Life Begins @ 60, First Ever Motorcycle Camping Solo on my Tenere 700. What I Learned.

[@jethrowingnut13]

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[@gpr2264]

Hi, great and inspiring video for us around 55 years old. I live in Mexico, an I’m planning a trip to Baja California by myself. I would love to camp on those beautiful beaches and desert. My best wishes to you and your trips. After Mexico, Australia is my second favorite country!!!. 🇦🇺🇲🇽

[@jethrowingnut13]

@@gpr2264 All the best in your adventures.

[@patwatters8205]

A few years back I met a fellow biker while out for a spin,he happened to mention that he was celebrating his 73rd birthday that very day,I said "I suppose you have been a biker most of your life".He told me he had never sat on a bike until he was 68,his first bike was his retirement present to himself.He told me since then he has ridden his bike from Ireland all over Europe to the Black Sea,through the Alps and as far as Morocco..Just shows your never too late to start....I,m 66 and bought my first bike when I was 16..

[@jethrowingnut13]

Thats fantastic.

[@GwenMotoGirl]

I’m 62. I went on my first motocamping trip a few months ago. I’m hooked, too. I’m retiring next year. I can’t wait to do some longer trips. I’m grateful to be a rider. Those were some rough trails! Well done.

[@jethrowingnut13]

That is awesome! Yes nothing like it, ride safe. Thankyou, yeah that were rougher than they look. 😀

[@GwenMotoGirl]

@@jethrowingnut13 it IS awesome! Thank you! Those trails looked rough to me! I subscribed.

[@jethrowingnut13]

@@GwenMotoGirl Thanks heaps for the sub. 😀

[@ianboyd8685]

Nice video. Refreshingly honest and enjoyable. I'm now 70, and still doing solo trips on my 790R. In South Africa. I love the solitude of being out there on my own

[@jethrowingnut13]

Thats Awesome, yeah nothing beats it.

[@darrellkinkade9205]

I'm 68 & am a DEVOUT solo rider...

[@slots1407]

@Ian Boyd - where do you camp in SA that's safe?

[@2old2dieyoung]

kzbin.info/door/bys0dK8d6ldB0uWVdk5nqQ We too love adventuring and exploring on our bikes.

[@ArvidElstrodt]

Awesome ! Also like the comments from so many other seniors ! I'm 52 now and have been motorcycle camping since I was 18 but had a pause of about 15 years due to the usual stuff with kids and all. Now fully back in the game too and loving every minute of it again ! You don't stop riding because you get old, you get old because you stop riding ! :-) Enjoy life while you can !!

[@jethrowingnut13]

Well said! 👍 Thanks for the comment

[@jimigrill]

At 42 probably one of the youngest of the bunch in the comments. Got the Tenere 700 2 years ago as my first bike ever. I had never ridden before. The confidence this bike gives on-road and offroad even with oem parts is just amazing and I can ride for hours on end. Can't wait to eventually go camping with it.

[@jethrowingnut13]

Wow, the T7 is a big bike for your first bike. Good stuff. Most people would be intimidated, by such a big machine. But you are right the handling and comfort is great. Well done. 👍

[@tindog999]

65 year old here. I have an old school RF900 sport Tourer. Biking is an awesome way to see the country. I do a 3 week tour every year . Camping out etc is a good stress reliever. Awesome to see there are guys out there of my age that still enjoy getting out there and enjoying life! Thanks for the vid mate.!

[@jethrowingnut13]

👍

[@sausagesandwichSA]

Camped my whole life and only got into motorcycles 5 years ago, camping on the bike soon followed...now almost 62 👍

[@jethrowingnut13]

Yeah can't wait to retire to do heaps more Exploration.

[@AdamSuperAC]

Im 51 and returned to riding after 20 years. Bought a 2001 XJ900s Diversion ! The cheesy grin on my mug face, is still grinning. Love it!

[@jethrowingnut13]

Good Stuff. 👍

[@LazyJack2003]

Greetings from a 63-old German and his Tiger 800 (not quite as old). The video & comments perfectly reflect what I have been doing & feeling since I started riding again after the (usual) family hiatus. Now, with the time and more secured finances available than when a student, the riding becomes more and more of a passion, much improved - at least in my case - by the increased equanimity and more relaxed attitude, that seems to come with age. Nothing to proof, no records to break. Just pure enjoyment of being out there at your own pace & leisure. Laughing about the mistakes that invariably happen and the tricks the aging body may play on you... like getting in and out of a tent becoming a challenge... Can´t wait for the great Europe trip this summer ... Safe riding to all of you "oldies"!

[@jethrowingnut13]

That has to be the best comment yet. I give it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Enjoy your Europe trip this summer, sounds awesome.

[@LazyJack2003]

@@jethrowingnut13 Cheers, mate. Yes, the trip should be great. 6 weeks, 9 countries, approx. 6.000 km. All the way from the gravelroads & serene lakes of southern Sweden to the sparkling mediterranean coast of Croatia, where I will spend 2 weeks with my family (who get there by plane.). Then by ferry from Split/Croatia to Ancona/ Italy, through the rolling hills of Tuscany onwards to picturesque Cinque Terre. From there back home via some fairytale villages of Germany, visiting friends on the way. Not so much dirt but stunning scenery anyway, with lots of alpine passes in between. Can´t wait! As you wrote: life starts @60+ ... Just pray for me that my bum keeps up, my knee does not cramp too early and my shoulder won´t hurt too much! 😉😉Ah well....

[@jethrowingnut13]

@@LazyJack2003 Im jealous. 😀

[@LazyJack2003]

Don´t be... I think your beautiful country offers some of the best riding, best scenery and nicest folks one could wish for. I spent 4 months as a WWOOFer there, ...loved it ever since. Some day I will travel Australia again , this time by motorbike. I better stop babbeling. Am getting carried away here... Be well!

[@davemartin8997]

I'm so glad I found your channel, And glad to hear that life begins at 60. At 54 that's nice to hear.

[@jethrowingnut13]

👍 I don't feel 60 most days, and I wonder where the years went, all of a sudden I'm looking at retirement options. Cant wait more time to ride.

[@64fairlane305]

60mph

[@duncanjowett5575]

Amen (I'm 55)

[@markjacquot6182]

Great video and very inspirational! After a 25 year hiatus, I took up motorcycling again at age 58. Last year At age 61 I took my first moto camping trip on my Tiger 800, and I have to say I am hooked.

[@jethrowingnut13]

Yes its hard to beat, the freedom feeling.

[@pablososin3370]

Great video! I'm 60 and did my first moto camping trip - solo - with an MT07 last summer. 7 days and 3500Km of pure bliss. I've learnt that sleeping in a camping hammock is hard on my back. That I need to pack more protein variety, and that a small chair would have been a worthy addition to my gear. Came back home very sore and tired but looking forward to my next trip. No regrets!

[@jethrowingnut13]

Sounds fantastic. Even being sore gives you a sense of achievement. Great trip. Great motor in that bike. 🤣

[@Liberty4Ever]

Here in the northern hemisphere, our motorcycling season is on hold for a few winter months so I'm living vicariously through KZbin videos such as this. Thank you for sharing. Gorgeous scenery. I'd love to visit your part of the world to experience it up close in person, but that's probably not going to happen, so I appreciate your videos.

[@jethrowingnut13]

Thanks for the comment glad you enjoyed it. You're more than welcome. I'm pretty lucky where I live and in most places in Australia. Sure we have extremes, but never Ice on the road in my area, so we can ride all year round. If anything it's the summer that can get uncomfortable here. 🥵

[@Liberty4Ever]

@@jethrowingnut13 - The older I get, the slower my metabolism and the less I'm bothered by the heat. It's one of the few benefits of senior living. 🙂

[@jethrowingnut13]

@@Liberty4Ever Yeah, I prefer the heat to the cold now days.

[@Hoglife]

I just got my first Harley on my Birthday March 18th 2022,Heritage Classic Softtail,Collectors Edition,the freedom,the beautiful sound of the motor coming out of the pipes!You are NEVER too old to purchase a Bike,Ride hard my friends

[@jethrowingnut13]

Happy birthday! Thats what its all about.

[@Hoglife]

@@jethrowingnut13 Thank you @Jethro wingnut✌️✌️

[@jethrowingnut13]

@@Hoglife You're more than welcome. 👍

[@Hoglife]

And might I add, I was 54 yo when I bought my Heritage! Ride safe

[@reneerussell7823]

Got a tiger 800 XCx a year and a half ago, my first adv bike and I have loved going on backroads. Your scenery is a match for N. California. Moto camping is quite a thing here.

[@jethrowingnut13]

Nice bike, great to hear you're enjoying ADVing. Id love to get over there again and do some riding.

[@jaygallamore562]

Great video! I just turned 66 and after spending a good part of my middle age years riding large touring bikes I also got a red & white T7 last year and returned to my off road roots. I exercise; yoga and core strength stuff along with cardio and find it really helps me feel better riding in a more demanding physical environment. You mentioned water weight, I mounted a Rotopax inside my left pannier mount so I can have water in remote camping sites. This keeps it low and I haven’t noticed the extra weight. Ride safe…

[@jethrowingnut13]

Thanks for the comment. You gotta stay fit, good work. I ride off road 5-6 hours every day, in my job, (Im a motorcycle postie on a fairly challenging route) I never feel fatigued on adventure rides. But I will have to do more exercise when I retire. I still mouitainbike when Im not riding the big girl. 😀 Good tip with the rotopax.

[@neilreid2298]

This is inspiring. Just turned 65 and have ridden most of my life. Am thinking if you blokes can do this, I ought to get back in this game. Thank you!

[@jethrowingnut13]

👍 your welcome

[@kallehagstrom-adventuresincl]

Great video! I took my motorbike license last year at the age of 47 and immediately found that moto camping is a great way to travel.

[@jethrowingnut13]

That is awesome! Ride on.👍

[@UltralightMotorcycleCamping]

I bought a G310GS for my 60th birthday. I'm semiretired and I want to replace the hiking, mountain biking and kayaking of my youth with motorcycle camping. My goal is to keep the same ultralight camping and add only a generous tool roll when I take my ultralight camping show on the road. I fit everything into a 66 liter duffel. I hope to post more videos of my moto-adventures but so far I only posted one solo overnight trip from last summer.

[@jethrowingnut13]

Still love all those other things you mentioned. Just bought an electric mountain bike, it has opened up a whole other world of MTBing. Especially closer to home, where there's no off-roading opportunities in the immediate area for motorbikes. Love it.😁

[@irishmike8218]

Nice video, it’s such a fun hobby. I started at 50 years old and am loving it. Wife bought me A T7 for the big 50. Cheers mate, happy camping

[@jethrowingnut13]

Cheer Irish Mike. That was awesome of your wife. I guess I could say I got my T7 for my 60th with the blessing of my wife, in 2020. Ive ridden dirt since I was 13, this Is the ultimate, so much to explore.

[@richardgiles2484]

Your lucky mate. I had a bottle of Jamesons whiskey for my 50th 🤣

[@JohnnyFuelMotorcycleAdventures]

Inspirational! I’m getting up there in my 50s and would like to try moto camping. It’s great to see videos like this. 🤙

[@jethrowingnut13]

Thankyou. Go for it!

[@whitedrguy6503]

Nice little story, good to see the older generation getting out and about. 👍👍 As a 61 year old who has been riding for over 40 years I still enjoy packing up the bike and getting out in the country, I also own a T7 but my god it is heavy, thankfully I also own a DR650 and much prefer it, there are times when lighter weight is better than more power, but each to his own. Thankfully there are many great roads in Australia to get lost on, and lots of tracks to test yourself on, just don’t drop the T7 in the wrong place. Enjoy many future rides as long as you can, life don’t last forever.

[@jethrowingnut13]

Yeah, Im hearing you with the heavy. Not long after I bought it I dropped it in a small washout turning around, it fell handlebars down in the ditch. I had to drag the wheels down into the ditch b4 I could lift it. I love the T7, but sort of wish I kept my Wr for more technical stuff.

[@savage22bolt32]

At age 68, in October 2021 I picked up a Honda CRF250L (pun intended). I wouldn't go any heavier than that unless I had a full time riding buddy. In 2022 I'm riding the 250 XC on the TAT in USA. According to the Honda manual, I can ride from the east coast to the west coast and back, and won't need to change the oil until I get home. Expect I'll wear out the knobbies sooner than that!

[@philclose7063]

Great video. Very informative. I'm 61 & have a red/white T7. Love the bike. Today, placed an order for a 1250GS for two-up adventure riding. Life's good!

[@jethrowingnut13]

Thankyou for the comment, yeah I was going to buy the blue until I saw the red white in person. :-) Have fun on the GS.

[@dupadupadupa0000]

Excellent. Happy to see people 60+ enjoying life to the full. Most of them just stay at home and enjoy TV with occasional BBQ in the yard... haha

[@jethrowingnut13]

Ha Ha, I do that as well (TV and BBQ). 🤣 Thanks for the comment.👍

[@0HARE]

I enjoyed ‘riding along’ on your camping adventure. I just turned 68 years old, and am looking forward to doing much the same as you. I have two adventure bikes: ‘06 Kawasaki KLR650, and a ‘21 Honda CRF300 Rally. Happy Trails

[@jethrowingnut13]

That is awesome! I've been eyeing of the 300L Rally as well for those more technical rides.

[@3goldfinger]

I turned 70 when I set out to finish what I started at 20, to see Australia. Now I have to choose between my Postie or Himalayan. 😮

[@jethrowingnut13]

Depends on how much time you have to do it. Either one will be fun.

[@captango]

At 61 I would live to do more of this but our weather is crap most of the year. 🇬🇧

[@jethrowingnut13]

Thats why there's lots of Pomms out here. 🤣🤣

[@chrismithchrismith]

Nice one Jethro: really enjoyed your vid. I started wild camping on my KTM 790 here in Scotland age 68. My tip is do not skimp on comfort: for me Thermorest pad, sheet, pillow, and quilt (not bag). I now sleep better in the tent than in the house, and I always look forward to getting out there! Have fun on your trips, look forward to seeing some more.

[@jethrowingnut13]

Thanks. Im editing another video at the moment.

[@MOTOZILIANS]

life begins at 60 love it

[@Plumduff3303]

Brilliant work I'm in my 50s I've always been a solo person...people can be such a let down

[@jethrowingnut13]

Yeah, that way you've only got yourself to blame. 🤣 But total flexibility.

[@BlackThor15]

Awesome video, thank you for sharing. I’m 50, saving to buy my dream bike and it’s videos like yours that keep me going when the tough gets tough!! Thank you again and safe rides!! 👍👍

[@jethrowingnut13]

Im glad my video helps! Yeah this is my first brand new bike in 40 years. Thanks for the comment.

[@malcolmevans585]

That's so funny, I started again at 61 ... hadn't had a bike for about 16 years ... so decided to try again and did Scotland's NC500 ... absolutely loved it... so next was Europe, then covid .... so its planned now for this year ... 14 European countries, 4000 miles in 23 days ... So am 63 now, still life left in this old dog lol 😆

[@jethrowingnut13]

Yeah covid has canned a few trips for us as well, you got to do it when you can, sounds like an awesome trip.

[@neilmackinnon3371]

Malcolm, I did much of the NC500 last September. I also added the Snow Roads through the Cairngorms and a number of routes from Simon Weir's excellent books. I am staying in the UK for 2022 but have the whole of Wales and the Crieff Cloverleaf planned, as well as an intention to try and get back to Dumfries and Galloway, which is a hidden gem with some really excellent roads and views. Also 63..... Old? Me? I am only just getting started.

[@malcolmevans585]

@@neilmackinnon3371 awesome 👌 let's keep doing it while we can, then it's a campervan with an electric bike lol 😆

[@sscbkr48]

@@malcolmevans585 and followed by an adv wheelchair. 🤣😂😆

[@peterwhyte1385]

Awsome vid man I’m 69 and still doing it on my 660 Tenere as well as riding single trax most weekends in my te 300 berg keep riding it keeps you young and loving life all over again good to see you out there hope to catch you one day Cheers Pete 👍😎

[@jethrowingnut13]

Thanks Pete, agree 100% about keeping you young. Ride safe. Ha, I traded my 660 in on my 700. The 660 was great., but I love the 700. 👍

[@uavoftexas6925]

Nice job on this video. I'm 66 and love doing the same with my T7.

[@jethrowingnut13]

Thanks 👍

[@mooseridesagain]

Great video. Makes me want to put the swag on the back of my Himalayan and hit the road! Well done - keep up the good work.

[@jethrowingnut13]

Thanks, go for it.

[@mikestedman7974]

My first was at 64 yes old. Loved it! Leaving on my fourth tour in a few weeks

[@jethrowingnut13]

That is awesome!

[@rockinrodlittle]

Started motorcycle camping last year at 57. Loved it. Great video. Thanks!

[@rockinrodlittle]

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[@jethrowingnut13]

Nice video Rob , I subbed. Thanks for the comment above. 😀

[@rockinrodlittle]

@@jethrowingnut13 you looked comfy out there. Relaxed

[@markwittenberg4350]

Thanks Jethro. That was brill. Just what I needed to see. At 54 maybe it is about time I loaded up the V85TT for a solo camping trip too.

[@jethrowingnut13]

Go For it, on the Guzzie. 😃 Yeah I had the panniers sitting there for probably 2 years before I strapped them on. Ride safe.

[@MrTmax74]

Nicely done video, thanks for bringing us along on your first Moto camping trip. Seems like you had a great time. I just picked up a used V Strom with all the goodies and good treaded tires. Hoping to dip my toes in a little bit.

[@jethrowingnut13]

Have fun!

[@MrTmax74]

@@jethrowingnut13 Will do!

[@skybluetenere]

Enjoy your future T7 moto camping rides on the off tarmac roads and tracks. I'm on a T7 too after a 20 years bike pause and I really love it again. Greetings from Germany 💙💛🏁🤛🏼

[@jethrowingnut13]

Thanks, will do! Greetings from Australia.👍

[@ralphcantrell3214]

Perhaps a water filtration system would be more practical than bottles or even hydration packs. The ability to drink or cook from creeks and streams might be a game changer. Many filtration systems are light, compact and relatively trouble-free.

[@jethrowingnut13]

Thanks for reminding me, I need to look into that for sure. I always used to drink from a stream, where it was flowing as my father did, but have since learned, this is not always safe.

[@ralphcantrell3214]

@@jethrowingnut13 I'm just starting to research them myself in an effort to get lighter. It appears that you do have to be very careful to get a really safe and effective one. Thanks for the video, and happy trails!

[@noeljbosco]

Wonderful! Thank you for putting this together! Age 54, Honda CB500X. First moto-camping trip planned in 1 month.

[@jethrowingnut13]

My pleasure! Enjoy.

[@adityarizki6683]

very nice trip. Im also very glad to read so many "youngsters" writing comments. I do solo motocamping sometimes for +/- 5 days a trip on my klx 150. Im only 158cm so cannot afford to ride bigger cc adv bikes off road solo. I do hope u enjoy motocamping n looking forward 2 c your videos. btw, I'm 70 n enjoy riding.

[@jethrowingnut13]

Yeah, those young 50 yr olds.🤣 Thats awesome, that bike sounds perfect. Guys ride around the world on 110cc postie bikes. Age is just a state of mind, ride safe. 👍

[@gavinpike9213]

Great job

[@jethrowingnut13]

Cheers Gavin.

[@daniel85mg]

Very inspiring, thanks for sharing. I'm 37 and some people tell me that i-m crazy (and stuff like that) because i want to go solo . I wish you many many good adventures !

[@jethrowingnut13]

Thanks for the well wishes. If you go to remote. places, just make sure you have an epirb or something easily accessible, peace of mind.

[@wa7215]

Every time ‘some people’ tell you ..”that i-m crazy (and stuff like that) because I want to go solo” you need to point, them, to the young Dutch Woman, Noraly Shoenmaker’s YT channel, “Itchy-Boots”..!! If ..SHE, doesn’t ..open their ‘tiny closed’ minds, about just what is possible, to do, and to enjoy, with ‘solo’ Adventure Riding, then you’ll know for sure, that ..they, truly are, a hopeless cause, and that you, are totally wasting your time, trying to convince them otherwise.! 😉👍

[@wa7215]

@@jethrowingnut13 Every time ‘some people’ tell you ..”that i-m crazy (and stuff like that) because I want to go solo” you need to point, them, to the young Dutch Woman, Noraly Shoenmaker’s YT channel, “Itchy-Boots”..!! If ..SHE, doesn’t ..open their ‘tiny closed’ minds, about just what is possible, to do, and to enjoy, with ‘solo’ Adventure Riding, then you’ll know for sure, that ..they, truly are, a hopeless cause, and that you, are totally wasting your time, trying to convince them otherwise.! 😉👍

[@jethrowingnut13]

@@wa7215 Well said, yeah, I enjoy watching itchy boots. She's at another level of solo adventuring.

[@thayekhamone2547]

Great video!!! I own a 2009 klr650 and love to go motocamping alone of course. I’m 51 looking for more adventure riding and exploring kind of breaking away from daily boring life routine.

[@jethrowingnut13]

Thankyou. Glad you enjoyed. Thats what its all about.👍

[@kevinbrennan2004]

Seems we're locals mate🙃Ridden many of those roads, and trails over the odd decade or so. Never camped though, so need to update my current ride.. BMWf800st, into something more adventurous. Looking at possibly doing OZ, next year, so ill need to get in a few practice runs/camps before i do. Thanks for posting.. Learned heaps.😀

[@jethrowingnut13]

Sounds awesome, and your welcome, can't believe the positive response to this video I had the footage sitting there for nearly a year, and got my finger out and edited it. Should have done it earlier. Cheers. 👍

[@kevinbrennan2004]

@@jethrowingnut13 You'd be surprised how many of us out there, that yearn for this type of adventure, and don't do anything about it. In essence, i think, many live their dreams, through posts like this." Ride safe, Live long friend"🌄🏍.

[@rfw700]

What a great way to have a quick trip through the Australian outback. Just sitting on my comfy leather armchair and watching it on You Tube, and all without the worry of aggresive Wombats, getting attacked by a fierce duck or even being ambushed by a drop bear. Not to mention the 66 other venomous species in Australia. The one bright side is that I have not heard of any motorcyclist being attacked by a Great White Shark.

[@jethrowingnut13]

Yeah, that duck was scary, 😱 They need to make a new Sharknado movie with sharks targeting motorcyclist. Thanks for the great comment, very entertaining.🤣

[@malcolmbarnett8324]

Great video, very interesting to see the scenery compared to the UK, Tenere looks so much easier to ride on the dirt compared to my BMW 1200GSA 🏁👍

[@jethrowingnut13]

Cheers, Cant speak for the GSA, yeah but this thing handle too good for its size. 👍

[@whittlad]

Congrats on your first bike camp trip and great footage of a beaut country👍

[@jethrowingnut13]

Thank you! 👍

[@billpacheco790]

Nice job on the video. Old guys rule!

[@jethrowingnut13]

👍

[@neilmackinnon3371]

Cool trip! Like you I discovered moto camping in 2021. I am in the UK and the dirt roads you enjoy in Australia are pretty much non existent over here, and those that exist are pretty few and far between, so my trips were all tarmac on my Suzuki VStrom 650. I did an overnight try out down to Lands End, the most Southerly point of mainland UK, and then, after a few changes to my sleeping system I did a seven day, 2000 mile trip up to and around Scotland visiting John O'Groats and then the real most Northerly point at Dunnet Head. I had an absolutely fantastic trip, enjoyed every minute and have more trips planned for 2022. Also like you, I am in my 60's, I was 63 in February. A tip on food. Over here all supermarkets have packs of precooked rice which are sealed and don't need to be kept cold, they can be heated on a camping stove with just a little water added to the pot. A tin of tuna, or some hotdog sausages sliced up and added to the heating rice make for a tasty, filling meal. All the ingredients can be carried in your panniers without the need to be kept cool. I hope you have some excellent trips in 2022.

[@jethrowingnut13]

Thanks for the food tip. Lots of options Im discovering. You to in 2022. 👍

[@ozoutdorz2584]

hey Jethro great trip and story.. look forward to your next one..

[@jethrowingnut13]

Glad you enjoyed it, Im putting the finishing touches on next 2 part adventure at the moment, shouldn't be too long. 🤣 Thanks for the sub. I subbed your channel as well, I like your seat mod. Not sure if you saw mine here, kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIrahJhujKtniNE We have the same rack. I leave the pillion seat off, and since this video, I learnt I don't need to remove screws from the rack to get my spare tubes under it, win win. Your seat is still secured with the key though, awesome job. 👍

[@oldmadandkiwi]

Mate well done ,you'll change your about water when you venture inland .it's the hardest thing to find .I have almost perished a few times in Simpson , savannah way or even Cameron's corner.I always carry 8 ltrs min .plus 10 ltrs fuel . great vid enjoy your travels.

[@jethrowingnut13]

Duly noted about water, and fuel out west. Thanks for the comment. Enjoy your travels as well.

[@Dave-sw2dm]

Better late then never. I just turned 60 and have been riding, traveling, and camping for over 40 years. I can't do today what I could do even 10 years ago. For younger people watching this video, get out and explore now. You may not be able to when you retire because of physical limitations.

[@jethrowingnut13]

👍

[@BikerBrothersBhutan]

Awesome Vidoe ! New fan from Bhutan 🙏🏻❤️🏍

[@jethrowingnut13]

Thank you 🙌

[@rockwestfahl]

You got all rolling downhill Jethro! Stay on the throttle and out of the ditch!

[@paulfranklin6747]

you can't have too good a bed, I'm 70 now, dirts a bit hard, that's what I found out doing exactly the same as you. on a bmw that weighed the same as a corner shop, I'm in Spain got an aprilia ready to go, chuffing covid! good riding mate.

[@jethrowingnut13]

Thanks for the comment. keep on riding. (Which you are 😀)

[@jaco_oosthuizen]

I love motocamping with my XT1200 Super Tenere. I also struggle to keep the weight down. Food and drinks take up a lot of space.

[@jethrowingnut13]

Totally agree!

[@BlokewithaBear]

Nice video. At 65 I did my first moto camping long weekend late last year but had to cut it short due to the approach of an impending storm. Good fun but a taller tent needed I think and it will be better in warm dry weather.

[@jethrowingnut13]

Good stuff!

[@csgodenver]

Adventure riding baby!! So much fun nice work

[@jethrowingnut13]

Yeah Baby. 😀

[@davidsmith731]

Nice video. Thank you for sharing your trip.

[@jethrowingnut13]

Glad you enjoyed it. Your more than welcome.

[@AnotherHipster]

looks like you had fun, I remember my first moto camping trip. I had some tips for you but you read my mind and answered your own points seconds later. I used to carry a week's supply of beer and some pot noodles, then it dawned on me I should just buy them in the afternoon just before finding camp for the evening

[@jethrowingnut13]

👍 Yeah, it depends on your final destination.

[@Spiderwebsider]

I was riding most of those same roads a couple of weeks ago. I ended up going bush pretty much the whole way down to Nelligen. I’m about the same age as you mate. If you ever feel like a longer 3 or 4 day ride out to Mungo or something, hit me up if you need a riding buddy. My old riding mate pulled the pin last year, so I’m always glad of a bit of company when it gets a bit remote. Cheers.

[@jethrowingnut13]

Cool thanks for the offer. Ill let you know. Cheers

[@jeffstinchcomb9480]

Great trip and film. Congratulations!

[@jethrowingnut13]

Thanks Jeff, I'm glad you liked it.

[@Porsche996driver]

Nice riding to celebrate! How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you were ha. Great vistas of those cliffs and waterfalls! 🐨 Greetings from SoCal 🇺🇦

[@jethrowingnut13]

Thanks for the kind comment.

[@fabioasterix750]

Still young. 48. Just got my first bike. Being this young a chose a slightly littler one. The 500x.

[@jethrowingnut13]

Practically a baby. 🤣 Nice choice of bike . Ive been riding since I was 12, the T7 is definitely not a first bike for anybody in my opinion.

[@ianjames3078]

Nice video fella. Too freakin’ wet and cold to camp over here in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 other than about two days a year, but I guess we don’t worry about things crawling in our tents that you might? Keep up the good work, stay safe and most of all…..live life 👍

[@ianjames3078]

And a SUB 👍

[@jethrowingnut13]

Thanks heaps Ian.

[@jethrowingnut13]

🤙 Been wet for most of the summer here, extensive flooding the whole bit. A few years ago we were rationing water. The weathers gone mad.

[@rickrides8352]

Great video! A bit jealous about thorse roads and views you have there - there's not much offroading here in the Netherlands. I have a GS1200 for solo/duo camping trips (and also a jeep+trailer for family camping) and I feel the same what you said about taking the bike instead of all the trailer-stuff. You've got a subscriber ;-)

[@jethrowingnut13]

Thanks heaps for the comment and the Sub. Yeah we're pretty lucky.

[@colinevans5818]

Awesome video dude ! Age is no limit. I’m going to do my first bike camping trip in a few weeks here in the UK . Thanks for sharing

[@jethrowingnut13]

Have fun!

[@duncanjowett5575]

Hi from North Yorkshire. Where you off to for your first trip? I used to live near Edinburgh & could get home from work of a Friday, sling the kit on the bike & be putting my tent up in the Highlands by mid evening. Miss that.

[@mart7404]

Fun video. Going to do the same this summer in Colorado. I tried for two years now to find a T7 for sale but in the States they are few and far between. Count yourself lucky. I ended up with a Moto Guzzi V85TT. Not as capable off road but I really like it so far. Someday hopefully I can ride on your continent. Cheers mate.

[@jethrowingnut13]

Yeah, I was lucky when I got mine, they all but sold out not long after. Any bikes a good bike. The Guzzi looks great

[@Motoguzzi750]

Made me homesick mate. I'm from the Central Coast, grew up riding trailbikes. Now in the UK, tour on a Guzzi 750.

[@jethrowingnut13]

Sounds Good, enjoy.

[@jethrowingnut13]

Thanks for the Sub. Scott.

[@hoodlum1107]

Nice video, I turn 50 this year and am going to give Moto camping a try. I'm in Sweden though so it's colder but for the most part our wildlife won't try and kill you! My bike will be a 2nd hand CB500x, can't wait!

[@jethrowingnut13]

Sounds good.

[@rafaell1774]

Thanks for very useful video. I didn't know we're carrying so much weight in that luggage...I'm camping several times per year and only using hotels when missus decides to join the ride. Great hobby and lovely time with nature. Enjoy!

[@jethrowingnut13]

You too. 👍

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

Nice man, I also have a Tenere 700. Im glad you are getting out there no matter what your age.

[@jethrowingnut13]

Yeah I love the thing.

[@MotorcyclesOffroad]

@@jethrowingnut13 I did a 450mile (mostly offroad) 4 day camping trip on mine last fall.

[@jethrowingnut13]

Nice. I like your channel. I got out for a nearly 700km weekend one night camp a few weeks ago with a mate, but all it wants to do in Australia is rain this Summer. Its hard to get out. As you know the T7's not much fun in Clay/Muddy conditions.

[@mtscott]

Nice video…thanks for sharing. Liked your comment “pick a family friendly spot for my first trip”. I have a slight concern about trouble when I am solo. Not sure if it’s justified or not! Water carrying is an issue. But you don’t want to be stuck out with none in Oz! 🥵 Great to see the Aussie animals at the campsite. 👍🏻😁

[@jethrowingnut13]

Yeah they coexist with the campers. Although a few years ago some idiots decided to turn some of the Wombats into road kill, it was on the news, not sure if they caught them sick bastards.

[@DodgerMohr]

Well done. Great video. Never too old for Adv Camping Trips. You’re taken the right approach to setting up your camping kit, I’ve been on a few trips & found I’m constantly upgrading gear for camping. The biggest problem with motorcycle camping is storage capacity, hence most of your gear needs to be compact & lite. Working out that perfect kit will vary from person to person, I like to travel with minimal gear. Anyway looks like you had a great trip, beautiful area, spectacular scenery plus nice motorcycle. 👍🇦🇺🏍

[@jethrowingnut13]

Thanks for the great comment agree 100% with all of it.👍

[@albertiiaxalan4529]

Thank you for sharing this! I’ve always wanted a T7 but a little too scared because of the seat height. Im 5’10” too. Is it an intimidating bike? One day i hope to go motocamping too! Ride safe out there

[@jethrowingnut13]

It does feel large when you sit on it in the showroom, for the first time. Best to have a test ride first if you're in a position to. I recently lowered the front by 10mm and it does feel to have made a positive difference, just manoeuvring at stand still. Its a fantastic bike, I still love it. Thanks for the comment.👍

[@perfectmotoadventurespaulf1968]

Enjoyed your ride . I'm started at 60,but a bus tended lol .

[@jethrowingnut13]

Thanks. Do you have a busted tendon ?

[@perfectmotoadventurespaulf1968]

@@jethrowingnut13 jeez. What the hell was I saying?

[@perfectmotoadventurespaulf1968]

I guess I said.... But a blue one. Lol

[@jethrowingnut13]

@@perfectmotoadventurespaulf1968 🤣🤣🤣

[@cfrias99]

Beautiful scenery

[@jethrowingnut13]

Thankyou, yeah, sometimes I take it for granted.

[@jethrowingnut13]

Thanks for the Sub, Chris Mc. from Work. 👍

[@slots1407]

Nice to see a camp chair there. Sitting on the ground after 60 sucks. (I'm 62).

[@jethrowingnut13]

Yep, not too heavy or big, worth it. Thanks for the comment, Steve. 👍

[@den2ofoz]

Nice and subbed. Started at 54. Just a year ago. Yep! And, my next bike is an adventure bike.

[@jethrowingnut13]

Awesome, thanks for the Sub.

[@raonagesh]

love your spirit. Keep riding...

[@jethrowingnut13]

Thank you! Will do! 👍

[@Petehcs100]

Or 65.. Nice to see some of Oz, thanks.

[@jethrowingnut13]

You bet. More to come. 👍

[@Buckarooskiczek]

Great video! So much beauty to see there and you did a good job giving us a taste. Makes me want to set my sport bike aside and do some real touring on an ADV. Sure would be cool to do it down under! By the way…That number (69) isn’t a problem at all…😎

[@jethrowingnut13]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment. 😀

[@briantheminer]

Well done for just doing it. My gear probably weighs twice as much, but no off road for me, You learn to just take what you need then , I go for comfort and a few extras 😂

[@jethrowingnut13]

Nothing wrong with comfort. 👍

[@ADVBrett]

Outstanding video Jethro, how good is that backyard of ours!! I still haven't head out on a motocamping trip yet so this is a great inspiration!! Will be following your journey and hope to see you on the roads!

[@jethrowingnut13]

Sounds great! 👍

[@DKADV]

Cracking trip mate, that’s what adventure riding is all about!! Keep the content coming 🤙

[@jethrowingnut13]

Thanks DK I subbed to your channel a while ago, I enjoy your content as well, Cheers. 👍

[@alanreilly9056]

Hi Jethro, I live in the Blue Mountains and I am 65 years old My bike is not as sophisticated as yours I only have a Royal Enfield Himalayan but it does the job and I go for rides and camping myself Any idea what caused your headstock clamp nut to come loose?

[@jethrowingnut13]

Awesome, great to hear it, any reliable bike will do hey. Not sure about the Nut, but I think it has happened to others. When I got home I put a socket and torque wrench on it and Id have to say its the tightest Ive even done anything up in my life. From the manual its Steering stem nut M22 148 N·m (14.8 kgf·m, 110 lb·ft)

[@calmanny]

Hello from central California, Great video your country looks awesome.

[@jethrowingnut13]

Hey, thanks! Your country looks awesome as well, was in California in 1981

[@Motourev]

Great views, great content, great editing, great commentary, in general you nailed it. Look forward to more content and deffo subbed ❤️🤘🏻

[@jethrowingnut13]

Thanks for the awesome comment, there's 2 links to other moto camping video at the top of the comments, currently editing a camp we did in early Feb. Cheers for the sub.

[@peterhewitson71]

Hi Jethro , I feel you are of the same mind as me I am 64 and have a similar channel , I do a lot of motorcycle camping plus other stuff , I have Subed to help you get the magic 1000 keep the shiny side up and best of luck with the channel . Pete Western Australia

[@jethrowingnut13]

Hi Peter, thanks for the sub, I've been at 1K subs and 4000 Watch hours but not at the same time.🤣🤣 I subbed you as well and I'll check your stuff out. 👍

[@in2ADV]

Good on you for giving it a go! :-)

[@jethrowingnut13]

Thankyou. ☺

[@robedmunds7163]

Good on you. I started motocamping at 60 as well. Never forget your noodles and Immodium 🤣

[@jethrowingnut13]

🤣🤣

[@volkerrath8409]

Great vid. Love the area. Where were you at 7:20, the technical climbs?

[@jethrowingnut13]

Thankyou. North of Yalwal Rd on Power Access Trail N. Near the powerlines.

[@D9VO]

Does Jethro "Wingnut" have massive ears? - The question which drew me to this video went unanswered. However, I was not disappointed! Great vid 😁

[@jethrowingnut13]

Medium sized, but still didnt stop me getting the nick name. 🤣 Glad you enjoyed it.👍 What was the question?

[@D9VO]

@@jethrowingnut13 It was the question about the ears! Ha ha Keep smashing out the fun vids and I'll give 'em a gander every now and then :-D

[@jethrowingnut13]

@@D9VO Ha ha . No worries.👍

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

A air pillow, Wine cast or one ☝️ bottle, yes a camel back for water and one small water container to use for cooking . Paper plates ( throw away after each meal ) wraps - for lunch not much room they are flat .other then that pretty good 👍 for your first time ,you obviously done ✅ your research.

[@jethrowingnut13]

Yeah, you've got to love KZbin. 😀

[@Irrumbuman]

Beautiful ride n falls mate, rider from Midwest.

[@jethrowingnut13]

Glad you enjoyed it