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XR400R Tour of Idaho update

By mkn , August 6, 2020 in XR250R & XR400R

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Well guys after day 3 on the T1 I had to throw in the towel due to a injury in my right groin that made it almost impossible to mount my bike I was also getting a weird pop when I would go from sitting to standing that was hurting really bad. We had a ktm in our group blow up just outside of Ketchum  heading to get gas and it was at that point I threw in the towel to help with logistics to getting the rider of the blown up bike back home because I just didn't know how well I could ride safely with my leg. Man what a ride some of the steepest rocky loss sketchy stuff I have ever ridden. The single track was amazing. The first three days were more challenging than your lead to believe from the videos online imo but the xr400 did great and I REALLY REALLY appreciated the mello delivery of the throttle response on the off camber rocky exposed single track. It was over 103 degrees the first 2 days and my XR did get hot and the clutch stopped working (probably should have been running 20-50 oil) just before the first really steep climb on robbers roost 400 degrees ? . Had to stop for 40 minutes to let it cool and then everything was fine thank goodness. The steep single track exposed down hill was sketchy at times and there are lost of it.  My rear brake faded had to stop to get it back then never happened again the XR had more than enough grunt to get the job done and I was climbing stuff and maintaining with no run up at all. Picture tight super rocky double track winding trough the forest and with every turn the trail just gets steeper and steeper the XR had zero issues keeping a slow steady pace with zero bog down what so ever but you better be able to stand up while climbing because you get some big hits all the way up. The tight switch backs and water bars on Burnt Aspen trail were a handful but I made it up. I hurt my groin on day 3 in the begining up the third or fourth left steeping climb trying to navigate a steep narrow uphill put my foot down to maintain balance and over extended while trying to drive the bike up. Once to the top and things relaxed a little bit I could tell something was very wrong. My groin hurt like hell. In Ketchum were the ktm blew up my groin hurt so bad I could not lift my right leg up without grabbing my knee to help. Overall it was awesome experience and am glad I did it. I went with 14-48 gearing which I realized soon I was definitely way over geared for the road sections however that gearing was simply awesome for the dirt and single track.  I was climbing Weston pass in second gear lol.   There was more slab than I thought and my bike was screaming at 50 mph. I changed gearing to 14-45 after the second day and it was much better comprise. I snapped a picture of the ktm getting towed into Ketchum. We were lucky it didn't let go on the trail or it would have been really bad. 

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Great pics and thanks for the story. 

I lived in Idaho Falls for 5 years.  No better place for a dirt bike and still miss riding there in the summer.

Winters in Idaho Falls (5000' elevation) is another story...

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Nice update! I live in Moscow, ID and am always caught off guard by the "routine" technical terrain, elevation, and side hilling required in the St.Joe and Clearwater National Forrests. Great photos. Ride on.

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On 8/6/2020 at 12:05 PM, mkn said: Well guys after day 3 on the T1 I had to throw in the towel due to a injury in my right groin that made it almost impossible to mount my bike I was also getting a weird pop when I would go from sitting to standing that was hurting really bad. We had a ktm in our group blow up just outside of Ketchum  heading to get gas and it was at that point I threw in the towel to help with logistics to getting the rider of the blown up bike back home because I just didn't know how well I could ride safely with my leg. Man what a ride some of the steepest rocky loss sketchy stuff I have ever ridden. The single track was amazing. The first three days were more challenging than your lead to believe from the videos online imo but the xr400 did great and I REALLY REALLY appreciated the mello delivery of the throttle response on the off camber rocky exposed single track. It was over 103 degrees the first 2 days and my XR did get hot and the clutch stopped working (probably should have been running 20-50 oil) just before the first really steep climb on robbers roost 400 degrees ? . Had to stop for 40 minutes to let it cool and then everything was fine thank goodness. The steep single track exposed down hill was sketchy at times and there are lost of it.  My rear brake faded had to stop to get it back then never happened again the XR had more than enough grunt to get the job done and I was climbing stuff and maintaining with no run up at all. Picture tight super rocky double track winding trough the forest and with every turn the trail just gets steeper and steeper the XR had zero issues keeping a slow steady pace with zero bog down what so ever but you better be able to stand up while climbing because you get some big hits all the way up. The tight switch backs and water bars on Burnt Aspen trail were a handful but I made it up. I hurt my groin on day 3 in the begining up the third or fourth left steeping climb trying to navigate a steep narrow uphill put my foot down to maintain balance and over extended while trying to drive the bike up. Once to the top and things relaxed a little bit I could tell something was very wrong. My groin hurt like hell. In Ketchum were the ktm blew up my groin hurt so bad I could not lift my right leg up without grabbing my knee to help. Overall it was awesome experience and am glad I did it. I went with 14-48 gearing which I realized soon I was definitely way over geared for the road sections however that gearing was simply awesome for the dirt and single track.  I was climbing Weston pass in second gear lol.   There was more slab than I thought and my bike was screaming at 50 mph. I changed gearing to 14-45 after the second day and it was much better comprise. I snapped a picture of the ktm getting towed into Ketchum. We were lucky it didn't let go on the trail or it would have been really bad. 

What was your team name? XR's are great. I finished the tour in '17 on my XR200r #50

On 12/10/2020 at 7:40 AM, chadzu said: What was your team name? XR's are great. I finished the tour in '17 on my XR200r #50

We didn't have a team name we didn't follow any rules picked a route and  road it. The 400 was a bit of a handful in the tight single track Burnt Aspen trail switchbacks were a doozy. No way I would attempt it without E-start. It saved my butt serval times every ounce of energy saved not kicking was very helpful considering the weight of the xr400. The xr200 I would think would be great on the tour nice work. What gearing did you use I would think you would be screaming on the road sections after gearing down for the long steep hills. 

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What is the Tour of Idaho?

The Tour of Idaho is a wilderness adventure that involves motorcycles. We have several versions of the Tour, but the most popular T1 is a 10-day route through the length of Idaho. The core principle of the Tour is that it is an unsupported ride and you cannot have any pre-planned help along the way. The reason for this is that it encourages you to interact with locals and businesses along the way and use resourcefulness to help you get further down the road. We make no claim that its the hardest route through Idaho but in my opinion it's the most fun way to see Idaho on a motorcycle.

We also have other variations of the Tour of Idaho, T2 follows the same route as T1, but it is for riders who just want to ride the route and not formally participate in the challenges, T3 follows the same general South to North route but with bigger roads and more suited for larger dual sport and adventure motorcycles, T4 is an East-West route through Idaho, and we will be announcing a new route T5 in the near future. T5 will also be an East-West route but much more technical and fewer rules, just survival.

What was your motivation to create this route?

I made a really good living for many years as a college professor at Idaho State University, and during that time I had many students who came from small towns throughout Idaho. I learned that the economies in these remote areas struggled because basically nobody ever goes there. So one small way I figured we could help was to create a route that would take people to these amazing places and support these small economies. The other reason for creating the Tour was that I come from a climbing background and I found the motorcycle community lacked similar type of routes and principles that I had learned in climbing. When I did big climbing routes back in the halcyon days it was never about the ropes or equipment, it was about getting into spectacular places. That's what the Tour is all about.

What changes have been made to the Tour for 2019?

For 2019 we have added a whole bunch of reclaimed trails, these were old trails that were still legal and existed on maps but hadn't been ridden for so long that they had become overgrown and basically disappeared. With the help Brian DiLenge at Idaho Parks and Rec, we have cleared a ton of new trails in the Shoup area that allowed us to add an additional day between Salmon and North Fork. That takes the Tour from 9 to 10 days and adds some incredible new trails.

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When is the best time to tackle the Tour?

July 15th to September 20th is the legal window when the trails are open; however depending on snowpack it's not always possible to ride all the trails early. My favorite time is the first week of August, but I've also had a lot of luck in the first week of September. In September the days are shorter, and it's a little cooler, but there is more chance of all the trails being cut out and clear.

What is the best bike for the Tour?

Jimmy Lewis would tell you a KTM 500, but the next time I do, it might be on a 350 four stroke. There are lots of options, but the main thing is it has to be a real dirtbike that is street legal. KTM, Husky and Honda now make some dual sports that are essentially dirt bikes with enough stuff on them to make them street legal these are all great choices. I would stay away from bikes that are more on the street end of the dual sport spectrum.

What bike accessories/modifications and additional gear does someone absolutely need to complete the Tour successfully?

If you start out with an excellent platform like one of the newer enduro/dual sport bikes you really don't need to do that much to the bike itself. You will need an excellent way to navigate. I really like the Voyager Pro plus a secondary or more form of navigation. You also need some luggage, something just big enough to carry some spare clothes and a few other items but don't go too big. And a big tank or secondary fuel storage so that you can go at least 200 miles between fuel stops. Tire choices are super important, it's worth sacrificing a bit of traction to get a tire that will go the distance and I like to keep it simple with Ultra Heavy Duty tubes. You'll need to work on your suspension to accommodate the extra weight.

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Is it really that hard?

Well it depends on your definition of hard. Hard can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. The first big wall ride I did was on a 14,000 face in Colorado, the climbing wasn't that hard but it snowed and iced up so then it became really hard. The Tour of Idaho is very similar, if you get out there and the weather is good, the trails are completely sawed and you have no issues it might not be that hard. But the odds of that happening is very small. There isn't any trail on the Tour that I wouldn't take my kids on but remember that trail that you might spend a Saturday afternoon on with your buddies is a trail you need to complete in 90 mins in the middle of a 200-mile day. It's the unexpected things that make it difficult.

What are 3 tips that would help riders successfully complete the Tour?

As Jimmy Lewis says "know your size" there is no template for this ride anywhere. The TOI is its own animal. You need to understand going in that it's unlikely that you have ever done anything like this before and that you need to glean as much information as possible before you start.

Second; prepare, prepare prepare. More people fail when they are 1000 miles away prior to the start than they do on the trail. And lastly navigation is incredibly important, do your homework and if you follow our suggestions about navigation you will be well prepared.

Where is the best place to get information on the Tour?

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Any last words?

Life is short and then you're dead a long time. If you are going to do this and your goal is to have a good time everyone in the Tour of Idaho community is open to help and give advice. But if you are showing up here to try and break records and try to be better than everyone else, well, have fun storming the castle. But if fun is your goal we welcome you to come on up and I guarantee you will have the adventure of a lifetime.

Interview and Photos by Stephen W. Clark. Check out Stephen’s journey on last year’s Tour of Idaho   Here>

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Titan1 wrote: I’ve never done it, but this guy is an acquaintance of mine who did it last year and did a great job documenting his ride…if you... I’ve never done it, but this guy is an acquaintance of mine who did it last year and did a great job documenting his ride…if you haven’t seen his videos, they could probably help you out! https://youtu.be/pH9fqumhw9s

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GTM wrote: Any of you boys, attempted or completed the Tour Of Idaho?, I'm planning on attempting it in early 2023 with a buddy, and looking to learn... Any of you boys, attempted or completed the Tour Of Idaho?, I'm planning on attempting it in early 2023 with a buddy, and looking to learn more details about this epic single track across the state. I've watch most everything i can find on youtube, so I'm hoping a few members here may have some experiences they can share. Ride on !!...

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PC wrote: How early in 2023? We sometimes deal with snow into late July in the panhandle. I might be able to help with logistics and support while... How early in 2023? We sometimes deal with snow into late July in the panhandle. I might be able to help with logistics and support while you're riding the north parts.
PC wrote: You'll for sure be good by then, but its gonna be a dust bowl. If its a light snow pack this winter and then a warmer... You'll for sure be good by then, but its gonna be a dust bowl. If its a light snow pack this winter and then a warmer spring then I'd shoot for going prior to mid-July as that's usually before everything turns to dust. It all depends on snow pack and spring temps though. There's still feet of snow on some spots of the ID/MT border today and it's been triple digits in the valleys for almost a week. Its been an odd year for weather..... I was looking at the T1 map and I'm surprised the route goes by Priest lake (where there is minimal single track) instead of taking advantage of the good single track above Moyie. I'm also surprised it doesn't touch the state line trail north of Mullan as that's possibly the best trail in N Idaho depending if you like riding shale or not. I'm also surprised they avoid the Sawtooth and White Clouds as that's some of the best riding anywhere. Is this always the route or does it periodically change? I've never really looked at the map til now and I'm kinda surprised of their route selection. https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QvP3rYm80wg/U2pw6Kcdu8I/AAAAAAAABmc/cFnFwqaX…

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mica.lagross wrote: I really need to find a job in Idaho and move the family out there! Riding in Maine is so-so. Most trails restricted to quads and... I really need to find a job in Idaho and move the family out there! Riding in Maine is so-so. Most trails restricted to quads and sxs'. Apparently dirtbikes tear the trails up too much for landowners. (Not a lot of public land up here)

Sorry, but all the real estate has been bought up by Californians already... 

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1st Gear Pinned wrote: Having ridden a bunch in the Boise Natl Forest, this type of trip would be a dream. I know I'd love to do it. I wonder... Having ridden a bunch in the Boise Natl Forest, this type of trip would be a dream. I know I'd love to do it. I wonder if a guy could get a full up ADV bike through all this? All the best to you GTM!

No chance.  Unless you are Chris Birch, Pol Tarres or Matthias Walkner.

Much of the Tour is as technical as it gets without being considered "extreme" and honestly if you haven't ridden in the big mountains of the West, some of it would probably border on extreme for you.

I haven't done the Tour from start to finish but I know the route and I've ridden probably 80% of it at one time or another.

1st Gear Pinned wrote: Having ridden a bunch in the Boise Natl Forest, this type of trip would be a dream. I know I'd love to do it. I wonder... Having ridden a bunch in the Boise Natl Forest, this type of trip would be a dream. I know I'd love to do it. I wonder if a guy could get a full up ADV bike through all this? All the best to you GTM! LungButter wrote: No chance.  Unless you are Chris Birch, Pol Tarres or Matthias Walkner. Much of the Tour is as technical as it gets without being considered "extreme"... No chance.  Unless you are Chris Birch, Pol Tarres or Matthias Walkner. Much of the Tour is as technical as it gets without being considered "extreme" and honestly if you haven't ridden in the big mountains of the West, some of it would probably border on extreme for you. I haven't done the Tour from start to finish but I know the route and I've ridden probably 80% of it at one time or another.

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1st Gear Pinned wrote: Having ridden a bunch in the Boise Natl Forest, this type of trip would be a dream. I know I'd love to do it. I wonder... Having ridden a bunch in the Boise Natl Forest, this type of trip would be a dream. I know I'd love to do it. I wonder if a guy could get a full up ADV bike through all this? All the best to you GTM! LungButter wrote: No chance.  Unless you are Chris Birch, Pol Tarres or Matthias Walkner. Much of the Tour is as technical as it gets without being considered "extreme"... No chance.  Unless you are Chris Birch, Pol Tarres or Matthias Walkner. Much of the Tour is as technical as it gets without being considered "extreme" and honestly if you haven't ridden in the big mountains of the West, some of it would probably border on extreme for you. I haven't done the Tour from start to finish but I know the route and I've ridden probably 80% of it at one time or another. 1st Gear Pinned wrote: I was raised in the West and have a lot of time riding in the mountains around Boise.  I'll give it a go anyway     I was raised in the West and have a lot of time riding in the mountains around Boise.  I'll give it a go anyway     

I think on a adv. bike, no matter what size (i ride a 1090) you'd be whipped after a day... These trails are just not adv bike friendly, although I'm sure a few have tried... 

I would sign up for that ride.

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I tried in 2021 - made it to D6, it's NO joke.  It ranges from hard to nearly impossible based on a number of factors like fires, mechanicals, nav mistakes and weather.

Get any of those wrong, or unlucky enough to get them thrown at ya, you are hosed.

The sheer amount of trail you need to cover in a day is one thing, do it day after day is something entirely different.  The problem arises if (when) you get behind, you either need to ride more mileage or get less sleep, both add up.  The days probably average 15+ hours average ride time.

Physical stress adds up, dump you bike on a sidehill (if you know ID you know sidehills) up in the mountains outside Leodore (look it up) and it could be a 2 hour ordeal in the sun, 30+ miles from civilization (small town), which is a 2 day walk if you can't recover your bike.

Weather is unpredictable, we had a 70 degree day outside of Salmon which turned to rat &$(# monsoon, sleet / driving rain, high 30's, very high winds and getting dark.  We were sorta lost and had to navigate back to the highway soaking wet in the dark, that destroyed our hopes of finishing.

Add in logistics of getting tires, food, gas, etc it truly becomes a balance of skill, luck and sheer tenacity.

Jimmy Lewis did it thought it was incredibly difficult, it's longer, harder and much more difficult now.

I'm on the rider list to give it another go this year!  

13 days, 2200+ miles.

You need a 5+ gallon tank, rear panniers and this year each team needs a saw.  My 2013 500 is 300(ish) pounds.  Outside Featherville in the Trinities / Sawtooths

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Never say never but it's just not doable.  There is some legit double black sections that you'd be hard pressed to get an ADV bike through and one mistake, game over, lots of exposure.

With a good buddy you could *probably* eek out an easier day, but spend 10 minutes here, 10 minutes there on an obstacle that you could pop right up on a std. moto and pretty soon you riding at night along with having ZERO room for error.

I'm not scared of sidehills, there were some in ID that put that to test, big time.  It's a mental thing for sure, but knowing one mistake could, best case, result in never recovering your bike unless you have a friend with a Black Hawk.  I'm being a bit dramatic, but that is in the back of your mind on some of that stuff, you could ride it easily when fresh on std. moto, but 50 pounds of crap, a big backpack, worn out tire and 4 hours of sleep the previous 3 nights makes things much more consequential.

Shiftfaced wrote: Tusk “street legal” kit has been installed, along with 6.2 Acerbis tank. Bike is a 2009 XCR-W 450 (6-speed, “wide-ratio” transmission). Still need a petcock before... Tusk “street legal” kit has been installed, along with 6.2 Acerbis tank. Bike is a 2009 XCR-W 450 (6-speed, “wide-ratio” transmission). Still need a petcock before I can ride it, but it is coming together quite nicely.

Nice bike, carb, kicker, pretty much an ideal bike for TOI IMO.  Looks clean too.

I have a 2022 500 I use for faster riding but picked up my 2013 specifically for the TOI since it has a kicker.  I found out 2 years ago that I'd never be out in the ID wilderness without a kickstart bike.  My 2017 250 EXCF had an electrical problem and the kicker saved my bacon until I could get it fixed.

Planning solo?  What is your plan for a saw mount?

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Oregon Comrade wrote: Nice bike, carb, kicker, pretty much an ideal bike for TOI IMO.  Looks clean too. I have a 2022 500 I use for faster riding but... Nice bike, carb, kicker, pretty much an ideal bike for TOI IMO.  Looks clean too. I have a 2022 500 I use for faster riding but picked up my 2013 specifically for the TOI since it has a kicker.  I found out 2 years ago that I'd never be out in the ID wilderness without a kickstart bike.  My 2017 250 EXCF had an electrical problem and the kicker saved my bacon until I could get it fixed. Planning solo?  What is your plan for a saw mount?

Looks like somebody is putting some thought into this!

I have moved on from the 450, and picked up a 530 EXC. I have a 6 gal tank for it, so that base is covered. It is a little bigger than the 450, but not by much.

I need a ProMoto/Fastway rack, and ALTRider soft panniers.

Collapsable saw was what I was thinking.

As for timing, I think it has to be late July/early August, but I am pretty flexible.

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Oregon Comrade wrote: Nice bike, carb, kicker, pretty much an ideal bike for TOI IMO.  Looks clean too. I have a 2022 500 I use for faster riding but... Nice bike, carb, kicker, pretty much an ideal bike for TOI IMO.  Looks clean too. I have a 2022 500 I use for faster riding but picked up my 2013 specifically for the TOI since it has a kicker.  I found out 2 years ago that I'd never be out in the ID wilderness without a kickstart bike.  My 2017 250 EXCF had an electrical problem and the kicker saved my bacon until I could get it fixed. Planning solo?  What is your plan for a saw mount? Shiftfaced wrote: Looks like somebody is putting some thought into this! I have moved on from the 450, and picked up a 530 EXC. I have a 6... Looks like somebody is putting some thought into this! I have moved on from the 450, and picked up a 530 EXC. I have a 6 gal tank for it, so that base is covered. It is a little bigger than the 450, but not by much. I need a ProMoto/Fastway rack, and ALTRider soft panniers. Collapsable saw was what I was thinking. As for timing, I think it has to be late July/early August, but I am pretty flexible.    

This year will have to be Aug based on snowpack, doubtful late July will work.  

If you want to do the 'official' ride you are required to have a chainsaw - DQ if not, per the man himself.

With as much crap as you'll have I don't think 10 extra pounds of bike is an issue - as long as it's reliable and easy to ride.  I wouldn't take a XR650, but the mid-weight open bikes are the sweet spot IMO, the carbed bikes like you have are the best.  After the KTM's a 2017 CRF450X is probably the best overall, kicker, carb, easy to ride, big tank options and reliable.

I did it on my 2017 250 EXCF on my attempte and spent way more time than I'd like on the transfer sections pinned WFO and I bet it had 20 hp at 10,000'

This year, with the snowpack, is probably going to be mid to late Aug....late Aug starts to get sketchy with storms and cold weather when you bump against Sept.

May be a chance that there is a warm spring but S ID is like 150% typical snowpack.  Even if snow melts the trails need to get sawed out which may be a latter than normal thing this year.

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Tour of Idaho T3

Discussion in ' Pacific Northwet - Where it's green. And wet. ' started by 2whlin , Jun 19, 2020 .

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Looking for input on Tour of Idaho T3 route. Anyone done it, have tracks and is it really big bike friendly?

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If you get tracks that include Independence Creek, that part isn't good for big bikes. Other than that it's all roads and maybe ATV trails.

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OrangeYZ said: ↑ If you get tracks that include Independence Creek, that part isn't good for big bikes. Other than that it's all roads and maybe ATV trails. Click to expand...
Was that your picture going around a few years ago of a 990 at the bottom of a cliff under 3 feet of water? Brokein2 said: ↑ don't ask me how I know. Click to expand...

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I'm not familiar with the tracks but I have recently ridden trails called Declaration and Ermine Ridge in the CDA National Forest. These are in the same area as an Independence Creek trail. We were staying at Gold Creek Lodge, which was fantastic. The guys there suggested Declaration and Ermine as they were the "easy" trails, easier than Independece Creek. Of course, some famous MX names were there, and I suspect for them they would be easy. For me, they were difficult. I was on an XR250R. I'm no expert, but I'm also not new to this. The off camber shale ledge with a 30' drop to the river was no joke. Good luck on a big bike. Be sure it's a bike you don't mind sacrificing to the Forest Gods.
PNWet said: ↑ The guys there suggested Declaration and Ermine as they were the "easy" trails, easier than Independece Creek. Click to expand...
OrangeYZ said: ↑ Was that your picture going around a few years ago of a 990 at the bottom of a cliff under 3 feet of water? You're not the boss of me! Click to expand...
Sooo..all good then
The route was great til it wasn't...you know when you have gone down something you can't get back up that the route is going to get interesting quickly.
Brokein2 said: ↑ The route was great til it wasn't...you know when you have gone down something you can't get back up that the route is going to get interesting quickly. Click to expand...

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Brokein2 said: ↑ No...my brother's missed the water and found the rocks and bushes - had to be taken apart and packed out in pieces. Click to expand...
MasterMarine said: ↑ Wait. Where are the pictures?? Click to expand...
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  1. The Tour of Idaho

    This channel is dedicated to discussions about the Tour of Idaho, T1 the Tour with the challenge points, tracking and jersey number eligibility. Login or Sign Up Logging in... Remember me ... Welcome to the Tour of Idaho Forum. by Martin. Started by Martin, 12-29-2015, 06:14 PM. 14 responses. 3,211 views. 1 reaction. Last Post. by Arizona Bob ...

  2. The Tour of Idaho

    Mark This Channel Read. This channel is dedicated to discussions concerning the Tour of Idaho, T4. The southern, 500 mile, lateral Tour of Idaho.

  3. Welcome to the Tour of Idaho Forum

    Welcome to the Tour of Idaho Forum. 12-29-2015, 06:14 PM. Welcome to the Tour of Idaho forum. Please be sure to read all of the relevant pages on MotorcycleJazz.com before asking questions here. 1 Photo.

  4. The Tour of Idaho

    The Tour of Idaho. Join group. This group is private. Join this group to view or participate in discussions. About. PLEASE READ BEFORE ASKING TO BE ADDED. This is the Facebook Resource for the Tour of Idaho. This group is for those planning a serious Tour of Idaho (that means self-supported, small parties, beacon tracking). The group is open ...

  5. The Tour of Idaho

    4. Be Cool. If you spend some much time here you will discover that it's a tight-knit community of friends. We have a lot of fun here - especially during Tour season. The back and forth that you will frequently encounter here is rooted in deep respect. You'd be wise to work your way in gradually. FunRus.

  6. Has anyone ridden the Tour of Idaho?

    Post a request in the NW forum. Lots of Idaho riders know these roads/trails. There is a thread there on the Tour Of Idaho. It is quite remote in places. This year some of it didn't open till mid July. While most of it is forest road, the roads are rugged and take constant vigil.

  7. Tour of Idaho

    I'm finisher number 50 and my run was in 2017. It is an insane adventure that will test you mind, body, and bike. Doing it T2 style is the only remaining option now since Martin has decided to wrap the T1 version up.

  8. Tour of Idaho

    Tour of Idaho and Martin shouldn't delete guys' postings (or limit the Facebook page/group for that matter) if Martin doesn't like the question or way someone else answers it. If a rider asks a question, and another rider tries to post an answer, Martin screens the question and answer and won't let either be posted unless he approves.

  9. Tour of Idaho update

    This Forum; This Topic; More options... Find results that contain... All of my search term words; Any of my search term words; ... XR400R Tour of Idaho update. By mkn, August 6, 2020 in XR250R & XR400R. Share More sharing options... Followers 0. Recommended Posts. mkn. Posted August 6, 2020. mkn. Members;

  10. 2023 T1 Participants and PLB links. Sign up here.

    Tweet. #1. 2023 T1 Participants and PLB links. Sign up here. 11-21-2022, 08:47 PM. 2023 T1 Participants and PLB links - Please read the followingNote: per PBR Monday 11/21/22 (watch this first), only teams I've already OK'd may register before 1/1/23. I team per day. First come, first serve.

  11. Talking Tour of Idaho With Creator Martin Hackworth

    The Tour of Idaho is a wilderness adventure that involves motorcycles. We have several versions of the Tour, but the most popular T1 is a 10-day route through the length of Idaho. The core principle of the Tour is that it is an unsupported ride and you cannot have any pre-planned help along the way. The reason for this is that it encourages you ...

  12. Tour Of Idaho

    Much of the Tour is as technical as it gets without being considered "extreme" and honestly if you haven't ridden in the big mountains of the West, some of it would probably border on extreme for you. I haven't done the Tour from start to finish but I know the route and I've ridden probably 80% of it at one time or another.

  13. MotorcycleJazz

    You'll also need to join the MotorcycleJazz.com forum to reserve a date. Dates are first come, first serve, and only one team is allowed to start per day. You must indicate your interest in the 2023 Tour by joining the Tour of Idaho Facebook group and forum no later than June 1st, 2023 in order to be considered for the 2023 Tour.

  14. Best Bikes for the Tour

    The place for questions or discussions about the most suitable motorcycles for the Tour of Idaho, T1. Please note, there is a difference between "this bike made it" and "this bike is just right." One is better than the other. ... If you search this forum you should come across a trip report from a rider who completed the Tour in 2019 on a ...

  15. Driving Tour of Idaho

    Answer 1 of 25: We will be touring the Northwest next summer. We will be coming from Jackson Hole and heading to Seattle, but we want to spend a week or so in Idaho.We are a retired couple with a couple health issues so it's definitely a driving tour. No...

  16. Mount Evans Guided Tour

    Recent Conversations. Timing Mount Evans / Mount Blue Sky Dec 31, 2023. Rehearsal Luncheon Oct 25, 2023. Mount Evans Guided Tour Jun 28, 2023. Dinner with a view Apr 12, 2023. ski trip Nov 17, 2022. Hidee Gold Mine vs Argo Mill and Tunnel Mar 13, 2022. Recommendations for things to do around Idaho Springs Nov 11, 2021.

  17. Tour of Idaho T3

    Search this forum only. Search child forums as well; Display results as threads; Useful Searches. Recent Posts; More... Home; Forums Home. Search Forums; Recent Posts; Resources. ... Looking for input on Tour of Idaho T3 route. Anyone done it, have tracks and is it really big bike friendly? #1. OrangeYZ, Jun 19, 2020 #2. OrangeYZ Long timer ...

  18. Idaho Forum, Travel Discussion for Idaho, United States

    Travel forums for Idaho. Discuss Idaho travel with Tripadvisor travelers. Idaho. Idaho Tourism Idaho Hotels Idaho Bed and Breakfast Idaho Vacation Rentals Flights to Idaho ... 12-Person Yellowstone Tour with kids? by Brian M. 2 Dec 31, 2023. by charlottem Idaho Itinerary Help Please. by girllovestotravel. 10 Dec 27, 2023. by girllovestot...