Billygoats Bluff Track

We tackled the Billygoat Bluff Track near Dargo, Victoria, the other week. Last time I did it, my camera went flat and all I had was rear facing footage.... well, this time I recorded the whole thing.
If youre thinking of taking this track on with an adventure bike, here's your homework.
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[@JonibarTeam]

What a couple of days! Thank you for bringing me along. It was a blast. But next time I'll load the bike with less gear 😀... You are right I was catching my breath and making sure i was setup for the best start! Anyway, very keen to do it again and go for the clean run!

[@AusMoto]

Hahaha we all do love a good 💩 stir 😂! Excellent job guys, track looked very chewed up!

[@bastientreptel5615]

Epic effort, I've been up a few times on the enduro bike, been down it on the 890 but assumed wasn't possible going up on the big 890. I stand corrected!!! Epic effort.

[@michaelcooper2514]

Johny says it all in those few sentences Nerb1! Like all masters, you make it look so easy.

[@TheHornetRider1]

The AT is hungry for it!

[@AusMoto]

As is my WR! 😂

[@OnThrottle]

You know it’s really steep when action camera footage makes it look steep 😳

[@BikerBits]

Holy Crap! That was awesome 👍 I was getting nervous just watching 🤣 Cheers... Mark

[@vontrueso9856]

My god... I'm exhausted!!

[@brentbat]

OMG... I am literally exhausted watching this.... I felt like I was with you riding every climb.... Well done Nerb.

[@wayde4192]

Excellent as usual. Tough going !

[@stevearnol9961]

Yep it’s a tough one, done it last year on the DR650 and it is one track I want to complete in one go. 👍

[@billcotton1551]

Damn ,that is steep! You never fail to amaze Nerb!

[@peterdawson7775]

That was awesome! Well ridden .👍

[@nextstopadv]

Well done mate. Big effort cleaning Billy Goats on the big bike.

[@HardPackedADV]

Good ride, I would have kissed the ground quite a few times.

[@nunores]

Very cool track ! Great run on the T7 Nerb, loved it

[@paulvanhout9695]

Quite the challenging climb - impressive “adventure” riding!

[@bluesky2680]

The videos never do justice on how steep a track is. Based on this video, I reckon this is beyond my capabilities. Great footage Nerb. Thanks mate

[@wobblysauce]

You are not against the clock, start early, and just tractor up the hill.

[@Wayne-Kerr_Rudy-Zarzoff]

@@wobblysauce that's incorrect Mr Sauce, every ride one must go for a PB

[@wobblysauce]

@@Wayne-Kerr_Rudy-Zarzoff Then you want to make continual improvements so the PB always comes down on future runs.

[@Wayne-Kerr_Rudy-Zarzoff]

@@wobblysauce couldn't agree more saucey

[@JustTex]

Pretty awesome sir. Cheers 4 sharing.

[@alainmaurice1271]

You are a really good rider. Thanks for your video

[@stevemason7790]

Gnarly stuff indeed.Had to laugh hearing you huffing and puffing,and you're a young bloke.Have just bought myself a little XT250 to get better off road,hoping to learn some skills to use on my CB500X,being a total newbie to the dirt stuff.Had my first serious ride on Wednesday around Latrobe State Forest with 4 mates from my club,VJMC.It took 3 hours to do 70 k's,and boy was I worn out,lots of huffing and puffing from this 70 year old, have had some serious health issues last few years so trying to do stuff while I still can.Bet you're glad you took the easier option from the top rather than turn around.As always,great vid mate,cheers

[@paultheboxer]

That’s nuts mate, nice 👍

[@FULLPELTAdventures]

What a great video nerb. You sure can ride that T7.

[@alphonsvanmaanen]

You make it look easy, kudos! Have driven down in 4WD but don’t have the legs and arms anymore to tackle it on the bike… Hate old age!

[@dropbear9526]

I've done it on an RMX250, a KTM 200, and a Beta 450. I have a 701 ATM but haven't ridden it much. It was a really fun climb on the mighty KTM 200. I just rang it's neck all the way up, that's when I was fit, I'd need a rest along the way these days.

[@dirtventures9310]

I think Johnny put that really well Nerb. Went up there a couple of weeks ago and it was intens. Well done mate! Hope to see you at ORR

[@rodertera]

Was impressive when you did this on the KTM. Looks even really chopped up this time around - just as impressive!

[@stephenchampion2439]

That was superb Brendon. I was there 2 days after and only made it halfway. But it was the most exhilarating ride I've ever attempted. Now I know what it's like I'll be better prepared. 10/10 on the vid mate. I was really looking forward to seeing that 🙂

[@wobblysauce]

Classic less is more

[@Anath525]

Legend.

[@pjsmotoadventures]

Brilliant Nerb your correct billy goats is no joke, heading up to do it in a few weeks so it was good to get a recent look at it 👍😎

[@Nerb1]

When do you go PJ? I'll be interested to hear how it goes.

[@pjsmotoadventures]

@@Nerb1 hi Nerb I’m going on another high country tour with Rodney from Mile Munchin adventures as he’s short on rides for this tour and I believe billy goats is part of his tour 🤞, I’ll let you know how it goes

[@NotShookADV]

You really made that look too easy, great ride. The track is getting more chopped by the day, it looked a lot worse than even when I rode it a couple of weeks before!

[@roclinmotomedia]

A few puckering moments there..😁

[@dynamadnessadventures205]

Great video. Did billy goats over 20 years ago and your right it’s fucking hard only did it the once that was enough for me lol 😂. Ride safe

[@DaveRobbo1000]

mate awesome riding. I haven't done this track, but judging by the footage it's steeper than anything I have ridden. Unless you have been up in these hills, it's hard to tell how steep these tracks are, and how technical. Ass-puckering stuff.

[@RidingOnEggshells]

You're both better than I am, that much is clear!

[@gregsaunders9472]

Just imagine doing it in 70s I did and didn’t come off 😊 Bikes back then had no suspension compared to today It looks a whole lot less loose stuff now

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

That’s right. Nerb is a super hero skilled rider. Us “normal” people should not kid ourselves that buying a T7 will allow us to achieve such fetes of manliness.

[@ManBikeSwag]

I made it to the 9:44 mark before I chickened out. Will go back and try again on my new ktm690 one day soonish. It's funny usually the cameras flatten out the hills, but not in the high country!

[@brettgrabham2148]

Great video mate as a fellow T7 rider it would be a dream to one day conquer Billygoats on it, do you stiffen your steering damper up for a ride like that?

[@Nerb1]

No, I didnt Brett. Im lazy so I rarely adjust it, and if I do, I usually forget to change it back.

[@christinegreen7120]

Commendable effort by all of you. Thanks for the ride. BTW, if you occasionally hold the camera horizontally looking out from the track (taking in some of the nearby trees) would it give a better idea of the gradient? What is the gradient of the steeper parts of the climb? Cheers Simon

[@Nerb1]

Im not sure what the actual gradient is, but there is several vertical step-ups. Watching this back myself, it is hard to spot them, but a few times i just cracked the throttle and hit them and the 21" just rolls up them provided you carry a bit of speed.

[@toby7504]

I think l have seen you on worse 🤔.. Absolutly a nice one

[@smittyk7810]

Going back seems harder than getting there.

[@DirtyWeekendsAway]

Sydney guys can't do it? U wot mate?! I'll prove you wrong next time I'm back there 🤣

[@wobblysauce]

So can’t do it and going to be filming?

[@DirtyWeekendsAway]

@@wobblysauce you got it 🌝

[@wobblysauce]

Cant wait :P

[@Nerb1]

Haha... You can do it! It was a particular sydney group i was referring to. I'll show you their comments when i see you at open roads ;)

[@DirtyWeekendsAway]

@@Nerb1 sadly can't come to this one, going through home renovations. I want to get back down to Vic sometime this year, loved the small sample of high country that I had down there

[@stevehicks616]

I bet that it’s a booger after a rain, we’ll done

[@Nerb1]

I would not try it in the rain. I was very reliant on getting grip on those rocks... if they were slippery...... then trailbike country only I think

[@MusicalMemeology]

It’s says the Instagram link doesn’t exist. What tyres are you guys running?

[@themotorguy]

Are you rockin Stegz Pegz mate?

[@Nerb1]

No.

[@themotorguy]

@@Nerb1 good job hanging on. That looks epic. Appreciate the words of wisdom, not for the faint hearted 😵‍💫

[@yorkchris10]

The side shot of you made it look like there was too much compression in the suspension - not tracking optimally ....

[@Wayne-Kerr_Rudy-Zarzoff]

🐐 🛵

[@benjohnson7170]

Couldn't watch it all. Way beyond me.... Kudo's to those who can.