Solo motorcycle camping adventure roaming around Australia S2 Episode 6

[@grahamcairn8379]

Like how you are always having a smile on your face and just going with the flow of your journey.

[@freewayproject]

if you're out on a ride, it's always going to be better than sitting at home probably why I'm smiling so much, and all the ups and downs a just part of the adventure

[@Roger_Ramjet]

The purity of your videos, the sincerity of our words and expressions - just what we need in a crazy world. Ride safe man.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you're connecting with it. There is so much to explore out there, so many experiences to enjoy.

[@sanatandharma4435]

As always, a pleasure to watch! Many thanks.

[@freewayproject]

Glad you're enjoying the series mate.

[@danghita4386]

Lovely! I watched all your movies, for me they are the best on KZbin of the genre. There are few others story tellers but none with your talent to capture the spirit of the place via image and naration. I'm hooked!

[@freewayproject]

Thanks, glad you are enjoying the series, hopefully you'll enjoy more still to come.

[@thehairyleggedbikers.darre2510]

Always look forward to your videos Joe especially the still photos at the end. Great work.👌

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you're still enjoying them.

[@thekushinator]

Love you work mate. The ‘template’ you have for putting the videos together is great and works really well to tell the story. Your choice of music and where it is used is perfect. And your personality kinda tops it all off nicely. It’s a joy to watch. Keep doing what you’re doing.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you're enjoying this series.

[@johnjakowenko8521]

Another cracking episode👌

[@freewayproject]

Thanks John, glad you enjoyed it.

[@robdotcom71]

You'll have to go back explore Eyre Peninsula one of these days... it has so much to offer. Port Lincoln is a cracker of a town..... :)

[@freewayproject]

Will do, many more rides still too come.

[@Riderdown1]

Great videos, keep them coming and safe journey

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you are enjoying them.

[@aaronryan002]

Kangaroo Island looks like a must do when touring Australia. I love that you camp more so if we are on a budget or we can extend our stay by spending less.

[@freewayproject]

Definitely worth taking the ferry over, peaceful and stunning. Yes free camping keeps the budget down so you can explore longer.

[@gregory8282]

Tyre choice can be a bugger. I run 80/20 road/dirt on a Vstrom, simply because 90 percent of my riding is on road. When off road, just slow down a little. Easy. When I was young and silly, the only tyres were knobbies or road, nothing in between, We soon learnt to compromise.

[@freewayproject]

yes, there is a lot of compromise when on a long trip. The only tyre they had was the 605 so I went with it, hopefully I can find a track or two.

[@ericcole7452]

Well done again mate,,,love your work

[@freewayproject]

thanks mate, glad you are still enjoying them.

[@kevinposey4722]

Another great video. My jealousy level is through the roof. Especially when you said "this freedom thing that I like" and, me sitting at work watching. 🤫. Looking forward to what's next. Thank you for posting

[@freewayproject]

glad you're along for the ride, hopefully you get a chance to get out there soon.

[@kevinposey4722]

@@freewayproject Thank you.... Taking a couple weeks off in Sept to ride my Himalayan up the Blue Ridge Parkway. Can't wait!!

[@jasontaylor8412]

Good stuff mate hope all goes well for your next stint, cant wait to see it.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks Jason, glad you enjoyed it, yes the next bit should be fun.

[@RGUS100]

Shit your videos are great fun. Casual as ever but still gripping enough to keep me wanting more. You're bloody good mate!

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, it is great to hear you are enjoying the series. I am having a lot of fun on them, also filming and editing them. Friday is the last of the New Zealand series (episode 17) then a few weeks after that I should be starting the next series which hopefully will be just as enjoyable.

[@johnmiller7370]

You deserve more subscribers !... Thanks for sharing.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks John, glad you enjoyed it. Maybe the algorithm with share the videos with a few more people one day, I just like exploring, making the videos and sharing them.

[@thomkloss]

Just wanted to say your videos got me inspired to get out there and adventure. There is a real serenity about them that puts all my worries aside, and wanna get out there. Cheers from Austria

[@freewayproject]

That is awesome mate, there would be so much to explore in Austria. Have fun out there.

[@pippacarron1861]

Canyons? Gullies? Maybe they're just valleys! Canyons have straight sides and are generally very big and eroded; gullies have steep V sides and can be quite small; while valleys are more rounded. I'm really looking forward to your episode crossing the Nullarbor. I did it last September on my Harley Sport Glide and found it truly extraordinary. I particularly loved the 180 degree skies and endless clouds reshaping, plus rain in the very long distance streaking down. The 100 Mile Straight was total Zen, though when I finally got the the first curve, it was such a shock, I almost missed it! Another great episode in your wandering. So inspiring.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks glad you enjoyed this one. Yes that sounds about right with the valley, that why it's easier to just show footage 😂 then everyone know's what I'm talking about. Your ride sounds awesome, I have been across a few times, it's always amazing.

[@jamesony]

Did you report the cattle on the road? He had escaped a farm. I spent most of my life visiting KI... such an incredibly beautiful place! I now live in Canada... but miss Aus/SA a lot! There isnt a day where the island isnt windy... but you managed to find one of the most secluded and windless camping areas of the island (American River)... so well done! Also you could be Toby Price's brother, without the mullet or moustache haha

[@freewayproject]

No I wasn't sure where I was when I passed the cow at night so wouldn't know who to call. Yes American River was beautiful. haha yes would need a Mullet to look like Toby.

[@anosan17]

Thanks for the good episode

[@freewayproject]

It's great to hear you enjoyed the episode, thanks for watching.

[@happytoo10]

Thanks man, looking forward to the next one.

[@freewayproject]

Glad you enjoyed it mate.

[@frankseymour4162]

Thanks. Small support for that new tyre

[@freewayproject]

Thank you Frank, it is greatly appreciated and will definitely help keep me on the road.

[@Zulu9rider]

That black cow on the road would have been a shock. Thanks for another awesome video.

[@freewayproject]

I was moving slow luckily. Thanks

[@hondaexplorer]

Great video as per usual! You even make a ferry leaving the island look awesome, Love watching the RE just chugging along! Thanks again, really appreciate the vids!

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you are enjoying them

[@walterdavey4196]

Good work again

[@freewayproject]

thanks mate.

[@glenfitzgerald9295]

Love your adventures Joe, wish i had the time to do what you're doing, i have a 2017 Himilayan, awesome bikes...

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, yes the Himalayan definitely gets the job done.

[@danghita4386]

Thanks!

[@freewayproject]

Thank you, it is greatly appreciated and will help on more adventures.

[@sambar-t8517]

Thank you for showing me the wonderful scenery. Watching this video made me want to travel someday.

[@freewayproject]

You’re welcome, thanks for watching. Hopefully you do get to travel someday.

[@tomosan1967]

Next time you're at a bike shop get some grip wire or get them to do it. Stops the grips slipping when the glue gives out, had it happen to me as well.

[@freewayproject]

thanks for the tip, that what I was trying to do with the ties as I didn't have wire.

[@jamie.miller.inspiring]

Do yourself a favor and throw a tube of (Selleys Knead It Multipurpose) in one of your bags, works on just about anything and would be a quick easy fix for things like the hand grips etc which is a great reminder for me to get a small tube for when I get a bike soon as its so handy :)

[@freewayproject]

Thanks for the tip.

[@zhd.izzani1919]

started to watch Malaysian travelog vid on Australia. Suddenly pop up at the side your video. Definetly enjoyed so much. such an amazing view that cannot describe.. love to see more ariel shoot on your movie sooner.. it's my dream to ride around my country vlogging like you.. such an inspiration for me. Happy ride Happy life. AHAHAHA ride safe.

[@freewayproject]

Thank mate, I am glad you are enjoying the series. I would do more arial shots but there are many restrictions flying drones in Australia and most of the best spots you can not. If you get a chance it is worth the trip. I just bumped into a guy from Norway who saw my videos and came over bought a second hand bike and is riding around the country, it is possible.

[@irishrover63]

The pictures at the end are always great. Just read Elspeth Beards book and her account of riding across Australia back in 1983 sounds very similar to yours.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. Elspeth Beards was a real adventure trying to navigate with paper maps, fuel being harder to find, just everything more challenging, it would have been awesome.

[@benjohnson7170]

That wind has well wicked man. It's been making me grumpy as. Great work on putting together a top video. Loved seeing bit's of my local in a different light. Kudos....

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it, yes that wind would be testing if you had to ride in it a lot.

[@marksteele4364]

Glad you stop regularly for food mate, those cans of tuna would get tired real quick with me, lol. Good to see you are still attracting the rain. I don't feel so alone now ... Cheers mate for another goof post, cheers

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. Yes the running joke with the canned tuna continues.

[@tylercollinsphoto]

Joe, route that handwarmer cable UNDER the brake not over the top, there should be enough room. (I have a Himalayan as well).

[@freewayproject]

Yer it just keeps spinning all the way until the cable runs out, but I come up with a solution soon.

[@tylercollinsphoto]

@@freewayproject any superglue will fix it, had happened a few times to me with mine as well.

[@mitchellduke9576]

I live in Koolunga, ride around these roads every chance I get.

[@freewayproject]

I bet there are some great trails to ride in the area, I am sure I missed the best of it but I still enjoyed it.

[@sausagesandwichsa]

After all that rain I thought the dirt tracks towards the end would give you grief but they looked ok 👍

[@freewayproject]

Yes got a lucky break there, there was a bit of moisture but it just made the road a bit sticky

[@neil2402]

Nice seeing some of the less visited areas of SA. Look forward to seeing more.

[@freewayproject]

thanks Neil, yes, there are some great spots in SA that I am discovering and didn't know about. There are a few still to come as I make my way across the state.

[@TwoUpTourer]

Glad you made it to Hancocks Lookout - it was me who recommended it to you down at Rapid Bay. Only one feasible way in to Hancocks as you discovered. Pity - would be nice to come up the front of the range as some of the mapping indicates. Spectacular views, but a lot better in the other 9 months of the year than winter. Braver man than I!

[@freewayproject]

Thanks again, it was a great spot to camp, way better than beside the HWY or in a caravan park in Port Augusta. The tracks I did fine were fun, and I had enough gear on to deal with the cold. I am having a ball in SA so many cool places to explore.

[@Capalaba]

Watched quite a few of your vids now joe . You’ve got a lovely eye for composition ( photography) and yes i agree with roger , an agreeable and simple elegance to your presentation .

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you are enjoying the series. I am about half way through this trips so there is still more to come.

[@simonmills2375]

Hey Joe, really enjoying your journey. Not much help now but I'm running Schinko 804/805s on mine got 10K on the rear and may get another 2K before replacing, good on dirt and tarmac. Excellent vid and photos. Cheers

[@freewayproject]

tanks mate, I'll write that one down too, I will need more tyres it good to know what fits and works. They only had the 605 so went with it, lucky they are cheap.

[@jasondunn8894]

Loving your videos Joe. A relaxing way to kill some time and you’ve motivated me to start planning a KI trip. I’m thinking some sort of John West sponsorship is in order😂 Safe travels.

[@freewayproject]

Yes KI is awesome and I miss the north west and the south east of the island so there is so much more there than I got to check out. John West 😂😂😂 that would be funny.

[@twobikesandadrone]

New viewer and subscriber! I'm really liking my Motoz Tractionator GPSs! Long wear time and work great out here in the desert of New Mexico, USA. Love those happy accidents that we stumble on by happenstance, whether it's small towns or beautiful scenery!! Big fan of your editing style too and look forward to checking out your other videos!!

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. Yes stumbling across stuff is always fun.

[@procopiobukayo]

Have fun always ❤

[@freewayproject]

thanks mate, doing my best to always have fun.

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

Your keen doing south in winter 🥶 mate , but looks like your your enjoying yourself 👍 Happy days

[@freewayproject]

I wasn't really keen on waiting another 9 months to ride so it all part of the experience 😁

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

@@freewayproject , I have been pretty soft this winter ( as I live in Wodonga Vic ) did get up to Cairns area riding for a month over winter . But haven’t been on either bike since I have been back . I have been doing a lot of bike mods ( getting ready for a big trip ) and have a knee injury as well . Great 👍 channel

[@vindictive999]

heated gloves? nice video again

[@freewayproject]

they would be cool, but it's always about compromises when on multiple month adventures, I am carrying to much stuff already.

[@barra650]

Thanks mate .

[@freewayproject]

You are welcome, glad you enjoyed it.

[@seandutoit9537]

Excellent stuff as always,not worth trying the harder compound tyres and tripple the km range. Mitas E07 and the like

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate. The place I went only had the one tyre option so had to go with it

[@Chris_Z.]

Nullabor Detour via Old Eyre Highway.

[@freewayproject]

Good guess Chris, yes I road a section of it. It takes me a bit of time to edit so I am a little ahead of the current episode

[@bruiser6479]

I can assure you that you will get no tyres between Port Lincoln and either Kalgoorlie or Esperance (more likely Albany). I would recommend either a Mitas E07 or a Mefo Explorer on the rear. If you are up for something a bit adventurous, you can go from Balladonia down to Israelite Bay. Then from Israelite Bay to Esperance. That would entail riding on some very soft, deep sand, especially if there has been no rain. Or you can go along the Telegraph Track from Balladonia to Norseman. Lots of dirt options in WA. You do have to be very self reliant with fuel, food and water though.

[@codycouch2467]

Your videos are so easy to watch, I suppose mainly due to your easy-going style. Nicely done as usual. Can you tell me what kind of large 4-legged animal that is, appearing at 1:37 walking off the road as you approach? I have reviewed those few seconds several times and It doesn't look like a cow to me, but it's hard to tell in the dark. Thank you.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate glad you are enjoying them. The animals was a cow, it a black longer hair cow with white on it's face.

[@lifeinthewild6187]

Now I have to wait until the next video. .😅 what to do now . I know a ride to fort agusta. Scotland. 😂 I hope the rain and the midges keep away . I'll pack the onesy. 😂

[@freewayproject]

That sounds like a great idea and yes although the onesie is bulky and hard to pack, always worth it to keep dry 😂.

[@3goldfinger]

Just about to head off to a BBQ hosted by RE here in Brisbane.

[@freewayproject]

Sounds like fun. RE seems to do a lot of stuff like that.

[@arunsinghrohar1636]

Bravo

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it.

[@vladbuhociu6108]

What hed light do you use❓️

[@freewayproject]

The led light on my bike was already on it when I got the bike. This is the only one online that I can find that is the same www.ebay.com.au/itm/385485956381?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D777008%26algo%3DPERSONAL.TOPIC%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20221115143056%26meid%3Da330247926fa4ab8a1e1ff708ca7fbd3%26pid%3D101612%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26itm%3D385485956381%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D4375194%26algv%3DRecentlyViewedItemsV2%26brand%3DUnbranded&_trksid=p4375194.c101612.m4236&_trkparms=parentrq%3A9c5e8a281890ab9c8cc2fc13ffff5e98%7Cpageci%3A408871d1-2d3e-11ee-9d52-8a6723de71c6%7Ciid%3A1%7Cvlpname%3Avlp_homepage

[@oldshiny3012]

👍👍

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it

[@oldshiny3012]

@@freewayproject i did indeed

[@TRAVERSE_ADV]

What camera are you using? Thr low light performance is pretty good!

[@freewayproject]

I am using a DJI Osmo Action for filming when on the bike (from the helmet) otherwise I using a Sony A7SIII. I am taking photos with a Sony A7RIII, I only have room for 2 lenses Sony GM 24mm 1.4 and Sony GM 70mm - 200mm 2.8. I don't have a lot of time to edit, I could try and clean up the footage more but with little time it's what's coming out of camera a lot.

[@tamascott668]

Awesome video as always man, cant wait to see some footage of the desert. I was wondering what year your himmy is? Im eyeing up a 2019 model.

[@freewayproject]

thanks mate, My himi is 2021

[@tamascott668]

Thanks for replying man, what do you rekn is a fair price for a 21 with 1600km on it, would value your opinion 🙌

[@freewayproject]

@@tamascott668 in the 6's would be a decent price, it depends if it came with any accessories or was stock standard. Fare would be $6500 - $7000 and good deal would be down under $6500. I waited a while until mine came up at a really good price.

[@tamascott668]

Legend, the patience is a tricky one for sure I'll keep that in mind, 6500 is the one im after 🤞Thanks!

[@sheek3222]

I'd like to ride with you.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks, glad you're enjoying the series

[@beretgascon]

I really don't understand Australians. You have the biggest expanse of uninhabited (virtually) territory in the world and you have to literally go and look for somewhere to camp. Like who the hell is going to pull you over? The Aussie police checking for wild campers with drones now???

[@freewayproject]

Around any build up area the land is privately own, with a lot of farm land and well they're not so keen on people camping on their land. Once you get further out it's all good like in the first episode of this series where I camped where every I stopped at the end of the day. Once you get out of the farm land it is normally in one of the 7 deserts. As I am sticking to the coast a lot on this trip, I'll mostly be stopping in the free camp areas. It would be awesome to be like New Zealand where you have the right to camp anywhere...........🤔 I guess I'll have to do a trip to New Zealand 😁

[@theoldhistorian415]

Love your videos bro - your positive energy is inspiring. Reminds me of my moto guru @calmclyde

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, it easy to be so positive when exploring on a motorbike, so many awesome places to explore.