KTM 690 ENDURO - SIMPSON DESERT ADVENTURE - Part 7 / FINALE

This episode we continue heading south towards Melbourne. We have some awesome riding in the Danggali Conservation Reserve. We spend our final night camping on the Murray River before the long haul back to the big smoke.
The adventure wraps up where it started from some 8 days earlier. 5000kms, 8 nights and an unsupported crossing of the Simpson Desert done.
As always, I hope you enjoy this episode and the entire series. Fingers crossed it gives you an inside look of what it is like to do an unsupported motorcycle adventure in the Australian outback.
Thanks for watching and if you want, like, subscribe or comment. I really appreciate your support.
Ride safe, be safe and see you on the trails.
Thanks heaps,
Craig

[@kevstephen6504]

I just finished watching your last episode Craig, and I’m disappointed that the series is finished. I hope everyone who watches them get the same feeling of being there with you as I did. An excellent series of Adventure videos, Well done mate.

[@Shadower75]

Thanks Kev, stay tuned for the next big adventure.

[@Nerb1]

Great effort Craig! Now to look forward to the next one!

[@supermotosteve3752]

Can an English man come and join in :)

[@Shadower75]

Cheers mate, it sure was a great memory for us all. Talk soon.

[@Shadower75]

Of course he can..

[@BrendanODonnellDesign]

Bloody brilliant guys, thanks for bringing us along !! Onwards for the next adventure! Thanks for all the effort putting together all your vids too guys 👍🏻 keep them coming!

[@Shadower75]

@@BrendanODonnellDesign Good on you Brendan, glad you liked all of our vids.

[@kenpickett9317]

Not to sound too much like an old fart, but these are the days that you will look back on in later life with fondness and feelings of freedom and joy and mateship that will never return. Cherish them and look back on them when you’re caught up in the old 9-5 grind again, knowing that you’ve done something truly worthwhile with your life that very few others get to do. Well done sir. 👍

[@Shadower75]

Ken, that is a great comment mate and couldn't agree more. Thanks heaps for your support and have a good day mate.

[@mountainconstructions]

Here Here Ken, bloody well said mate

[@BenLucareli]

Absolutely gotta give this one another big Thumbs Up, mate! Looking forward to the next adventure already. All the best!

[@Shadower75]

Really appreciate your support Ben. Hopefully one day either you can Downunder or I get myself over there. Cheers mate.

[@hansluiken6466]

I loved every minute of it. Thx for all your work on it and sharing with it.

[@Shadower75]

You are welcome Hans L. Im glad you enjoyed it mate. Cheers

[@crispyadv1830]

That was really well done, enjoyed every minute of it. 690 for the win! Thanks for sharing.

[@Shadower75]

Cheers Crispy, glad you enjoyed it mate. Have a good one.

[@markdaniels5891]

Craig you did an Outstanding job putting this series together from the initial planning, bike prep series, gear layout etc. I really enjoyed the way you started the day, “ Good morning mates” walk around the camp ground to the incredible riding all day long pushing through the dunes. Your attitude was outstanding always lending a hand picking up bikes to cheering on the boys just making it over the dunes. It’s an incredible job pushing a big bike, I know I’m a 990s rider. My salute to you making it crash free be proud of that. Finishing off the day with a quick recap. It amazed me how little you guys ate in the morning to start those long days. I always looked forward to the video in the series, as you did such a great job, I can honestly say that I have watched each episode 3-4 times, always picking up something new. I had to laugh when you did the rocker arm rebuild and didn’t check the valve clearance, I said oh my gosh he forgot and you caught that and had to redo the work. We often learn more from our mistakes good job mate. Obviously your attention to the details paid off as I believe you did not experience any mechanical problems. Having ridden and raced Baja for years I know how the preparation is a key factor in having a good and successful ride ! I would love to come to the land of down under and ride with you guys it would be a hoot. And perhaps if you come to the states you could go to and do The Baja with us. Until next time I’ll watch the reruns of Shadower 75 KTM 690, CHEERS 🍻🍻🍻🥃🥃🇺🇸🇺🇸.

[@Shadower75]

Hey Mark, thanks heaps for the comments mate. When you get feedback like that it makes it all worth it. It's funny as when I'm home I usually have a decent breakfast but out in the outback it was just a breaky bar and mid-morning protein ball. Seem to work though as I didn't feel myself getting hungry or lacking energy. Now you are talking, I would love to get over there and give Baja a crack. guess not having a bike or knowing anyone there I just haven't entertained the idea. Now you have me thinking. You let me know if you're ever down under mate. This country is built for adventure. Cheers again and have a good one.

[@RichardvanDijk]

Really enjoy these long form series. 45 mins was easy to watch. I can’t imagine how much work went into what is a movie length full video but really appreciate it. Cheers 👍

[@Shadower75]

Hey Richard, thanks mate for your support. It's all worth it when I find out people like yourself are enjoying them. Cheers again.

[@waterfrontpoverty2273]

What an amazing series!!! I’m captivated, just getting into moto camping and I found some real inspiration here. Thanks so much for the effort to capture the trip then turn it into just a fantastic watch. Building my 2021 DR650 “bush pig”….planning a trip from Chilliwack British Columbia up to Mayo in the Yukon Territories. Side note, when I was 5 turning 6 I lived in Narooma for a year…mom and dad were on a teacher exchange so I feel kinda connected to your Ausie footage. 41 years old now. Again, thanks!!

[@Shadower75]

Thanks heaps mate, really appreciate your comments and love knowing I have inspired people to get out there. I'm sure the bush pig will handle everything your amazing country can offer, very capable bike that one. Lol, good old Narooma, absolutely a beautiful place on the south coast of NSW. I was only there a few months ago enduro riding and 100% you have a connection to down under. Would have been a great experience for you. Cheers again.

[@jamesklauzner6938]

Thank you so much Craig for an absolutely awesome series, very nicely filmed and very inspirational.

[@Shadower75]

I'm stoked it was inspirational for you mate. Makes it all worthwhile. Have a good one now.

[@bthart7653]

Craig, I don’t know where to start mate. Thank you so much for your videos. I am currently laid up with a broken ankle from a recent Adventure Bike weekend away with some mates. I came off on our way to Nundle ( near Tamworth) and probably foolishly continued on to Nundle for an over nighter and then back home through Barrry Sration and Barrington the next day. I guess as I had organised the ride and wanted to see it through! 😩. The injury resulted in an operation with a plate and screws inserted and at this stage probably 2 months off work. Your videos have not only given me some inspiration to recover and get back on the bike but also they have got me through a few dark times emotionally as my recovery doesn’t allow me to do too much and being a burden on the family. The Simpson Desert crossing looked epic and the whole series was like watching Netflix! I was always looking to see what was happening next. So again thanks for your videos they have lifted my spirits and above all you seem like a good bloke as well. Regards Trev.

[@Shadower75]

Cheers again mate and get well soon.

[@ducky1496]

Top job Craig!!! I think I feel and in my boots!!!

[@Shadower75]

Cheers Ducky

[@shaidekel6233]

Great video Craig! The 690 R did very good job on the Simpson desert 🌵 Waiting for your next video adventure. Well done 👍🏽

[@Shadower75]

Thanks Shai, the 690 is a very cool bike. Cheers

[@UDTSHADOWCOBRA]

This series was very immersing, I felt like I was with you the whole way. Thank you and look forward to more videos

[@Shadower75]

Glad you enjoyed it Aaron. Cheers

[@ronaldmilton7648]

Wow, what a series, excellent thanks for talking the time to put it all together.

[@Shadower75]

My pleasure! Cheers mate

[@rowdyrodb]

That was by far the best series I have seen todate. Bloody great effort and thoroughly enjoyed.

[@Shadower75]

Glad you enjoyed it. Appreicate the support mate.

[@BTBSean0]

Top Series Mate, I enjoyed it . See ya out there sometime, Stay safe Brother

[@Shadower75]

Cheers Behindthebars and thanks for your support over the years mate. You too

[@williamtheconvict2206]

another great vid 👍🏍👌

[@Shadower75]

Cheers William, hope you are well mate.

[@motogusnz]

Congratulations for a fantastic trip, and many thanks for the series. Great viewing. I look forward to the wrap up.

[@Shadower75]

Cheers Moto Gus, appreciate the support mate.

[@roryhoffmann6107]

I love watching your adventure rides you are living the dream mate keep up the good times 👍

[@Shadower75]

Thank heaps Rory. Wont be long and we will be all back out there, Cheers

[@EZ_shop]

I just finished watching the series. What a proper adventure that was! It was great fun to follow. Too bad Mark's bike broke, but I'm glad it all worked out for him in the end. You all looked like you had a great time.Thanks for sharing your epic trip with the rest of us. Ciao, Marco.

[@Shadower75]

You are welcome Crivo, Im stoked you like the entire adventure. We all had a super time crossing the Simpson. Hopefully more adventures in the future once we can all get rid of this bloody covid business. Cheers and stay safe

[@Spuds_Mackenzie]

What a fantastic series. Every episode was a brilliant watch. The effort involved to record/edit/produce these videos is just amazing. Thanks for taking me across the Simpson from my living room. I can only imagine the feeling of riding up Big Red. You have definitely inspired me to get myself an adventure bike and get out there. Cheers

[@Shadower75]

Absolute pleasure mate. I'm stoked you really liked the series. Hopefully one day you will get that adv bike and take it up big red. Let me know when you do, it would be a ripper. Cheers again

[@paulp3814]

Mate you where the back bone of that trip. If it was not for you that 1190 would still be in the desert. All I can say that the best rider always has to be at the end to ensure all are ok. Well done mate

[@Shadower75]

Thanks for your comments Paul. It was a team effort out there. Hope you are having a good day mate.

[@toby7504]

An absolut fantastic experience to follow this series with you guys.. More than enjoyable. Thanks mate.

[@Shadower75]

Cheers Toby, another adv soon mate.

[@toby7504]

@@Shadower75 looking forward to that mate

[@searchingfor6thgear44]

Well done, Craig! I like the use of the compact video camera along with the GoPro's wider angles. You were right on Brendan's rear wheel in that one scene! The 690 is one my list of dream bikes. I'm looking forward to your wrap-up video(s). I'm looking forward to Brendan's (Nerb 1) too (since he's got a radiator to fix from his totally rebuilt motorcycle). You need to convince him to get you an afternoon with the 790 Adventure R so you can give a 690 rider's review! Great times. I'm glad I got to tag along from half a world away! When you get enough KZbin money, let me know when you come here to do the Trans-America Trail!

[@Shadower75]

Thanks for your support Searching for 6th Gear. The 690 is certainly a great bike. As much as I love mine I do want a 790, just need to work put the funds. I'll do a wrap-up video soon I hope. KZbin money?? Wheres that come from...lol And yes, I would love to ride that TAT one day. Heard some awesome things about it.

[@emmanuelmorgan569]

Hey Craig, Awesome series man. I've watched every single video! Well done. I seriously can't wait for the next adventure you boys get up to!!

[@Shadower75]

Hi Imah, glad you like the series mate. Working on another adventure as we speak.

[@JustTex]

Fantastic series and adventure, cheers 4 sharing it with us all sir.

[@Shadower75]

Hey Tex, cheers mate. Hope you're well.

[@Sam-mh9sz]

Well Done Guys, Great series, Loved it, dead jealous we haven't got any trails like this in the U.K. Hurry up and do another one, till then, Ride safe and thanks

[@Shadower75]

Thanks Sam, Im sure your trails over there are much greener though. Another adventure coming soon mate and this one is even bigger. Stay tuned.

[@easy4steve]

well done guys ,,,, amazing ride ,, thanks for the ride .

[@Shadower75]

Cheers Steve.

[@SKgeostrat]

Thanks for another well told adventure Craig! I am watching this after your Cape York Adventure and, although this one is great to watch, you have made great progress since 2019 with respect to editing and general construction of the videos. Good on you and I look forward to your next adventure in late 2021 or maybe only 2022.

[@Shadower75]

Awesome, thank you! Glad i have improved. Cheers

[@johnmckay5711]

Thank you for a great series john from the netherlands

[@Shadower75]

Thanks John for the feedback mate. I'm glad my vids are getting watched in the Netherlands. Cheers mate

[@lesfredericks4232]

Bloody awesome series Craig well done mate looking forward too the next one

[@Shadower75]

Thanks Les for the support mate. The next one isn't too far away. Cheers

[@bobdrakeford5731]

Craig, you did a fantastic job with your video. I felt part of your adventure (from my lounge 🤣). So good seeing the Aussie Outback from your point of view. The guys worked well together (glad Mark's outcome woorked out OK). I'm hoping your next adventure is not too far away. Keep up the great video presentations. Well done! 👍😁

[@Shadower75]

Hey Robert, thanks for your support mate over the years. The next adv isn't too far away so stay tuned mate. Hope you are well.

[@davidmorphett8997]

Awesome and thank you Craig . I am inspired . I feel a 3rd bike into the shed for this . Cheers

[@Shadower75]

Great stuff David, always room for another bike mate. Thanks again.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Excellent adventure! Good to hear that Mark was able to get his Husky through the trip as well. Awesome series of videos!

[@Shadower75]

Cheers pinkiewerewolf. Thanks for the support mate. Have a good one now.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

@@Shadower75 Cheers Craig! You can call me John or pinkie, shortens the typing. lol

[@Shadower75]

@@pinkiewerewolf Done mate, my daughter likes the name Pinkie... lol

[@pinkiewerewolf]

@@Shadower75 Thats awesome! My boss's daughter likes pinkie and my cat's name, Bosquito. Have an awesome day and tell your daughter that pinkie from the California Redwoods says hi! (I still have to watch your wrap up video. I'm trying to button up my KLR's carb with some upgrades.)

[@sebchenkooo]

just finished watching these again. damn I wanna get out there !!!

[@Shadower75]

Hey mate, fingers crossed we can all be back out there very soon.

[@brucekendall52]

Thoroughly enjoyed your coverage and yes you have a fantastic country in which to ride,thanks.JHB-SA..

[@Shadower75]

Glad you enjoyed it. Have a good one now. Cheers

[@mountainconstructions]

Sensation production Craig and to all the team really What a great bunch of mates and all with the best attitude for trips like this Has been a joy to ride along with you... If only from the comfort of our loungeroom :)

[@Shadower75]

Thanks for the comments Hugh. Comments like that make it all worth it. Cheers again mate.

[@robertkosztka184]

Mate that was the best series of videos I’ve seen in a long time got me all fired up brilliantly done! Look forward to seeing your next adventure 👍🏼

[@Shadower75]

Hey Robert, thanks heaps for the comment mate. Makes putting the effort in to film and edit all worth it. The next adventure is in the planning now. Stay tuned mate. Cheers

[@AH-cx4ur]

I enjoyed all of the videos Looked like top trip. Well done.

[@Shadower75]

Thanks A H. Have good one.

[@FinallyFastDotcom]

I understand this was a "unsupported" crossing, but lets be honest, I think you were the support the whole trip! Killer effort and great series, loved all the content from the group of you.

[@Shadower75]

Hey FinallyFastDotcom, thanks for the comments mate, really nice words. Have a good one mate. Cheers

[@danmadden1080]

Great video series. I'm over in NZ, the Simpson is on my wish list. 👍👍👍

[@Shadower75]

Hey Dav, thanks mate. One day I would love to ride your great islands.

[@aaroneasey4507]

Well done Craig and crew. Loved watching every episode. Thanks for sharing.

[@Shadower75]

Thanks Aaron, stoked that you enjoyed the series mate.

[@lostagain2992]

Great!!! What an awesome job!!!

[@Shadower75]

Thanks Lost Again. Have good one mate.

[@MTZL2323]

Thanks for the series. Great stuff!

[@Shadower75]

Cheers RubberDown

[@peterholm5558]

This made May Day. Thank's shadower 👍😁 Real Nice vid...

[@Shadower75]

Cheers Peter, stoked you liked them mate.

[@doitdan2354]

Excellent, excellent series mate! I watched them all, very inspiring and positive editing. You all should be proud!! 👍👍👍cheers

[@Shadower75]

Thanks Dan for you kind words mate. Really appreciate it.

[@MidCoastAdventures]

Great series Shadower, really enjoyed the vids 👍

[@Shadower75]

Hey Mid Coast Adventures, thanks for your years of support mate.

[@michaelbrogan6412]

awesome series -- loved this trip -- all the best guys

[@Shadower75]

Thanks Brogs. Have a good one mate.

[@chrisbartrum3201]

Great series Craig. Thanks.

[@Shadower75]

Cheers Chris, glad you like it mate.

[@LOWERCASEMAN]

Really enjoying your vids Craig, especially as I only ride on roads. You're inspiring me to give the dirt a try .... well done mate!

[@Shadower75]

Hey Dan C, that's great to hear. Good luck on the dirt mate and thank you.

[@royward8085]

great videos enjoyed them all glad you had a brilliant trip

[@Shadower75]

Cheers Roy, appreciate you comments mate.

[@gonefishn6024]

Great work on all the vids enjoyed every minute👍

[@Shadower75]

Hey Gone Fishn, glad you like them mate. Cheers

[@warrenbruce3770]

Great job, great ride, great series 👍

[@Shadower75]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@charliemccallum5660]

Top notch videos! Thanks for the effort and inspiration 🍻

[@Shadower75]

Hey Charlie, thanks for the comments mate. Cheers

[@sebchenkooo]

Awesome! great adventure

[@Shadower75]

Cheers Seb

[@markdacy6324]

Great video Craig , I enjoyed them all. It's always good to finish a bike trip riding to different places but I never minded where I rode to, it was always what happened on the ride that made the trip for me. Cheers.

[@Shadower75]

Hit the nail on the head there Mark, it's all about the ride. Thanks for your support mate.

[@TheHarley883r]

reall great !!! So well done look forward to more form ya Bro....

[@Shadower75]

Good on you mate. Cheers

[@garrycampbell1211]

Great video thanks Garry /Ireland

[@Shadower75]

Glad you enjoyed it Garry. Hope all is well over in Ireland.

[@adv-moto-rider7216]

Great trip and thanks for the time to share i know the hours you have put in to make the series.. Thanks

[@Shadower75]

Thanks ADV-MOTO-Rider, it's worth it when blokes like you appreciate it. Cheers.

[@BigBikeAdventures]

Well done mate. Terrific series, really enjoyable viewing. 👍👍

[@Shadower75]

Cheers BBA, seems we were pretty close to crossing paths out there. See you on the adventure mate.

[@BigBikeAdventures]

Shadower 75 we’ll be riding together next year mate. Count on it.

[@Shadower75]

@@BigBikeAdventures Looking forward to it.

[@TheAussieSamurai]

Just finished watching the series and I must say not only well done on the trip itself but also excellent job on the video and commentary! I only just last Saturday found out about you when I was riding the border track from Renmark to Pinnaroo and back again on my DRZ and the other guys spoke about you and your channel. glad I now know and I'm looking forward to checking out your other vids too!! cheers

[@Shadower75]

thank you mate for the feedback and welcome to my channel. Have a good one and safe riding now, cheers

[@AbidingDuder]

Thanks for letting us tag along on your amazing adventure. Very inspiring!

[@Shadower75]

Thank you for watching Abiding. Have a good one mate.

[@stephenrogers9664]

Well done guys 👍

[@Shadower75]

Thanks Stephen.

[@Chris_Z.]

Once again you have out done yourself. Thanks for taking the time during your time off to bring us this series and put it together so we can come along for the ride. Well done. Looking forward to the next one.

[@Shadower75]

Chris Z, thanks heaps for your comments mate. Makes putting the time and effort in worth it. Cheers.

[@ronaldwhite5670]

I’ve had mates like Brendog......ya never forget’em, great blokes!!!!!! A great video, thanks fellas.

[@Shadower75]

Cheers Ronald, have a good one mate.

[@jamielange5245]

Craig this was an absolute awesome series you put together well done 👍 look forward to the next one whatever that may be?

[@Shadower75]

Hey Jamie, apprecaiet the comments mate. It makes it worthwhile to put the effort in. Cheers mate.

[@stephengalway5846]

Bloody good effort look forward to next trip. Have ordered 690 although we don’t have the big distance over here in nz. Cheers 🍺

[@Shadower75]

Thanks Stephen, you won't be disappointed with the 690 mate. Might not have the distances but you certainly have the views.

[@mikektmrdr9005]

Great series and an awesome ride by all. I just found your channel a few days ago and watched all 7 videos. The Simpson looks like a great ride. I'll have to put it on my list. I was in Australia in '98' for the ISDE US team, Victoria, but didn't get to do any adventure riding. We did get to Melbourne and Phillips Island plus a few other areas. Really enjoyed ourselves and hope to get back again, next time to do some adventure riding.

[@Shadower75]

Hey Mike, thanks for coming onboard mate. Im stoked you liked the series. If you've got ISDE experience you'll love the Simpson mate. Fingers crossed you can get back here. If you need a hand with anything please let me know. Cheers again.

[@rockbiterhd]

Thanks for taking us along for the ride enjoyed ever bit of it with you blokes looking forward to the next Thanks

[@Shadower75]

You are welcome Rockbiter Hd, thanks for the support mate.

[@dynamadnessadventures205]

Awesome stuff buddy ride safe

[@Shadower75]

Thanks Dyna Madness.

[@LenTheKiwi]

Well done. Loved every series.

[@Shadower75]

Hi LentheKiwi, thanks for the support mate.

[@BMRTV]

As someone who rides only on the roads...so far, I can't stop watching. Might just have to get some 80-20 tires this next time :)

[@Shadower75]

Cheers BMRTV, hopefully you can venture onto the dirt next ride. Thanks for the support mate.

[@geddoncarcus4026]

Fantastic videos. You cover everything that needs to be shown so we can be on the trip with you. Campsites, road trip down from Sydney, overtakes, wildlife and you are always positive. Loved the series 👍

[@Shadower75]

Hey Geddon, appreciate your comments mate. Hearing that makes all the work worthwhile. You have a great day now mate. Cheers

[@stevemacca786]

Thanks Craig, you’ve done it again mate.✊🏻✊🏻

[@Shadower75]

Appreciate all your support Steve. Have a good one mate.

[@thesal308]

Fantastic presentation mate I loved every minute of it. Did a similar trip in 91 on an XT 600 from Sydney with two mates.. brought back some great memories

[@Shadower75]

Cheers the sal, glad you like it mate. Now that would have been a adventure and a half back in 91 on the XT600. That's well before the adventure craz kicked off. Well done mate.

[@thesal308]

@@Shadower75 yes mate very different time... spent a week living off twiggy sticks and muddy tap water( no bottled water back then).. no phones no gear... Just Jeans, work boots and a backpack.

[@maxdaddy6434]

Awesome!

[@Shadower75]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@andronuss]

Has deen so great to have watched the trip over the series can't wait to see what's next to come.

[@Shadower75]

Hey Andro, glad you like it mate. Stay tuned for the next one mate. This one is going to be big.

[@blooskyy7]

Well done, what an amazing journey! Thanks for sharing, looking forward to your next adventure!

[@Shadower75]

Cheers Blooskyy. Stay tuned mate as the next adventure is going to be even bigger.

[@craiglang6607]

Bloody good series mate. You’ve done such an amazing job documenting it. Absolutely inspirational!!

[@Shadower75]

Good on you Craig, stoked you liked them mate. Have a good one now.

[@bazz6670]

Good work Craig, i can see you really put a lot of work into the series . It was great you could share the journey with us all. Looking forward to see your next adventure.

[@Shadower75]

Hey Bazz, thanks heaps for the support. Comments like yours make it all worth it. Cheers again.

[@shaun8309]

Lekker man! Really enjoyed your journey. 🍻

[@Shadower75]

Thanks Shaun mate.

[@steveeastwood1615]

Absolutely enjoyed every single km!! The footage was awesome!!! Thanks for inspiring us Craig.... look forward to your next adventure.

[@Shadower75]

Cheers Steve, I appreciate you support mate. Glad it's inspired you

[@fishpest2039]

Thanks for the double-up ride Craig was great watching through the series, love the growl of the 690, spot you next time...ride safe

[@Shadower75]

Hey Fishpest Aussie, cheers for the support amte and yes, see you on the trails mate.

[@TheHornetRider1]

Awesome stuff mate! Maybe I've got some footage of you. I recorded a fair bit but you were our wingman helping us out at the back, there to help us all. Couldn't have hoped for better company and I hope we can rode together again soon. Cheers Mark

[@Shadower75]

Hey Mark, it was a great adventure and well done to you for holding your head up mate, getting your bike out and repaired then making it back to Melbourne. Great effort mate. Looking forward to our next adventure and beer mate. Cheers

[@strokenumber3]

Day 8 for you guys, day 2 binge watch for me.😁

[@Shadower75]

Nice work mate. Hope it was entertaining for you.

[@gregb2873]

My first Simpson crossing was June 2015. West to East on a KTM690 with a group of DR's. All firies from Sydney. Your excellent video captured the same locations and memories of that ride and It truly felt like I was on the bike riding it again. My second trip was actually the Great Australian Ride 2019. I remember riding day 1 from Birdsville and seeing this KTM 1190 thumping along. I did say F#$%ck me !!! I have one of those too. Crazy. I started watching the video series, noted the 1190 and thought, this is about the same time as our trip. Sure enough, Episode 4 at 27:07, there I was on my 690. 7500 kays across, then same back. 690 died 300 kays short. (ie : at 14,700 kays) Anyway, great video. Look forward to more of the same.

[@Shadower75]

Hey Greg, cheers for the comments mate. I do remember seeing you guys riding through. Im glad I captured it and I even noticed you on the 690, made mention of it too... Massive trip you did on the 690, shame about the Kato dying. What caused the failure?

[@grahamoakley11]

Thanks Craig, really enjoyed this and all your other trips...…..great job mate.

[@Shadower75]

Thanks Graham, glad you liked them mate.

[@gc1862de]

Well done guys, its an achievement for sure. Have really enjoyed the series and look forward to your next trip. Some fantastic pics at the end. Thank you for sharing

[@Shadower75]

Hi Rob, thanks for the comments mate. Glad you liked the series mate.

[@6226superhurricane]

great series, hoping for the qld border to open before the simpson shuts on the 1st of december.

[@Shadower75]

Cheers Michael, thanks for the comments mate. Fingers crossed hey.

[@brettwilliamson3455]

New subscriber here. Great trip thanks for shareing

[@Shadower75]

Hey Brett, welcome mate and thanks for your support. Cheers

[@HoraceFogsworth]

Great series, I'm looking forward to coming over from England late next month (Feb 2020) and passing through some of the areas you've been. I'll be solo and on a road bike so won't get to ride much of the tracks but am planning on spending some time in the Flinders ranges and Silverton before heading up to Brisbane.

[@Shadower75]

Cheers Keith for the comments mate. Enjoy your adventure here in Australia. You heading to some pretty awesome area that won't disappoint. It's certainly going to be hot my friend... Have a good one now..

[@jamesfleming7746]

Craig, you are truly an inspiration and getting me through lockdown in Auckland nicely. Your vids are exceptional and I love that your 50/50 sensible/ crazy attuite ::) I work for NZ's largest Suzuki & Kawasaki dealer and very luckily the Mrs has given me a year off, to go riding. So STH America here I come next year. Wanna come? :) :) Cheers James

[@Shadower75]

Hey James, thanks for watching mate and giving some feedback. Hopefully you guys are hanging in there with recent events in NZ. Hopefully your dealership is giving you a hand with your Sth America trip. Sounds awesome, trip of a lifetime. I am jealous. Cheers mate

[@pgoldys5534]

Nice work 👍 your videos are like wine getting better with age look forward to your next series/adventure appreciate your time and effort you put in.

[@Shadower75]

Cheers Pgoldys, thanks for your kind words mate. Appreciate it.

[@jarradnash1465]

Awesome work mate. loved the series. keep up the great work. Kind of sucks that it is finished to be honest... now I have no more vids to look forward to while Im stuck in this place... (work I mean) :-)

[@Shadower75]

Hey Jarrad, thanks heaps for the support mate. Stay tuned mate as I have a announcement coming soon of the next big adventure. This one is going to be epic.

[@jarradnash1465]

@@Shadower75 I get this funny feeling the bikes will be going on a boat or plane.... hahaha. Look forward to it mate. I'm in Africa (FIFO)... this place would be crazy to ride, as long as you got an AK47. LOL.

[@billcotton1551]

Congrats on completing the Simpson! This was a great video series.

[@Shadower75]

Cheers Bill, thanks for your support mate.

[@dimi2001]

Great series looking forward to your next adventure

[@Shadower75]

Hey 2 Cornered Jack, stoked you liked the series mate. The next big one isn't too far away.

[@AdventureOnStore]

Good stuff mate 👌

[@Shadower75]

Cheers XD_ADV

[@advrider7777]

Awesome series! Look forward to next . May see u there next year

[@Shadower75]

Thanks advrider777, nice knowing you like it mate. Cheers

[@australiandad5898]

Great way to end a great series. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of that, mate. Thank you. 👍👍

[@Shadower75]

Thanks Aussie Dad. Stoked you liked it mate.