BDR input wanted

Duct Tape

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Hi there.

I have a 3gal IMS tank on my WRR. For the CABDR I also brought 3 additional cans ("Givi TAN01 Outback Jerry Can"), around 0.7g each. Three cans proved overkill, next time I'll bring just two.
 

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ScottRNelson

Mr. Dual Sport Rider
I have a 3gal IMS tank on my WRR. For the CABDR I also brought 3 additional cans ("Givi TAN01 Outback Jerry Can"), around 0.7g each. Three cans proved overkill, next time I'll bring just two.
What is the furthest you went between gas stops?
 
Sorry for a dumb question, but what is a BDR?

Thanks.

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ScottRNelson

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They went out of their way to find the more scenic back roads in each state where they've developed a BDR. And they've figured out gas stops so that a normal adventure bike isn't going to run out in the middle of nowhere.

As an example, I took the route that my GPS suggested between Lowman and Yellow Pine in Idaho. It was interesting, but less than half of it was a part of the IDBDR route. Then I did it again on the official route and it was much more interesting (and more difficult).
 

buellistic

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Do they have something against Oregon?
 

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Do they have something against Oregon?

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my impression is BDR.org got the idea from OR:

Oregon Back Country Discovery Routes

Comrade Arturo said:
Introduction:
The idea of a back-country discovery route and the inspiration for the BDR movement was the Oregon Back Country Discovery Routes (www.oohva.org)

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Duct Tape

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What is the furthest you went between gas stops?

If I recall correctly I think we went about 140 miles one day. Usually it was 100-120 miles between gas. Still, getting lost was common and it was convenient to have the flexibility to explore a bit without worrying about range.

The Death Valley sections require some extra planning if you don't have the largest tank, but can be done.
 

matty

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I learned something new today.

So where are the GPS maps that I can stick in my Garmin for these Oregon routes? I have the full set for all of the other states that Butler Maps put together.

And I notice a big blank area for the part of Oregon near me. No fair. :x

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I think the Oregon BDR folks used to offer tracks with a paper map purchase ,but I don't think they do that any more. You could probably find some on advrider or gpsxchange.

As an aside, the paper maps are little different than the other butler maps, they are 8 1/2 x 10 maps of sections of each route bound together in a binder. Sort of like an atlas. I found them a little confusing, but I like big giant fold out maps and I'm also easily confused:laughing
 

GirlScout500

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Oregon BARF transplant chiming in on this epic thread!! I'm in the process of planning my IBDR trip for this year: end of June/Beg of July 2021, and it sounds like the start of a joke: A Sailor, A Surgeon, Oregonians, and an Angler. Three bay area friends are driving to the Boise area (staging area TBD)- two carpooling in a truck w their thumpers- one riding his street bike from SF. Two Oregonians (myself included) driving from Corvallis and Portland together to Boise-area in my Ridgeline+Kendon trailer with our thumpers (I'll be on my 500exc).

We are aiming to ride N to S, so our buddy will Sherpa us in my Ridgeline+Kendon w all the motos to the North to start. Then, down we go!

I'd love to meet up with fellow riders, ESPECIALLY fellow BARFERs.
 

GirlScout500

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...P.S Oregon was the "start" of all the BDR's, which is why it's managed differently:

"OREGON BACK COUNTRY DISCOVERY ROUTE
The Oregon Back Country Discovery Route was created a few decades ago by Bob & Cheryl Greenstreet as a concept to promote managed travel in the backcountry. This route is not managed by our organization, but we remain grateful for the work they have done to promote this type of travel. All questions about this route should be directed to the OOHVA that currently manages the Oregon Route. Our organization does not have immediate plans to be involved in the offerings of the OOHVA, but we have offered to help them at any time they would like to collaborate with us. We respect their decision to manage the Oregon route in the manner they see fit."
 
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