The Simpson Dersert Adventure Finale

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  • Опубліковано 14 чер 2024
  • Desert Adventure: Epic Rides, Not so Dramatic Crashes & Hot Springs!
    Gear up for an epic desert adventure! This video concludes the thrilling rides on flowing sandy tracks, breathtaking desert vistas, and unexpected challenges. Buckle up as the terrain gets tougher with bigger dunes and drier sand. The journey isn't without its tumbles, but you'll learn valuable safety tips along the way.
    Prepare for some bumps, including a close call with a mishap and crucial safety advice for KTM 890R riders. Find respite and relaxation with a well-deserved soak in the Dalhousie Springs, followed by a celebratory beer at Mt Dare. The video wraps up with a damage report and a look at the data from the KTM 890r
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  • @MickH60
    @MickH60 14 днів тому

    Very therapeutic Grant, love the solace of riding long distance, even alone. Never thought I'd think about buying an adventure bike at 60. {i'll never sell my old Kawasaki's though}...! Subscribed...

  • @marknotley4939
    @marknotley4939 28 днів тому +1

    faaarking SICK ride mate & great footage love the drone footage mint 👌. This time next yr about 6 of us doing the exact ride will be lucky enough to have a support vehicle carry all the gear so will just be me my camel pack on the KTM 350 so will be awesome 😁 also ya do have me thinking about head ons with 4x4's & other bikes haha but standard bush riding issues anyway look after ya self can't wait to see more of your adventures 👍

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  27 днів тому +1

      Cheers mate, I'll be going back the other way soon👌👌

  • @UdoWinkelhofer
    @UdoWinkelhofer 5 днів тому

    Top stuff please always mention the time of year extremely important for city dwellers like me. Luv ya.

  • @sausagesandwichSA
    @sausagesandwichSA 27 днів тому +1

    Great trip and entertaining vid 👍 We crossed June 12th and what a difference a week makes...mostly dry and straight across all salt lakes. Base of Big Red was still a mess.

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  27 днів тому

      Cheers mate, yeah I'm still buzzing from it. Can't wait to go back the other way and yeah hopefully dry.

  • @TwoTubesADV
    @TwoTubesADV 22 дні тому

    Really enjoyed the series mate, awesome trip 💪🤙

  • @theozBandit
    @theozBandit Місяць тому +2

    Great video.. loved it!!
    Just a quick tip to you and other guys on bikes on the outback tracks..if possible...switch headlights on (even if just parks as they even make a huge difference) for when you're riding through the dunes on open offroad especially and on overcast days you'll be amazed how far you can be seen up front just so you guys don't go get cleaned up by any bull bars on the way over a hill.
    Also, how awesome is sick Rick as when he saw you go down in one of the videos he jumped straight back on his bike and raced up to you to make sure that your ok...and how you kept a check on him with looking in mirror...and that's how Aussies look out for their mates!👍👍👍
    Next trip, maybe look at getting a helmet Bluetooth communication kit for talking to each other and is best idea safety wise as for warning each other of dangers.. If not Bluetooth, look at Jaycar and get a pair of small uhf twoways with an earpiece... youll only need the 0.5w or 1watt units ($49.00 for a pair in a small case) where each unit is small as..like smaller than your phone and can get out to one another 2km away so not only can you talk to each other on a chosen channel, you press 'scan', so once you stop talking, it automatically scans all the other channels so if there is other drivers near you, youll pick them up talking and know someone's close so to keep eyes out, and when need to talk to riding buddy again, just press button and talk again..👍
    That was totally awesome how you both got along so well as riding buddys!..now it would be good to see a few more episodes of the both of you out conquering all the different Aussie tracks around the country as everyone in 4x4s doing it, but not many bikes! We will all be waiting for next episode.
    Cheers! 🍻
    👍👍👍

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому +1

      Cheers mate thanks for the info👌👌

  • @ride4adventure
    @ride4adventure Місяць тому +1

    Really enjoyed this series, well done and appreciated going over the problems to look out for on the 890. I have seen heaps of Simpson Desert crossings by bike, they never get old. 👍

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому

      Cheers mate, yeah them swing arm bolts coming loose are a worry but the rest pretty minor

  • @hagen-oo2cm
    @hagen-oo2cm Місяць тому +1

    Drone views about half way through really beautiful; great series.

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks mate, bit more practice I reckon will get even better✌️✌️

  • @THENKDRCR
    @THENKDRCR Місяць тому +1

    Great stuff! Awesome to see someone do it on a big bike unsupported. Giving me some inspriration 🤙 and those outback pubs 😍

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому +1

      Yeah mate get out there, won't disappoint👌👌

  • @TheMisterNebo
    @TheMisterNebo 29 днів тому +1

    Awesome trip, nice editing, and great choice crossing with a buddy!

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  27 днів тому

      Yeah cheers mate✌️✌️

  • @cliff1551
    @cliff1551 Місяць тому +2

    1:44 I've come alover a June before ,she wasn't to happy 😂

  • @christopherlillia7831
    @christopherlillia7831 Місяць тому +1

    Awesome videos of the crossings mate, thanks for sharing! Look like I’ll have to add this one to the list. Apart from them super sloppy bits it looked like the rain might of made conditions spot on 👌.

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому +1

      Yeah exactly mate, apart from the mud it was a pleasure to ride👌👌

  • @Flipsidenews
    @Flipsidenews Місяць тому +1

    REALLY ENJOYED THE SERIES

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому

      Cheers mate✌️✌️

  • @johnstaring3210
    @johnstaring3210 Місяць тому

    Entertaining video. Thank you.

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому

      No worries ✌️✌️

  • @liv4adv41
    @liv4adv41 Місяць тому +1

    Awesome adventure mate, thanks for sharing 🙂 You can’t beat trekking through the desert after the rain… Sensational shit 💯

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому +1

      Yeah mate was a bloody good time, despite the mud I reckon we had perfect conditions 👌👌

  • @karlpdoyle
    @karlpdoyle Місяць тому

    Great video, well done. Loved it.

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому

      Thanks mate good to hear✌️✌️

  • @user-jw4rx1ek1y
    @user-jw4rx1ek1y Місяць тому

    Awesome ride looked like so much fun enjoy the rest of the adventure. 👌

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому

      Yeah mate exactly what riding is about, fun and challenges 👌👌

  • @radadventure2606
    @radadventure2606 Місяць тому

    Gotta do it. The Simpson is on the list! Great Video!

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому

      Highly recommend👌👌

  • @Werkar27
    @Werkar27 Місяць тому

    What an awesome adventure mate. Glad to see the KTM doing great and you made it without any major issues. Cheers on an epic adventure mate 🤙🤙

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому

      Cheers mate, was definitely epic👌👌

  • @wonkywheels1037
    @wonkywheels1037 Місяць тому

    Great work on the 890. I did it back in 2018 on my drz400 from Cessnock. I loved it out there. Fingers crossed will be out that way next year.

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому

      I'm from cessnock ✌️✌️

  • @jasongoldy2571
    @jasongoldy2571 Місяць тому +1

    That was gold mate the big girl loved it hard to beat that trip maybe have to do the cape to try and match it keep pushing on legend

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому +2

      The cape is next👌👌

  • @Terran_tino
    @Terran_tino Місяць тому

    Hey thx for the tip on the swing arm bolt too! Dodged some pain there bro!

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому

      Yeah mate I think the worst bit would be losing the bolts out there, would never find them again..

  • @denisvincent3249
    @denisvincent3249 Місяць тому

    Great ride great scenery. The drone Work is fantastic. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the good work. 👍

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому +1

      Cheers mate, I'll play around with the drone a bit more and should get even better✌️✌️

  • @davidcollings1206
    @davidcollings1206 Місяць тому

    Great job mate…liked like an awesome trip…stumbled across your first video and ended up watching all 3 till Mount dare…great work…and gonna check those swingarm bolts on my 790 tomorrow!😮

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому

      Cheers mate yeah checking mine every ride now

  • @robertmorris4784
    @robertmorris4784 Місяць тому

    Wife and I really enjoyed this series. Great music and commentary. I tore my Kreigas as well and lost a cold six pack, bottle of prosecco and all the the ice in the NT. Spewing, but you get that on the big jobs.😅

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому +1

      I'd rather lose a arm than a 6 pack🤣🤣

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому +1

      Cheers guys✌️✌️

  • @stephenlittle8541
    @stephenlittle8541 Місяць тому

    subscribed and just finished your Simpson trip 👌. Hope old mate brought you a beer - awesome to see your riding etiquette looking out for fellow rider..

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому

      There was quite a few beers at Mt dare. Cheers mate✌️✌️

  • @brendanfergus4093
    @brendanfergus4093 Місяць тому

    Great to see where you ended up. What an absolute brilliant time you've had.. My hangover after the Hebal Hotel only lasted till the next beer..😂. The #9 cigars might of played a bit of a roll in that.. Speaking of which what style were they and where could we grab a couple of tins of them.. Keep the vids coming they are certainly getting better n better. Maybe ol' mate Alf Stewart will be knocking on your flaming mungral door for a part.. 👍

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому

      Hey Brendan, haha yeah that hangover was well worth it👌👌 I'll have to check the cigars I can't remember off the top of my head

  • @stevenloynds3691
    @stevenloynds3691 Місяць тому +1

    Hey mate great video once again, i think those little holes you found at your camp are from inland crabs they live in our deserts only comes out at night drinking condensation droplets that from on its shell...

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому +1

      Yeah wow wish I had of know I would of stayed up to see that👌👌

    • @stevenloynds3691
      @stevenloynds3691 Місяць тому

      ​@@gruntkuntI'm no smart ass 😂 I just enjoy a doco every now and then....I think it was some crab special 😂 from Mr Attenborough

  • @cliff1551
    @cliff1551 Місяць тому +1

    27:03 drones had to much whisky 🥃😂

  • @jethrowingnut13
    @jethrowingnut13 Місяць тому +1

    Epic ride. Enjoyed it heaps. Bloody DJI Active track, I dont think it likes tracking dark objects.
    I don't know why they can't just track the remotes GPS location, then avoid objects on top of that. Anyway keep up the good work. 👍👍

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому

      Yeah mate I've been thinking the same thing..

  • @cliff1551
    @cliff1551 Місяць тому +1

    49:33 yippee can't waite 🤣

  • @jw8556
    @jw8556 Місяць тому

    Nice work it's a Perler of desert been across a couple of times bike and car as well as other deserts but the Simo is probably the better one to do

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому

      Yeah mate loved it👌👌

  • @simonjones2645
    @simonjones2645 Місяць тому +1

    they are spider holes I believe

  • @zwarst
    @zwarst Місяць тому +1

    For greater tank range check out Aquatune Micro Thrust

  • @TRAVERSE_ADV
    @TRAVERSE_ADV Місяць тому

    Fuck man, the new UFO is definitely adding some cool shots to the videos.
    That looks like an epic ride. Also looks like riding fitness is a fairly high priority out there!
    Your production skills are getting better too!
    Need to get an Ankor power bank for the backpack and a usb c cable to the gopro.
    Can run it for about 20 hours on one charge running full resolution with horizon lock.
    More footage to cope with later, but you never miss anything if the fkrs running all ride long. No swapping batteries.

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому +1

      20 hrs of footage to edit?? My anxiety is through the roof right now🤣🤣 good idea though, I'll check it out.. though I'm running the media mod now so not sure how I'd plug it in?

  • @glennaltschwager5234
    @glennaltschwager5234 Місяць тому

    How good are the 890's.
    Definitely the most capable proper adventure bike on the market.
    Fkn good fuell economy, I used more juice crossing on my DR.
    I was gunna ask ya about the Kriega luggage, I'm gunna make a low profile rack to help support the bags. Not those racks that stick way out on the sides, fkn horrible looking things .
    Cheers for sharing, mate. 🍻🍻

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому +1

      Mate if ya make up 2 sets we could do a deal of some sort🍺🍺😏.
      The whole reason I got them was because they were rackless and 10yr warranty, they were fucked and had holes 6 weeks after I bought them

    • @glennaltschwager5234
      @glennaltschwager5234 Місяць тому

      @gruntkunt I will keep ya in the loop on how I get on mate.

  • @twostroke999
    @twostroke999 Місяць тому +1

    fuckin good edit mate love ya vids, great to see someone on pootube not givin a fuck about swearing for a change keepin it real!! ,we thank you brother

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому +1

      Haha no worries mate, my vocabulary is 90% swear words, fuck em👌👌

  • @davidforeman2734
    @davidforeman2734 Місяць тому

    I have missed you were have you been. I am watching you from canada. I love your show.

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому

      Haha cheers mate, yeah I'm back, it's been too hot in Australia to ride but it's cooled down now👌👌

  • @coobye
    @coobye Місяць тому

    The only tree in the Simpson and your drone finds it mate😂
    It's a bit of a shock when you come back to civilisation again eh.

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому

      Haha yeah pretty average ay, it's like it's attracted to them.

  • @duketr4
    @duketr4 Місяць тому

    I hope we get to see the rest of the ride ..........

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому

      Yeah mate for sure, I've just got a few weeks work on atm but I'll be back to cross the other way soon✌️✌️

  • @frankmorris2603
    @frankmorris2603 Місяць тому

    That sped up view of riding would be an actual view of a Dakar rider in the desert. 😲

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому +2

      Haha yeah mate different level them blokes, and women 👌👌

    • @frankmorris2603
      @frankmorris2603 Місяць тому +1

      @@gruntkunt
      You do alright sir.
      No judgement from me.
      Livin the dream. 👍

  • @roadstrom
    @roadstrom Місяць тому

    Them holes are desert Fanny's try ya luck 😂

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому

      🤣🤣 maybe I did

  • @cliff1551
    @cliff1551 Місяць тому +1

    😁

  • @320duane
    @320duane Місяць тому +1

    So tell me, son. how was personality plus on that trip?

  • @bigals.ktms.9937
    @bigals.ktms.9937 Місяць тому

    Hey just wondering what was the date roughly you started the crossing, good video

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому +1

      It was the 4th 5th and 6th of June. Cheers mate✌️✌️

  • @vlfreak
    @vlfreak Місяць тому +2

    Fucking oath mate, great series of videos you and sick rick done well there 👌🍻

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому +1

      Cheers mate, we rode well together considering we only met 3 days earlier 👌👌

  • @brettgrabham2148
    @brettgrabham2148 Місяць тому

    Hey mate we're crossing the Simspon in 4 weeks on a mix of 701and 501's. How long ago was it you took these videos? Thanks Brett

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому +1

      We finished on 6th June

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому +2

      Might see ya out there✌️✌️

  • @cliff1551
    @cliff1551 Місяць тому

    0:35 be able to build some sand castles now then 😅

  • @320duane
    @320duane Місяць тому +1

    I thought part 1 was good. Son. how was fucking good? Was that?

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому

      Mate that was 1 of the best days rides I've had, and topped it off with a swim and a beer👌👌

  • @heathharvie9574
    @heathharvie9574 Місяць тому

    How many litres of fuel did u use

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому

      35.5 liters 👌👌

  • @Terran_tino
    @Terran_tino Місяць тому

    Just noticed another UA-camr - his channel “another guy on a bike” doin a similar run! Be sick if you guys connect up for the trip back!

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому

      I'll check him out now✌️✌️

  • @cliff1551
    @cliff1551 Місяць тому

    2:53 is hienrich still with you .

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому

      Who's Hienrich?

    • @cliff1551
      @cliff1551 Місяць тому

      @@gruntkunt the Japanese guy riding with you ye .

  • @cliff1551
    @cliff1551 Місяць тому

    48:52 kreiga 10 year warranty mate don't forget 48:52

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому +1

      I took them back after 6 weeks cause they had holes, @kriega said it was normal wear and tear. I'll never go near their gear again..

    • @cliff1551
      @cliff1551 Місяць тому

      @@gruntkunt JB weld then mate

    • @aussietrekker
      @aussietrekker Місяць тому

      would racks help?

    • @gruntkunt
      @gruntkunt  Місяць тому

      @@aussietrekker yeah but the reason I got them bags was because they are rackless

  • @peterepete-uv1oh
    @peterepete-uv1oh Місяць тому

    holes = spinifex ants