KTM 690 ENDURO - SIMPSON DESERT ADVENTURE - Part 4

The adventure crosses the desert. Part 4 is another long one.
Like episode 3, I try to give you the viewer an inside look at what it's like for 5 mates to cross the desert. The drama, the fun, the highs and the lows. Mark certainly knows about the lows.
Anyway, I really hope you enjoy this one, thanks for giving me your time to watch it. If you like, 'Like it', 'Subscribe' or leave a 'Comment'.
Ride safe, be safe and see you on the trails.
Thanks heaps, Craig

[@davej9929]

Mate you are a top bloke. Positive, keen and super helpful to all your fellow riders. Great series of videos !!!

[@jarradnash1465]

well said mate.

[@Shadower75]

Thanks Dave J, appreciate the comments mate.

[@Shadower75]

@@jarradnash1465 Cheers mate

[@leigh3268]

@@Shadower75 have you got any plans in the future to do another trip across the Simpson desert ? Keen as to come along for the ride be 1st time for me and you would be the bloke I'd like to take me across..I'm in Melbourne Great vid top bloke can i find you on fb

[@DanielSmith-vp5vn]

I’ve watched this series three times over the last few years. Never get sick of it. Such a great series.

[@Shadower75]

Good on you mate. Thanks for the support. Cheers

[@Nerb1]

Loved it Craig. Almost makes me forget there was a few days left after this! Bring on part 5!

[@toby7504]

Have say it again mate, hat off for you and how you wresle that big sherman thrue that deep sand...

[@Shadower75]

I was thinking the same mate. After watching that it felt like that was the end of the ride.

[@in2ADV]

Nerb1 can't claim the "unsupported" title.... He had you...! :-)

[@mototrailz]

Nerb has been quiet on this issue...🤫

[@pinkiewerewolf]

@@mototrailz hahaha, everyone needs a Shadower to have their back once & a while.

[@Shadower75]

hahahah may have helped him lift it but he rode that beast. Cheers for the support in2ADV.

[@woofbarker]

He who takes an 1190 into the Simpson is either a madman or a genius, or perhaps both. Well done both of you, great vid. Though if you ever show footage of an insta model riding with no shirt I will never tune in again…unless they are hot or you do a better job of taking the piss.

[@ledzyz]

It's incredible how positive you sound every time you have to stop, get off, pick up someone else's bike, climb on, start up and get going again. Champ! Nerb, Tom, Brendan and Marc all owe you big. Great videos, commentary and info. Thanks for the adventures.

[@Shadower75]

Thanks for the comments ledzyz, stoked you are liking the vids mate. Have a good one.

[@wasca]

Who was the numpty that down thumbed this video. Seriously? Well done gentlemen great effort in crossing the Simpson.

[@Shadower75]

I don't understand that also Wasca but what can you do hey. Guess the crossing is not everyone's cup of tea.

[@tshansen]

Amazing :-D Thank you for sharing this. So far from what i probably ever will drive on two wheels :-)

[@Shadower75]

Good on you Thomas, cheers mate.

[@ronanrogers4127]

Great work Craig. Thoroughly enjoyed every video. You’re every Adventurer’s dream ride buddy!

[@Shadower75]

Thanks heaps Ronan. Stoked you liked it mate.

[@andrewheadland50]

Good one guys 👍👍👍👍 can't wait for the next one cheers

[@Shadower75]

Thanks Andrew, nest one out soon mate.

[@YnotadvOz]

Thanks for another great video Craig!

[@Shadower75]

Cheers Greg.

[@jaisabai4155]

Absolutely brilliant 🍻

[@Shadower75]

Thanks Jai.

[@paultheboxer]

Legendary stuff Craig!!

[@Shadower75]

Thanks Paul

[@sausagesandwichSA]

This is so good, watched it all.

[@Shadower75]

Good on you Sausage, cheers mate.

[@Erik_Sharp]

Good to watch again during the quarantine...

[@Shadower75]

Glad you enjoyed it a second time mate.

[@bigrobnz]

you left your broken -down mate to the sand-wolves to die in the desert and partied hard.......subbed....

[@Shadower75]

hahahahah it did look like that hey Rob. Lucky he was in good hands.

[@billcotton1551]

Loving the series! You sure earned that beer.

[@Shadower75]

It tasted good Bill. Cheers mate

[@MotoSwagger]

One word... EPIC!!! Such a great trip recorded from the three of you... thx heaps mate!

[@Shadower75]

Cheers mate, memories for ever.

[@BrendanODonnellDesign]

Bloody awesome guys! Well done 👍🏻

[@Shadower75]

Cheers Brendan

[@brianboys9015]

Love all the diffwewnt versions. SWEET

[@Shadower75]

Cheers Brian

[@jimdoolan2277]

Great video Thanks

[@Shadower75]

Thanks Jim

[@superkruger]

Love it mate. Good on all of you!

[@Shadower75]

Cheers superkruger

[@TheHornetRider1]

I could watch you pick me up all day! Thanks so much for your help and these videos. I will be able to relive everything for ever! Even the bits that I missed on the bike. Cheers mate!🍻

[@Shadower75]

Hey mate, I would pick you up all day. It was a shame we all didn't get to complete it together however it still was a awesome adventure. Now we have memories forever. Talk soon mate.

[@123dicko]

Good series mate, and good job boys.

[@Shadower75]

Thanks Dicko, hope you're well mate.

[@toby7504]

Absolute love this series...great filming an editing mate... Thanks for taking your time...

[@Shadower75]

Cheers Toby.

[@advrider9376]

Another Great video craig!! Keep it up! Looking forward to part 5!

[@Shadower75]

Thanks Advrider, hopefully part 5 soon.

[@marksaxon2468]

Well done mate... thoroughly enjoyed the series.

[@Shadower75]

Thanks Mark, still 1 or 2 episodes to go.

[@AussieDazza]

Amazine job team. 👍👍👍👍

[@Shadower75]

Cheers dazza

[@martinshaw2385]

Fantastic. Keep up the good work!

[@Shadower75]

Thanks Martin.

[@Chris_Z.]

Congrats and well done guys. Was great to follow your adventure along the way. Thanks for taking the time to post the series up for us to watch.

[@Shadower75]

You're welcome Chris, thanks for the support mate.

[@A_Blue_1]

Great trip, great vids, great guys ! Cheers !!!👌👌👌

[@Shadower75]

Thanks A_blue_1.

[@BigBikeAdventures]

Mate, that was so good. What a terrific adventure and so well documented. I’m very impressed.

[@Shadower75]

Good on your BBR, appreciate the comments mate. Have a good one.

[@stepheneldridge6998]

That was superb....great filming, great narrative, bloomin brilliant adventure!. Loved it! Cheers Steve

[@Shadower75]

Good on ya Stephen, appreciate your comments mate.

[@MrKendemang]

Thank you :), your rides across the simpson are just awesome to watch, great vids man. :)

[@Shadower75]

Thanks for the support Trail Hunter.

[@soilsmanadv6673]

EPIC!!!!! well done. well told and perfect front to end.

[@Shadower75]

Thanks Soilsman ADV. Cheers

[@lg8188]

Awesome series 👍

[@Shadower75]

Cheers LC

[@mickschreiber1995]

Well done, great series, really enjoyed watching you guys.

[@Shadower75]

Cheers AGNI Fahrer, glad you are enjoying them mate.

[@tiuskilin2573]

Thanks for sharing this awesome adventure! 👍🏻

[@Shadower75]

Thank you Tiuskilin, glad you liked it mate.

[@tougefc]

Another awesome part to your epic adventure! Really great watch thanks for sharing Craig, your a legend among men! 🤙👊

[@Shadower75]

Thanks again S.T Adventures, appreciate the comments mate.

[@johnbradley1599]

Top series of videos - well done boys.

[@Shadower75]

Thanks John.

[@pigeonpallz1733]

What an awesome adventure ! Wow just fekn wow !!!!

[@Shadower75]

Thanks mate. Cheers

[@brad_Ca]

I’ve really enjoyed these videos and following you guys on this adventure. 👍😎

[@Shadower75]

Thanks Brad, glad you have liked them all mate.

[@nigelwatson4897]

Just keeps getting better mate

[@Shadower75]

Cheers Nigel

[@southernseclusion9525]

Inspiring videography Craig. Great memories for you all.

[@Shadower75]

Cheers Southern Seclusion, glad you liked it mate.

[@benwinter2420]

Have't stopped shivering . . from the NT

[@Shadower75]

Hopefully this episode warmed you up mate. Cheers

[@juss4542]

What a positive fella. Love it. Beautiful country we have.

[@Shadower75]

Absolutely awesome this country mate. We are very lucky. Cheers Jus S.

[@terryboakes4657]

Great vid mate thnx

[@Shadower75]

Cheers Terry

[@bobdrakeford5731]

Congratulations Craig! What an amazing journey for you all. Fantastic achievement. Great watching! 👍😁

[@Shadower75]

Cheers again Robert.

[@BoltActionProductions]

Thoroughly enjoyed that mate. Great adventure and well put together. Thanks for sharing

[@Shadower75]

Cheers Bolt Action. Glad you like the mate.

[@williamtheconvict2206]

Another great vid, well done👍

[@Shadower75]

Cheers Convict.

[@MattNormanFilms]

Congrats lads great achievement

[@Shadower75]

Cheers Wingman

[@byknphil]

Awesome video

[@Shadower75]

Cheers byknphil k.

[@banarne71]

What an effort with those bikes and what an adventure. I really enjoyed watching it and it’s nice to have seen it from two points of views; yours and Nerb1’s. 👍🏻🍻🤠🇸🇪🇳🇿

[@Shadower75]

Cheers jon71 Lerum, hopefully with both Nerbs and my videos it gives you a good insight into our adventure.

[@SG1234SG1234]

Brilliant Craig

[@Shadower75]

Cheers Scottie, glad you enjoyed it mate.

[@marcelhollis3137]

Your positivity and support of your mates is awesome. I don't know what comments you edit out, but what stays in is a great example of how to keep everyone feeling good, especially poor old Mark.

[@Shadower75]

Hey Marcel, thanks for your comments mate. Glad you liked the vid. Mark will be back bigger than ever.. Cheers

[@dwlee67]

How bloody good was that. Amazing scenery mate. Thanks for sharing. Ya livin the dream.

[@Shadower75]

Thanks dwlee67, very lucky to tick that one of the list mate. Have a good one now.

[@fishpest2039]

What an epic ride, loved your commentary, love the sound of the big KTM 690, my kidneys would have been mud and the arms jelly, nice ride

[@Shadower75]

Hey Fishpest, thanks for the support mate. I too love that 690 sound.

[@danielcharles4451]

Enjoying your videos - well done mate!!

[@Shadower75]

Cheers Dan C

[@susie4770]

Once again an informative video of your desert trip..loved it..👏👏👏👏👏

[@Shadower75]

Thanks you Susie.

[@blockhead52]

What an epic ride thanks for taking the time to put the video togather.

[@Shadower75]

You are welcome Richard and thanks for the support.

[@steveeastwood1615]

I really enjoyed your Simpson desert videos Craig. Being an older bloke now, I’ve missed my chance to do this myself and I can only cross the Simo through someone else’s eyes...and yours have been brilliant. I like the way you’re inclusive to your team mates , always helping out. Top job!! And thank you - I really am enjoying the ride.

[@Shadower75]

Good on you Steve, thanks for the comments mate and I'm glad you are enjoying the vids. Hopefully you are still riding. Cheers again.

[@MidCoastAdventures]

Great trip, great edit- love your work Shadower 75 👍

[@Shadower75]

cheers Mid Coast Adv, good on ya mate.

[@keithjob]

That feeling when you crest Big Red ☺️. Nice work fellas!

[@Shadower75]

It is a nice feeling going up and over. Cheers Keith

[@motogspot]

Absolutely loved your videos Craig, big congratulations for doing the crossing unsupported, huge effort buddy 😃👍

[@Shadower75]

Thanks, motogspot, certainly was fun.

[@smittyk7810]

I enjoy your commentary when you describe the road and scenery conditions. Its quite informative and a good source for research when planning a trip of my own. Thanks heaps and please keep the videos coming.

[@Shadower75]

Hey Smitty, thanks for the feedback mate. That's exactly what I was trying for. Give viewers a idea of what I do and help them with their trips. Cheers mate.

[@in2ADV]

Awesome!!! Loved the tips as well! :-) Very interesting and educational, as to how you tackle those long dunes.

[@Shadower75]

Thanks in2ADV, glad you liked it mate. I hope it helps in some way. Cheers again

[@jeffarnie]

That was so enjoyable to watch and I can only imagine the feeling of conquering the crossing. Maybe a bit like winning a grand final, pure exhilaration at the top of big red. Brilliant video Craig

[@Shadower75]

Thanks Jeff, certainly was a good feeling. Appreciate the support mate.

[@Oregon-Classics]

Great ride, great footage. Hello from Oregon!

[@Shadower75]

Hey Serge V from Oregon, glad you are watching mate and hope you are enjoying the Aussie outback. Cheers mate.

[@BikerBits]

Absolutely brilliant... loving the videos and how you have put it all together! This series I think out of all the ones on KZbin including mine is the best! You really show all the aspects of doing the Simpson. Oh and you’re a Bloody Top Bloke! :-) Cheers... Mark

[@Shadower75]

Again mate, some very kind words there but the best, I don't think so mate. ;) Anyway mate, hope all is good in your world.

[@dannysdirtbikeadventures2606]

Great work on making it all that way without dropping your bike. Great series of videos, thank you for sharing

[@Shadower75]

Thanks Danny, guess luck was on my side. Have a good one mate.

[@mototrailz]

Everyone should have a Craig in their riding group. Good rider, positive attitude, support when needed and film maker...awesome job man!

[@Shadower75]

Thanks heaps Oli for your comments mate.

[@MyNameEsJefe]

I'm upset I just discovered this GOLD!! Good on ya, Craig.

[@Shadower75]

Cheers Lewis. Glad you are liking them mate.

[@BikerBytes]

31:40 looked like an old series I or II Land Rover, blimey! Great video man, that sand must drain you by end of day. Awesome landscape, love it. ATB Jason.

[@Shadower75]

Good spot Biker Bytes, not sure on the series but it was Land Rover. Cheers mate and have a good one.

[@easy4steve]

awesome stuff guys ,,, great riding cheers Steve/west australia

[@Shadower75]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@adv-moto-rider7216]

this series better than the picture tube, look forward to the next one cant beat sitting down with a beverage and watching the day unfold.. great stuff

[@Shadower75]

Cheers ADV MOTO RIDER, hopefully a few beverages were enjoyed whilst watching. Have a good one mate,

[@in2ADV]

Your trip was awesome to watch as well mate. Hope that your leg is all better now!

[@valleygxl]

Great Video set craig, great to see the 690 performed so well. Definately the bike for the crossing. Loved the ease that you were lugging it to save fuel.

[@Shadower75]

Cheers Andy. It sure is a desert machine the 690. Thanks for the support mate.

[@sdcanyoncarver2203]

Great video..

[@Shadower75]

Cheers SD Canyon, have a good one mate.

[@Nightfalcon690]

Epic!

[@Shadower75]

Thanks Night Falcon

[@BenLucareli]

Big Red!! Awesome job, mate 👍 A well-deserved beer at Birdsville, and Brendan's shoey was great 😂

[@Shadower75]

ahahahah the shoey was super. Cheer again mate.

[@glenntroopy]

Craig Great video Mate well done on the crossing bloody hard work look forward to seeing more adventures

[@Shadower75]

Thanks Glenn, thanks for the comments mate.

[@marksmith6533]

Fantastic your a great team player great riding

[@Shadower75]

Thanks Mark, have a good one mate.

[@kevstephen6504]

I agree with everyone else's comments Craig, great videos and keep them coming.

[@Shadower75]

Thanks Kev, glad you like them mate.

[@fredrodderts7817]

Thanks mate . Shows me what I missed .always thought about it but time goes by.

[@Shadower75]

Hopefully one day Fred. Cheers for the comment mate.

[@MotoRidesAustralia]

Mate, loving your videos, just started watching on recommendation from my father in law Phil, bloody good job.

[@Shadower75]

Good on you Old bloke - New bike. Glad you are liking the vids mate. And cheers to your father in law Phil for telling you.

[@ianlevy8765]

Stunning ride guys, and excellent commentary. Easily the best adventure ride series (both of you) I have seen on the Tube this year. Pity Mark had Husky problems ... looked to me like he might just have had the most weight on the rear too. Thanks for sharing! Wonder if my AT would do the Simpson ...

[@Shadower75]

Thanks Ian for the comments mate. I really do appreciate it. Makes all the hard work of filming and editing worth it. Have to agree with you on that one re the husky's weight, maybe just carrying a little too much. I think with the right preparation and determination you could get a AT across there. Nerb did it on a 1190. Cheer again mate and have a good day now.

[@mountainconstructions]

Sensational Video Craig. Congratulations to you and all the team on an epic unassisted crossing Brilliant video work, Audio, Editing and Map work This will stand on KZbin for years to come

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Well said!

[@Shadower75]

Thanks Hugh, really appreciate your comments mate. Makes making the videos worth while. Cheers

[@jarradnash1465]

Another great vid mate - well done. I felt for old mate on the Husky tho... he was sooooo close.

[@Shadower75]

You are spot-on Jarrad, he was so close and had done all the hard rough stuff. Really feel for Mark, oh well could be another trip back out there one day.

[@JuanHoya]

Awesome adventure and top spirit, Thanks for sharing (The 690 was great...but...bloody 250's are the ticket!)

[@Shadower75]

Cheers Juan, appreciate the comment mate but your dreaming when you say you love the 250's.. lol

[@motogusnz]

Bloody legendary stuff. Proof there’s no ‘I’ in team. Great footage, great effort. Just magical. Hard to imagine how hard that riding is without doing it, I guess. But sounds (from the puffing) like a huge effort. Well done

[@Shadower75]

Thanks Moto Gus, places as remote as that certainly need teamwork. Funny thing is I didn't realise I was blowing so much until I watched it back. cheers mate.

[@motogusnz]

Nice one.

[@soundzrinmygarden3833]

I wonder if anyone has picked up more bikes than you crossing the simpson. Well done mate, great riding.

[@Shadower75]

lol, possibly. thanks for the comment mate. Appreciate it.

[@swindlebrat]

Thanks for finally giving some solid info on riding the Simpson. What speed your doing, what gear your in, this stuff is missed from most other vlogs and gives great insight. You’ve thoroughly covered the run so far. Fantastic

[@Shadower75]

HIREATH, I'm stoked you liked the videos mate. I always wonder if that's what you want to hear? I know I find it interesting. Cheers again mate and have a good one.

[@wazza33racer]

Its good to see the perspective from the 3 different guys. Shadower, good narration on how to cross the dunes. Going to cross the Simpson myself and Ive been watching these videos for tips and research ;) Broken frames.........yikes. Time for some brazing or welding to get that sorted.

[@Shadower75]

Thanks for the comments Wazza, i'm glad some of my vids have been able to help. Good luck on your Simpson crossing, i hear it's looking amazing too.

[@Tito_Pereira]

I´ve got to say, I´m gratefull that you were able to share this trip through these videos. I feel like I watch this whole series every year, it´s the 4th time, and this is my favourite part. It´s strange to feel connected to someone attempting Big Red and I wish to be able to meet it some day, even though I live in the complete opposite side of the planet. Thank you for the wonderfull display of respect to others, nature and life. Many have commented on this, one way or another, so it´s no coincidence, we all feel your positivity and great perspective. Thanks to Tom and Nerb as well, it was through their videos that I started watching your channel. Cherrs!!

[@Shadower75]

Absolute pleasure mate. Im stoked you liked the series and are a repeat watcher. I wonder what part of the planet you are from, who knows maybe one day we could be saying good day. Thanks again and be safe now.. cheers

[@Tito_Pereira]

I live in the south of Brazil, in a city called Florianópolis. Well look, it's far fetched but not impossible, I have been doing small motorcycle trips around my area and I have plans to do a long trip around South America one day. It would be awesome to ride with you around here!! Actually, if you ever plan a trip through South America, I'd more than happy to help with logistics at the very least.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Magnificently Epic! I feel for Mark with the breakdown. But, my heart soared when you guys took Big Red. Tom blazed his own trail at the end, I was kinda expecting him to wheelie over the peak. lol (Then I told myself its sand, man. hahaha) I gotta say you are the ultimate rider and team player Craig and I thoroughly enjoy your videos and commentary.

[@Shadower75]

Thanks for the comment pinkiewerewolf, stoked you are enjoying the videos. Really appreciate the support, have a good one now.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

@@Shadower75 Will do. Looking forward to Part 5.

[@andrewcullen3187]

Even watching from home I’m imagining that first beer at Birdsville

[@Shadower75]

Hey mate, that first beer didn't even touch the sides! Went down very nicely. Cheers Andrew.

[@JustTex]

Bit of a bummer for mark to not make it across with you guys. You all made getting up big red look easy. Pretty awesome to see all the greenery and water in eyre creek, last year i rode up the creek thinking why is there a creek in the desert! haha I like the time lapse at 51:56 , it even shows the sand moving, very cool. Congrats on another crossing sir and cheers 4 sharing it with us.

[@Shadower75]

Sure was a bummer for Mark mate. To get that far and over all the real hard stuff. Next time for sure. Thanks for watching mate and have a good one.

[@Meadie69]

Brilliant mate. Really enjoyed that one. Great effort all round. Shame about the snapped Husky....

[@Shadower75]

Hey Russ, sure was a shame about the husky. Thanks for the support mate.

[@tonyrdr7207]

Amazing vid mate great camera angle and commentary Love the pace you must have your suspension dialled up very well. 4th gear I would have been airborne and out of control on the 1150 and the DR at that speed. Your bike looks like it is barely working 👍

[@Shadower75]

Thanks Tony for the comments mate. I did have the suspension dialed up. Love to see that mate, you on the 1150 airborne.

[@heathmoloney1248]

@shadower 75 I have absolutely loved watching this series and has motivated me to take my new ( to me) tenere out and explore Darwin's beauty! Cheers mate!

[@Shadower75]

Cheers Heath and well done mate. Good luck out there in the NT on the Tenere.

[@longgrass7988]

Fantastic job guys bit concerning the 250s didn’t wait up at junctions . Something we always do to regroup

[@Shadower75]

Cheers mate, yes you have to watch those little 250's hey.. lol Have good one now.

[@stephenlittle8541]

Awesome/ bring on part 5

[@Shadower75]

Cheers Stephen, part 5 this week mate.