This Track Is Beat - Riding Yamaha XT250

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Returning to the Slaughter Creek Wilderness area of Southwestern Utah, this time on the mighty XT250. Previously I rode this track to a point on my CRF300L and had to abort. Figured the smaller XT might be the ticket to getting farther back in the area.
Farther back indeed I went, I wound up in a deep canyon wash maneuvering around boulders and trying to get up dry falls. This ended up being a time suck since the riding was pretty slow going. Eventually I got to a point where the area had totally washed out and the only way forward was down a steep embankment and I wasn't sure if I could get back up if I had to turn back.
So, I had to retreat and ride out the way I came in. Good, clean fun. This ride closed the book on that particular track into the Slaughter Creek Wilderness. The only navigable option proceeding back there would be on foot. Glad I was on the XT250 for what I encountered!
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  • @precipiceofgrind
    @precipiceofgrind7 ай бұрын

    Like The Video(s)? Hit That SUBSCRIBE!! Really Helps The Channel!! Thanks For Watching!!

  • @retiredwaterdoctor
    @retiredwaterdoctor7 ай бұрын

    A true all terrain bike....need a good trials or enduro bike. You went way farther than I would, especially alone. As I get older, I very seldom go off road myself. Keep safe.

  • @terryrichards8645
    @terryrichards86456 ай бұрын

    Wow, that looks like a beat down from hell. I can’t believe you made it that far incredible. I think I would’ve parked the bike and walked up on top of the ridge and looked for an easier way if it was even possible to get up on the ridge with the bike. You definitely went through . It looked like rock crawling for Jeep. Thanks for the video I know we’re not to go lol.😊

  • @TheXTLife
    @TheXTLife7 ай бұрын

    That was a crazy trial D Rock. Hate off for making it for as you did,especially by your self. As always awesome video. Stay safe my friend. Ps, You made me tired, I'm setting on couch!😂

  • @precipiceofgrind

    @precipiceofgrind

    7 ай бұрын

    I'm still recovering from that ride... Thanks for watching!!

  • @donwatkins9769
    @donwatkins97696 ай бұрын

    I always say a three letter word describes why I ride offroad. That being FUN! That trail does not meet my fun factor. But it sure was fun watching you!!! 🙂

  • @precipiceofgrind

    @precipiceofgrind

    6 ай бұрын

    Yeah, I had a bit of a sinking feeling after I got the bike over the first dry fall. Went from fun to f*&k real quick. Appreciate you watching!

  • @jaredbauer3058
    @jaredbauer30586 ай бұрын

    More great XT content. The bike is simply a Swiss Army Knife. Keep up the good work, this was a very good video.

  • @precipiceofgrind

    @precipiceofgrind

    6 ай бұрын

    Appreciate you watching! Don't think my clutch enjoyed this ride. XT got me outta there though.

  • @danielgelinas7141
    @danielgelinas71417 ай бұрын

    Jee that was tough! You must have lost 10 pounds. 😮. I lost 2 pounds watching you and stressing out. 😅Thanks!

  • @precipiceofgrind

    @precipiceofgrind

    7 ай бұрын

    I was totally saturated, surprised the sweat wasn't leaking from my helmet. Thankfully I've been able to adjust my protection to keep me cooler when riding in that particular terrain. Still ended up roasting.

  • @DirtShy
    @DirtShy7 ай бұрын

    Geez dude, not even a pack mule would go through that creek bed. XT did good.

  • @precipiceofgrind

    @precipiceofgrind

    7 ай бұрын

    Yeah, got a little interesting back there. Glad I was on the XT! Thanks for watching!

  • @ericrobinson8624
    @ericrobinson86247 ай бұрын

    That truly was the precipitice of grind. Well done. You're braver than me. Cheers

  • @precipiceofgrind

    @precipiceofgrind

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!! This trip was indeed the Precipice Of Grind!

  • @riksavering7049
    @riksavering70497 ай бұрын

    Brutal...... just brutal. Wow

  • @wmbushUT
    @wmbushUT7 ай бұрын

    Wow.. you made a good choice to turn around!! that looks ruff

  • @precipiceofgrind

    @precipiceofgrind

    6 ай бұрын

    Character builder..

  • @NVK85
    @NVK856 ай бұрын

    omg xt250 is a monster =) in a good way

  • @peterhewitson71
    @peterhewitson717 ай бұрын

    A hard ride in that creek bed , where have you got the camera mounted for the low front wheel shots ? 😎👌👍

  • @precipiceofgrind

    @precipiceofgrind

    7 ай бұрын

    Had it clamped to the frame.

  • @rogerbiss7915
    @rogerbiss79157 ай бұрын

    Love this video. I admire your aggression riding alone. I too ride an xt alone on sketchy trails. Have to admit I would have taken that easy track on the way out you passed up. I also would probably got caught out. By the way, how’s your clutch?

  • @precipiceofgrind

    @precipiceofgrind

    7 ай бұрын

    That way out was some off shoot canyon heading up into who knows what, didn't want to get jammed up since I was losing light. Best option was to go back the way I came. Gnarly man. Clutch seems ok, worked it pretty good. Thanks for watching!!

  • @klnrgj01
    @klnrgj017 ай бұрын

    Route and scenery is great. I love this kind of riding. The wash just plain got nasty on you. Good call to RTB especially riding solo. Just an observation so don't take it the wrong way. I know your trying to avoid a pinch flat by running high tire psi but in all honesty you would be a lot better off with around 10 psi in each tire. Your not going fast enough to truely get a pincher.

  • @precipiceofgrind

    @precipiceofgrind

    7 ай бұрын

    Appreciate you watching!

  • @Dastardly_X
    @Dastardly_X7 ай бұрын

    🤘🏻 🌟 🤘

  • @jbrown386
    @jbrown3867 ай бұрын

    The XT videos are my favorite. I see you use a air hawk on it. Thought you had a seat concepts on one of your bikes. Does the XT still have the stock seat?

  • @precipiceofgrind

    @precipiceofgrind

    7 ай бұрын

    Still the stock seat on the XT, since I generally ride the XT off road and do a lot of standing I haven't been too concerned about replacing the seat. Once I put the new rack system on my XT for moto camping then I'll have to deal with the seat. I'm thinking of going with the Corbin option when that time comes but man is that seat spendy. For now the Airhawk keeps it tolerable.

  • @ridgetop8161
    @ridgetop81617 ай бұрын

    I see you went with the Fox elbow/arm guards. That's what I ended up returning to. I tried the Fly soft armor. The Fly armor completely failed when I hit the dirt at 35mph. Got a wonderfully shredded arm because of it. The fox aren't perfect, but they've never failed me. Are you still liking that body armor?

  • @precipiceofgrind

    @precipiceofgrind

    7 ай бұрын

    I'm constantly researching and trying to figure out better methods for protection with the choices that are available. So far the Fox Titan elbow guards are doing the trick, they are pretty solid and also at a good price point. Once the weather warms I'm thinking of moving to one of the armored jerseys. We shall see..

  • @1234five1
    @1234five15 ай бұрын

    Question for you. I’m on the fence on which bike to buy. The 300 L or the XT 250. Can you explain why you wouldn’t want the 300 L in that wash out? I’m assuming it’s the seat height but just curious. Thank you. Love the content.

  • @precipiceofgrind

    @precipiceofgrind

    5 ай бұрын

    Appreciate you watching! The Honda is just not cut out for enduro style riding, my opinion. The XT is smaller (more nimble and lighter) and is basically a tractor.

  • @danledbetter9535
    @danledbetter9535Ай бұрын

    Definitely not a KLR riding adventure trail for sure, ( lol ) I'm thinking more like a Yamaha TW 200...

  • @DiveTrainerDan
    @DiveTrainerDan6 ай бұрын

    Would you have pushed on with the tw200? That is some crazy riding.

  • @precipiceofgrind

    @precipiceofgrind

    6 ай бұрын

    No. I had to go down and then back up a steep embankment, returning that way didn't seem feasible since I was by myself. Sometimes it's best to turn around. Thanks for watching!

  • @DiveTrainerDan

    @DiveTrainerDan

    6 ай бұрын

    Yeah, that was a crazy trail. Are you going to do any classes this year?@@precipiceofgrind

  • @precipiceofgrind

    @precipiceofgrind

    6 ай бұрын

    Classes?

  • @DiveTrainerDan

    @DiveTrainerDan

    6 ай бұрын

    Yeah there are a bunch of companies in the Las Vegas and Moab (Southern Utah) area that do specific trail riding and ADV riding classes. I have always wanted to take one but there are not as many offered up here in Southern Wisconsin.@@precipiceofgrind

  • @precipiceofgrind

    @precipiceofgrind

    6 ай бұрын

    Certainly wouldn't hurt..

  • @insatiable_mind
    @insatiable_mind7 ай бұрын

    Is the XT better than the CRF for this because of the seat height or the center of gravity? It’s not much lighter, doesn’t have as much ground clearance, power or torque.

  • @precipiceofgrind

    @precipiceofgrind

    6 ай бұрын

    Personally, I think the XT is much better at a ride such as this..better than the 300L anyway. Size, weight, and grunt.

  • @insatiable_mind

    @insatiable_mind

    6 ай бұрын

    @@precipiceofgrind that’s good to know. I’ve been looking at both for a smaller bike to practice off-road skills. The KLR is a bit much for that as muchas I love it.

  • @MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC
    @MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC7 ай бұрын

    I’m not much of an “air down” guy. Seems like that’s something some biker saw a jeep do and decided it was good for motorcycles too. Nope.

  • @precipiceofgrind

    @precipiceofgrind

    7 ай бұрын

    I'm leaning that way myself.

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