty do get in serious trouble on it. Do not get in way over your head on this one. Unless you know exactly what you’re getting into and are confident you have the skills and equipment for the trail, please don’t follow their example. PS: I’m a local.

Such a great video. I've got a BMW R1250 GSA and having been wondering about doing this. While I know it's engineered to make this, the steps are by far the most intimidating. After watching this, I would remove the three hard cases just before the steps to reduce top weight and allow the bike to squeeze tighter to the cliffs. I'd then walk back up and retrieve the cases and haul them back down to the bike. As noted below, it's primarily a head game because the machines will make it just fine.

@bluedolphin5792

Жыл бұрын

Make sure to video that, black bear and big bikes don't mix.

Glad you guys made it

Fantastic video,thanks for sharing the great experience.

EXCELLENT musical taste! 😉 What tires and pressures were you running?

I was there in September 2020 also we did the Alpine loop and rode Black Bear pass on my KTM 1190, with help from my good friends Jeff Decker and his Son and I lost my rear brakes before the staires good job guys, I don't think I would do it again on a big bike a smaller bike hell yes I would...

@crobx4

3 жыл бұрын

We did it Sept 8th, 2020. Rushing to beat an incoming snow storm. We got into Telluride and it started snowing.

Nice ride and nice video. How fast did you speed it up on the climb? I know you weren't really going that fast.

Glad you made this video! I love this part of Colorado, but too chicken to do this on my GSA, LOL. Great bikes, gear, but no gloves? My dude....

9:20 when you think you are totally off gird on an epic off road adventure and you find construction equipment.

Well....what was the deal with that gate? Were you able to open it and finish the journey down the mountain?

I’m definitely a novice rider so would never attempt this pass but I noticed you are running different tires on your bikes. It may not be possible to know unless you rode each other’s bikes, but do you have an idea which configuration worked best?

Lol.. about 520 lbs with gear, looks sketchy for my 5'9" size 😂 good job 👍 But the views ! If you had a room or camp to ditch all the extra weight would have been nice.

Really the keys just killed it for me. LATER Elevator music

What Crash bar did you have an issue with? What exactly was the issue? Great video by the way!

@offthebeatenpathhomestead1365

3 жыл бұрын

The Tourtech ones, they would block my size 13 boot when at down hill angle and made it to where couldn’t push down brake lever. Never happened with mine which are Mototrek I think?

Is it possible to ride on the tks given weekend ? I'm from Houston texas and don't know much about the weather in colorado

Good idea saying a prayer

I watch as many Black Bear adv videos as I can, and they scare the hell out of me every time. Not sure I’d do it on my 790 R.

@crobx4

3 жыл бұрын

What's crazy is, videos don't give you any idea how steep it really is.

Sounded like some mild pulmonary edema on the descent. How much does the altitude affect your riding?

What happened to the engine guard reviews after this video??

That’s awesome!! My Christian brothers!!

I am going to ask you a very serious question. Considering grade of the stairs around waterfall... is it scientifically possible to walk a 225 lbs 150 cc scooter down all that rock throttling breaks while either straddling the scooter or walking next to it? I have watched all of your Ouray/Silverton stuff and stairs is about the only thing I am afraid of. Do you think it is possible to just walk the darn thing down? I saw that when you hiked up you walked it down a little. Did you get on it because it was easier for you or did you try walking it down and it was too hard? Thank you.

@offthebeatenpathhomestead1365

3 жыл бұрын

I think I could do it, with your machine, just take your time. I only walked to help my buddy, and show things, I have been wanting to get a New 2021 Honda Trail 125 just to give you an idea, and I would absolutely ride that down it.

@moretoliving2236

3 жыл бұрын

@@offthebeatenpathhomestead1365 thank you

@bluedolphin5792

3 жыл бұрын

@@offthebeatenpathhomestead1365 a trail 125 would be pretty anemic at those altitudes ,but it would make going down a lot less scary.

@dougupah8778

2 жыл бұрын

More to Living, there is a video of a guy that did just as you asked, he partially straddled his bike while walking it, and also walked beside it to get down the steps. The bike was on the heavy side and he mentioned that he was a novice so I'm sure it was what he thought the safest way down, and after all you have to feel comfortable with whatever way you chose. I'm considering getting a Kaw 250 just to ride BBPass, I dont want a heavy bike and I'm only 5'8" so the taller bikes make me uncomfortable,

@moretoliving2236

2 жыл бұрын

@@dougupah8778 thank you. I saw that video. In a cruel twist of fate i broke my leg before my trip so took my 4x4 instead. I never made it past peak from silverton side because when they finally opened the trail it turned into a zoo. Caravans of obnoxious jeepers blocking and cutting each other off made like a 2 mile backup. I drope to base of waterfall from telluride side and even 2 weeks later switchbacks and steps were super clobbered and cars were coming down. Hardly what you call “at one with nature” when you have to sit in gridlock :-( Maybe next time.

No gloves?

Would a 1290R or 890R be better?..I own a 300xcw and will be moving out there from the east..Bike change!

@crobx4

3 жыл бұрын

The 300XCW! 😃

@rideoregonfirst

3 жыл бұрын

That depends,...do you want to further,....or deeper? Which bike is "better"? The answer is just a state of mind.

@bluedolphin5792

2 жыл бұрын

The 300, Colorado are not very concerned about street legal.

@d3us3xmach1na5

Жыл бұрын

The honest answer is it depends on what you want to do. You will NOT take a 1290 on this ride. Those things SUCK off-road. They’re good for some light 2 track. There might be 10 pros in the world that would take them on hairy shit. They’re meant for long trips on gravel/hard pack/paved roads. They’re 90% road bike, 10% off-road. Maybe. The 790/890r is more like 60/40 road/off-road. With proper tires you might be able to swing it 45/55 road off-road. You “can” take them on gnarly shit with enough practice and skill but your 300 will spank the ever living fuck out of them on anything but light 2 track. The ONLY reason to buy an adv is if you want to travel long distance on the bike alone. If you have a truck and trailer it to off-road sections, it’s a complete waste of money. If you put aggressive Knobbies on an adv bike, you defeat the entire purpose of them. By the time you even get to the off-roading your tires are shot. If you plan to do even a modicum of technical riding the 1290 isn’t an option.

Has anyone ever tried this pass two-up?

🔥👏

I like your videos but when you fast forward with the helmet camera and looking side to side it makes me nauseous so I can’t finish watching your video which is a shame because I do like it keep in joying the ride will ck out some of your other videos but if is like that won’t be able to finish them

First rule of recording...don’t turn away from what you’re recording! Otherwise...why record!

@offthebeatenpathhomestead1365

3 жыл бұрын

Yea It was a get out of the way moment, but I wish I would have caught it.

Where does the trail head start and end? Thanks!

@offthebeatenpathhomestead1365

3 жыл бұрын

Start Ouray side ends in Telluride.

Can y’all send me the gpx so I can do that trail

nice vid, music blows

Tell him to turn around and go home

Wearing gloves would be a good idea...😮

Pro video tip: Vertical video just plain sucks. And the mix of vertical and horizontal video is even worse. Could have the best ADV/Dual Sport content on the internet but ya lost me at vertical video. (Oh, and back off on the music a bit.) Ride safe.

Dude side of helmet views suck, go pov next time man.

Music sucks. Looks like you had too much rebound / not enough compression with the weight you guys were packing. Funny watching guys that shouldn't be on these trials. Poor guy was in over his skill level.

@justinjensen2150

Жыл бұрын

cool story bro, post your video on the steps.

@tripracer15

Жыл бұрын

@Justin Jensen sorry, did my comment hurt your VA J J? I've road mostly Taylor Park/Gunnison area , but haven't made any videos for you. I'll keep you in mind next time.

Nice video, what horrible music

Lost me at the God Squad bit...nothing has killed more humans than religion...

@scorchogrey2385

Ай бұрын

I am an atheist and ppl getting very anti religion has also killed a lot of ppl. It’s kinda like its own little religion. More of a social religion. Look at the all the ppl communism has killed for instance.