#shorts Taming the Tanami Desert
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Great Central Road after rain…
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@roderernst9990
@roderernst9990 11 сағат бұрын
whinge?
@bradjarrett4756
@bradjarrett4756 13 сағат бұрын
I enjoy your channel mate, have watched some of your episodes a few times. Your bike has certainly proven itself to be trustworthy and reliable, a credit to BMW that's for sure!
@DrDanTDC
@DrDanTDC 15 сағат бұрын
How are you liking the DR? I’m sure you have it well sorted by now!
@mongreldogproductions
@mongreldogproductions 14 сағат бұрын
@@DrDanTDC I’ve had the DR for years. It only comes out to play when I am doing a trip that has snotty stuff or trips that aren’t very long; less than a couple of thousand kms. It is setup for Outback travel. Tractor of the Desert.
@roderernst9990
@roderernst9990 Күн бұрын
West Australia on the spot fine going past road closed sign . watched a shift change bus cop it near parapadoo
@roderernst9990
@roderernst9990 Күн бұрын
Been there, done that in 80s called pull the guard off!🤣🤣
@mongreldogproductions
@mongreldogproductions Күн бұрын
Not that easy…the brake line is plumbed thru the guard. 😞
@Mick_4591
@Mick_4591 Күн бұрын
Does this track ever get graded once every now and then?
@mongreldogproductions
@mongreldogproductions Күн бұрын
@@Mick_4591 It’s better maintained on the Northern Territory side then it is on the Western Australian side. Eventually, it will be sealed but that is some time away yet.
@Mick_4591
@Mick_4591 Күн бұрын
One rider drop out? So do you have a support vehicle with you? What do you do for ⛽️ ?
@mongreldogproductions
@mongreldogproductions Күн бұрын
No support vehicle on this trip. Most of the bikes have long range tanks (30 litres) and we carry fuel bladders that hold 6-8 litres. We can have a range in excess of 650km or more. Thanks for watching.
@TheCominghome
@TheCominghome Күн бұрын
It's not OUR coat of arms stupid! we are part of the Commonwealth therefor it is a Lion and a Unicorn! but then you Western Australians never did think yourselves a part of Australia!
@FrankCosta-c2k
@FrankCosta-c2k 2 күн бұрын
Hi Steve I’m travelling up from Melb to gibb river via Oodnadatta, tanimi Can I ask which soft panniers do you have or recommend?
@mongreldogproductions
@mongreldogproductions 2 күн бұрын
Hi Frank, three of us on this ride were using Steel Ponies but they are no longer in production. The closest thing now would be Andy Strapz or NazBags. Enjoy your adventure.
@FrankCosta-c2k
@FrankCosta-c2k 2 күн бұрын
@ thanks for replying and the advice Look forward to watching your next adventure
@111mickyboy111
@111mickyboy111 3 күн бұрын
Bloody morons? Who's the bloody moron who sat there like a twat tooting ur bloody horn (as if they would've heard u from there) when you could've caught them in 10 seconds on that bike! Stupidly frustrating to watch. Moron.
@landcruiser1868
@landcruiser1868 3 күн бұрын
"If only the walls could speak ", it would definitely explain why we found dozens and dozens of exploded $50 and $20 dollar 💵 plastic bills all over the floor there back in early 2000s . 🤔
@landcruiser1868
@landcruiser1868 3 күн бұрын
Total impatience was the cause of caravan crash . Not having enough time to complete trips means your under pressure to go fast everywhere. . Would have overtaken anything they could and then you see them pull up at the next road house . Lucky to be alive .
@mongreldogproductions
@mongreldogproductions 3 күн бұрын
Maybe…others would argue that the truckie could have backed off just a little. Either way, I agree, lucky to be alive. Thanks for watching.
@Roger-w9c
@Roger-w9c 4 күн бұрын
Enjoying your trips away with a like minded, self reliant group of people and keeping your machines working. Used to work for group that hold Carranya station north of Bililuna and Tanami road is being sealed to NT border in next couple of years.
@jasonswift7098
@jasonswift7098 7 күн бұрын
$3.10/itre! from 91 ulneaded? that is a rort.
@mongreldogproductions
@mongreldogproductions 7 күн бұрын
@@jasonswift7098 Correct…they have it, we need it, they can charge what they like. 😞
@Stefcs92
@Stefcs92 4 күн бұрын
To be fair they are in Timbuktu, they have to pay for the petty to get petty out to the middle of nowhere. I dare say it’s gone up since then too!
@thebob3712
@thebob3712 3 күн бұрын
considering I was paying $2:50 for diesel a few years back in Perth, $3:10 in the middle of bum fuck nowhere doesn't seem bad. I like how the ute rolled up with people in the back, seems like No Fucks given to the law out in the bush or maybe the chosen ones can do what they want
@shegocrazy
@shegocrazy 8 күн бұрын
Those dust roads would be "fun" in the rain. Not.
@mongreldogproductions
@mongreldogproductions 8 күн бұрын
Have you seen this vid from the Series… kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGe3l413rL5nqrssi=CfAO2-Whao2AgLpq It will give you some idea of what it’s like after rain. Thanks for watching.
@shegocrazy
@shegocrazy 8 күн бұрын
Change the sprocket on the last night? Bummer.
@mongreldogproductions
@mongreldogproductions 8 күн бұрын
It was a good outcome.
@danielhayes-domore
@danielhayes-domore 8 күн бұрын
you are a good man !!
@mongreldogproductions
@mongreldogproductions 8 күн бұрын
I try to be…thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. 😀
@graemewarren7119
@graemewarren7119 9 күн бұрын
Hi Steve, With roadside assist you'd think you'd be covered especially during those times when you're a long way from home when you really need to be able to rely on the insurer to come to your aid, If you were only a couple of blocks from home, you would be able to manage, right? What a disgraceful attitude from Allianz !! Good on you for chasing them up and calling them out. What a dream it would if ALL these R =souls behaved with honour Pinch me and wake me up---we all know that's never gunna happen. Safe travels, Mate. Love your work. Kind Regards, Graeme.👍
@mongreldogproductions
@mongreldogproductions 8 күн бұрын
Dogs! You shouldn’t have to cross your fingers in the hope they’ll come good when you need em most. Thanks for watching.
@rosaliecampbell282
@rosaliecampbell282 11 күн бұрын
N T
@rosaliecampbell282
@rosaliecampbell282 11 күн бұрын
That was the hugh river
@mongreldogproductions
@mongreldogproductions 11 күн бұрын
Correct...
@MightyMooseMovies
@MightyMooseMovies 12 күн бұрын
Did the Birdsville track in May 24 and the Mc sign is gone. Me and a mate on Honda 300 Rallys.
@mongreldogproductions
@mongreldogproductions 11 күн бұрын
From Mungerannie??? Maybe McDonalds wanted it back! 😂😂
@davedunn4285
@davedunn4285 12 күн бұрын
i would do it on a motor bike but not the push bike gee i would be sneezing if i was there . cowtrop looks like the old double gees and i could share a story or two on those bastards. Hey Steve i was there in the early 1970’s doing basic training in the air force and it was so hot your boots were sinking into the ash felt .
@rosaliecampbell282
@rosaliecampbell282 13 күн бұрын
You stayed at the caravan park my daughters work at.
@rosaliecampbell282
@rosaliecampbell282 13 күн бұрын
Do you know Christopher Eynon
@mongreldogproductions
@mongreldogproductions 13 күн бұрын
@@rosaliecampbell282 Should I? Name doesn’t ring a bell. 😀
@rosaliecampbell282
@rosaliecampbell282 12 күн бұрын
He was leader or major
@davedunn4285
@davedunn4285 14 күн бұрын
good advice given Steve . Were you an engineer in the army or just a grunt
@mongreldogproductions
@mongreldogproductions 13 күн бұрын
@@davedunn4285 Logistics, Transport Management. 😀
@davedunn4285
@davedunn4285 13 күн бұрын
@ nice mate cheers
@davedunn4285
@davedunn4285 14 күн бұрын
Steve how often do you have to deal with snakes in your travels mate . I was driving down a gravel road in the South West one day in summer and in the distance i could see something in the middle of the road and it was a tiger snake stood upright looking ready to strike i was going to fast to avoid the inevitable so i went straight over it . I did not stop
@mongreldogproductions
@mongreldogproductions 13 күн бұрын
@@davedunn4285 Yeah, I’ve see a few but have never had any close encounters after I bush camp. Snakes feel the vibration from footsteps and the bike and don’t hang around. I’ve ridden past a few that are sometimes warming themselves up on the road. I don’t focus on what might happen cause otherwise you wouldn’t go bush would you. Spiders and scorpions probably provide more of a threat when gathering firewood etc. 😀
@davedunn4285
@davedunn4285 13 күн бұрын
@ stay safe mate
@lweleven3423
@lweleven3423 15 күн бұрын
I’ll swap you dust for the uk rain 😅. Amazing scenery, can you hire bikes in Australia, be nice to see the real Australia not the tourist traps
@mongreldogproductions
@mongreldogproductions 15 күн бұрын
@@lweleven3423 You can hire Adventure bikes or consider doing an all inclusive Outback tour. They supply the bike, they’ll carry your crap and you’ll have a place to sleep each night. dacatours.com.au/golden-outback/ Do a Google search…there are lots to choose from. Thanks for watching.
@wazza33racer
@wazza33racer 15 күн бұрын
People are having "medical episodes" very often these days when driving.....for some "baffling" reason that would get me banned from youtube. Yeah its amazing how people just stand around when accidents happen right in front of them........common law "duty of care".......if by your actions or inaction others are harmed, then its negligence. Its also just plain simple decency "do unto others" and karma to help people in crisis situations.
@prizecowproductions
@prizecowproductions 16 күн бұрын
Well done as 1st on scene. But i do have question as i was taught by Motocross rider before tar with 1st bike. Why dont you stand on the pegs when doing difficult sections like water crossings or rocky terrain. Fellow temporary Australian for over 40 years.
@mongreldogproductions
@mongreldogproductions 15 күн бұрын
Yeah, nah. If only it was that simple. The bike and gear probably weighs 320kg. I'm about 84 kgs. The bike is a handful in snotty stuff and the 19 inch front wheel, along with the Paralever front suspension dont lend itself to behaving too well over the big rocks on that creek crossing. Hitting those rocks tend to throw the front end all over the place throwing you off line making control very difficult. Standing up would only make things more difficult and reduce reaction time if i had to 'dab' with a foot down. I understand the theory (this aint my first Rodeo) but in this case its easier to 'paddle' thru this obstacle. Thanks for watching.
@colinsmith2005
@colinsmith2005 16 күн бұрын
What’s the go ? Do you bloody Aussies smash up fuel pumps ? sheds n cages wrapping them up, do the Roo’s kick n scratch ‘‘em up or something or Wombat’s try mating with the nozzle getting all frisky chewing on the tube. Shitty looking old pumps it’s not like their new ones. Sniffers, I heard you say they get a bit of a sniff on in the communities, can’t they afford booze or some real drugs, stuck in the outback with nothing to do but gaze at the heat haze would build a decent thirst but sniffing gasoline gets them through, who would think eh. If I get back over those ways I should do a pot n coke run to the wherever, like an anti sniffing missionary rescue, I could get a mention in the honours if I get enough off the sniff and brighten someone’s future with some quality heat haze recreation motivation. It all about perspective I reason and sniffing low attain poison can’t be good for the mind or body. Line up, roll up and give thanks for the blessings of responsible self medication and a sniff free future for all Gods Men Woman Black White x y and z creations, amen.
@davedunn4285
@davedunn4285 16 күн бұрын
Gday mate i bumped into a bunch riding small to big BMW bikes today and the 1300 man i would not like to have to pick that one up . Safe travels and thanks for all the tips
@mongreldogproductions
@mongreldogproductions 16 күн бұрын
I’d have to sell both kidneys to be able to afford the new R1300. I’ll just have to settle for my old girl just a little bit longer.
@davedunn4285
@davedunn4285 16 күн бұрын
what a beautiful video Steve great advice as well mate another bush tucker man
@davedunn4285
@davedunn4285 16 күн бұрын
i am surprised at the amount of visitors even in the outback mate even the grey nomads like us
@mongreldogproductions
@mongreldogproductions 16 күн бұрын
Covid meant that Nomads couldn’t travel overseas like they usually do and they had to contend with touring their own country for a change. Many of them realised that we have it all; deserts, rainforest, snow, beaches and no need for a Passport. Why would you want to go anywhere else.
@twobytoo22
@twobytoo22 17 күн бұрын
Really Sad it closed, an Essential stop for Remote Australia
@davedunn4285
@davedunn4285 17 күн бұрын
Steve you travel to places i wish i had seen my friend . I am enjoying your videos . A quick ask have you been to lake Dora by any chance . Back in the 1980’s i went to Coral Bay and this indigenous bus load of kids came and i had a lot of fun with them . I was launching them in the water and we all had a ball
@mongreldogproductions
@mongreldogproductions 17 күн бұрын
Hi Dave, the closest i got was Desert Queen Baths...stunning country up that way. Thanks for watching.
@GINESOR99
@GINESOR99 18 күн бұрын
Hi Steve! Would you mind telling me how stills working nowadays? Thanks in advance!
@mongreldogproductions
@mongreldogproductions 18 күн бұрын
Still look and work as good as when they were first fitted. No sign of any corrosion on the outside or inside. Highly recommend. 😀
@sandragrundy1516
@sandragrundy1516 18 күн бұрын
Rabbit Flat caught my eye. 1960/61 the mother of a friend went missing, middle aged housewife from suburban N.S.W. She did return home eventually but kept to herself what or who led her to such a remote place. Ah memories, thanks for bringing that one back to me.
@mongreldogproductions
@mongreldogproductions 18 күн бұрын
I guess if you want to disappear and ‘find yourself’ then that is about as remote as you can get. Glad you were able to go down Memory Lane. 😀
@davedunn4285
@davedunn4285 18 күн бұрын
hi Steve enjoying your content once more mate cheers
@andrewstrongman305
@andrewstrongman305 18 күн бұрын
I'm a little curious about the way you crossed the Pentecost river. Firstly, why didn't you ride on the dry spit of land before moving into the water? Also, why weren't you standing on the pegs? That gives you much greater control when crossing such uneven terrain because you are able to shift your weight independently of the bike.
@mongreldogproductions
@mongreldogproductions 18 күн бұрын
Yeah, nah. If only it was that simple. The bike and gear probably weighs 320kg. I'm about 84 kgs. The bike is a handful in snotty stuff and the 19 inch front wheel, along with the Paralever front suspension dont lend itself to behaving too well over the big rocks on that creek crossing. Hitting those rocks tend to throw the front end all over the place making control very difficult. Standing up would only make things more difficult and reduce reaction time if i had to 'dab' with a foot down. I understand the theory (this aint my first Rodeo) but in this case its easier to 'paddle' thru this obstacle. Thanks for watching.
@davedunn4285
@davedunn4285 19 күн бұрын
please go through Bamboo creek Steve , what an adventure
@mongreldogproductions
@mongreldogproductions 18 күн бұрын
I had to look it up...next time.
@davedunn4285
@davedunn4285 18 күн бұрын
@ thanks mate my old man built the bridge
@ricktrenaman6838
@ricktrenaman6838 19 күн бұрын
Great shots - where's all the Hyundais & KIAs ?
@mongreldogproductions
@mongreldogproductions 19 күн бұрын
@@ricktrenaman6838 The streets were filled with them. 😀
@spiideriiboii6837
@spiideriiboii6837 19 күн бұрын
i know absolutely nothing about bikes so have no clue what thing broke and what seal failed or why your bike is bad at going through "slop" but this is fun to watch nonetheless.
@mongreldogproductions
@mongreldogproductions 19 күн бұрын
Glad you're being entertained... 😀
@davedunn4285
@davedunn4285 20 күн бұрын
Steve i have only just found your channel mate and i must say i enjoy watching your channel so much . I have travelled a lot of the lower south west of WA and love how you present your journey with us all . Were they pushbikes you guys passed
@mongreldogproductions
@mongreldogproductions 19 күн бұрын
Hi Dave, Welcome aboard. Yes, two Swedish tourist on bikes...crazy. In a later vid, you'll see a guy walking along Great Northern Highway pushing a barrow, also crazy!
@Clivewheeler
@Clivewheeler 20 күн бұрын
Fantastic drone footage Steve.
@mongreldogproductions
@mongreldogproductions 19 күн бұрын
Thank you.
@andrewcarpenter1656
@andrewcarpenter1656 20 күн бұрын
Give us a yell if ever in karajini.
@mongreldogproductions
@mongreldogproductions 20 күн бұрын
I’ll do that…
@davedunn4285
@davedunn4285 21 күн бұрын
nice video mate great commentary as well . i now live in Tasmania and i have seen the biggest tiger snake in my life
@mongreldogproductions
@mongreldogproductions 20 күн бұрын
Glad you like the vid...thanks for watching.
@markmenadue8914
@markmenadue8914 21 күн бұрын
Very much enjoyed this series, thanks Steve
@mongreldogproductions
@mongreldogproductions 21 күн бұрын
@@markmenadue8914 You’re welcome. Glad you enjoyed the journey. 😀
@graemewarren7119
@graemewarren7119 21 күн бұрын
Your videos have all been really entertaining and a real eye opener for a bloke who has always thought that you still needed to negotiate the treacherous goat tracks of yesteryear in central Australia It's amazing to me to see through your eyes how much things have changed. Thanks Steve for the GREAT videos.
@mongreldogproductions
@mongreldogproductions 21 күн бұрын
Hi Graeme, as long as you take some sensible precautions, exploring the Outback can be safe and enjoyable. Glad you liked the vids and thanks for watching. 😀
@ClovisPoint
@ClovisPoint 21 күн бұрын
Was at Rabbit Flat in 1998 ,stopped to get fuel ,was the French lady and her husband ,said to her i better get a stubbie cooler as i dont know if i will be back this way again ,she said ''Oh thats not very nice '' ,i said well i dont know if i will be able to come back again ,time ,money etc
@mongreldogproductions
@mongreldogproductions 21 күн бұрын
@@ClovisPoint That stubbie cooler could be worth something nowadays…you should stick it on EBay and gauge the market. Thanks for watching.
@Van-go.61
@Van-go.61 22 күн бұрын
Alls well that ends well