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@OzADVRider it's taken a few rides to get it to the point that I'm relatively happy with it. The suspension was built to carry somewhere around the 130/140kg,to perform when fully loaded, currently it's just carrying my 85/90kg, so it's always going to be firm...

The rock steps are Wild Dog Track, went by there 3 days ago, the gate is closed, which is a bit unusual...

@keepyourdatatoolsafe Cheers, pros and cons of riding solo...could have done with help digging the bike out of the mud in my "Year in review"

Definitely would have had my supervisor hat on, Aye, but you had it covered, Should be out for a morning tea this Saturday and to see how my jetting handles the heat, air-cooled bikes, 👍

Thanks, can't even imagine trying to do it with a bigger bike.

Was thinking similar at the time, Kriega, Giant Loop, a winch, a 4wd, had many things go through my mind at the time.

@@SqueakyBoot Gotta tell you though. Loved the digging in the mud footage because it wasn't me. Have a great 25

Thanks, 2025 will hopefully bring another stablemate for Doozer...Happy New Year

Cheers.🎆🎆

Cheers, all clicks done and it's sorted...

I realised you can keep playing in the mud, as long as you're happy to wash your own clothes (According to my wife)

@PaulMckernan-l2n That has crossed my mind over the last few rides...pretty happy with it at the moment...I just have to remember to note any adjustments ... Two Clicks Out...is an easy one...The suspension/springs was set up to be carrying at least another 50kg...so currently riding it unladen I'm "over-sprung"

@@keepyourdatatoolsafe Cheers, video coming soon of how I got in such a muddy mess.

@gregstone7194 Cheers, really appreciate the input...will consider the wrap up idea...Amblers was a bit crap when they first reopened, it was like bulldust which is not something we really see out this side of town...I'm hoping to get out tomorrow to have a look around after the fires, it's been pretty dry...was last out there about two weeks ago...did Diggers Track and Ratcliffe Track, they have some difficult sections, videos will be up in a couple of weeks...last ride was last weekend up in the High Country...there are some extremely difficult tracks out there...hope your Christmas was pleasant and Happy New Year...all going well the New Year may bring a companion for the DRZ400E

@lastdatabender cheers, it wasn't as bad before they graded it, seems the grading has loosened it up a bit...Amblers Lane has also been impacted by the grading...still a good ride...appreciate the comment and support

@joeyjoejoshabbadu7963 it's a great loop, cuts out the dirt roads and the possibility of meeting a 4wd bullbar...hope to get out that way tomorrow.

Thanks for the watch and comment...running 15/44 (Adventure Gearing) good on the Road/Tracks/Trails ... not really good for single track and the really hard stuff (bit too tall)👍

@@SqueakyBoot yes ok, i had a 2017 drz with 15 47 and it screamed at 80, then went to 15 44 and it didnt seem much better, ive had 19 bikes and the drz still is a sweet ride, im thinking about getting another and trying 15 41, as i only do main fire roads etc and trails, no single track. you have some great videos mate and a great area for riding, cheers mate, take it safe, Merry Christmas

I think we've been pretty fortunate with the weather, this day was a good one, both for the riding and for the outdoor coffee area to open ... Easter Monday track is a ripper...👍

Cheers ... been thinking about trying to put something together in the new year ... appreciate the watch and support.👍

@@Sargnort the Bullengarook 🔥 fire is the closest to Wombat/Lerderderg, was going to ride yesterday, but thought better of it...the Grampians is still out of control...going to be a hot dry dangerous ☀️ summer

Cross it in an upcoming video...it was deep...you'd think it would be difficult to lose a radiator in the mail, but it is christmas, some poor kid will be wondering what Santa got him when he opens the parcel.😂

Alpinestar say the Drystar lining is waterproof, and it's pretty good (for a while) unfortunately it's also pretty good once the boots filled up...

A couple of weeks after this (video to come) I went through (at 14:00) it wasn't much drier...got a little stuck.... I think the old bastards would approve... Have to get back out there when you return... have done a couple of good tracks in the last couple of weeks (videos to follow)👍👍

@@KDSADV650 the steepest part of XL Track is closest to the O'Brien's Croosing road...between Chettle Road and Mill Road it's mostly flat...there are plenty of rides in this area to test the capability of the KLR and to build up skill and confidence...plenty of rides to just get out and enjoy the bush...some of the best days are about relaxing and enjoying the ride.

Was only just thinking about the screen today, when I was returning from the high country...have seen a few with the spacers, may give it a go...will be interesting to see it fully dry...41 tomorrow, maybe that will help.

Love my Tech 7's...fit like a glove from the day I got them...may still need to get a pair of "non drystar" for summer...wet feet in 36 degrees wasn't much fun

@@OzADVRider I hate those diagonal sticks wet or dry...it amazes me how different one side of Wombat can be compared to the other regarding weather.

@@dalewyatt1321 no, I stick with road pressures front and rear...21psi...most of the time it works, and no pinch flats.

Some good demonstrations of slippery wet sticks (or small logs) ( especially with some bark still in them). Surely you have saved some other people from some bruises - good man! 😊

@@rond5323 just trying to do my best for the dirt riding community, many people learn best via demonstration.😃👍

@@SqueakyBoot I run 20 on the road but drop down to 12 in the dirt.

Always coffee time...hard to believe how different the weather is from one side of the range to the other, and how one side is so slippery and the other bone dry...this is why it's great riding out Wombat/Blackwood/Lerderderg.☕👍

Those little branches use to get me all the time. 3 of us were out there today, the 08,12,24. We thought we might have past you today, if it was you I didn't realise at the time or I would have stopped.

@@bazz6670 recognised the bikes as you came by, thought about doing a "U Turn" to say g'day but was heading home, not sure I would have caught up before you got to the end of Amblers lane.

@@SqueakyBoot Yea when we got to the end Andy said it looked like your bike, i also thought about turning back. we will have to catch up with you soon if you like.

Awesome ride, even with the commando rolls.

Considered turning around and chasing you down but thought that might be a bit weird...

1.5ks, at least you got out.

@@rond5323 Cheers, glad you enjoyed it, was a great day out.. appreciate your support

Was a good ride, every day out is a good day out...now that I have to ride on the weekend, it's generally busier at the coffee shop, but it's now just become part of my ride routine...I still like your idea of taking the "coffee fixings" to make your own.👍☕

I normally make myself a top notch coffee at home before I leave on ride. But I'll try Squeaks Post Office coffee one of these days.

@@julius8966 hopefully the coffee won't disappoint, I'd feel bad if you left your brew at home...riding is always better with a coffee break

Was out today, it's pretty wet in places, but it wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be, saying that 2 weeks ago it was all dry and dusty.

Cheers, I think I may have done Paradise Track in the past, prior to my UA-cam, but will check it out again and video the ride, I'm sure some of the viewers would be interested in it...👍👍

@@stevemason7790 Towards the end of the day it was getting tiring, but the moment you find another track, you find more energy, Like many of us, when you do what you love, it's easy to push through and keep going...appreciate the watch and comment...Cheers

@@joeyjoejoshabbadu7963 Yeah, the places you come across while playing in the mud.

I use DMD2 on my phone, mainly for the way the tracks are color coded...at a glance I can see what type of track it may be...to be honest I don't use it for planning or riding, it's just there because it's my phone, occasionally I will use it to mark a waypoint, so I can refer to it when I edit the videos...I don't plan my rides, I just ride and see how things go...this is at times a good and bad approach...when I get home I use three different mapping apps, so I can put GPS locations in my videos...this way it allows the viewers the opportunity to plan their own ride, knowing what/where or how difficult it may be... hope that helps.👍

Riding by myself I occasionally need to be "a little wiser", it's a struggle at times...I sometimes forget I'm aging.

Definitely, had it been a little warmer I would have taken a swim...it's these moments of exploring that I love.👍

The first two hills were hard enough to walk, wasn't keen to try to ride them...in a future video I find the other side of the second hill...it's one way in and one way out...the swimming hole /water fall spot was amazing, glad I decided to walk the track, otherwise I would never have found it...

Cheers, hope it helps...always good to be able to get your bearings and plan a day out.👍

No, maybe not, my excuse today was having a new front tyre fitted but tomorrow should be a goer.👍

@@OzADVRider it's drying out,as you're aware, it can get slick out there.

@@dalewyatt1321 yeah, should have just pinned it and hung on...still doubt I'd have gotten up...have had a few moments with that red/yellow clay out there, where you think camping out until it dries is the best option.

Slowly drying out in most areas...the red clay can be tricky...all worth it for a ride and coffee...☕👍

Amblers Lane is great, was better prior to the grading over winter, but it will pack down...nice hills and river crossing make it fun