Great video Tyson. Brings back memories of my ride to Lo (and Kora La) on two 350cc Enfields last June. Got to say they weren't the most appropriate bikes for the ride (we spent a lot of time pushing them uphill!) but man was it an amazing trip!
awesome stuff!! thumbsup! Me and my riding buddies have been to Muktinath thrice and attempted Lo Manthang (Upper) last year but failed. This year, we plan to reach there anyhow....no excuses.
I had watched ur both vlog of Nepal in dominar to lowermustang and in xpulse to uppermustang vlog...Do visit Nepal again and go for RARA lake this time
I respect you sir! what you did is remarkable, i know very few knows about it and very few will conquer, 1st time i did watched your video was perhaps 2-3 weeks later from your upload as youtube suggested, and now one of my subscriber from India is doing mustang expedition, and myself going there in early 2019, its your legacy I'm following, I'm really looking forward for your guidance. Thanking you for your upload :)
Tyson: Thanks for the reply! I run a carbureted KLR to prevent injector probs due to crappy fuel. Yeah, the funnel with the water screen is a must. 20 liter tank will be a joy to fill one bottle at a time.
haha it'll be fun, you'll have a group of young local guys standing around chatting away wondering what you're up to to keep things interesting. glad you're on a carbie. i think you'll have fun. provided you dont go in winter its easier in general, more people to help and the roads are in better condition.
how much fuel minimum, do you think is required for this trip? Thank you so much for the inspiration, especially in winter time as I will be in mongolia in early fall and should be in around nepal in around early winter. Thank you again!
you can see the route at the end fo the video, just take the names dropped into the video and check them on google maps. once your within riding distance seek local information for conditions etc.
@@tysoncable glad I found the comment of mine.. Was looking fwd to watching this video again. This video really inspired me to have more adventures. Went in 2013 for the first time till MuktiNath. Hoping to go Upper this year.
Tyson. Nice journal. I've been to this part of Nepal 3 times before when we had to trek it all the way back then. I'm going to India next year and plan to ride a KLR650 up to this region and on to Mt Kalish in Tibet after. What was the fuel situation like on the road to Kagbeni? Any problems with supply? Did you have to pack spare fuel with you? Was the handle bar width a problem on the narrow bridges. Thanks for any help!
hey mate, the state of fuel in nepal isnt great in quality generally. you can buy the last pumped fuel from beni right next to the bus stop area. after that you can buy fuel from any homestay or corner stores in the villages. in winter its also available, every other time of year, its going to be more fresh and abundant. i think i paid about 2USD a litre from memory. i recommend that you take a simple fuel filter funnel (the one that removes water and debris automatically) and just fill up from the petrol available along the way. village petrol comes in 1-2 litre plastic bottles. if you're running on injectors you might feel worried about them, i know i was, so perhaps pack an injector cleaner too? otherwise without the funnel and injector cleaner, i reckon you're going to be just fine. Ty
I'd just like to credit Anthony Gaiger for the song that starts at 17:39 "Massive" as this was done in collaboration with him. Brilliant video Tyson, was an absolute pleasure to watch. Stay safe mate!
its extremely dry mate. its also over 3,000m high which means plant life thins out. in winter its also too cold and any green dies. Added to that, most of the water comes from the southern side, hits the himalayas and dumps its rain on the southern side. what you get is a cold desert look. in summer theres green everywhere, so ive been told, if you go then they'll be growing crops around the villages. and the valleys are nice and green with grasses and flowers.
tyson cable Thanks for the answer. I was asking because in my own country, Sweden, it gets down to -40 in the winter in the north but it grows everywhere (except when it´s all covered by snow of course) but it´s at the most 2000m high on the summits.I was thinking it was because of erosion due to people chopped down the trees but then it is because the rains fall on the southern part
Actually upper mustang is only a small northern part of Nepal to say a barren country. Nepal has dramatically varied geography and topology regarding its small size.
Hi There! I happened to come across your video while researching info on Nepal off the beaten track. Undoubtedly an epic journey! I am interested in your picture book. Any chance you could point me to the right link? Merci, cheers! ;)
It definitely goes all the way to Lo Manthang. I drive around the outside of the village walls. Its very clear to see. Maybe there was a problem with your video playback? Chele bridge is only 6 minutes into the 30 minute video...
cheers mate. from jomson? well one night in kagbeni making plans, one night Samar and Tsarang, the one in Lo Manthang. I then had to rush back down the mountain because it was snowing overnight and the threat of being stuck was too great. in one day i rode from Lo Manthan to Kagbeni. it was pretty hard going but fun with tonnes of speeeeeeed!
Amazing! I know the trail (as a hiker) so I can imagine the difficulty and excitement driving to Lo Manthang. The feeling of freedom must have been intense. Is your book still available ?
Hey philippe it sure is mate, the PDF version is probably the best way to go because posting outside australia is crazy expensive. if you'd like a copy let me know perhaps email me tyson_cable@hotmail.com cheers
Hey Tyson. It must be an awesome experience for you. I am planning to go Upper Mustang with my 200cc bike. Is it possible to ride and reach to Upper Mustang with 200cc bike? What other accessories I have to carry for this trip? need your advice. Thanks
200cc can make it. you need fuel. good offroad tyres too. i suggest picking accessories based on weather forecasts. take mechanica kit and lots of spare money for situations...
tyson cable thanks for helpful information tyson...one more question :) is there any fuel station between beni- jomsom and kagbeni-lomanthang? or i have to carry petrol by myself?
***** Yes there is petrol pump just 2km after Beni, after that no fuel station at all. but you can get loose petrol in Jomsom, Ghasa, Kagbeni, Muktinath even in Lo-Manthang, but price will be higher. Remember after Muktinath it will be restricted region so you must buy a special permit worth of 500USD(for 10 days after that 50$ every day) and that to you can't buy this permit directly(Only a registered Travel company/Agent can purchase it for you). Apart from that you need ACAP and TIMS permit(you can get these easily at Nepal tourism office).
Hey tyson, can you remember how many points were up there where it gets really difficult to cross on a bike? I'm planning to go there on my Himalayan and I wanna have a decent plan to cross them. So far from your video and other sources i know there are two steep slopes where you'll need push assistance and that ice path around 8:00 min. Are there any chances that you can just ride over the slopes? what are your recommendations?
it was ages ago, im not sure what a himalayan is, what kind of moto. if you go in summer time you'll have more luck getting through each diffocult part mostly because the weathers better but also because there is more help along the way. i went in the middle of winter which was made this harder than normal. id recommend going with someone else to tag team each issue otherwise perhaps a guide may help. other than that im not much help, sorry.
+nerickrose acs It's not available in Jomsom or Mustang but I bet there are some travel agencies that provide bikes for hire in Kathmandu and you can take it from there
should be a much easier time to ride, water might be higher in places and more tourists. good luck. if the costs havent changed, a ticket in will cost $500 per person min buy of two tickets. not cheap.
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Nice ride but... But driving on bike in those narrow streets, almost through their houses sometimes... is showing huge disrespect to these local people, local culture, tiny nation. I would compare this to the simple raid into them. I was in Nepal already, I spent a lot of time in tiny villages with beuatiful people. No, I cant take this, sorry guys.
Czepinger La you seem overly judgmental about what the locals felt. i can tell you without any distortion or lie that these locals didn't mind one bit. perhaps you should take a moment to ask more questions next time, simple ones like, "hey, how did the locals feel about riding through their village? did they mind?" or "being there in winter is not normal, was there many people there? what did they think about you being there on motorcycle?" Good questions, thanks for asking.
Some pretty shitty riding here on display. Not in terms of speed, but safety. It's one thing to ride a light, unloaded dirt bike with a friend or two on dirt roads or trails. It's another thing altogether to race a fully loaded bike along dangerous public roads in a foreign country with no backup or support. If you don't even have the basic sense to slow down on blind curves for possible oncoming traffic, then it's pure, dumb luck that kept you alive on this trip. Not to mention the first rule of adventuring solo: don't ride a bike that you can't pick up by yourself if it falls.
Janta Janardhan do you think riding across the world was pure dumb luck? Its one thing to write about something and another to actually do it. What you see as risk taking is thoroughly learnt disciplined riding. I'll explain more if you'd like...
I may not have gone around the world, but I have ridden this same path to Jomson and on to Muktinath, all the way from Mumbai and back. It's among the toughest public roads (path is more like it) I've encountered, and your method is not a sensible way to go around tackling this route. I think you realized this yourself after a while, since as per your blog, you slowed down considerably further up the trail. Not to mention the fact that you ended up losing some important pieces of luggage, as well as breaking your steering damper. If that didn't indicate you were going too fast for the road, I don't know what does. It's one thing when you're taking part in the Dakar or TT rally, and all your so-called "disciplined training" is put to the test in a professional competition, away from regular traffic. It's another thing altogether when you attempt the same on a public road, putting other people in danger as well. Yes, I'd love to hear your explanation on how your emergency stop at 1:43 where you completely failed to see the oncoming truck around a blind curve constitutes "disciplined riding". I'm also really interested in knowing how your learning would have helped lift up your too-heavy bike on your own without the assistance of a kind stranger. What if no one had come along for hours on end? Would you have untied the luggage, straightened the bike, and then tied it back on? Doesn't sound very well-planned or trained to me.
You make far too many assumptions in your comments. Let me round out answers to things you should have paid more attention to: (1) the KTM enduro r 690 is an offroad sports bike and is more than capable of easily riding the trail (2) the tires being essential were pirelli scorpion rallys ideal for the trails (3) my experience is off road based primarily (4) i did not hit the car and was able to sufficiently stop in time (5) the motorcycle was not overladden, in fact it was lightly packed and can be lifted individually even at full weight (6) the assistance given to lift was provided without solicitation from a rider coming the other way (7) a traveller takes help when they can get it (8) the loss of equipment along the way came from riding too hard so the elastic straps used snapped but in no way do I feel that this was regrettable (9) disciplined training comes from years of riding and nearly a year of constantly riding internationally which greatly enhances road awareness, bike behaviour, personal skills, risk assessments, general decision making etc (10) your comments about planning are more or less accurate, I do not extensively plan any of my adventures as is the travellers way but i do plan for main problems (11) your comments about training are arrogant but i think you know this... You're quite suffocating in your safety critical comments. Perhaps you've seen some horrendous accidents and know that losing your life on the road is just a blink of the eye away. You're not the only one who knows that. The remoteness of the ride makes it particularly dangerous. While you can have an opinion, you would do better to ask important questions that test your assumptions before voicing them strongly. In a discussion you'll sound more open to understanding the behaviours, character and decisions making processes of the person you're observing. What I'd like to you consider is whether living should be foundationed in conservatism and safety. Risks need to be taken in all facets of life. Relationships, business, travelling, motorcycling, whatever...If you want to live a careful life going slowly at your own pace then do that. Just dont let me how I should be living mine or you'll be critiqued back abruptly.
1-3: I never doubted the capabilities of the bike or its tyres. I was only question your decision to ride along at that breakneck speed. Your bike was literally feet away from plunging over the side, in which case it would have been LITERALLY breakneck. 4: Yes, you were able to stop in time. However, it was a close call by any standards. If the driver opposite had been distracted or incompetent, the results could have been very different. Which is why you have the old saying: "It takes 2 idiots to make an accident". 5: The bike did seem overladen by my experience. During my trip to Muktinath, I just had 1 backpack that carried the essentials, and left most of my luggage in a hotel at Pokhara for a nominal fee. Turned out to be a great decision when it came time to pick up my bike from the ground - which happened often in the rivers and streams around Jomsom. 6: During my trip, I would not see any other vehicles for up to an hour at a time. Therefore, I assumed it took a while for the other rider to show up. If you were indeed able to pick up your bike by yourself, good for you. 7: Yes, we're always glad for the help, and extend the same courtesy to others we see in need. However, EXPECTING someone to come along and help in case of an emergency is just poor planning. 8: Your blog (newsletter) certainly seemed to convey otherwise. If I recall, you were actually quite relieved when that couple gave you their sleeping bag \ tent, as it got you out of a pickle. Were you planning on someone's generosity to replace your lost baggage? If so, please see point #7. 9-10: I agree with this. 11: If I seem arrogant, it's only because I've never had an accident after extensive touring across several years in the Himalayas. That comes from not taking unnecessary risks on public mountain roads. Fast offroading is strictly for deserted trails. Regarding your comments about the discussion, the nature of the internet (and RUclips comments) makes this difficult. My original intent was to just leave my thoughts on this video. Had I known it would lead to this long a discussion, I would have stayed well away from that "COMMENT" button. At the end of the day, risk is a relative thing. I have been called crazy for wanting to go around India on a bike. Your riding in the first few minutes (until your bike fell and your common sense returned) seemed crazy to me, but apparently perfectly fine to you. Either way, the WHOLE PURPOSE of the RUclips comment section is to let people know what they think of your video. I'm perfectly entitled to let you know you're riding your bike all wrong, and you're perfectly entitled to respond as you see fit. We could go on and on about this, but it'll serve no purpose. This time could have been better spent riding or wrenching my bike, so I guess it's time to and things here. All the best for your further travels. I hope your bag of experience fills up before your bag of luck runs out.
Salute to Rider
What type of Wildlife Exists in these tremendous Respectful Mountains.
Respect From PAKISTAN.
thnx for the upload !!
Sisan Baniya oho dai
Ohh dai 2018
Dammi yrr yo koiry😁👏👏👏
Sisan dai is everywhere
Sisan bro.new video kahele aux .
Respect to Rider! Thanks for awesome Diary
wow very nice..I miss my hometown mustang
One of the best bike adventures film I've ever seen ! Killer scenery! Safe ride !
Great video Tyson. Brings back memories of my ride to Lo (and Kora La) on two 350cc Enfields last June. Got to say they weren't the most appropriate bikes for the ride (we spent a lot of time pushing them uphill!) but man was it an amazing trip!
Thanks! Excellent Moterbike Adventure Tour. To see this video I like it very much.
one of the best diaries ever written!! nepal
aw cheers bru :D
this is my dream. amazing video,feels so proud see the beauty of our country. and a huge respect to the rider.
Been there 40 years ago, had lunch with the king at Lo Manthan...
Wow! Incredible! You did have an adventure. Thanks for sharing the video. I enjpyed very much!
tnx for sharing..this will be my next route. i,ve been upto kagbeni and muktinath on my 150 cc dirt bike.
great bike to use, lots of fun. light weight and enough power too.
man u r one hell of a rider.
respect.
hey thanks bro! :D
Can't stop. Great. Safe and Sound!
awesome stuff!!
thumbsup!
Me and my riding buddies have been to Muktinath thrice and attempted Lo Manthang (Upper) last year but failed. This year, we plan to reach there anyhow....no excuses.
thanks.. im planning to go to mustang this september.
This is amazing.. I am planning to do the same circuit around September...
I had watched ur both vlog of Nepal in dominar to lowermustang and in xpulse to uppermustang vlog...Do visit Nepal again and go for RARA lake this time
Wow man... What a adventure you had.... I loved this video and also a photo you took....
+Sangharsha Chaulagain thanks for the comment :) im really happy you enjoyed it. I hope you get to do the same.
I love the way you travel. ...
cheers, theres never a dull day on the bike doing this kind of thing.
OH My God!!! I"ve never seen same like this before Adventure of Upper Mustang. you are awesome!!!! & i proud to be, I am Nepali.
thanks mate!
i became massive fan of your work..
planning to do the same
it's a great video tyson cable thanks for sharing. I learnt a lot from your video. I am planning to get there this september.
I respect you sir! what you did is remarkable, i know very few knows about it and very few will conquer, 1st time i did watched your video was perhaps 2-3 weeks later from your upload as youtube suggested, and now one of my subscriber from India is doing mustang expedition, and myself going there in early 2019, its your legacy I'm following, I'm really looking forward for your guidance. Thanking you for your upload :)
Is lovely I miss that place
What all soundtracks have you used??
Great video. Loved it.👌
Nice video hope u had a wonderful journey
awesome journey !!! thanks for sharing video !!!!
Amazing work
awesome video,really adventurous
Nice,beautiful, thrilling
awesome thanks for uploading video ,,,,
Tyson: Thanks for the reply! I run a carbureted KLR to prevent injector probs due to crappy fuel. Yeah, the funnel with the water screen is a must. 20 liter tank will be a joy to fill one bottle at a time.
haha it'll be fun, you'll have a group of young local guys standing around chatting away wondering what you're up to to keep things interesting. glad you're on a carbie. i think you'll have fun. provided you dont go in winter its easier in general, more people to help and the roads are in better condition.
I have dream to visit...thanx for video...
nischal keto best of luck making the dream a reality mate!
Amazing....good job...
sir its gr8 vid......how did u manage to fuel up ur bike in these remote area ?
+akash rai petrol is available man, even little shops or home stays have petrol to buy in plastic containers.
petrol is available... we got petrol from China....
Awesome! how long did it take you to do this trip and what month did you go there?
December around Christmas. Took 10 days from Kathmandu and 6 days through upper mustang
best video ever.... :) loved it...thrilling adventurors ride.... keep riding keep exploring :)
I am watching in 2022 after 8 years.
From nepal ❤️❤️
You need much appreciation 👍♥️from🇮🇳
how much fuel minimum, do you think is required for this trip? Thank you so much for the inspiration, especially in winter time as I will be in mongolia in early fall and should be in around nepal in around early winter. Thank you again!
hey man did u really reached to the dynasty up there in upper mustang?
it was a hell of a ride there man #RESPECT
yeah man was some hard terrain and bad time of year. but got there in the third day from kagbeni.
So you enjoyed the trip in Nepal :D
Awesome video mate!!
thanks mate
Watching this in 2020, that's right, i'm from the future
Ya man but your comment's date clearly says Agust 4 2015. But I am really from future.
Literally watching this in 2020 ..
Thank you! It's useful video.
bro now visit solukhumbhu in bike check pulsardare venture video you can know more about the place of solu
Had a great time? ;) could you tell me the route you took, I'm planning to go there aswell.
:)
you can see the route at the end fo the video, just take the names dropped into the video and check them on google maps. once your within riding distance seek local information for conditions etc.
@@tysoncable glad I found the comment of mine.. Was looking fwd to watching this video again. This video really inspired me to have more adventures. Went in 2013 for the first time till MuktiNath. Hoping to go Upper this year.
hats off to these guys jay desh jay nepal
Tyson. Nice journal. I've been to this part of Nepal 3 times before when we had to trek it all the way back then. I'm going to India next year and plan to ride a KLR650 up to this region and on to Mt Kalish in Tibet after. What was the fuel situation like on the road to Kagbeni? Any problems with supply? Did you have to pack spare fuel with you? Was the handle bar width a problem on the narrow bridges. Thanks for any help!
hey mate, the state of fuel in nepal isnt great in quality generally. you can buy the last pumped fuel from beni right next to the bus stop area. after that you can buy fuel from any homestay or corner stores in the villages. in winter its also available, every other time of year, its going to be more fresh and abundant. i think i paid about 2USD a litre from memory. i recommend that you take a simple fuel filter funnel (the one that removes water and debris automatically) and just fill up from the petrol available along the way. village petrol comes in 1-2 litre plastic bottles. if you're running on injectors you might feel worried about them, i know i was, so perhaps pack an injector cleaner too? otherwise without the funnel and injector cleaner, i reckon you're going to be just fine. Ty
I'd just like to credit Anthony Gaiger for the song that starts at 17:39 "Massive" as this was done in collaboration with him.
Brilliant video Tyson, was an absolute pleasure to watch. Stay safe mate!
Thanks for the video. I am surprised it´s such a barren country. Almost nothing grows there. I wonder why?
its extremely dry mate. its also over 3,000m high which means plant life thins out. in winter its also too cold and any green dies. Added to that, most of the water comes from the southern side, hits the himalayas and dumps its rain on the southern side. what you get is a cold desert look. in summer theres green everywhere, so ive been told, if you go then they'll be growing crops around the villages. and the valleys are nice and green with grasses and flowers.
tyson cable Thanks for the answer. I was asking because in my own country, Sweden, it gets down to -40 in the winter in the north but it grows everywhere (except when it´s all covered by snow of course) but it´s at the most 2000m high on the summits.I was thinking it was because of erosion due to people chopped down the trees but then it is because the rains fall on the southern part
Actually upper mustang is only a small northern part of Nepal to say a barren country. Nepal has dramatically varied geography and topology regarding its small size.
there was no reference to nepal in my comment rupesh. it was always referring to upper mustang. obviously what you have said is how nepal is.
Muktinath temple bata ... upper mustang sama kati KM xa hola ?
wow.great video 👍
hey bikes are allowed at upper mustang?
awesome vid sir loved it
thanku for raidinge nepal upar mustang
Grt..thnx for uploading
Hi There! I happened to come across your video while researching info on Nepal off the beaten track. Undoubtedly an epic journey! I am interested in your picture book. Any chance you could point me to the right link? Merci, cheers! ;)
Sorry for the misunderstanding Tyson, I am interested in a copy and I emailed you. Thank you for the prompt reply.
Amazing adventure dude
how much total cost to reach mustange from ktm? around?? and what do you prefer to take there with us, accesisories?
no idea mate, i rode to mustang from australia.
+tyson cable thug life
you guys have any idea which month would be better for riding I was thinking to move on April..will appreciate your TIP-TOP information!!!
Just don't go in winter mate unless you wanna be crazy
tyson cable Thanks for your quick response!
above article is about the journey into upper mustang...all the info you want is in there...
So Tyson you didn't go all the way to Lo Manthang? Footage is only upto Syangbochen then you are back on Chele bridge. I am interested to know why?
It definitely goes all the way to Lo Manthang. I drive around the outside of the village walls. Its very clear to see. Maybe there was a problem with your video playback? Chele bridge is only 6 minutes into the 30 minute video...
Same like ladakh
Haha!!
That awkward moment when you find yourself in the You Tube video while searching random things.
Wasn't the speed more high?? off road and the cliff?
+bishal kc sorry i dont understand the questions.
I wonder why a genius like you have only 414 subscriber
Could be cause its only one video? Wouldn't call myself a genius though. Having any subscribers is unexpected.
ty for making this video
One hell of a rider man... How long did it take you to reach Upper Mustang from jomsom?
cheers mate. from jomson? well one night in kagbeni making plans, one night Samar and Tsarang, the one in Lo Manthang. I then had to rush back down the mountain because it was snowing overnight and the threat of being stuck was too great. in one day i rode from Lo Manthan to Kagbeni. it was pretty hard going but fun with tonnes of speeeeeeed!
i became fan of urs tyson cable ....love this video very very much..
thanks mate, im glad you loved it :)
Can u take me in ur any one video
My dream will come true please sir
:P
Ok sir tyson cable
Ice? Man, you a rider, in every sense of the word--rider.
Diego Fianza it's tough man, ice is hard work, that's why i got off the bike!
Amazing 🇳🇵😲😲😲
great ride
Amazing! I know the trail (as a hiker) so I can imagine the difficulty and excitement driving to Lo Manthang.
The feeling of freedom must have been intense.
Is your book still available ?
Hey philippe it sure is mate, the PDF version is probably the best way to go because posting outside australia is crazy expensive. if you'd like a copy let me know perhaps email me tyson_cable@hotmail.com cheers
so u didn't have any company with u?u went all alone from ktm to mustang?
solo. no company. winter time on my own bike from australia.
wow man
you r great bro
jst owoooo loved it
this is my country maaan 🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵
Hey Tyson. It must be an awesome experience for you. I am planning to go Upper Mustang with my 200cc bike. Is it possible to ride and reach to Upper Mustang with 200cc bike? What other accessories I have to carry for this trip? need your advice. Thanks
200cc can make it. you need fuel. good offroad tyres too. i suggest picking accessories based on weather forecasts. take mechanica kit and lots of spare money for situations...
tyson cable thanks for helpful information tyson...one more question :) is there any fuel station between beni- jomsom and kagbeni-lomanthang? or i have to carry petrol by myself?
***** Yes there is petrol pump just 2km after Beni, after that no fuel station at all. but you can get loose petrol in Jomsom, Ghasa, Kagbeni, Muktinath even in Lo-Manthang, but price will be higher. Remember after Muktinath it will be restricted region so you must buy a special permit worth of 500USD(for 10 days after that 50$ every day) and that to you can't buy this permit directly(Only a registered Travel company/Agent can purchase it for you). Apart from that you need ACAP and TIMS permit(you can get these easily at Nepal tourism office).
subid sahoo By the way non of above permits are required if you are Nepali citizen :)
thanks subid sahoo for all the helpful details. i was keenly waiting for such information. now i can plan accordingly for the trip. thanks...!!!! :)
hiw much time its take from ktm to mustang on crossfire
no idea man. not sure what a crossfire is.
I ***** i know man but can crossfire is safe to ride in musatng
bravo..
which motorcycle did you use?
+Sonam Sherpa KTM Enduro R 690
ktm690 enduro r with a few mods.
hey tyson how did you manage fueling when you reached up there?
you can buy off locals in plastic bottles which isnt great but the bike can drink it...
ha ha okay man thanks for the info
Hey tyson, can you remember how many points were up there where it gets really difficult to cross on a bike? I'm planning to go there on my Himalayan and I wanna have a decent plan to cross them. So far from your video and other sources i know there are two steep slopes where you'll need push assistance and that ice path around 8:00 min. Are there any chances that you can just ride over the slopes? what are your recommendations?
it was ages ago, im not sure what a himalayan is, what kind of moto. if you go in summer time you'll have more luck getting through each diffocult part mostly because the weathers better but also because there is more help along the way. i went in the middle of winter which was made this harder than normal. id recommend going with someone else to tag team each issue otherwise perhaps a guide may help. other than that im not much help, sorry.
Well any kind of information is helpful. Thanks, man.
did u went alone?
yeh mate, i did have a government mandatory guide walking meeting me at the villages I planned to sleep though.
is bike hire available in Jomsom or in mustang
+nerickrose acs i very much doubt it....
+nerickrose acs It's not available in Jomsom or Mustang but I bet there are some travel agencies that provide bikes for hire in Kathmandu and you can take it from there
What's that track at 7:00?
Kun bike lera gako bro?,
Ktm enduro
Thanks for reply
Thats cool man (Y)
KTM 690 enduro r, 2012.
tyson ca
Hey buddy this was in which month ?
December starting and ending 10th till 23rd.
tyson cable thanks buddy ...j m planning early April ...hope it's a good time to ride there
should be a much easier time to ride, water might be higher in places and more tourists. good luck. if the costs havent changed, a ticket in will cost $500 per person min buy of two tickets. not cheap.
tyson cable thanks a lot man for quick response ... appreciated .... Keep riding ... Subscribed your channel !
Background songs?
pretty sure they're in the video description section.
i am new farend🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵 like nepal ?
if anyone wants detailed information about this section into upper mustang then please read this article: imagealchemy.createsend5.com/t/ViewEmail/t/791A6D50B8730BE1/331430A5ACBF1946C67FD2F38AC4859C
been there! done that! life time experience. cheers bro! wish you well.
sweet as mate! fun times.
+tyson cable brother how did u managed petrol for that much ride i am also planning to go from kathmandu sould we should carry petrol ?
+Sameer Thapa there is petrol everywhere even in winter times. the petrol is in plastic containers once you go past Beni.
and what about price of petrol there after beni is it same as government rate or more
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vietnam 1/10/2016
Nice ride but... But driving on bike in those narrow streets, almost through their houses sometimes... is showing huge disrespect to these local people, local culture, tiny nation. I would compare this to the simple raid into them. I was in Nepal already, I spent a lot of time in tiny villages with beuatiful people. No, I cant take this, sorry guys.
Czepinger La you seem overly judgmental about what the locals felt. i can tell you without any distortion or lie that these locals didn't mind one bit. perhaps you should take a moment to ask more questions next time, simple ones like, "hey, how did the locals feel about riding through their village? did they mind?" or "being there in winter is not normal, was there many people there? what did they think about you being there on motorcycle?" Good questions, thanks for asking.
That's a good way to fuck up Mustang, keep it vehicle free!!!
yaaaawn.
bc kya tha ye
bravo bro
Some pretty shitty riding here on display. Not in terms of speed, but safety. It's one thing to ride a light, unloaded dirt bike with a friend or two on dirt roads or trails. It's another thing altogether to race a fully loaded bike along dangerous public roads in a foreign country with no backup or support. If you don't even have the basic sense to slow down on blind curves for possible oncoming traffic, then it's pure, dumb luck that kept you alive on this trip. Not to mention the first rule of adventuring solo: don't ride a bike that you can't pick up by yourself if it falls.
Janta Janardhan do you think riding across the world was pure dumb luck? Its one thing to write about something and another to actually do it. What you see as risk taking is thoroughly learnt disciplined riding. I'll explain more if you'd like...
I may not have gone around the world, but I have ridden this same path to Jomson and on to Muktinath, all the way from Mumbai and back. It's among the toughest public roads (path is more like it) I've encountered, and your method is not a sensible way to go around tackling this route. I think you realized this yourself after a while, since as per your blog, you slowed down considerably further up the trail. Not to mention the fact that you ended up losing some important pieces of luggage, as well as breaking your steering damper. If that didn't indicate you were going too fast for the road, I don't know what does.
It's one thing when you're taking part in the Dakar or TT rally, and all your so-called "disciplined training" is put to the test in a professional competition, away from regular traffic. It's another thing altogether when you attempt the same on a public road, putting other people in danger as well.
Yes, I'd love to hear your explanation on how your emergency stop at 1:43 where you completely failed to see the oncoming truck around a blind curve constitutes "disciplined riding". I'm also really interested in knowing how your learning would have helped lift up your too-heavy bike on your own without the assistance of a kind stranger. What if no one had come along for hours on end? Would you have untied the luggage, straightened the bike, and then tied it back on? Doesn't sound very well-planned or trained to me.
You make far too many assumptions in your comments. Let me round out answers to things you should have paid more attention to:
(1) the KTM enduro r 690 is an offroad sports bike and is more than capable of easily riding the trail
(2) the tires being essential were pirelli scorpion rallys ideal for the trails
(3) my experience is off road based primarily
(4) i did not hit the car and was able to sufficiently stop in time
(5) the motorcycle was not overladden, in fact it was lightly packed and can be lifted individually even at full weight
(6) the assistance given to lift was provided without solicitation from a rider coming the other way
(7) a traveller takes help when they can get it
(8) the loss of equipment along the way came from riding too hard so the elastic straps used snapped but in no way do I feel that this was regrettable
(9) disciplined training comes from years of riding and nearly a year of constantly riding internationally which greatly enhances road awareness, bike behaviour, personal skills, risk assessments, general decision making etc
(10) your comments about planning are more or less accurate, I do not extensively plan any of my adventures as is the travellers way but i do plan for main problems
(11) your comments about training are arrogant but i think you know this...
You're quite suffocating in your safety critical comments. Perhaps you've seen some horrendous accidents and know that losing your life on the road is just a blink of the eye away. You're not the only one who knows that. The remoteness of the ride makes it particularly dangerous. While you can have an opinion, you would do better to ask important questions that test your assumptions before voicing them strongly. In a discussion you'll sound more open to understanding the behaviours, character and decisions making processes of the person you're observing.
What I'd like to you consider is whether living should be foundationed in conservatism and safety. Risks need to be taken in all facets of life. Relationships, business, travelling, motorcycling, whatever...If you want to live a careful life going slowly at your own pace then do that. Just dont let me how I should be living mine or you'll be critiqued back abruptly.
1-3: I never doubted the capabilities of the bike or its tyres. I was only question your decision to ride along at that breakneck speed. Your bike was literally feet away from plunging over the side, in which case it would have been LITERALLY breakneck.
4: Yes, you were able to stop in time. However, it was a close call by any standards. If the driver opposite had been distracted or incompetent, the results could have been very different. Which is why you have the old saying: "It takes 2 idiots to make an accident".
5: The bike did seem overladen by my experience. During my trip to Muktinath, I just had 1 backpack that carried the essentials, and left most of my luggage in a hotel at Pokhara for a nominal fee. Turned out to be a great decision when it came time to pick up my bike from the ground - which happened often in the rivers and streams around Jomsom.
6: During my trip, I would not see any other vehicles for up to an hour at a time. Therefore, I assumed it took a while for the other rider to show up. If you were indeed able to pick up your bike by yourself, good for you.
7: Yes, we're always glad for the help, and extend the same courtesy to others we see in need. However, EXPECTING someone to come along and help in case of an emergency is just poor planning.
8: Your blog (newsletter) certainly seemed to convey otherwise. If I recall, you were actually quite relieved when that couple gave you their sleeping bag \ tent, as it got you out of a pickle. Were you planning on someone's generosity to replace your lost baggage? If so, please see point #7.
9-10: I agree with this.
11: If I seem arrogant, it's only because I've never had an accident after extensive touring across several years in the Himalayas. That comes from not taking unnecessary risks on public mountain roads. Fast offroading is strictly for deserted trails.
Regarding your comments about the discussion, the nature of the internet (and RUclips comments) makes this difficult. My original intent was to just leave my thoughts on this video. Had I known it would lead to this long a discussion, I would have stayed well away from that "COMMENT" button.
At the end of the day, risk is a relative thing. I have been called crazy for wanting to go around India on a bike. Your riding in the first few minutes (until your bike fell and your common sense returned) seemed crazy to me, but apparently perfectly fine to you.
Either way, the WHOLE PURPOSE of the RUclips comment section is to let people know what they think of your video. I'm perfectly entitled to let you know you're riding your bike all wrong, and you're perfectly entitled to respond as you see fit.
We could go on and on about this, but it'll serve no purpose. This time could have been better spent riding or wrenching my bike, so I guess it's time to and things here.
All the best for your further travels. I hope your bag of experience fills up before your bag of luck runs out.
Well I have to say it but you guys didn't leave any room for grammar Nazi's. Good job on that guys.