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No Jake in this video.

It really is!

I wouldn't suggest running a large desert race style tyre, anything over the 120 width I found to rob a lot of power from the 300. If you're having a serious crack, I'd go with a front mousse/ rear UHD tube combo.

I haven't owned this bike for over 2 years now but by memory there was nothing unusual or weird feeling about the gearbox on mine.

Thanks for watching. I've just purchased a quad lock set up minus the wireless charging as my phone doesn't have that ability. But my dash has usb charger so no problems there. I've really been enjoying using the GAIA app.

Not sure. I don't think so. I bought it off a guy in Townsville who's had it since near new

She's still going well and has knocked off a few good adventures since then. I'm still not sure exactly what that was for? Maybe to help block the sun off a gps unit. I've removed it and haven't noticed a difference yet.

@@loveoffroadaus awesome

It would be a safer option to do that.

Glad you enjoyed it!

@@loveoffroadaus i did indeed👍

Yep amber/rose tint works great in desert conditions, in the video I specifically speak about a yellow tint lense which I've had bad experiences with in the past.

Glad you enjoyed

Hi, I don't have his buisness number sorry. His buisness name is Fuel Torque. Check out his Facebook page I believe his number should be on there. facebook.com/www.fueltorque.com.au?mibextid=ZbWKwL

We didn't actually time them. For me I'm quicker on a 4 stroke than 2 stroke. Unsure about Jack as the 350 was sprung about 30kg heavier than his bike.

I probably forgot to add the complete map in when I was finished. It was one big ride from Townsville to Toowoomba in Queensland, Australia. About 1800km all up, almost the complete length of the state.

Was a great ride and very interesting to see all the different parts of queensland

Thanks for watching

They DRZ's are bullet proof and perfectly suited to that type of riding. People bag on them when comparing them to new age enduro bikes but in my opinion the DRZ is better suited. Smoother and mellower power which doesn't tire you out but also teaches you to carry momentum and flow through the tracks. The soft suspension is really good when your riding for 6-8hrs a day, sure you could hit things faster with newer style suspension but you'd also be physically wrecked by lunch time. Bulletproof design, we rode these bikes through seat deep water multiple times without drowning one of them, I know the newer model KTM's easily drown with their open air box design. Personally I'd rather do this sort of riding on a DRZ rather than a KTM, but that's just my preference. I think your overall enjoyment on a cape tour mainly relates back to the tour company running the show, people on your tour (guides and customers) and your attitude on the tour (positive attitude and taking in the scenery and moments ad they come)

@Love Offroad thanks so much mate , really appreciate it , l have a klr which l do enjoy on the dirt ,nothing too rough , thinking of something lighter for a bit more fun , l tried the crf300l, l wasn't impressed, l no spring chicken 😀 maybe l will try the drz 👍

Based on everything I've heard from people who've ridden/ owned the crf300. It's quite overpowered and weighs the same as a drz400. The ABS on it can cause some issues for offroad as well. The only real positive seems to be low seat height for shorter people.

@@loveoffroadaus l will leave you alone after one more question , should l be concerned about the drz still running a carby ?

Don't stress mate, doesn't cost me anything to reply or try to help out. No I don't think so, once you have it jetted properly (they are very good stock) you won't really need to adjust it unless you start doing mods like exhaust or opening up airbox, or unless you have massive changes in elevation. The beauty of a carby they are easy to fix and can't really go too wrong. On the other hand when a fuel pump shits itself your stuffed.

It was great. A suggestion I'd have for anyone thinking about trying adventure riding. Don't over think it/over plan it, map out a rough journey and go and give it a crack, you'll have some of the best times of your life and witness some beautiful parts of the country.

It did cross my mind. But looking up the specs the bar was the same as the stock KTM bar which I enjoyed. I think the high bar feeling was more related to seat height. Possibyl the Gas Gas was a touch lower than other ktm models I was used to.

@@loveoffroadaus thanks for the prompt reply 👍

Wild crash and surprisingly they both walked away laughing

What's the best one you've done that you'd suggest for other riders?

Thanks for watching. Hoping to get out and so more adventure riding around SEQ

Thanks for watching. That kit was custom made through Willmax graphics.

@@loveoffroadaus thanks mate

@@ildoc66 I can't find a reference number, but I'm sure if you send them a message they'll have it on file.

@@loveoffroadaus thanks

Thanks for watching. It was a great ride

Never heard of him

I have run a GT desert tyre before ( can't remember the model number) it was pretty similar looking to a Michelin desert tyre and held up well during fast style desert riding. Don't get overly stressed about a Michelin desert tyre or a big desert tyre in general, they are a bit overkill for the average guy especially if your regular riding doesn't require a desert tyre, you may end up getting stuck with a near new expensive tyre after the race . I did 2000km of prerunning on a dunlop mx71 set up a few years ago.

I think the issues are more noticeable if you are heavier than what they are sprung for. I think it's around 75-80kg. You'll also notice it more if your riding faster rougher style riding vs slower technical style riding.

@@loveoffroadaus Interesting. I am around that weight range with gear so I might be fine for me and my riding style.

Yeah it's definitely worth giving the fork a few hours to break in and see how you like it.

Pre delivery is normally just putting the bike together and giving it a once over, they also remove alot of the European restrictions before handing it over. The bike comes with a few small extras ( manual, tool kit, some of the rego gear depending on how the dealer sells them)

I have all the necessary safety gear, all of it is top of the line. The only thing is body armour which I don't run because I don't like the feeling of it and I don't believe it does much more than protect from gravel rash / scratches.

Thanks for watching, Interesting to know that. I was wondering if I pronouncing it correctly. its a very nice area.

Thanks for watching. It was on a GOPRO 10, I think setting were 4k in Linear mode. I'll have a check tonight and get back to you on the song name.

The first song is "Last time around" by Jake Schlegel

They are great for this type of riding, handled everything we threw at them and could still ride them at a very good pace.

That's pretty cool, thanks for watching

Thanks for watching, it was an awesome adventure and has really gotten me keen for some more adventures.

Before I sold the bike I was running and open cartridge set up in the stock forks, turns them back into an open chamber design and worked a treat for trailriding and enduro. They felt as good as mine fully set up closed cartridge forks with kashima coating, while the CC's can handle a bigger hit, i found they needed to be ridden much harder ( my 90% sprint pace) to feel good. Where as the open chambers felt better the more tired i got through a big ride. I think that set up from Dave at suspension matters was better value for money than 6500 cartridges.

Hi, yes the molded exhaust is louder but I'd be pretty confident it would still test under the spec to race. It's quiter than an aftermarket with spark arrestor in it.

I totally agree, thanks for watching.

Thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching, it was a great adventure and learnt lots along the way. Yep very hot, day 2 was mostly +36⁰ the whole day.

Glad I could help

Thanks for watching. Definitely do it, it's a great part of the country and unreal riding.