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@simon1290r Ай бұрын
Christ those river crossings have me on the edge of my seat.
@adventureswithham2223 2 ай бұрын
Craig!! Mate!! When are you gonna do some new content? Have had to watch my way through all of your different series to get my Shadower fix❤❤❤
@adventureswithham2223 3 ай бұрын
Hey Craig , 3rd time watching this series now mate, when are you doing some more stuff? Cheers cobber
@DavidMonaghan-ku2ir 3 ай бұрын
Where are you Shadower we miss your adventures!
@Greenfieldadventures 3 ай бұрын
Love all your vids man alot of hrs at work watching em mate think I've watch em all 3 times over be good to see more by fare my favourite adventure blogger bike rider by fare still watching an checking to see if you up load more
@douglassdunn4775 3 ай бұрын
Shame you couldn't do the Frenchman's tract. Advise... do it from east to west. Next time make your way out elim bay just out from hope Vale. Ducks nuts area. Stay at eddy's camp ground..... Beach ride with coloured sands hills.
@douglassdunn4775 3 ай бұрын
Coming from a bike rider that has done the cape dozens of times, great show. 2026 is my next trip there. To up date with the second plane wreck... (ford bomber) it was sitting at the air strip when Japanese zeros flew in and strap the airport with their machine guns damaging the plane beyond repair. After removing usable parts from the plane they place the wreckage out where it sits now. PS... half way along the dumped fuel drums there is a cock pit of a kitty hawk. Half way between the airport and the east coast is another kitty hawk plane wreck in mangrove swomp area surrounded by land mines still today. (Restricked area)
@pinkiewerewolf 3 ай бұрын
This was an awesome series. 👍 I miss your videos. You always bring a positive attitude toward life and riding.
@andrewkling8706 4 ай бұрын
Loved the series. We are doing the Simpson Desert in 2.5 months' time. What gearing did you use on the Kato 690 would love to find out?
@bjornlate8709 5 ай бұрын
It,s been a while two years since the last video😢 anybody know what happened. Love the video,s thats why ,any new video soon,that would make my day.
@maccas44 5 ай бұрын
AWESOME!!!!!!!!
@maccas44 5 ай бұрын
Wow Fantastic stuff
@maccas44 5 ай бұрын
Awsome
@maccas44 5 ай бұрын
This is great just found it , do you still have the 1190?
@keithmoule4154 6 ай бұрын
I wonder if you might find you don't need those 1/4" extension bars.... Seems the usual reasoning is "to get at those tricky hard-to-reach fasteners" but in my experience the designers appear to be making life easier for mechanics in that everything is easier to reach than in the good old days. Worth having a canter around the bike trying to find if you do indeed have any hard-to-reach fasteners that you would tackle on the trail. My DRZ cylinder head bolts are easier with a 4" extension but no way I'm going to be doing that in the field, so it stays on the bench at home ...
@Aussie_Wild_Adventures 6 ай бұрын
Hi Craig, hope you’re well. Quick question what time of the year did you go on this trip? Also, any plans for a future trip?
@hanzo52 7 ай бұрын
My shims sit so deep in the cup that I cannot get the measurement tool to fit properly. Does this mean my valves need to be replaced?
@Shadower75 7 ай бұрын
I remove the shims to measure them with a micrometer or vernier calipers, but before doing that you need to check your value clearances so you know if you need to alter your shims etc. Cheers mate.
@jakeleguier6168 7 ай бұрын
Hey there awesome videos, myself and a few friends are wanting todo the same but from Melbourne already have the boxes for the bikes but am struggling to find someone to post the bikes from here up to cairns, do you have a contact you could share with myself ? I called direct freight but they are saying I need an account with them.
@judychaikin5037 8 ай бұрын
Cool video. Is it possible to use a clip from this for a documentary?
@Shadower75 7 ай бұрын
What documentary are you talking about?
@judychaikin5037 7 ай бұрын
Just sent a note to your email with more info on the doc.
@bennyaufreisen2855 8 ай бұрын
exactly the video I was looking for NICE! I just been there 4 days ago turned around at the white car.. it's still there. alone on a 790.. lot of trouble to get back up from the white car.. it ate my whole confidence :D
@Shadower75 7 ай бұрын
Glad the vid is still helping people. Cheers mate for the comment and hopefully you didn't eat too much now..
@grego10r 8 ай бұрын
hey man been 2 years u ok ?
@mortaygo1 9 ай бұрын
Whos the miserable mole watching at cockatoo Creek crossing 😅
@Shadower75 7 ай бұрын
Maybe she was having a bad day.... Cheers for watching mate.
@DangarMarine 10 ай бұрын
Great video! I feel like we should know each other. I love bikes and I saw and outboard in the corner of your workshop. Hornsby Procycles is my local store.
@Shadower75 7 ай бұрын
You never know hey mate. Thanks for the comment and have a good one now. Cheers
@99kevin99 10 ай бұрын
Dude...the only way you got this is the guy in the yellow shirt has MONSTER legs!! I bet you could have just put it on his back he looks so strong! :) Nice video.
@Shadower75 7 ай бұрын
hahahaha thanks for the comment Kev. Have a good one now.
@Gex121 11 ай бұрын
This might be a dumb question, but why did you change the gap from minimum to maximum? Wouldn't the shims/rockers/valves wear out over time increasing the gap anyway?
@Shadower75 7 ай бұрын
Too tell the truth mate, i'm not sure but I think I would rather closer to maximum then minimum. Thanks for watching though. Cheers
@Gex121 7 ай бұрын
I actually got the answer from my local bike shop. The reason is that as the valve wears out the spring pulls it deeper into the seat, this make the valve stem lift higher, pushing the other side of the rocker lower, and that is why shims have to decrease in size over time. @@Shadower75
@roey790 Жыл бұрын
Awesome adventure Craig and great series thanks Fella. I felt for you picking up bikes in the desert but it all looked worth it. Stay safe, cheers Roey
@Shadower75 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and the comments Roey. Helping out each other is all part of the adventure. Have a good one now.
@roey790 Жыл бұрын
Great adventure and thanks for sharing it with the rest of us!
@Shadower75 7 ай бұрын
Cheers Roey. Thanks for watching
@mortaygo1 Жыл бұрын
Nerbs definitely not the first ktm1190r across the Simpson
@Shadower75 7 ай бұрын
You could be right however at the time we both didn't know of anyone on a 1190r crossing it unassisted. I still haven't heard of anyone doing it unassisted on a 1190. Thanks for watching though mate, cheers.
@mortaygo1 7 ай бұрын
Yeah, craig Hartley did back when tne 1190 first came out..
@kmxc2252 Жыл бұрын
Brill vids i was hooked from start to finsh . No house work done for two days had to watch all episode"s, wife not amused , 😆😆
@Shadower75 7 ай бұрын
hahahah im stoked you liked them mate. Thanks for coming along on the ride. Hope the wife has cooled off... lol
@dozicstevica9876 Жыл бұрын
Hello, I have a 690 Enduro R 2020 with 5000 km and I am convinced that I need to change the rocker arms. is it possible?
@Shadower75 7 ай бұрын
Hi mate, Im not too sure about the 2020 models but I do believe the problem was fixed by KTM around the 2016 - 2017 models. Maybe get on a forum or something and see if anyone is having issues with the later models. Cheers mate and good luck.
@noostNL Жыл бұрын
Where do you pack this? Especially when you are riding without your luggage. For instance on a day ride/loop when all your gear is at the camping
@Shadower75 7 ай бұрын
I usually have it in my Kriega US5 tail bag located on the rear rack.
@Tito_Pereira Жыл бұрын
I´ve got to say, I´m gratefull that you were able to share this trip through these videos. I feel like I watch this whole series every year, it´s the 4th time, and this is my favourite part. It´s strange to feel connected to someone attempting Big Red and I wish to be able to meet it some day, even though I live in the complete opposite side of the planet. Thank you for the wonderfull display of respect to others, nature and life. Many have commented on this, one way or another, so it´s no coincidence, we all feel your positivity and great perspective. Thanks to Tom and Nerb as well, it was through their videos that I started watching your channel. Cherrs!!
@Shadower75 7 ай бұрын
Absolute pleasure mate. Im stoked you liked the series and are a repeat watcher. I wonder what part of the planet you are from, who knows maybe one day we could be saying good day. Thanks again and be safe now.. cheers
@Tito_Pereira 6 ай бұрын
I live in the south of Brazil, in a city called Florianópolis. Well look, it's far fetched but not impossible, I have been doing small motorcycle trips around my area and I have plans to do a long trip around South America one day. It would be awesome to ride with you around here!! Actually, if you ever plan a trip through South America, I'd more than happy to help with logistics at the very least.
@aganatra7419 Жыл бұрын
Where are you?...not riding anymore?
@jarrod1687 Жыл бұрын
Did that track in summer, 45c but in a 4wd with no ac. Wow be a heap of fun on a bike
@Shadower75 7 ай бұрын
With that kind of heat those creek and river crossing would have been popular. Thanks for watching mate.
@jarrod1687 Жыл бұрын
When I crossed the Daintree in a 4wd after a week of rain, the water was up to my bonnet, and my bonnet is high, patrol with 35" tires, how would you guys have managed if the river was that high? Or do you pick trips when the river is low? I actually seen a group of riders while I was there, not sure how they crossed the river
@Shadower75 7 ай бұрын
Good question, we certainly try and ride when the rivers are crossable on bikes and if not then you need to find go arounds or change the route. That said, the guys and I have all toyed with the idea next time we hit a swollen river or creek we want to float them across using bush know how. Certainly would make for a cool vid. Cheers mate
@jarrod1687 Жыл бұрын
What kind of fuel range do you need to do this trip?
@Shadower75 7 ай бұрын
I get roughly around 400kms with the tanks on my bike and even more when I take bladders. Cheers
@feralbeemers Жыл бұрын
Your video series on Cape York has underpinned our own crews trip to the Cape this September. Watching it again and again for research. Top job. Hopefully we can post a successful vid for others on our size bikes. Love to know how you managed to get the comms from the others on your gopro. 👍🏼 Oh and BTW we bought an icemule and started quaffing jimmies 😉as preparation.
@michaelgraham6443 Жыл бұрын
Love this, brings back so many good memories of doing the same trip in August '22, i stayed in that end room at Loyalty Beach.... how good was the Fish and Chips!. That place did something to my Soul, it changed me as a person. I will hopefully get back up there again next year.... Shadower75 thanks for sharing this mate. As with all of your videos, they're always top quality content...thanks for the memories.
@nikkato7096 Жыл бұрын
Hi there Craig. I stumbled across your channel some months back and have now watched every single one of your vids. Loved the trip to the cape and your euro trip was amazing.. me and a mate are gonna do that one some day soon. I’m in Adelaide and yiur googs track one was also tops!! Any new adventures coming soon? Love your work .. Nikko
@ericdawson3425 Жыл бұрын
Wet boots good drowning bike bad
@ScotchMonster Жыл бұрын
What a brilliant vid Dave thanks for taking the time to put it together and sharing 😁🤟❤️
@Shadower75 7 ай бұрын
Thanks heaps Mandy, have a good one now and thank you for watching. Cheers
@nikkato7096 Жыл бұрын
Gday Craig. Just watched your Cape York trip from start to finish.. absolutely epic! Back here watching this one now.. laughed till I cried after watching poor Greg go for that spill.. Great work on the production and look forward to more vids in the future. I ride a 22 KTM 1290 SAR.. 690 is a beautiful bike.. go Katos! Cheers Nik
@Shadower75 7 ай бұрын
Cheers Nik and thanks for watching mate. Love the 1290 SAR, great bike. Safe riding now mate.
@Danilocarlosgarcia Жыл бұрын
No valve check on this job?
@Shadower75 Жыл бұрын
Value check is done in the next vid. I just failed to show it in this vid.
@HarveyStockbridge Жыл бұрын
A joy to watch, thanks for the effort that went into sharing. Out on interest, how did you keep all the Go pro accessories charged along the way,. Doing this trip in June, albeit an organised one, still looking forward to it. Cheers mate.
@Shadower75 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching mate. I carry a 20,000 mAh battery pack with me. At night I used that too charge all my devices and during the days riding I have it hooked up to my bike charging all day in preparation for the night. Cheers mate.
@jonosawers6432 Жыл бұрын
Hanging out for new videos Craig. Loved watching every video you have uploaded
@Shadower75 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment mate. Really appreciate it. Hopefully soon hey.
@nicolecooper-ew6hw Жыл бұрын
Just watched this and loved it. Brought back memories as I did it solo on my DRZ400 a few years back. You made the right choice. Hardest track I ever did - lost gear, injured myself, nearly ran out of water - but I made it after two days. Not bad for a 60yo unfit fool. Strongly recommend don’t do this one alone…
@erikohrling9372 Жыл бұрын
You and a few others have influenced me and get me to get off my butt and get my license and start adv riding. Bought myself a Husqvarna 701 LR and currently working on my license. Awaiting new videos :P Long time.... =D
@Shadower75 7 ай бұрын
Great to hear mate. Im stoked the vids have motivated you. Great bike choice also. I hope the riding is enjoyable and you are loving it. Cheers and safe riding.
@rolandlong9294 Жыл бұрын
You didn't check the valve clearance.
@Shadower75 Жыл бұрын
I did a video on checking the value clearance however you are correct, should have checked them when doing the rocker arms.
@stephenfielding7165 Жыл бұрын
Ha mate, what a great ride, inspirational.
@Shadower75 Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Stephen. Cheers mate
@sanjcsv-blog8606 Жыл бұрын
Are there any rebars in the brick posts? the bricks have strong supporting strength but the bending power is weak. this is very dangerous.
@Shadower75 Жыл бұрын
As the video says, brick piers core filled with MPA40 concrete and the right size reo bar. Not dangerous one bit when done correctly. Might need some glasses next time when watching..... lol cheers