I have been waiting patiently for anything you post. Definitely not disappointed. It’s not often I see videos where something catastrophic happen to a GS. Cheers 🍻
Greetings from Nor Cal where we’re heading into Fall. Best time of the year to explore northern Nevada. It’s probably the closest to the “Outback” I’ll get until retirement. Perth and WA & NT are on my bucket list. Happy to view latest video. Be safe Steve.
Thanks for taking the time to comment. Coming to the end of our 'desert riding season' over here. It will be too hot to travel remotely soon. Next vid out next week.
@@mongreldogproductions I am loving that you have OS people following your trips!! YES!!!! Now to just get you back on the road BEFORE it gets too damn hot!
@@isnoo1 Hi KO'D, I always get a bit of a buzz when reading comments from an International audience. It's nice to know the vids have a wider audience than just middle aged, fat, balding, cashed up bogans from Australia lol (I'll probably lose most of my Subscribers now that I've said that😂😂😂).
The spring bloom is always a great sight to see. Great visual aide & explanation with loading past the axle Steve. Glad you didnt park it in the bushes when it let go. Hope the bike repair was easy on your pocket. Thanks for sharing Steve, always a pleasure to watch your adventures and see what you get upto. 🍻
Always a treat when you post a new video, and enjoyed this one a lot. Amazing that you managed to stay upright taking a hit big enough to do that much damage to the bike. Will look forward to the sequel. Cheers.
Hi Steve! I've been waiting for a new video, I was getting worried there might not be anymore!. I am constantly amazed at the vast and remote bike trips you and your friends make !
Hey Steve, glad to see you’re back, sorry the BMer got busted up, but that can be fixed. Letting you know you inspired me on an adventure from Melb to Yirrkala in East Arnhem Land, Perth and back home. I’m about a third the way having clocked up 4,300 km so far on a Honda AT! How you do all the tech stuff en route quite befuddles me! Thanks again!
Another great adventure. Always a pleasure to watch your adventures and to see more of the outback. That damage to the bike is a real downer though. I hope you manage to get everything sorted without too much hassle in the end.
Thank you for doing these. Your bush trips are always exciting to watch. You have a good personality. Definitely ride with you. I don't have a bike however. Anyway I wanted to say thank you.
Hi again, from old South Wales in the UK, and it's nice to see another of your videos 😂 always find it amazing to see your backyard compared to ours. Hopefully you'll get your bike sorted ASAP mate 👍
Good to see you back Steve, thought you were out wheeling, bet the 3 wheeler brought back memories of the Philippines! Bummer about the Beemer, hope it turns out ok, bastard being broken in the out back, looking forward to seeing how you go.
Steve I really enjoy your videos and hope to one day do the same as you are! Family life for me atm… *dreams* Keep up the good effort, I can’t imagine how you manage and charge all those cameras on a bike! You’ve got it down pat mate!
Life's journeys on two wheels. She must have some serious mileage given your years of filming. Look sorry to hear this Steve given that we all love your escapades. Good luck
I just checked your channel yesterday wondering if you have posted a video. today I see you have! its a shame you broke the bike.. been watching some Sheila's traveling. feeling like I'm all over the world. Africa, Norway, US, Austrailia. keep waking up in california tho.. go figure😁
I guess I should just stick to " women". itchy boots, onherbike, off she goes. those 3 and yours makes 4 channels to follow. 4 different parts of the world. keep vloging!
Damn, Just lost the perfect excuse to go for a 2k ride and bring that new part for you. You were to quick to book that flight. Please remember that you have some motivated followers just itching to head north at the drop of a helmet to rescue a Mongrel Dog. In fact with your previous MacGyver exploits I was fully expecting you to tape a piece of deceased wild animal bone to both ends of the break.
'You were to quick to book that flight'...lol. A week at Yulara is a loonnnnggg time believe me. Good idea about the bone...can i use that in the future (with your permission?). Next vid out in a week or two to have a look at the temporary repair.😀
Another great video. I’m sure a happy ending is in store, albeit a costly one. Parked up at Broadford, Skye. Heading by ebike over to Elgol today. An adventure for the eyes.
Very unfortunate mate but at least it happened where it did as it might have been a costly recovery on top of the repair bill. Looks a great road and outback adventure. ATB Jason 👍
Another great video. Plan on shipping my 1100GS downunder next year, the GCR is on my list to do. Torque arm on my bike is steel, they don't build 'em like they used to eh?😂
G'day Steve, just found your channel in the past few days and have binge watched a lot of your content, all I can say is bloody amazing! Am I wrong in saying you are an ex-military man? if so, what unit did you serve in? Keep it up mate I am so very impressed! Inspirational!
@@mongreldogproductions 20 years ARA myself and going into my 13th in the ARES now myself! I used to ride sports bikes and wrote off my last one, been wanting try adventure riding myself for years, I think your videos are just going to push me over the edge (not sure what the wife will think)
@@mongreldogproductions yes we did KTM Rob joined us to JW then he kept going on to catch Chris at Ayres rock and ride back with him i believe, JW was a great spot and glad we got out that way some fantastic scenery out there for sure.
@@adv-moto-rider7216 Did you do Skull Springs Road (Telfer to Nullagine)??? One of my 5 most favourite roads in Oz! If you missed it, stick it on your list of things to do.😀
@@mongreldogproductions yes we Skull springs on way home camped at Carawine night before it was freshly graded so was a dream to ride on almost as good as Dooley Down rd out of MT Augustus.
Bad luck about the torsion bar. The GCR seems to be in better condition than the last video you did and certainly better than 2012 when I drove it last. Will take a look at the next video now..
I'm liking the Motoz Tractionator GPS tyres for longevity and all-round performance (but then I have them on a Harley Dyna, so I might have an unusual use-case🤣👍👍). But it's a heavy bike with a big engine, so they might be comparable in that sense...:)
Strewth Steve, that broken trailing rear arm is not a common failure on the GS’s, have you heard of it in your travels? Looks like a new GPS on board too. Hope it all works out getting the bike back home mate. Thanks for another great adventure in the bush. Old mates Ural went pretty well too. Regards GG
G'day Steve, Mate I am sorry to see your trip end in this way & do you think it is a fatigue crack or what are your thoughts. Safe Travels Old Mate, Steve.
If it was life or death, I would’ve taken the chance but…. The rear wheel was able to move forward and back by about 40mm. I wasn’t sure if it would have caused damage to the universal, shaft or gearbox. We did a bodgy fix to move the bike but only briefly. Finalè out in a few days.
Last time I went thru Menzies they only had diesel. I hope for your benefit they have changed that. Steve, what is the score with paying for entry to the park at Uluru. Does that come on top of your camping fee ?
Steve, pardon my ignorance but what are the flimsy cages around the petrol and diesel pumps for? I mean , just hitch one up to a tow bar and demolish it - they're just a nuisance. I remember all the great barbecue facilities at beaches and they were never vandalised, so what's with fuel pumps? Great video, stay safe 🕊
the cage is there because of the Neanderthals that make up 30% of the northern territory population, they think they have the right to break everything , the same reason we have alcohol ban register, minimum floor price, all the deodorant is behind lock and key because they sniff it, we use Opel petrol so they cant sniff it and get high, 85% of the prison population is made up of Neanderthals and 90% of all domestic violence is thanks to them and now they want a voice in parliament !
@@rickute1458 Now, now...cool your jets bigfella. I'm not sure this is the right Platform to bring that topic up regardless of your beliefs. It is meant to be 'entertainment' remember. 😀
Were you still running the Motoz GPS on the rear Steve? Interested to see how you're finding it. I'm tossing up between the GPS and Adventurer. Great to see your adventures again. Pitty it ended prematurely.
That tyre was a runout from a previous trip. I'll use them for the longevity but I lean toward big block knobbies if the trip is less than 5,000km. I don't care how tyres perform on the blacktop...i only ride the bike on the blacktop to get to the gravel.
Such a bummer to have that happen, lucky for it to not have been worse or have a rear wheel lock up and throw you. BTW where did you get fuel in Menzies, everything I've seen indicates its diesel only there at Eagle Petroleum so I'll need extra containers on my trip next month that includes Menzies back to SouthernCross via the same dirt road you took out there
Thanks for the entertainment mate, always a pleasure to see a new Mongrel Dog Production. On a number of your videos now you make a point of camping away from the road and mention that the fire can't be seen from the road. Why is this, is it a security thing?
Yeah, sorta. It is quite remote out there and the only traffic after dark are normally 'the locals' transiting from one community to another. All these communities are alcohol free (banned) and if they see a fire they might think that beer is on the menu. Nobody likes surprises in the middle of the night. There is an Australian movie called Wolf Creek. I've never watched it because i reckon if i did, I would never go camping again. Glad you enjoy the Channel content.
@@mongreldogproductions "There is an Australian movie called Wolf Creek. I've never watched it because i reckon if i did, I would never go camping again" Good call. I watched it and have regretted that ever since! :). Seriously, it's nasty. I have since 4WD camped at the crater. Not solo, luckily.
@@mongreldogproductions it's a shame that's the reality of outback travel but given the circumstances makes sense. Thanks for the film mention, I vaguely recall hearing this one reviewed on local radio.
Rarely...You may find them warming themselves up on the roads after hibernation (cold blooded) but usually the noise or vibration startles them long before you reach them. I try not to think about creepy crawlies too much. A snake nearly killed me as a young soldier when patrolling thru the bush. Something I'd rather forget. Thanks for watching.
Hi Kieth, I’m currently cycle touring in South Australia (Mawson Trail). Before I left Perth it was still awaiting parts ex Germany. I expect it must be getting close to being back on the road by now. 👍
Strut reinforcement??? On the front??? The bike is up to date with all the necessary mods. I don’t usually fit too many farkles. Everything must have a practical use.
My bike (R1200GSA) has been remapped from new to use low octane fuel. Some Riders use octane boost and Chris #1 uses boost for his Ural if he cant source Hi Octane fuel. The Opal does affect fuel consumption...increases it by about 10%.
Fair question...it all has to do with the 'soft' compound they use to help the tyres 'stick' to the road or gravel surface. You can get hard compound tyres that are good for about 12,000km but you do notice the difference in handling, especially on the blacktop. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Off road knobby tyres are more aggressive and have lugs on them, instead of the weight being distributed across the tread evenly the individual lugs take a panishment therefore loose more rubber a lot faster as apposed to road based tyres
Shame about that torsion bar but knowing you from these video blogs I'm sure you'll resource something. I saw Uluru in 1985 and climbed it back then. So glad I did as these morons who run our country are closing off so many national parks such as Mount Warning National Park in northern NSW.
Mt Warning closed? That's a crime. I climbed it in the 70's as a school kid. I think they've closed the rock to climbing again now. And I've not climbed it yet!. Still hope too. It's a national treasure and should be open to ALL Australians.
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YESSSS!!! You're back. I am once again, whole 🙂
😂😂😂. Glad you now feel ‘complete’ and at peace with the Universe.
Good to see the band back together 👍
Thanks mate , glad you’re back :-))
Your video’s never disappoint !
Onya Kiwizz...thanks for your support over the years.
I have been waiting patiently for anything you post. Definitely not disappointed. It’s not often I see videos where something catastrophic happen to a GS. Cheers 🍻
Sorry for the long delay....the last half of the year has a bit more action going on. Thanks for watching.
@@mongreldogproductions I would be content with one or two per year. Quality over quantity. Always leave them wanting more 🍻
Great to see you back on the bike Steve. Love your vids mate.
Another great video. Looking forward to the next one.
Coming soon!
Thanks Steve for your time and effort, truly inspiring & entertaining.
Mr Steve you’ve done it again. Good luck with repair. Good luck with your flights not getting cancelled. Good luck explaining it all to Mrs Steve.
The bike is still in Alice, Flight food is still s*** and Mrs Steve still tolerates me! Life is good.
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Welcome back. Good to see you
Back at ya.
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Greetings from Nor Cal where we’re heading into Fall. Best time of the year to explore northern Nevada. It’s probably the closest to the “Outback” I’ll get until retirement. Perth and WA & NT are on my bucket list. Happy to view latest video. Be safe Steve.
Thanks for taking the time to comment. Coming to the end of our 'desert riding season' over here. It will be too hot to travel remotely soon. Next vid out next week.
@@mongreldogproductions I am loving that you have OS people following your trips!! YES!!!! Now to just get you back on the road BEFORE it gets too damn hot!
@@isnoo1 Hi KO'D, I always get a bit of a buzz when reading comments from an International audience. It's nice to know the vids have a wider audience than just middle aged, fat, balding, cashed up bogans from Australia lol (I'll probably lose most of my Subscribers now that I've said that😂😂😂).
@@mongreldogproductions ROFLMBO!!! On ya kiddo!!!!
The spring bloom is always a great sight to see. Great visual aide & explanation with loading past the axle Steve. Glad you didnt park it in the bushes when it let go. Hope the bike repair was easy on your pocket. Thanks for sharing Steve, always a pleasure to watch your adventures and see what you get upto. 🍻
Thanks 👍. Next vid (Finalè) out next week (Thursday).
A wombat hole!!
It must have been on holiday as you know which is why you slipped it in without missing a beat
You're still the best......if there is a problem there always is a solution ...
Great video Steve! Bugger about your bike. Good to see you back posting on RUclips 😀
Always a treat when you post a new video, and enjoyed this one a lot. Amazing that you managed to stay upright taking a hit big enough to do that much damage to the bike. Will look forward to the sequel. Cheers.
Next vid out next Thursday ( I think…).
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Man I love and look forward to the travels you share with us. Hope that breakage doesn't keep you off the road too long. Travel safe.
You and me both! Next vid out next week. Thanks for watching.
Hi Steve! I've been waiting for a new video, I was getting worried there might not be anymore!. I am constantly amazed at the vast and remote bike trips you and your friends make !
Ex ABC radio guy here.
Audio sounds great.
Thanks for the positive feedback….i HATE audio lol. 😂
Best part about driving country. Just pull over and take a leak whenever you want. Absolute freedom for me and my small bladder.
Hahaha...when you gotta go; you gotta go. Thanks for watching.
Like many others im glad to see your new video. Its not quite the same as being there, but its the next best thing. Thanks Steve.
Hi Bill, Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the positive feedback. Next vid (Finalè) out in a few days. 😊
Hi Steve,
Once again a really enjoyable video. Good to see you back on deck. Thanks for the effort you put in for our enjoyment cheers.
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Hey Steve, glad to see you’re back, sorry the BMer got busted up, but that can be fixed. Letting you know you inspired me on an adventure from Melb to Yirrkala in East Arnhem Land, Perth and back home. I’m about a third the way having clocked up 4,300 km so far on a Honda AT! How you do all the tech stuff en route quite befuddles me! Thanks again!
Where there's a will, there's a way. Gotta keep the viewers happy. Enjoy the rest of your trip. Thanks for watching.
Tx for the great Video once again as always. Good luck with the bike
Another great adventure. Always a pleasure to watch your adventures and to see more of the outback. That damage to the bike is a real downer though. I hope you manage to get everything sorted without too much hassle in the end.
Thanks 👍
Thank you for doing these. Your bush trips are always exciting to watch. You have a good personality. Definitely ride with you. I don't have a bike however. Anyway I wanted to say thank you.
Glad you enjoy the content...thanks for the positive feedback.
Hi Steve ,I usually check your channel for new postings. Don't know how I missed this. Always love watching the Outback rides.
Hi Bill, Another Adventure uploaded in a few days...watch this space. Regards
Great to see you back on the bike just finished a 12000 k road trip myself always challenges on the road keeping the bike running
looking forward to part 2 .
Next Thursday I think...
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Great to see you Steve, your adventures are allways top notch. Too bad about the bike mate, but hey shit happens. Looking forward to part two.
Finalé out next week...watch this space
Good to see you back on another ride, or at least attempt to. Cheers
Informative episode, as always! Nothing wrong with running out tyres to get the most out of them.
I always enjoy your videos, thank you for sharing.
Glad you like them! Finalé out next week.
Love traveling with you. Thanks for the video.
Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
Good to see you, Steve. Absolute shame as to what happened to your bike. Hope you get sorted out. Will be looking forward to the next episode.
Watch this space (next Thursday I think).
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Thanks Steve for another great vid!
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Hi again, from old South Wales in the UK, and it's nice to see another of your videos 😂 always find it amazing to see your backyard compared to ours. Hopefully you'll get your bike sorted ASAP mate 👍
Hi RG, the bike is still a work in progress but will rise to ride another day. Thanks for watching.
What a Bummer, I hope there is a silver lining 🤞🙏 Thanks for your unique motor vlog 😊👍
Good videos.
Thanks…glad you enjoy the Channel content.
What a bummer Steve. I hope you get it sorted. Great Video.
Thanks 👍
Just finished my own trip up to Uluru and Cape York, great to see another vid from you
Hope you enjoyed it!
You make great videos mate. Really enjoyable stuff.
Much appreciated! Thanks for taking the time to comment.
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Fantastic trip really enjoyed watching buddy hopefully in the future will be able to tag along. Shame about breakage
Good to see you back. I'm saving your video for tomorrow....
Hopefully it wont disappoint...😀
I have travelled that road ten times never seen it that wet! Great video, unfortunate with the bike fault too you wouldnt expect that.
Good to see you back Steve, thought you were out wheeling, bet the 3 wheeler brought back memories of the Philippines! Bummer about the Beemer, hope it turns out ok, bastard being broken in the out back, looking forward to seeing how you go.
The legend returns!
Aw-shucks, legend status. That’s a lot to live up too.
Thanks for the positive feedback. Finalè out on Thursday.
That's the best way to find you've broken something 😃
Very surprised the GS failed, guess there not that tough 😂 great video Tod thanks 👍🏽
The bike has had a punishing existence...125,000km on the clock. I didnt buy it to commute to work.
Steve I really enjoy your videos and hope to one day do the same as you are! Family life for me atm… *dreams*
Keep up the good effort, I can’t imagine how you manage and charge all those cameras on a bike! You’ve got it down pat mate!
Thanks for the positive feedback. Your time will come!
Another great vid Steve. Look like it time for a upgrade on the bike .
Nah, still got some life left in it yet...
I love the first bit of your numberplate, 1HZ is the engine in my Landcruiser
Life's journeys on two wheels. She must have some serious mileage given your years of filming. Look sorry to hear this Steve given that we all love your escapades. Good luck
Thanks 👍
Cold drinks waiting for you from the guy from the bmw club, what a champion! Great video Steve, looking forward to see what unfolds in the next video.
Your helmet movements at 2:35 were funny. I'd have to edit that out so i didnt get in trouble from the missus
Hi Nerb, I’ve rewatched it several times…I’m not sure I understand???
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@@mongreldogproductions Camera locks in on the woman's rear.
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^^^ Going back to have a look. 🙂
hahaha you self incriminated yourself mate thou truth be told we all do it
Incredible country 🍻
Adv Rider utopia. Thanks for watching.
I just checked your channel yesterday wondering if you have posted a video. today I see you have! its a shame you broke the bike.. been watching some Sheila's traveling. feeling like I'm all over the world. Africa, Norway, US, Austrailia. keep waking up in california tho.. go figure😁
😂😂😂 'Some Shiela'...are we still allowed to say that? Are you an Ex Pat??? Waking up (anywhere) is a good thing! Thanks for watching.
I guess I should just stick to " women". itchy boots, onherbike, off she goes. those 3 and yours makes 4 channels to follow. 4 different parts of the world.
keep vloging!
Damn, Just lost the perfect excuse to go for a 2k ride and bring that new part for you. You were to quick to book that flight. Please remember that you have some motivated followers just itching to head north at the drop of a helmet to rescue a Mongrel Dog. In fact with your previous MacGyver exploits I was fully expecting you to tape a piece of deceased wild animal bone to both ends of the break.
'You were to quick to book that flight'...lol. A week at Yulara is a loonnnnggg time believe me. Good idea about the bone...can i use that in the future (with your permission?). Next vid out in a week or two to have a look at the temporary repair.😀
love your videos mate.
wish i could do some road trips too, looks awesome
Glad you like them!😊
Another great video. I’m sure a happy ending is in store, albeit a costly one.
Parked up at Broadford, Skye. Heading by ebike over to Elgol today. An adventure for the eyes.
Brrr...must be cold there. Coming into Autumn??? Enjoy the journey!
At 30:50. That's enough to piss off the Good Humor man.
Great video Steve. Holy shit must have been a big hit to break that. Ride safe
Another great trip. Bummer about the breakage. Still, a bad day out there is always better than a good day stuck in an office
True dat…Finalè out on Thursday.
Thanks for watching.
Very unfortunate mate but at least it happened where it did as it might have been a costly recovery on top of the repair bill. Looks a great road and outback adventure. ATB Jason 👍
Steve, great to see you back. Q, how many more miles do you get using regular fuel compared to Opel? 👍🏴
The Opal does affect fuel consumption...increases it by about 10%. Otherwise, you dont notice much difference.
3:41 ... when I see that place on the right, I'm feeling hungry for a 'Gidgee-burger' :)
I’ve never had a Gidgee-burger…maybe next time. Thanks for watching.
Welcome back brother 👍🏻
Appreciate it
Oh poop! That sinking feeling when realisation hits. 😢
Another great video. Plan on shipping my 1100GS downunder next year, the GCR is on my list to do. Torque arm on my bike is steel, they don't build 'em like they used to eh?😂
Good luck! Thanks for watching.
Many earthquakes happening in Australia, this last month has been crazy
Peace be with you
Praise God
G'day Steve, just found your channel in the past few days and have binge watched a lot of your content, all I can say is bloody amazing! Am I wrong in saying you are an ex-military man? if so, what unit did you serve in? Keep it up mate I am so very impressed! Inspirational!
Welcome aboard! 20 years ARA and 10 years ARes. You can take the man outta the Army but you can’t take the Army outta the man!
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@@mongreldogproductions 20 years ARA myself and going into my 13th in the ARES now myself! I used to ride sports bikes and wrote off my last one, been wanting try adventure riding myself for years, I think your videos are just going to push me over the edge (not sure what the wife will think)
Saw you post while at Mt Augustas heading up to DR 2023
Did you make it there???? I didn't! Thanks for watching
@@mongreldogproductions yes we did KTM Rob joined us to JW then he kept going on to catch Chris at Ayres rock and ride back with him i believe, JW was a great spot and glad we got out that way some fantastic scenery out there for sure.
@@adv-moto-rider7216 Did you do Skull Springs Road (Telfer to Nullagine)??? One of my 5 most favourite roads in Oz! If you missed it, stick it on your list of things to do.😀
@@mongreldogproductions yes we Skull springs on way home camped at Carawine night before it was freshly graded so was a dream to ride on almost as good as Dooley Down rd out of MT Augustus.
Bummer! When. We're you in Yulara? I visited for the first time towards the end of June. Absolutely magical place, loved it.
Early August...Uluru sure is a magnificent site! Thanks for watching.
many thanks for introducing me to the phrase " bum fuck nowhere " my favourite aussi phrase
You're welcome...thanks for watching.
Bad luck about the torsion bar. The GCR seems to be in better condition than the last video you did and certainly better than 2012 when I drove it last. Will take a look at the next video now..
When it's dry it's good (most times). A good 'Adv Rider' road.
I'm liking the Motoz Tractionator GPS tyres for longevity and all-round performance (but then I have them on a Harley Dyna, so I might have an unusual use-case🤣👍👍). But it's a heavy bike with a big engine, so they might be comparable in that sense...:)
Strewth Steve, that broken trailing rear arm is not a common failure on the GS’s, have you heard of it in your travels? Looks like a new GPS on board too. Hope it all works out getting the bike back home mate. Thanks for another great adventure in the bush.
Old mates Ural went pretty well too.
Regards GG
I have known them to bend...not break. The Ural will feature in another vid in a few weeks time. Thanks for watching.
Sorry to hear that Steve. I hope it wasn't too expensive to repair
Glad your back...bummer about your bike. Hopefully it doesn't cost a arm and leg to get back home. Good to see Cris 2 back out after his broken leg.
Hi Graham, it was Tom who broke his leg...he does have a Cameo appearance in the next vid (out next week). Thanks for watching.
@mongreldogproductions sorry got confused seeing the dr650 😆 🤣
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G'day Steve, Mate I am sorry to see your trip end in this way & do you think it is a fatigue crack or what are your thoughts.
Safe Travels Old Mate, Steve.
I dont think it was fatigue...just an unfortunate incident. Thanks for watching.
Great video, thanks. Except when we have to view through the bike visor.🤔
You should see it from my angle...I gotta look thru it each and every day. Thanks for watching.😀
Fuckin hell! How did you manage to break that , these BMW-s are built like tanks!!!
With a little perseverance, anything is possible.
What are the consequences of continuing on to somewhere like Alice on the blacktop with a broken torsion bar?
If it was life or death, I would’ve taken the chance but….
The rear wheel was able to move forward and back by about 40mm. I wasn’t sure if it would have caused damage to the universal, shaft or gearbox. We did a bodgy fix to move the bike but only briefly. Finalè out in a few days.
Thanks Steve, bummer about the breakage though.
Last time I went thru Menzies they only had diesel. I hope for your benefit they have changed that. Steve, what is the score with paying for entry to the park at Uluru. Does that come on top of your camping fee ?
Yeah, nah. Unleaded now available 24/7 using a debit card (trust me)
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Steve, pardon my ignorance but what are the flimsy cages around the petrol and diesel pumps for? I mean , just hitch one up to a tow bar and demolish it - they're just a nuisance. I remember all the great barbecue facilities at beaches and they were never vandalised, so what's with fuel pumps? Great video, stay safe 🕊
the cage is there because of the Neanderthals that make up 30% of the northern territory population, they think they have the right to break everything , the same reason we have alcohol ban register, minimum floor price, all the deodorant is behind lock and key because they sniff it, we use Opel petrol so they cant sniff it and get high, 85% of the prison population is made up of Neanderthals and 90% of all domestic violence is thanks to them and now they want a voice in parliament !
To prevent vandalism more than theft...
@@rickute1458 Now, now...cool your jets bigfella. I'm not sure this is the right Platform to bring that topic up regardless of your beliefs. It is meant to be 'entertainment' remember. 😀
Man that must have been a really big hit, but as we used to say in the army "shit happens" , pity it happened to you where it did.Good luck.
Were you still running the Motoz GPS on the rear Steve? Interested to see how you're finding it. I'm tossing up between the GPS and Adventurer. Great to see your adventures again. Pitty it ended prematurely.
That tyre was a runout from a previous trip. I'll use them for the longevity but I lean toward big block knobbies if the trip is less than 5,000km. I don't care how tyres perform on the blacktop...i only ride the bike on the blacktop to get to the gravel.
Shame, should have taken Ewen and Charlie's support crew with you.
Yuk :( sorry to hear your trip went sideways like that. Maybe some kind folks will express you the part so you can fix it there.
Such a bummer to have that happen, lucky for it to not have been worse or have a rear wheel lock up and throw you. BTW where did you get fuel in Menzies, everything I've seen indicates its diesel only there at Eagle Petroleum so I'll need extra containers on my trip next month that includes Menzies back to SouthernCross via the same dirt road you took out there
Not anymore...unleaded avail 24/7 at Menzies. If you're unsure, ring the Shire beforehand just to give you peace of mind. Enjoy your journey.
@@mongreldogproductions sweet thx, I'll try, getting real hard to be enthused about work lately
Okay, disregard my earlier post re petrol in Menzies. That has obviously changed in the last few months.@@mongreldogproductions
@@johnstaring3210 Things are constantly evolving...it's good to Network and keep abreast of the changes.
Thanks for the entertainment mate, always a pleasure to see a new Mongrel Dog Production. On a number of your videos now you make a point of camping away from the road and mention that the fire can't be seen from the road. Why is this, is it a security thing?
Yeah, sorta. It is quite remote out there and the only traffic after dark are normally 'the locals' transiting from one community to another. All these communities are alcohol free (banned) and if they see a fire they might think that beer is on the menu. Nobody likes surprises in the middle of the night. There is an Australian movie called Wolf Creek. I've never watched it because i reckon if i did, I would never go camping again. Glad you enjoy the Channel content.
@@mongreldogproductions "There is an Australian movie called Wolf Creek. I've never watched it because i reckon if i did, I would never go camping again"
Good call. I watched it and have regretted that ever since! :). Seriously, it's nasty. I have since 4WD camped at the crater. Not solo, luckily.
@@amisoftau2659 I rest my case...
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G'day Steve. Another rippa video, think I've seen them all. Buggar about your bikes damage. Keep on keeping on👌
@@mongreldogproductions it's a shame that's the reality of outback travel but given the circumstances makes sense. Thanks for the film mention, I vaguely recall hearing this one reviewed on local radio.
After all the footage of yours I seen, I am not sure I've seen you have to jump a serpent. Do you come across them often in your travels?
Rarely...You may find them warming themselves up on the roads after hibernation (cold blooded) but usually the noise or vibration startles them long before you reach them. I try not to think about creepy crawlies too much. A snake nearly killed me as a young soldier when patrolling thru the bush. Something I'd rather forget. Thanks for watching.
Cue the BMW bashing comments - should have taken the DR 😂
It is still my weapon of choice for covering the big Outback km...
It's not the last you have heard from me (us).
Thanks for watching.😀
Ural rule !!
How's the bike? Interested to hear what followed. ATB
Hi Kieth, I’m currently cycle touring in South Australia (Mawson Trail). Before I left Perth it was still awaiting parts ex Germany. I expect it must be getting close to being back on the road by now. 👍
Do you use the lower OEM crash bars? I see you don’t have the strut reinforcement - not needed?
Strut reinforcement??? On the front??? The bike is up to date with all the necessary mods. I don’t usually fit too many farkles. Everything must have a practical use.
Broke the back of your bike?
And alive and ok
Life is good! I live to ride another day.
Hey Chris, with the opal fuel what do you do for high octane ?
My bike (R1200GSA) has been remapped from new to use low octane fuel. Some Riders use octane boost and Chris #1 uses boost for his Ural if he cant source Hi Octane fuel. The Opal does affect fuel consumption...increases it by about 10%.
Naive question from a non-bikerider; how come the tyres are only good for 6k?
Fair question...it all has to do with the 'soft' compound they use to help the tyres 'stick' to the road or gravel surface. You can get hard compound tyres that are good for about 12,000km but you do notice the difference in handling, especially on the blacktop. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Off road knobby tyres are more aggressive and have lugs on them, instead of the weight being distributed across the tread evenly the individual lugs take a panishment therefore loose more rubber a lot faster as apposed to road based tyres
I’m just heading out the GCR in about an hour with a load of fuel 👍
My bike is still in Alice…how far are you going? Possible backload lol. Thanks for watching.
@@mongreldogproductions Yeah nah, not that far. Wish I could help. Leaving Laverton now. Good luck with the bike.
Shame about that torsion bar but knowing you from these video blogs I'm sure you'll resource something. I saw Uluru in 1985 and climbed it back then. So glad I did as these morons who run our country are closing off so many national parks such as Mount Warning National Park in northern NSW.
Mt Warning closed? That's a crime. I climbed it in the 70's as a school kid. I think they've closed the rock to climbing again now. And I've not climbed it yet!. Still hope too. It's a national treasure and should be open to ALL Australians.