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@HippoDrones Күн бұрын
"Been TRAINing for that" 😀 Hahaha Mad how long they were... in the UK, some of them would be in 2 stations at once! 😀 Ace to see this vid getting the views it deserves 🙂
@MrAusadventure Күн бұрын
@@HippoDrones HaHa! Yeah I couldn't imagine long trains over there due to the size of the country. Oh wow! That's insane! I didn't realise the views it was getting. I haven't even shared this one on social media yet and it was one I almost didn't even bother with as I thought it was boring! 🤣
@brumified 3 күн бұрын
Did you have to stop often to clean bugs off your visor?
@MrAusadventure Күн бұрын
@@brumified Never! My screen collects them all. It's very rare that I get many on my visor.
@stevenwillie2782 3 күн бұрын
It's funny, all those little hick towns that were built up in the 1800's look almost exactly like Texas with a lot more eucalyptus trees.
@ThrottleAddiction 4 күн бұрын
The V-Strom sounds alright.
@MrAusadventure Күн бұрын
@@ThrottleAddiction Thanks! Yeah, the Delkevic exhaust made such a difference to the sound of it!
@roadmonitoroz 4 күн бұрын
There are certainly some rough looking / run down towns out there but it all comes down to income. If nobody is working, then the council has no money to fix them and the residents have no money to fix their house. Ps I was in ipswich yesterday :D You know you're in ipswich when you see a bevved up Datsun 120y
@MrAusadventure 4 күн бұрын
Yeah, 100% mate. Not much they can do when industries leave the towns. HaHa! The mighty Datto!
@roadmonitoroz 4 күн бұрын
@@MrAusadventure Fun fact. Guess what my first car was ? (How embarrassing) I think it was a 74 . It had loads of rust in the bottom of the doors, some structural rust and you could tell where it had been resprayed (panels above rear doors down towards the lower panels behind the rear wheels). You're the ex panel beater. What are those called ? I got that back in the late 80's so it's surprising it had so much rust in that time. Ps Listened to that video of yours about disgusting things found in customers cars just the other day :D (with the n*ked men with other men and the photos etc)
@andrewrose9707 5 күн бұрын
The centre of your tyres would have been begging for mercy after those straight roads - especially being two-up. Having said that, the colours and sky formation you recorded from around the 7:40 mark look stunning. I love the trains as well - especially the stupidly-long goods trains. The old towns no-matter how run-down have heaps of character too. Echuca is a beautiful place and I have paddled in several kayak races there (many years ago now), one year the Murray was so flooded we had to use the Campaspe
@MrAusadventure 4 күн бұрын
HaHa! Yeah, not as bad as the straight roads on my recent trip out to South Australia! My tyres are still screaming for curves! I do love the clouds out in those really flat areas where you can see for miles. There really is something about trains. A bit like paddle steamers! And historic towns, no matter how run down always fascinate me. I always try to imagine how they would have been back in their heyday. I can imagine you know Echuca well from those days. The same days when I was up there a lot as well. I remember the river being a lot higher one year in the 80's. Parts of Echuca flooded not long after we left on this particular visit.
@CalmBiker 5 күн бұрын
There are some loooong trains there 😀 Love the old buildings in the Echuca. Very Huckleberry Finn!
@MrAusadventure 4 күн бұрын
The longest trains I've ever seen were in the USA. They were insanely long! Echuca is very much like Huckleberry Finn. Those stories from my childhood blend very well with my childhood memories of Echuca.
@02bigkev 6 күн бұрын
I miss riding 😭. I loved Echuca when I visited many, many, years ago. Looked a great ride but I don't miss the trains..lol.
@albundy6976 6 күн бұрын
Hey Kev why are you no longer riding ?
@02bigkev 6 күн бұрын
@@albundy6976 Hey mate, I had to give up riding due to bulged disks in the back and I need 2 new knees. I still watch all the people I sub to .I just dont comment as much. its and age thing...lol
@robertholland7558 6 күн бұрын
@@02bigkevthen get them fixed. I had a spinal fusion two knee reconstructions, torn ligaments and tendons in my ankle and still riding. Yes it happened over 30+ years, not all at ones, thank goodness.
@albundy6976 5 күн бұрын
@@02bigkev I myself need a full knee replacement and other issues as well I'm currently being looked after by Veteran Affairs
@albundy6976 5 күн бұрын
@@02bigkev I have similiar issues Veteran Affairs are looking after me
@asturiancetorix2552 14 күн бұрын
I have an R850RT (the best boxer engine BMW has made is probably the R850). It´s a heavy machine, but it has a low center of gravity, thus has a great handling in thight corners and mountain roads, it´s reaaaaly satisfying to drive this thing in such roads. Breakes are not powerful enough to this 300kg bike, and cargo capacity is not great at all. Mine is 26 years old, works fine, the engine runs very smooth. It requires some maintenance here and there from time to time, as it is an old machine. I have an R1250RT too, but it looks to me that this old R oilhead bike probably will last more than the newer and powerful 1250.
@MrAusadventure 14 күн бұрын
They definitely don't make the new bikes with the same level of character as the old bikes. These have a great reputation for longevity that's for sure!
@andrewrose9707 16 күн бұрын
Impressed you tried pulling a mono (yep, I call them that too) at 1:25 when you were bloody close to the bollards! I suck at monos too (I don't even mono my gixxa!) but my youngest son is awesome at them - or at least was. Since getting his licence a couple of years ago the pushie doesn't get used much. Well done for giving it a go - I'm sure nowadays you can ride the mighty VStrom for miles at a time on the rear wheel 😉
@MrAusadventure 14 күн бұрын
Oh wow! You found an old video here! I've just watched it for the first time in around a decade I reckon! As I'm also now a decade older, wheelies are out of my future I'd say. Especially on a motorbike! 🤣 Thanks for watching and the comments mate!
@andrewrose9707 16 күн бұрын
Definitely a ride that looks better suited to a dualie than a hardtail. I have one of each and my hardtail is a Fluid as well - I reckon they are a great bang for buck machine. The ride looks insane and somewhat intimidating in places given I haven't done much single-track in a long time. Done Buller a few times on the roadie but the MTB route is a whole different beast. Also, couldn't help but notice how different your voice sounds compared to your later videos. Nice work
@MrAusadventure 14 күн бұрын
Yeah, the hard tail was a challenge on the rough Gold Coast terrain as well. The old Fluid was passed on late last year via Marketplace when I finally made it down to Victoria to pick up my dad's old Scott MTB. I haven't had it out too much but I really should get out and get fit again. HaHa! I'm a bit older now but also different microphones and cameras make the voice sound different. Thanks mate!
@HippoDrones 18 күн бұрын
Oh WOW, that is bloomin awesome mate... loved the "flying bubble view from the 360 camera too 😀 Hellicopters are pretty neat
@MrAusadventure 17 күн бұрын
It is pretty cool the unique angles you can get from the 360 camera. It's so versatile. Helicopters are incredible things. Amazing technology really. 👍
@HippoDrones 17 күн бұрын
@@MrAusadventure utterly 🙂
@sniekerd 20 күн бұрын
why was the angle grinder never an option ;)
@MrAusadventure 19 күн бұрын
I could have sworn I used it. 😂
@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger 21 күн бұрын
That was AWESOME mate! Sharon's face said it all - Excitement, Awe, a little fear, but yeah, I wouldn't have been keen on the spend, but good on Sharon for saying it was just gonna happen :)
@MrAusadventure 19 күн бұрын
@@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger Yeah if it wasn't for her I would have walked to the lookout and have been done with it, but this was an incredible experience. Life's too short to worry about the money sometimes.
@andrewrose9707 21 күн бұрын
I've never done the chopper ride so great to see the view from that angle. Loved the comment about being tight with money as I totally relate to that - depending on what the expense is of course - and you just know that a helicopter ride will cost a few bucks. Did you end up walking out to the Apostles lookout (using the tunnel under the road 😄)
@MrAusadventure 17 күн бұрын
Looking back now, the pain of losing the money out of the bank account has long gone, but the memories are still there from this and other similar experiences. ❤ After the helicopter we figured the view from the lookout wouldn't be as good and we needed to hit the road north so we just left. Next time I want to use that tunnel! 🤣
@mjpt57 22 күн бұрын
Love the 360 camera footage.
@MrAusadventure 19 күн бұрын
@@mjpt57 It does get some pretty unique angles! 👍
@steventhomson9869 22 күн бұрын
Great memories and at times the money situation must be voided. I'm getting married next year so completely understand. Thanks for video upload!
@MrAusadventure 22 күн бұрын
Yeah exactly. I've had a few similar moments where I've broken the budget just to have an incredible experience whilst in a location. From a flight over the Grand Canyon to the helicopters over the Great Barrier Reef and the 12 Apostles and a future trip where we've booked a flight over the mountains to Milford Sound in NZ. Congrats on the upcoming marriage mate and thanks for the comments as always!
@BigBert 22 күн бұрын
Spectacular guys. I must do the road again one day. My last trip was a disaster with huge thunderstorm riding 40 kmph because you couldn't see and nowhere to pull of the road
@MrAusadventure 22 күн бұрын
Oh no! You've got unfinished business there mate! Some of the guys I met up with in South Australia recently had a similar experience on the GOR heading over there. That same weather event that you guys had in Tassie flooding places.
@bolleursjustin 28 күн бұрын
Thinking of getting an 1999 1100rt. Seeing one listed for a good deal, after having a chance to burrow the honda st 1300 I am definitely thinking of upgrading to touring bike like these. The St is just hard to find for a good deal
@MrAusadventure 23 күн бұрын
It's a great style of bike to have if you're interested in long days in the saddle. You can't go too wrong with the old 1100RT in my opinion if you can get one for the right price.
@davidhayes4957 Ай бұрын
I just picked up a 1996 model love at first ride😃
@MrAusadventure Ай бұрын
Very cool! That's awesome! 👍
@BigBert Ай бұрын
Great video, it’s an amazing part of our country 😎🤙🏻
@MrAusadventure Ай бұрын
Thanks mate! It certainly is beautiful down there. 👍
@azdesertdog Ай бұрын
Wow! A pirate, a ferry and a train in the first few minutes. Then that amazing road. 😎👍
@MrAusadventure Ай бұрын
All good movies should start out with a pirate, a ferry and a train! 🤣
@andrewrose9707 Ай бұрын
That was great. I've ridden the GOR heaps of times on the motorbike as well as the pushie so know it intimately. I was grinning like bit of an idiot hearing all the excitement from your pillion (Sharon?). It's always fun observing somebody's initial reaction to the road - and you had a stunning looking day. However my biggest highlight was seeing the steam train in operation at Queenscliff - something I have never seen myself... great timing on your behalf!
@MrAusadventure Ай бұрын
That's awesome mate! If I'd stayed in Victoria I reckon I would have ridden/driven it way more than I have. I went on 3 school camps to Torquay but I've only been on the whole road (the best bit to Apollo Bay anyway) a handful of times. Even less continuing westward to Warnambool. Yeah Sharon was pretty excited and it was the perfect weather for her to experience it for the first time. She was so happy to be there! But the long ride home from the 12 Apostles she didn't enjoy so much! 🤣 We were pretty happy to see that train. I didn't know it existed so it was great timing as we'd talked about going to see Puffing Billy but didn't get around to it.
@andrewrose9707 Ай бұрын
@@MrAusadventure I reckon the Otway section is the best part of the GOR. Unfortunately the speed limit has been reduced in many places now - as has the speed limit on many of the great motorcycling roads in Victoria. Living in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne it is a fair hike to the GOR so we usually do it as a two day ride to Warrnambool and back. Having said that it seems a bloody long way home when you have reached Anglesea on the return leg... not much motorcycling fun after that 😆
@MrAusadventure Ай бұрын
@@andrewrose9707 Yeah, it's been the same in NSW and QLD from what I've seen with speed limits being reduced on popular riding roads. Luckily in the eastern suburbs you're on the correct side of the city for the best riding roads in Victoria though! 😁
@CalmBiker Ай бұрын
That looks amazing! Very envious. The ships must have wrecked on all the bends! 😀
@MrAusadventure Ай бұрын
HaHa! Yeah, I imagine they would have had trouble getting around those bends. 🤣
@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger Ай бұрын
What an awesome day! I get Sharon"s excitement to see a train - they're like some mythical folklore these days! Loved her reaction - "we're GLAMPING!" nice surprise to spring, especially if she though you had to set the tent up ☺ The GO Rd is amazing, I loved it, incredible scenery, and you did so well to get little traffic going your direction. Seems to take forever to go over the Otways section, I remember that! did you just get lost? 🤔🤣
@MrAusadventure Ай бұрын
With so many train lines and crossings on the journey, it was great to finally see a train! We saw another long one 2 days later heading home from the GOR as well. I saw more long trains in SA recently than on this trip. We didn't have camping gear on that trip, so she wasn't expecting camping but I hadn't given any clues as to where I'd booked, so she had no idea! Probably expected a dodgy pub! I remember the Otways sections taking ages both times I've done it as an adult, even though in terms of kilometres, it really isn't that far! Umm, yeah, Captain U-Turn to the rescue!
@mjpt57 Ай бұрын
And the ferry. Wish it was that smooth last week. I had to stay with the bike. No tiedowns for it. 45 mins of struggling to stop it implanting itself on a Mercedes.
@MrAusadventure Ай бұрын
Yeah, it was a dream the day we did it, no tie downs and no issues. But I remember you talking about your trip or posting about it. What a pain!
@mjpt57 Ай бұрын
@@MrAusadventure it was. I had my weight on the side-stand and hanging onto the handlebar. At one point when the ferry "lurched", the front wheel lifted off the deck and I thought that I'd be squashed between the bike and the M-B behind me. The guy in the M-B (reading the Fin Review), looked a bit concerned...
@MrAusadventure Ай бұрын
@@mjpt57 Wow! That's insane! You'd think they would have tie downs for weather like that!
@mjpt57 Ай бұрын
That train line also sees the iconic Blues Train on which we’ve travelled twice. It’s an excellent outing.
@MrAusadventure Ай бұрын
Oh cool! That sounds awesome mate! I hope you're feeling better now post trip.
@mjpt57 Ай бұрын
@@MrAusadventurethanks. All better.
@Drt0Kkdo Ай бұрын
Youre making my SV worry that I might sell it lol
@MrAusadventure Ай бұрын
HaHa! Do it! The V-Strom is the more versatile version of the bike for sure! I have 135,000km on this now. Still going strong!
@Drt0Kkdo Ай бұрын
@@MrAusadventure youre not helping HAHA. There literally a 2015 for sale 10km away from me. Sadly Suzukis (my SV) are kinda hard to sell here in our country unless its a Hayabusa or something
@davidcox8961 Ай бұрын
Looks just like mine. Same color too. Bought mine used for $1400 US with 74,000 miles. Sure does eat tires though. My Metzler R8 are worn down after just 6,000 miles. KZbinr Chris Harris says the cure is higher PSI. 40-42 front, 42-44 rear will give me 11,000 to 14,000 miles. Seems like a big claim. Opinions?? Cheers!!
@MrAusadventure 23 күн бұрын
They are a heavy bike so are bound to chew through the tyres. My mate I bought this off went through tyres more regularly than I did on my V-Strom when we regularly rode together. I'm not sure on the PSI and what difference that would make. Seems a big claim alright!
@davidcox8961 23 күн бұрын
@@MrAusadventure My RT needs it's final drive repaired; seal puking gear oil on the tire. I'm riding my r850r now. It seems so light in comparison. We'll see how long tires last on it. Could be Chris Harris is right. Higher PSI means harder tire. Not as grippy perhaps. One thing I don't like on the high psi tire is the rough ride.
@TheAlihossaini Ай бұрын
Oh man, naw I have to buy a V-Storm.
@MrAusadventure Ай бұрын
Yes! Do it! I've just returned from another big trip on mine, it has 135,000km on it now.
@sam3d Ай бұрын
Is have a 2015 vstrom 650 abs with only 4K miles Been sitting in my garage since 2016 😢 Time to sell this baby, located in Southern California.
@MrAusadventure Ай бұрын
Yeah, that's no good if they're just sitting around.
@sam3d Ай бұрын
Cool
@stephenryan297 Ай бұрын
I've got one of these. I think this is a fair assessment. I think it'll hold it's value once it can be appreiciated one day. I enjoy riding it.
@MrAusadventure Ай бұрын
They certainly are a great bike! I did end up selling this one though. 😢
@HippoDrones Ай бұрын
That was a good spin mate. I hope you are feeling a bit better now, or at least are fully recovered by the time of the trip. Stunning views up the top there. Your VStrom has done so well, it must feel like a part of you after so many miles. Them new tyres look the business. I think KZbin is on a phase of not suggesting our content to so many people, views seem low on quite a few channels. I've definately seen a drop off in comments too. The big trip looks amazing, some serious miles as well. Should be a good series.
@MrAusadventure Ай бұрын
@@HippoDrones Thanks mate, I'm feeling better but the cough still lngers in a minor form. 3 days into the trip now and the Strom does indeed feel a part of me, even more when I'm so far from home on it. Yeah, the whole KZbin thing is weird, the Vietnam videos came out 5 years ago but still have never yaken off. Bali being so popular with Australians, I thought would have done well, but not so! Even after I shared in all the Aussie bike groups. I'll catch up on your Strom vids when I get home!
@HippoDrones Ай бұрын
@@MrAusadventure Glad you are feeling better. Trip videos can be a huge hit or a big miss it seems... not sure why or what makes some do well and others less so. All the trips I've done (which were just short breaks, if I posted them over a single vid, it does much better than if I do a new vid for each day... obviously that is not manageable on a long trip as you can't compress it into a single video. Ahh don't worry about my silly vids mate, you are not missing much LOL 😀
@HippoDrones Ай бұрын
The prison looked an interesting visit... I wonder how many families reuniting realised they were swimming with the dead though??? What a very cool road up alongside the cable cars, and great views from the cars too. The bike done well... that is qute a big trip...
@MrAusadventure Ай бұрын
@@HippoDrones HaHa! Not sure about the prisoner's families! Yeah that road near the chairlift is where I learned to ride as I lived at the bottom of the hill when I got my bike licence. Great roads around there.
@HippoDrones Ай бұрын
@@MrAusadventure Certainly teach you how to corner! 😀
@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger Ай бұрын
Safe travels mate, I know you'll have a great time :)
@MrAusadventure Ай бұрын
@@CaptainCrankyMotovlogger Thanks mate! 👍
@richardho5955 Ай бұрын
That looked insane! 💪🍺🏍️🇿🇦
@MrAusadventure Ай бұрын
It was insane! So much fun!
@richardho5955 Ай бұрын
Thanks mate, that looked like a bunch of fun! Cheers and ride safe! 🏍️🍺👍🇿🇦
@MrAusadventure Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, yeah it was so much fun. I wish I had that playground close to home!
@CalmBiker Ай бұрын
I know of no better way of draining the tank 😀 Did you do (or are you doing) videos of the jobs on the bike? Would be an interesting watch. Hope you enjoy the trip!
@MrAusadventure Ай бұрын
@@CalmBiker It dies seem to be the best method for removing fuel from a fuel tank. 🤣 I did want to film the process but I was a bit rushed so I didn't do it. First day of the trip is done! I'm now over 700km from home! 👍🏍
@steventhomson9869 Ай бұрын
You live in a beautiful part of the world. We are at Wauchope NSW and just had a trip to Nimbin. Next year we are going across the Nullabor to Margaret River and back. Look forward to your SA trip, cheers.
@MrAusadventure Ай бұрын
I certainly do. I love it up here. So much beautiful scenery. I love it around your area too. Funnily enough, I'm thinking about heading to Margaret River next year as part of the Long Ride.
@soilsmanadv6673 Ай бұрын
Well I love your overseas videos and the Vietnam trip was what brought me to your channel.
@MrAusadventure Ай бұрын
That's cool! And great to know! You're one of the few who have seen that trip! Thanks for the feedback. 😁
@andrewrose9707 Ай бұрын
All the best with the SA trip - I'd definitely be interested in the maintenance videos. Liked your comment about maybe wanting to upgrade the 'Strom but not wanting to. I used to upgrade motorbikes every three years or so, but then I bought a K5 gixxa thou in 2005 (second hand with 500km on the clock) and still have it. Love it to bits and have never found anything else I would rather ride. It has 70K on the clock now which for 19 years of ownership is not a whole lot, and it's under-utilised due to competing priorities. Oh - that was an awesome lookout you went to... gorgeous
@MrAusadventure Ай бұрын
@@andrewrose9707 Thanks mate! Due to a lack of time, I didn't film any of the maintenance but I'll be filming the trip, which I actually head out on tomorrow morning. That's great that you've found a bike that you love. Yeah it's a brilliant lookout that one, the camera doesn't do it justice!
@robertholland7558 Ай бұрын
What is the better bike, the drz400 or the v storm 650?
@MrAusadventure Ай бұрын
@@robertholland7558 They're both great bikes for what they do. But they are very different beasts with a different purpose.
@robertholland7558 Ай бұрын
Plans? What are those?
@MrAusadventure Ай бұрын
@@robertholland7558 I know where I have to be but no idea which way I'm going there or back. The story will unfold tomorrow. 👍
@mrmoon1482 2 ай бұрын
Do these handle a heavy passenger ok?
@MrAusadventure Ай бұрын
My partner and I weigh about 160kg together and we've also had a lot of weight on at the same time with luggage. See my recent videos for that overloaded trip. The bike handled it fine power wise, but did bottom out the stock suspension on rough surfaces a few times.
@in2ADV 2 ай бұрын
Awesome stuff mate! Stay upright my friend 🙂
@MrAusadventure 2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much mate, you too!
@steventhomson9869 2 ай бұрын
Awesome ride and loved the NSW leg
@MrAusadventure 2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it mate, it was a great trip down there. The trip back was good but a bit rushed.
@murraycharters6102 2 ай бұрын
Great video mate, enjoyed it. I have a 2017 VStrom 650 XT, purchased new in 2018. I have done 58,000 fault free km, I love my VStrom, they are a great do it all bike.
@MrAusadventure 2 ай бұрын
Thanks mate, yeah you can't go wrong with a Strom, mine has 130,000km on it and I'm just about to set off for South Australia on it.
@richardho5955 2 ай бұрын
That was brilliant mate, thanks for taking us along! Ride safe, cheers! 🏍️💪🍺🇿🇦
@MrAusadventure 2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it mate, thanks heaps!
@CalmBiker 2 ай бұрын
Bodies under the pool definitely sounds like the reveal in a Stephen King novel.
@MrAusadventure 2 ай бұрын
HaHa! It could be interesting watching the pool overnight to see if it gets full of ghosts or zombies for a ghoul pool party.