Brindabella Adventure

[@jaceleonhardt2731]

Awesome video ! Really enjoyed it. Picked up a new Rally a few day ago and cant wait to get out and explore. After some research and watching your videos I was sold on it. Was lucky enough to find a new one about 2 hours away. Thanks again for your videos and keep[ them coming.😃👍

[@ShonkyProductions]

Great work Jace. Enjoy your new bike and I will keep the videos coming.

[@stevenperry4632]

Awesome ride I will definitely have a look around once the temperatures rise above 20c Im over the cold already

[@robpinter5431]

Great riding, many thanks as I have lived in the south CBR regon for 40+ years and have not done much exploring of the brindies, more of the snowy region.

[@ShonkyProductions]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@heithmccrackentv]

Hey mate! Love the long video adventure. I know social media is usually about keeping attention and videos short, but I live on this.

[@ShonkyProductions]

Hi, thanks for the comment. Good to hear that the longer content is appreciated. I'll try to do more longer videos in the future. I'm getting ready for the Simpson Desert trip and those will be shorter sorry as I'll be trying to make them on the go.

[@TommyNitro]

I was introduced to your channel thanks to MADTv. I really enjoy the adv content with a smaller bike. I'm not a particularly small guy myself, but I'm a fan of the lighter adv bikes. Hoping to use a honda xr650l as one.

[@ShonkyProductions]

Hi Tommy, thanks for your comment, Dave from MADtv is a mate and produces great videos. The XR650L could be set-up into a great light ADV bike, ket me know how it goes.

[@150_ADVenture]

Hey mate that's my old stomping ground, it was good to see the old tracks again, the final drop in used to be quite nearly. Looks like they've graded it into a dual lane highway. Thanks for the vid.

[@150_ADVenture]

Two sticks road actually and Picadilly circus

[@ShonkyProductions]

Thanks for the comment, it's a great area and I'm looking forward to going back there soon.

[@tweetdezweet]

Thanks for sharing your awesome weekend! Have to say that seeing the kind of profile on Dave's tires... hats off, I would be sliding and crashing all the way through those clay sections!!

[@ShonkyProductions]

Thanks for watching. I'm not sure how Dave does it either 🤔

[@Fr33KFC]

Awesome trip and even better riding. I wish we had these kind of backroads here in Germany. Looks great. Please keep your videos coming really enjoying every one of them!

[@ShonkyProductions]

Hi Fr33KFC, Thanks for comment. I have more big rides planned this year and will definitely keep the videos coming, so stay tuned!

[@kiwiadventurer]

Yep... that's what its all about. Great watching out there doing it, the real deal. Cheers

[@ShonkyProductions]

Thanks Kiwi ADV, we on our way to the Simpson Desert. Just stopped in Cobar for lunch.

[@jethrowingnut13]

Great trip Sean, those trails look perfect for my T7, "in the Dry", might have to sus them out one day.

[@ShonkyProductions]

Hi Jethro, the tracks are perfect down there at the moment (in the dry). The T7 would be awesome.

[@pigeonpallz1733]

That looks fun !

[@ShonkyProductions]

It was a great ride.

[@chriss8620]

Nice vid as always :) Love seeing the local hills get some attention. Dave did a great job of that ride on the 990! I've dropped my GS on those tracks more than once. Those switch-backs can be a real pain on a big bike even in the dry.

[@ShonkyProductions]

Thanks Chris. I had previously ridden up Mt Coree on a Africa Twin, so I know how tricky it can be on those loose switch backs!

[@iananderson1422]

Great trip Sean. Love that you're showing what a capable little Bike the CRF 300 Rally is 👍 Dave handles that big KTM like a boss

[@ShonkyProductions]

Thanks Ian. When I was looking for CRF300 Rally info there wasn't much around showing it's full capability... I'm trying to fix that. and, yes... Dave does very well!

[@427walrus]

Nice save! Looks like a fun place to ride. Cheers from the USA. 👍

[@ShonkyProductions]

Hi 427, thanks. that slide did scare the heck out of me though. And, it is a great place to ride. Thanks for watching.

[@TheGrumpyGobbler]

Enjoyable video, thanks for sharing. I like your tube storage idea and great save!

[@ShonkyProductions]

Thanks GG, that was the best save I've ever done!

[@pigeonpallz1733]

26:50 . I live in the desert of California in the US and I have seen some big rabbits in my day but dam , themz huge !

[@ShonkyProductions]

Hahaha... They hurt when you run into them too!

[@marcusleestudios7612]

That wet clay looks pretty sketchy. Awesome adventure 😎

[@ShonkyProductions]

Yes it was. Thanks for your comments.

[@richardcripps318]

that looked like a wicked 3 days of riding,thanks for sharing, i hate those near miss where the front wheel has mind of it own and you get a massive hit of fear and adrenaline dump into to your body instantly and then it just fucks with your mind for rest of the day, all good fun...

[@ShonkyProductions]

You are so right about that hit of fear and adrenaline! Thanks for watching.

[@Matt.Bogosian]

Great video! I really enjoyed watching it.

[@ShonkyProductions]

Thanks Matt, we had a ball making it.

[@Brian-xplor278]

Thanks for the ride report Sean, and taking us along with you. Bravo to Dave, looks like you guys had a great time :)

[@ShonkyProductions]

Thanks Brian, Dave did so well on the big KTM990 and we did have a great time!

[@chops6302]

Excellent flick mate, keep ‘‘em coming 👍

[@ShonkyProductions]

Thanks Chops, I'm off on another overnight camping trip this weekend... so stay tuned.

[@dodgierogie68]

Awesome video sean

[@ShonkyProductions]

Glad you enjoyed

[@mildlyeclectic]

Good call not taking that side track on the last section heading up towards Two Sticks - once you drop into that gully the other side is a long steep clayey hill which could be a struggle to get up in the wet (particularly with bigger/loaded bikes).

[@ShonkyProductions]

Ahhh... Good to know. Thanks 👍

[@prawns]

Kudos to you for saving your front end slide - Ive always dropped my ttr250 when the front goes that bad in similar conditions lol

[@ShonkyProductions]

Thanks Daniel, I was very lucky to save that slide!

[@metalsadman]

great adventure ❤

[@ShonkyProductions]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@tonyrdr7207]

Was hanging out for this, very enjoyable video beautiful places will have to have a look. It just takes a little bit of rain to make an average track a real adventure. Just came back from the high country similar conditions with your last track with the clay mist etc so being banged up from some of the d tracks I decided to give it a rest and come back to SA for some sand therapy 😂. Wet clay is not my friend. What are you doing to poor Dave he always looks so tired lol

[@ShonkyProductions]

Hi Tony, your high country trip sounds great... I'll have to get down there soon. Dave is always tired because he's wrestling with the big KTM990 all day! Lol

[@theenduropest]

loved it mate, sick vid!

[@ShonkyProductions]

Thanks Gavin, I'm heading out this weekend to Nundle for an overnight camp. Stay tuned for that video next week.

[@bzrider29]

Great riding.

[@ShonkyProductions]

Thanks, it's and awesome area.

[@KJD1984]

Great vid mate, only 80 or kms from my place!

[@ShonkyProductions]

Hi Keith, you'll have to show me around any spots we missed next time I'm down there.

[@KJD1984]

@@ShonkyProductions I’ve not been there at all mate, just getting into the whole bike thing so I was excited there was such a cool place to explore so close by.

[@ShonkyProductions]

@@KJD1984 Well... You have a great area nearby to explore. I'll have to show you around!

[@KJD1984]

@@ShonkyProductions sounds good to me mate!

[@billcotton1551]

Nice save at 27:43! I can never get over the tracks you have available in Australia. Do you still have the plastic bash plate on your 300 Sean?

[@ShonkyProductions]

Yes, that was very close to a big crash. I have the Yamoto bash plate on my bike. I did a video on it earlier this year and actually gave one away.

[@wayneholler4556]

Hello mate . Love the adventures . What make is your screen extension ?

[@ShonkyProductions]

Hi Wayne, it's just a cheap ebay one. There is a link to it in my "Mods" video. The link is in the description.

[@wayneholler4556]

@@ShonkyProductions thanks mate … will go check it out

[@paydirt347]

Good vids. Dave needs some more room though. It's drive me nuts if you were tailgating me non stop. 1 more variable to keep in mind while trying to ride safely.

[@ShonkyProductions]

True, if we hadn't been riding together for so long, I wouldn't do it. But Dave knows that I'll be riding close to film him. We trust each other to stay to our dedicated sides.

[@mollygrubber]

Interesting to see the evolution of 990 Dave into Covid Dave

[@ShonkyProductions]

Haha... yes, he in an evolving beast.

[@outdoorpursuits2012]

@ 5.27 is that a fuel tank on the back.

[@ShonkyProductions]

Yes, good spotting. I have a 6L rear tank on the back. It was one designed to fit on the 250 Rally, so I had to custom make all the brackets to fit the 300 Rally as it has a different subframe.

[@1964mjc]

Some sketchy sections there . Wet clay - my nemesis!!!

[@ShonkyProductions]

Hi Michael, that red clay was so unpredictable. Even when it looked dry, it was slippery!

[@1964mjc]

@@ShonkyProductions what tyres did you run Sean (Shawn?)

[@ShonkyProductions]

@@1964mjc I'm trying some Maxxis tyres at the moment. A Desert front and an IT rear. So far so good.

[@gosfordmobilemechanic]

Hey mate. Great video. And nioce save on that red clay!! What GPS app are you using.?

[@ShonkyProductions]

Thanks. I'm using OSMand app.

[@davedakozman4966]

Thanks for sharing mate. Is that just Google maps offline you’re using? Cancel that. Just put my glasses on and had a proper look…

[@ShonkyProductions]

Hi Dave, It's OSMand app on a dedicated Ulefone X5.

[@kevinbrown9509]

Great ride Sean, great commentary and a bloody great save in the clay normally that would end badly. Looks like Some great riding down that way. Lucky Dave didn’t drown the 990. Did you go through the water with the CRF ?

[@ShonkyProductions]

Thanks Kevin, it took all I had to stay upright when the front end lost traction. Dave was very close to drowning the 990, luckily he killed the ignition just as it was going down so the motor stayed dry. Some water entered the exhaust... he was lucky. And, no... I didn't enter that water as up ahead the next creek crossing was too deep, so Dave had to come back.

[@paullatsas5217]

do you carry a fuel bladder around there?

[@ShonkyProductions]

No, but I do have an auxiliary rear tank.

[@jeffpadgett1675]

Hey man great vid! I will have to ride down in Australia one day! Also what front turn signals did you buy??

[@ShonkyProductions]

Hi Jeff, Thanks for your comments. Here in Australia, we get the LED turn signals as standard equipment.

[@MichaelShaw206]

Been waiting for a 300L Rally at the dealer. They had a few non-abs bikes, which quickly sold. How much is abs a factor for you? With supply line and demand issues, I'm contemplating a AJP PR7, which may be available soon from a local dealer. It seems like a larger Rally and might be a decent option - just a bit heavier, but a simple bike and reliability seems to be good with the new fueling unit.

[@ShonkyProductions]

HI Michael, I've disabled my ABS so it's not a factor for me at all. The AJP PR7 looks like a great bike too. It's just a pity that they don't have more dealers or bikes available.

[@bondibeast]

nice one

[@ShonkyProductions]

Thanks

[@Johnsmithabcde]

Do cops patrol this area? I have an enduro bike that isnt road registered

[@ShonkyProductions]

Yes, we spoke to both cops and National Parks Rangers while we were there.

[@Johnsmithabcde]

@@ShonkyProductions so is the minimum needed to ride in your video is registered bike and motorbike learners/licence?

[@ShonkyProductions]

@@Johnsmithabcde yeah, that's it. There are big fines for riding un-registered and un-.licensed.

[@Johnsmithabcde]

@@ShonkyProductions and once ypu have both rego and licence, are 4wd tracks what is considered off road legal?

[@ShonkyProductions]

@@Johnsmithabcde Yes, unless you come to a locked gate.

[@johnwayne7210]

Are you supposed to treat the bike after Covid Dave dropped his bike creek like that? I don't know! Bike sounds great. Are you happy with the tyres or change. Would you put Med-soft...or .... Med- hard knobbies or is that a problem for black top Travelling. 990 Dave his not going to loose Covid. Too many questions, but who's doing Simpson desert with you "mad" mate's, when?. Have you done it before if so why again?. You going to toss the Africa twin? What Gps you using? Good vlogs Cheers

[@ShonkyProductions]

Dave didn't have water in the intake, only the exhaust, so it's was good to just restart bike. I'm trialing Maxxis Dessert tyres and liking them so far. No date for Simpson yet, I've done it before but want to do it unsupported this time.

[@ShonkyProductions]

I sold the Africa Twin last year and am loving the CRF 300 Rally. I use OSMand app on a Ulefone Armour X5 for a GPS.

[@katymarrotte5113]

riding so close to Dave on dodging surfaces, not a good idea

[@ShonkyProductions]

I got to ride close to film his crashes!