I love your videos mate , being a little crippled up with arthritis, I spend a lot of time watching guys like you ride the tracks I wish I could do. Keep them coming mate and your dad would be so proud of you 😊
Finally, I pulled the trigger on the big bore kit. Hopefully, it arrives tomorrow. Been looking at getting the big bore 434 kit for awhile, seeing how Sally pulls through the hard rough shit with the 15-44 compared to sock bore just ate at my mind, thinking I "might" became want, want became need lol. this video was the last sign/convincing I needed. Thanks mate for all you blokes do it's just awesome! Some of the best riding content on UA-cam.
Awesome to hear man. It certainly showed its worth while riding next to Josh. I didn’t film much of it but when we were side by side my bike just pulls so much harder and gets going much quicker while at low revs.
you might be getting air pressure buildup in your front forks, your forks get warm when working hard the air inside expands and they start to feel really stiff and choppy. you can add push button fork bleeders for convenience you just push the button and let the pressure out it's a lot easier than unscrewing the bleeder screw so you'll do it more often.
Mate I have never even looked into that for no other reason then well I don’t understand suspension all that much. I’ll suss that out as it has been said to me a few times since this series.
@@The_Apprentice_Adventurer yeah on your fork caps there's two plain screws to bleed the air. the ones in the centre of the cap are for adjustment and the ones to the side are the air bleeder screws. to bleed the air you put the front brake on pull the bike back until the forks are fully extended then loosen the bleeder screws. if you put fork bleeders on you do the same then just press the button and hold it until the air equalizes which only takes a few seconds. fork bleeders are about $30 you'll want ones for showa forks.
Hi Fellas. 2 questions here. 1-What are the tents that you each have? 2-with the Rallz rear tyre, what size did you guys run 140 or the 120? Keep up the good work, loving the channels!
Great video lance, I think the drz is certainly a keeper as its simple cheap and robust, I think a wide ratio transmission upgrade on top of the big bore kit would make it even more versatile! I have ridden the Vic high country twice and found the Basalt track that leads to blue rag track the hardest section I had done, it made Billy goat bluff track look easy!
Yeah we love our DRZ’s. Just a great all round machine. I have heard that track is nuts. Be keen to give it a go. On the next one I’ll have to include it.
@@The_Apprentice_Adventurer Basalt track will be fine with no luggage on bike but I had done it with luggage on bike with oversize tank full of fuel and it nearly killed me!
Fantastic video as usual mate. Great chemistry from you two. Unfortunately I don't have social media (Instagram) so I couldn't ask you a question. Maybe you can answer my question on here, what kind of tubes do you guys run and do you carry one spare 21 tube or two spare tubes? Thanks
Thanks for watching mate. I always carry one spare per tyre, if in the outback I’ll carry two spares per tyre. On this trip I just ran normal tubes but I did that because I knew the Motoz tyres didn’t require heavy duty tubes due to their compound. Zero issues.
@@The_Apprentice_Adventurer Appreciate the reply mate, I will definitely look into the motoz tires. Again thanks for the awesome adventure videos mate, can't wait for the next adventure.
@@_JoshJB_ Thanks for replying mate, I'm trying to perfect my setup and only take the things I truly need on the bike. Can't wait to watch your video as well.
it's worth noting that as soon as you go outside the weight range the bike was designed for every bike needs the suspension setup for rider weight and use. if you don't get your suspension done you can only get away with more weight if you ride slower. the suspension just can't accommodate a weight variation of 40-50kg over what it was designed for without a compromise
Absolutely. No arguments there. I’ve seen first hand riding next to the same bike same weight without a suspension upgrade. It’s even visually a notable difference.
Of all the adventure bike videos yours by far the best I’ve seen in Australia how many km on the big bore and no to a 701 or 690 shit handle very bad reliability I’ve had them all my favourite bike is drz 400e change the oil in shocks ever year keep up more shows
Ahhh thanks mate. If only UA-cam would get my stuff out there more. I’d keep my 400 for life but somehow think it won’t last that long. My big bore has done approx 4000km so far. Still running good. 👍
What are your thoughts on DR650's Lance? Awesome trip, you've definitely done your part in getting me into adventure riding, and now I'm getting my brother and his mates into it too,
Great to hear mate. I think the 650 is awesome. It will get you around the country a hand full of times no worries. I avoided it due to wanting to do a lot of enduro type riding as well as long distance riding on the one bike.
@@The_Apprentice_Adventurer I've got the 650, and my brothers going to get a 400, both awesome machines. If your around Brisbane in the future, we'll have to go for a ride. I just did a 2800km mission to orange and back a couple months ago, That part of the world is amazing for riding, lithgow right up through the central tablelands. Take Care Lance
I been watching both your channels for a while now at first I was keen I must be a pussy I seen how much work it takes to get to these places you show and even then the experienced will have many falls I find in my 40s i dont bounce that well of rocks no more....yeah for me open flow trail and black top....leave the hard stuff for my 4x4 😂 I'm happy to be a viewer and leave it up 2 you boys....I love the content keep em commin both of you....
Mate as long as you’re out riding and happy about doing it then it’s all good. I’ll be in my 40’s in a few months. Getting old sucks big time. But I’ll keep at it for as long as I can.
@@The_Apprentice_Adventurer Talk to someone who really knows these bikes and suspension, someone like Vince strang. It is quiet amazing the difference it makes, to all riding on and off road.
Sell your house, get jobs here and you can do endless riding. Love to have you guys living closer and I bet your mum would too. And you have another second cousin on the way too btw 🥰.
@@Bairnsdale66 I just bought a bloody house which I still haven’t moved into yet. Lol So I have heard, congrats, you’ll be super busy with these grand kids.
I know it’s been mentioned before, and I also know the hell of changing an online name, it after that trip, you are no longer an apprentice, you are now a master.
I love your videos mate , being a little crippled up with arthritis, I spend a lot of time watching guys like you ride the tracks I wish I could do. Keep them coming mate and your dad would be so proud of you 😊
Thanks mate, sorry to hear you can’t get out there and ride. I’ll keep the videos coming 🤙
Try Arthrexin.. Works a treat..
Finally, I pulled the trigger on the big bore kit. Hopefully, it arrives tomorrow. Been looking at getting the big bore 434 kit for awhile, seeing how Sally pulls through the hard rough shit with the 15-44 compared to sock bore just ate at my mind, thinking I "might" became want, want became need lol. this video was the last sign/convincing I needed. Thanks mate for all you blokes do it's just awesome! Some of the best riding content on UA-cam.
Awesome to hear man. It certainly showed its worth while riding next to Josh. I didn’t film much of it but when we were side by side my bike just pulls so much harder and gets going much quicker while at low revs.
This is fantastic. Great collaboration. DRZ400 yeww!
Soaked up every minute of the vids both of you have posted up on YT for the trip... have also started looking for a DRZ400!!!
Hey amongst it mate. Thanks for watching.
you might be getting air pressure buildup in your front forks, your forks get warm when working hard the air inside expands and they start to feel really stiff and choppy. you can add push button fork bleeders for convenience you just push the button and let the pressure out it's a lot easier than unscrewing the bleeder screw so you'll do it more often.
Mate I have never even looked into that for no other reason then well I don’t understand suspension all that much. I’ll suss that out as it has been said to me a few times since this series.
@@The_Apprentice_Adventurer yeah on your fork caps there's two plain screws to bleed the air. the ones in the centre of the cap are for adjustment and the ones to the side are the air bleeder screws. to bleed the air you put the front brake on pull the bike back until the forks are fully extended then loosen the bleeder screws. if you put fork bleeders on you do the same then just press the button and hold it until the air equalizes which only takes a few seconds.
fork bleeders are about $30 you'll want ones for showa forks.
I have to say you guys gel well together. I love the vids from both of you.
Thanks mate. Yeah that Josh bloke, he is alright lol. 😂
Well done guys it's not easy up there.
😂 love it boys! More bloopers moving forward haha
Lukey
Haha thanks mate. You know I’m always good for stuffing up “bloopers”.
Great Video Lance.. Keep them coming.. Well done.. Thoroughly enjoyable.. Matt T....
Hi Fellas. 2 questions here. 1-What are the tents that you each have? 2-with the Rallz rear tyre, what size did you guys run 140 or the 120? Keep up the good work, loving the channels!
Mate they don’t make my tent anymore, but it’s the equivalent to the 2 man Denali Explore.
We both had the 140 on the rear. 👍
@The_Apprentice_Adventurer cheers mate 👍
You not only finished the trip with him, looks like your taking him home. Great ride and video, plus another great friend for more rides...win, win.
Great video lance, I think the drz is certainly a keeper as its simple cheap and robust, I think a wide ratio transmission upgrade on top of the big bore kit would make it even more versatile! I have ridden the Vic high country twice and found the Basalt track that leads to blue rag track the hardest section I had done, it made Billy goat bluff track look easy!
Yeah we love our DRZ’s. Just a great all round machine.
I have heard that track is nuts. Be keen to give it a go. On the next one I’ll have to include it.
@@The_Apprentice_Adventurer Basalt track will be fine with no luggage on bike but I had done it with luggage on bike with oversize tank full of fuel and it nearly killed me!
@@danielryle5596 that’s what I like to hear. Hardcore. Good work.
Thanks to both of you 🤙 great viewing....
Great stuff Guys!! Well done!! 👏😁
Fantastic video as usual mate. Great chemistry from you two. Unfortunately I don't have social media (Instagram) so I couldn't ask you a question. Maybe you can answer my question on here, what kind of tubes do you guys run and do you carry one spare 21 tube or two spare tubes? Thanks
Thanks for watching mate. I always carry one spare per tyre, if in the outback I’ll carry two spares per tyre.
On this trip I just ran normal tubes but I did that because I knew the Motoz tyres didn’t require heavy duty tubes due to their compound. Zero issues.
@@The_Apprentice_Adventurer Appreciate the reply mate, I will definitely look into the motoz tires. Again thanks for the awesome adventure videos mate, can't wait for the next adventure.
I always run UHD tubes. Not fussed on what brand though 🤷🏼♂️
@@_JoshJB_ Thanks for replying mate, I'm trying to perfect my setup and only take the things I truly need on the bike. Can't wait to watch your video as well.
Enjoyed the series, High Country on my Bucket list for sure.
Enjoyed the video guys. Nice work 👍🇦🇺
it's worth noting that as soon as you go outside the weight range the bike was designed for every bike needs the suspension setup for rider weight and use. if you don't get your suspension done you can only get away with more weight if you ride slower.
the suspension just can't accommodate a weight variation of 40-50kg over what it was designed for without a compromise
Absolutely. No arguments there. I’ve seen first hand riding next to the same bike same weight without a suspension upgrade. It’s even visually a notable difference.
Of all the adventure bike videos yours by far the best I’ve seen in Australia how many km on the big bore and no to a 701 or 690 shit handle very bad reliability I’ve had them all my favourite bike is drz 400e change the oil in shocks ever year keep up more shows
😂
Ahhh thanks mate. If only UA-cam would get my stuff out there more.
I’d keep my 400 for life but somehow think it won’t last that long. My big bore has done approx 4000km so far. Still running good. 👍
What are your thoughts on DR650's Lance? Awesome trip, you've definitely done your part in getting me into adventure riding, and now I'm getting my brother and his mates into it too,
Great to hear mate. I think the 650 is awesome. It will get you around the country a hand full of times no worries. I avoided it due to wanting to do a lot of enduro type riding as well as long distance riding on the one bike.
@@The_Apprentice_Adventurer I've got the 650, and my brothers going to get a 400, both awesome machines. If your around Brisbane in the future, we'll have to go for a ride. I just did a 2800km mission to orange and back a couple months ago, That part of the world is amazing for riding, lithgow right up through the central tablelands. Take Care Lance
Been on the billy goat with my 790.. holy
It’s not easy 😂
Destroyed my knee there 😄
That’s no good mate. It would be tough on the bigger bikes for sure.
I been watching both your channels for a while now at first I was keen I must be a pussy I seen how much work it takes to get to these places you show and even then the experienced will have many falls I find in my 40s i dont bounce that well of rocks no more....yeah for me open flow trail and black top....leave the hard stuff for my 4x4 😂 I'm happy to be a viewer and leave it up 2 you boys....I love the content keep em commin both of you....
Mate as long as you’re out riding and happy about doing it then it’s all good.
I’ll be in my 40’s in a few months. Getting old sucks big time. But I’ll keep at it for as long as I can.
With your suspension, at least the rear, you'll probably have to look at a complete shock replacement to get the improvements your looking for
Nah she’ll be alright. I’m no expert rider and just need a new spring and service. When I first had it done it was much improved.
@@The_Apprentice_Adventurer Talk to someone who really knows these bikes and suspension, someone like Vince strang. It is quiet amazing the difference it makes, to all riding on and off road.
Well done guys. Tussock and I loved watching all your videos Lance. And you better change her name from ‘apprentice’ to ‘King’.
You guys might be my biggest fans. If only I still lived down there I’d have endless riding.
Sell your house, get jobs here and you can do endless riding. Love to have you guys living closer and I bet your mum would too. And you have another second cousin on the way too btw 🥰.
@@Bairnsdale66 I just bought a bloody house which I still haven’t moved into yet. Lol
So I have heard, congrats, you’ll be super busy with these grand kids.
I know it’s been mentioned before, and I also know the hell of changing an online name, it after that trip, you are no longer an apprentice, you are now a master.
Mate as I always say. I’m an Apprentice for life, always learning and figuring it out as I go. But I’ll take the compliment.