T700 takes on Little Desert - Part 1

Note... I say this is harder than the Simpson sand... but I might be looking back at the Simpson with rose coloured glasses.... Im not sure.
So, another weekend of sand! This was a day around Little Desert, in the north-west of Victoria (Australia). This day was a challenge... footage might be a little boring for some.
The Tenere 700 turned out to be awesome by the end of the weekend. Im loving this bike. You can expect a glowing review soon!
The next video will be a bit more interesting as we head north into Wyperfeld. There was more wildlife and better scenery up there... plus the sand is a little lighter so the riding is a bit more fun!
Cheers
Nerb

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Great stuff Nerb....good to watch!! T7 is doing you proud 👏. Look forward to seeing more. Cheers, Steve

[@jchapman1351]

Love your videos Nerb, keep them coming please.

[@PetersJourney]

Very brave. Thx for the awesome video. Sand still feels like my nemesis for me. Greetings!

[@paulvanhout9695]

Impressive ride through the sand - the T7 probably the biggest bike I would want to take in those conditions. Definitely some mad skills.

[@Sum4Seb]

Will we just did our workout for the week just watching you guys! That bike is cursed lol Good job guys can't wait to see the next video. *T4S* 😀👍🍻

[@JonibarTeam]

Oh man! That looked like so much fun! I need to get out there!

[@brucekendall52]

Crazy hard work.Good skill for sure,thks.

[@antcream61165]

Great skills. Beautiful country.

[@perfectmotoadventurespaulf1968]

Enjoyed again. Come on mark! Tenere to the rescue again.

[@ToriMoto]

Great video Brendan. Thumbs up mate.

[@ronaldmilton7648]

Great video, liked how you put the track names on the screen.

[@ronanrogers4127]

Good riding Nerb, well done. Makes me realise how fit Toby Price and other elite riders must be. Sure, they’re galaxies beyond me in ability, but they must also be super fit.

[@Nerb1]

I would be interested to see Toby Price ride a fully loaded bike around little desert! Seriously, it would be very interesting to see how he tackles it. Probably twice as fast with half the effort! I guess Posketts channel is a good example.

[@Jackomightyb0y]

Beautiful camps on the pimpinio side, some cool single tracks that lead into the sand.

[@marthinusvorster]

Great riding, good watching. I should practice sand more and get out to Little Desert.

[@adv-moto-rider7216]

Good Practice sand riding well done thanks for sharing

[@mototrailz]

Great riding in the sand Nerb Poor Mark...

[@SmokinZen]

Gotta hand it to you guys riding in such deep sand that is not easy stuff to ride. I was out of breath just watching .

[@MotoGuzziMoto]

Master at work!

[@iSlanderEST]

That sand is tough! You are really good rider

[@MVDBR]

Man, that sand looked mental! We hit some sand on the weekend and it was bad enough, but nothing like that. Hard on rider and bike, that shit. Great riding 👌

[@Crust2013]

Hit sand ?

[@dirtventures9310]

Hey Brendan, we spoke for a bit at the caravan park when you were out to get some oil for your mate. Great to see how you conquered these tracks with a loaded T7! See you around!

[@Nerb1]

Hey Rolf. Hope you got your clutch fixed!

[@BenLucareli]

I see that Mark has been thoroughly piled on here, and I'm sure he's a great guy, but c'mon... Bad luck just runs along with him! Two separate occasions of his bikes spewing their engine oil all over the track. I do feel for him. Looking forward to the rest of the journey, where he'll hopefully make it out without any other bad luck. Cheers, guys!

[@frostbitevinnie]

So, after watching you succesfully ride sand for 34 minutes, I still dont want anything to do with it!😀

[@Nerb1]

Haha. I would not hold that against you!

[@corpsefather7914]

I was thinking the same!! Too much work, had him panting and cussing 😂 pavement or dirt for me.

[@glossamano1899]

Hello from Adelaide, Australia. Nice scenery, beautiful places there in Vic. Practicing for another tilt at the Simpson?

[@Nerb1]

Might be ;)

[@billcotton1551]

Great riding on your part Brendan! Bet your hands and wrists were sore after that.

[@jethrowingnut13]

Hey Nerb1 great video as usual. What tyres are you running on your T7, Im about to replace the rear on mine. Cheers.

[@bazza8947]

My vote for uploading all of it like you did for the Simmo trip! You planning another Simmo trip?

[@yorkchris10]

Nice to see loaded and not going into tires and suspension settings. I had a bike with a dry clutch and it would send an olphactory signal when loaded. Wet clutches tell you at the lever, but maybe a bit late??

[@elderrider9298]

that sand is a full body workout for sure

[@brianboys9015]

Excellent

[@_JoshJB_]

I think it’s about time you start packing some extra oil on every trip Mark comes along on 🤣

[@ownyourworld]

The terror of the Terra.

[@nopzzz]

Seemed like Silas was having a pretty easy time on the big KTM, I guess the extra power helps a bit in the sketchy parts? Thinking you can probably just roll on and dig through. How'd you find the T7 compared to the 1190 in sand nerb?

[@cliveparsons7674]

Very impressive and sound advice.Rode a wr250 unloaded and struggled..really struggled.Wonder if the extra power gets you on top of it easier?

[@glossblack1098]

My first sand ride was also on an unloaded WR250R and I struggled too. Second sand ride was on a Husky FE501, which was so much easier. The extra power really helps. Once in 3rd gear, the front wheel sits up on top of the sand and you can steer with the rear. I'll keep sand training on the 501, before I try sand on a loaded ADV bike. Nerb is very skillful and makes it look easy.

[@Nick_of_Time]

Yikes. Every time my CB500X even sees sand, it tries to kill me. The Tenere 700 just keeps going - amazing!

[@Whos-That-Guy]

I've believe a few CB500X's have crossed the Simpson.. I have no idea how.

[@toby7504]

Thanks mate... 👍🏻

[@brentbat]

OMG, I was exhausted watching you guys... Im sure the next video will reveal WHY you wanted to ride this location. Looks like my idea of hell... but perhaps it's taking you to some amazing reward.

[@pigeonpallz1733]

Man! Australia adv riders are hard core AF . I couldn't hang

[@adventuristtv]

Most people would do an oil change before heading out on a trip. But then again, we pull enough oil out of the ground, someone’s got to put some back in there!

[@arnandegans]

No more walkie talkie on the handle bars? How did you set up the bike compared to the 1190 you had before?

[@TheHchee]

Hahaha mark love it Will he make it?

[@k_plax]

Great vid and riding in particular to the 1190 rider, showing good riding form at 31:46 . What video settings do you use? as in aspect ratio, fps, view angle, etc

[@Nerb1]

I use a sony fdrx3000. 1080p, 60fps, 60mbit. I think its 140° fov. I would film in 4k, but 30fps is too slow for fast moving footage imo. I think sony has discontinued their action cam lineup which is very disapointing. They are miles better than gopoo. It is absolutely reliable.

[@k_plax]

@@Nerb1 Thats true but do I prefer chin mount over the side mount myself, when recording a ride . Thanks for the info.

[@tanamite4452]

Haha time Mark ditched the Terra!

[@JustTex]

Either your getting better at the sand riding or this T7 is easier to ride compared to the 1190 ( with the amount of offs) and in "hard sand" too. I can't believe the luck mark has but then again he is persisting with that bike....bring back the hornet. Cheers 4 sharing sir.

[@wobblysauce]

That and going behind Mark, as he is changing the pathing to a nice wobble track.

[@JustTex]

@@wobblysauce maybe too much wobble sauce...

[@wobblysauce]

Nah, Little Desert can be quite hard... lots of sections that are fine sand and comes and goes unexpectedly.

[@JustTex]

@@wobblysauce yeah i bet , out of my league

[@wobblysauce]

You could be fine, it is only most sections... others are dirt. But ya, there are long tracks of it and short ones, but if you can do some of it, it is all skills you can use in other areas.

[@AusMoto]

I'm looking forward to taking the T7 to Little Desert, never done sand before though, will be interesting haha!

[@Nerb1]

Lets go upto rosedale first. A lot closer and a good warm up!

[@cliveparsons7674]

@@Nerb1 very good advice🙂

[@JonibarTeam]

​@@Nerb1 Where about in Rosedale can you find sand?

[@AusMoto]

@@Nerb1 Would love to!

[@Nerb1]

@@JonibarTeam Sounds like you will need to come along also Jonni. Lets find a dry weekend!

[@wobblysauce]

You can have a steering damper in the sand... but if you use the right settings as it can make it worse than nothing. Think Mark has Nhill chance. Oh and don't crash going to get help for others. Little Desert can be quite hard... lots of sections that are fine sand and comes and goes unexpectedly.

[@frankderris8875]

Nerb, great job in the sand mate. How much easier is the T7 to ride in deep sand, loaded vs unloaded?

[@Nerb1]

Unloaded is much easier. The gear really gets thrown around and the suspension has to work harder bouncing around the extra weight.

[@MerroEnduro]

hell yea riding through soft sand is hard work... couldnt imagine doing it on a heavy bike, do you guys drop your tyre pressure right down?

[@Nerb1]

Definitely. I was running 14/18. I may go a little lower next time!

[@Kascheybiker]

Yeah, 2nd gear, stand up and full throttle, sand jet - the only way to start on deep sand. (I've rode NX650 & DRZ400.)

[@ciccorilla]

Impressive riding guys. I was there same weekend with the FB group, challenging sand but fun. Question, why didn’t you guys unload your bikes for the oil run?

[@Nerb1]

In case we decided to not come back for him!

[@TheHornetRider1]

Haha oh😞Thanks for coming back though @Nerb1

[@Nerb1]

Haha... never leave a man stranded!

[@wobblysauce]

Poor Tom...

[@daring2venture671]

gotta give it a squirt around those corners mate ;)

[@Nerb1]

You were supposed to show me how! Next time!

[@beejaytee]

Please explain your thoughts on running lower pressure in the front compared to the rear. I’ve been a desert racer for years and we always run 2ish psi higher in the front. I’m curious what I’m not understanding about this.

[@Nerb1]

The reality is, no one has told me otherwise! My theory was that I want to go as low as possible without spinning the beads on the rims. Fronts I am comfortable down to 10 or so. Rear has all the power going to it, so I wasnt game to go lower. Generally dont go much under 20. Honestly, I would love to hear from someone with experience as to what I should try.

[@beejaytee]

@@Nerb1 I hadn’t considered the fact that you don’t have rim locks. That makes sense that you wouldn’t wanna drop too low and spin the tire.

[@Nerb1]

@@beejaytee Yeah, rim locks make changing tubes much more difficult. I'd rather just run a little higher pressure. Ultimately I want to go back to tubeless.

[@JohannesDalen]

Which foot pegs do you run? Stock?

[@Nerb1]

Yes, stock still

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

I did the little desert 🌵 about 2 years ago on my SWM 650 ( unloaded) andtnat was hard enough. Even when you get used to it ( as you say over 60-70kph ) well done 👍 . Maybe you mate should buy a reliable bike they run the Chinese Rotex engine. I’m not bagging him out just saying.

[@grego10r]

👍

[@adamrichards2072]

How often does mark change his oil? Every ride it would seem.

[@Nerb1]

lol

[@davewalton2358]

Total loss lubrication system. Just like old Pommy bikes, they do their own oil change in your driveway!

[@doitdan2354]

Hahah I did this on a wr450 up at woodenbong. Expect I didn’t know I pumped all my oil out and therefore seized the engine 😳

[@MarksOAM]

So much PTSD watching this! Sand is my enemy

[@alvk3996]

What tires are you using on the T7?

[@Nerb1]

Currently Motoz RallZ front and Mitas MC23 rear.

[@alvk3996]

@@Nerb1 Awesome. Entertaining videos, keep em coming.

[@ExpeditionaryRanger]

Sorry Mark, but it’s time to convert the Husky and AT into a Bash plate equipped T7, and never look back! Just kidding, but you’ve had the worst luck my friend!

[@TheHornetRider1]

Maybe Honda will bring out a mid sized adv bike one day.....

[@Eastern_SA]

Link to day1, please. It’s confusing to track part1 day2 back to day1. Subscribing.

[@Nerb1]

Haha... I didnt post anything from day 1. Footage was not that exciting. So its only part 1 day 2 followed by part 2 day 3. Please dont unsubscribe!

[@fenner-g6088]

Scary shite is sand ! we don't have places to practice sand riding much in the UK ... so I remain crap at it !!

[@azlong4596]

Nerb you tired me out just watching I'll think I'll go lye down.

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

The simpson is all wheel ruts on the dunes mate, have you been out there? Simpson is easier as red sand packs as it’s a flatter grain, white or beach style sand is round

[@Nerb1]

Yeah, I crossed the simpson in 2019 on the 1190 across the french line. I thought it wasnt as hard, but I didnt want to commit to that statement! Looking forward to going back on the T7

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

@@Nerb1 The 700 will eat it mate, they steer so well. Weve been running them on Stockton beach and are surprised by how well they go Cheers

[@Nerb1]

Not sure who Im talking to (Greg?), but what do you think about a steering dampner? Required?

[@rideadvtoursandworkshop3178]

@@Nerb1 yeah mate its Greg. Steering damper yes and no, doesnt help in sand unless your skimming the top see kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnSVq3qaiNWmpLM at the 17.28min mark for a better explanation

[@Nerb1]

Ahh yes, I did watch that! The T7 has such light steering I thought it might help. Thanks for the link.

[@v4vfr800]

Poor Mark doesn’t have much luck with his bikes.

[@rockbiterhd]

Well how was the T7 in the sand

[@Nerb1]

The bike was good. I think I still need some practice though. I am more happy with my Yamaha purchase every day ;)

[@waynekerr8003]

Sand is very........... Sandy

[@erikz2754]

Goodday do you not take sum oil???on a trip like this ???question is the T7 a better bike for the things that you are doing yes the suspension is a little pore ride safe

[@Nerb1]

No, we never carry oil. It is supposed to stay in the bike! Yes, the T7 is perfect for me. Im loving it.

[@alanmcdonald9701]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@tengairoad5007]

👍🏼🇪🇦

[@shoechew]

I'll follow on an ATV.

[@soilsmanadv6673]

The hard part about sand is you can't fear the high speed off.....It is sooo hard.

[@JCKloppers]

We passed him twice on that day, you boys should really look at a map 😂🥱

[@Nerb1]

We did look at the map and then one of your boys said to go the way we did! Haha... tricked us!

[@frankmorris2603]

Scary rut hugging. Fuck that. For me anyway. 😁

[@CarparkCarl]

Poor Mark 😭

[@oic1968]

It looks really hard to keep the pucker factor from dumping you...no sand in my part of the world..

[@Nerb1]

Yeah, sand is a whole riding style of its own that Im trying to get better at.

[@robsonenduro3316]

looks like T7 is handling better sand then old tenere...

[@KaiMundsinger]

Nice video and riding but Mark's mistake is a bit shit honestly. If you fiddle with the lubrication system you better make sure you're not pissing oil into the environment because your plug just falls out.

[@davedakozman4966]

Tell you what, you’re both a likeable bunch of blokes. Murphy’s law about the Terra waiting till it was yonks away from civilisation before dropping its pants. Then it’s “just nip back and grab some stuff to fix it will ya”. Been there.... Its the reminding about the help they give for years after that gets you.....

[@cruisin650]

Who needs a gym membership and dirt plan when you can just go motorbike through sandy desert. Did you pull up sore for a few days I've you got home?

[@Nerb1]

No, I felt good. The T7 Gym is doing me wonders!

[@cruisin650]

@@Nerb1 is it improving the dad bod? 😂

[@Nerb1]

@@cruisin650 lol... no. One good ride a month is not enough!

[@noostNL]

If you pack all that shit, and you know you have a Fucqvarna crapbike, a 2L bottle w/ oil could have been in there somewhere...

[@TheHchee]

Fuck that bike LOL

[@xtremebroccoli]

Ditch that husky

[@lostagain2992]

I hate sand!

[@sarge6908]

Define toy get an upgrade Mark. Maybe a 690?🙈

[@syntaxmsi]

No steering dampeners for us! Are we not MEN?? BTW that's "damper"

[@totallynotjohnstamos1908]

Killer trip. Where's the gofundme page for Mark to buy a bike built in this decade?

[@totallynotjohnstamos1908]

I think he'd really benefit from a modern frame architecture, lighter/balanced modern bike, and a slim lined kit. With all that working against him, it's understandable he's having a rough time through such difficult terrain.

[@Captndarty]

Why would you even allow Mark to join you a second time a year later knowing his bike is a complete an utter pos?

[@TheHornetRider1]

Thanks for you kind words about my bike. 🤣 I gave the bike a complete going over including new rear shock, chain sprockets and wheel bearings. Obviously fixed the subframe as well. The oil problem was due to my lack of attention to detail and a loose hose clamp. Once fitted back in place properly it performed well and without fault. It isn't the best bike for the job, however it is smaller than the AT which I thought I'd struggle on more in the sand.

[@edwardlocke874]

Does not look fun....

[@Crust2013]

Horrible bike horrible motor notes them t7

[@MidCoastAdventures]

Damn, like a 200 klm beach access track 😳