I think this is one of my first comments ever but I just wanted to say how inspiring your videos are and how good the production is! I'm getting a bike soon and looking to get out to these awesome spots. If I could sub 100 times I would :)
amazing Joe, the unknown is a bit intimidating, ridden to Cameron corner from gold coast solo on a gs1200, went down over 10 times paddling thru bull dust and sand on a back road from Tharmaginda, didn't see a car the whole day from about ten AM, felt very alone, set up my tent after the last fall around 8PM. it's a great time to reflect on how you mentally handled the day, you travel safe, slower and careful, but keep the 'what if's ' out of your head and just keep going. Just like you did here. and the next morning I got the best sunrise photo with my tent, bike and boots for perspective and just a land of nothingness behind. my favourite photo. great work Joe.
Thanks Ken. Yes I am drawn to the unknown, all the fun stuff seems to happen there. Your trip to Cameron's corner sound awesome, you must have been doing a lot of squats before you left, I don't think I could pick up a GS1200. Yes the end of the day after so much has happened is a great time to take it all in. Thanks again and yes I am a fan of riding slow so I can take it all in.
Well done Joe! Not many would turn around even when the signs are all wrong. One of the reasons I ride alone is I can do things I want at a pace I desire. Another great flic thanks mate. Jim in Kalgoorlie.
Wow! What an adventure, I love your enthusiasm even when in the shit! Good on you for pushing yourself though and sharing your struggles with us! I love your style 👌
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the episode. There's not much to complain about, I am getting to ride around this country and explore, so just grateful I get the opportunity even if things don't always workout, out there.
@@freewayproject Absolutely, that is a huge privilege and blessing to be able to take on such an adventure! Looking forward to following more of your journey 👍
@@freewayproject cheers mate yeah I like your simple style of vlogging. Keeping it real. Great photography as well. Nice touch. Keep it up! I'm sure we will cross paths one day!
Yeah i agree. This type of documentary if you call it that is what Australia is missing these days. Being from a farm long nights in pitch black on road that are not roads… i miss it. This brought back a lot of memories. Tho not as adventure orientated as this. Thanks for these videos.
You're welcome Arthur, glad you enjoyed it. I grew up in the Northern Territory and like you it reminded me of being in the outback again in the middle of nowhere under a millions stars and loving it.
I dropped my Africa Twin once WITHOUT any gear on it. That ol girl was a real beast to get upright. Nice to see the RE Himalayan is somewhat easier to deal with when it gets dropped.
Yes Sean, it was one of the criteria I needed to be able to pick the bike up by myself. It also does everything else so I need it to do so I am happy with it.
Another great vid. I've just got myself a himalayan. Looking forward to doing something like this. Eventually hopefully indo with a board. But at the moment I'm a 50yo with L plates!
Great adventure!! Im curious do you take a satellite phone or emergency response beacon? If the bike did blow-up you might be in serious trouble in outback Aus!
ahhh the sandy bits!!! this is the kinda challenge i have come across on my own as a novice rider on an old 1980 gs400 packed up. my bike is a lot heavier than yours to pick up! would love to see more videos on problem solving systems/decision making, and also the issues and systems for setup for maps. I remember that dehydration was something that can creep up on you and make you push hard and think differently. I have a Garmin but haven't used the maps system yet. Does anyone use the Garmin on a bike or what is your nav setup for offgrid areas?
Yes the sand is a lot different on my dirt bike compared to my Himalayan fully loaded. The weight of the bike and then the gear is the main issue (also the backpack with camera gear). 2 things I don't go anywhere with out is a EPB (electronic Personal Beacon) and way to much water. They are the first think to pack, even water over food. I am going to do a video at the end of the trip on what I took, what I used, what I didn't use and what I'll are packing for the next trip. if that helps. I'm not a big planner so need to find something that will work with that. I was going to use Hema maps but they failed, the maps are epic, the interface is a nightmare, they need to go sit down with Apple to work out what a proper user interface is. So most of the time I winged it with the mapping thing, I would pick a rough point and if google maps went down due to lake of connection, I just did the best I could. I will be working on something better but so far I have no come across a great solution.
Glad you enjoying series Sanatan, I have been told I am always calm and collected when issue arise. I found long ago that emotional reactions to situations doesn't help to navigate through the situation. Also emotional reactions come from expectations, I had no expectations out there, I was just exploring. I have been doing things that put me into situations that are unknown for a very long time in different arenas so I just it is also a learnt practice. It's all about embracing the unknown 😁
Thanks rockbiter, yer I was just winging it, sometimes it works sometimes it doesn’t, but I did enjoy the trails, love the salt flats, and there were some stunning sections
I think the motorcycle you're pointing to is a Lea Francis (Franny B) 1914 V-Twin 1 (yeah, could be anything and that engine's most likely J.A.P. but looks too similar not to venture that as an answer, be nice to have a better look and I think it's the same bike in both photo's).
Awesome..... you are very brave enough to drive in the dark like that... cool..... Pink pond looks very cute...... waiting for next episode.... how is the himalayan bike doing.... is it great for touring....
Riding in the dark is fine there is nothing out there that can attack you so if you ride slow all will be fine. The Himalayan is great, if you are going to explore some tarmac and dirt roads it’s got you covered, if you are into doing long days on the bike 1000km plus and want to sit on 110kmph/70mph plus, probably get a bike with another gear, but you’d be missing all the good parts of exploring
haha, yes I think the main issue were the depth of the sand, the amount of stuff I was carrying and the riders ability which would have been the main issue. Next time I'd want less gear, me losing some weight would help 😂 and just having more practice in sand. But the bike does everything else I want so it's still a lot of fun. Glad you enjoyed the video Michael. I come across sand again in another upcoming video, but this time a much better experience.
Thanks Gilles, thanks for the tip too, I guess it depends how much dirt how much sand how much road and for how far. But knowing what you said now I can make better decisions, thanks for sharing.
Either side of the track looks way firmer than the soft sand, yes I realise it isn't continuous, but some of those stretches are long and flat and vegetation always offers traction, is it etiquette not going off road in a State Park?
Once I went through the gate I was in the National Park and they say not to leave the track once inside (all National Parks in the country) so yes etiquette to not go off it. Once I got to the really deep sand ( about 10inches) where I turned around the side of the track was just as deep and just as loose. And of cause my sand riding skills still suck so there is that too.
@@freewayproject Yeah, I never put the time into sand either, but being able to dump a load of power into scooting across the surface is the traditional approach and I don't think your mild mannered Enfield has it ('not criticising how that 410 runs). Mind you, riding on sand leaves a cleaning regime from hell.. ..and you never clean it out of everywhere. One trick that works across a vast range of bikes, holding your legs out low down towards the front wheel to stabilize (unconventional for a lot of situations maybe, but if you try it, you may be surprised).
First thing I heard as you took off from Mungo was the distinctive chain clacking! Been in that situation myself a few times.🫤 Looks like you chose the Last Hope Track for your entry into the Park - kinda ironically appropriate 😅 There’s quite a few deep sandy sections on the Park’s southern tracks. Haven’t ventured that far on the bike for that reason. The tracks I’ve been on in the northern section are a much firmer surface.
I was just glad that there were no rain issues getting in to the park, It looked like there were a few tracks in, it would be cool to explore the area again in the future
Hi Rob , It fit the type of rides I wanted to use it for (exploring). I have a dirt bike for getting really rough and having fun. But the Himalayan was for me to explore places, taking photos, camp off it and taking it all in. The speed limit is 110kmph and the bike sit on that fine (so don't need faster), I have camera gear with me and I ride along so I take it easy on dirt tracks so I didn't need the abilities of a dirt bike, just the ability to be able to tractor through off road. I had to be able to carry enough gear for months at a time and have a bike that wasn't complicated so easy to fix. I got mine second hand with a couple thousand km on it so it was really cheap and I am not worried about dropping it (which I have a bit on dirt tracks and trails and it keeps going). So far I have done over 20 000km and no issue, so as I said it fits what I wanted in a bike.
@@freewayproject Have you added a fuel tuner or something? From factory these bikes run lean to meet emissions. Changing the fueling will make it less prone to heating and make it more smoother and even more torquey.
Hi Raghunath, no I haven't added a fuel tuner, the way the bike runs has been works for me and the fact it kept going in 45°C heat at times traveling at walking pace (so no airflow to cool it down) means I haven't had heat stop the bike. But I'll have a look into the fuel tuner to see how it all works, thanks
@@S.PowerofPsychology Hi Arikumar, not luts I could grade them from scratch. I have been make documentaries (my main job) for nearly 20 years so it just part of my process to colour grade each clip.
Thanks mate. I'm probably not pleasing the algorithm gods 😂😂😂. I enjoy making the videos so it's all good. I am currently on the next long adventure, I'll be uploading the first episode from this trip very soon.
Excellent video Joe, will be following what you are up to on your travels. I'm a fellow Himmy rider here in the UK, with a very much different landscape than you have in Oz and nowhere near the same off road potential sadly. Stay safe out there. 👍
thanks Dave, happy you are along for the ride. Yes there is a lot of land here to explore with such diversity. I haven't ridden in the UK, all I have heard of is green lanes not sure if they are dirt or?
I think this is one of my first comments ever but I just wanted to say how inspiring your videos are and how good the production is! I'm getting a bike soon and looking to get out to these awesome spots. If I could sub 100 times I would :)
Thanks Joel, stoked you’re enjoying them. You’ll be stoked once you get a bike and feel the freedom, any bike will do, even if it is a postie bike.
amazing Joe, the unknown is a bit intimidating, ridden to Cameron corner from gold coast solo on a gs1200, went down over 10 times paddling thru bull dust and sand on a back road from Tharmaginda, didn't see a car the whole day from about ten AM, felt very alone, set up my tent after the last fall around 8PM. it's a great time to reflect on how you mentally handled the day, you travel safe, slower and careful, but keep the 'what if's ' out of your head and just keep going. Just like you did here. and the next morning I got the best sunrise photo with my tent, bike and boots for perspective and just a land of nothingness behind. my favourite photo. great work Joe.
Thanks Ken. Yes I am drawn to the unknown, all the fun stuff seems to happen there. Your trip to Cameron's corner sound awesome, you must have been doing a lot of squats before you left, I don't think I could pick up a GS1200. Yes the end of the day after so much has happened is a great time to take it all in. Thanks again and yes I am a fan of riding slow so I can take it all in.
What a day! I’m tired and sore just watching
you and me both haha, what's that saying, "it's not an adventure until something goes wrong", so just a little adventure.
Hope you liked it.
Well done Joe! Not many would turn around even when the signs are all wrong. One of the reasons I ride alone is I can do things I want at a pace I desire. Another great flic thanks mate. Jim in Kalgoorlie.
Thanks Jim, yes know ones limits when riding by yourself I think is important. Still have a great day, even though I didn't get to the destination.
Wow! What an adventure, I love your enthusiasm even when in the shit! Good on you for pushing yourself though and sharing your struggles with us! I love your style 👌
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the episode. There's not much to complain about, I am getting to ride around this country and explore, so just grateful I get the opportunity even if things don't always workout, out there.
@@freewayproject Absolutely, that is a huge privilege and blessing to be able to take on such an adventure! Looking forward to following more of your journey 👍
I just subscribed I love your videos big love from Redcliffe/ Brisbane
thanks Stimson, glad you're enjoying the series. I should be able to start uploading then new series very soon, I'm currently on the ride now.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful journey , looking forward to more uploads and you stay safe out there 😊
Thanks Renuka, glad you are enjoying the journey, more episodes to come 😁
Hey mate fellow motovlogger here, just came across your channel, great work keep it up!
thanks mate, I've already checked out your video lifting up a bike after dropping it, as I'm always doing it 😂.
@@freewayproject cheers mate yeah I like your simple style of vlogging. Keeping it real. Great photography as well. Nice touch. Keep it up! I'm sure we will cross paths one day!
Yeah i agree. This type of documentary if you call it that is what Australia is missing these days. Being from a farm long nights in pitch black on road that are not roads… i miss it. This brought back a lot of memories. Tho not as adventure orientated as this. Thanks for these videos.
You're welcome Arthur, glad you enjoyed it. I grew up in the Northern Territory and like you it reminded me of being in the outback again in the middle of nowhere under a millions stars and loving it.
hello from Ireland great videos just got a himalayan my self . looking forward to following your adventure
Thanks mate, glad you are enjoying the series. Have fun exploring on your Himalayan.
I dropped my Africa Twin once WITHOUT any gear on it. That ol girl was a real beast to get upright. Nice to see the RE Himalayan is somewhat easier to deal with when it gets dropped.
Yes Sean, it was one of the criteria I needed to be able to pick the bike up by myself. It also does everything else so I need it to do so I am happy with it.
Wow !!! What an adventure that was …. 🦘🦘🦎🏍
Yes it was, things seem to alway get interesting when you don't have a fixed plan and go exploring 😁
Not a fun trip, huh! Better next trip, I hope. Thanks Joe....
Oh it's all fun, what's that saying "it's not an adventure until something goes wrong"
Post production of videos and colour grading are at artistic level.
Not sure why views are less may be all are on tiktoks now a days
Thanks Bhavin Dave, maybe they are all on tiktok or the RUclips algorithm hasn't found me yet or it just doesn't like me 😂😂😂
So glad you made the effort for us. Think that could be worth a look, think l will wait till it's a tad cooler tho.
You’re welcome John, and your idea of waiting until it cools down is a great idea, wish I had thought of it 😂
@@freewayproject l only got my RE a couple weeks ago and still running in will be out soon tho. Your photography is amazing by the way.
@@lou67411 Thanks stoked you like the photography. Ahhhh running it in, I bet you're inching to get out there.
Nice ride, Man!
Thanks mate
Another great vid. I've just got myself a himalayan. Looking forward to doing something like this. Eventually hopefully indo with a board. But at the moment I'm a 50yo with L plates!
Awesome you’re on one Walter, I’d suggest you get the extra fuel tanks, you wouldn’t want to run out of fuel on a big adventure 😳
Great adventure!!
Im curious do you take a satellite phone or emergency response beacon? If the bike did blow-up you might be in serious trouble in outback Aus!
thanks, Yes I have an EPB (electronic Personal Beacon) or PLB (Personal Locator Beacon) on me at all times.
ahhh the sandy bits!!! this is the kinda challenge i have come across on my own as a novice rider on an old 1980 gs400 packed up. my bike is a lot heavier than yours to pick up! would love to see more videos on problem solving systems/decision making, and also the issues and systems for setup for maps. I remember that dehydration was something that can creep up on you and make you push hard and think differently. I have a Garmin but haven't used the maps system yet. Does anyone use the Garmin on a bike or what is your nav setup for offgrid areas?
Yes the sand is a lot different on my dirt bike compared to my Himalayan fully loaded. The weight of the bike and then the gear is the main issue (also the backpack with camera gear).
2 things I don't go anywhere with out is a EPB (electronic Personal Beacon) and way to much water. They are the first think to pack, even water over food.
I am going to do a video at the end of the trip on what I took, what I used, what I didn't use and what I'll are packing for the next trip. if that helps. I'm not a big planner so need to find something that will work with that.
I was going to use Hema maps but they failed, the maps are epic, the interface is a nightmare, they need to go sit down with Apple to work out what a proper user interface is. So most of the time I winged it with the mapping thing, I would pick a rough point and if google maps went down due to lake of connection, I just did the best I could. I will be working on something better but so far I have no come across a great solution.
Great videos, thank you! Are you always that calm and collected through adversity? I'd be cussing...a lot!
Glad you enjoying series Sanatan, I have been told I am always calm and collected when issue arise. I found long ago that emotional reactions to situations doesn't help to navigate through the situation. Also emotional reactions come from expectations, I had no expectations out there, I was just exploring. I have been doing things that put me into situations that are unknown for a very long time in different arenas so I just it is also a learnt practice.
It's all about embracing the unknown 😁
It is good in there but you need to know the park great camp spots just need to avoid the sandy bits you just about there next time great work enjoy
Thanks rockbiter, yer I was just winging it, sometimes it works sometimes it doesn’t, but I did enjoy the trails, love the salt flats, and there were some stunning sections
I think the motorcycle you're pointing to is a Lea Francis (Franny B) 1914 V-Twin 1 (yeah, could be anything and that engine's most likely J.A.P. but looks too similar not to venture that as an answer, be nice to have a better look and I think it's the same bike in both photo's).
Thanks for the information Simon, I'll google that bike and check it out.
Awesome..... you are very brave enough to drive in the dark like that... cool..... Pink pond looks very cute...... waiting for next episode.... how is the himalayan bike doing.... is it great for touring....
Riding in the dark is fine there is nothing out there that can attack you so if you ride slow all will be fine.
The Himalayan is great, if you are going to explore some tarmac and dirt roads it’s got you covered, if you are into doing long days on the bike 1000km plus and want to sit on 110kmph/70mph plus, probably get a bike with another gear, but you’d be missing all the good parts of exploring
I share your pain with the Himalayan in sand...hearding cats would be easier. Great videos.
haha, yes I think the main issue were the depth of the sand, the amount of stuff I was carrying and the riders ability which would have been the main issue. Next time I'd want less gear, me losing some weight would help 😂 and just having more practice in sand. But the bike does everything else I want so it's still a lot of fun.
Glad you enjoyed the video Michael. I come across sand again in another upcoming video, but this time a much better experience.
Excellent video. If you re riding off road, I suggest you don't lube your chain. Sand and oil form a very abrasive past.
Thanks Gilles, thanks for the tip too, I guess it depends how much dirt how much sand how much road and for how far. But knowing what you said now I can make better decisions, thanks for sharing.
@@freewayproject yes Indeed that applies for heavy off roading .
This is my favourite so far , not sure but I believe I’ve watched them all. How did you get the prickles out? I love riding my horse at night ♥️
That was a fun loooooong day. I had to wait until the morning to get the prickles out to see them in the light of day
Either side of the track looks way firmer than the soft sand, yes I realise it isn't continuous, but some of those stretches are long and flat and vegetation always offers traction, is it etiquette not going off road in a State Park?
Once I went through the gate I was in the National Park and they say not to leave the track once inside (all National Parks in the country) so yes etiquette to not go off it. Once I got to the really deep sand ( about 10inches) where I turned around the side of the track was just as deep and just as loose. And of cause my sand riding skills still suck so there is that too.
@@freewayproject Yeah, I never put the time into sand either, but being able to dump a load of power into scooting across the surface is the traditional approach and I don't think your mild mannered Enfield has it ('not criticising how that 410 runs). Mind you, riding on sand leaves a cleaning regime from hell.. ..and you never clean it out of everywhere. One trick that works across a vast range of bikes, holding your legs out low down towards the front wheel to stabilize (unconventional for a lot of situations maybe, but if you try it, you may be surprised).
@@simoncaddick9085 Thank Simon I'll have to practice the legs out front.
@@freewayproject You'll tell in an instant if the legs thing is doing any good, just in front and below the engine cradle..
First thing I heard as you took off from Mungo was the distinctive chain clacking! Been in that situation myself a few times.🫤
Looks like you chose the Last Hope Track for your entry into the Park - kinda ironically appropriate 😅 There’s quite a few deep sandy sections on the Park’s southern tracks. Haven’t ventured that far on the bike for that reason. The tracks I’ve been on in the northern section are a much firmer surface.
I was just glad that there were no rain issues getting in to the park, It looked like there were a few tracks in, it would be cool to explore the area again in the future
What made you chose a Royal Enfield as a bike of choice?
Hi Rob , It fit the type of rides I wanted to use it for (exploring). I have a dirt bike for getting really rough and having fun. But the Himalayan was for me to explore places, taking photos, camp off it and taking it all in. The speed limit is 110kmph and the bike sit on that fine (so don't need faster), I have camera gear with me and I ride along so I take it easy on dirt tracks so I didn't need the abilities of a dirt bike, just the ability to be able to tractor through off road. I had to be able to carry enough gear for months at a time and have a bike that wasn't complicated so easy to fix. I got mine second hand with a couple thousand km on it so it was really cheap and I am not worried about dropping it (which I have a bit on dirt tracks and trails and it keeps going).
So far I have done over 20 000km and no issue, so as I said it fits what I wanted in a bike.
@@freewayproject Have you added a fuel tuner or something? From factory these bikes run lean to meet emissions. Changing the fueling will make it less prone to heating and make it more smoother and even more torquey.
Hi Raghunath, no I haven't added a fuel tuner, the way the bike runs has been works for me and the fact it kept going in 45°C heat at times traveling at walking pace (so no airflow to cool it down) means I haven't had heat stop the bike.
But I'll have a look into the fuel tuner to see how it all works, thanks
Hey Joe, Nice video.... are these videos SOOC or do you do any color grading in post ...
Hi Srikumar, I colour grade them all as I am shooting in log files
@@freewayproject cool... Do you use lut files
@@S.PowerofPsychology Hi Arikumar, not luts I could grade them from scratch. I have been make documentaries (my main job) for nearly 20 years so it just part of my process to colour grade each clip.
@@freewayproject nice cinematic work.. That's. A lot of editing work
great trips, inspiring videos ... always nice to watch. You have way too less subs ;-)
Thanks mate.
I'm probably not pleasing the algorithm gods 😂😂😂. I enjoy making the videos so it's all good.
I am currently on the next long adventure, I'll be uploading the first episode from this trip very soon.
Excellent video Joe, will be following what you are up to on your travels. I'm a fellow Himmy rider here in the UK, with a very much different landscape than you have in Oz and nowhere near the same off road potential sadly. Stay safe out there. 👍
thanks Dave, happy you are along for the ride. Yes there is a lot of land here to explore with such diversity. I haven't ridden in the UK, all I have heard of is green lanes not sure if they are dirt or?