I enjoy some other motorcycle touring channels, Itchy Boots, and several Australian ones. But, for me, nothing beats this one for the way the story and the pictures and the road are woven together, with no distracting ego, so that I almost feel like it's me doing this, going on a journey, exploring, and always in the moment.
Thanks for the kind words Rob, I am really happy you are enjoying the series. Hopefully you'll enjoy the rest of this one and the next longer series coming soon.
I think a lot people might ignore the fact you're up there on your complete lonesome... and that would worry the crap out of me if that was me! You're a star mate!!
I am used to being out there alone, that's why there is no crazy riding or pushing things. I ride well within my limits, because of the fact I am alone out there. I do ride with an EPB (Electronic Personal Beacon) as it's a must when riding alone. I hope you are enjoying the series, thanks for watching.
That is epic you're going to be out there exploring soon, have fun, take it easy to begin with and enjoy the process of learning if you haven't done a lot of it before, the small steps along the way are also a lot of fun.
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it, yes fun tracks, views are stunning. I probably need to hike more to keep fit enough if I come up against more step hill 😂
The videography is perfect, the switch into the next part of the journey with music, on point. Expecting the bike to get you there is only part of the ride, you have to point and get the bike and the gear there, so excellent riding !
While watching you ride the high country , I was thinking about my next trip away on the Himmy . Then I had to go out and mow the lawn , bugger . Cheers mate.
Well done Joe! The Himalayan has it's limits, but you made it work. Your work around just shows it can be done. My Son and myself did Barry Way (the opposite way) a couple of years ago. It was a terrific ride. I hope you enjoyed it. I am bias, but Victorian High Country is spectacular. Thanks again Joe for sharing your Adventures. 👍🙂
Thanks mate glad you enjoyed it. If I had know that section was so steep, I may have change plans and camped up there left some gear at the camp site and ridden the track. But good to know for next time. You're not bias the Victorian High Country is spectacular and one of the best places to ride and explore in the country.
It is beautiful that is for sure. Oh the fun of river crossing. Actually right after crossing that river there was a track to the left called the Crooked track and it crossing the river another 10 or more times. It would be a lot of fun.
Wouldn't mind betting you will be interested a bit more in the new 450 Joe ...... with your type of adventures it would probably be a great asset ...... great video again and awesome photos at the end ....... cheers ...
thanks mate, glad you are still enjoying the series. Yes that 450 will be interesting, just have to ask someone who has ridden it the change to where the torque is delivered has effect the tractorability of it as it is high in the rev range now.
Thanks mate That brought back memories of my last trip though there you are becoming a better off road rider keep the vids coming I'm really enjoying your adventures Mango
Himmy power !!! but you got there mate , loved it , you have inspired me to do a big trip this year from the uk down to the pyrenes mountains between France & Spain , once there we will ride 1000km mostly off road across the mountains , but ill only have one bag 45L , need to keep it light mate 😉, cheers Joe all the best
Thanks mate glad you enjoyed it. Oh man that sounds like an awesome ride, I have been in the Pyrenees before,I can imagine it would have some epic trails to explore and well the views are going to be mind blowing. haha yes there's words I need to follow keeping it light, I could probably lose some weight as l well which would help 😂 Have fun on that adventure it will be epic.
One of my favorite videos of yours, Joe! I love riding those forest roads, I also loved that well placed barb for GS’s 😊. I always find those drainage humps fun to ride over - often they have a little sand on the uphill side! I have often camped next to rivers and waterfalls, but what I find is, it’s nice for an hour, but then you can’t “turn off” the river noise! Where I camp you have to be mindful of bears wandering into camp and you’d never hear it camping next to a river. Question for you - do you disable the rear ABS when going down those steep hills? I can sometimes get it to turn off, but most of the time I end up with a sore thumb from pushing that button!
Thanks Sarah, I am glad you are still enjoying the series, we are lucky not bears here if you keep the tent done up all the time, most of the stuff that can kill you can't get it (well until you get into the north of the country and crocodile become an issue. I have pressed that button a heap and it has never worked. Not sure if I am doing anything wrong with my pressing technic, so you are doing better than me if you get it to work sometimes.
Yeah when you said you wanted to head up blue rag I had my doubts ha ha. But good effort. Please be careful cutting the right hand corners, more then one occasion I’ve found a 4wd coming the other way, and the new raptor owners thing they can go faster now. Great video man thanks for sharing
Yer was just following that GPX files, as you saw I had to much weight on for the bike, with out the weight all was good. If I knew before it would probably have been cool to camp closer leave all my gear then do the whole track, maybe next time. It's weird I am very cautious around corners but on the video it looks like I cut some, I think it is the wide angle lens as I was thinking it looks like I am on the wrong side, but the only time I ever cross the centre was if I could see clearly ahead.
@@freewayproject yeah cameras do that some times. Not criticism just seen a lot of bikes stuck under the front of a 4by. Since blue rag is one way in, one way out you should have just stashed your gear behind a tree somewhere.
Hi Joe, It was as good a trip (and video) as I hoped it would be. And yes, steep downhill is worse than riding uphill! I am sure I would have dropped my bike. I guess it is a confidence thing and I need to get in more practice. Isn't it amazing that in that stunning landscape there is hardly anyone about! All the best!
Thanks mate glad you enjoyed it. Yes I would love to be able to do a lot more practice on that sort or terrain too. Yes I was surprise I didn't see anyone up there.
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. Yes it's a fun track, I notice a few more tracks off it, the one at the river crossing to the left is Crooked River track is suppose to be great too, with a lot of river crossings. The blue Rag track I should have left my gear somewhere to ride that one. so If you have an under powered bike don't take to much gear like I did 😂
Great work Joe. You did well conquering Blue Rag. I think the guy I've seen doing that route in a 4wd went the other way so that steep section down from the top looked killer to get up. Anyway you've inspired me to go tackle it now. Time to book some accommodation for Easter. Excellent viewing as always. 👍
Thanks Andrew, glad you enjoyed it. Yes I think doing the whole Blue Rag would be fun, with out any great on my bike, I definitely had to much weight for that trail, but the other trails were easy and fun. Have fun when you go, I am sure it will be an adventure.
haha yes, way more comfortable to ride when you are deciding to put or puffer jacket on or not, probably the perfect temperature. On my way back through the Mid coast I ride a few track through that area, do you mind if I mention your channel if anybody wants to discover more tracks in that area?
Great video. You did well on blue rag track I have rode it a few times over the years. I never ride by myself when riding those tracks be careful buddy. Ride safe
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. Yes I stuck to the track I was told were easy to intermediate, especially when riding by myself I always err on the side of caution.
The Blue Rag was like not so fast boy, I am going to make you work for it haha. Next time now that I know, I'll camp close take all the gear off the bike and ride the whole track, it would be a lot more fun that way.
Thanks for the content Joe. Youve inspired me to get out there into the high country. I've got some time off work coming up so might take a similar route to what you've shown from Melbourne to go see some family in Canberra. Looking forward to the next installmemt. All the best.
You are welcome Luke, glad you are enjoying it. If you have a bit of time but don't want to do the climb up to the blue Rag, the rest of that ride is easy, just head straight to Omeo along that track from Dargo. and then see the next episode on Friday (if you're not leaving before then) and go along Limestone Road then the Snowy River Road which turns into Barry way on the NSW border, that takes you to Jindabyne.
Thanks mate glad you enjoyed it. Yes a few more horses would have been good, next time I might camp close, take off all the gear and ride it as it was way more fun once I took that gear off.
Nice country love to get down that way one day once again well presented and great viewing thanks for bringing this content to us to view, ride safe mate.
HEY, That's my bike :) Thanks Joe for another great inspiring video. I can't do as much of this as I'd like, but your videos give me a nudge in the right direction. Currently gearing up for an epic New Zealand trip IN March. 👍
@@freewayproject there is a R.E rally that I am going to in Wanaka. A bunch of us a riding the Molesworth station on the way down then m3eting up again in Wanaka mid march. Not quite geriatrics but aiming to be one day.
@@freewayproject there is camping but Im not sure free camping is allowed . We are riding through in one day, 11/3 staying near Hanmer Springs in a pretty nice camp ground, then I'm splitting off and heading over the Lewis pass and down the west coast, I'll be free camping for several days, then rejoining the group in Wanaka for the RE rally for two days then freedom to roam. You're bound to see plenty of RE bikes in the south Island in March. Mine is same as yours , colour, year etc. Its been s fantastic bike, a great way to see the country. Im keen to see as much as I can this trip, but not so much that its all a blurr so there'll be plenty of stopping and detours, checking out places and people of interest etc
@@LookoutLance That does sound awesome, I am looking for places to see so I'll look at Lewis pass too. Is there any information on the RE Rally that I could check out?
Hope you are enjoying it mate. Yes I mention in the first episode testing them out (the cheapest I could find) as I may have a project in the future that I'll need soft bags.
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it, that was a fun track, just remember if you have an under powered bike like mine don't take a heap of gear with you on the ride 😂. Oh there was a track right after I cross the river to the left, It's called the Crooked track and has a bunch more river crossing along it, it looks super fun and no vertical stuff.
Hey Joe Beautiful videography, but I have some bad news for you. I think you missed the spectacular part of Blue Rag. You came up North on Basalt Knob. track and then you turned right onto Blue Rag trail (down and up the steep bit where you dropped it). But you should have turned LEFT. That would have taken you up to Blue Rag trig point.... and the ride along that ridge top is "the money shot". Probably one of the most spectacular rides and vistas in the high country (if not Australia (In my humble opinion). Anyway, love your work. Brent
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. I was following the GPX file (still learning how it works) I had as I've got no idea where I am going there and I don't know anyone to ride with, but alls good I'll just have to go back again (I'm keen to) to do the whole track, and this time I won't take all the gear with me on the bike 😂, I'll camp close, leave there gear and then do it. I'll definitely check out the Trig point. I saw the Crooked River Track down where I crossed the river, that looked like it went up the river I am guessing it crosses the river a few time? I have you done that one?
@@freewayproject Yes, once you get the hand of gpx files, they are incredibly valuable. I usually go over the gpx files pretty closely the night before so I understand the terrain I'll be riding over and I can look for junctions or problem area. Blue Rag trig point is definitely much more fun to ride on unladen bikes... My last trip I did it unladen on my 701 and it was so much fun... but the trip before, I didn't know what I was getting myself into and I did it fully laden on my 1250GS and that was tough and scary. I don't think I've done Crooked River track. I've been there twice but only just scratched the surface. It's tough riding there, because if you take the wrong track, you can end up stuck in a valley with tracks that are too steep to ride out on both sides. Especially if you are solo... need to be pretty careful in High country.
@@brentbat Yes, that is why I wasn't game to get off the GPX file as where found the file, it said it was in the easy to moderate track range and as I was solo I didn't want to get myself in a situation I could get myself out of and the reason when I went through the high country earlier in the year with not GPX files or navigation I stuck to the main roads. Wow a GS would of been a hand full, the 701 sound like a lot better suited bike. I don't mind taking small steps, not pushing it too hard, just learning a bit more each time. I am having a blast exploring and learning slowly, it's the fun bit working it all out. Thanks for the information.
Hi Joe, thanks for another great video. What a beautiful country we live in. I can tell you I wouldn’t have been getting in that water either!! Keep up the great work 👍🇦🇺
Cool capture Joe. The Barry Way is a cool ride, nothing dramatic or hard - as you know, (my brother rode his Multistrada on road tyres all the way thru). Great scenery, just have to be wary of any oncoming 4WD Weekend Warriors or Adventure riders :{
Thanks mate, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Ahhh yes I heard normally there are pot hole on the northern edit as there are the weekend 4WDers using it a lot.
They were a big car back then, it would have been a handful to learn in. I remember being in a few. Funnily my dad had the last ever Kingswood to come off the Holden Assembly line, it was a WB ute with a flat tray white body. So have found memories of that car..
Mate there are no words to accurately describe how incredible your videos are! Even the part of me that wishes they were longer or there was more of them knows that they are infact the perfect amount :)
Awesome. You did well mate. Exactly the same tracks we're doing from Talbotville to the Bluerag trig in a month. Appreciate you putting the road names up as well👍. That looked like Birregun Rd you took from Dargo to Omeo?. I'm guessing you're already home now and look forward to your thoughts on The Barry Way. It's an awesome track and I hope you took the detour to McKillops Bridge.
Oh it is a fun track and nothing technical, I just need to lose some weight for the Blue rag 😂. I didn't record the track to Omeo but someone else just asked so I had a quick look at the map and these are the roads Dargo heading north for a few km turn right onto Upper Dargo Road, turn onto Jones Road (left turn stays on Jones RD), left onto Birregun road, left onto Upper Livingstone Road, left onto Cassilis Road. Right onto the Great Alpine Rd. I was thinking about the bridge, but left it for another time.
Oh I really want to ride those trails! I was actually thinking about buying a pack mule and riding some of the crownland trails here in Ontario. Again, Joe your videos make me so happy! Just beautiful! Mount up, ride on and take care Joe.
12:50 you wonder if the new Himalayan 450 might be a better option. When you get the chance to try the new one take note of the longer wheelbase vs agility, the lack of low-end torque, the more forward-leaning standing position, the vibration and the in-camera flicker of the digital display. The 450 is faster and torquier at the top end, but you might miss the slow off-road tractor tour of the 411.
Yes it would be interesting to see the difference, maybe one day I'll get a chance to ride one, for now if I want to go on trails that steep, I need to carry less and losing some weight would help 😂
Hi Joe. Rode my Himi down some of those side tracks you talked about between christmas and new year. Mcarthy Spur Scrubby Creek etc west of Waterford. Even lightly laden we realised we had probably bitten off more than we could chew. Like you find the down hills more challenging when the 200 kg weight seems to take over. We eventully made it out but have a new found respect for the high country. The Himalayan capabilitys still amaze me. Bike punches way above its weight. Anyway great vids .Right up their with Itchy Boots.
Thanks mate glad you enjoyed it. That sounds like a real adventure, glad you made your way out. From the sounds of it I made the right choose not to try the side track riding by myself and with to much gear/weight, you've made me feel better. I'll have to go back lighter and with people who know what they are doing.
Thanks Joe. Very enjoyable watching your adventures. Might be worth looking into a new camshaft perhaps just for a little bit more hp or as you said the 450....Stay safe.
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. Yes both great options, but there is a 3rd, I could lose some weight 😂 Thank you, it is greatly appreciated, and will go toward the next ride.
Hey mate. Check your cameras focus settings. It’s probably on Centre Point focus or something similar. See if it has something like Multi-Point focus. This should track you better and keep your bonce in focus. Loving the videos. Heavy metal has plenty of gatekeeper dicks. Ignore them. Plenty love watching you discover metal 🤘🏽
thank you as always Larry, it is greatly appreciated. Yes this area is amazing to ride, I did cross another take I have head of right after the river crossing, apparently it crosses the river 10 or 20 times up that track. SO much to explore in that area.
Some great country there, and some really remote areas too (hope you've got an emergency plan). Saw another video recently on blue rag, so interesting to see you come from the other direction. My father used to get great photos of dead snow gums which yours (although much bigger) reminds me of. Looking forward to future episodes as you get closer to my stomping ground... Cheers,
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. It is amazing country, Yes have extra fuel extra water spares etc (one of the reason I had issues getting up the hill the first time) and I have an EPB (electronic personal beacon) on me and take it very cautiously. I was following the GPX files and it was a fun trail with some different terrain and some great views. Yes there are some massive snow gums up there.
I do every second service as it is pretty basic, but I don't like to have someone who has been doing it for decade to go over the second time just incase they pick something up that I miss.
Good call not going up to the Summit, you turned right from Basalt N on BlueRag Range towards the High Plains, and that was certainly smart. The way up is not difficult but it's rockier and much steeper in few places. Oh, and apparently they moved the winter barrier (10:35 in the movie), that is a stupid place to put it at the end of that very steep climb, how exactly you turn if you just come up there?? Exceptionally filmed and narrated, as usually. Love it!!!
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. Yer if I didn't have all the gear with me, it would have been fun to do the rest, I should have probably thought of camping somewhere near by like I did in the Flinders Ranges on those steep tracks. But I'll just have to do it next time I am heading through now that i have a better understanding.
Another quality video Joe! Hands down best bike channel on UA-cam, for me anyway. I’m heading up that way in a couple weeks to do Limestone Rd, Barry Way again. Can I ask, what was the name of the track/road from Dargo to Omeo you took? Is it Birregun Rd? Looks fun
Hi Trent, I am glad you are still enjoying the series. Well if you want to see the condition of the roads, next episode I am doing exactly that. Here are the roads I took from Dargo to Omeo (they come up on any mapping app and even google maps): Dargo heading north for a few km turn right onto Upper Dargo Road, turn onto Jones Road (left turn stays on Jones RD), left onto Birregun road, left onto Upper Livingstone Road, left onto Cassilis Road. Right onto the Great Alpine Rd. Hope that helps. Apparently there is something to see on that track that I missed, someone said something like dogs Gravel I am not sure.
Magic Joe some beautiful views Just wondering what road you took from Dargo over to Omeo? Great places to ride looks like summer maybe time to go limit fog outs Great video thanks Joe Dave
Thanks Dave, glad you enjoyed it, yes it is beautiful up there. I didn't record the route, but I have a great memory for directions and maps so took a quick look at a map and this is the route. From Dargo heading north for a few km turn right onto Upper Dargo Road, turn onto Jones Road (left turn stays on Jones RD), left onto Birregun road, left onto Upper Livingstone Road, left onto Cassilis Road. Right onto the Great Alpine Rd. Hope that helps.
@@DavidGibson-se1ev Oh I did not notice that, I know I do miss things if I am randomly taking tracks with out researching them. But I am keen to go back and explore more, it a lot of fun riding in that area.
One thing that concerns me with the tracks you’re on - I spent some time in the High Country and the lesser driven tracks may not see a vehicle for days. Do you carry a PLB in case of emergency ? Might be a wise investment (just in case BUT hopefully never used). Ride safe. 😁👍
There are some riders out there who could get those big GS bikes up there. I'm not one of them. A DR 650? All day I could do it....but nothing much bigger, thats for sure....
Yes there are a lot of guys with skill that could take them up vertical goat tracks, I'd probably drop something that big in the carpark in the town at the bottom of the tracks and still be trying to get it back up on 2 wheels 😂.
I was thinking how you might show the incline without shooting a side view. Dash inclinometer? The bubble globe for cars would shake apart. What about a CyclClimb for push bikes - small and low tech.
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. I mention the reason in a previous episode, in the middle of the out back early in the morning riding in the dark with no moon, the gauge was so bright I could not see the road ahead as my eye could not adjust. I haven't got around to taking the tape off, as that was the only solution I could come up with at the time.
Great area to ride....little more HP would be good, but, those 80 HP bikes spin the wheel to easily....450 himmy would work.....klr 650 also has the tractor torque.....wonder how your bike would work with a recluse clutch...they stop any bike from stalling and make a smooth take off on a hill.
Yes it is a great area to ride. Yes I guess making sure the bike had that torque in the low end would be important for riding terrain like this. Or alternatively I could just lose some weight 😂
your thin enough...oh...you mean the bike...😂😂.....back in the 70's there was a bike, enduro style that had a 7 speed tranny....an extra low...then regular gears and then an overdrive...perfect set up.....if I had the money...what my mind could build. There is a bike built by an engineer in India that put 2 of your engines together and made a twin...cool...thanks for bringing me along for the ride.@@freewayproject
I feel a lot more relaxed now. Cheers. Do you have to pay for Gpx files? Still trying to learn navigation. I've got the free version. But.... um I've seen you in last couple of vids nutting your way though it. Maybe a vid idea..
Howay man, this is another account of me, I have a question, why not to run through another continent, should do the west Africa as well it's gan be challenging but this deserve it, from south Africa to head Morocco, many riders did it and many are doing the road, think about it
@@freewayproject keep in touch with the royal Enfield company to support you, also with fuel companies like Shell the coast lines are generally safe and cheaper, but you will struggle with the weather as well lol, best of luck marra
Do you have any problems with excessive heat of the bike❓️ I want to do most of the time climbs like in this video or more technical trails . I tink I will mount some fans on the oil cooler. What do you think ❓️
If you seen the first video in this series I was riding in 48°C and had no issue, my phone shut down form the heat, things started melting but no issue with the bike. In the first series I road through a sandy desert in 43°C + heat, no issue. I rode much steeper and more technical climbs in the second series (no great on the back this time) and again no issue. So from my experience I didn't need any cooling in those conditions.
I just have a question, are you mandated to know every part of your motorcycle before riding through an adventure? I meant should you be a mecanician in case of you stuck somewhere and be able to repair your engine??
It's not mandatory, but wouldn't hurt. You should know the basic and have enough spare parts. Definitely before going remove your tyres and put them back on so you're not doing in the dirt in the middle of no where for the first time (have spares for both wheels and patch kits leavers etc). Know how to change spark and have spare, have a chain break, have extra oil, oil filters, all tools for your bike. There are basic mechanic courses that are designed to give you the skill to get yourself out of trouble.
Hey mate, I have used the in gear technic before going down hill, the only issue on this one is the angle was that steep I couldn't touch the ground (normally I can get both feet flat). But was all good on the way down. Just the way up, I need to lose weight 😂
Yer I could lose weight off the bike and off me too 😂😂😂 I should have probably camped near by and ridden it without the gear like in the Flinders Rangers, then it would have been a lot of fun. oh well next time.
You don’t own the road or the tracks so you should always stick to the left side. Especially with corners. Or you will be hit by. 4wd or another bike. And yes it happens a lot up there.
Thanks for the information mate, the camera does skew the view, and only was on the right when it was clear of on coming vehicles and was safer than the left side.
I enjoy some other motorcycle touring channels, Itchy Boots, and several Australian ones.
But, for me, nothing beats this one for the way the story and the pictures and the road are woven together, with no distracting ego, so that I almost feel like it's me doing this, going on a journey, exploring, and always in the moment.
Thanks for the kind words Rob, I am really happy you are enjoying the series. Hopefully you'll enjoy the rest of this one and the next longer series coming soon.
Is this 3 or 4 times that I've watched this?
Still not sick of it.
Thanks Joe.
I’m glad you are enjoying this one and the series. It definitely a place I’ll go explore again
It's always a pleasure to listen to your commentary just basic description with out the f word being used to describe everything cheers Wayne
Thanks Wayne, great to know you are still enjoying the series.
I think a lot people might ignore the fact you're up there on your complete lonesome... and that would worry the crap out of me if that was me! You're a star mate!!
I am used to being out there alone, that's why there is no crazy riding or pushing things. I ride well within my limits, because of the fact I am alone out there. I do ride with an EPB (Electronic Personal Beacon) as it's a must when riding alone.
I hope you are enjoying the series, thanks for watching.
Been watching your beautiful videographies for quite sometimes. Inspired by that, so just bought a 2017 himalayan, cant wait to do what you do Joe.
That is epic you're going to be out there exploring soon, have fun, take it easy to begin with and enjoy the process of learning if you haven't done a lot of it before, the small steps along the way are also a lot of fun.
Testing tracks, breathtaking views, rewarding solitude. Thanks for taking us along for the ride, Joe.
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it, yes fun tracks, views are stunning. I probably need to hike more to keep fit enough if I come up against more step hill 😂
The videography is perfect, the switch into the next part of the journey with music, on point. Expecting the bike to get you there is only part of the ride, you have to point and get the bike and the gear there, so excellent riding !
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it, they have been a lot of fun to make.
Hi Joe, a great film and commentary. I feel like I'm there with you. Sunning countryside.
Thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed it, There are a few more episodes, actually there 3 series, they may make more sense if watching in order.
Enjoyed much again your videos, take care buddy, anxiously await the next. Rob U.S.
Thanks Rob, glad you are still enjoying the series. Another 4 episodes in the one then the next big series.
Very interesting country views.
Ut us a specials place to explore, I hope you enjoyed it.
While watching you ride the high country , I was thinking about my next trip away on the Himmy . Then I had to go out and mow the lawn , bugger . Cheers mate.
Well I definitely think take the next ride into the high country, especially now that the lawn is mowed 👌🏻
Total headblast, looks way better than the English winter!
Yes I haven't spent a winter in England but from what I understand, yes the Victorian high country would be more fun and more chance to be dryer.
Fantastic Joe, enjoy Barry Way....Cant wait to see it
Thanks JB, glad you enjoyed it, yes Barry way should be fun, from what I have heard it is a lot easier.
Another wonderful series. What a Beautiful country. Thank you for the ride.
Thanks mate glad you enjoyed it. Yes it is stunning.
Tractorability. Yay. Perfect Himalayan word for conquering the blue rag!! Congrats Joe. Love your footage and fotos. Annie
yes she is a tractor, not sure if Tractorability is an actual work but in my head it seams right.
Beautiful country ❤️
that it is, stunning.
Well done Joe! The Himalayan has it's limits, but you made it work. Your work around just shows it can be done. My Son and myself did Barry Way (the opposite way) a couple of years ago. It was a terrific ride. I hope you enjoyed it. I am bias, but Victorian High Country is spectacular. Thanks again Joe for sharing your Adventures. 👍🙂
Thanks mate glad you enjoyed it. If I had know that section was so steep, I may have change plans and camped up there left some gear at the camp site and ridden the track. But good to know for next time.
You're not bias the Victorian High Country is spectacular and one of the best places to ride and explore in the country.
The old EGGS truck would have made a great Black&White , as well as that bare white tree, still pretty cool in color though. 👍
yes it would have Terry, no idea why I didn't get the camera out 🤦🏼♂️, I'll have to get the shot next time
@@freewayproject I can't count the number of times I've done that, passed up an opportunity to shoot a great subject, it happens.
Great video and beautiful places. Hope to travel in Australia some day. By now I also enjoy my Himmy travelling in Argentina . Nice experiences!
thanks mate, great to hear you enjoyed it. Argentina would be amazing to travel through.
Beautiful. Also, you’ve become quite the expert at these river crossings hahaha
It is beautiful that is for sure. Oh the fun of river crossing. Actually right after crossing that river there was a track to the left called the Crooked track and it crossing the river another 10 or more times. It would be a lot of fun.
Such beautiful views!
Thank you it is greatly appreciated. Yes the views are amazing.
Hi Joe, another great episode in your adventure. Keep on travelling.
Thanks mate, yes it was a lot of fun in that area. I am glad you are enjoying the series.
You're wetting my appetite again Joe....great stills and awesome tracks. Love your adventures
Thanks mate glad you enjoyed it. Yes the tracks in that area are awesome, I can’t wait to go back.
Wouldn't mind betting you will be interested a bit more in the new 450 Joe ...... with your type of adventures it would probably be a great asset ...... great video again and awesome photos at the end ....... cheers ...
thanks mate, glad you are still enjoying the series. Yes that 450 will be interesting, just have to ask someone who has ridden it the change to where the torque is delivered has effect the tractorability of it as it is high in the rev range now.
I wish we had this type of terrain in Queensland, awesome video as usual Joe.....
Thanks Glen, glad you enjoyed it, yes it would be awesome to have these type of trails in QLD, we'd be out there ever chance we got.
Thanks mate That brought back memories of my last trip though there you are becoming a better off road rider keep the vids coming I'm really enjoying your adventures Mango
Thanks Mango, glad you enjoyed it. I am aiming to become a competent off road rider, just enough ability to explore 😁
Himmy power !!! but you got there mate , loved it , you have inspired me to do a big trip this year from the uk down to the pyrenes mountains between France & Spain , once there we will ride 1000km mostly off road across the mountains , but ill only have one bag 45L , need to keep it light mate 😉, cheers Joe all the best
Thanks mate glad you enjoyed it. Oh man that sounds like an awesome ride, I have been in the Pyrenees before,I can imagine it would have some epic trails to explore and well the views are going to be mind blowing.
haha yes there's words I need to follow keeping it light, I could probably lose some weight as l well which would help 😂
Have fun on that adventure it will be epic.
One of my favorite videos of yours, Joe! I love riding those forest roads, I also loved that well placed barb for GS’s 😊. I always find those drainage humps fun to ride over - often they have a little sand on the uphill side! I have often camped next to rivers and waterfalls, but what I find is, it’s nice for an hour, but then you can’t “turn off” the river noise! Where I camp you have to be mindful of bears wandering into camp and you’d never hear it camping next to a river. Question for you - do you disable the rear ABS when going down those steep hills? I can sometimes get it to turn off, but most of the time I end up with a sore thumb from pushing that button!
Thanks Sarah, I am glad you are still enjoying the series, we are lucky not bears here if you keep the tent done up all the time, most of the stuff that can kill you can't get it (well until you get into the north of the country and crocodile become an issue.
I have pressed that button a heap and it has never worked. Not sure if I am doing anything wrong with my pressing technic, so you are doing better than me if you get it to work sometimes.
Yeah when you said you wanted to head up blue rag I had my doubts ha ha. But good effort. Please be careful cutting the right hand corners, more then one occasion I’ve found a 4wd coming the other way, and the new raptor owners thing they can go faster now. Great video man thanks for sharing
Yer was just following that GPX files, as you saw I had to much weight on for the bike, with out the weight all was good. If I knew before it would probably have been cool to camp closer leave all my gear then do the whole track, maybe next time.
It's weird I am very cautious around corners but on the video it looks like I cut some, I think it is the wide angle lens as I was thinking it looks like I am on the wrong side, but the only time I ever cross the centre was if I could see clearly ahead.
@@freewayproject yeah cameras do that some times. Not criticism just seen a lot of bikes stuck under the front of a 4by.
Since blue rag is one way in, one way out you should have just stashed your gear behind a tree somewhere.
Hi Joe,
It was as good a trip (and video) as I hoped it would be. And yes, steep downhill is worse than riding uphill! I am sure I would have dropped my bike. I guess it is a confidence thing and I need to get in more practice.
Isn't it amazing that in that stunning landscape there is hardly anyone about!
All the best!
Thanks mate glad you enjoyed it. Yes I would love to be able to do a lot more practice on that sort or terrain too. Yes I was surprise I didn't see anyone up there.
Top shelf vlog, thanks for sharing, have this ride planed for this year, stunning photos. Cheers 🤙
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. Yes it's a fun track, I notice a few more tracks off it, the one at the river crossing to the left is Crooked River track is suppose to be great too, with a lot of river crossings.
The blue Rag track I should have left my gear somewhere to ride that one. so If you have an under powered bike don't take to much gear like I did 😂
Victoria's high country is just so good! Loving the adventure Joe.
thanks mate, glad you are enjoying it. You are totally right the high country is so so so good to ride and explore.
Great work Joe. You did well conquering Blue Rag. I think the guy I've seen doing that route in a 4wd went the other way so that steep section down from the top looked killer to get up. Anyway you've inspired me to go tackle it now. Time to book some accommodation for Easter. Excellent viewing as always. 👍
Thanks Andrew, glad you enjoyed it. Yes I think doing the whole Blue Rag would be fun, with out any great on my bike, I definitely had to much weight for that trail, but the other trails were easy and fun.
Have fun when you go, I am sure it will be an adventure.
Amazing adventures mate!!!
Thanks mate, great to hear you are enjoying the series.
Cheers for the up-load Joe. Stunning country, and a sensible air temperature...lol Cheers mate
haha yes, way more comfortable to ride when you are deciding to put or puffer jacket on or not, probably the perfect temperature.
On my way back through the Mid coast I ride a few track through that area, do you mind if I mention your channel if anybody wants to discover more tracks in that area?
@@freewayproject That would be great Joe, much appreciated - cheers mate 👍
Great video. You did well on blue rag track I have rode it a few times over the years. I never ride by myself when riding those tracks be careful buddy. Ride safe
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it.
Yes I stuck to the track I was told were easy to intermediate, especially when riding by myself I always err on the side of caution.
Kudos to you Blue Ragger.
The Blue Rag was like not so fast boy, I am going to make you work for it haha. Next time now that I know, I'll camp close take all the gear off the bike and ride the whole track, it would be a lot more fun that way.
Thanks for the content Joe. Youve inspired me to get out there into the high country. I've got some time off work coming up so might take a similar route to what you've shown from Melbourne to go see some family in Canberra.
Looking forward to the next installmemt. All the best.
You are welcome Luke, glad you are enjoying it. If you have a bit of time but don't want to do the climb up to the blue Rag, the rest of that ride is easy, just head straight to Omeo along that track from Dargo. and then see the next episode on Friday (if you're not leaving before then) and go along Limestone Road then the Snowy River Road which turns into Barry way on the NSW border, that takes you to Jindabyne.
You did a great job riding that bike out there. I rode it on a 690 and it was hard enough
Thanks mate glad you enjoyed it. Yes a few more horses would have been good, next time I might camp close, take off all the gear and ride it as it was way more fun once I took that gear off.
Really nice honest commentary of your trip. Your road names I hope I can find on the map, looks like a plan for a ride👍👍
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. Yes the names even appear on google maps.
Great vid, thanks Joe.
Thanks Peter, glad you enjoyed it
Nice country love to get down that way one day once again well presented and great viewing thanks for bringing this content to us to view, ride safe mate.
Thanks mate, It is a great area to ride and explore
HEY, That's my bike :)
Thanks Joe for another great inspiring video.
I can't do as much of this as I'd like, but your videos give me a nudge in the right direction.
Currently gearing up for an epic New Zealand trip IN March.
👍
That is awesome, Well I may see you there in March then, I'm heading to the south Island.
@@freewayproject there is a R.E rally that I am going to in Wanaka.
A bunch of us a riding the Molesworth station on the way down then m3eting up again in Wanaka mid march.
Not quite geriatrics but aiming to be one day.
@@LookoutLance Just googled Molesworth station that looks like it would have epic tracks and scenery, can you free camp in there?
@@freewayproject there is camping but Im not sure free camping is allowed .
We are riding through in one day, 11/3 staying near Hanmer Springs in a pretty nice camp ground, then I'm splitting off and heading over the Lewis pass and down the west coast, I'll be free camping for several days, then rejoining the group in Wanaka for the RE rally for two days then freedom to roam.
You're bound to see plenty of RE bikes in the south Island in March.
Mine is same as yours , colour, year etc.
Its been s fantastic bike, a great way to see the country.
Im keen to see as much as I can this trip, but not so much that its all a blurr so there'll be plenty of stopping and detours, checking out places and people of interest etc
@@LookoutLance That does sound awesome, I am looking for places to see so I'll look at Lewis pass too. Is there any information on the RE Rally that I could check out?
Watching the with coffee in sunday morning😊 and i see new saddle bag there??
Hope you are enjoying it mate. Yes I mention in the first episode testing them out (the cheapest I could find) as I may have a project in the future that I'll need soft bags.
Fwiw Joe, they're erosion mounds.👍
well that sound way more intelligent than humps 😂, I should have asked first.
@@freewayproject prolly don't matter much...we all know what you're banging on about.😁
Thanks for the ride Joe, I really enjoyed it. Beautiful scenery. 🙂👍
You are welcome mate, yes it is a stunning area to ride and explore.
Another ripping video Joe. I reckon I'll be heading to Dargo to recreate your tracks mate 👍👍
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it, that was a fun track, just remember if you have an under powered bike like mine don't take a heap of gear with you on the ride 😂.
Oh there was a track right after I cross the river to the left, It's called the Crooked track and has a bunch more river crossing along it, it looks super fun and no vertical stuff.
@@freewayproject Yeah, you can follow that back to either Dargo, or Wonongatta
Great episode again Joe. Thanks for the ride.
Thanks mate, I'm glad you enjoyed it
Good Job, Mate!
thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. It's a lot of fun riding in the Victorian high country.
Your dirt road riding skills have certainly improved. You were setting an excellent pace. Great video as always, thanks.
Thanks mate, glad you liked it. There seem to be so many fun tracks up there, keen to go back.
Hey Joe
Beautiful videography, but I have some bad news for you. I think you missed the spectacular part of Blue Rag. You came up North on Basalt Knob. track and then you turned right onto Blue Rag trail (down and up the steep bit where you dropped it). But you should have turned LEFT. That would have taken you up to Blue Rag trig point.... and the ride along that ridge top is "the money shot". Probably one of the most spectacular rides and vistas in the high country (if not Australia (In my humble opinion).
Anyway, love your work.
Brent
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. I was following the GPX file (still learning how it works) I had as I've got no idea where I am going there and I don't know anyone to ride with, but alls good I'll just have to go back again (I'm keen to) to do the whole track, and this time I won't take all the gear with me on the bike 😂, I'll camp close, leave there gear and then do it. I'll definitely check out the Trig point.
I saw the Crooked River Track down where I crossed the river, that looked like it went up the river I am guessing it crosses the river a few time? I have you done that one?
@@freewayproject Yes, once you get the hand of gpx files, they are incredibly valuable. I usually go over the gpx files pretty closely the night before so I understand the terrain I'll be riding over and I can look for junctions or problem area. Blue Rag trig point is definitely much more fun to ride on unladen bikes... My last trip I did it unladen on my 701 and it was so much fun... but the trip before, I didn't know what I was getting myself into and I did it fully laden on my 1250GS and that was tough and scary.
I don't think I've done Crooked River track. I've been there twice but only just scratched the surface. It's tough riding there, because if you take the wrong track, you can end up stuck in a valley with tracks that are too steep to ride out on both sides. Especially if you are solo... need to be pretty careful in High country.
@@brentbat Yes, that is why I wasn't game to get off the GPX file as where found the file, it said it was in the easy to moderate track range and as I was solo I didn't want to get myself in a situation I could get myself out of and the reason when I went through the high country earlier in the year with not GPX files or navigation I stuck to the main roads.
Wow a GS would of been a hand full, the 701 sound like a lot better suited bike.
I don't mind taking small steps, not pushing it too hard, just learning a bit more each time. I am having a blast exploring and learning slowly, it's the fun bit working it all out. Thanks for the information.
Hi Joe, thanks for another great video. What a beautiful country we live in. I can tell you I wouldn’t have been getting in that water either!! Keep up the great work 👍🇦🇺
Thanks mate, glad you are enjoying the series, it is a stunning place to explore.
Absolutely stunning,love the high country.
Yes it is stunning, I'll be going back again.
Beautiful Joe but slow down, will ya!
yes it is stunning, it only looks fast when I go close to trees and bushes, still only in 3rd. but will slow down more for the scenery
Cool capture Joe. The Barry Way is a cool ride, nothing dramatic or hard - as you know, (my brother rode his Multistrada on road tyres all the way thru). Great scenery, just have to be wary of any oncoming 4WD Weekend Warriors or Adventure riders :{
Thanks mate, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Ahhh yes I heard normally there are pot hole on the northern edit as there are the weekend 4WDers using it a lot.
Coolio! Ride safe Joe. Looking fwd to the next episodes… I hate cold water too :)
Hi Joe, really enjoying this series of adventures. Just love these rides through the backcountry roads.
Thanks Stephen, glad you are enjoying this series, the back roads and alternative routes it a lot of fun.
My Dad 1st car was a Holden Kingswood.. I learned to drive with that car 😄😄😎😎
They were a big car back then, it would have been a handful to learn in. I remember being in a few. Funnily my dad had the last ever Kingswood to come off the Holden Assembly line, it was a WB ute with a flat tray white body. So have found memories of that car..
@@freewayproject big car 6 cylinder, gasoline 6 km/liter 😅😅. I’m enjoying your vlog, mate. Thanks
Mate there are no words to accurately describe how incredible your videos are!
Even the part of me that wishes they were longer or there was more of them knows that they are infact the perfect amount :)
Thanks Jamie, I am glad you're still enjoying the series.
Awesome. You did well mate.
Exactly the same tracks we're doing from Talbotville to the Bluerag trig in a month. Appreciate you putting the road names up as well👍. That looked like Birregun Rd you took from Dargo to Omeo?.
I'm guessing you're already home now and look forward to your thoughts on The Barry Way. It's an awesome track and I hope you took the detour to McKillops Bridge.
Oh it is a fun track and nothing technical, I just need to lose some weight for the Blue rag 😂.
I didn't record the track to Omeo but someone else just asked so I had a quick look at the map and these are the roads
Dargo heading north for a few km turn right onto
Upper Dargo Road, turn onto Jones Road (left turn stays on Jones RD), left onto Birregun road, left onto Upper Livingstone Road, left onto Cassilis Road. Right onto the Great Alpine Rd.
I was thinking about the bridge, but left it for another time.
Barry way is a nice ride. Hope you had the chance to turn off to mckillops bridge.
I have heard it is, should be fun.
Oh I really want to ride those trails! I was actually thinking about buying a pack mule and riding some of the crownland trails here in Ontario. Again, Joe your videos make me so happy! Just beautiful! Mount up, ride on and take care Joe.
yes they are great, I was the guy traveling by horse and I think you might like that one haha.
12:50 you wonder if the new Himalayan 450 might be a better option. When you get the chance to try the new one take note of the longer wheelbase vs agility, the lack of low-end torque, the more forward-leaning standing position, the vibration and the in-camera flicker of the digital display. The 450 is faster and torquier at the top end, but you might miss the slow off-road tractor tour of the 411.
Yes it would be interesting to see the difference, maybe one day I'll get a chance to ride one, for now if I want to go on trails that steep, I need to carry less and losing some weight would help 😂
howay man, awsome adventure through australia, great landscapes, and cinematic views, the dream of any motorcyclist all over the world i suppose
thanks mate, glad you are enjoying the series. Yes Australia is a great place to explore.
Hi Joe. Rode my Himi down some of those side tracks you talked about between christmas and new year. Mcarthy Spur Scrubby Creek etc west of Waterford. Even lightly laden we realised we had probably bitten off more than we could chew. Like you find the down hills more challenging when the 200 kg weight seems to take over. We eventully made it out but have a new found respect for the high country. The Himalayan capabilitys still amaze me. Bike punches way above its weight. Anyway great vids .Right up their with Itchy Boots.
Thanks mate glad you enjoyed it. That sounds like a real adventure, glad you made your way out. From the sounds of it I made the right choose not to try the side track riding by myself and with to much gear/weight, you've made me feel better. I'll have to go back lighter and with people who know what they are doing.
Thanks Joe. Very enjoyable watching your adventures. Might be worth looking into a new camshaft perhaps just for a little bit more hp or as you said the 450....Stay safe.
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. Yes both great options, but there is a 3rd, I could lose some weight 😂
Thank you, it is greatly appreciated, and will go toward the next ride.
Hey mate.
Check your cameras focus settings. It’s probably on Centre Point focus or something similar. See if it has something like Multi-Point focus. This should track you better and keep your bonce in focus.
Loving the videos.
Heavy metal has plenty of gatekeeper dicks. Ignore them. Plenty love watching you discover metal 🤘🏽
Not sure if this message was meant for me mate.
Oops, no it wasn’t haha
Greats videos though 👌🏽
Thanks!
Thank you Dan, it is greatly appreciated and will go toward the next journey.
Thanks!.I miss riding, that trip made me a bit jealous. Be safe
thank you as always Larry, it is greatly appreciated. Yes this area is amazing to ride, I did cross another take I have head of right after the river crossing, apparently it crosses the river 10 or 20 times up that track. SO much to explore in that area.
Some great country there, and some really remote areas too (hope you've got an emergency plan). Saw another video recently on blue rag, so interesting to see you come from the other direction. My father used to get great photos of dead snow gums which yours (although much bigger) reminds me of. Looking forward to future episodes as you get closer to my stomping ground... Cheers,
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. It is amazing country,
Yes have extra fuel extra water spares etc (one of the reason I had issues getting up the hill the first time) and I have an EPB (electronic personal beacon) on me and take it very cautiously.
I was following the GPX files and it was a fun trail with some different terrain and some great views. Yes there are some massive snow gums up there.
Excellent!
glad you enjoyed it
Joe love your work ..just a quick question ..do you do your own work on the himalayan like setting the tappets ..???
I do every second service as it is pretty basic, but I don't like to have someone who has been doing it for decade to go over the second time just incase they pick something up that I miss.
Love your work my Himalayan 450 is on order can’t wait
Awesome, you'll have to tell me what it's like.
Good call not going up to the Summit, you turned right from Basalt N on BlueRag Range towards the High Plains, and that was certainly smart. The way up is not difficult but it's rockier and much steeper in few places. Oh, and apparently they moved the winter barrier (10:35 in the movie), that is a stupid place to put it at the end of that very steep climb, how exactly you turn if you just come up there??
Exceptionally filmed and narrated, as usually. Love it!!!
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it.
Yer if I didn't have all the gear with me, it would have been fun to do the rest, I should have probably thought of camping somewhere near by like I did in the Flinders Ranges on those steep tracks. But I'll just have to do it next time I am heading through now that i have a better understanding.
Another quality video Joe! Hands down best bike channel on UA-cam, for me anyway.
I’m heading up that way in a couple weeks to do Limestone Rd, Barry Way again. Can I ask, what was the name of the track/road from Dargo to Omeo you took? Is it Birregun Rd? Looks fun
Hi Trent, I am glad you are still enjoying the series. Well if you want to see the condition of the roads, next episode I am doing exactly that.
Here are the roads I took from Dargo to Omeo (they come up on any mapping app and even google maps):
Dargo heading north for a few km turn right onto
Upper Dargo Road, turn onto Jones Road (left turn stays on Jones RD), left onto Birregun road, left onto Upper Livingstone Road, left onto Cassilis Road. Right onto the Great Alpine Rd.
Hope that helps. Apparently there is something to see on that track that I missed, someone said something like dogs Gravel I am not sure.
Cheers Joe, appreciate it. Dogs Grave is the marker up there believe.
Thanks
Thanks again mate
cheers Joe
Hope you enjoyed it mate.
@@freewayproject 100% mate
Magic Joe some beautiful views
Just wondering what road you took from Dargo over to Omeo?
Great places to ride looks like summer maybe time to go limit fog outs
Great video thanks Joe
Dave
Thanks Dave, glad you enjoyed it, yes it is beautiful up there.
I didn't record the route, but I have a great memory for directions and maps so took a quick look at a map and this is the route. From Dargo heading north for a few km turn right onto
Upper Dargo Road, turn onto Jones Road (left turn stays on Jones RD), left onto Birregun road, left onto Upper Livingstone Road, left onto Cassilis Road. Right onto the Great Alpine Rd.
Hope that helps.
Thanks Joe that must have taken you past Two Dogs Grave
Looking forward to the next episode
Dave
@@DavidGibson-se1ev Oh I did not notice that, I know I do miss things if I am randomly taking tracks with out researching them. But I am keen to go back and explore more, it a lot of fun riding in that area.
One thing that concerns me with the tracks you’re on - I spent some time in the High Country and the lesser driven tracks may not see a vehicle for days. Do you carry a PLB in case of emergency ? Might be a wise investment (just in case BUT hopefully never used). Ride safe. 😁👍
Yes mate I actually have 2 on me. And always more food and water than I require. Yes over cautious but as you say, you never know.
Snow Gums are pretty awesome looking hey?
Yes they are .
There are some riders out there who could get those big GS bikes up there. I'm not one of them. A DR 650? All day I could do it....but nothing much bigger, thats for sure....
Yes there are a lot of guys with skill that could take them up vertical goat tracks, I'd probably drop something that big in the carpark in the town at the bottom of the tracks and still be trying to get it back up on 2 wheels 😂.
I was thinking how you might show the incline without shooting a side view. Dash inclinometer? The bubble globe for cars would shake apart. What about a CyclClimb for push bikes - small and low tech.
Or a piece of cord taped to the top of the windshield, hanging back towards you?
all fun ideas. yer when it gets really step I definitely don't want to stop, it so hard to get going again
great stuff again allso noticed you blanked out the tripper gauge? regards john from WA
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. I mention the reason in a previous episode, in the middle of the out back early in the morning riding in the dark with no moon, the gauge was so bright I could not see the road ahead as my eye could not adjust.
I haven't got around to taking the tape off, as that was the only solution I could come up with at the time.
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Great area to ride....little more HP would be good, but, those 80 HP bikes spin the wheel to easily....450 himmy would work.....klr 650 also has the tractor torque.....wonder how your bike would work with a recluse clutch...they stop any bike from stalling and make a smooth take off on a hill.
Yes it is a great area to ride. Yes I guess making sure the bike had that torque in the low end would be important for riding terrain like this.
Or alternatively I could just lose some weight 😂
your thin enough...oh...you mean the bike...😂😂.....back in the 70's there was a bike, enduro style that had a 7 speed tranny....an extra low...then regular gears and then an overdrive...perfect set up.....if I had the money...what my mind could build. There is a bike built by an engineer in India that put 2 of your engines together and made a twin...cool...thanks for bringing me along for the ride.@@freewayproject
I feel a lot more relaxed now. Cheers. Do you have to pay for Gpx files? Still trying to learn navigation. I've got the free version. But.... um
I've seen you in last couple of vids nutting your way though it. Maybe a vid idea..
no those ones I downloaded for free just by click on the left icon. I am still learning but when I have a clear understanding of it all I will.
@@freewayproject thanks mate,love your work.
Howay man, this is another account of me, I have a question, why not to run through another continent, should do the west Africa as well it's gan be challenging but this deserve it, from south Africa to head Morocco, many riders did it and many are doing the road, think about it
I would love to do it, I just have to save up enough money to fund it. But yes I will be trying to ride in other countries.
@@freewayproject keep in touch with the royal Enfield company to support you, also with fuel companies like Shell the coast lines are generally safe and cheaper, but you will struggle with the weather as well lol, best of luck marra
Do you have any problems with excessive heat of the bike❓️ I want to do most of the time climbs like in this video or more technical trails . I tink I will mount some fans on the oil cooler. What do you think ❓️
If you seen the first video in this series I was riding in 48°C and had no issue, my phone shut down form the heat, things started melting but no issue with the bike. In the first series I road through a sandy desert in 43°C + heat, no issue. I rode much steeper and more technical climbs in the second series (no great on the back this time) and again no issue.
So from my experience I didn't need any cooling in those conditions.
@@freewayproject Thanks and keep going. Your shots are amazing
I just have a question, are you mandated to know every part of your motorcycle before riding through an adventure? I meant should you be a mecanician in case of you stuck somewhere and be able to repair your engine??
It's not mandatory, but wouldn't hurt. You should know the basic and have enough spare parts. Definitely before going remove your tyres and put them back on so you're not doing in the dirt in the middle of no where for the first time (have spares for both wheels and patch kits leavers etc). Know how to change spark and have spare, have a chain break, have extra oil, oil filters, all tools for your bike.
There are basic mechanic courses that are designed to give you the skill to get yourself out of trouble.
@@freewayproject thanks that's useful, I'm saving money to be honest I order yo acquire a Himalayan by the end of this year, hope things go well
Stay in gear on down hill or turn bike off in first gear break with both feet able to touch the ground on decent ?
Hey mate, I have used the in gear technic before going down hill, the only issue on this one is the angle was that steep I couldn't touch the ground (normally I can get both feet flat). But was all good on the way down. Just the way up, I need to lose weight 😂
I could do with a little less weight as well
Where are you getting the gpx files from
This is the main one that seems to have a lot of tracks:
transaustraliatrail.com.au
and a few off this one
ridewithgps.com
hope that helps
Bike rider and gear, you're probably hauling over 300kgs..... With all of 20 horses..... It's a big ask.😅
Yer I could lose weight off the bike and off me too 😂😂😂
I should have probably camped near by and ridden it without the gear like in the Flinders Rangers, then it would have been a lot of fun. oh well next time.
You don’t own the road or the tracks so you should always stick to the left side. Especially with corners. Or you will be hit by. 4wd or another bike. And yes it happens a lot up there.
Thanks for the information mate, the camera does skew the view, and only was on the right when it was clear of on coming vehicles and was safer than the left side.
Thanks
Thanks again mate
Thanks
Thanks again mate