Is this the best ride in New Zealand?

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  • Опубліковано 17 січ 2025

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  • @theno1wall
    @theno1wall 11 місяців тому +1

    Wow, wonderful landscape. I envy you who lives in such a country. Sweden is great, but it doesn't have this scenery.

    • @wesleyjames.
      @wesleyjames.  11 місяців тому

      Thanks, you'll have to come visit sometime! I always thought the NZ scenery was quite similar to that of Norway & Scotland combined.

    • @theno1wall
      @theno1wall 11 місяців тому

      @@wesleyjames. You’re right there, but Sweden is a bit more flat than Norway. We have our mountains in the north, but that’s quite far away from Stockholm where I live.

  • @petroniladaez8387
    @petroniladaez8387 Рік тому +2

    I love south island❤

    • @wesleyjames.
      @wesleyjames.  Рік тому

      So do I, that's why I moved down from Auckland almost a year ago, it's so beautiful

  • @johnmartin7158
    @johnmartin7158 Рік тому +3

    It’s nice to see a NZ channel which is Triumph related. I’ve got a T120 Matt Black, and a Yamaha XMax Scoot. The T100 is the sweet spot of all the classics.
    A belated Happy New Year from Ak, NZ.

    • @wesleyjames.
      @wesleyjames.  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for the comment, I’m aiming to get more videos out in the not too distant future. Let me know if you ever want to swap bikes 😉👌

  • @abhijitbongale5871
    @abhijitbongale5871 Рік тому +4

    Good Video. But want to suggest something..
    Is background music required? As motorcycle traveler, I think the motor engine sound is best music to listen its variation as per the road conditions. And obvious surrounding nature sound as well.

    • @wesleyjames.
      @wesleyjames.  Рік тому +2

      Next time I do one of these videos I'll focus on the engine sound as a priority, as the crowd has spoken!

    • @Accurize2
      @Accurize2 Рік тому

      Yeah, ditch the background music. The exhaust note of the T100 IS the background music.

  • @lukeoverthere1364
    @lukeoverthere1364 11 місяців тому +1

    Great video Wes. Back in the early nineties a couple of British nutters of which I’m one drove that journey up over the mountains to Greymouth in winter. It was touch and go for a while. I thought they might discover our bodies during the spring thaw but we lived to tell the tale.

    • @wesleyjames.
      @wesleyjames.  11 місяців тому

      Glad to hear you lived to tell the tale, be it nearly 35 years later! Time to book flights and come for another spin methinks!

    • @lukeoverthere1364
      @lukeoverthere1364 11 місяців тому

      @@wesleyjames. Would love to. I've friends in Nelson and want to walk Abel Tasman again it was paradise. I'd definitely rent a motorbike though. That's the way to see NZ.

  • @fizzyridertoo
    @fizzyridertoo Рік тому +1

    Lovely. Reminded me a lot of Scotland but with higher mountains and no speed cameras. The Bonnie looked totally at home there.

    • @wesleyjames.
      @wesleyjames.  Рік тому +1

      Thanks, yes I often think parts of NZ remind me of Scotland. I was just riding through an area called "Little River" today and the lakes and hills reminded me of Loch Lomond. I think riding a Bonneville through the Scottish highlands is definitely on my bucket list!

  • @pinkiewerewolf
    @pinkiewerewolf Рік тому +1

    Gorgeous scenery and I love your camera angle to include the Triumph’s awesome instrumentation. 👍

    • @wesleyjames.
      @wesleyjames.  Рік тому +1

      Only the best motorbike instrumentation out there ;)

    • @pinkiewerewolf
      @pinkiewerewolf Рік тому

      @@wesleyjames. I think you’re right. I’ve thought about the scramblers but I’m not sure I can look at that dash. 😂
      The T-100’s dash is a work of art.

  • @barryanderson-lq3wk
    @barryanderson-lq3wk Рік тому +1

    Another great vid. Thanks. I'm impressed with the rock fall works they have done along the Kaikoura coastline. Beautiful scenery.

    • @wesleyjames.
      @wesleyjames.  Рік тому

      Thanks Barry, I hope to ride up those ways again at the end of Feb, will try get more footage!

  • @ambagsnz8280
    @ambagsnz8280 Рік тому +1

    Another great vid Wes!
    I agree with earlier comments about hearing more of the bike and a bit less of the music but that’s being picky 😊
    Stunning scenery. We are moving from AKL to CHC later this year and we are very much looking forward to exploring this wonderful part of our great country.
    Keep it up man!

    • @wesleyjames.
      @wesleyjames.  Рік тому +1

      Thanks, yes I'm busy trying to get a good Motovlogging audio setup (it's really hard to get a crisp Moto sound) You'll love Christchurch, totally different pace of life to Auckland!

  • @walkwithme_nz
    @walkwithme_nz Рік тому +3

    Awesome mate😊✌🏻

  • @samdog1096
    @samdog1096 Рік тому +1

    Yep that was good, I've ridden most of the S.I. roads , nice memories of my Kwak 1100 riding on those long touring miles. Cheers n beers...

    • @wesleyjames.
      @wesleyjames.  Рік тому

      Nice mate, I can't wait to do more... I'm travelling down to Invercargill in a few weeks, and up to Queenstown. Should be epic :)

  • @Shortscottish
    @Shortscottish 11 місяців тому +1

    Simply fantastic. 😊

  • @ruahinesrider
    @ruahinesrider 9 місяців тому +2

    A hint of South African I hear brriiiing bring🤣.Great filming👍.

    • @wesleyjames.
      @wesleyjames.  8 місяців тому +1

      Yes mate, I moved here in 2001 though, still can't shake the thing! haha

  • @DavFer424
    @DavFer424 Рік тому +1

    Great video! Can I ask what kind of camera equipment you’re using?

    • @wesleyjames.
      @wesleyjames.  Рік тому +1

      Hi David, sure I'm using a Hero10 Black. I've recently got a ND filter with a '8' setting but think I need the '16'.

    • @DavFer424
      @DavFer424 Рік тому +1

      @@wesleyjames. thanks a bunch, I’m doing the same with Hero10 varying between NDs too. I need to play with my settings for a bit more stabilization and night shots, also switching between chin mounts and chest. Congrats on your fantastic editing and footage 👍🏻 Look forward to seeing more of your projects!

    • @wesleyjames.
      @wesleyjames.  Рік тому

      I like the stability of the chest mount, but might switch to a helmet mount for a while to mix things up. I'm busy working on a product review which I'll hopefully release soon, Thanks for the support
      @@DavFer424

  • @thehaydays
    @thehaydays Рік тому

    So stunning 😍

    • @wesleyjames.
      @wesleyjames.  Рік тому

      Thanks Hayley, hope to see a video of your mega Aussie ride soon ;)

  • @packrat61
    @packrat61 Рік тому +1

    I have done those roads to 2025 we are doing the whole of the south island I'm hopeing to video it as well 😊

    • @wesleyjames.
      @wesleyjames.  Рік тому +1

      That'll be great, let me know when you do!

    • @packrat61
      @packrat61 Рік тому

      @@wesleyjames. will do mate

  • @amielterence
    @amielterence 10 місяців тому +1

    Your friend rode from Auckland to CC on an interceptor?😐

    • @wesleyjames.
      @wesleyjames.  10 місяців тому +1

      Yeah man, and back again!

  • @Moztreet
    @Moztreet Рік тому +1

    Nice. Subbed!

  • @packrat61
    @packrat61 Рік тому +2

    Awesome mate do more please but without the music I have a 2004 Bonnie and the engine sound is better than any music track

  • @mihaimarcu8261
    @mihaimarcu8261 Рік тому +6

    I think is better without music

    • @wesleyjames.
      @wesleyjames.  Рік тому +2

      Noted! I’ll aim for more engine noise on the next one 👍🏼

    • @scoothome
      @scoothome Рік тому

      Can confirm

  • @bens_bike
    @bens_bike Рік тому +2

    Nice video. Definitely better without the music when you’re talking. Or at the very least have it down super low as not to distract from what you’re saying. Otherwise. Really nice footage. Well done that guy! 😊👍🏾

  • @triumph-owner
    @triumph-owner 8 місяців тому +1

    The roads look much much better than roads north of Auck

    • @wesleyjames.
      @wesleyjames.  8 місяців тому

      I agree, I moved down here a year ago from Auckland. It's riding heaven once you get about 1 hour from Christchurch (excluding Akaroa)

  • @sailkorgaonkar6548
    @sailkorgaonkar6548 Рік тому +1

    Zomato bgm