Black Bear Pass, Full Length, Dirtbike, XR650L

Full trail length video of my Black Bear Pass run. I am riding a stock XR650L. My bike is jetted stock for Ohio.

[drjdvm]

Did this 2 years ago on a 800 GS. Along with some friends (KTM 1090, KTM 990 and KTM 350). Walked the bikes down the steps but was able to ride the rest of it. You know how I know that your video is very representative of the ride? My hands were sweating just watching it!! Almost like I was there again. We were so freaked out that by the time we hit the falls we just kept going rather than stop for pix. Just wanted to get off the freakin' mountain!! Thanks.

[billcotton]

I know I will never get to ride this, but your vid made me feel like I was, Thank You!!!

[Desert]

Great video. I've been riding for 52 years. Lots of off road races. Owned about 30 bikes. You made that look easier that it is. Good narration also. I liked what you said about switchbacks. Way to go. That area with the waterfall would've made a bunch of people walk ahead for a look but you just kept rolling on through.

[WRjockey]

RIP Mr. Goff. Sad to see that he died in a traffic accident, actually three years ago TODAY, April 13, 2021. Happy that he got to enjoy these beautiful rides through Colorado.

[llshamelessll]

Damn that Honda reliability... Please do this on a KTM so we can watch you ride faster, get to top, Break down and have to fight off bears. This video could have been so much more exciting...no blood, no screams of terror..Damn You Honda!

[bluedolphin]

You made that look at lot easier than when I do it, and I'm glad no one can hear me talking to myself.

[mt-nvjd]

Sitting here on the couch, 41 minutes in, and I need to stop and have a beer. I'm worn out.

[davidsnipes]

This is one of the first videos I have seen that shows how steep it can get. Well done.

[twosnjuk]

Never get tired of watching videos of the Black Bear Trail

[aparkes]

Fantastic video. Wish I could like it 100 times. The San Juan mountains are so breathtaking. Also, you get major credit for the Menards gloves!

[jamesfairmind]

Chad you were very composed coming down those steps. I did in 2015 on a 690 and I had my heart in my mouth every inch of the way.I had 50 lbs of luggage on at the time too.

[davidtorre]

I think you picked the perfect bike for this kind of adventure riding. As capable as my 500 exc, yet as manageable as a 300 Rally! Too many videos of guys picking up their heavy bikes, or guys like me dedicating spleens and kidneys on our TOO light adventure bikes. Thanks for the video and taking us along for the ride.

[tumbleweed-life]

At one point on the video you was apologizing for your shaky camera work well I think the video looks great especially considering you going downhill over boulders right next to a cliff. On one of the downhill switch back my right hand was grabbing the imaginary front brake and my right foot trying to find the rear brake. lol

[buddywilson]

Would love to take my XR650L on that run! Great video. How fun!!

[seabiscuit]

Good skills, confident rider, legendary machine!

[buddywilson]

I just bought a new XR650L. I can't wait to do some rides like this. Awesome video; thanks for posting!!

[stephtraveler]

Thanks for this. Convinced me two up on a Vstrom, even with knobbies, aint gonna work....

[TDubsKid]

I might have to ride this next summer!

[scottr]

was watching a festival vid from telluride and thought about when I rode this on a 84 xr500 back in the early 90's..googled it and was thinking that doesn't look right until i realized you went the opposite way that I did ..haha, nice memories.

[billcharlene]

That view is INSANE!
Awesome vid bud!