Great Northern Adventure - Part 1 | Melbourne to Yunta

In part 1, we escape the clutches of the cold Melbourne winter and start our journey North. Even though it is the most boring part of our whole trip, we still manage to have some fun and see some sights along the way.
Thanks to Motoz for supplying the team with tyres, Giant Loop for a discount on bladders and Zarkie for my fancy new jacket!
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[@waynekerr8003]

Never has there been as much hype about a series release since Seinfeld

[@aspirationalbiker1923]

Unashamedly cheering for Mark to make it through unscathed with his bike in one piece

[@yorkchris10]

I've been to Broken Hill, but didn't remember the railway. I see BHP news often enough, but didn't realize it stood for Broken Hill Proprietary Ltd. The rail map says the line is used for passengers, but then it also shows an operator going to the tip of Cape York on water.

[@MrAusadventure]

Having just returned from this area, I thought I'd better open the tab I've had sitting here for a long time and finally watch the series! A dose of Covid has helped give me the time as well! A lot of the roadhouses out there are still closed, just electronic fuel options, no food. The Line Of Lode lookout is well worth the stop, it was windy as when I was there, 135 years of mining so far (world's longest continuously running mine) with approximately 80 years left in it! That place for sale in Silverton is a cafe now. I liked Silverton, found it fascinating. I went through the Mad Max museum, there was a LOT in there! I had to stop at the famous pub for lunch too. I was looking for a SAS sticker on that South Australia sign at Cockburn (Yes, I had a giggle at the name too) but didn't see one. There's now a MrAus sticker on it though. 🤣 Great stuff mate, I enjoyed that! Glad I watched it after being there!

[@MVDBR]

Awesome mate glad you've found time to start editing already, looking forward to part 2 👌

[@thesal308]

You are one of the best vlogers on KZbin mate.

[@TheGravelBadger]

Absolutely brilliant!!! And Tom has only just uploaded the ORR vid! 😂

[@SuperDolemite1]

This looks like some interesting viewing.

[@TheGardenSnake]

Love it

[@NomadSweden]

Great stuff! Looking forward to be a digital pillion on this ride.

[@brianboys9015]

So cool

[@scottieray]

Looks like good times. So odd though to hear someone heading North for warmer weather.

[@McFirsty]

Man it is so green out there compared to when I was there a few years ago, looks like a completely different place... glad the videos of the trip have started !

[@Nerb1]

Everything was very green!

[@Astonvanquishs]

Boy it's so good to see all of you having another adventure!!! I can't wait to see the next video! And the next one! And the one after that!

[@Nerb1]

I cant wait to edit them! There is some cracking stuff on this trip!

[@jefftaswelder9154]

Living the dream Mate , living the Dream 😁😁 cant wait for p2 🍟🍺

[@robpinter5431]

Great to see Tom riding with you again on the WR.

[@sausagesandwichSA]

One down and looking forward to more...and yes SA is great 👍

[@billcotton1551]

Can't wait for the next one Nerb! Sorry the Mad Max museum was closed ,would have loved to see what was in there.

[@wazza33racer]

those poor wR250'S are still rolling..........LoLz. My uncle was in the Variety bash this year, and they had a 1500km detour to get round the wet roads......... I was fox shooting in the Mallee this winter, and it was super green, great times. The line of load reserve in Broken Hill , is part of the old MMM (triple M) mine, I was in there in the 1990's when they scrapped its buildings. Pulled out a 35 ton ball mill on a road train for Newcastle. there was a massacre at Silverton during WW1, two turks opened fire on the picnic races. A posse hunted them down, and shot them dead.

[@toby7504]

The end of a long wait 😊😊🇳🇴🍺

[@mrwill1969]

Awesome video , looking forward to P2 .

[@snills]

So great to wake up to thiS! Cant wait for the rest

[@paulyC]

Great video. I like the narration overlay. The maps are helpful.

[@brentbat]

Wow... 13 days and still no part 2.... Expectations are rising.... I'm guessing this is going to be in Dolby 5.1 surround sound or perhaps Imax 3D ;-)

[@allenhuling598]

Off to a great start, and cool that nobody is seeing undue wear on their off-road tires so far! Looking forward to the rest of the series! Cheers!

[@traviswalker-restrepo]

Good entre for what’s to come

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Good start. Nice to be out of the rain and into adventure country.

[@JustTex]

Co burn with a silent ck in the middle..... that can't be right, never heard of a silent ck before. Good video sir , I'm sure it will get ever better as you go along. Cheers 4 sharing sir.

[@gregbrown5473]

Grate job Nerb go the mighty WR250R’s 😀

[@AusMoto]

I've been looking forward to this one!

[@ADVBrett]

Mate that was so good, bring on Part 2!!

[@MotoSwagger]

...aaaand the journey starts... excellent mix of machines, surprised there is only one T7 - waiting with baited breath for the next exciting episode!

[@stephenhadley2490]

I liked this before I watched it I was so excited!

[@reganrides]

Great to see this series kick off looking forward to seeing all the sites and antics along the way..

[@Sum4Seb]

Great video! Nothing beats being out on the adventure itself. Can't wait to see what you guys got up to in the rest of the series. *T4S*

[@brucefleming1743]

Excellent video can’t wait for the next 👍🇦🇺

[@castrejo67]

been looking forward to this since you announced it , bloody awesome :) cheers

[@brentbat]

Hey Nerb We’ll done with episode 1. Nicely put together. I look forward to the next episode… especially as you are now getting into “the good stuff”.

[@muddyfilms2632]

Great 1st video, looking to seeing the rest. Thanks for sharing. Makes me keen to just take off on the bike!

[@jpwerth8610]

Oh yeah, been looking forward to this! Looking great so far. Ps, go ballistic with the video lengths. The longer the episodes, the better!

[@furmanb]

Looking forward to the video series Nerb... You guys should have gone thru Mildura while the Hattah Desert Race was on the 1st weekend of July. Great event, you'd enjoy it 👍

[@Nerb1]

Our timing was to be at Finke for the race. Unfortunately we cant do everything :( I should go to the hattah race one day. I will be at the sunraysia race in September!

[@tonyrdr7207]

Amazing trip been hanging out for to see what you got up to. The bikes look great.🍿

[@in2ADV]

Awesome stuff Nerb! Looking forward to the next one :-)

[@Nerb1]

Thanks!

[@in2ADV]

@@Nerb1 Now, where's the next one??? 🙂

[@Shonky155]

Awesome series Nerb. Do you have a link on maps to your route? Maybe I missed it.

[@wobblysauce]

Knowing the range of the smallest tank/worst economical, funny how some forget about that. Dad spec with Tom.

[@RegularJon]

I love these big trip videos! I'd give anything to be able to come with you someday!

[@Nerb1]

If you want to buy this 701 I have in the shed and follow up with a plane ticket..... let me know ;)

[@RegularJon]

@@Nerb1 as it happens, me and my girlfriend are heading to Australia next year for a while! 🤭

[@Nerb1]

Feel free to let me know when youre here.... I may or may-not be around ;)

[@RegularJon]

@@Nerb1 I certainly will! I've got at least a year to play with out there! 😁

[@internet155]

blessed

[@phil6347]

Shame you didn't let your tyres down a bit more, and you may have noticed a big difference traction, That would have been good comparison, Maybe if all else fails. Great hill 👏 climb but..

[@Nerb1]

I think this comment was for the other video? Although it does give you more traction, that hill climb was only 1km long in a full day of riding. It really isnt worth letting the tyres down only to pump them up again 1km later.

[@Peteslife]

BTW, those crocs at the end are not the offroad version they are more like the SUV that soccer mums have.. There is a version of crocs with much more grip on the sole and adjustable back straps.

[@Nerb1]

Croc technology is improving every day!

[@WagsOutback]

What a epic run, fun to watch, well done. Hey those Komine pants, have they much abrasion proof? Cheers

[@Nerb1]

The same as most textile pants.... a few meters of asphalt is all I would give any textiles. They have knee and hip pads.

[@WagsOutback]

@@Nerb1 Thanks, not much info on them out there, their marketing video on them is useless. You are going to have to fix that :-) Cheers...

[@WagsOutback]

@@Nerb1 Yep, cheers.

[@Peteslife]

You went to Mundi Mundi lookout, but the famous MM crash corner is a little further out west about 500m.. Plus had you gone past that to the reservoir there is a little lookout there that you can see the white tents of the preproduction of MM5. Also, the MadMax museum wont let you video or take photos in the first room.. But its a big shame you got there on Monday when they are closed. I did the same to the Bathurst track museum thats only closed on Tuesdays, the day I was there. I was in Broken hill mid May 2022 which was about my 10th time to BH.. Love going there..

[@Nerb1]

We did do down around the corner. Tom took some wheelie footage down there. But we didnt go to the reservoir. Its going to be a very green looking MM5!

[@Peteslife]

@@Nerb1 apparently they will use CGI. They were not going to go to south africa again.. that was a big expensive mistakes.

[@itchyscratchy8216]

Ok Nerb . This is of topic but what is a smoko ? Is that Australien for smoke break? I am listening to Australien band called the The Chats. Love the vids Nerb thanks for making them 👍👍🍻

[@Nerb1]

Yes! Smoko is usually a work break... morning tea or afternoon tea. I just listened to The chats for this reply. I hadnt heard them before. Sounds like someone good to see at the pub! Ive been reliving some of my youth with an english band... Megadeath.

[@itchyscratchy8216]

Agree good sound 🤘

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Excellent video Nerb 📹, such a great place to ride 👌.. do you find the T7 seat uncomfortable at all...?. After 2 or 3 hours I find it to be numb bum time..even with a sheepskin! Cheers Steve

[@Nerb1]

Not at all. I find it absolutely fine.... but all of our bums are different shapes

[@AussieDazza]

Great video mate, but I reckon the fuel bill would have been around $38 000 .. 😁😁

[@Nerb1]

not far off! 12000km at 5.5L/100 at $2.50 a litre is about $1650.

[@jaisabai4155]

Looking good so far Nerb 👍 Just a hint. It's "Yunta" with the 'u' as in "under", not 'Yoonta'. Best wishes.

[@TheHornetRider1]

Like Munted🤣

[@waynekerr8003]

And we're away

[@Arkhilus]

Awesome vid Nerb. Curious--did Tom end up losing all of his footage?

[@stevenovermars9435]

Hey Nerb Love your videos what is the straps that you wear under your gloves just curious

[@Nerb1]

Its my bodyarmour. They have thumb thingies to stop the elbow pads moving in a tumble.

[@mitchellely6568]

Is it sad that I knew exactly where you were in that very first frame? At 0:48, Trip looked amazing though!

[@Nerb1]

That was the first time i'd been there. Seems like a cool place. I miss the irish though.

[@mitchellely6568]

@@Nerb1 I used to work next door to the Irish - it got crazy sometimes, although they did make a great Parma - which was a great after work meal. Love watching your videos, they're partly responsible for me wanting to get a T7 and start some proper ADV riding, as I mostly do road or dirt separately (own an R3 and a WR450F).

[@rockbiterhd]

Welcome to South Australian I thought you were going to put in the clip of you blokes pissing on SA

[@Nerb1]

Haha... I knew someone would remember ;)

[@Sweetmanmoto]

There are most definitely some things that Nerb loves about SA... "pissing into South Australia" being at the top of the list.

[@jonosawers6432]

Great video! Need to teach you Victorians how to pronounce Yunta. (Hint, it isn’t Yoonta) 😂

[@MVDBR]

First 💪 Kerr doesn't count

[@waynekerr8003]

Dog plop he doesn't

[@MVDBR]

@@waynekerr8003 😘

[@waynekerr8003]

@@MVDBR 😍

[@bjwilliams6115]

How did the fodsports work on this trip?

[@JimmyCall]

I only wear knock off Crocs.

[@gregbrown5473]

Well I with you there we are not as rich as Tom 🤣🤣🙂

[@jeffarnie]

Great intro, this is looking epic. Are you using the Fodsport comms?

[@Nerb1]

Interesting story... I was going to use it, but I decided to get moulded earplugs with speakers in them. Unfortunately the fodsport doesnt have an option to plug in external speakers. So I went back to my old sena (the one before the 30k that died). I have told fodsport to add a plug for external speakers... but who knows!

[@ownyourworld]

Is Nuno Nerbs younger brother 😂

[@Nerb1]

Are you calling me old Matt?

[@ownyourworld]

@@Nerb1 😂 I wouldn’t dare

[@ownyourworld]

Great vid by they way 👍🏻

[@amigojefe7708]

I will not accept the correction in pronunciation

[@raptorthumper12]

Ah the start of a banging trip. Would love to know why Tom didn't take the KTM 790. Did he sell it to get the KTM 500 EXC? Surely the KTM would be a lot more comfortable.

[@Nerb1]

I will tell him to do a video on it, but there are several reasons.... one being that he wrote it off.

[@raptorthumper12]

@@Nerb1 Oh okay. That can happen easily with comprehensive insurance and new for old policy on a new bike. My 2022 Tenere T7 has Yamaha's, 3 year, new for old policy. Also stat writeoffs occur with minor damage.

[@nicoow99]

@@raptorthumper12 I believe Tom highsided his 790.