Crossing the SAHARA desert on two 125cc bikes from ENGLAND TO SOUTH AFRICA

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

What's your thoughts on the 80s Montage?

[@MrB1obby]

Its great! There's not quite enough cheesy grins and slow motion walks for 80's though 😂

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@@MrB1obby I'll try harder next time 😁

[@6thewetcat]

More aviators and Kenny loggins!

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@6thewetcat I'll try harder in future 😎

[@Gabriel-er8pp]

Its not about the goal and its not about the way.its about who you become on the way. Thank you for sharing your wonderful adventure.God bless

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Thanks for the well wishes and I love that sentiment

[@Free_Ranger_CT110]

So good to create the series of videos, not only for YT but for yourselves to look at in the future & say 'holy f*ck did we really do that'

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@@Free_Ranger_CT110 haha good point! Thanks 😁

[@hughferrier5837]

Really interesting film. Thanks for taking me along. You young people are so hardy. It is far, far more interesting doing it on small bikes. Looking forward to your next film.

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@hughferrier5837 thanks Hugh! So glad you liked it It's just riding a bike.... hah! Hope you enjoy the next one just as much as this one

[@mimbou9586]

Arriba Morocco ❤ !

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

a great place!

[@rikko20111]

Hey guys love the video and thanks for the shout out 😂! Looking forward to seeing more of your travels! Bon voyage 🎉 Ric

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Awesome to hear from you Ric! We'll have plenty more to come - thanks for watching Please give Peter our best too

[@eugeneteo9664]

thats when you see more & feel more.

[@derricksinfield6477]

Amazing trip 😮just what I want to do , take care have fun 🤩 👍🏼

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Thanks! Time to get out and get riding 😁

[@Mororoadster]

Amazing adventure you made guys, but we would like to share the places you sat up your tents,the auberge and hôtels you slept in with the prices, those things really help future bikers adventurers, that was funny the man in Mauritania who poured the last drops of petrol on you 😂😂😂

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@Mororoadster thanks! Good point, I'll try and include some more detail next time on the costs of places we've stayed It wasn't funny, it annoyed me for days as my trousers stunk of fuel 🤣🤣

[@tomstc]

Amazing stuff, those 125s are plucky!!!

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@@tomstc cheers Tom! They do alright eh?

[@zolyusof7288]

Nice journey. Safely ride mate. All the best.

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Thanks for the well wishes! Hope you enjoyed the video

[@tylervoss9091]

Absolutely INCREDIBLE 🤩Well done Guys!!!

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@@tylervoss9091 thank you!

[@petewarby7158]

Only a few minutes in and I'm loving this video. Always excited to see a new video from you both. Ride safe!

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@petewarby7158 thanks Pete! Glad you're loving it and look forward to the videos! More coming soon I hope

[@RynoLeGrange]

The Hero Xpulse is probably one of the best bikes to do such trips on

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Not many Hero bikes through west africa though sadly so spares may be an issue... but I hear they are a great bike

[@RynoLeGrange]

@@ILikeMotorbikes true but the engine is basically a Honda XR200 engine with fuel injection, pretty much bullet proof. Mine has been ultra reliable and strong. Only dealers in West Africa will be in Nigeria and Angola. I think only Angola, Zambia and South Africa sell the Xpulse.

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@RynoLeGrange yeah very limited but a 200cc motor would be lovely for pulling up hills at times! I'd love a play on one for sure

[@LomoWatersport]

Very cool, great to see more of the adventure, looking forward to the next instalment :)

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@LomoWatersport thanks team lomo!

[@ianluscombe]

Great video. I like the fact you have your Eurotunnel boarding pass in your tank bag.

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

I think it's still in my tank bag... 9 months later 🤣

[@technospcgaming]

Loving this trip you two stay safe. Take care

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@technospcgaming thanks! More to come soon 🤘

[@roguebullet4220]

Love the 80s montage 😅 Kadid, top guy. Just the sort of person you hope to find on a trip. Another great video. Looking forward to your next.

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@roguebullet4220 I'm so pleased someone did 😁 He really was the best and just a chance meeting Thanks for the feedback

[@OnTheHonda]

16:42 Was that @KinoYves on the tricycle you passed? Excellent Video! 🤩🥰

[@denisonwheels]

Oh. You were so keen. Could be him

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Its not him, you can find Markus on instagram - @mark_3fly

[@duncanmcdowall]

bloody good. Just got a 125, lovin it. Did 3500km the first month. The seat is agony though, any suggestions?

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@duncanmcdowall nice one Duncan! Good distance for the first month Firstly.. ride more! You'll get a bit more used to it Look at air seats too, you can find inflatable pads that are a universal fit or there is a gel alternative too I think

[@oddguyamaar9191]

Don't let the Americans know that you can do all this with a 125cc 😆 Great video keep it up!

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@@oddguyamaar9191 haha the small bike movement does touch the other side of the pond even if only slightly. Thanks for the kind words my man!

[@yorkshiretink3188]

Brilliant film❤❤❤

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@@yorkshiretink3188 thanks!

[@radleytube]

I like the Lomo Bags 👍🏻

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@radleytube been tested pretty harshly through rain, sand, dust, dirt and more rain and they've been fantastic! Can't be beaten for the price I don't think

[@robdotcom71]

Enjoying your videos.... can't believe you've not gained a lot more subs and views...

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@robdotcom71 thanks man! Well all I can hope is that it comes in time, feel free to share it with any others who might like it 🤞

[@pommiegranite464]

Entertaining and interesting as always. Ride safe.

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@@pommiegranite464 thanks glad you enjoyed it

[@samuellai9587]

Like 125cc good can go a lot of miles use best motor oil 😮🎉 less longer the engine u guy camping good 👍

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

They are great bikes

[@oldguy8078]

Nerdy question. What tyres? You did a lot of tarmac and off road. Any punctures?

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@@oldguy8078 Kenda K270 - we used some Oko tyre sealant in the tyres and to South Africa only ever had 3 punctures! I really rate the Kenda tyres, a great option for small bikes

[@oldguy8078]

@ILikeMotorbikes 👍🎄

[@oldguy8078]

@@ILikeMotorbikes For somebody inexperienced, would you recommend tubeless, for easier puncture repair?

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@oldguy8078 it's definitely easier than tubes but if you already have a tubed bike, for the cost involved to go to tubeless, you may as well invest in tools and have a few practices at home. After 10 goes at taking a tyre on and off with some levers you'll have it mastered and it'll be a skill you won't lose. The tubeless repairs roadside are generally a temporary "get you home" type repair and not a proper vulcanised rubber repair at a reputable stop too.

[@oldguy8078]

@@ILikeMotorbikes Advice taken on board! 🙏

[@stevenliemberg]

Love the video, lived 2 months in Agadir and spend a couple of days in Essaouira, would love to go their by bike one day. That rebuild medina en Agadir is really fake and was built by some Italian guy, Essaouira felt way more legit Moroccan as far as architecture.

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@stevenliemberg thanks glad you liked it! Yeah a shame the Medina wasn't as genuine as it could be but it was interesting to see.. and especially to see it for free!

[@stevenliemberg]

@@ILikeMotorbikes that is the sad thing about Agadir, nothing is older then feb 29 1960

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@stevenliemberg I didn't know that! Interesting thanks for the info

[@djbrettell]

Enjoying seeing how your bikes perform, as well as your luggage. I'd be interested in some of the more nuts & bolts of your adventure, such as what the food stores are like, did you eat at any road side places, when wild camping what are you doing for showering, toilets. Is it easy to get money from the ATM or exchange? Any times places have felt a bit dodgy and you didn't feel comfortable leaving your bikes and gear. Have you been asked to pay to get through check-points?

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Hey thanks for the comment! We definitely have a lot of what you've mentioned in your comment, coming up! We've eaten at roadsides, wild camped and showered either with wet wipes, a flannel and warm water or a makeshift shower from a bottle! Also have some clips of money changing at road sides and definitely times we've not felt safe leaving our kit. Also been asked by many to pay at checkpoints/immigration/customs at borders but haven't paid a single bribe the whole way! I'll add more information into upcoming videos for sure

[@oldguy8078]

ATM's work just like the UK. You withdraw Moroccon money.

[@classicvwride7520]

Amazing stuff. What insurance did u use for Morocco and Mauritania pls?

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Thanks! Morocco we purchased at the border on entry, very easy to do so and if I remember rightly, its a flat fee regardless of vehicle but you get the option of how many days (we went for 30) Mauritania we heard it was more expensive at the border and not always legit so purchased it in Noudhibou, there are assurances agents marked on the high street and its a fairly easy process though luckily we had a friend who spoke fluent french to guide us through the conversation

[@classicvwride7520]

@@ILikeMotorbikes .. thank U so much. Appreciate that. When is Ur next adventure? Always looking forward to Ur new videos

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@@classicvwride7520 My pleasure! Still on it... I'm behind on posting but we have plenty of footage from our UK to SA trip coming so hopefully you won't be waiting too long for the next installment

[@MtbPoland]

God bless

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@@MtbPoland thanks!

[@Visionery1]

Probably a better experience than doing the trip on a BMW R1200GS monster.

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@@Visionery1 I couldn't agree more!

[@TINGVELL]

amazing video

[@yantotv1997]

Honda what model?

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

CG125

[@TINGVELL]

what was average speed on your daily journeys

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@TINGVELL it varied a lot. With cross winds or head winds we could be down to around 45mph / 70km/h No wind we cruise at 50mph/80kmh generally but actual average speed with stops is easily down below 40mph /60kmh

[@TINGVELL]

@@ILikeMotorbikes exellent bikes good to here a insight on them

[@TINGVELL]

sorry to ask you a silly question but did you ride over 4 hours without stopping on journeys ?

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@TINGVELL not a silly question, generally not over about 2.5hours in one go. We tend to get stiff and uncomfortable over 2 hours usually so take a break for food, water or fuel for the bikes every 1-2 hours where we can

[@TINGVELL]

@@ILikeMotorbikes exellent

[@larrynorsworthy8582]

Whats the bikes?

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@@larrynorsworthy8582 Honda CG125, 2005 and 2007 models

[@zapcat4194]

September 2024...... Travelling in a bus from Nouadhibou to Nouakchott, last week, we passed two heavily loaded motorbikes. I wonder if it was you guys?...🤔

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@zapcat4194 thanks for thinking of us but nope! We were there much earlier this year, around late January

[@carlosalexandremendessilva5529]

Honda Cg 125 👍👍

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@carlosalexandremendessilva5529 the best!

[@grahamsmith7394]

It's actually illegal to freecamp in Morocco. The BnB is so cheap, you don't have to take a tent.

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@grahamsmith7394 BnBs aren't that cheap- easily £20-30 per night We free camped for 12 of the 17 nights I think and many others do so too! I've also free camped in the UK and Europe where its also "illegal" If you're not hurting anyone and don't leave any trace, who is it affecting?

[@MesutEkener]

bravo :)

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@@MesutEkener thanks!

[@lenzemiddelberg9277]

Video is great, but sound needs some work. To much bagground noise

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@lenzemiddelberg9277 thanks for the feedback, I'll try harder next time

[@TheMehmet.]

You guys are wonderful but roads looks awful though and not interesting at all 🤷 what do you think?

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

The road through the Sahara was fairly dull! Mostly straight and nothing interesting Not at all representative of Morocco - did you find the video boring?

[@ActionJonesT7]

All part of the journey

[@TheMehmet.]

@@ILikeMotorbikes no absolutely not don't get me wrong I am fan of you guys! like as you said it's a bit dull road, of course it's desert, you wouldn't expect anything else

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

@@TheMehmet. thanks! I'm glad you liked it, definitely some dull riding when it was long and straight but it was a necessity, no other way to go!

[@F-16Viper72]

It’s Morocco in reality, not according to Moroccans. Im sahrawi from my mothers side and my grandparents are Moroccan and so are their parents. A few young guys in the early 70s were financed by Gaddafi and Boumediane to take the Sahara from Morocco turning it into satellite state for these two communist leaders of Libya and Algeria. The plan failed, Morocco took back its land from Spain, fought 16 years and won. It was never a state on its own to begin with and Algeria really badly wants access to the Atlantic Ocean. Thats basically the TLDNR version of this story. Fun fact, it was king hassan the second who took the file of decolonization to the UN when Spain still occupied the territory. Because its Moroccan land many many foreigners can safely adventure throughout the sahara because its safe and has large developed cities like Layounne and Dakhla. You enjoyed subsidies while there like the fuel and food from the Moroccan tax payer so the least you can do is be respectful and recognize it for what it which is the southern region of Morocco. All Of the separatists are hosted in camps in Tindouf, Algeria and there isnt any tension in the Moroccan area. There is a sliver of this territory which is a no mans land and is demilitarized guarded by a 2,300 kilometer wall built by Morocco. Thats the only area you cant go to but the rest of it is all fair game.

[@ILikeMotorbikes]

Thanks for all the info, I didn't mean to be insensitive and I will admit I don't fully know of all the history and nuances however, for us, any map we look at then the reigon is noted as Western Sahara, not as Morocco.