Motorbike OVERHEATS on remote gravel roads in NAMIBIA [SAND IS THE CAUSE?] S2EP17

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We are finally leaving Luderitz after fixing the leaking forks on the KTM 890 Adventure R, but that's not the end of our troubles. After filling up the motorbike in Aus, we hit the sandy road towards Helmeringhausen. The struggle really begins when we can't get enough speed up and the KTM 890 Adventure R starts to OVERHEAT in the thick sand...
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@mzuribikes2499 5 ай бұрын

Stress. The brain saying 'faster' and the body saying 'no way'. Respect. Well done on the Talcum powder.

@thetravelingtortoises 5 ай бұрын

That’s what’s happening now all the time, brains says faster and body saying no… we realise we actually should go faster but its not just knowing it and doing it unfortunately 🤣 but we just going to carry on, really tortoises style now

@nostalgicbaainaar6384 4 ай бұрын

Its a pity you skipped the D707. In my opinion its the most scenic road in Namibia. It is sandy in places and rocky in others, but the views are incredible.

@thetravelingtortoises 4 ай бұрын

Yes it’s a pity, but we are honest about our skills and we decided that we did not want to risk it. When you are living like this and don’t have a place or home to go back to for fixing yourself or the bike and no backup, sometimes you need to make decisions 😊

@nostalgicbaainaar6384 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely understandable

@darrylcoomer1539 5 ай бұрын

Werner doesn't look happy today! Just keep going buddy!

@thetravelingtortoises 5 ай бұрын

Sometimes there is on of those rough days… but we will keep on going 😁 makes for good memories afterwards

@benniegerber9526 5 ай бұрын

Getting more and more envious about the areas you ride in. Namibia looks so beautiful. 👍

@thetravelingtortoises 5 ай бұрын

It is gorgeous! And if you’re ok with sand it’s probably one of the most spectacular and remote places to ride

@olis790 4 ай бұрын

We were once driving through Namibia and the place was extremely hot we had the aircon on full blast and you could still feel the heat from outside. Can't imagine having any mechanical issues in such a place, especially on a bike. Beautiful and rugged place though!

@thetravelingtortoises 4 ай бұрын

Sometimes we see the land cruisers driving past and we momentarily wish we had a car with aircon 😂 instead of motorbikes

@virgilio1355 4 ай бұрын

Well done guys good luck.

@thetravelingtortoises 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@grahamcairn8379 5 ай бұрын

You both are doing great 👍

@thetravelingtortoises 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, we appreciate it! 😁

@seanoelofse007 5 ай бұрын

Respect to you Okes..... those sand roads are no joke.... not everyone's cup of tea! ..... I'm with you Werner!

@thetravelingtortoises 5 ай бұрын

The sand is definitely not our cup of tea! Give us Rocky Mountain passes and we’re happy. But besides the sand Namibia is a stunning country, worth the struggle 😄

@tothebackofbeyond 5 ай бұрын

Well done, we were there a few years back. If you get the chance be sure to visit oom Basil at Brandberg Rest Camp in Uis ! Safe travels further, we might see you on the road somewhere.....

@thetravelingtortoises 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Don’t think we are going towards Brandberg but we will keep it in mind!

@garthwaters5756 5 ай бұрын

yep cant complain about the fine dining lol camp style , ride safe guys ❤

@thetravelingtortoises 5 ай бұрын

Definitely not complaining about that meal! Was delicious, best fancy camp food we had so far 😁

@mikebotha5936 5 ай бұрын

I guess, you really only two options - get used to the sand and ride faster to prevent overheating to the 890, or get out of dodge and head for Botswana - Either way your still living the dream. Vasbyt people, I know Namibia is tough, (I spent enough time running around there in my national service days back in the early eighties). The best part of the country is still ahead of you, Walvis bay, Windhoek, and all that beautiful area up towards Angola, the caprivi - ya nee it’s a beautiful spot.

@thetravelingtortoises 5 ай бұрын

We won’t give up of course 👍🏻😁 and Botswana Looks like a lot of sand as well! We just need to keep going

@AdventureGrampa Ай бұрын

There's just as much sand in Botswana...

@bigboysmeskii8248 5 ай бұрын

Julle moet sterk bly, moenie dat die sagte sand julle van jul adventure beroof nie. Ek weet hoe stressvol die die sand is, dis ook vir my a groot nagmerrie. Jul doen goed. Julle leef die freeman lifestyle.

@thetravelingtortoises 5 ай бұрын

Baie dankie! Ja nee ons bly sterk en geniet hom! Maar op alle adventures is daar harde dae…. Die was maar nou net een van daai dae!🤣 Maar dit is deel van die avontuur!

@danielprinsloo2917 5 ай бұрын

Well done to you both - great video

@thetravelingtortoises 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 😁

@brucekendall52 5 ай бұрын

You guys did well.Glad you are in one piece.Thanks.

@thetravelingtortoises 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! It was a tough one this Haha

@danielliebenberg7739 5 ай бұрын

Werner, jy het gewig verloor. Eet meer biltong 😂

@thetravelingtortoises 5 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 Ja dit is die stoei met die sand, two min noodles diet en die duur Namibia! Kom ons se net dit is bietjie “weight loss” vir beter sand ry! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@kokkiematematika1931 4 ай бұрын

Die Gemsbok is 'the Gemsbok' or the South African Oryx or the Oryx Gazella. It is from the genus Oryx. You will be masters of sand after this trip. So enjoy the upskilling.

@thetravelingtortoises 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Gemsbok are such lovely animals 👍🏻😊

@Thebabsdt 5 ай бұрын

What an amazing place, but very hard on the iron horses and their riders!

@thetravelingtortoises 5 ай бұрын

Definitely! Thank you 😊

@Kelahri 5 ай бұрын

Knap gedaan, daai pad is maar n uitdaging...707 is notorios...😅

@thetravelingtortoises 5 ай бұрын

Baie dankie! Ja dit was nogals n uitdaaging gewees! 🤣

@richardtustin 4 ай бұрын

Unfortunately sand driving on roads like that has to be at a higher speed not at 20 kmh. Speed gives momentum. Stand on the pegs too.

@thetravelingtortoises 4 ай бұрын

We are aware of this of course, but it doesn’t work if your mind want to do that but your body refuses! And that’s what happens sometimes. We just take it as it comes 👍🏻😊

@richardtustin 4 ай бұрын

@@thetravelingtortoises take the leap and try it. Use engine power. It goes against all instincts but works. I had similar experience crossing Australia years ago on a GS and was pleasantly surprised. When your front wheel starts hesitating give throttle. No brakes. And hand off clutch.

@ianfick1652 5 ай бұрын

Sand is moeilik,maar hoe stadiger jy ry hoe moeiliker raak dit.Ek het verlede jaar Namibië gedoen en sand is die grootse uitdaging,want dis net sand...

@thetravelingtortoises 5 ай бұрын

Dit is waar, maar gelukkag het ons baie tyd en kan ons dit vat soos dit kom. Hooperlik raak ons beter! 🤣

@COKSiNiRLiKEDi 4 ай бұрын

did u have any problem with ktm bikes? i hope u will get more happy.

@thetravelingtortoises 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, it was a bit of a rough day, but we are happy to be doing this! We don’t have much problems with the ktm’s. Nothing with the 390 so far and with the 890 it was just this overheating problem once.

@COKSiNiRLiKEDi 4 ай бұрын

@@thetravelingtortoises May Allah bring you to the beauties☀

@veiledallegory 5 ай бұрын

Yet another reason I no longer own a KTM.

@thetravelingtortoises 5 ай бұрын

We cant really complain about them at all actually 😊 yes it overheated once in +40 decrees while going through sand at 10 km/h for a long time, but I can’t fault the bike for that. But I also know that there is a large group that doesn’t like them and that’s perfectly fine. We all need to trust our bikes if we go somewhere remote and if you don’t you should switch!