Expedition Dirt Sunrise - Tim and Kelsey Get Lost... (1 Viewer)

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We pack up camp and continue south through Utah into Arizona, as always lots of views and incredible backroads to enjoy, for the final episode in our great American motorcycle trip series. We hope you like this one and have enjoyed coming along for this bucket list trip. It has been quite a ride!

 

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We take our beloved FJ40, Tonto, out in the Arizona desert to stretch his legs, along with DirtSunset's Vintage Ford. We search for an abandoned cliff house we have read about. We are on a treasure hunt today!

 

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Everyone sees the positives of travel, but what are some of the downsides? In this episode, we get real and share the downsides of this lifestyle, full-time travel/long-term travel. We hope that sharing some of the negatives gives those of you looking to do something similar a little insight.

 

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WooHoo! We are international again! We are excited to take you along to explore a country we have never been to. Welcome to Vietnam! Our first stop is in the big city of Hanoi. Where we recover from our jet lag and do some walking and eating (the food here is incredible) before we head out on a two-wheeled adventure.

 

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Welcome back to Hanoi, Vietnam! It's time to say goodbye to the bustling city in this episode and hop on Two Wheels (Honda XR150's). We brave the crazy traffic to get out of the city and head for the mountains. We are keen for some fresh air and new sites! Come along!

 

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We head into the cloud forest, not sure what to expect. Kelsey gets her first fall out of the way, and we get the dirt bikes where they belong, on the dirt! There are steep tracks, dense fog, and lots of friendly locals. This is a full-blown adventure!

 

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We wander the backroads of northern Vietnam, where friendly locals and amazing views are the name of the game. We hit the Chinese border, learn the mud in Vietnam is no joke, and we even splurge on a fancy hotel in Sapa.

 

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We continue along the Chinese border, there is a lot to see! Then the sun comes out, and wow is it amazing! Come along for some stunning views, and picturesque roads.

 

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Join us in Bắc Hà, Vietnam where our sunny weather disappears, and in its place, we get rain and mud. Kelsey finds she is a bit in over her head going up a muddy mountain, but despite all that we have a great time, and see some truly incredible stuff!

 

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We are feeling pretty haggard as we set out this morning. We take on more mud, the water wreaks havoc with our electronics, and Kelsey is in for the ride of her life...We are glad to come away from this day in one piece!

 

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We find ourselves in the touristy region of Hà Giang. Police, tourists, crowds oh my! We can't wait to get away (it is really pretty!).

 

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We leave the busy towns behind and get back to the rural Vietnam we love. Kelsey tries to keep it together on one of the most terrifying rides of her life.

 

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Welcome back to Hanoi, Vietnam! It's time to say goodbye to the bustling city in this episode and hop on Two Wheels (Honda XR150's). We brave the crazy traffic to get out of the city and head for the mountains. We are keen for some fresh air and new sites! Come along!

Is it normal for them to be going against the flow of traffic

 

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Is it normal for them to be going against the flow of traffic

Yeah, it all works out somehow haha!

 

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Yeah, it all works out somehow haha!

I would have an aneurysm

 

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Our time in Vietnam is winding down, but we do one last muddy adventure to see Angel Eye Mountain...and well, it turns into quite a day!

 

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We install a Donaldson Powercore air filter and airbox into the 200 series. A couple mods were needed, but still under an hour and a half install. This was a while back so an update video will be coming soon. Suffice it to say, this thing eats a lot of dirt. We're only about half way on the airflow indicator towards a new air filter being needed. (That's with running trails for work, 8 to 10 hours a day, 5 days a week.)