I just bought the2016 700GS for the same reasons, mine already has aftermarket suspension for 5k nzd and has crash bars and a bashplate, pannier racks and a sargent seat

Cheers mate. I've had Litchi for a while and struggled at times with the follow me setting as I had the Heading mode set to Course which meant if I turn a few degrees on the bike and the drone was 20 metres away the drone would have to move laterally 15-20 metres to keep the course.

Nice vid. I saw someone work out a fix over water. The neo relies on satellites and the downward facing camera for positioning. If you have good satellite coverage, the downward facing camera is a fallback. The guy was flying over the sea. He recommends 20 satellites and flying a bit higher. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYbTfIiJpNmlrqM

Great vid! Lots of good tips, appreciate the honesty as well!

Looking to get a t700 in the next couple of weeks. I can’t wait to get back on 2 wheels. I would like to take an adv class and street riding class just to stay sharp. I’ve had a bike off an on since 2004. I need a refresher

New sub here👍🏻

The Ballina bypass didn't open in 2011, it opened in 2012!

Hey Vern. Would you mind asking the guy on the KLR what tyres he is running and let me know please.

Awesome video. Keep them coming...

24:55 I remember driving on that bridge heading to Old Sydney Town in 4th grade and seeing the Moonie Moonie half built.

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Really great advice mate. I've been riding for 20 years and only in the last 6 months started with ADV on a 450MT. It's a different world but HELL is it fun! Spot on with your messaging dude. Thank you.

In all seriousness, I absolutely agree, confidence is huge. Going for it at times is sometimes much better than trying to finesse it!!

Fantastic video! I think I learned a bunch in my first year, but the only thing I actually remembered was to buy knobby tires!😂😂

my OSMAND app keeps crashing for some reason. Do you know how to fix that? its updated + Air3 7.3 GPS device is updated too

Very nice video,,,

Great vids , watched the lot . can you give me some idea of cost for such adventure, Cheers mate.

Hello. I’m having the same issue. Where do you get the older version of the Sena software as you mentioned ?

Great video. Thanks!

Please remind me not to take advice from this guy on physics. Or how to ride motorcycles. "Yeah Lachy, go a bit faster because you want more momentum into the corners, entry speed, blah blah.." Poor Lachy proceeds to ride into a ditch...

Advice from a six decades Dirt road rider is very simply covered with number one tip, "don't get your ambitions mixed up with your capabilities !" Just because you saw some bloke do something on a 300kg bike, doesn't mean it's easy. Just because you can afford the biggest bike, doesn't make you an expert on riding one! Bikes will move around on dirt naturally, because that's how they work. My next and most important tip is, "don't hang on so hard". So if the bike starts "aquaplaning" on loose surfaces (gravel or sand), let it!! Trying to stop it or counter steer this will end with a bingle. Let it "float" and feed in a bit more throttle. You don't need the knobbiest tyres, you don't need a go pro, you don't need phone mounts and connectivity, you don't need multitudes of gadgets/accessories. You don't need most of the things you see on you tube either. What you really need is the common sense to ride to the conditions and go at your own pace. Don't forget to enjoy it! Happy trails.

most shots that i see are at shoulder level, can it follow you from a bit higher altitude to get a more panoramic view?

I’m never buying another sena. I’ve always had problems with mine

THANK YOU for this... Just bought my first adv bike, never ridden off road and I'll admit, the T7 is a little intimidating because of what you said - height, weight, etc. This helps me a lot! I appreciate the time you took to put this together.

nice one. my neo I tried in narrow enduro trail

Excellent video, beautiful scenery. Love this area. 🤣

I enjoyed this one mate, had no idea you had an exc before the tenere.

Why is it your Brits have such a hard time pronouncing words correctly. Gaia is pronounced Guy-Uh. SHEESH. Great video, thankyou.

Thanks for the great content and inspiration

This video is soo good! Really enjoyed it. Thank you 😊👍

Love your content mate Would like more tutorials on the Garmin especially with the tread app. Cheers 🤘

What a find your channel has been! Just bought my first Adv bike (Himi 450) as I turn 50 and come off a BMW 1200 road bike. Your channel has been an amazing resource for finding courses and tours as I plan 2025. Cheers.

It's always a great watch. I can't wait to see what you do next year. Have a great Christmas.

definitely add lyndon poskit races to places and also mad tv plus few new ones with the cfmoto450mt i like as its me new bike

Great year of rides mate, looking forward to 2025. 😎🤙🏻

I'll call you re the bike

This is, without a doubt, the best yearly wrap up I've seen. What an awesome year Vern, so many amazing experiences, highs and lows! It'll be hard to top 2024! Bring on '25!

Mobile phones need a cell tower. Zumo XT2 does not. A mobile phone here will get you lost with far too many valleys without cell tower access. I don't even turn my phone on while riding and I do not use the (too snoopy) tread app. The music playback has all the volume you ever need. I set the media to 50% and the navigator to 100% and never have a hard time hearing the music the volume of which is further adjustable from your headset. You can use extra software for more bling (tread app) and distractions but I use my Zumo XT2 stand alone. No mobile phone required is the top selling point and what every other motorcycle navigators do not have that option. They are just a front end for your phone. I make my routes right on the machine. No converting and uploading other files required. This IS the best on the market for me. The Motopumps mount works great as well if you have a crossbar. You can bluetooth your phone to the unit without the tread app for answering phone calls. The Tread app gives you all the functionality of the competition which is far more than I need or want. Think Safety. Update your firmware if it locks up. It only happened once until I did that.

Looks like a great year of riding!

Awesome recap Vern. Thanks for the great content. Merry Christmas to you and the family.

Long-time listener, first-time caller here. You're a legend, Vern-cheers for the awesome content! I'm especially loving the Blue Mountains stuff, as I'm from southwest Sydney and always on the hunt for new adventures. Looking forward to seeing what 2025 has in store for us. P.S. I bought a BMW because of you too! 😮 (F800gsa)

Great 2024 summary .... thnaks guys and one day I hope to join you! Best wishes for 2025!!

Great recap. Bring on 2025.

As always great watching and recapping a great year of riding, as always any day riding is a great day.

I’m guessing the yowie sightings coincide with the wooden bong….sorry! BTW I’m binging all your videos. Love em!

It was awesome finding your channel and becoming a member, I ended up buying a bmw because of you and your channel, so I'm happy but my wife isn't as pleased with your channel 😂😂. I'm looking forward to seeing what you get up to in 2025 and maybe even get the chance to cross paths somewhere or even go on a ride you're on. Great channel, awesome quality footage, entertaining, informative and well presented. Cheers.

Did you miss Cameron corner and Tibooburra?

Faster Following with firmware update

Unfortunately there's nothing like this for $5k here in NZ 😢. I wish.

Hey Vern, How much experience do you think you need to do the Outback Jack ride? Cheers, Jez