I really like the lack of drama. Many other channels would have had " Savanna bleeding out in the middle of the desert. I can't continue. Is this the end?" I much prefer "Slight change of plans. Just nipping off on a 1000km detour for a bit of maintenence. Keep calm and carry on. Oh look Giraffes!" :-)
I'm an African .I see my brothers and sisters who are obsessed with materialism...He e Gucci this,Louis Vuitton that...There is a young lady having loads of fun on a 🏍 ...Water...just a few snacks...and educating us on some places we haven't been.Sometimes people waste precious energy on useless stuff. This is nice .I watch most of her videos cause I see wonderful places...It's very refreshing...Thank you so much...
I didn't know those forks had no springs in them, yikes. Did the right thing getting it fixed right away. Nice 390 Adventure they had there, I have one of those, great bike, lightweight, fast, 300km tank and handles any road. Carry on.
As a photographer that early morning ride out from your accommodation was just STUNNING. The light from the side shinning on specific hills! And those golden fields! WOW! I literally clapped as I was watching it. LoL Great work editing Noraly.
There are many versions of what is a biker. This young lady is, I think, the best version. Someone who truly loves riding, does it on such remote locations and difficult roads and found a way to successfully do it full time. So admirable.
I was thinking how fortunate she was. I don't even know anyone where I live in Florida that well knowledgeable and equipped so everyone calls me to do stuff like that lol. And I learn by being forced to do everything myself.
Shout out to the mechanic ! From now on I´ll check my Forks regularly and bring a piece of sandpaper on longer Trips ! He was very friendly and made shure his customer can understand& gets educated about the own bike. I love that . Details like that can safe your Ass while alone on the ride ! big LIKE ;-D
Noraly, I love these episodes as much as the nature rides. It's really nice of the shop workers to allow you to record them. That was man who loves his job. Thanks to the Yamaha shop for taking care of Noraly and Savannah. I live in rural Colorado and it's always weird to drive/ride back into the cities. Now back to the desert for you! Thanks, Noraly! 🌵🌵🌵😎
That mechanic was awesome. Very intelligent and knows what he's doing. And we all are happy that Savanah is fixed and ready to fly again.. And yes, It's kinda weird to see you riding in a city 😊
When you had the steering head bearings replaced in South Africa, i commented that there are 3 weak parts in the crf250l. Steering head bearings, cam chain tensioner, and left front fork seals. It would be wise to invest on a mamual cam chain tensioner now that you have fixed 2 out of the 3. Keep safe.
Your videos are SO enjoyable to watch. Addictive to say the least. You’re so positive and inspiring. Well done for keeping it free of swearing. We recommend you to everyone we know.
One suggestion about the fork seals, what I can recommend for you is that you make yourself a little plastic scraper up and clean your dustseals every now and then, it will prevent that the dirt gets to your actual fork seals that quick.
Noraly, you stopping trying to help those people (plus your editing skills) is why I watch this channel. You are always happy and positive: and I admire that.
How awesome of you to care and help the bakkie with a flat tire amongst your own challenges. Your attetetude, spirit, and laugh or 'giggle' caries you '-and me' thank you and good luck....
Nice to see that you got some good and fast service from the Yamaha guys in Windhoek! There is a very nice route out of Windhoek towards Solitaire down the C26. Take it! You will be blessed with some stunning views over the Namib.
I am a mechanical engineer. I also had a desert bike in the state of Nevada of the U.S.. I love the explanation by the mechanic of why he is doing what he does. 🙂👍
You can tell a lot about a mechanic by the way he treats/keeps his tools 🛠⚙🔧 A true technician!! 👍 Kudos to @Yamaha Windhoek and Tommy Gous 👍✔ Thank you for taking care of our Intrepid Traveler.
She needs to. Savannah is her lifeline effectively. Having trouble in the middle of nowhere hundreds of miles from civilization is surely a serious one.
Oh that poor stranded family with flat tyre!!! Stuck in the sticks!!! Noraly cldn't you report their dilemma at that first garage you came to???!!!! Can see they're good folk just by their pet dogs & lovely kids... Loved the curiosity of little boy... Dogs too... Hope to goodness they're OK...????!!!!! Is nobody else unsettled by this???!!! Hope some good soul sees this asap and comes help them... Anyone knowing them - pse give an update Re their outcomes... PSE!!!
Good on you for stopping to help the stranded motorist. 👍 Love the way you talk to the wildlife.. " 👀 Giraffes!! Hi guys!!" Now we have our own Dr. Doolittle! 😁 Old nautical prayer: "Wishing you Fair Winds and Following Seas" 🤞
What a pleasure it is to listen to my countrymen and remember how much pride and care they took with their work. Great outdoors people who love working with their hands!
Noraly, +1 on "your motorcycle is your partner" and "mental attitude" for long distance and ADV riders. Glad you found such a good mechanic to fix Savanna.
Hi Maybe you could take one bolt from each of the 3 other wheels and they could drive nice until they find new ones🤔 Stay safe and keep doing more girlpower and amazing videos. Best regards
It's easy to take a nut from each wheel if needed in a pinch but the bolts on those are typically pressed into the rotor and a pretty big job to remove. Plus it seemed stripped out on the one giving them trouble but we can only speculate. EDIT: The bolts are actually studs to be clear.
When changing an alloy wheel for a steel spare wheel. You should check if the wheel nuts need to be changed because a steel wheel is thinner and sometimes the alloy wheel nut will bottom out , which if tightened will strip the thread.
@@pimpmobile4369 , really? I could have sworn she was on the Atlantic Ocean which is the west side of Africa. Should I have said southwest? Or is Africa broken up into regions as well as countries?
Really feels weird and funny knowing that you drove past my house😂😂😂 Fun fact though, you know more about Namibia than I do... I've learned and seeing a lot of beautiful scenes through your eyes. Thank you🙌🙌
I've had that happen with a different youtuber, it's so strange to be watching someone you sorta think of as just "somewhere else" and just go "oh that's a cool pla-wait, I know that place, it's across the street from here... wait what?"
Surely some will criticize the fact that you did not fix the shock absorber before, but those who really travel by motorbike know that there are a thousand variables and things to keep under control. Especially if while traveling alone you are also working, telling and filming everything. And often it is not possible to bring everything you need to fix everything. You also stopped to help those people in the car 👏 unfortunately not everyone does. You are a great inspiration and it is wonderful to see how you face every little or big difficulty with a smile and with the desire to move forward no matter what, and above all regardless of what others may think. 💪
A detour of 900 kilometers to get to the workshop. Namibia is truly a great and magnificent country. I was very pleased to read your review of “Savanah”! It is clear that you love her 🥰. Good that you take care of her so she can take care of you! Thanks for the ride, and as always; the best regards from Denmark 🇩🇰
You are amazing trying to help others for that too is also part of the spirit of adventure. And yes the roads in Namibia are unforgiving and you have your priorities right to get Savannah in good order. Good mechanics too!
Noraly, thanks for providing a real world channel. You give us hours of great pictures of places most of us will never travel and you never try to make a “drama” out of your dramatic adventures. As a motorcycle rider I love your spirit and absolutely incredible spirit. Keep up the great work!!!
Giraffe 🦒 will wreck your dialogue every time. Glad you are taking care of that fork seal before it got worse 👍 Yes, it’s weird to see you in a city too. We got so used to that vast desert and big sky and those drop dead gorgeous drone shots but are happy wherever you take us 😁
Another great episode. Wow did that mechanic at the Yamaha shop know his stuff well done to him for getting Savannah fixed so quickly. Stay safe Noraly xxx
Itchy Boots is a very patient rider with high level patience that is overshadowed only by her optimism. Very incredible rider and fantastic videography. I so enjoy the travel videos. Thanks for sharing.
Noraly you won’t get to read this but...if you get a damaged thread on wheel nuts in the desert there is a temporary fix to get you into town. Strip a rag down to individual loose threads. Wind a thread (or 2 twisted into thicker cord) then wind the cotton onto the damaged part. Being careful to wind the right way around. Then wind the nut carefully back on capturing the cotton as a packing all the way in. The wheel spanner will prove when it gets tight and you can get going. If the nut is stripped on the inside you can take one good nut of another wheel which is good enough to get into town..in the old days when water pipes were made of iron plumbers would pack the threads with hemp.
The guy was a professional that did you seal, and it was very lucky that they had the right size in stock Noraly. Cleaning out brake rotor, any oil in the rotor holes, pads, will get the stopping power back. Yep, I'm glad you didn't have to stay too long in the city. For me three people is a crowd. Socks and new African scarf are on the way. Thanks again.
Yes, that mechanic working for Yamaha has made Yahama proud! Well done! And Noraly, again, always enjoy to watch your videos... Keep going! Ride safe always.
tech tip for everyone driving their car in these remote places: if/when your bolts/nuts/wheel studs have stripped or damaged thread try to find a piece of electric wire inside the car. Strip the wire to get some of the copper strands out. Use those copper strands to wrap/wind around the damaged thread of the strut or bolt. Then screw the damaged bolt with the copper strands wound around it back in to fix the wheel. The copper is a soft metal and will deform and fill the voids left when the steel threads got damaged. Don't over tighten the bolt or nut. But this temporary fix will get you to the next workshop. This temporary fix also works for sparkplugs and oil pan plugs. If you really want to be prepared for this kind of situation you could also put a rol of copper TAPE in your emergency tool kit just for situations like the red pickup truck had to deal with. The tape will do the same job.
😮Paradise the scenic route hard still worth it. I owned silver Honda 250 XL in 1972 what a machine I was 25 years old at the time this bike never ever let me down simple no fancy electronics bikes were still very raw and basic but very strong and reliable. I get VERY NOSTALGIC wben I follow you up the mountain passes. you must try ONGELUKSNEK PASS just outside MATATIELA it exits at TELEBRIDGE on the way to RHODES known for its great trout fishing population under a hundred souls .You must do a little research on that area worth it Keep safe blessings regards Paul van Niekerk xxx .
Hi Itchy, yes you are so right always prioritise a problem like fork seals as that could be very dangerous very quickly. Wow what a nice bloke and a good mechanic to boot well done. Jon🇦🇺
There she is!! Many don't realize the climate change in a desert. It can get cold, have all sorts of storms, rain and snow... a real wonder of nature. No mention on how great the Lodge was. Now the causulty of Savannah. Off to the day, off on the road, ride careful. Good show using the law of roadside help. Great motorcycle wisdom. Never realize how long 2 x 3 min advertisements can be. Hope Savannah has a good mechanic and is healthy again. For all the rough riding she is holding up well. Just heard about the Blog on Savannah. Looking forward reading this. Aw those German mechanic tips...always love the garage clips. Hope you go back to the last lodge, in the Namib Desert. Have a safe 400+km ride. Enjoy ... Ride careful... Stay safe ...
I hope you had the seals replaced in both forks, if one is leaking the other will be soon. I can't believe the guy didn't recommend dust boots for the forks, especially in that environment. Good Luck
You're absolutely right that you have to trust your machine. You can't enjoy your journey if you don't. Loved the mechanic. Knowledgeable and personable. And I noticed....not a single dislike for the video!!!!
The way to fix a situation like that where you have stripped wheel lugs is to remove each hub one-by-one and then, using a hammer, knock out one lug and then put the hub back on. That way, you end up with three good lugs on every wheel. Then you drive easy until you get to the next town where you can purchase new lugs with nuts and have a mechanic restore the three wheels with three lugs and replace all lugs in the wheel that had been damaged. It takes a lot of time when you're on the road like that to accomplish the job but it's effective. If you don't have a hammer, put a nut on the lug flush to the outside of the lug and use the lug wrench to knock the lug out. driving the lugs back in is easy. Probably the most difficult part is removing each hub in order to drive out the needed lug.
@@selcukcilek555 - those are guards, gaiters are very rare on U S D forks probably because they prevent the legs from being washed / air hole lets in dirt and water that close to the road. from looking around there does seem to be a dust sleeve available which fits over the seal area.
A get you home tip for a loose or stripped thread is to wind some electrical wire around the thread and force the nut back on. If no wire is around a strip of tin can will do.
I would love to travel with you. I love how you remain calm and always loving what is. I love your sensibilities. I'm almost 80 years old so I can only live vicariously. I love where you are and dream of being out in that area just exploring and loving life.
What stunning landscape. I think the most beautiful scenery encountered on "our" journey thus far... though our ride in the volcanic area of Chile was spectacular, as well. And then there was our exploration of the coast of southeastern South America......and Sani Pass. And Norway was so stunning so.. well carry on. Woo hoo. Got my buff ordered yesterday!!!
To check the fork bumpers regularly for damage is key when you ride in Rocky Sandy stuff all the time. A roughed up surface is like rasping for the seals. A small slice of sandpaper so smooth the forks is an easy way to last the seals.
as a retired motocycle mechanic, ( re living the good times i had in the trade ) i would have replaced the seals on both forks aswell as the dust seals and the oil in both sides at the same time, i know it's an extra cost but it makes both sides the same and balanced, hopefully you won't be replacing any more in the near future, great video by the way, looking forward to more of your vlogs.
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I really like the lack of drama. Many other channels would have had " Savanna bleeding out in the middle of the desert. I can't continue. Is this the end?"
I much prefer "Slight change of plans. Just nipping off on a 1000km detour for a bit of maintenence. Keep calm and carry on. Oh look Giraffes!" :-)
and of course there would be all over the first screen "Extreme !"
I'm an African .I see my brothers and sisters who are obsessed with materialism...He e Gucci this,Louis Vuitton that...There is a young lady having loads of fun on a 🏍 ...Water...just a few snacks...and educating us on some places we haven't been.Sometimes people waste precious energy on useless stuff. This is nice .I watch most of her videos cause I see wonderful places...It's very refreshing...Thank you so much...
Sometimes? Except for a small fraction, people ignore the wonders around them and drown themselves in the mostly mediocre phantasies of authors.
It will get worse when 'civilisation' increases...At a certain point, civilisation is so far developed that humans do not count anymore.
My brother i think you hit the nail on the head with a big big hammer
I love watching her videos, because she goes to places that I dream about.
So are you referring to all Africans in all the 54 countries.
What a legend. He fixed your seals perfectly. Did not mind being on Camera. Well done Mate. Yamaha should be proud of you.
Looks like Fakkie Gous Son? Or at least a family member. Great job young Man!!
Honda!!! Not Yamaha.
@@phil6506 yes good job fixing a Honda in Africa! All the same Japanese stuff.
I didn't know those forks had no springs in them, yikes. Did the right thing getting it fixed right away. Nice 390 Adventure they had there, I have one of those, great bike, lightweight, fast, 300km tank and handles any road. Carry on.
@@Roadghost88 Very common to have spring in one fork leg and damper in the other...
I wonder if Yamaha in Windhoek realize the value of this skilled and talkative mechanic and how much free advertising they got
Expert mechanic with a great sense of humor and willingness to share what he is doing. That dealership and region has a winner there!
You can go hang out in most workshops in sa/nam if you're curious, just don't try and be a knowitall ahole.
@@rztrzt - lot o them about...
Lol, custumer in workshop is caled backpacka some times, just in the way.
Over here in lawsuit land the customers have to stay in a cage till the job is done.
Namibia has some of the best mechanics I have experienced. When you can get replacement parts for weeks, you learn to fix.
Your mechanic was impressive!
Knows his stuff.
What he knows is not in a manual!
He mentioned that he trained in Germany- that explains it!
He had something quite rare in a mechanic, he gives a damn about his work.
One tip, you could have taken one bolt from all three other tires, then all four tires would have had sufficient bolts to drive carefully.
@@ffarmchicken Completely agree. Very few people who would like to be thorough and take pride in their work.
Loved the mechanic! He deserves a UA-cam channel with repairs tutorials .
As a photographer that early morning ride out from your accommodation was just STUNNING. The light from the side shinning on specific hills! And those golden fields! WOW! I literally clapped as I was watching it. LoL Great work editing Noraly.
The sun on that mountain the orange color Beautiful
There are many versions of what is a biker. This young lady is, I think, the best version. Someone who truly loves riding, does it on such remote locations and difficult roads and found a way to successfully do it full time. So admirable.
The mechanic was very knowledgeable.
Lol....thats true🤣
I was thinking how fortunate she was. I don't even know anyone where I live in Florida that well knowledgeable and equipped so everyone calls me to do stuff like that lol. And I learn by being forced to do everything myself.
I’m stealing that heat gun trick lol
…..and now simi-famous.
@@whichgodofthousandsmeansno5306 So true!! I have been forced to learn in order to service my bike as well
One thing that you will notice in Namibia, is how clean the roads and streets in the City and Towns are.
Maybe 😂
Cleaner than in most South African towns, at least.
@@garymostert4811 ex german colony 😉
You could say it's like they were sandblasted clean.......Lol
Cleaner than most Western United States cities.
And now we have the Itchy Boots Road Rescue Service!
@Gesetze sind Opium fürs Volk They used to …
Leaves the family to perish at the side of the road...Oh look, a Giraffe😜
@@tetedur377 was going to suggest the same but you got there first!
@Gesetze sind Opium fürs Volk yep, me too.I hope she phoned for help.
well done Yamaha for having a good bike shop there
Shout out to the mechanic ! From now on I´ll check my Forks regularly and bring a piece of sandpaper on longer Trips ! He was very friendly and made shure his customer can understand& gets educated about the own bike. I love that . Details like that can safe your Ass while alone on the ride ! big LIKE ;-D
Noraly, I love these episodes as much as the nature rides. It's really nice of the shop workers to allow you to record them. That was man who loves his job. Thanks to the Yamaha shop for taking care of Noraly and Savannah. I live in rural Colorado and it's always weird to drive/ride back into the cities. Now back to the desert for you! Thanks, Noraly! 🌵🌵🌵😎
Noraly is the best, she has a good heart and a truly inspiring adventurer . Greetings from India
Namaskaara From Karnataka 🙏
@@odaadu-4463 Namaskar sahòdara
Noraly has lots of charisma and infectious enthusiasm, for adventure. Her nice Dutch accent makes for very easy listening. 👍
Glad to see Savannah back in fine form !! Mechanic was a true pro 👊🏻👏🏻🍻🇨🇦
That mechanic was awesome. Very intelligent and knows what he's doing. And we all are happy that Savanah is fixed and ready to fly again.. And yes, It's kinda weird to see you riding in a city 😊
IT WAS NICE AND KIND OF NORALY TO TRY TO HELP THE FAMILY WITH THEIR PUNCTURED TYRE 👍
That mechanic was really good and nice at the same time :)
isn't that normal human behaviour - to be nice?
@@thetessellater9163 This is the 21st century. Any decency is branded old school and laughed upon.
"Today is a Long day" but you Take your time counting girafs and helping other people with their car! Deeply relaxed Like a Buddha, great to watch!
When you had the steering head bearings replaced in South Africa, i commented that there are 3 weak parts in the crf250l. Steering head bearings, cam chain tensioner, and left front fork seals. It would be wise to invest on a mamual cam chain tensioner now that you have fixed 2 out of the 3. Keep safe.
Great Bike Tips ✌
Does the right side have only the spring; no oil??
@@thetessellater9163 it also has oil. Just a few ml. less than the left side.
@@thetessellater9163 Exactly! if the left side is U/S the right side is not far behind it.
You sound like an expert 👍🏻👍🏻
Love how that kid in blue looked into the camera! 🤗
Your videos are SO enjoyable to watch. Addictive to say the least. You’re so positive and inspiring. Well done for keeping it free of swearing. We recommend you to everyone we know.
One suggestion about the fork seals, what I can recommend for you is that you make yourself a little plastic scraper up and clean your dustseals every now and then, it will prevent that the dirt gets to your actual fork seals that quick.
That red mountain as you left in the morning was spectacular! So beautiful. And giraffes in the wild. Wow.
Oh wow ... 500Km in one day on a CRF250, you are one amazing lady !
Cast-iron bum, indeed.
436 Km via the B1, which runs up the centre of Namibia from South Africa to Angola, from the Greenfire Desert Lodge to Windhoek; ref google maps.
@@thetessellater9163 but who’s counting.
She makes me feel like a total wimp, lol. What an incredible lady!!
If it aint Dutch....it aint mutch.....
I really hope that the family managed to get help or get their car fixed. It’s was really sad to see them stuck there while you waved them goodbye.
Noraly, you stopping trying to help those people (plus your editing skills) is why I watch this channel. You are always happy and positive: and I admire that.
How awesome of you to care and help the bakkie with a flat tire amongst your own challenges. Your attetetude, spirit, and laugh or 'giggle' caries you '-and me' thank you and good luck....
Nice to see that you got some good and fast service from the Yamaha guys in Windhoek!
There is a very nice route out of Windhoek towards Solitaire down the C26.
Take it! You will be blessed with some stunning views over the Namib.
I'm also in Windhoek, I'm enjoying your videos... Stay safe 🤗💖🙏💃
I am a mechanical engineer. I also had a desert bike in the state of Nevada of the U.S.. I love the explanation by the mechanic of why he is doing what he does. 🙂👍
That morning view, what an idillic place. Unique!
You can tell a lot about a mechanic by the way he treats/keeps his tools 🛠⚙🔧
A true technician!!
👍 Kudos to @Yamaha Windhoek and Tommy Gous 👍✔
Thank you for taking care of our Intrepid Traveler.
"Savannah comes first."
And fair enough too.
Look after her and she will look after you.
Time to go get Deno and keep creeping up from So America.
She needs to. Savannah is her lifeline effectively. Having trouble in the middle of nowhere hundreds of miles from civilization is surely a serious one.
@@kingcraven8056 According to her blog, Dhanno was returned in an awful condition. So won't make a road anymore.
Oh that poor stranded family with flat tyre!!! Stuck in the sticks!!!
Noraly cldn't you report their dilemma at that first garage you came to???!!!! Can see they're good folk just by their pet dogs & lovely kids... Loved the curiosity of little boy... Dogs too... Hope to goodness they're OK...????!!!!! Is nobody else unsettled by this???!!!
Hope some good soul sees this asap and comes help them... Anyone knowing them - pse give an update Re their outcomes... PSE!!!
Good on you for stopping to help the stranded motorist. 👍
Love the way you talk to the wildlife.. " 👀 Giraffes!! Hi guys!!" Now we have our own Dr. Doolittle! 😁
Old nautical prayer: "Wishing you Fair Winds and Following Seas" 🤞
Девченка, а столько проездила! Смелая, отважная, а может немножко и безумная. Дай тебе Бог здоровья и много , много путешествий. Привет с Беларуси.
Part of an old Irish prayer…” may the wind be always at your back”.
Keeps you happy, even though smelly.
And a fine epitaph for an old sailor who’s passed onto the great sea in the sky.
That is actually bad if you are trying to land a plane. That's the worst thing you want to see in that scenario. 😉
@@jorgemtds well Jorge…….she’s on a …hmmmm…what’s it called again ? Oh right. A MOTORCYCLE.
That's what kite flyers say to each other, except may you have a warm wind on your back...
What a pleasure it is to listen to my countrymen and remember how much pride and care they took with their work. Great outdoors people who love working with their hands!
Noraly, +1 on "your motorcycle is your partner" and "mental attitude" for long distance and ADV riders. Glad you found such a good mechanic to fix Savanna.
What a beautiful sunrise wow 🤠
Hi
Maybe you could take one bolt from each of the 3 other wheels and they could drive nice until they find new ones🤔
Stay safe and keep doing more girlpower and amazing videos.
Best regards
It's easy to take a nut from each wheel if needed in a pinch but the bolts on those are typically pressed into the rotor and a pretty big job to remove. Plus it seemed stripped out on the one giving them trouble but we can only speculate. EDIT: The bolts are actually studs to be clear.
Bolts probably damaged by the corrugated roads. They can break cars in half over time. 4X4 with a strong chassis like land rover can cope better.
@@rodneyshepherd9120 You mean LandCRUISER 😉
When changing an alloy wheel for a steel spare wheel. You should check if the wheel nuts need to be changed because a steel wheel is thinner and sometimes the alloy wheel nut will bottom out , which if tightened will strip the thread.
I thought adventure bike riders always have some helicoils in their pockets ;-)
that gorgeous sun rise made me like the video instantly
Thank you for another amazing episode in the vast emptiness of west Africa.
Southern africa
@@pimpmobile4369 , really? I could have sworn she was on the Atlantic Ocean which is the west side of Africa. Should I have said southwest? Or is Africa broken up into regions as well as countries?
@@Dave-sw2dm South West Africa what is known as West Africa is much further North
@@Dave-sw2dm yes it broken up into many countries like Namibia. Iam live here. It's actually south west africa werr itvis located :)
Namibia - South West Africa
Really feels weird and funny knowing that you drove past my house😂😂😂
Fun fact though, you know more about Namibia than I do...
I've learned and seeing a lot of beautiful scenes through your eyes.
Thank you🙌🙌
I've had that happen with a different youtuber, it's so strange to be watching someone you sorta think of as just "somewhere else" and just go "oh that's a cool pla-wait, I know that place, it's across the street from here... wait what?"
Good morning Noraly! Looking forward to another great Itchy Boots adventure.
Surely some will criticize the fact that you did not fix the shock absorber before, but those who really travel by motorbike know that there are a thousand variables and things to keep under control. Especially if while traveling alone you are also working, telling and filming everything. And often it is not possible to bring everything you need to fix everything. You also stopped to help those people in the car 👏 unfortunately not everyone does. You are a great inspiration and it is wonderful to see how you face every little or big difficulty with a smile and with the desire to move forward no matter what, and above all regardless of what others may think. 💪
The young bloke doing fork repair would not have thought when he went to work that day that he would be seen around the world in a few days
Wow my son is very obsessed with you and your bikes Alaska savannah with love from Zambia 🇿🇲👉🆗
Adventures at every turn! Child in blue staring into the camera made me smile. Good riding! no more fork seal blowouts!
A detour of 900 kilometers to get to the workshop. Namibia is truly a great and magnificent country. I was very pleased to read your review of “Savanah”! It is clear that you love her 🥰. Good that you take care of her so she can take care of you! Thanks for the ride, and as always; the best regards from Denmark 🇩🇰
Nice of the Yamaha dealer to take care of your Honda 👍😁 !
Regs from Sweden/Kent
❤❤👍👍👍 ... dear Noraly, we're waiting S8 too !!!
You are amazing trying to help others for that too is also part of the spirit of adventure. And yes the roads in Namibia are unforgiving and you have your priorities right to get Savannah in good order. Good mechanics too!
Noraly, thanks for providing a real world channel. You give us hours of great pictures of places most of us will never travel and you never try to make a “drama” out of your dramatic adventures. As a motorcycle rider I love your spirit and absolutely incredible spirit.
Keep up the great work!!!
You are amazing. Thx for your great videos and kindness.
Noraly, you are truly unflappable, beautiful inside and out! Thank you for sharing your adventures!
Giraffe 🦒 will wreck your dialogue every time. Glad you are taking care of that fork seal before it got worse 👍
Yes, it’s weird to see you in a city too. We got so used to that vast desert and big sky and those drop dead gorgeous drone shots but are happy wherever you take us 😁
Another great episode. Wow did that mechanic at the Yamaha shop know his stuff well done to him for getting Savannah fixed so quickly. Stay safe Noraly xxx
Ride hard 👊 Ride Safe 🤟!! Take care✌️
Itchy Boots is a very patient rider with high level patience that is overshadowed only by her optimism. Very incredible rider and fantastic videography. I so enjoy the travel videos. Thanks for sharing.
I am appreciate you....brave lady....i like sooooo much this episode....all the best....
Noraly you won’t get to read this but...if you get a damaged thread on wheel nuts in the desert there is a temporary fix to get you into town. Strip a rag down to individual loose threads. Wind a thread (or 2 twisted into thicker cord) then wind the cotton onto the damaged part. Being careful to wind the right way around. Then wind the nut carefully back on capturing the cotton as a packing all the way in. The wheel spanner will prove when it gets tight and you can get going. If the nut is stripped on the inside you can take one good nut of another wheel which is good enough to get into town..in the old days when water pipes were made of iron plumbers would pack the threads with hemp.
The guy was a professional that did you seal, and it was very lucky that they had the right size in stock Noraly.
Cleaning out brake rotor, any oil in the rotor holes, pads, will get the stopping power back. Yep, I'm glad you didn't have to stay too long in the city. For me three people is a crowd. Socks and new African scarf are on the way. Thanks again.
Yes, that mechanic working for Yamaha has made Yahama proud! Well done! And Noraly, again, always enjoy to watch your videos... Keep going! Ride safe always.
good morning Noraly, have good routes and lots of favorable winds
You are right, better to travel with a clear mind.
From Costa Rica, we love you!! Take Care!!🤙❤️
23:12 KTM 390 Adventure sighting!
Noraly has stole my heart and I want it back :) Always enjoy your videos. Brian
tech tip for everyone driving their car in these remote places: if/when your bolts/nuts/wheel studs have stripped or damaged thread try to find a piece of electric wire inside the car. Strip the wire to get some of the copper strands out. Use those copper strands to wrap/wind around the damaged thread of the strut or bolt. Then screw the damaged bolt with the copper strands wound around it back in to fix the wheel.
The copper is a soft metal and will deform and fill the voids left when the steel threads got damaged. Don't over tighten the bolt or nut. But this temporary fix will get you to the next workshop.
This temporary fix also works for sparkplugs and oil pan plugs.
If you really want to be prepared for this kind of situation you could also put a rol of copper TAPE in your emergency tool kit just for situations like the red pickup truck had to deal with. The tape will do the same job.
Thanks for the tip!
jfv65 you beat me to it. I was typing the very same !
😮Paradise the scenic route hard still worth it.
I owned silver Honda 250 XL in 1972 what a machine I was 25 years old at the time this bike never ever let me down simple no fancy electronics bikes were still very raw and basic but very strong and reliable.
I get VERY NOSTALGIC wben I follow you up the mountain passes.
you must try ONGELUKSNEK PASS just outside MATATIELA it exits at TELEBRIDGE on the way to RHODES known for its great trout fishing population under a hundred souls .You must do a little research on that area worth it
Keep safe blessings regards Paul van Niekerk xxx
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Spectacular sunrise with wild Giraffes 💖 Great mechanic 👍 how to fix the fork seal, Interesting family at roadside. May the wind be with you Noraly 🤩
Hi Itchy, yes you are so right always prioritise a problem like fork seals as that could be very dangerous very quickly. Wow what a nice bloke and a good mechanic to boot well done. Jon🇦🇺
Stay in the wind..wow thank you so much for sharing ....so inspiring...see on the road....👍🥰
Your travels are such an amazing advertisement for Honda they should send a tech out to meet you and replace those seals.
With the parts……..by helicopter…………if they have any sense!. What an advert for Honda this amazing journey is. Come on Honda😀
@@G58 - good point, or at least without fork protection !
@@G58 Yes, and putting the oil filled damper on the same side as the disk?!!? Holy fork, who came up with that gem!!!
There she is!! Many don't realize the climate change in a desert. It can get cold, have all sorts of storms, rain and snow... a real wonder of nature. No mention on how great the Lodge was. Now the causulty of Savannah. Off to the day, off on the road, ride careful. Good show using the law of roadside help. Great motorcycle wisdom. Never realize how long 2 x 3 min advertisements can be. Hope Savannah has a good mechanic and is healthy again. For all the rough riding she is holding up well. Just heard about the Blog on Savannah. Looking forward reading this. Aw those German mechanic tips...always love the garage clips. Hope you go back to the last lodge, in the Namib Desert. Have a safe 400+km ride. Enjoy ... Ride careful... Stay safe ...
I hope you had the seals replaced in both forks, if one is leaking the other will be soon. I can't believe the guy didn't recommend dust boots for the forks, especially in that environment. Good Luck
Feita a manutenção da moto, voltar às aventuras na areia.☺️☺️☺️🇧🇷
Hello Noraly, it's really exciting to watch your videos, it's getting more and more interesting. Keep on uploading.
You're absolutely right that you have to trust your machine. You can't enjoy your journey if you don't. Loved the mechanic. Knowledgeable and personable. And I noticed....not a single dislike for the video!!!!
Lovely, helpful people, everywhere Noraly goes. Very encouraging!
The way to fix a situation like that where you have stripped wheel lugs is to remove each hub one-by-one and then, using a hammer, knock out one lug and then put the hub back on. That way, you end up with three good lugs on every wheel. Then you drive easy until you get to the next town where you can purchase new lugs with nuts and have a mechanic restore the three wheels with three lugs and replace all lugs in the wheel that had been damaged. It takes a lot of time when you're on the road like that to accomplish the job but it's effective. If you don't have a hammer, put a nut on the lug flush to the outside of the lug and use the lug wrench to knock the lug out. driving the lugs back in is easy. Probably the most difficult part is removing each hub in order to drive out the needed lug.
🏴 hi Noraly
when you getting fork seals replaced get them to fit fork gatters great for your kind of travels👍
Gaiters, yes ! Good thing in hostile environment .
I am positive to have seen that Noraly's bike has some fitted already.
@@selcukcilek555 - those are guards, gaiters are very rare on U S D forks probably because they prevent the legs from being washed / air hole lets in dirt and water that close to the road. from looking around there does seem to be a dust sleeve available which fits over the seal area.
@@mc2594 I know mate. Didn't want to nitpick on the original message. I am aware that Noraly has upside down forks on her bike with guards mounted.
A get you home tip for a loose or stripped thread is to wind some electrical wire around the thread and force the nut back on. If no wire is around a strip of tin can will do.
Last episode - Wow !! 🇬🇧🏍
The giraffes were gorgeous. Glad you got Savannah fixed. That was a wise choice.
One thing about her, always positive.
Hopefully not with the coronavirus
I would love to travel with you. I love how you remain calm and always loving what is. I love your sensibilities. I'm almost 80 years old so I can only live vicariously. I love where you are and dream of being out in that area just exploring and loving life.
What stunning landscape. I think the most beautiful scenery encountered on "our" journey thus far... though our ride in the volcanic area of Chile was spectacular, as well. And then there was our exploration of the coast of southeastern South America......and Sani Pass. And Norway was so stunning so.. well carry on. Woo hoo. Got my buff ordered yesterday!!!
To check the fork bumpers regularly for damage is key when you ride in Rocky Sandy stuff all the time. A roughed up surface is like rasping for the seals. A small slice of sandpaper so smooth the forks is an easy way to last the seals.
Amazing ~ you and Savanna are in a bit of a serious mechanical riding situation, but you still stop to try to help others.
Good and correct choice to go go Windhoek to fix the problem.
Great to know that you have decent mechanics that can assist you on your travels.Thanks.
as a retired motocycle mechanic, ( re living the good times i had in the trade ) i would have replaced the seals on both forks aswell as the dust seals and the oil in both sides at the same time, i know it's an extra cost but it makes both sides the same and balanced, hopefully you won't be replacing any more in the near future, great video by the way, looking forward to more of your vlogs.
With the roads you travel im amazed your suspension has held up this long!
Nice work by the mechanic!! Savannah is all good again!
I just love how everything you see seems to amaze you. That's why your video's are wonderful.
You make it all so interesting ,just the way you relate to animals ,people and dealing with adversity ,great editing.