BMW GS Safari Ends - The Long Journey Home

Join me as I return home to Perth by riding Solo across Australia thru the arid heart of the Outback after completing the 2021 BMW GS Safari Enduro. This journey covers 5,000km from East to West and should take 7-8 days.
Grab ya gear; Lets go!
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[@MavRikBMW]

Steve, you're one tough bloke! Enjoy viewing your ventures. After watching I hope you do have good luck of course and find the road open so you can get on to Perth. It's a cliffhanger for now mate. Looking forward to the next installment. Thanks for the tire (tyre) repair tips as I always learn something new everytime from you Steve! Awesome GS Safari Enduro video as well!

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi RP, the Road was 'technically' closed (I found out later) and created some interesting moments. Next vid out early next week. Glad you're picking up a few tips along the way.

[@astrobusa]

Nothing makes me click on a video faster that the Mongrel Dog Productions avatar. Thanks again Steve.... regards Bob

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi Bob, you’ll have to wait till early next week for the next one. Hopefully it will meet expectations. Watch this space.

[@radadventure2606]

Steve, I have watched this before, but it is worth watching again. There is so much to learn from your films. You should be sponsored by BMW!! Your trips are epic! 5000km to attend BMW Safari!! And back! I salute you!

[@mongreldogproductions]

Ah, schucks. Just another day at the Office lol. I am blessed. We live in a great country, I have the right bike and I have the time. Why wouldn’t you go for a ride! Glad you enjoyed the vid. Thanks for watching (it again).

[@alexclement7221]

WD-40 is primarily kerosene, which is a solvent. It's that last thing you want to be spraying on the cement for your patch!

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi Alex,, I knew it was a solvent of some sort. It didn’t seem to have a negative affect on the first patch I did way back on the first day of my return journey. That patch lasted the life of the tyre and must have covered about 3,000km. Maybe I was just lucky. I’ll take it on board and maybe make changes for the future. Thanks for watching.

[@gregbolitho9775]

Rippa Emus! Had to pull up heading to Horsham one Saturday morning with car parts. Had to slow down and stop for a cupla Emus. One stuck it head in the window. The owner was no where to be seen, but I caould here his voice "COME BACK HERE YOU *******" Roos are kool too! Had a m8 called Tom who had a 1200 beamer bike. Last I heard he'd move to NSW with his Girlfriend. Thanks m8, done well.

[@timneale7244]

Bunnings toowoomba! Shame we didnt catch up when you were here. Videos are excellent mate, keep them up

[@isnoo1]

I love rewatching your vids!!

[@jmsask]

It’s more enjoyable when your doing the planning and timeline to me 🍻

[@holgerlubotzki3469]

I can remember herding emus on my Norton 850 Commando back in 1981 up at Mooralana creek in the Flinders Ranges. I used to take that bike on the dirt everywhere up there and it is still in my shed.

[@mongreldogproductions]

Good times!

[@niahvail8506]

Love your videos Steve amazing mate I love the outback of Australia

[@mongreldogproductions]

Glad you like the Channel content. Thanks for watching.

[@beretgascon]

I did EXACTLY the same thing to the main blade of my Leatherman but I sent it back to them and they replaced it FOC. Good tool.

[@mongreldogproductions]

I never thought to do that…maybe I expected too much from a multi tool. I’ve still got the knife and used it several times since for difference applications. Thanks for watching.

[@zanewelensky6377]

Greetings from South Africa,.....Great to see the countryside through your bike adventure.......

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi ZW, glad you enjoyed the journey. Thanks for watching.

[@jaisabai4155]

Lucky guy Steve. I lived in the Uluru area for decades (pre bitumen) and never got so see water cascading down Uluru 😡. But it's not too late! This return journey is already proving to be more interesting that the actual Safari. 🍻

[@mongreldogproductions]

Usually, getting to and from the Safaris is where the real Adventure is at. Next upload early next week. 👍

[@johnzee691]

watching you and itchy boots. adventure cycling, motor that is😄. I like it.

[@JustTex]

oowww a cliffhanger ...i like it. I remember the video when you got stuck at the innamincka sign but i don't remember the burial hahaha. Cheers 4 sharing sir.

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi JT, I didn't publicise the burial in that earlier vid...I guess I was concerned some viewers would think i was losing the plot.

[@JustTex]

@@mongreldogproductions hahaha i think most outback riders would totally understand, the long days turn everyone a little loopy. Cheers

[@garywinkworth3380]

hey steve your videos are fantastic . You do some incredible miles or klms more like it. riding your bike to some of these rides in other states then completing the ride and going all the way back to WA. I wish i could have done this ive just turned 60 been riding since i was 16. have 4 bikes now. your one lucky bloke. Travel safe always

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi Gary. Glad you enjoy the Channel content. We are very lucky here in Oz…Adventure riding Utopia.

[@darrinslack1269]

Always amazes me watching these videos then reading old motorcycle magazines and seeing the trips people undertook on small cc scooters and stan mott with his go kart

[@Nerb1]

What a cliff hanger!!!

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hahaha...'wish me luck'! Famous last words. Should'nt you be at work instead of watching YT?

[@littlefarmer32]

Ha good times, I did my longest day ride through the Rocky Mountains in ALBERTA, CANADA. Back tire was quite warn, went flat. I had to put 2 plugs in 1 hole, 30 km further south and had to keep filling the tire. Dave at Anderwerks in CALGARY had a tire waiting for me, changed out, balanced, I was on my way home. Those guys are awesome for the adventure riders. Good times Offroad safe travels

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi littlefarmer32, without giving too much away, my tyre troubles have only just started. Watch this space.

[@Wlovewlove-]

I follow you from Palestine and I like your videos keep it up

[@gsd4me00]

You're a nail magnet, Steve.

[@mongreldogproductions]

Very helpful when I'm building something using timber

[@rockbiterhd]

Just plugging along, now it looks like you might have your work cut out👍🍻🍺

[@mongreldogproductions]

It gets 'interesting'...lets put it that way. Watch this space.

[@Warby1]

Great video. Your livin the dream. Like your rego plate "1HZ" (toyota fan here)

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hahaha. I’m not a Toyota fan (although I own a Hilux). The only HZ I remember was a 1980 Holden. Glad you like the vid.

[@Warby1]

@@mongreldogproductions the Toyota 1HZ engine is the 6 cylinder diesel in the landcruiser HZJ79, 105 etc. Love your vids.

[@caerleon9176]

I was visiting Oz and rode Syd to Perth via William Creek on what was then a new BMW GS. Was warned by the hire company not to take the road from Uluru to Norseman, so the long boring nulabor. I went thru William Creek via Maree. Great trip and adventure, those feckin emu's are suicidal!

[@Desertduleler_88]

Great trip, you obviously prepared to take the right gear. I can’t wait for the next video.

[@mongreldogproductions]

Watch this space. Glad you enjoyed the journey.

[@ManBikeSwag]

Always a good watch. Can't wait to see what the roads are like in the next episode.

[@mongreldogproductions]

You won’t have to wait long…

[@radadventure2606]

Great Video. Can't wait for the next part!

[@mongreldogproductions]

….not long to go now.

[@peterwrench4416]

Had to laugh about the radio, I’ve still got the Panasonic transistor radio I bought with my first pay back in 1977! Thank god for tubeless hey.

[@mongreldogproductions]

I still miss that radio. It was old technology but it could pick up the ABC signal in the middle of bum f*** nowhere. The new digital stuff cant do that. Thumbs up for tubeless tyres. Thanks for watching.

[@jonwelderbeast.438]

You can't beat a good old map fella!!! Get some tyre foam also, great stuff!!!

[@mongreldogproductions]

I was tryin' to stay off the main roads....it backfired on me. I have tyre pressure monitors on the inside of the tyres (standard equipment for the newer BMW's)....I'm not sure if the tyre foam or slime would mess with that. Thanks for watching.

[@brianharradine8130]

Absolute legend mate, enjoy following your journeys on your GSA

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi BH, next one out early next week i reckon. Watch this space.

[@jf7243]

You're one serious nutjob doing the crazy trips you do! Love your work, videos and sense of adventure!

[@mongreldogproductions]

Guilty as charged. Glad you like the Channel. Thanks for watching.

[@stephenspreckley8219]

Great stuff mate! I hope itchy boots can team up here in Aus one day.

[@mongreldogproductions]

Maybe we could do a collaboration.

[@frebuton2016]

What a cliffhanger you finished this video with! Loved every minute of this. Thank you for sharing!

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi F b, next one out early next week. Watch this space.

[@michow.buecher7290]

Epic trips you're doing down under. I love the remoteness of the country you're travelling across. Cheers and greetings from the city your GS was assembled!

[@mongreldogproductions]

I wonder if they had Australia in mind when they designed the GS. Perfect bike for Outback touring. Thanks for watching.

[@w0qnx598]

NIce ride! And camp a bit, you'll enjoy it they said.

[@rolandwaters107]

Your videos are great ! Left us hanging for the next installment!!

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi Roland, be patient Grasshopper….early next week. 👍

[@rolandwaters107]

@@mongreldogproductions thanks for the reply, you’ve inspired me to kit up the vstrom and explore !

[@mongreldogproductions]

@@rolandwaters107 hahaha….grab ya gear; you know the rest!

[@thepracticalman5905]

This is epic stuff...would like to hear more about your bike set up and other travel tips. Great stuff

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi BP, glad you like the vid(s)...watch this space.

[@alistairmacphail5778]

thanks for sharing . Really enjoy watching your vids (after the tas safari i found the docker river section the most sketchy on my way home to WA so look forward to your next vid )

[@mongreldogproductions]

The crossing at Docker River is now sealed....there was water on the crossing this time and there was a lot of debris. The sandy sections were wet so not as complicated to cross this time. Watch this space...next vid out early next week.

[@GuysGarage]

Loving the journey so far mate!

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Loving this series. Looking forward to the next (last?) episode.

[@mongreldogproductions]

The next episode won’t be the last….Shhh.

[@RozalynVeersma]

OMG Cliff hanger! 😱😂 That’s the exact same route I was going to leave Uluru to Docker River & GCR home. It rained the day & night before and my m8 at the Camel Farm said it was horror and don’t do it! They said a m8 came through that night and it took him 9 hours slipping and sliding in the mud in a 4x4! 😱 So I headed back to Alice to go the Tanami. So I’m dying to see this section of road you’re about to take as I never got to experience it! 🤞😂🍀

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi Roz, Watch this space...early next week i reckon. Enjoy the PAR Xmas do. Give my regards to all.

[@sautoter411]

Great vid steve

[@jimgold9729]

Great videos. Keep ‘em coming and safe travels

[@berniebgf]

Good Luck!

[@dynamadnessadventures205]

Awesome video buddy ride safe

[@badoldbiker368]

Excellent video Steve, got to love the tubeless tyres, I put a small piece of pipe about 10mm diameter through a rear tyre, it cut a perfect hole like a wad punch, couldn't seal the damn thing and had no spare or tube. The plugs just wouldn't hold, luckily I was on the way home and only about 50k's out so managed to get a mate to pick me up with a trailer, now I carry heavy duty tubes just in case, plug it and then put the tube in is my plan but thankfully never had to do that yet. Shame about having to backtrack in the beginning, those tracks looked awesome. You are definitely the cross country legend mate. Stay safe.

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi B O B, I also carry tubes as a last resort. Had to use one years ago when i couldn't seal the bead. I also carry sidewall patches...super thick rubber designed to repair the sidewall if torn. Never had to use them (yet). Thanks for watching.

[@badoldbiker368]

@@mongreldogproductions I will be on the look out for sidewall patches, never seen them before, do you need to completely remoive the tyre to repair or do they go on the outside?

[@mongreldogproductions]

@@badoldbiker368 Made by Rema Tip Top...gotta go on the inside so tyre off the rim for that. Last resort...and pray it never happens. Because of where i go i pack them 'just in case'. An example here; www.ebay.com.au/itm/142832519810

[@badoldbiker368]

@@mongreldogproductions Thanks Steve.

[@knuckles-3386]

Always carry a spare tube and some talcum powder it keeps the tube from pinching

[@duncanm6589]

Another excellent video Steve. Loved watching you pass through some of the places and roads I have been to/on in the past.

[@alansavage3549]

Nice ride out 👍

[@mountainconstructions]

Awesome Series mate

[@grahamglencorse307]

Gday Steve, another 5 Star adventure mate. You’d be giving Len Beadell a run for the number of outback trips completed. Ride safe mate 🇦🇺

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi GG, we have a lot to thank Len for...Adv Riders travel a lotta roads and tracks that he bulldozed for us. I think he lacked a bit of judgement when he called them 'Highways' (ie, Gunbarrel, Gary, Heather etc) but he certainly opened up the Outback. Thanks for the 5 Stars. Watch this space!

[@thejackofalltravels8267]

If you can get them a name brand tire plug is safety seal. The original and still the best. It will be fun they said. Thanks for sharing

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi T J o a t, looks very similar to what i currently use. I've always had good success with them. Thanks for watching.

[@knuckles-3386]

I rode a bmw all over n.America in the 70.s i learned to have a long mud flap on the front fender that almost hit the road this would flip any nails out of the way I had very few flat tires after doing this

[@ogdog123]

We missed seeing William Creek?? Jeez, I’ve done O-track solo, thought it was tough. You don’t blink doing these tracks. Love the vids, well done 👍

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hahaha…have you been to William Creek. You haven’t missed a thing! I stayed there overnight and there was only one other couple there (too late in the season). The Hotel wasn’t even going to open their kitchen to feed us. I nearly starved! The big bike handles the conditions pretty well. Glad you like the vids.

[@GringoLoco]

Excellent video! Not many riders would have the confidence, nor the know-how, to ride solo across the middle of Oz like that! interesting too you found one road has been sealed in the three year interim. BTW I dont think youre crazy burying your radio, it deserved the honour. However burying it where you did and marking it with a cross invited curious passers-by (grave robbers?) to unearth it. I often buried coins beside the road in my travels and marked their position with a GPS, often in quite isolated sections of road. You never know, they might lay there undisturbed for centuries before giving someone a bit of joy.

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi Gringo Loco. Maybe you’re right about the grave robbers. They must have been scratching their heads when they unearthed it. More and more Outback roads are being sealed. Pity…but it is still possible to travel for days on end and never see the black top in some parts of Oz. Glad you like the vid.

[@katojimmybling]

Yes enjoy your vids mate well worth watching crasshopper lol

[@marktaylor1777]

Bloody awesome....

[@paulapaula551]

Nice journey

[@billcotton1551]

I think plugging the tire beats changing it any day. Love this series.

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi Bill, keep watching….every tyre has its life span lol.

[@k.whiking4372]

Looking forward to part 2

[@mongreldogproductions]

You wont have to wait long...watch this space!

[@robpinter5431]

Good old shot strings, been using them for years, almost impossible to remove from a old tyre, which gives them confidence that they just won't fall out.

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi Rob, I’ve always had a lot of confidence (and success) with them. The repair will usually last the life of the tyre.

[@brontarlabta.k.a.briantayl3484]

Once again a great video displaying the highs and lows of adventure riding. Although I’m left wondering if GSA rims are magnetic, or may karma payback for chasing 50% of our coat of arms around the countryside...hmmmm

[@mongreldogproductions]

No Emus were harmed in the making of this Production. I promise. I've never tried chasing the other 50% of our C o A. They would be too quick for me I think.

[@kiwizz2177]

Respect man. Wauw what a great trip ! Would have been great to have a mate riding with you , if it was only for safety reasons. Good luck on the upcoming section ! Don’t say the lady didn’t warn you ;-))

[@mongreldogproductions]

Watch this space….

[@zarb88]

Go west young man go west. And when you catch the setting sun you will know your work is done.

[@georgeangelos5980]

You're the king of long distance in Oz! Love watching your vids🤙

[@wallywad64]

There is fuel at Copley, and possibly at Leigh Creek.

[@mongreldogproductions]

Wrong direction...

[@juliandlamb]

I’ve never heard of using glue with tyre plugs, certainly not for 4wds, can’t image bike tyre would be much different, thinner perhaps. Can’t wait for the next leg!

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi JL, glue comes in the kit…it is probably not necasaary but I’ve always had great success with these types of plugs. Have a look at this link by way of example. Thanks for watching. www.familyhandyman.com/project/plug-leaky-tire/

[@jackbarrie6007]

Glue has been U S E D !!!!! Since tyre plugs were invented 🤭🤫🤔🇦🇺

[@juliandlamb]

@@jackbarrie6007 I've plugged many a 4wd and sedan tyre (thanks to builders of Sydney especially), bought replacement plugs and kits, and recently even for my MTB, haven't seen it or needed it.

[@mountainconstructions]

I just noticed they other day There are these threaded inserts for punchers like yours ... Not sure how well they work

[@oleksandrkozyr2434]

Cool ride

[@jmsask]

Biting my nails in anticipation 🍻

[@1life2liveADV]

Hi Steve, absolutely love your videos. Do you record your trip and save as a GPX file that you could share for this trip. Safe riding.

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi RR, no, I dont record the trip. I'm not that tech savvy anyway and wouldn't know how to crate a GPX file. Glad you like the vid(s).

[@Ramjet257]

I cannot believe your (bad) luck for getting flats. After many crossings I have learned to take warnings from check-points with a grain of salt, having been told of "hundreds of 'roos on the road, and even trucks turning back because of them", only to have ventured on and not seen a single one ! Caution exercised for sure, but also wondering if those people are not spotters for nearby accommodation.

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi John, my km Vs puncture ratio is not that bad. This journey from start to finish was 14,000 and i was on my fourth rear tyre before the end (they wear quickly on these big, heavy Adv bikes). From memory i had a total of 5 punctures and the casing on one tyre started splitting toward the end (keep watching for that). I dont wanna come back reincarnated as a tyre....they put up with a lot of punishment in these conditions. Thanks for watching.

[@tomnewell5529]

G'day mate another awesome video Throw nail into the bush for the next bloke who goes emu herding 😀 As always thanks mate 👍

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi Tom, Yeah, I get it hahaha. What was i gunna do...keep it as a souvenir! I was actually mindful of where i chucked it. It landed near the base of a tree. I will just make sure i avoid that tree next time. Glad you like the vid.

[@tomnewell5529]

@@mongreldogproductions 😀That's it mate it's funny how the rear tyre seems to get the nail Seems like the front tyre tumbles it just right for the rear tyre. You cover the miles mate 👍

[@mongreldogproductions]

@@tomnewell5529 You're right...the front tyre will usually 'stand it up' and the rear will cop it. I didn't retire from work to watch daytime TV. I've got the bike, I've got the time, so much to do!

[@Kurtis11266]

Mate I absolutely love this little series you got going, around what time did you actually do the trip? Grab ya gear, lets go

[@mongreldogproductions]

The Safari was 24-30 Oct. I returned to Perth on 7 Nov. Glad you like the vid(s). Thanks for watching.

[@raywilliamson5935]

Steve, I have seen air's rock,in the rain it was back in November 2010.That was my once in a lifetime experience. Your radio that died, is it the one you were listening to at mount Dare in 2018 ?

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi Ray, Mt Dare? Yeah, it would have been. I still miss it each night when i'm alone in the bush lol. RIP Lil Sanyo. 2010 was a wet year for the Outback. Lake Eyre had water in it for the first time in 40 years. I remember Cooper Creek was flooded where it crossed the Birdsville Track.

[@raywilliamson5935]

@@mongreldogproductions Yes, I crossed Coopers Creek on the Birdsville track, paying a toll for the ferry crossing, July 2011.

[@mongreldogproductions]

@@raywilliamson5935 I may have my years mixed up...maybe it was 2011. Watch this space for next vid...probably in the next day or two.

[@bentleypoulsonhayes6882]

Come areyonga through kings canyon mate

[@wayneschenk5512]

Epic.

[@justgjt]

Cracking vid Steve. Are you running both paper and device maps ? Ever done a vid on the kit you carry and using during a trip like this ?

[@mongreldogproductions]

Yeah, I always have paper maps as a back up in case the technology fails. Being ex army, it’s all about anticipation and confirmation when it comes to Navigation. I try and avoid vids on what I do or carry because I don’t wanna make vids that are ‘all about me’ although they are all about me lol. There are enough guys on KZbin who are too willing to give their insight on what they carry and how they prepare. I guess I’m concerned about turning viewers off my Channel. I have started to share a bit of knowledge to young Grasshoppers (as you would have noticed) but that’s only because I know there is a bit of experience lacking with some Adventure Riders. Thanks for your continued support, watch this space.

[@Steve-yu6pq]

I’ve ridden from California to Argentina but doing this is top on my bucket list! I have the same helmet cam, how do you have it set up? I have a rode mic to the adaptor thing but it sounds horrible…

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi Steve, I'm no expert. Its a cheap mic fitted with a small piece of dead cat to reduce wind noise. It is placed just inside the helmet at mouth level to the front. I have to play around a lot during Post Production to adjust volumes...PITA. The Camera is fitted with an adapter. I dont invest heavily with expensive gear cause it gets knocked around a lot. Thanks for watching. www.dicksmith.com.au/da/buy/camzilla-cynova-dji-osmo-action-dual-35mmusb-c-adapter-djiosmoact-adapter/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA5OuNBhCRARIsACgaiqXca_vsaMvsQjFGim2DWVc4rsoHEknRUepe9P6p8bYY-pci1oG0kAQaAma_EALw_wcB

[@fixitdude74]

i saw you when you came through marla

[@mongreldogproductions]

I think i stopped there long enough to get a cup of coffee, refuel and then head for Uluru (Yulara) via Giles Mulga Road. That road was a bit damp in places but nothing compared to what was a head of me.

[@fixitdude74]

@@mongreldogproductions yeah we had 30mm rain here just a few days before, but they had much more out on apy lands

[@jimsnider3971]

Curious how many tire plugs you think you can get away with on a trip like this, before you have to use the spare tire you're carrying? Love following your trip and hope you don't run into too much trouble with the roads!!

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi Jim, ‘how many plugs’? You need to keep watching and your question will be answered lol. Glad you’re enjoying the journey. Watch this space.

[@MrJohnnybe123]

I can’t believe you do that amount of kilometres..

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi JM, I’ve got the bike, I’ve got the time…a great way to spend Retirement IMO. Thanks for watching.

[@mikescott9213]

What an awesome ride. How many miles can you get on a tank of fuel?

[@mongreldogproductions]

It’s a 30 litre (8 US Gal) tank fitted to this bike, a R1200 GSA. On the open road as long as you sit on under 100 mph (60mph) you should get about 600 km to a tank (370 miles). I need every bit of fuel out here in Oz. Fuel stops can be few and far between. Thanks for watching.

[@mikescott9213]

Thanks for the reply. Makes me want to go buy a GS. What year is yours?

[@mongreldogproductions]

@@mikescott9213 2016. 95,000km on the clock now. Perfect bike for Outback touring (imo).

[@carlmalloy1293]

Hi Steve I've been watching your channel for a while now and have a question about the bike you ride. I'm looking at purchasing a GS and was wondering with the distance you travel would you recommend a GS adventure or the standard GS mainly for fuel between stops. Thanks Carl

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi Carl, I do enjoy riding the GSA. The perfect bike (IMO) for Outback travel. I leaned toward the GSA for the added fuel range but nobody says you have to ’fill ’er up’ every time. On some rides, in certain conditions, I will only fill up with enough fuel to get me to the next stop. Every litre of fuel is an extra kg of weight. When doing some of the Safari’s the conditions can get a bit snotty. If I only need a range of 250km then I’ll only fill up with enough fuel to get me there (plus a bit more to allow for contingencies). I think the GSA has slightly more suspension travel (but don’t quote me). Good luck either way you go. Thanks for watching.

[@GeorgeVass7172]

Hi Steve, can I ask how many kms do you get on average out of tank. Looking at buying latest 1250.. Regards George Vass

[@mongreldogproductions]

Too many variables. Mine is a GSA (30 litre tank). If I have to be mindful of fuel consumption and loaded in good conditions (good high speed gravel) I average around 5.6 litres/ 100 km (around 500km to a tank). If I am wanting to get somewhere in a hurry (110-120kph) then I would work on about 450 to a tank. If you ride the bike conservatively you could probably get 600km out of a tank in good conditions….and don’t get me started about head winds. 😀

[@GeorgeVass7172]

@@mongreldogproductions thank you very much.. When is your next video. I am having withdrawal symptoms .. Love your vids.. There inspiring

[@mongreldogproductions]

@@GeorgeVass7172 Hi George, next video??? Not sure. I am planning on going down south with a small group in Feb...I will probably produce something after that. Watch this space.

[@richardorchard3364]

Hey Steve,do you think Itchyboots would like our outback roads?

[@mongreldogproductions]

I'm not sure...long distances with not much inbetween. It would make it hard to find anything to report on each day. You might have to ask her for an opinion.

[@yorkchris10]

I've never tried mustering with a motorcycle.

[@mongreldogproductions]

Here in Oz motorbikes are used all the time to muster. Usually sheep but I thought I’d try something a little different.

[@yorkchris10]

@@mongreldogproductions I rode in a foreign motorcycle club once. We ran around and didn't fly. That's probably the most cultural thing I've done with a bike.

[@aussiedrifter]

G'day Steve, Mate what's the go with the permits etc, do they charge or is there a waiting period etc? We will be doing a fair bit of outback travel & I dont have a clue about this stuff. Any help would be appreciated mate, Steve.

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi AD, most Permits are free, available online, are processed quickly (some are done in minutes) and not complicated. Some Permits are not being issued at the moment if they jeopardise some Communities, ie, Canning Stock route etc. if you look at a map of Oz (Hema) and see light brown areas that means it’s Native Title Land. Most roads and tracks thru there may require a Permit. Most roads and tracks that require permits will say ‘permit required’. Do a google search on ‘Permits for Outback Way’ and see what comes up. This is just one example. It’s quite simple. Good luck. www.outbackway.org.au/plan-your-trip/permits/

[@rockmanADV]

Heck yeah. WD-40 makes a great cologne too!! Makes the ladies WILD!! 😂😂

[@mongreldogproductions]

I’ll keep that in mind. I’m probably gunna get some strange looks from the blokes I travel with when I spray it behind my ears though.

[@jmsask]

3rd time 🍻

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi Joe M, glad you’re enjoying the content…third time around. 👍😀

[@WTF007008]

Gooby bit....... :)

[@wheelieking333]

WOULD LOVE TO DO A TRI[P LIKE THIS BUT I'D NEED TO WIN THE LOTTERY

[@mongreldogproductions]

Keep working, set yourself a goal, then keep working some more until you reach it. Thanks for watching.

[@in2ADV]

Actually don't want this to end... :-)

[@mongreldogproductions]

It still has some time to run...watch this space!

[@solarfunction1847]

I guess you would never come across border police checking covid status & showing your reason for crossing borders? You should put up a list of must have items that you take with you on your trek's so that you keep yourself from getting stuck out in the middle of nowhere. I would love to travel over to Sydney from Perth across country but I wouldn't know where to start.

[@analyser32]

Papers please.

[@kennethholland1502]

Not so happy with you chasing and scaring the emus.

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi Kenneth, rest assured, no Emus we’re harmed in the Production of this video. Sorry if I’ve offended. Thanks for watching.

[@woodly1069]

From what we see on the news here in the states I thought there would be no way you could travel cross country these days. Glad to see you out enjoying your beautiful country even with the dictatorship that's currently happening

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi TW, all the stars lined up for me. But no sooner had I returned home we started to get a spike in Covid cases in some States and internal borders were being snapped shut. If I tried the journey today (mid Dec) I wouldn’t get far at all. Thanks for watching.

[@mountainconstructions]

What's the point of s 40ft sign if they don't change it, Bahahahaha

[@mongreldogproductions]

I would have thought in this day and age that the signs could be changed remotely. In this case, it worked to my advantage. The road was technically closed (I found out later). Watch this space!

[@mountainconstructions]

@@mongreldogproductions I'm hearing you loud and clear.... No Distortion

[@tomkitchen2764]

The moral of the story is, don't chase emus.

[@mongreldogproductions]

I knew there was a moral in there somewhere...

[@tomkitchen2764]

Hahaaa. Great vids thanks, and i like it that you're not one of these young whipper snappers, so i can identify with you much better.@@mongreldogproductions

[@ChrisSmith_bike]

I object to the government trying to run our lives so I will obey the law but no more. The lady at the Uluru NP entrance has no authority to ask about, let alone see, permits and the G2G pass. I went through there in September and flatly refused to say anything other than I was not going into the park. She said she would call the police and I offered to do it for her. She eventually admitted she had no authority to stop me and I proceeded. The boarder was a bit of an anti-climax and the copper I spoke to at the Warburton roadhouse was not interested even though I am a Victorian. For the record I had current permits and G2G pass.

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi Chris, I'll tow the line and comply where I can. Obtaining the Permits (to travel GCR) is no inconvenience and are free to obtain on line. The fact that i had them means i had trouble free access to the Park and avoided any confrontation. It would be an interesting test case to see if you could be Charged with Trespass without the Permits. I went thru the APY lands once without a Permit and was let off with a 'warning' by the Coppers there. I wont be going back to the APY Lands for fear of pushing my luck. Video of that trip is here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJC9pomDm5mLZ68 The vid created a lot of discussion about 'stuff'. Ho, Ho, Ho!

[@Kal-zo5ym]

Careful or you could end up in a coof camp.

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi Karl, excuse my ignorance…what’s a coof camp? Is that camp run by the ‘locals’?

[@Kal-zo5ym]

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