No choice but to turn back (Bolivia off-road Motorcycle) - ep70

[@iPedroMota]

Map of episode route - osm.org/go/Ng3XScg-?layers=CN Check out the playlist with all the South America episodes so far kzbin.info/www/bejne/anK5mZJ6fJqpoas

[@brucefleming1743]

Pedro Mota love it when you do your Aussie accent I have met so many wonderful people through your eyes,so many people inviting you into their homes

[@scottysscandinavia5793]

Good decision to stop and take a breather. A few years ago I was hacking along a trail on my KTM 500 exc in a forest, totally knackered and trying to get those last few km done to get to my target (sliding back on the seat is a dead giveaway of tiredness). Anyway, long story short, the bike threw me balls first at a tree in the middle of nowhere. Thankfully I managed to get back on the bike and ride out. Dumped it once I hit civilisation and called an ambulance convinced I'd smashed my pelvis. Turned out I'd only compressed a couple of vertebrae and my nether regions swelled up to impressive proportions and turned black for a few days. Lovely. The current dislocated shoulder is coming along slowly. Have fun and be careful.

[@pinball2002]

Great video. You run into a lot of good people and roads on your adventure. Love it. Hi from Ohio (USA)

[@Rikenglebert7558]

You are a hard worker, Pedro! Glad you stopped for a bite.

[@iPedroMota]

Sometimes you need to gear down and enjoy the moment

[@Rikenglebert7558]

Pedro Mota totally agree. I admire you.

[@JOHANDOMEIJ]

Re: the intro, falling over on dead flat sand.... I'm glad I'm not the only one!

[@ltech12]

2:07 They wanted to get you wasted and have their way w/ you!

[@mrmrmosse]

I really like when You meet the people...

[@GEORGE_L_SALAS]

El altiplano y la ruta de las lagunas en bolivia son excelentes👍

[@Jackson53ie]

Its always good to find someone nice when in trouble!!! i would love to have the courage to go no such a trip alone... one more great video ans the best of luck for the trip.

[@x_Paulo_Nogueira_x]

Same here.. i wish i have less 2 kids and 20y hahaha :D Isso e ter "tomates" para o resto ;)

[@davidskaggs9914]

Lots of skilled riding. I think when your tired you can make mistakes. Glad you stopped to refuel and make some friends with locals

[@brucekendall52]

Brilliant,thks.

[@CaptMaxADV]

Awesome! I never get how these videos pass so quickly! I feel like I'm just getting settled in and then its almost over! Just a lot of great content. Keep going Pedro!

[@marcelvanbodegom]

Our commutes are definitely a lot wetter this time of year. But not so enjoyable. A lot of nice and helpful people over there. Have fun.

[@iPedroMota]

I'm too familiar with how the grey clouds tend to linger too long into March and April at times, hang in there!

[@TheApocalypseHorse]

every single video i thought was click bait to you falling off but you really do come off your bike all the time and its so funny to watch XD props to your efforts to keep on travelling i think it adds to the journey :)

[@erikwhitley413]

I gotta say... you find the absolute worst roads I have ever seen! I like to watch your videos when life gets me down... and suddenly I don't feel so bad. I'm kidding, of course. Keep up the great work!

At 07:18 I thought I was watching another CROSS TRAINING ENDURO SKILLS video. Nice Aussie impression :)

[@curvedbearclaw]

"Totally not dying on the inside" hahaha love it :D 'I wouldn't have felt any different if I were you in that situation (Y) :D

[@thatcat1779]

Never say no to free meal

[@qwerty123860]

Great footage ! Thanks man. Luc, Montreal

[@carlzrx]

Another cracking vid matey,thankyou.

[@Lyubog997]

Just wanted to say thank you for the vids bro! Fucking hit a goat(yes a fucking goat) with my bike 2 days ago, going crazy without riding as the rim is bent from the fall. These videos are keeping me sane brother, absolutely loving the channel!

[@MrGranotaverda]

Me encantan tus videos, y quisera seguir viendolos.....por favor no conduzcas cansado y hambriento. Descansa, come y conduce seguro. Lo mas importante de un viaje es volver a casa sano y salvo.

[@peterm.3982]

Hi Pedro! Cool ride.. but if you fell of the bike this way, it´s time to stop riding for the day.

[@ger13nunyah56]

It’s a river road , NICE

[@lenboyd2357]

HiPedro thanks greatly enjoy your trips, Have noticed when you turn left your tank bag touches the horn button,Had the same on my CB500XA I have fitted a small bracket that sticks out and hits the tank bag first stopping the horn sounding which can cause distraction to others ,Safe travels keep up the good work .can send pictures of my mod If needed

[@iPedroMota]

Cheers! Yeah I know a Japanese fella who has that on his AT starter button, which also touches my tank bag on sharp right turns. Sure, send some pics to my fb page, thanks .Curious to see since it can't sit in the way of pressing the horn fast.

[@jayc3905]

On average, how many hours do you spend on the bike? I've started doing some solo overland trips and I get a destination in my head that I need to get to and end up spending 8-10 sometimes 12 hours trying to get to this place. Towards the end of the day I find myself getting frustrated and feeling rushed. Does this happen to you? Is there a schedule you like to stick to when planning ahead?

[@iPedroMota]

Morning until sunset usually, at times ride at night. I'm all too familiar with that feeling and it's up to yourself to recognize and manage it. What's the point of that frustration right? In the end it's something we do to ourselves. So we try to manage our expectations day by day, sometimes you can keep pushing for the goal but other times it is better to accept circumstances and adapt for the day otherwise you're chasing an idea where you want to be and the now becomes a chore. In your case you could adjust your riding time to an amount where you get where you want to be but also have peace of mind. Like in this video I was going to skip on an invitation but then I realized my goal for the day was a dead end so why stress. My adaption to circumstances was riding to to the next town for the night.

[@jayc3905]

@@iPedroMota I appreciate the wise words. I will definitely keep this in mind.

[@kitsachie.]

I only recently started overlanding and my advice to you is just focus on the ride not the destination. Start early enough in the morning so you don't get the feeling of rushing. The best part about long trips is the ride itself amigo. Take your time and enjoy the world for what it is and take plenty of stops to sight see and refuel your bike and mind.

[@G58]

Tired and hungry = rest and eat, or rather eat and rest. Good call. Some of those drops look serious. You need your wits about you bro. Ride safe.

[@simon_mera]

06:55 This is a bit different then your monday commute day LOL

[@theosphilusthistler712]

Hey Pedro, I left a suggestion on Itchyboots channel that she should contact you. Don't know if she'll see that or if you know of her but she's your fellow Netherdutchlander motorcycle vlogger, has just done Asia to Holland on a Royal Enfield and is about to set off for Patagonia to ride up to Alaska. For some reason (maybe her striking blue eyes) she has 10 times as many subscribers as yourself. You two may benefit from comparing notes.

[@curvedbearclaw]

Reminds me soo much of my experience in South America when I asked the locals about something :D Great videos mate, tot ziens

[@donanator1447]

Thank god you didn’t try to pull a wheelie then busted your but. Nerd. That was awesome. Definitely something I would do.

[@federicosoto3672]

i wanna ask you something: i saw many times you filling your gas tank in Bolivia,i know price for strangers is much expensive than for locals,but any one refuse to refill your tank? ,i ask you cause many others bikers from rest of latin America complains for same reason,still make us enjoy your trip!!,thanks!!

[@iPedroMota]

People ask me that a lot but no one ever refused. They do want foreigner price though most of the time and sometimes I can get them to give me the unofficial price. If not I'll go find someone who sells fuel from their home/business.

[@CHACHA1080]

You amazing! Wish you the best and hope you find some good sponsors soon

[@jimnomas]

Amazing adventure Pedro!!

[@dougharitopulos7694]

Nice ride

[@alex.shenanigans]

Episode 73 is not on the playlist!! Keep on going man!

[@renatofrancisco6324]

Bom dia Pedro! What a thing to say: "This is different from your monday morning commute!". Definitely... ;)

[@vicmorrison8128]

Adventure on! Can't make an adventure omelet without breaking a few eggs!!

[@mithunkartha]

2.20 all the ingredients for a 3 some and the man passes it up...

[@KLRmurdercycle]

Watch out for those pumas.. Especially ones with gifts😁

[@vbb1168]

with 6 stakes 4 straps and a hammer you can lift your bike without help. The same way you lift stuff with a winch.

[@RidingOnEggshells]

I was also thinking the route looks like some of the trails here in Oz - with the same issue... All the best ones seem to lead nowhere!

[@matthewskea6715]

Great video pedro

[@vicmorrison8128]

Sorry, cant go with you...my byk is 1000lbs...dont think I would be much fun after a tipover! Ride on bro!!! I enjoy your vids, watched this one twice!!

[@maldridge7630]

mount the gopro, or whatever it is, to your chin or somewhere on the front center, immediately if not sooner... Liked and subscribed any way :-)

[@narayanverma5895]

Why does no one seem to know how to pick the bike back, while going adventure riding.

[@johncf5565]

You are an auntie magnet ... yeah man...😝

[@daniloorbolato]

those hot chicks were onto you man...make it happen bro!!!!! =)

[@wileym]

Hey Pedro. Great videos. I have a couple of questions. First, I have a pretty narrow head and tried an LS2 helmet. It was pretty tight on the width. How well does it fit you? I noticed that you have all your luggage piled on the back of the bike. Is there a reason you don't use saddlebags to keep the weight lower? It would help lifting the bike after a get off and possibly even help avoid some. I know you'd need an exhaust shield.

[@iPedroMota]

Used to ride with hard panniers, they got banged up over time and I wanted a bit more freedom off-road. I would like to get on a soft system to bring the weight back down but can't afford it atm. The ls2 is an L and I should have gotten an M since it's a bit too loose, but was sitting on the cusp between the two sizes. The M would have probably gotten a bit roomier over time but probably still on the tight side. I find that the hard edge of the headphone slots can irritate my ears sometimes.

[@rhllnm]

@@iPedroMota I got some Nelson Riggs dual sport soft bags, since I couldn't afford anything fancy. They're not real big and they are not waterproof, but you don't need racks for them. I store my heavy stuff like tools and tubes in them. I still have a pile behind me on the seat/rack. Mines is a KLR 650.

[@wileym]

@@iPedroMota Thanks. That was exactly what I was looking for. I have a, so far, fresh adventure bike but a smaller one yet. Lots to do. I've been wondering about panniers vs soft bags and I agree, the soft ones seem better for most situations. I got one of those helmets in a medium. Too many pressure points but the large would flop around. Couldn't get the chin strap tight either.

[@iPedroMota]

Something along the lines of AS Magadan soft panniers. Two separate compartments so a roll can still go on top.

[@wileym]

@@iPedroMota Twisted Throttle has some good alternatives for a much more reasonable price. DrySpec and SW Motech have some good soft bags. Some don't need racks either which will save weight and make one less thing to break.

[@alanbstard4]

what;s your music called. Ol Che used a Norton 500

[@iPedroMota]

Michael Keeps - Hotel Traveller

[@alanbstard4]

@@iPedroMota thanks

07:11 Yo boooiiii! :)

[@G58]

+Pedro Moto I’m less jealous of your adventures today. Mud and fatigue, plus potential bugs and falling off due to mud and shit - not so funny. Even though it’s pissing down here in UK, I’m in my car stealing McDonald’s WiFi!!;))

[@perpetualmoto]

Wow, you got fuel from a GAS PUMP?!?!?!? Must have been expensive...

[@iPedroMota]

I managed to get it off the record for less. At first he didn't want to like most because of cameras. What he did was fill someone else up first and then filled up mine still on that persons fill session, that way keeping it proper for the books.

[@perpetualmoto]

@@iPedroMota that whole system is a pain in the butt...

[@iPedroMota]

It can be, most of the time I'll go straight to a reseller

[@doloritax65]

It would have been funny to see what happened if you had accepted those chick's invitation. 😀😀

[@solstar4778]

Fix that speedometer!

[@ivok9846]

so why did you fell? i mean by now you probably know the minimum energy you need in order to ride a bike, AND that crappy terrain deplates that energy faster. ie only explanation i have is that you were dizzy from hunger/dehydration/exhaustion.

[@iPedroMota]

Sometimes it just happens and the silliest ones are at slower speeds. One day you can be bombing down the desert all day long, the next some of sand on an easy dirt road makes the front wheel go funny and you don't react on time. I was hungry and tired fore sure, but I'm like that often. More about lacking focus.

[@ivok9846]

@@iPedroMota photos.app.goo.gl/qEtkQ88JSgmogcij8 yeah, big bikes at slow speeds... that one was about me thinking clutch feathering is for sissies...then it stalled and then you're finding someone to help lift it up...in the middle of nowhere... seems to me you were looking at that guy instead of the road...and then half a second off-focus on that terrain is enough... then if i remember at which levels of exhaustion i rode and for how long....sheesh.....but damn it was worth it! btw. in some scenes in some videos you're screaming at the scenery in simillar places i scream when i see what's nature capable of. the scream of joy.

[@deutche10]

After all those falls with that honda I dont doubt how good honda can be hahahah. I am considering buying a honda just becasue on how often you dropped it and it kept runningjajajaaajaj

[@valerie3892]

🤓👍🏽

[@rajeevkadavil8171]

U should have Himalayan to avoid this

[@SiXiS4]

¨gnarly

[@davidviner5783]

TERRIFIC.

[@luizgiao652]

Socialist road lol !