A Very Wet and Cold Trip Towards Bali's Volcano, Mount Agung

[@JLOSTAFF1]

Just proves you don’t need a GS to go on an adventure! Great stuff!

[@cetetrips]

Not at all! Hopefully more people realize this and start living their own adventures. They're missing out!

[@JLOSTAFF1]

@@cetetrips Agreed!!

[@Fallen608]

Absolutely. You can take almost any bike and go on amazing adventures. You don't need 100HP to explore the countryside.

[@richy3712]

Sitting with a Sunday morning coffee, feeling like I’m riding behind you through the forest… Great video!

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Richy! Have a great Sunday

[@markwilliamson2795]

Great ride ! Thanks Freddie....would be nice to stay up there somewhere in a hut for a couple of nights with a fireplace with a built on Pizza oven ....and a keg of beer on tap...Oh and a stuffed easy chair and NHL Ice Hockey on TV....lol...

[@niutto5910]

This is one of your best videos. I love it. Riding in the jungle, exploring the real Bali.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Delighted you enjoyed it, thank you!🙂

[@davidmartin7589]

Extraordinary footage Freddie. A real experience through your cameras. Off the beaten track. Thanks

[@ravistarzl]

Raising the bar my man. You inspire as always. The motorbike truly lets us see in wondrous ways.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Ravi. They’re wonderful things🛵🏍️

[@chiefenumclaw7960]

Loving the Indonesia series. Thanks, mate! Much obliged.

[@almafrith778]

Thank you, Freddie. For another amazing view from Bali’s mountain. Hubby and I love 💕 and look forward to your podcast on Sunday mornings.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Really glad you enjoyed it, thank you!🙂

[@biker_dale]

What a great ride out, actually sunnier here today than over there for once. Thunder and lightning, raining and cold and you wonder why no one is there 😃 not everyone is as daft as us bikers. But what a great trip on a small bike, I think it gives you more time to see what's passing you by. Just takes a little longer that's all, but that isn't a bad thing.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Looking back, it probably isn’t remotely surprising that everywhere was dead😆 Comfort, storage, plenty of usable power and ultra economy. These scooters are seriously impressive

[@joemabry9643]

Thank you!

[@mysterybiker1717]

Maxi Scooters are the best touring option anywhere. 90mph, beats anything at the lights including bigger bikes, superb storage, brilliant on tight twisty switchbacks being automatic, all day comfort, pillion comfort, easy to jump on and off so you stop more to look at views, 100mpg, no chain maintenance, cheap tyres. I have been recently converted, save big bikes for local sunday blast / popping to the local cafe.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Everything you’ve just said… I strongly agree. And they’re genuinely fun too. And genuinely quick all the way up to speed limits! I LOVE them

[@teneretraveller8980]

Most interesting ride there, so far. Real life. Good one. Ride safe. Happy travels 👍

[@FreddieDobbs]

Really glad you enjoyed it!

[@jan22309]

I was actually riding on a Motorbike inside the Volcano! Beautiful Scenery inside! Stayed in Ubud, was about 1,5 hours ride to the volcano, but we took bigger roads. It's worth a visit!

[@blacksquirrel4008]

Took that same ride on a Honda Cub way back. No traffic, beautiful ride. Never had such sunburnt knees in my life when I got back Ubud.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Ahhhhh on a classic Cub, this is another level of adventure!

[@lucymason4142]

Great journey very beautiful, so green and lush. Thanks for taking us along. Loved that camera angle, how does that work?

[@NorfLondonGardener]

Gorgeous scenery. Great video. Thanks

[@wltrlg]

To be honest, this is the first episode in which I was impressed by Bali. The whole touristique area didnt do it for me. Great episode, have fun there guys!

[@FreddieDobbs]

This was definitely the most eye opening ride for me in terms of seeing the best side of Bali. Glad you enjoyed it, Walter!

[@ianseddon9347]

A great little adventure it’s not about the size of your engine, it’s about the size of your imagination! Bravo!!

[@susanglasgow8992]

Thanks for taking us on a ride through the lovely countryside in Bali Freddie, I loved it. Xxx

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Susan🙌🏻

[@88davidw]

The countryside looks stunning 😊

[@bennybright4350]

This is bringing back a load of memories Freddie! I challenged myself to get as close as I could to Agung too! I came in from the north and had to ride some sketchy roads, chased by dogs etc. Funny how you feel like you're trespassing on those roads. It's in my Bali & Lombok vlog if you're interested to see the view I got. Glad you're having a good time!

[@dyazkiprit]

subscribed..

[@crumblymal8479]

Wow those roads look just like the ones here in the UK Freddie I would bet you felt right at home 😆great scenery even when wet the Nmax is a good little bike just right for general run around stuff . Much enjoyed 👌👍

[@markmacpherson3999]

Great adventure, to bad you got wet and cold. Can't wait to see your next adventure 🎉

[@bankruptpensioner]

Super cool, looked a great day out.

[@open_water2411]

Thanks for sharing that amazing video. Just what I needed!

[@FreddieDobbs]

Delighted you enjoyed it!

[@MrFelipe8686]

Loving the footage w/the Insta 360. Great addition!

[@splodge57]

Nice ride to the volcano. The scenery completely different to England but the weather and state of the roads look the same.

[@matarnik]

The 80's soundtrack in the beginning 🔥🔥🔥 Excellent filming and editing. Hello from 🇭🇷

[@AndrewKNI]

Fantastic camera work Freddie. Somebody else said this too but I really felt as if I was on a bike too. An amazing effect, thank you 🙂

[@FreddieDobbs]

Delighted you liked the camera angle, thanks Andrew!

[@biblical_dreams]

Such an addictive channel to watch , bravo Freddy and monika

[@bobss3704]

The far North of the island is great, not many tourists and heaps of those single track roads to explore!

[@zoydpatterson1817]

Incredible scenery. Wonderful!

[@adipradana75]

Local tip.. Careful when using google maps when traveling in rural Indonesia. It will send you through most remote and tiniest roads just to safe a mere minutes of traveling time. Plan ahead.. and just choose to the main roads if possible. Many people ironically got lost by using gmaps and ended up dirt roads and stuck in rice fields.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Adi, I’ll remember this. The roads were so bad that I was averaging 8mph😳

[@leeandjancruise]

Fascinating video Freddie, still catching up on your vlogs after returning Friday from a two week cruise from Tenerife to Malta, clear blue sky all the way while the U.K. was cold and soaking, bizarre how distances and locations change the weather so much, hill sides full of palm trees, banana plantations and paddy fields by the road make beautiful videos well done both. Ride safe.

[@FreddieDobbs]

That sounds fantastic Lee, what a great cruise route. I hope you had a brilliant trip! It was ridiculously lush up in this part of Bali; coconuts, bananas, peppers and runner beans all growing next to each other!

[@oblahdes]

I'm guessing I've followed you and Monika for some time now, but this calls for the saying "you've got - - - - - " . You headed off in Tenerife but this is a different world in Bali, thanks all that green was overwhelming. You really are an adventurer, some years ago I watched Long Way Around with Ewan McGregor, of course your adventure includes bike and gear with other captivating format/material.

[@MrAdhiyoga]

Great video

[@1990-t1j]

Are you going to spend any time in Denpasar. I liked it when I went. The basic suspension on the N-Max is just as bad, if my Aerox is anything to go by. Bali must be great to ride around. In good weather. Stunning scenery.

[@linusgallitzin]

These are the kind of trips that I take on my 2009 Yamaha Vino 50cc 4-stroke. I can go up mountains with a lightweight scooter without a lot of petrol required. You can download offline maps for when you don't have phone signal, but sometimes it's good to just go. I usually have a 2nd old smartphone just for maps while the other is charged via USB. I wish an affordable retro scooter more than 50cc with ABS, traction control, and generous under-seat storage existed. The Piaggio Liberty 150 is just aesthetically off for me, but may end up with it some day.

[@nickduffy8482]

Freddie, another great Sunday morning adventure, it’s really amazing how the temperature drops so dramatically as you gain altitude, even in a tropical setting like Bali. How does that camera following you from above and behind work, it looks like it’s about 4’ above you and a few feet behind so is it on a long extendable wand? Amazing view.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Really glad you enjoyed it, Nick. You’re spot on; it’s a very long selfie stick that can be extended a huge distance, with the Insta360 camera. It’s incredibly easy to use and films a 360 degree view.

[@monikameraki]

Love this video! 😍 well done Freddie, beautifully filmed 🥰✨

[@JLOSTAFF1]

You didn’t fancy going with him then Monika? ⛈️🌧️🤣

[@monikameraki]

@@JLOSTAFF1 unfortunately I had a cold 🤧But probably on this one Freddie had more fun without me 🥶😆

[@JLOSTAFF1]

@@monikameraki I’m sure your company always enhances his fun and enjoyment! 👍😍

[@Wajang1]

Experienced the rain and cold in Manado on a scooter years ago. Drowned to my undies. Looking back it was fun..

[@FreddieDobbs]

It can often feel hellish at the time but it’s always amazing looking back

[@Benwheatleys]

Awesome video. Some lovely footage. My honeymoon was in Bali back in 2018, loved every minute. Thanks for taking us along on your adventure Fred ✌️🤍

[@FreddieDobbs]

What a place for a honeymoon✨✨ Glad you enjoyed it, Ben!

[@fiusasmuk5665]

I like riding in the rain, its fun for some.

[@FreddieDobbs]

I don’t mind it. My ridiculous outfit didn’t help

[@richardstory2423]

Properly raw. I loved the the footage of the volcano, just like Ed march on c90 adventures it seems more fitting to be riding a scooter. Not that I am dissing it, but the missenden flyer’s recent tours of Canada and Spain are too money driven. Your’s however have genuine drama and peril. Nice touch with the riding gear. Maybe you could approach belstaff to produce some motorcycle flip-flops. You both are smashing it!

[@FreddieDobbs]

I desperately wanted to get a glimpse of the volcano to end the video! I made the most ridiculous shoe choice for this trip😆 Really glad you enjoyed it

[@allsearpw3829]

Hi, another great video , rain and all , it,s a bitch , when your having fun , thank Monika for the editing and ride safe ? catch you on the next one .😉👍👍

[@jimmymedia2049]

Next step up, TMax and you’ll be converted. Love the new camera perspective

[@FreddieDobbs]

I had to google this. 530cc!!!😳 This’d be phenomenal!

[@amac9]

hats off to you for going all that way in flip flops! wow what a ride!

[@stuartmoles843]

Enjoyed that Freddie, good to get out of town👍

[@FreddieDobbs]

It made me understand and much stunning open countryside there is in Bali. Really glad you enjoyed it, Stuart!

[@stevesane800]

Ohh Freddie, poor Monika is working on your day off 😉 Such a beautiful adventure with the scooter of choice. It’s really built for journeys like this! Well done & next time, I’d say you work & Monika has the day off😎

[@FreddieDobbs]

Please don’t give Monika any ideas!😆 I definitely see why the Nmax is the scooter of choice out here👌🏻

[@mcard6770]

A word on the suspension Freddie. Do the shocks not have adjustable preload setting ? Normally a stepped collar above or below the spring thats turned to stiffen or soften the suspension. Martin.

[@FreddieDobbs]

I’m going to sound very pathetic here, Martin… I have no idea how to do it. It looks like a special tool’s needed to adjust it. I need to stop being lazy and actually do something about it

[@splodge57]

I had this problem on my Honda Forza. Standard setting rock hard. 5 minutes softening 2 notches on the preload and it transformed the ride. Tool in the scooters toolkit.

[@mcard6770]

@@FreddieDobbs Probably a 'c' spanner.. a handle with a hooked shaped end. Sure any one of the workshops around your area could sort it, 2 minutes tops. Really enjoying your Bali adventure :)

[@eprohoda]

Freddie! yo. insane video-work! ))

[@FreddieDobbs]

Appreciate it- the magic of these modern action cams🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@frankmorris2603]

Nice work Freddy. Makes me want to go there for sure. On a bike/scooter. 😃

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks Frank! It’s such a fun way to explore the islan🛵

[@collyernicholasjohn]

My GF and I had similar experience in Bali riding 2hrs in T-shirts to Mt Agung on a Vmax at 4am on a rainy morning. Freezing in the tropics. 🤣

[@vishwagopallawa]

Visit srilanka if you can.... got some amazing bike trails and beautiful landscapes

[@tincho679]

Just wanted to say thay it has become a tradition of mine having breakfast each Sunday morning with your video👏 great content!

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you so much!🙂

[@volt8684]

Me too and many others I reckon

[@jobucklandbuckland8031]

great vid amazing scenery , Freddie dont trust the sat nav quickest route doesn't take in terrain just distance Bogan found that out in south america , No1 tip buy a road map always ,plan your route on the map

[@FreddieDobbs]

This is a very good point Jo. I’ll remember this👌🏻

[@kevinshaffer1047]

now this looks like a much more relaxing ride once you were out of the "city"?..i myself would call the countryside below the volcano...the "real" Bali...this is how you experience a foreign country...what a story to tell eh?...lol...great video!!

[@FreddieDobbs]

It felt like another island, the difference was incredible! It felt like going back 50 years ago- it was fantastic! Glad you enjoyed it🙂

[@kaizen2049]

Anathor day, anathor great episode 👍

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thanks🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@eddiemizen3703]

Hard core, up a mountain ⛰️ in shorts an flip flops, nice video 📹

[@FreddieDobbs]

Even for me, this was quite stupid! I realised I’d made a bad outfit decision after 40 minutes and there was no way I was re-doing all of that intense traffic, so onwards and upwards⛰️

[@eddiemizen3703]

@@FreddieDobbs goes like that sometimes 🙄

[@decayintheuk]

I thought the tenerife series was a good one but I think bali is winning, I'm sold on the Insta360

[@lynnbroadhurst4807]

Great video once again Freddie 😊 the rider in the pink helmet wasn't hanging around 😂 🛵 💨

[@peterlobb6456]

What a great ride, you've inspired me to get my 225 Serow back on the road this year! Have you checked if the rear shocks on the M Max have got preload adjustment? Just a thought as maybe a previous rider was on the larger side and wound it all the way up.

[@Stephen58]

Will be in Bali in a couple of weeks, don't think I'll be going on this trip!!

[@ujettall9634]

Awesome video, Freddie! Great to watch while relaxing. Can I know what raincoat you are using and what’s your review on it?? Much appreciated. God bless you.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you🙂 Of course; it’s a “Rains” (that’s the brand name) jacket. It is superb. I have lots of their stuff (sponge bags etc). Very good quality, thin, well made. I recommend highly

[@cityslickerbass]

Thanks for a great video Freddie. Missed Monika but gotta say I love the 360 video - felt like I was play GTA V 😂 Beautiful landscape and so great to have such an insight into what Bali is really like. Hope you've dried out now!

[@FreddieDobbs]

All that was missing was a quick car or bike jacking and it’d have been a full on GTA!😆 Glad you enjoyed it

[@jamesdspaderf2883]

I see ominous clouds in the intro sky. How is life with the Quadlock & phone, in the rain?

[@FreddieDobbs]

I think from the iPhone 11 they’re all water/splash proof, so I’ve use any water protection on my iPhones and I’ve never had an issue

[@ezioyang4253]

Come to Taiwan. Its awesome here as well. 😆😉

[@simonwinsbury]

Hay Freddy. Ever thought of using what three words ? Would be great to know your locations of adventure ❤

[@Mark-el8sb]

Well done Freddie! Good on you taking a proper road trip, though as you've discovered, using Google Maps in Bali can be at your own peril 😅. A recommendation for a future road trip is Karangasem in East Bali (travelling along the coast) which is beautiful, has good roads and also happens to be in one of the drier parts of Bali.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Really glad you enjoyed it, Mark. I averaged about 8mph on the way home because the roads were so bad😆 Thank you so much for this tip, Mark. I’ve just saved this.

[@kickedoutonthestreets]

I second this, Karangasem has calmer beaches just like North Bali. I took a road trip from Denpasar to Karangasem then Singaraja (via Tejakula), stunning beach view in Karangasem and Tejakula.

[@richardvillar340]

Great adventure Freddie. So would you ever consider owning a scooter as a second two wheeler back in the UK? What are your thoughts?

[@SuperSMASON1]

Great video as always Freddie but I am not a fan of the Insta360 footage.

[@1mikefrost]

Good morning Freddie and Monika ! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@FreddieDobbs]

Morning Mike, there’s some Welsh weather for you in this one🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Have a great day!

[@1mikefrost]

@@FreddieDobbs You said it. I'm thinking of selling the bike and getting a canoe. ! The rain has been relentless. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@stevezahn8056]

Finally Freddie, a Sunday morning where the weather is worse by you than by me. I had to laugh Freddie, you rode up a mountain wearing rain jacket with Bermuda shorts and flip flops hell ya I bet you were cold. This video proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that Monica is one very smart woman.

[@FreddieDobbs]

It was a very thick decision by me to decide to wear beach gear up a volcano! This is what happens when I’m left alone😆

[@TheNorthernClassicRider]

Defo need a Himalayan there Freddie 🤔👍

[@crankybear1236]

First!!! You're a brave man Freddy

[@FreddieDobbs]

Thank you Cranky Bear! Have a great day🙂

[@keithkench9432]

Ok freddie, how did you get those shots from above the bike whilst riding ? brilliant.

[@FreddieDobbs]

The magic Insta360 X3. It’s so easy to use. I think I have a discount code at the bottom of the “Gear” page on FreddieDobbs.com .

[@keithkench9432]

@@FreddieDobbs Ah, so monica was'nt riding behind you on a penny farthing whilst filming then.😁

[@camperlustig68]

Good Morning Freddie and Monika

[@FreddieDobbs]

Morning Julian🙂☕️

[@chooiseah1377]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ianfutcher1518]

Perhaps the rear shocks are adjustable for preload and can be softened? Sorry not a fan of the 360 - too much distortion

[@simoncaddick9085]

Are you able to reduce the pre-load damping on that shock Freddie? ..And I know you like it, but I have to seriously challenge Yamaha's claim of a "central spine" making the N-Max (remember the V Max? .. 😆) not a step thru'. I'd sooo be on the hunt for a Trail Bike if I were you. (Your Bonnie only returns 47 m.p.g.? Darn, that's almost as bad as my Scooter.. Incidentally, my XL500R returned 70 m.p.g. - I miss my little Honda.)

[@701Adventures]

Flip flops, (thongs), shorts and now you've started riding without fastening up your helmet, it can only end in disaster! 😳

[@vivek_dahal]

I want this life

[@SteveSeadog]

It's not true exploration and adventuring unless there's a bit of discomfort involved! 😁 Great vid, Freddie.

[@FreddieDobbs]

This is true😆

[@volt8684]

That overhead footage is like u are there yourself. Could see the pain in that rear suspension. Shame u had to experience bigger scoot with 🤬🤬🤬🤬suspension. Channel getting better and better

[@NoPrivateProperty]

life is carbon based. green represents photosynthesis. true economic wealth is the abundance of lush rich greenery as seen in this video.

[@vivek_dahal]

How do you fund all your travels?

[@vicvondark]

Waiting for the review of the new Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650!!!

[@CornishMotorcycleDiaries]

If: 1. You had worn or packed proper protective clothing 2. Started at say 7:30 instead of 11:30 3. brought a battery bank for your phone, you might have made it all the way. But what do I know? I'm just an idiot whose wing mirror was only held on by luck on the A30 today and who nearly dropped his bike arriving at Exeter. so I probably need to take my own advice.

[@Sharklord56]

Hey you should drive a motorbike made out of Lego , also are you a dolphin ?

[@lensmann100]

Just wondering, what distance did you cover there and back?

[@FreddieDobbs]

170km. And it felt more like 400km!

[@lensmann100]

@@FreddieDobbs Ouch!! I think that's what's called "suffering for your art."

[@rrrr3666]

Hi! Can you review Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise!

[@leew3211]

Hi to you both. Been watching for a couple of years now but sorry to say not enjoying the Bali trip 😢. Get back to the canaries or maybe the Portuguese coast . Lee

[@margarethawinarto3931]

I thought he was going to climb mt. Agung.

[@mattg3588]

Freddie. Great videos. No motorcycle jacket ok…but thongs again mate, surely shoes of some kind to protect your feet and grip on the wet roads?

[@FreddieDobbs]

I probably should’ve worn trainers and trousers for this one!

[@maxturner3604]

Is the NMAX a 125 or 155?

[@mauriziobali8840]

Nmax 155cc

[@timcoffey5927]

Get yourself a vespa or a lambretta and add some jeopardy in your trip

[@FreddieDobbs]

These Japanese bikes are boring ugly reliable!

[@timcoffey5927]

@@FreddieDobbs sensible is probably for the best !

[@BikramSingh-eo7pf]

Use an X MaX next time😂

[@FreddieDobbs]

I would LOVE to try an Xmax Bikram!😃 But they’re about twice the price of other bikes to rent (although I do see why)

[@mauriziobali8840]

​@@FreddieDobbs hey Freddie the hire price may do with price to buy Nmax $3300 the Xmax $6500

[@mikewalker8655]

Flip flops riding in the rain with gravelly roads #notwise

[@FreddieDobbs]

True

[@taswr]

Hey Fred, your videos are great , and don’t get me wrong….. bloody betting boring thou….. go and do something that’s gets you out of your comfort zone…. Hire a dirt bike and go get bogged for 6 hours….. go jump out of a plane or to diving with sharks….??!! You visit great places but do boring stuff……. You seemed worried if you haven’t packed the right jacket 🤦🏼‍♂️ or maybe it might rain… Omg, do something exciting please …… just sayin…. 🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱

[@FreddieDobbs]

It’s very good to hear all points of view so thank you sir🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@ujettall9634]

Awesome video, Freddie! Great to watch while relaxing. Can I know what raincoat you are using and what’s your review on it?? Much appreciated. God bless you.