MOROCCO - EPIC Motorcycle Movie - Tenere 700 & Honda Africa Twin - "Riders of the Desert"
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- Опубликовано: 13 окт 2024
- A full length version of our latest expedition to Morocco. We tackle multiple on & off-road challenges and put our limited skills to the test with our big bikes. As always, in an attempt to save as much money as possible, we are as self sufficient as we can be. Enjoy!
Without doubt the best video of 2024 on RUclips. 😎👏👏👏
Half way through editing this my hard drive self destructed (my fault) I lost about a months work…I came so close to binning it. Thanks for those kind words, it means a lot. I’m probably going to put out a series on this tour with all the arguments, banter & failures that didn’t make the cut, so business as usual. Stay safe buddy, glad you enjoyed it and I’m pinning your comment👍🏻
I like your slogan. The Ministry of Motorcycles. No one has.
Thanks. I wish I had called my RUclips channel this instead of “Green String”! I Hope you enjoyed the video. Stay safe and keep riding 👍🏻
That was great service by the Honda dealer, to be fair, whenever I’ve been on a trip and someone in the group has needed help from a dealer they’ve all been the same. I think that most dealerships realise that you’re on holiday and without their help, you’re stuffed. My own experience, I lost a visor screw once and popped into a dealer, they sorted me out and when I went to pay, they said, “no just a smile, have a good trip”.
This film is brilliant and sums up a great trip with a mate, days like this can’t be beaten 👍
Cheers. I agree, it doesn’t happen very often but when your in trouble nine times out of ten the dealer will square you away on the spot. It’s happened a couple of times to us in the past.
Very cool! I am from Holland and also went the 2500km trip to Tanger. I go twice a year to Morocco since I got homes there
Really a beautiful motor paradise, almost seen whole country with my tiger 1200!
But I will never go hardcore off road since I always go solo
Ouarzazate - Demnate is my favorite route!
I mean, it’s just a motorcycle paradise. I’m jealous that you get to ride there so much. I hope I get to ride there again someday. Thank you for taking the time to comment. Stay safe & keep riding👍🏻
Amazing friendship, amazing journey 👏
I’m really happy you enjoyed the video. Thank you for taking the time to comment.👍🏼
Fantastic adventure guys, you took some awesome footage and captured the trip perfectly with the editing. Well done chaps 👏
Cheers Rob, much appreciated. Over the next few months I’ll probably push out a 3 maybe 4 part series on this trip. So much stuff was not included in this mini film, it would be a shame not to. Stay safe mate & keep riding.👍🏼
Only one word: EPIC 💪
Thanks so much for your kind words and taking the time to comment 👍🏼
Very impressive guys - love the footage, editing and narrative. Must have been a very humbling trip - almost too much to take in👌
Thank you. It was a fantastic trip. I think it helped that we refused to make a strict timetable. I got a paper map of Morocco, marked on a number of routes and places to visit and that was it. Each night we picked one out and went for it. As a rule of thumb we try to avoid big cities and tourist areas as it just gets to complicated with bikes and the security of kit. A lot of footage was not used so maybe over winter I may edit few episodes showcasing the trip in more detail.
I watched the whole 34 minutes and 22 seconds of this amazing adventure, congrats.
The average view duration for this video, so far, is 10 mins…So I salute you for sticking all the way to the end. It helps this small channel out no end. 🙏Thank you 👍🏻
@@GreenString 12k on my 2023 Africa Twin Adv, too heavy, too much electronics. Seriously thinking trading it for the t7, big adventure still in my mind…
@silveriojohan Yeah I get what you mean. I have zero regrets going from a GS to a T7. I’ve beaten my T7 to death this year, 20,000 km, 10 countries and I love it more and more. Most of all though every time I swing my leg over it I feel like a Dakar hero😂 even though I’m terrible at off road riding! I guess it what makes you happy that matters most👍🏻 let me know how you get on with your bike choices in the future.
An EPIC adventure and an amazing episode gentlemen. It feels you cary your viewers into this road and off-road trip.
Pls keep making nice video-reports like this...
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Thank you for your positive feedback and I’m really glad you enjoyed the video. There was a huge amount of footage cut out of this mini movie so I’m toying with the idea of telling the full story over a few episodes. A sort of in depth look at the trip. Anyway it’s appreciated that you have taken the time to comment. Stay safe and keep riding 👍🏼👍🏼
@@GreenString : actually, I "stumbled" on your episode by searching on the comparison of the Honda AT and the Yamaha T7 because I'm in the middle of deciding on which of both I will buy this year.
What would be your advice pls when the criteria is to have a Overlanding bike and an occational soft of road track??? Already many thanks!!!🙂
@@hdan1867Well, both bikes are brilliant. The AT on the video is the flagship model, electronic everything. For me it’s over complicated, for my mate it’s brilliant. Ultimately if your going to spend the majority of time on the road get the AT ( it pains me to say that) but it’s true. Hope this helps a bit👍🏻
Very good movie
Thank you so much👍🏼
A very well done video and looks like an amazing adventure. We're conteplating Morrocco next year, so it was great to see your content. Also, nice to see others of the same "Vintage" as myself putting yourself out there in risky situations, falling and still keeping your sense of humour. Keep it coming.
Your so right. It seems generation X is flying the flag. I really hope the younger generations of bikers pick up the torch and start doing mad stuff. I feel like on a timer and need to get as much done before the inevitable happens and I can no longer ride. Thank you for taking the time to comment. Much appreciated. If I get chance I may do an extended cut on our Morocco trip. A lot got left on the cutting room floor. Stay safe, keep riding 👍🏻
great video, welcome to Morocco
Thank you. It is such a beautiful country. The Moroccan people are amongst the kindest people I have met on my travels.
What an amazing adventure. Great scenery and awesome footage. I don my cap to you both 👊
Cheers mate, really glad you enjoyed it and your comment is appreciated. Stay safe, keep riding 👍🏻
BRILL! Well done chaps...
Cheers Simon, we appreciate the kind words… more to come in this series in the future, but this time including all the bits I left out! Stay safe and keep riding.
What a great vid. I’m doing Morocco on the AT for the first time later this year and cannot wait
Thanks Matt. Your gonna love it. It doesn’t matter if you do a pure road based tour, dip your toe in off road (like we did)or go full Dakar there is something for everyone. Plus I think you’re going at the right time. There was large amounts of road works on some of the best roads (Atlas mountains) and I think they will be tarmac roads soon, so go ride them while you can. Safe trip and we really appreciate you taking the time to comment👍🏻
@@GreenString Cheers lads. Great advice...prob won't be going full Dakar but if i get to see half of what you did i'll be happy
@@mattspencer4395 Saying your Africa Twin has actually been to Africa gives you ultimate bragging rights in the pub…😁
Absolutely fantastic video guys. Worth the wait and look forward to more adventures
Cheers Mark👍🏼
Absolutely awesome video. A joy to watch and keeping it real as always 🏍️🏍️
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment it’s much appreciated 👍🏻
Really enjoyable upload. Hope the channel grows for you 🙏
Thank you very much for those kind words and I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Stay safe.👍🏼
What an adventure. Great video 👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks mate, we appreciate the feedback and we’re glad you enjoyed it. Stay safe & keep riding 👍🏼
Awesome video, fair played to you
Thanks mate, I really appreciate the feedback and comment. Stay safe and keep riding👍🏼
As always guys great video and looks an epic adventure. I know you like exploring off road on the big bikes and all credit to you both.. my gsa is definitely a tarmac only bike 😂. People dont release how hard off road riding can be, i tried it last year for the first time (after 30yrs riding) and struggled even on a lightweight CRF!! Ride safe 👍🇬🇧
Yeah I agree. Riding those bikes on the Trans Euro Trail in Spain is borderline stupid (with our skill level). I did a bit of research before we went on the TET facebook page and was told that the section we did was easy on any bike, and it was in most cases but still you can very quickly get out of your comfort zone. Jason did exceptionally well on the big Honda, the T7 is definitely an easier beast off road than my old GS…alas not easier on my backside on the long motorway sections😂 As always thanks for taking the time to comment, stay safe and keep riding👍🏻👍🏻
What a brilliant adventure 🤩 your motorcycle gang of 2 is going wild this time 😁
Loved the video 💚 DlzG Diana
Haha, as far as motorcycle gangs go we are pretty rubbish😂 I hope your still loving your Africa Twin. Stay safe guys👍🏻
@@GreenStringabsolutely love me new bike. She is now legally imported and getting ready for the trip to the ABR.
See what all the fuss is about. 😁
Bloody hell... It looks fantastic..
Thank you for your feedback, it’s really appreciated and I’m glad you enjoyed the video…more to come in the future.
Great video guys!!! Couple comments and couple of questions... I have rode my BMW R1200GSA from Miami to Ushuaia over a 6 month period. I have also rode from Miami to Thailand.. Also a 6 month ride on a BMW F850GSA. Looking to do another adventure. Maybe from Miami to Morocco and south... Dream is to South Africa. Maybe back to Ushuaia (USA/Central America/South America). Ok, I am looking for a new bike and thinking of AT -- Adventure Sport because it is lower -- Also thinking for a DCT. Worried about weight although might be same as my BMW's which I hated the heavy bikes when I dropped. Did you like the AT? Both bikes are great -- but the AT is more my size since I am 175cm. If you can do again, would you guys take the same bikes? Next, I have never documented my rides on video -- seems like it would add a ton of time and energy to get on bike, get off bike, get on bike -- did you find that? Certainly worth while in the end. Last, do you think you guys could have done that ride solo?
Hi, some great questions. Let’s see if I can shed a light on some of them. Firstly I am answering on behalf of Jason who owns the Africa Twin. To summarize he loves the DCT version. The bike has been put through it’s paces, check some of our older videos if you are bored and, like a typical Honda, it has been largely reliable. Anyway, I used to own a standard GS and I think that was easier to pick up than the AT. The low, sticking out cylinders prevent the bike from laying completely flat, which the AT (and T7) both do. So this brings me onto your next question would I do that route alone? Yes. But with a few caveats. We selected the majority of off road routes based on our ability. Nevertheless we still got caught out which, let’s face it, is half the fun right? So careful route selection or as best as possible is important if traveling alone based on your skill level (but you know this) or at the very least knowing when to turn around. If I was traveling on a big bike solo I would probably carry one of these:
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It would take the stress out of the inevitable drop that will happen. That is unless your strong enough to pick the bike up, I’m getting old and the T7 is about my limit to pick up alone. So to cut to the chase, yes I would take the same bike again. The video focuses on the “exciting” bits. The reality is long miles on asphalt and both bikes excel at this.
Documenting a travel video is, to be blunt, a major pain in the backside. I found it far easier when I was traveling solo to document the journey. I am always conscious I’m getting in the way when traveling as a duo or trio. Luckily my mates get it and enjoy the finished product but it does add stress and time to the journey. It’s far easier if your alone but it takes discipline to keep filming. If you haven’t done it before I recommend going on a day trip and document it. Then try a weekend. Take into account the additional weight and battery management. Lastly don’t forget the editing process. I love it because I relive the journey but as a rule for every hour you spend editing you get about a minute of final footage. Ok, that’s enough of me waffling. I see you are a seasoned traveler so guess you know most if not all I have said or at least I have assisted a little bit. Naturally if you need more clarity or have any further questions let me know. Stay safe.👍🏼
@@GreenString Makes 100% sense. I didn't know Jason was running a DCT unit. I wish I knew about the eastbound unit on my travels -- and will buy one for future travel. I've sat waiting at the side of the road for help -- sometimes for hours albeit even with that unit, I can think of a few times where that would not help. Still other times, like once in Argentina I dropped on a super steep uphill road waiting on a stop light in a ghost town -- nobody to help and my bike was on a steep angle... Finally someone came by and helped. Another close by in New Mexico, I put my bike on a kick stand on a shoulder of a road -- again in middle of nowhere -- and it slid into a ditch... I waited for a few hours... Lucky some super strong Dude from California came by and lifted my R1200GSA with one arm :). Anyway, keep riding... Fun. I think I'll stick to photography but I wish I had your talent for videography.
I'm really impressed. This definitely was an adventure. A tough journey to get to Morocco... a long highway journey... but an incredible rewarding adventure. Great video editing.
Tough journey, gents. I really enjoyed watching. I'm so curious about the weather... In the vid you bought some souvenirs from the local man. What is the temperature in such a spot? Perhaps not that warm, but what about the 40km desert stretch? That seemed HOT?
Typical desert temperatures for that time of year. I think the hottest it got was 34 degrees and you’ll notice in the evenings we were in shorts but had warm jackets on, not sure on temperature then but chilly. You could equally have an amazing road trip around Morocco we spent only €200 in Morocco for 7 days riding. Ferries are super cheap but a bit crap…. Oh and temperature on top of the fortress must have been high twenties but very strong winds ( my tripod was blowing over)
Epic adventure, how did you find your tire choice? They look very road orientated
Hi, we both had OEM tyres on so probably 80/20 maybe 70/30. Either way very road biased. We had huge mileage to cover on primary and secondary roads and I’d say only about 10, maybe 20% of the journey was off road. We also knew both Spain and Morocco would be super dry so the tyres we used were fine in “most” situations. That said we did get caught out a few times but if I’m honest it was rider error that caused us to go down the majority of the time. So in summary the tyres were ok for the location and time of year. Thanks for the great question. Stay safe and keep riding👍🏼
Fantastic video. Can I ask who you used for travel insurance??
Hi, I didn’t take out any bespoke travel insurance. I had quite a bit of world wide medical cover through my credit card company. So certainly did not have 100% cover of everything. The bike was only covered in mainland Europe, which is no problem because cash is King in Morocco and really your dependent on the Locals to get your bike out ( which they will, very effectively, I’m sure) Jason on the other hand he did have 100% cover, but I don’t know who with. He also got immunised prior to departure. I didn’t bother. We both have very different approaches to negating risk, which is fun. Sorry I cannot be more useful👍🏻
Just watched 3 episode s of the long Way up for the first time last night, what a load of shite!
This is much better and way more real.
Hahaha, that’s the best comment I’ve read in years! Yeah I saw that as well. Apparently they have just finished another trip on a couple of old bikes round the Baltic states and into Scandinavia. Ironically I did the same trip last year. If your bored check it out, link below, it’s in 2 parts. Thanks for the comment. 👍🏼
ruclips.net/video/21r8C47aec4/видео.htmlsi=aBALhnQX3dyBuTMx
Former Royal? I’ve not heard the saying “re-org” for a few years. 🇬🇧
Haha, good spot. Well we were not Marines but we both served full careers in the Army. Every once in a while someone picks up on phrases that only the military use in our videos. It’s just hard wired into my vocabulary now! Stay safe & keep riding 👍🏻🇬🇧
Aren't engine and transmission filled in the same hole??
Hi, on a Dual Clutch Transmission (automatic) on the Africa Twin engine oil is shared with the gearbox. The gearbox has its own oil filter that is changed less frequently than the primary engine oil filter. It also has its own reservoir.
Lower tyre pressures on dirt!
I would argue I need to learn how to ride on dirt first 😂
Never trust a stealership of any brand!!!
Your right. I had an argument with my dealer the other day. I asked if I could buy a spare inner tube for my T7. They said it has tubeless wheels. Just to be clear this was a Yamaha dealer! Unbelievable. Thanks for taking the time to comment 👍🏼
Did I hear that correctly "transmission oil level is low"
Yeah, the DCT oil level wasn’t actually low it was empty. Although this was not linked to the braking issue it was one of a couple of fluid levels that were not checked on his service ( by a Honda dealer) prior to departing.
@@GreenString What an oversight for the Honda service shop.
@@GreenStringWas nothing to do with the amount of times these things were on their sides?
@@johna6968 Possibly? I mean, I’m blaming the Honda dealer for not checking but we had already covered over 1500 km before it became an issue and like you said some of that was off road so I guess the DCT was working hard. It’s difficult to pin point who or what was at fault but it was an easy fix.
@@GreenString interesting.. scary...
No warning light for the lack of oil? And if there was no leak... where did the oil go?!
Off-road? Looks like a road to me buddy.
Thanks for taking the time to comment, it’s always appreciated and naturally your right, it was filmed entirely on “roads” and not “off- road”.