When I’m stuck on a muddy hill in the rain, I like to ride up those little streams of water. The water washes some of the mud off the tyres so they don’t turn into racing slicks.
I bought the '23 in March and found the suspension a bit harsh to start with. I actually changed to the comfort settings and found it much better, even in the dirt. I have the tech pack which I just ordered at the start and haggled with them on the price. The cruise control is a must and Rally is good if you have it but just riding in off road mode probably is good enough in most situations. On the days it gets super sketchy, TC on the fly is handy but not necessary, just switch it off for sand or mud and soften the throttle to off-road. I like Rally throttle for road riding but find it too snatchy for tooling around in the dirt.
Great ride lads, I spoke to Chris the other day and he said it was pretty gnarly! That storm was insane, and the perfect time to give the bike a rest 😂
I don't envy that position in wet red clay. Had the same thing happen to me, b7t downhill and less water in the ground, so the clay caked up the front wheel against the front guard. Dropped the bike, grew 4 inches taller in 5 steps .
I said to my missus while watching you struggle up that slimy hill: "this is why cardio is a good idea" and the next thing you say is you need to start going to the gym! Hilarious. Looked like a lot of fun and reminded me of my fun day on saturday hooning around the gravel roads on saturday in the pissing rain on my Norden 901.
@@ManBikeSwag Ha, yes indeed. What are you thoughts on the new 890R? I have the ‘23 890 Adv (not the R), great bike mostly, although the heat on my legs from the engine is significant. I’ve ordered a carbon fibre heat shield for the cat converter/ rear shock, hoping that will make a difference.
Hi there, thats a proper adventure . Austrália seems the kind of place where you can get lost in the wild very easy and deep. Looks amazing, iwhile watching your video i was feeling a bit of aussieness 😄 Im starting to feel tempted to do the same, just not ready yet to scratch my bike. Glad i have a mountain bike too😂
Slippery stuff! Loving the F Bombs :) do you think the 690 would have faired better than the 890 in those conditions? I ride an 890 and the weight in these sorts of conditions always make me feel like you’re going to lose the front end any second
I haven't ridden my 690 in conditions like that. But i think the 890 would be the better choice, the traction control helped a lot. My 2018 690 has no TC
Saw that the KTM has a hazard switch, where did you buy it, how was the installation done? Please I think is a most on any adventure bike and non the Norden or KTM 890 R has from factory, will help Your information, thanks in advance.
Wow man great ride, a true adventure! Once I`ve gotten into rainstorm like this with half-worn karoo3`s... was hoping for a quick dry ride, heh. Every hill up/down quickly became a quest of epic proportions :D
I've been following you ever since you started, You have come a long way forward since then 💯 % Keep the good work 👏 up, Not panting as much anymore thank God..
Thanks Phil! Yes, I feel like a competent off-road rider now. I think switching to KTM had a bit to do with this, They are just stellar off road. I still need to improve my fitness to step up to the next level.
I would generally use a higher gear and more traction control than 6 in those conditions. Not saying I know but just my opinion. Good on you for having a crack, better than I could ever manage
Great ride guys, started out nice and dry 😅. I know the frustration of glasses, have pin lock to stop fog but then glasses fog up.That was some tough going.
@@edithdriver2094yeah should be ashamed - not safe apart from anything !! If I was their boss I’d fire them - can you imagine the insurance claim when they send someone out and a tree falls on them?? As you say typical low grade public servant attitude not thinking of bigger picture and applying “rules” rather than common frigging sense!! We be “having a chat in the office” if they worked for me !!
Chris has had none yet. He's only had it 4 months though. The husky and ktm have a rear shock issue after 10k. They cook from the catalytic converter heat.
Going to have to start a go fund me so you can afford a good weather app 😂 . You keep riding like that you want need a gym membership you will get in shape by wrestling the bike
I also own a husky 501 and ktm 690 which are great for enduro style riding, the 890 and 901 are perfect for adventure. Greasy wet track will f$%k most bikes up.
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When I’m stuck on a muddy hill in the rain, I like to ride up those little streams of water. The water washes some of the mud off the tyres so they don’t turn into racing slicks.
Good tip, ill remember that one.
when you ride in mud and rocks the water is always the best place to be traction control is a wast of time, peters comment is spot on.
…Also remember to stop and air down the tires.
I bought the '23 in March and found the suspension a bit harsh to start with. I actually changed to the comfort settings and found it much better, even in the dirt. I have the tech pack which I just ordered at the start and haggled with them on the price. The cruise control is a must and Rally is good if you have it but just riding in off road mode probably is good enough in most situations. On the days it gets super sketchy, TC on the fly is handy but not necessary, just switch it off for sand or mud and soften the throttle to off-road. I like Rally throttle for road riding but find it too snatchy for tooling around in the dirt.
Great ride lads, I spoke to Chris the other day and he said it was pretty gnarly!
That storm was insane, and the perfect time to give the bike a rest 😂
I don't envy that position in wet red clay. Had the same thing happen to me, b7t downhill and less water in the ground, so the clay caked up the front wheel against the front guard. Dropped the bike, grew 4 inches taller in 5 steps .
Oh yeah, mud can be hellish. Watch my 'beer too far ' video, we had grown men crying
@@ManBikeSwag I could imagine. ua-cam.com/video/fEaUK4a47F0/v-deo.htmlsi=qwQ6mM0Kdi8EBE-C
That was some fuckin rain! Good adventure 🤙
Cheers Josh. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your 690 shenanigans in 2024!
Well, if you don't want the test period of functions and all functions avaliable from the beginning, your mate has it all figured out with the Husky 😁
Nice moist ride....no dust....
I said to my missus while watching you struggle up that slimy hill: "this is why cardio is a good idea" and the next thing you say is you need to start going to the gym! Hilarious. Looked like a lot of fun and reminded me of my fun day on saturday hooning around the gravel roads on saturday in the pissing rain on my Norden 901.
Thanks for posting this. The rain and fog must have added a whole new level of isolation to the ride
I hope you overcome and got it on the rim without loosing too much skin. Soapy water helps a lot!
Well done getting through that slick, red clay. It's like riding on ice, glad you both got out safely.
Yes just a little PTSD, nothing some therapy won't fix . LOL
@@ManBikeSwag Ha, yes indeed. What are you thoughts on the new 890R? I have the ‘23 890 Adv (not the R), great bike mostly, although the heat on my legs from the engine is significant. I’ve ordered a carbon fibre heat shield for the cat converter/ rear shock, hoping that will make a difference.
@@roam5984 i de-cat mine, which seems to help with heat. I cook the rear shock on my first 890 adv after 10k
I just bought an 890...i'll come for a ride at Mt Mee if you ever want someone to ride with
Can you get out mid week? It's better then, not many 4wds or bikes to worry about.
Awesome stuff Guys
Thanks for sharing your adventures Cheers
Thanks for watching!
Just put some stiffer springs in your suspension. And go up one point on your fork oil viscosity. 400 bucks and she'll ride like a Cadillac
That's what she said 19:25
Hi there, thats a proper adventure . Austrália seems the kind of place where you can get lost in the wild very easy and deep. Looks amazing, iwhile watching your video i was feeling a bit of aussieness 😄 Im starting to feel tempted to do the same, just not ready yet to scratch my bike. Glad i have a mountain bike too😂
Yes, scratching up your pride and joy is hard, But the fun you have doing it is well worth it. (to a point)
Bloody hell mate solid effort in that weather. Met Chris on a day ride few weeks ago, nice bloke👍
Yes he's cool, and a mt goat on a bike
Wowww Tough One 💪💪💪💪💪
Slippery stuff! Loving the F Bombs :) do you think the 690 would have faired better than the 890 in those conditions? I ride an 890 and the weight in these sorts of conditions always make me feel like you’re going to lose the front end any second
I haven't ridden my 690 in conditions like that. But i think the 890 would be the better choice, the traction control helped a lot. My 2018 690 has no TC
The front tyre is a motoz rallz i find them pretty good. Confidence inspiring
To hell with KTM demo modes, get a Husqvarna Norden Expedition. No BS software to unlock hardware. It leaves a bad taste in my mouth too bud!
Which to buy? The norden 901 or KTM 890r?
Nice vid and the weather lately 😬
Tell me about it
Wow...just wow great job very impressive. Ride safe.
That looked sketchy haha. And I really hate this pay to unlock things your bike came with deal. I hope they get sued or it gets hacked.
Good to see you follow us Aussies .
Man, I've ridden those tracks a few times but never in those atrocious conditions. Nice one 👍
Saw that the KTM has a hazard switch, where did you buy it, how was the installation done? Please I think is a most on any adventure bike and non the Norden or KTM 890 R has from factory, will help Your information, thanks in advance.
Standard in australia
Wow man great ride, a true adventure!
Once I`ve gotten into rainstorm like this with half-worn karoo3`s... was hoping for a quick dry ride, heh. Every hill up/down quickly became a quest of epic proportions :D
Isn't it crazy how slippery things get! You have to love a rocky terrain
Ride in the ruts boys! Nice video 👍
I enjoyed watching the good video.
I hope to see another good video next time.
I also subscribed and liked.
Have a nice day.
Beautiful Country 💪💪💪💪💪💪
Yes we are quite lucky here, a bit of everything except snow.
I've been following you ever since you started, You have come a long way forward since then 💯 % Keep the good work 👏 up, Not panting as much anymore thank God..
Thanks Phil! Yes, I feel like a competent off-road rider now. I think switching to KTM had a bit to do with this, They are just stellar off road. I still need to improve my fitness to step up to the next level.
@ManBikeSwag Yeah they are lounge chairs, I've found that out a long time ago, I brought a T700 it didn't last long in the shed,
Cheers 🍻
This was amazing. I realy felt every moment. I cant imagine the adrenaline and fun you had.
Thank, i did feel very alive! It was exhilarating
Wow, you did well getting out unharmed. Where are these tracks?
D'Aguilar National Park?
the cafe is at Mount Mee so south east qld
Yes mt mee.
Is that bike really really quiet or is it your audio? , nice videos mate
Maybe the mic. I've de-cat it now and it has an angry growl 🦁 hear it better here facebook.com/share/v/jU6otezGahC6tChP/
up to 18:00 ok nice... after that its crazy !!!! have fun !
get yourself a rowing machine, best exercise inside, 8min a day for starters
Just about to send you a message asking when your next upload is coming, turns out I missed my notification haha
I get waves of inspiration, so the editing can go on the back burner for a while and the bang, ill edit 3 in a week.
Nice effort fellows! Damn fine riding!
air down your tyres next time lad,,,,makes the world of difference ,,,happy new year
I always forget this one! Being tubeless though I'm a bit apprehensive sometimes
If in doubt…. Throttle out 🚀
Holycrap!
That's nearly as bad as that video of your gnarly ride lol
I would generally use a higher gear and more traction control than 6 in those conditions. Not saying I know but just my opinion. Good on you for having a crack, better than I could ever manage
Yes i was thinking after i should have use 2nd gear for those slippery starts.
Great ride guys, started out nice and dry 😅. I know the frustration of glasses, have pin lock to stop fog but then glasses fog up.That was some tough going.
Almost enough for me to consider laser eye surgery!
Hello, what driving mode do you use on off road?
I was in rally mode , usually set to 3.
Wich kind of knobby tires was on the 901 ?
Ill ask him when i talk to him next
You guys 100% HARD CORE !
Haha yeah, you gotta die of something I guess.
Heavy bikes!
Yeah i have 501 and 690 too but these 890 are something else
Great video! Question. I have a lot of wind on my mic while I am driving. I don’t hear that at your video. How come??
Hey, i have a mic in my helmet. You can hear the difference in last part of the video when the mic unplugs
@@ManBikeSwag I have it in the helmet also, out off the wind. Still the wind is bothering the audio quality. Thanks for your response!
I use a boom mic similar to a sena in helmet comms mic. It also has a spongy wind cover.
That was some seriously slippery conditions. Cool to watch you slip around. Why did the ranges kick you.out of the shelter.?
It's a historic site apparently. Did it remind you of our first Karoombit Tops trip?
@@ManBikeSwag actually reminded of vic high country when we got stuck in heavy rain all day and i could put goldfish in my boots
How stupid to move you on in that weather ffs
9.06 who you riding with mate TRON
Yeah its a bright helmet
@@ManBikeSwag his hole outfit looked like he was of tron
Biggest of balls lads, nice job!
That's a dick move by the rangers
Yeah, I worried they will post us fines too. We took off while they were booking the 4wders.
@@ManBikeSwagWhat was wrong with taking shelter? Or were the tracks closed? What would the fine have been for?
@@oliwallyThe fines are to pay their wages and justify their existence. Typical of our low grade public servants.
@@edithdriver2094yeah should be ashamed - not safe apart from anything !! If I was their boss I’d fire them - can you imagine the insurance claim when they send someone out and a tree falls on them?? As you say typical low grade public servant attitude not thinking of bigger picture and applying “rules” rather than common frigging sense!! We be “having a chat in the office” if they worked for me !!
Some very heavy rainfall there, just a normal day for us folk in the UK 😂
LOL I bet
The words mad come to mind go to the toilet next time
Loved the video mate! Keep 'em coming 🙂
Thanks, will do!
That’s just fkn crap they charge you too keep cruise control after 1,500 klms ,just a disgusting way to treat customers
Any reliability issues with/ the Norden 901 in general?
Chris has had none yet. He's only had it 4 months though. The husky and ktm have a rear shock issue after 10k. They cook from the catalytic converter heat.
@@ManBikeSwag makes sense, I think Camel ADV makes a heat shield for both bikes for that reason
That's KLR 650 weather. You guys should have stayed home and enjoyed a nice cup of tea.
Haha yep, to much power even with traction control on!
@@ManBikeSwag 😀 You're right! "Too much power!..." No KLR rider has ever said that!
Maté awesome job!!! you guys are killing in those %&$@ conditions
i thought it was summer over there...?
Yes weather is strange these days. I think we are in an el nino still
Tropical thunderstorm
@31:45 so that’s where my taxpayer dollars go - they should be ashamed sending you out in that !!
Yes was rough
Going to have to start a go fund me so you can afford a good weather app 😂 . You keep riding like that you want need a gym membership you will get in shape by wrestling the bike
Lol
Norden & Ktms are a waste of money for adventure bikes lol. They’re too heavy. Proof in the video lol.
I also own a husky 501 and ktm 690 which are great for enduro style riding, the 890 and 901 are perfect for adventure. Greasy wet track will f$%k most bikes up.
Turn tc off and stop🥲, accept the challenge and overcome.