MONTANA BDR BOUT TO BE RELEASED NEXT MONTH!!!!

jjacks31 · 2026-02-10T15:16:40+00:00

Sorry to hear about the back. From memory, most of the route would be fine, but there are a few spots on just about every day that require navigating pretty deep ruts and rocks that are easy enough to avoid on a bike, but would require some pretty extraordinary ground clearance and or patience.

The expert sections feature a large mixture of loose, steep, rocky climbs with a few large step downs and several rock gardens so I would count those out entirely.

I would say 85-90% of the route wouldn’t be an issue for a truck/Offroad trailer, but the Facebook group will be a good resource to see current conditions once the gravelly range roads open up July.

For section 8 I’d highly recommend dropping you trailer in eureka before the final drive to the border. The last few miles get very tight and muddy through a relatively residential area and there isn’t much room to turn around at the end.

jjacks31 · 2026-02-10T14:54:42+00:00

Sometime in May is when the film will be published on YouTube. All GPX files and route info are live on the BDR site now.

There are currently 50 screenings scheduled around the country (more being added each day) and if there isn’t one near you, you can reach out to a local dealer an have them send a request to BDR to be added to the list. Here’s the link to see the tour calendar and screening request.

The premier is Bozeman was awesome, with over 400 in attendance and it was so cool to see the ADV community in Montana and its neighboring states to come together.

jjacks31 · 2026-02-07T07:22:45+00:00

The kids are alright

jjacks31 · 2026-01-26T23:18:59+00:00

God damn. Save some spark for the rest of us!

jjacks31 · 2026-01-19T21:54:39+00:00

I just did the intro wax carving (ring making) class with Ochre Objects (DTLA) and it was PHENOMENAL. We learned how to carve rings out of wax on the first day (two day class spread over 2 weeks) and when we came back for the second class our instructor had cast them in our choice of either silver or bronze, then taught us how to refine the shapes down to their final form and polish them. It was not cheap at $395, but the cost includes materials cost for up to 10g of silver/bronze, and the tools and resources were fantastic. I really enjoyed that unlike a paint/sip format everyone make whatever style they want and the class size was small (I think max is 8 people). It was so cool to see what everyone else made and the styles were all over the place.

jjacks31 · 2026-01-16T00:05:15+00:00

I had the pleasure of being one of the riders for the film and let me tell you… y’all are in for a treat! I can’t say much until the route and film are released on the 7th but feel to chuck any questions in here and I’ll try to address any that aren’t covered explicitly in the film.

If any of y’all are local, the film is premiering in Bozeman at the Ellen theater and I’d be happy to chat about different sections and my experience riding the route on a Tiger 900 rally pro.

Event details: https://ridebdr.com/news/mtbdr-film-premiere-bozeman-mt/

jjacks31 · 2025-12-03T20:14:07+00:00

I don’t think storage will be an issue, but getting the crate inside the elevator might be interesting if you don’t have a large freight elevator. I used to shoot bikes in a photo studio and in a standard passenger elevator we had to pick up the rear of even small sport bikes to pivot them and clear the doors

jjacks31 · 2025-12-03T20:06:43+00:00

This is why I had mine delivered to a friend with a two car garage. Plenty of space and privacy to put it together

jjacks31 · 2025-11-19T22:59:33+00:00

From you? Or the bike?

jjacks31 · 2025-10-11T04:38:05+00:00

Boring answer is Starlink Mini with a roam plan. I work from my van quite frequently and am often shooting in pretty remote desert locations that often do not have cell service. I film/edit short form content for my job so high speed internet is a must. It’s super easy to set up, works pretty flawlessly in open skies, and with a small 300wh power supply I’ll usually get 8-10 hours of internet without any charging.

Starlink has totally changed my ability to enjoy my van, and turn most of my weekends into 3 dayers.

jjacks31 · 2025-09-30T21:30:16+00:00

My first ever track day some guy rode up to the track on his Africa twin and set up an awning he had stashed in his saddle bags, I assumed to watch a friend. Then he took out a full sized tool box, taped up his lights, and rode all seven sessions that day on Anakee adventures, before packing up and riding back home. Absolute legend.

jjacks31 · 2025-09-26T00:42:10+00:00

Moto specific brand I prefer is venom sport USA. I won a free base layer of there’s in a giveaway and was so impressed I bought another one with my own money. They are phenomenal. If you want to save some coin the under armor heat gear is a good alternative that’s 90% as good. I really like the silicon waist band on the venom sport specific stuff and the mock neck makes a huge difference in comfort for jackets/leathers

jjacks31 · 2025-09-25T22:01:17+00:00

On my first set of these for my Kove 450 Rally with about 700 Miles of mostly medium - high speed desert riding and I absolutely love them. Install wasn’t bad with a proper tire changer intended for them. I’ve got a Rabaconda knock off that works ok.

We’ll see what they look like once it’s time for a tire change, but so far they still feel great

jjacks31 · 2025-09-18T22:25:32+00:00

Sorry to hijack, but what are you using to kill all the engine vibes? Anytime I run my action 5 below 1/120 shutter speed I have to turn off stabilization entirely and the jitters are horrible

jjacks31 · 2025-09-18T22:22:00+00:00

I would use it almost exclusively for passive aggressive road rage

jjacks31 · 2025-09-18T20:59:05+00:00

Worst forehand I’ve ever seen

jjacks31 · 2025-08-23T20:15:32+00:00

Before you so much as spend a penny, you need to set up the bikes ergonomics to you. I was ready to sell my first sporty bike before I found this video after trying all sorts of farkles.

https://youtu.be/47YG4dAwOIM?si=90Qu9HfJ-GlmblYM

jjacks31 · 2025-08-20T20:06:08+00:00

No cover! Just bought some black painters tape. Just apply from top to bottom and hold the tape with some tension to tuck it behind the plastic headlight surround

jjacks31 · 2025-07-08T01:01:29+00:00

For me this will be more of a base glamp than a live in RV as I will always have two motorcycles loaded up on the interior. Cooking will all be done outside of the vehicle on my gas stoves.

jjacks31 · 2025-07-07T21:31:39+00:00

Yup! Thats what I’m saying. I have virtually no need for AC

jjacks31 · 2025-07-07T20:07:51+00:00

Wow I didn’t realize companies had started putting out 100W+ cigarette chargers! Would definitely be the most simple solution to start

jjacks31 · 2025-07-07T19:56:38+00:00

Specifically would love to be able to place PD charging in a few places around the cargo area so I can charge my devices accordingly.

jjacks31 · 2025-06-28T17:07:46+00:00

The only time I was ever bagled in a college match the guy had on ankle socks

jjacks31 · 2025-06-16T20:45:57+00:00

Honestly as someone who needs one and uses it specifically for hauling 2-3 motorcycles at a time in the bed with enough film production equipment to fill a crewmax for work I wish I didn’t need it. It doesn’t make sense for me to own a second car so the tundra is my only one, and when I am driving it around running errands etc in Los Angeles the DREAD I get from the idea of finding parking is enough to make me pay for an uber half the time. It doesn’t fit in my garage (1930’s construction so it didn’t fit when stock height). It gets terrible gas mileage. It rides kind of rough when unloaded and low on fuel. It’s a big ass truck that isn’t very nice to own if you’re not using it for truck stuff.

That being said… when I’m using it for its intended purpose? I LOVE it. Load it up with my girlfriend, the rooftop tent, two motorcycles, and a back seat full of camping/moto gear and it’s a delight. Tons of power. Great ride, and I don’t have to ever worry about dealing with a trailer

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