Good inspiration! You service the bike youre selves, live cheap, doesent complain, good riding skills. When youre off road youre actually off road, not just on gravel. Much more relevant inspiration for me compared to the ones exploring on first class. Gear oil, as mentioned by others, is just as good and much cheaper (more to spend on tuna and leaves), happy travels, ride active :-)
Brings back such great memories of knocking around the Salar in 2016/2017. There's so much to discover out there, especially in the surrounding hills and on the slopes of the volcanoes--ancient ruins, mummies in caves, amazing geological formations etc. I grew up in Bolivia your vlog definitely is pushing me to do it by motorbike. So far, I've only tackled it by 4x4. Next year! Thanks for taking the time to piece these together. As a filmmaker, I appreciate the incredible amount of time it takes to make it happen! This is what Charlie and Ewan missed out on--the truly authentic experience, without an entourage. Man, but you missed some hella rides in Bolivia. Hope you make it back someday. I'd be happy to share a few secret places.
Hi Pedro, been follwing your world journey for some time. Love the videos. Funny, on NZ telle tonight it featured Uyuni salt lake showing the 'Worlds larfest mirror'. Hope all that traffic gets out so as not to spoil the photos. Take care, your enjoying my 'Bucket list' ride. Take care bro. John.
Pedro, I’m so happy to see you again! I was a bit concerned. Listen my friend, my wife & I are both nurses, it seems to us like you don’t feel like yourself without the cocoa leaf. Do you feel like your body/brain is developing a dependence? We are concerned for your health long term. Love you & want nothing but the best for you!!!
Cheers Rik. If it makes you feel better I am taking the piss a bit with this. This stuff has been great for the conditions I've been in at altitude. Been stationary for a month now and haven't used it since. They have this in a jar here at the hotel next to the breakfast cereals, coffee and coco. My biggest craving is till my morning coffee.
I used to be a despatch rider on a lot of different bikes of different CCs and i was always trying to get more life out of parts. The best way (but not practical for you) was a heat up grease bath in a tin, what should be on most chain driven bikes but isn't is a chain cover such as that fitted to the old MZs, dirt and grit turns into grinding paste and shags your chain. I could get 25,000 miles out of a honda c90 chain and sprocket set because it had a tin chaincase, just a little gear oil every few days. And when your chain and sprockets are knackered change them as a set.
Hey Pedro, I’ve been binge watching all your vlogs in prep for my own (less) adventurous plans around Europe. What an adventure you’re having. Ups and downs all over and fixing computers as well as bikes! Loving the way you engage with those along the way. Take care out there sir.
Last time I cleaned mine with kerosine and took me an hour to get all the grit & crap off it. Come up like new! Then I coated it with non fling chain grease.For a trip like yours a Moto Guzzi V85TT with shaft drive and push rod overhead valves would be an apertising option. The Transalp has stood up well to some very testing conditions, obviously a pretty reliable bike.
You are living the dream! Getting back to Europe must not be in your recent plans, but when you come back, you should arranje a meet up with fans! You have a lot of stories that I'm sure doesn't fit all in YT. Safe travels my Friend! Keep inspiring us
hey man, thought id let ya know.. been on the road for 10 years now, and you inspired me to start moto travelling. got a transalp and I've just reached turkey, and about to head through Iran and the stans, and then onto the edge of asia. balls deep in starting the world circumnavigation. cheers bro!!!!
That's sick man and a bit humbling, thanks for letting me know. Before I left I used to be all over the videos of this Italian guy riding around the world on a TA. Ride this world hard my dude!
I love the new world where you can buy a sim card in the middle of Bolivia. I needed a charging cable in Casas Grandes Mexico. they had a wide selection!.
Just as well staying out of the salt water . I can't imagine how much damage it would do to your chain / wheel bearings & the sort .. Good stuff as always , Pedro !!
Had the same thing happen to a chain, O-ring sticking out, actually brought it to the shops. The guy told me, don't worry about it, that was 4.500 km ago. Not an off-road bike though.
Awesome video Pedro! Your channel has been an inspiration for me. I picked up a used Africa Twin this year and I'm planning a trip from Canada through the US. Good luck out there buddy!
Olá Pedro! Greetings from far, far away. I've been following you despite the lack of commentars or feedback of your vídeos. Keep on doing the excellent work...
There's a different fuel price for nationals and for foreigners which makes the fuel even more expensive than in Chile. That's the official invoice price. You can get around this by asking for no invoice and they'll quote you a lower price per liter, still higher than for nationals. What probably happens is that they put you in the system as a national and pocket the difference. This is illegal and not possible at the state owned petrol stations because of surveillance. Fuel costs 4 for a Bolivian national but 8.60 for a foreigner. Without invoice I paid 6. He probably pockets the difference 22l x 2 = 44 bolivian pesos, $6. Significant money for a lot of people here.
Thanks man, much better than I had expected and probably better than the standard TA one (extended aftermarket is a lot better). Rally fairing wind hits the top of my helmet. Also vision is not a problem most of the time, only when you are going real slow on very tough uneven terrain. Harder to see where the front wheel is going and to predict your foot placement properly.
Hello mate I have a 2400 mile journey from the uk to Turkey to do and I was wondering how many miles can you sensibly do each day. I am trying to workout the time it will take me. Thanks mate loving the vids
400/500km proper days on fast tarmac, 200/300 on smaller twisty roads in the Alps. Depends how much you stop to see things, take pictures/video, eat/relax, there's guys who live by doing 700km a day. I'd say go fast to the Alps, slow down there and after speed up to Balkans and from there look for smaller roads again because the region is a blast, same for Romania and Bulgaria, have at least a few days in Istanbul. Cheers
Depends on your budget and how you want to ride. If you got the money and are going to ride mostly tarmac roads then go for the big adventure bikes if that's your thing. Can't deny the power and comfort. If you don't have a big budget and want to have some fun off-road go for a single cilinder bike. Those are a lot lighter and easier to trow around in the dirt and mud, easier to pick up to. Also tend to be easier to fix like a klr, xt, drz and bmw 650. The amount of plastics you have to remove from a big modern adventure bike is crazy.
"how's your chain maintenance game?" what chain maintenance game? xD maybe once every half year or year depending on look of chain (i.e. in pain) - i religiously use chain wax and chain still looks grand :P however I feel it would be a very different story if my bike was over in bolivia in the salt :P
Invoice/receipt same thing in this case, meaning purchase being on the books. Bolivians pay around 4, foreigners pay 8.60 with invoice/receipt. Without, so off the books, It depends what you agree on with the guy at the pump, usually 6.
Hey I wonder if you have thought of buying some kind of social media ads to promote your videos more. Might help with the view count and get some sponsors to help you out
Check out the whole trip so far through South America
ua-cam.com/play/PLLlVyDsZdOqOKTOEnOqUza78sQ4FJtfxn.html
Your liking my comment made my day !!! It would be so amazing to travel with you but as a silent camera man ... It would be cool to ride with you
Good inspiration! You service the bike youre selves, live cheap, doesent complain, good riding skills. When youre off road youre actually off road, not just on gravel. Much more relevant inspiration for me compared to the ones exploring on first class. Gear oil, as mentioned by others, is just as good and much cheaper (more to spend on tuna and leaves), happy travels, ride active :-)
Brings back such great memories of knocking around the Salar in 2016/2017. There's so much to discover out there, especially in the surrounding hills and on the slopes of the volcanoes--ancient ruins, mummies in caves, amazing geological formations etc. I grew up in Bolivia your vlog definitely is pushing me to do it by motorbike. So far, I've only tackled it by 4x4. Next year! Thanks for taking the time to piece these together. As a filmmaker, I appreciate the incredible amount of time it takes to make it happen! This is what Charlie and Ewan missed out on--the truly authentic experience, without an entourage. Man, but you missed some hella rides in Bolivia. Hope you make it back someday. I'd be happy to share a few secret places.
Hi Pedro, been follwing your world journey for some time. Love the videos. Funny, on NZ telle tonight it featured Uyuni salt lake showing the 'Worlds larfest mirror'. Hope all that traffic gets out so as not to spoil the photos. Take care, your enjoying my 'Bucket list' ride. Take care bro. John.
When in Rome lol your videos inspired me and now I have a tiger named Tigger . I love it and cant wait for my first trip ! Thank you !!!!!
Pedro, I’m so happy to see you again! I was a bit concerned. Listen my friend, my wife & I are both nurses, it seems to us like you don’t feel like yourself without the cocoa leaf. Do you feel like your body/brain is developing a dependence? We are concerned for your health long term. Love you & want nothing but the best for you!!!
Cheers Rik. If it makes you feel better I am taking the piss a bit with this. This stuff has been great for the conditions I've been in at altitude. Been stationary for a month now and haven't used it since. They have this in a jar here at the hotel next to the breakfast cereals, coffee and coco. My biggest craving is till my morning coffee.
Pedro Mota cool, I’ll try to stop sounding like your mom now :-)
I used to be a despatch rider on a lot of different bikes of different CCs and i was always trying to get more life out of parts. The best way (but not practical for you) was a heat up grease bath in a tin, what should be on most chain driven bikes but isn't is a chain cover such as that fitted to the old MZs, dirt and grit turns into grinding paste and shags your chain. I could get 25,000 miles out of a honda c90 chain and sprocket set because it had a tin chaincase, just a little gear oil every few days. And when your chain and sprockets are knackered change them as a set.
Hey Pedro, I’ve been binge watching all your vlogs in prep for my own (less) adventurous plans around Europe. What an adventure you’re having. Ups and downs all over and fixing computers as well as bikes! Loving the way you engage with those along the way. Take care out there sir.
Cheers man, plan away! Question, do you watch if from the playlist or do the episodes follow each other in sequential order?
Loving your adventure. Your commentary is getting better each video.
Use gear oil on your chain. 5.00 for a bottle and makes chain last longer. The spray in stuff is a rip-off. Cheers
Sid Shelton haha from fortnine
Last time I cleaned mine with kerosine and took me an hour to get all the grit & crap off it. Come up like new! Then I coated it with non fling chain grease.For a trip like yours a Moto Guzzi V85TT with shaft drive and push rod overhead valves would be an apertising option. The Transalp has stood up well to some very testing conditions, obviously a pretty reliable bike.
Que buen video mostrar uyuni un lugar unico y incomparable viva Bolivia.
As always i too enjoyed all videos you are making Pedro and waiting for the next one. It feels like I am there with you. Keep on going and safe travel
You are living the dream! Getting back to Europe must not be in your recent plans, but when you come back, you should arranje a meet up with fans! You have a lot of stories that I'm sure doesn't fit all in YT.
Safe travels my Friend! Keep inspiring us
Who knows, might do something like that. Someone mentioned something similar for the US too.
hey man, thought id let ya know.. been on the road for 10 years now, and you inspired me to start moto travelling. got a transalp and I've just reached turkey, and about to head through Iran and the stans, and then onto the edge of asia. balls deep in starting the world circumnavigation. cheers bro!!!!
That's sick man and a bit humbling, thanks for letting me know. Before I left I used to be all over the videos of this Italian guy riding around the world on a TA. Ride this world hard my dude!
Thanks bro. don't think I'll go back to normal traveling for a while now. defo made a huge impact on the next 5 years of my life!!
I love the new world where you can buy a sim card in the middle of Bolivia. I needed a charging cable in Casas Grandes Mexico. they had a wide selection!.
Coca Coffee. I like it
Start the day at the office by throwing the door of the hinges
Just as well staying out of the salt water . I can't imagine how much damage it would do to your chain / wheel bearings & the sort .. Good stuff as always , Pedro !!
Had the same thing happen to a chain, O-ring sticking out, actually brought it to the shops. The guy told me, don't worry about it, that was 4.500 km ago. Not an off-road bike though.
Awesome video Pedro! Your channel has been an inspiration for me. I picked up a used Africa Twin this year and I'm planning a trip from Canada through the US. Good luck out there buddy!
I am stuck at work watching this video and I'll tell you you're doing it right!
Hi, nice video Pedro, lovely sunset !! That shot of the fuel price was funny , that's how everything works imn latin countries hahh thanks. Gus
Great video once again! Seems so chill:) I only ride on paved roads, but still try to clean and lube the chain after each longer ride.
Olá Pedro! Greetings from far, far away. I've been following you despite the lack of commentars or feedback of your vídeos.
Keep on doing the excellent work...
Renato, entao pa! Good to see you here again, been a while.
RESPECT!
Awesome video homie!
Sup my dude, Multistrada guest appearance popping off soon!
Great videos really cool to see a different part of the world .I'm in Central Oregon.Be safe ""RIDE ON""
Liking the Coca leaves a bit too much??🤔Lol
Yeah I've been waiting for uyuni
really enjoy your videos, thank you
Spinach... Yeah, right! 😂✌🏻
Pedro Coca! :')
As if Mota wasn't enough already
"Just a pinch between your cheek and gum." - What is the invoice the gasinolero mentioned?
There's a different fuel price for nationals and for foreigners which makes the fuel even more expensive than in Chile. That's the official invoice price. You can get around this by asking for no invoice and they'll quote you a lower price per liter, still higher than for nationals. What probably happens is that they put you in the system as a national and pocket the difference. This is illegal and not possible at the state owned petrol stations because of surveillance.
Fuel costs 4 for a Bolivian national but 8.60 for a foreigner. Without invoice I paid 6. He probably pockets the difference 22l x 2 = 44 bolivian pesos, $6. Significant money for a lot of people here.
Nice bike you've built man :) How's the wind protection with that Boano fairing?
Cuz it's much narrower than the XRV or XLV standard ones
Thanks man, much better than I had expected and probably better than the standard TA one (extended aftermarket is a lot better). Rally fairing wind hits the top of my helmet. Also vision is not a problem most of the time, only when you are going real slow on very tough uneven terrain. Harder to see where the front wheel is going and to predict your foot placement properly.
Hello mate I have a 2400 mile journey from the uk to Turkey to do and I was wondering how many miles can you sensibly do each day. I am trying to workout the time it will take me. Thanks mate loving the vids
400/500km proper days on fast tarmac, 200/300 on smaller twisty roads in the Alps. Depends how much you stop to see things, take pictures/video, eat/relax, there's guys who live by doing 700km a day. I'd say go fast to the Alps, slow down there and after speed up to Balkans and from there look for smaller roads again because the region is a blast, same for Romania and Bulgaria, have at least a few days in Istanbul. Cheers
Pedro Mota Thank you mate I really appreciate that I can get on and plan my trip. Good luck with yours👍
I've seen some videos of yours and I really enjoy them. What kind of motorcycle would you recommend if I want to do the sam trip??
Depends on your budget and how you want to ride. If you got the money and are going to ride mostly tarmac roads then go for the big adventure bikes if that's your thing. Can't deny the power and comfort. If you don't have a big budget and want to have some fun off-road go for a single cilinder bike. Those are a lot lighter and easier to trow around in the dirt and mud, easier to pick up to. Also tend to be easier to fix like a klr, xt, drz and bmw 650. The amount of plastics you have to remove from a big modern adventure bike is crazy.
I think you are able to do dakar malle moto
"how's your chain maintenance game?" what chain maintenance game? xD maybe once every half year or year depending on look of chain (i.e. in pain) - i religiously use chain wax and chain still looks grand :P however I feel it would be a very different story if my bike was over in bolivia in the salt :P
Yes to the 125cc. Check out "C90 adventures" on UA-cam. A light and simple bike is the key.
Pedro, dont let the gas stations push you around. Its an extremely shitty aspect of our country but you learn to hustle them back. Enjoy the trip!
La gasolina reseca mucho los oring de la cadena no se aconseja hacerlo salvo que no tengas otra cosa claro. Sal2
👍🎈
Nice
If your bike's side stand has a kill switch, once you go into that salt water the engine may stop and leave you stranded...
Ein deutscher. Ja cool
Big difference in price for petrol using invoice? Is an invoice the same as an receipt or does an invoice mean that you are using a credit card?
Invoice/receipt same thing in this case, meaning purchase being on the books. Bolivians pay around 4, foreigners pay 8.60 with invoice/receipt. Without, so off the books, It depends what you agree on with the guy at the pump, usually 6.
Hey I wonder if you have thought of buying some kind of social media ads to promote your videos more. Might help with the view count and get some sponsors to help you out
People and animals are only the background for Pedros big ego. A pity!
you sure like those coca leaves...lol. maybe you should try something else. :-)