Mud takes Grit: Watagans Guided Tour Part 1

[@johnny9895]

"3-2-1...go!" 🙈 All that muddy horror had been way too tough for me, but Liz does it with a smile 💪👏 And nobody needs to believe how hard it was, cause it is clearly visible !!!

[@pigeonpallz1733]

I very much enjoy your videos ! My son and I are pretty new to adventure motorcycle life and it feels like you guys are relatable. I don't at all mean any offense or judgment on your riding ability. You both keep getting up and keep going and I think that's the best part . Thank you for sharing your time

[@grantluscombe7705]

Liz someone owes you a bloody good dinner and champagne for putting you through that !

[@RidingOnEggshells]

Liss: I got Rissoles and a schooner of beer. What more could a girl ask for?

[@MrKendemang]

I so look forward to the vids from you two! thank you, made my friday! :)

[@RidingOnEggshells]

Thank you that's really nice!

[@shravanbhagat8223]

Very toughest & slippery road i telling you seriously you guys are amazing. ...👍

[@Null-zp3or]

You take that back!! You never disappoint your viewers. Just lettucing you know. 12:02 woo woo woo (Sorry gotta call it again) I'm a huuge fan of those chirps.

[@TheBorderRyker]

That was some hardcore terrain. Colour me impressed! 🏍💨

[@KLRmurdercycle]

Wet clay is the worst thing to ride or 4x4 on. It's like bare ice. Not sure if all the complaining was edited out,😆 but you guys are troopers😍

[@RidingOnEggshells]

Liss: It wasn't my favourite day. But I really felt like my mud riding had come along a lot after that weekend.

[@Bowlin01]

Tough trails, even before you add the muddy, slippery conditions, well done to you both. Definitely a case of "type 2 fun" at some point but hugely rewarding when you've done it. 👍👍

[@RidingOnEggshells]

I've never heard of Type 2 fun before but after having googled it then yes, absolutely! And thanks for introducing me to a new concept.

[@antoniocoutinho511]

Hi! Bloody trail,... Mud trail! Wheels always slipping. It's hard riding and keeping the bike in the right position... Glorious moments Liss and Harry. I wich the best weekend, stay well. Cheers!

[@RidingOnEggshells]

Thanks good to see you again Antonio!

[@FrancoisPeens]

Riding in mud and sand is a typical catch 22 situation. Both are best ridden with a constant, moderate pace, but to get your mind to agree with that and do it, is so much harder when you don’t have the confidence required, which makes learning to ride through mud and sand so much harder than it needs to be. Great effort, keep it up and thanks for the video.

[@RidingOnEggshells]

Yes you get the feel that going any quicker would be suicide then you do it and everything just gets easier.

[@benderbender1233]

more dirty motorcycle fun! ✌😘 u 2 never disappoint!

[@theother2legsnheartbeat.423]

I feel your pain liss. I ride enduro with some blokes who've been riding a long time. I am 10 years older , and I've only been riding a very short time. I really really struggle on these rides, but to the it credit, these boys wait for me, and drag me thru. It really is character building.

[@Nerb1]

If you dont mind me being "one of those people"... get plank, not more than 150mm wide, and ride over it slowly sitting down, then slowly standing up and then faster standing up. Work out which is easiest. Riding ruts and narrow ridges is 100% a confidence thing. I can see Liss has more than enough ability, but starts thinking it looks hard. I'd really like to see you practice a plank ;) And remember, you only slip downhill. Cheers, from your friendly observer.

[@RidingOnEggshells]

Nerb! Thank you yeah we did that exercise when we did trials, I think you might be right. Back to basics!

[@wrinklyrider]

Love the random guy walking with the umbrella !

[@danielphilips2226]

Oh Lizzy, 100%, 200%, ur the goods girl. Excuse if sound like a know it all. Great skill, great guts, what an attitude, you can do anything young lady, once u find your limits. I know that ground well, grew up there, know that bike, got one. When that clay gets wet we stay home, it's just trouble. But you got down and dirty. Bouquets to u. Stay Upright. Best wishes.

[@billcotton1551]

Great episode! That one section was insane! I like how it fadedto black at the end like the Sopranos.

[@RidingOnEggshells]

Liss: Thanks Bill! We didn't even keep in the part where I tried to follow Harry's line and immediately fell into a ravine. It was so slippery.

[@deanhunter6206]

Yeah. Nah! When the mud is like that, I don't play anymore. Experience is great. You too will use that knowledge in future.

[@2WheelFreak]

Well done guys! 👏👌 Both of you did well in that mud, nightmare! 😖 I completely understand from my last outing, just a little mud caused the front wheel to wash out, the rear to fishtail and get stuck. Good job and yes, just keep pushing on! 🙌

[@RidingOnEggshells]

Thanks! I'll have to take a look at yours see what we can learn

[@2WheelFreak]

Riding On Eggshells you won’t learn anything from me!!! 🤣🤣 I’m rubbish, you guys are way better!

[@antw3565]

The other day I went to have an afternoon nap but didn't feel really tired. Through perseverance though I pushed through the awake barrier and slept for an hour.

[@RidingOnEggshells]

Well done! I suspect you're joking but I do think that getting enough sleep and having the odd nap is bloody important!

[@ajames1585]

One fine day in the middle of the night. Two dead men got up to fight. Back to back they faced each other. Drew their knives and shot each other.

[@deanmaguire9773]

Yo guys excellent off road vid looks like it was very hard work l really enjoyed it thanks hope Liss got some fuel anyway guys take care and be safe and see you in next vid for more adventures cheers from u.k biker Deano 🏍👍

[@RidingOnEggshells]

Thanks Deano, good to see you again!

[@themightycrfs5491]

Hi Guys Love your spirit and determination Please come to the UK We would love to meet up with you both and show you how bad we are at off roading 🤣 keep making these videos as you are showing the world that it really doesn't matter how good you are It's about having fun 👍 onwards and upwards 😁

[@RidingOnEggshells]

Well we do still want to ride there we're just waiting for this vaccine!

[@andresantos1889]

Hey I really liked the format of this episode, with his comments. Was kinda interesting lol. Cheers guys!

[@RidingOnEggshells]

Liss: Thanks Andre, that's really nice of you to say. Harry loves psychology and all that stuff, so good that was appreciated.

[@TheSkskitey]

Very muddy trails and out of your off road abilities , mine too but a good attempt :-)

[@RidingOnEggshells]

Liss: With the drought not seen much mud to practice in the past. Last few months have been a different story. Definitely felt like we improved by the end of this weekend, but still a lot to learn when it comes to wet clay.

[@phalaja1]

You could be vapor locking. If the fuel line is to close to the cylinder head and it’s heating up when you’re struggling, the fuel could be creating bubbles in the line which makes it seem to run out of fuel. Had a Kawasaki that use to do that on really hot days or when I was whipping the hamsters.

[@GORidingADV]

Awesome muddy adventure. Liss, I don't think I mentioned before but you are a great rider and you have my respect. Harry is O.K. lol Keep it up guys and Safe Rides. Harry, describe Normal?

[@RidingOnEggshells]

I guess... I dunno, note that you ask normal sounds boring.

[@MrEtnorb]

Fuel cap filter sock is a good idea. Tassie company Profill Australia

[@RidingOnEggshells]

Cheers for the suggestion!

[@jimwms1able]

Looks like you finally have a great bike to ride and ride you are! Congrats!

[@zrx1100zz]

Tire choice, air pressures and gearing when it gets technical/slick

[@48hourstolive]

Well done you two.

[@bobdrakeford5731]

"Learnings" - carry more fuel? Another great video! Thanks for the watch. Harry's Philosophy? or is it, preparing for the ride ahead. It's an adventure either way. 👍😁

[@RidingOnEggshells]

And it's the adventure we're after! Thanks Robert.

[@silktvPDR1]

The easy fix would have been put petrol in to start with Harry was naughty letting you go with an "egg" cup of fuel .. you win 👍

[@bumblingfool]

Harry seems to have a bit of the Zen thing going in his musings.

[@markssmallengines3542]

Momentum and the confidence of standing up shifting body weight on thoes trails is a good skill to learn but good bloody job well done 😀. My fuel line is routed the same way too, I belive you can turn the inlet on the carb but I get worried I will snap it off lol.

[@RidingOnEggshells]

Yes the Biker Bits channel where he did that got me worried it was going to snap too!

[@stephenrobinson9693]

If I am going out into an unfamiliar area I carry a litre of spare fuel in a metal fuel bottle, it really can save you in similar situations to yours in this episode. 'Keep the knees in the breeze' 👍🏻

[@RidingOnEggshells]

Liss: Hey Stephen. We were only 20 kms from a petrol station, and as we always ride together we don't have the same worry about fuel etc. But so pleased to have found out about having no reserve now!

[@mikeeger7581]

That’s why I use a clear colored fuel line and glass in line fuel filter on my 79 cm 400

[@carlbernsen1290]

Fuel problem could be a bit of crap in the carb, blocking the idle jet. Once had sticky mud so thick under the front (low) mudguard that it jammed the wheel solid. Didn’t have the right tool to remove it so I had to stop and clear it with a stick every 20 yards. Fun fun fun.

[@RidingOnEggshells]

Thank you yeah that was my first thought

[@mikeeger7581]

Clear glass and metal in line fuel filter that unscrews so I can change the filter when I SEE IT IS DIRTY

[@theashtons1]

Great adventures again, Liss try standing on pegs and lean back a little when riding mud and a little more throttle, may help out. Also if need to do u-turn on trail you can put side stand down lean bike over on stand lifting wheels and spin it around in bikes own length.

[@akashsinghal5724]

Your voice seems like cafe racer tv

[@johnburgess5534]

I don't believe that was the FUN ride you'd hoped for.

[@gardy6897]

Hi guys, love watching your videos. How do you mount your cameras?

[@RidingOnEggshells]

We might do an episode on this soon, but for now: I made a chin mount with Sugru. I think chin mount is the best for safety and the best viewing angle you can get.

[@gardy6897]

@@RidingOnEggshells Thanks for that, I ended up going with the Proshot. seems to work well so far.

[@brendenvosper7772]

Bit over geared and unfriendly tires made that much harder than it could have been. Though the skills would be improving quickly.

[@markl8043]

God I hate mudd! The best thing that helped me was changing from 50/50 dirt tire to a 80/20 on my long gone klr 650

[@phalaja1]

I miss your Himalayan.

[@RidingOnEggshells]

Yeah we do too a bit

[@rhodedwards7336]

Liss, please stop praising Harry up. You're the Heroine in these tales. I mean, what sort of bloke would take their partner out in those conditions? Great effort to get back to the Pub

[@guyon2wheels808]

Mud first, sand second. But mud is my biggest nemesis. I'm always trying to get the hang of riding in it, but it beats me more than I beat it. 😡😫😱

[@RidingOnEggshells]

Liss: If you keep going, I think you still win. Even if you do look a bit stupid.

[@martinpepper9960]

Although the DR I'm sure is a wonderful machine, wouldn't Liz be better off on a 200-250 and some proper off-road training from an expert? With minimal experience I'd even consider an older 125-200 4 stroke until the confidence builds. I realize it won't work too well for motorways but... Lighter weight would make it easier< ergo, more fun.

[@RidingOnEggshells]

Liss: We don't have a garage, or a car, so we can only have one bike that needs to distance travel at highway, pack heavy enough for extended touring, and is capable off road. DR650 is a solid allrounder

[@geoff9614]

Why did you start the day so low on fuel ?

[@RidingOnEggshells]

Liss: There was still quite a bit left in the tank and we only had a 50k run mapped. Worked out for the best because I'd hate to find out I can't use my reserve fuel when I actually need it.

[@thekingoftheworld9553]

Never give up! Never surrender!

[@RidingOnEggshells]

So true!

[@brianarnoldsmeiring7225]

Deary me what a slippery and wet trail in this episode. Your videos have become crystal clear. You really deserve to have many more people subscribed. Well done !! Have fun. Ps Remember to fill your tank before you do the trails !!!

[@RidingOnEggshells]

Liss: Yeah, we only had a 50k loop planned so thought it wouldn't be a problem. And definitely the right time to find out you've got a problem at least...I think we were looking for an excuse to get out back to the pub anyway

[@davidhanger5795]

What is "normal"?

[@RidingOnEggshells]

I dunno really... It sounds boring now that I think about it

[@davidhanger5795]

@@RidingOnEggshells your videos are never boring. Keep up the awesome work.

[@clintroberts2306]

Wrong headliner on KZbin video-----Should have been-- "Fighting for Meters"!!#!

[@paulmontagner6360]

Take a gold pan with you where your at much to be discovered gold that is