Nobody expected me to choose this motorcycle to ride around the world | S8, EP01

[@ItchyBoots]

My new bestie needs a name!! And I need your help, so please leave me your name suggestion in the comments!!

[@onetimelt]

Traveline

[@konstantinnyagolov]

Blue Lagoon

[@bartkragten5383]

Yammie! (Yamaha maar dan op z’n Nederlands ;-))

[@Viralshorts-g7f]

Tapa tap

[@pscl268]

@@ItchyBoots azure nomad

[@ItchyBoots]

Woohoo I can’t wait to start this new adventure ❤ two important things: for this premiere video, only subscribers can write comments when it goes live! And secondly, please know that this season will begin with a new episode every sunday, and when I am back in the groove of being on the road, I will turn things up and release a new video every wednesday and sunday like before ☺️ I hope you are just as excited as me.. LET’S GO!!!! ❤️

[@FelipeColacion]

@@ItchyBoots OMG OMG!!!! Soooo excited Noraly 😊

[@Vivreaveclesourire-cb4yc]

Bonjour, contente de vous revoir, merci d'avance ! 💙🧡

[@prashanthgs7151]

Good morning internet ❤❤❤

[@successmike]

Let me comment now while I still can. Happy riding. Thank God for recovery from the accident. More and more happy moments Noraly. After this you may need to start from Tanzania going to Kenya that journey which was cut short.

[@NIMRODSPAGE]

Super hungry ❤

[@waynepaterson450]

Big message to motorcycle manufacturers. We want simple. You haven’t gone mad. The world has.

[@lorenzotelleria4200]

@waynepaterson450 if you want simple the Tenere 700 only has abs, it's as bare bones as it gets!

[@megamind6721]

same goes for cars

[@theutgardianchannel1952]

Suzuki drz400 are still being made brand new just like how Noraly described what she wanted.

[@richardrichard508]

@@theutgardianchannel1952 Mondo Enduro DR350 its all been done before😀and still going strong.

[@veiledallegory]

By “we” you mean you!!! The manufacturers did market research and found the majority wants technology. “You” are NOT the majority even though you think you are! Itchy Boots is also NOT the majority!

[@33Rivers]

It is so incredibly good to see you back on a bike! My husband and I are life-long off-road motorcyle adventurers in the US, and have followed your world travels with great joy and admiration. I love your self sufficiency, your openness to all of the people's cultures you pass through, and your kindness and openness as a fellow human being on this planet. Good luck on your new bike, and the next journey. We will be watching and wishing you well where ever you wander!

[@Prayers4U2]

The bike is LYNORA! It means, light, peace and creativity! Also an anagram of NORALY. ❤

[@michelek7638]

Adorei ❤

[@janjanssen9629]

You’ve got my vote!

[@KeViNMCMXXCIX]

Nice one.

[@mikecoller]

clever ... a good name

[@alexp.6406]

Brilliant!

[@kenstudios]

Opening my eyes this morning and seeing "Itchy Boots upload" put a huge smile on my face. Welcome back

[@charlesbarnett2724]

Yes. Me too 😄

[@bugui-46]

X2 jeje 😅

[@christopherlamb7386]

ME TOO!!!!!🎉❤

[@haroldbevins393]

I absolutely agree that you have been missed young lady. welcome back and keep us entertained and taught. I say taught because I have seen so many countries and different customs on your channel that I learn new things almost every week, Blessings for a wonderful new season.

[@kazman_23]

So real!

[@ken2tou]

My wife and I were in Cincinnati last week. An Uber driver told me he was from Mauritania. When mentioned following a young lady from the Netherlands ride through last year; he said “Itchy Boots”! Yes! The conversation got much more lively from there. You are an ambassador for all who would love to travel as you do! You make it look easy; however it is far from easy. As could be seen at the end of your last journey. It appears our prayers for your recovery have been answered. Whether or not we get to see you travel is irrelevant. Your health is far more important. This is a huge bonus! I eagerly await to see what your next adventures may bring. Much love from our humble home in Texas, to your home and family. I salute 🫡 Itchy Boots and her contributions to the motorcycling community.

[@paulamoreau1948]

I'm a 78 year old woman who doesn't get around well anymore. I see the world through your eyes thank you so much welcome back

[@ken2tou]

I lived in NE Frankfurt for three years as a teen. 14-17 yo. 1965-67. What an adventure! Good bier and great ancient historical sites! Salzburg Castle, built by the Romans was one of the best!

[@janmitchell641]

You said it right, what matters is Noraly’s health and wellbeing.

[@dwightlarson6449]

You're an inspiration to so many.Nora Lee..... I've told so many people about you and my gf in Tanzania, when I started talking about you, instantly said itchy boots.... you're an ambassador to the world for so many

[@PK-xr7gk]

@ken2tou you should not drink beer at 14-17 yo.

[@heazy9744]

The pure joy in your voice was heartwarming.

[@jamesfairmind2247]

As if Norally isn't awesome enough already, when you now consider that she could now have the free pick of any manufacturers bike on the planet (obviously including RE 450), and with full back up and support worldwide, it just shows how totally genuine and single-mindedly independent she is to turn her back on all that and instead chose to purchase a retro bike for all the right reasons. What an incredible individual she is.

[@orchi007]

Agree. I love the bell😂

[@diesel8869]

Right on.

[@owenconnolly3041]

Yes she is Genuine !!

[@eugeneroberts2736]

1987 Tenere's value is about to sky rocket

[@CheapButNotEasy]

@@eugeneroberts2736 I wonder what it cost to rebuild?

[@SirMo]

@@CheapButNotEasy More than a new bike, I'm sure because they are using after market components not to mention the labor.

[@nomadhabit]

@@SirMo the bike itself is quite cheap, 3-4k€ before Xzibit comes to pick it up but yeah, paying an expert mechanic in a country like Germany is gonna cost you...but I am sure they gave her a good deal

[@LuckOurDog]

@@nomadhabit is goedkoper dan Nederland

[@gerokron3412]

@@CheapButNotEasy An engine rebuilt is about 6h of work + parts. I am sure some pretty nice stuff went into this one. This is only the engine though, suspension certainly is top notch too. As Noraly said, the wiring probably is custom made, and that´s a few hours extra. My estimation is about 15K, which would still be much cheaper than a HPN-BMW for example.

[@rosariomarano9042]

You need to have a LED light fitted.... and additional spotlights... even if you don't drive at night... you could find yourself in unexpected situations... the old headlight gives little light

[@SuziSellsSound]

I wondered about that too! The road looked really dark at the end.

[@aasphaltmueller5178]

Im with you on the best possible headlight - additional lights cause trouble in sme counries, besides weight and additional wiring complexities. Some traditional but last generation light Bulbs ,like "nightbreaker" (no brand name her ), do help a bit with the old stuff

[@sew-tec]

I agree

[@konstantinnyagolov]

@@rosariomarano9042 probably this will be the last mod before starting the adventure since there can be problems with the TUV and registration.

[@nunnyd69]

If an LED unit fails and they do fail you’ve no light and little prospect of finding a replacement that fits. If a bulb fails you can get another almost anywhere. 80’s fix it by the roadside with a penknife technology. Even has kickstart in case of battery failure. My 1987 KMX never let me down

[@suzintru1]

Great to see you back Noraly! You chose the right make and model of bike. Yamaha's are bullet proof. I've been riding for over 50 years (Im 73), and owned numerous bikes. The three Yamahas were an IT425, an XS1100, and a Roadstar 1600. They were all well engineered and very reliable. You have a good mechanic. Getting rid of the useless electronics was good. Simpler is always better! Going old school is smart. You will have thousands of trouble free miles with this bike, which is exactly what you want. Ride safe Noraly. My prayers are with you.

[@duudsuufd]

I'm not a biker. But if I remember well I have seen this Yamaha Ténéré competing in Paris-Dakar a long time ago.

[@RafaelMatias1976]

Getting collar bone fixed... check! Getting energy back... check! Getting new bike... check! Getting back on the road... check! BOOM! Noraly's back!

[@pg41226]

And she’s got a healthy face again 🥰

[@danbajada7060]

Noraly need to get a Klim or a Alpine air bag protector.I just bought one today.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

An airbag jacket (electronic versions are better than tether cord) would provide a lot of needed upper body support in case of a spill, stabilizing head/neck area and preventing collarbone fractures.

[@christopherlamb7386]

HOORAH🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@BusinessandFinance-ym5bk]

@@RafaelMatias1976 ...a few extra lbs...check! ✅😂

[@MrPitics]

An Old japanese Dakar bike rebuilt by germans in germany... that's probably the msot reliable piece of machinery on the planet right now.

[@akopowerletsplay3884]

greetings from germany

[@worldsnomad]

@@MrPitics haven't seen reliable german machinery for a past thirty years, have you?

[@daliborsacaric5258]

Moritz is known for his xt and tt experience...

[@lutbec4814]

@@worldsnomad written by a russian bot.

[@robertkochou5412]

Have to wait & see how this Blake is going to hold on the long trips, it looks simply good ,have more fun Now❤

[@saner6888]

Nice to see you again! Can’t wait for the post!! 💕💕

[@DTD-no7wl]

Hey Itchy good to see you ✌️

[@christabelpalata169]

Thank you for coming back, we really missed you

[@christypeczeniuk9354]

I am a 5th grade teacher in Leander, TX. My students and I have been following you on your journeys and we cannot wait for your next adventure. My students voted and think you should name the new bike "Jeremy" because you got it in Germany. Thank you for all of your educational content, it is so engaging and fun for my students. Safe travels!

[@vincelavecchia8219]

This is awesome and she is a great role model...

[@eblackshaw]

An excellent channel to share with students, absolutely love this.

[@dwightcloutier4619]

So good to see you back on the channel. You have been missed. God bless you.

[@hectorberruet7794]

Hola Noraly , excelente elección de tipo de moto y el concepto de simplicidad 👌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 , se te ve feliz, coincido totalmente contigo mi moto es una cagiva 500 cc del año '99 y estoy feliz con ella , saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷 , Patagonia, Cipolletti

[@kabukidreamboy]

Or Jerry for short!

[@jeffrhorer1811]

We all said we'd be waiting for your return. Here we are! Welcome back!

[@Cabalero24]

+1

[@georgeharrison5362]

+120,000

[@LaurensDeGraaf79]

This is Noraly’s polite way of saying “Shame on You” to all motorcycle manufacturers out there.

[@pcaridad]

The manufacturers: "we don't give a shit about what you need, we will get rich selling shiny, whistling technological pieces of garbage..."

[@nielsdebakker3283]

fuel injection, catalytic converter for environment, abs for safety mandatory just like the rule makers ordered. That is why her "new" bike is built on a 1987 frame.

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Especially Honda

[@LiamCruz-td7li]

Rightfully so!

[@beppovox]

​@@nielsdebakker3283abs mandatory?

[@Rafael6307]

A reliable and beautiful motorcycle. You will soon be riding again. The roads will once again set you free. Congratulations

[@johnnyclimactic3765]

So glad to see you healthy and back in the saddle!

[@Cabalero24]

+1

[@rodenreyes6320]

Be cautious with branch-filled roadruts, I think that's what took you... they're slippery at almost all angles except at 90° thereabouts.

[@donmoore481]

I spent almost 4 years living in Frankfurt, Germany back in the late 70's. I rode my 76 Yamaha RD250B almost daily thousands of miles back and forth to work.. It is a great idea to go back in time to where motorcycles had simple systems, were easy to work on and were reliable. My daily ride consisted of about 20 km on the autobahn and then another 30 km through the Tanus mountains. Watching this brought back a lot of memories. Good luck on that Yamaha.

[@RobertLBarnard]

My first road bike was an RD (350). Oh, I had no business being on that beast, but I loved it!!!

[@lhollybow]

Love your stories - you are always the center figure and the hero in them. Now on to Noraly ....

[@andreasepp7340]

Zweitakter kann ein Problem sein, da Du damit nicht mehr durch alle Ortschaften fahren darfst. 😉

[@synapsomorphy]

Seeing her driving in a car just feels wrong for some reason.. lol

[@jeffreykurley6141]

And the welcome to Germany did not have the same effect.

[@LuckOurDog]

@@synapsomorphy 😀

[@edgar9651]

And on the slow lane...

[@magaliconde2535]

😂😂😂

[@esperootje]

Opel Corsa E?

[@iancampbell582]

The most sensible bike for around the world travel. I wish you luck.

[@kittycitykevin]

I’m so glad you’ve mended! I’m ready for the best adventures!

[@speedybeef]

even without all the brilliant work from Moritz and co, I would fully support the idea of adventuring with older bikes. I do not think its crazy!

[@piotrmajerski1110]

Downside is parts availability. Noraly has a network of supporting friends and admirers that will find and ship anything anywhere.

[@Chris_Z.]

@@piotrmajerski1110 Agree parts will be an issue especially if this bike has had modifications. Had a 1999 Tenere and started to struggle getting parts for it. My 2010 Tenere can't even get a replacement headlight now.

[@sparkie9947]

Renewed 1987 Yamaha Terere 600 custom. Excellent choice.

[@alexp.6406]

Suzuki DR650s from early 90s will be making a comeback too !

[@Damjansen]

@@alexp.6406 wait till people figure out what these bikes can do, not to mention the newer XT and TTR models

[@Damjansen]

no hate towards Zuki just saying how underrated these bikes are XT Tenere especially

[@williamd1891]

That 80's music was a nice touch. Made me go look for a big can of ozone killing hair spray.

[@williamd1891]

The 80's music was a nice touch. Made me go look for a big can of ozone killing hair spray and day-glo colored clothes. Good times.

[@danielver4484]

The beauty of Germany! No commercial billboards along the roads/highways!

[@ComputerGeekOnTwoWheels]

Noraly, if I can make a suggestion on the new bike. I have two bikes and both are pretty old bikes as well. I was contemplating on whether to get a new bike or do something to my old bikes. So what I decided to do besides mechanical improvements, was to improve their safety by enhancing the lighting. Older bikes have poor lighting compared with the kind of lighting found on newer bikes. Your new bike is purpose built and modernized, but not much has been done to improve the lighting. Lights both in front and the rear are really important for your safety and visibility. Hope you consider doing this before heading off on a new adventure. Let's go...

[@DancerOfClouds]

Perfect choice for your bike Noraly. There can only be one name: “Bestie”. Because if this isn’t the best bike ever for you, what is? Take care and please keep the rubber side down this adventure .

[@savage22bolt32]

Agree 100%.

[@ctrlz4439]

Noraly does not ride much in the dark, she avoids it when possible AFAIR.

[@DanielPintorArtista]

Digital bikes ....they have to be improved ....because no body really trust them .....

[@olenilsen4660]

@@ctrlz4439 when she does though, it´s in some pretty remote places all alone, so I´m totally onboard with this. Get some LED´s for the headlamp if possible, and a couple of good wide beams for that wildlife.

[@nicehahailikeit]

Pretty simple to understand. Lightweight (easy to lift), old-school technology (easy to fix) light to drive and plenty of power

[@janzzen1]

Not easy to fix The 1VJ has serious cooling issues. Cilinder head burns out.

[@musguelha14]

@@nicehahailikeit it's not really lightweight, especially with a big tank. And the weight is all up high.

[@al3xxx918]

Well... There are some big issues with that bike when it comes to Noralys preferenced intended use

[@BRaff-hl4ip]

Brilliant choice. Aircooled, carburetted, steel frame, single cylinder. My kinda bike baby.

[@TheParaxore]

@@BRaff-hl4ip ngl part of me thought it was gonna be a Suzuki DR650 though I'm not far off!

[@LiamCruz-td7li]

And the best bike on Earth!

[@bradsanders6954]

@@TheParaxore Parts for a DR? Available world wide at cheap prices, tons of the bikes around.....a 1987 Yamaha low production bike? For sure the way to go. Attracts attention.

[@bradsanders6954]

@@LiamCruz-td7li How?

[@rechard-jb9cr]

Don't know about the carbureted part. That requires re-jetting at altitude. Some are fussier than others. My DR400 required re-jetting in Colorado at 11000 feet. My DR650 did not - noticable drop in power but OK even with load.

[@bustomat8]

I grew up in Gießen (1970s-80s) and that former quarry in Niederkleen had the cleanest and coldest water one could find. It was so cold, you stayed horizontal as much as possible or your feet got really cold really fast. First you climbed down the slope to the few places spacious enough for a few towels, then you dove in and had to climb out. I loved it and it kept beverages cold. I always thought it unfortunate that the ramp on the other side was off limits. I heard the partying got out hand later on.

[@TazoPax]

Yes! Welcome back! Safe travels and thank you for taking us with you. 🙂🧡

[@heldemel2035]

Good morning internet!! How I have missed that greeting 😀

[@warp3725]

I hate that greeting always have Good morning everyone would be better,i hate being called internet.

[@williamdejong966]

Watch from 00.31 seconds. It is afternoon when she starts

[@williamdejong966]

Sorry , correction . She starts at 00:27 seconds

[@humandroid53]

Agreed! ​@@warp3725

[@shubs3566]

@@warp3725 I think it's something she started saying in her very first few videos when she started in India, and stuck with it since then. I personally love it.

[@cmc9422]

Please ask them to put a better headlight for your dark travelling 😅 or even a small light bar

[@bradsanders6954]

I couldn't even tell the light was on. That will need fixing...........charging system may or may not handle a real light. My DR650 really wouldnt .

[@tedmiller9534]

LED’s don’t pull much power and give good results.

[@davidcolin6519]

@@bradsanders6954 I'm pretty sure that the Tenere has a decent alternator on it, and there are certainly aftermarket ones that can be found. And yes, LEDs pull very little current.

[@endamccabe8895]

Led light bar, between fork tubes. Then light follows your heading, when you turn

[@asterix908]

Its really hard to shoot video of headlight. My very bright headlight in which I can see clearly, on camera looks dim, just like in the video.

[@matthiashauptmann9423]

It is her simplicity that turns my heavily modified DR 650 SE into a keeper - the only bike I didn´t sell after 3-4 years. In fact the bike is now 28 years old (exactly 50% under my ownership) and still going strong. And the best part: one 30A fuse is all the electrical system.

[@budact4837]

terrible maquina

[@RichardLBanville]

How about naming the bike Pangea the bike that brings the continents back together through adventure with Itchy Boots.

[@browngreen933]

Great name!

[@lylemacdonald6672]

That is good.

[@LeighTheHuman]

@@RichardLBanville ooh, I like it.

[@GM_-]

Great suggestion. Pangea the ancient supercontinent that later split into Laurasia and Gondwana land. Noraly is doing her bit to reunite the world! 😊👍👍

[@saraht9571]

Brilliant suggestion, so glad you're back, we missed you!! X

[@manuelbastos2056]

Welcome to the new season Noraly, I hope you are fully recovered, we really missed your adventures in Africa, it was a spectacle.

[@TyLockton]

Welcome back. An older bike is an excellent idea. Fewer points of failure on journeys like yours is smart thinking.

[@Crosshatch1212]

I had tenere fantastic bike .I own a 1991 Honda 400 superfour sport .mint . I’m pretty sure noreley wnt have many problems on the Yamaha .so easy to live with .I did think it was going to be a Honda transalp another fantastic model .

[@graves3919]

As I have mentioned before, I have been following you since you were carrying 2 spare tires. This is your mission, and nothing is crazy. Do what you want. Have fun and enjoy what you are doing.

[@TSM-908]

Yippee- Itchyboots is back!! It’s been so, so long a wait for your return. I’m a sad old 68 year old man, married to my wife for 46 years. I have 2 crazy clever sons aged 37 & 35 and one “digitally adopted”daughter, who doesn’t know that she is my adopted digital daughter. She has beautiful blue eyes and Itchyboots for all her travel adventures. I now relax in my 0 horsepower recliner chair and she takes me out on world class motorcycles adventures. As a retired Computer Scientist I have already been round the world a few time in comfortably boring flying machines that showed little to no exciting viewpoints. I’m so happy for you and the fact you’re back. I am ready to be your virtual passenger again. Please 🙏 take good care of yourself and no more breakdowns be they mechanical or more importantly physically. 😂😂❤️❤️

[@EatmyStardust]

Why don’t you get out there and live your own life then?! 68 isn’t old unless you think it is.

[@TSM-908]

@@EatmyStardust I was knocked off my Suzuki 750 4 stroke by a drunk driver in 1974. Broke my femur and two vertebrae. They fixed the leg but I was still in pain, 2 years later they discovered the hairline type fractures in the vertebrae that healed and were slowly acting like a saw blade on my spinal cord. They fix that, but it was before MRI and the used an xray called a Myelogram. They injected a xray contrast called Myodil as an epidural, they the rock you and its like a spirit level. Unfortunately the Myodil drug was poisonous to about 30% of patients who received it. It caused Progressive Adhesive Arachnoiditis, which is incurable and causes extensive and daily pain. So I had to stop biking and take to cars and an extremely sedentary job as a Computer Scientist. I had to retire on health grounds at 60. Not moving and morphine patches and many other medications helped me to manage the pain, so my travels are virtual with Itchyboots. Silver lining was I married the nurse who mostly looked after me for 2 years while I learned to walk again (I say walk but it’s not great style walking 😂😂.

[@TSM-908]

@@EatmyStardust PS ItchyBoots broken collar bone was not a minor thing. Pneumothorax is very survivable but if there are complications you can have as much as a 5% - 91% mortality rate if recognition is delayed. So she was lucky given her long flight home and it sounds like she had great support from her friends who got her to ER after the bone was repaired. Broken bones release bone marrow (ie fat) into any damaged blood vessels. My fractured femur caused me to have a Pulmonary Embolism and a 4 month coma induced stay in an intensive care facility.

[@EatmyStardust]

@@TSM-908 fear enough.

[@TSM-908]

@@EatmyStardust silver lining was that I married the nurse that taught me how to walk again. So I got damaged but was rewarded with an amazing soulmate for the last 46 years plus two crazy smart sons. So loss-win-win situation for me 🥰🥰

[@fjp3305]

No, you haven't lost your mind, that bike is perfect for you. I had a 1989 XT600.

[@kennethcooley3445]

Over 1 million views in two days Noraly! So happy you are back and looking rested and healthy. My wife and I are awaiting your new travels. Blessings from Illinois in the Midwest of USA.

[@keenas1]

I rode Uk to Oz in 04/05 on a 1989 600 Tenere - 45000 km. Good choice of machine, the only real issues I had were the intake manifold, (1 of 2), became hard and split when removing it to clean the carby when camped out behind a sand dune in Iran. (I recommend new ones). My rear shock lasted, but was a bit soft when loaded. The fuel filter inside the carby was clogged and it would stop randomly at high speed, even though inline fuel filters were fitted. And I'll mention the 1989 model had a nice large oil cooler, not sure about the 1987 model. I have seen a TT600 seize up, they only have a small cooler, again in Iran. I still have my bike and will never sell it! Good luck!

[@welle97]

Dear Noraly. I can understand you very well to choose this bike. Yes it is old but have very little Electronics and i am totally with you. It is the same with cars. Of course Electronic can help an Support you much. But only if you are near areas where you can get help just in case. Now i am age 75 and stay in Thailand for the Rest of my life. I wish you all the luck for your coming journey. Once i l8ved to ride motorbikes for many years and i survived all😅. Here in Thailand it is much too hot because there is nearly no shadow. A car with aircon is much better. Bye from Rainer from Phitsanulok

[@motorelax]

No! You haven't lost your mind, you simply blow our minds! It's more than perfect, Noraly!

[@sarahjayne4904]

Oh this is making a perfect Sunday!

[@glorisol3805]

I love Germany, I lived in Kaiserslautern for a year and I miss it! I also love the beautiful, quiet, small villages. Looking forward to your new adventures, Noraly! I think you could name your new motorbike, "SKY". You look like you're sitting on a piece of blue sky riding on it... a little piece of heaven! 💙💙💙

[@muckle8]

@glorisol3805 Mr Blue sky! 🔹

[@MrGaryGG48]

I lived in Ludwigsburg (near Stuttgart) from 1961 to 1965 and I miss those days too. I'm not so sure about the 65 or so years since then. My dad was station there in the U.S. Army and we bought a VW Westphalia camper-bus soon after arriving there. We put about 100,000 miles on it in the four years we lived there. Our family took off every time we could get away from school or for my dad, from work. Europe was a very interesting place for a teenager then. I spent all the available time traveling with my family or by bicycle. It was definitely a wonderful period. I loved studying the history and learned quite a lot from that opportunity. I'm not sure about how much I'd like to go back now... many, many changes since then!!

[@muckle8]

@MrGaryGG48 “ we defeated the wrong enemy “

[@Monunator]

Name your bike "Mori", it is Mongolian for "horse", (which I'm wildly guessing you might be passing through) and also a nice dedication to the person that built it.

[@MyFaithShines]

Wanderer

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Very good name

[@rizkyadiyanto7922]

memento mori

[@thebrowns5337]

Passing through a horse sounds painful

[@DavidReckitt]

Itchy Boots Noraly is back! Bloody marvellous. Let’s go!!🎉

[@kpslinger6030]

Great choice. Of all the bikes (35) I've owned, my kick start, battery delete (capacitor) desert sled XT600 is one I miss the most. Goes almost anywhere, does almost everything (long highway miles solved with a wire coat hanger throttle lock!) That old thumper was legend, and so shall yours be. Ride safe, Ride strong.

[@delphinrider9580]

Just a right name for this "means of transport" ?? ;-)

[@twowheelsandwatches5581]

It’s great to see someone take a ‘proper’ motorcycle around the world! I just did 700kms last weekend on my 1988 R80GS…I loved every minute of it. No tech, no ABS, no heated anything. If it stops I bump it…if I run out of petrol I put it on reserve…I feel so much more connected to it than I did my Husky or any other bike. Also so easy to put on the centre stand…fully loaded. 50bhp and still good for 130kph. Awesome. Going to love this show

[@EasterEdwards]

I watched this twice and it's still good!

[@cathygreen5719]

Welcome back. Love watching you from Port Elizabeth. South Africa. Whoop Whoop 🤭 🙌 😊❤.

[@orcaflotta7867]

You meant to say Geqeberha, don't you?

[@BravoFox27]

⁠nobody means to say that...

[@birgitmasurat5285]

Oh wie schön, du bist in Deutschland, ich hoffe sehr es gefällt dir hier. Ich bin seit dem Tipp eines Arbeitskollegen auf deinen spektakulären Reisen dabei und ein großer Fan von dir geworden. Ich bewundere dich um all deinen Mut, deine Abenteuerlust und das du trotz mancher extremen Schwierigkeiten nie aufgegeben hast. Wundervoll ❤❤ ich freue mich auf das nächste und bin schon ganz gespannt...viel Spaß in meinem Land und alles liebe ❤❤❤😊

[@nunyabidness9257]

How many dudes here read this comment and tried to summon their high school German to try and translate before hitting the button (raises hand)….. :). I got enough to get the gist of what Birgit was saying and got thru it!

[@birgitmasurat5285]

@@nunyabidness9257 danke schön.... thank you

[@ZyzikCG]

Hello Noraly, we miss you so much. Good luck on your travels. From Russia, with love. Из России с любовью!

[@brucetalley3798]

I would personally prefer some auxiliary lighting, as that single headlamp seems inadequate.

[@jplin888]

Agree. It’s not bright enough specially at night where there is no street lights.

[@keyboarddancers7751]

I think she said the bike's not finished yet so aux lighting may still be on the cards.

[@patrickmurray8304]

and a second mirror

[@abartos]

The standard lighting is certainly not up to today's standards, but I think on video the GoPro and its not-so-great low-light recording capabilities are responsible for our impressions.

[@sofarokintn8166]

​@@patrickmurray8304... and buy those mirrors in bulk! 😅

[@Jupiterider1]

Fantastic Noraly! I’m so glad you are back!

[@marciaarlati5865]

"Good Morning Internet !!" Welcome back Noraly !! ❤❤❤

[@UltralightMotorcycleCamping]

In this video, Noraly said, "Good afternoon internet."

[@marciaarlati5865]

@@UltralightMotorcycleCamping I'm not referring to this video but to the previous ones when she greeted us on her travels with "Good Morning Internet"... capire o no?

[@gustavoguidor156]

Legendary bike for a legend of a Rider! Great to see Noraly is so happy and for sure she will enjoy this bike. Beautiful places shown in this video.

[@nimdorji2254]

After months finally i am getting ready for adventure with ITCHY BOOTS yay🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@ajkolodziejski118]

That philosophy goes back to Alex Chacon. Simple bike that any mechanic anywhere in the world can fix. 👍good to see you again.

[@WhyWorry1]

Oh, I’ve missed you! So glad to see you back and sounding healthy!

To choose a motorcycle is personal I agree, Although the Teneré is an iconic bike, I would opt for technological reliability. KTM’s 450 bikes have proven so in the last 20 years in Dakar Rallyes!!

[@budact4837]

la xt seguramente le dara menos problemas que una ktm

[@ndikomahube2560]

"Good Morning Internet, it's 4pm in the afternoon and welcome back to the channel", I am glad that you are healed and can share your adventures with us.

[@thedutchhuman]

don't forget her smile🙂

[@prodcollins7652]

Crazy how I read that in Noraly's voice...😂

[@thekatekane]

@@prodcollins7652 same! Lol

[@phillipmarufu2453]

😅😅😅

[@awitokwivideosatv3099]

Ooh yes!!! As per normal!! Hit the LIKE button first before it even start!!! Welcome back our fav KZbinr!!! The long awaited adventure begins!! Glad you're back Noraly!!! Much love from Singapore..and all the best!!

[@mr.crazyf1512]

Hello Nourali, I am from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and I am a fan of your channel. I wish you always comfort and enjoyment. I hope you come to visit Saudi Arabia.

[@johngreydanus2033]

Do you have tourist visas yet? I don't think so.

[@chrisbirmele835]

@@johngreydanus2033 Saudi Arabia issues tourist visas since 2019. I have been there in 2022, highly recommend it.

[@johngreydanus2033]

@@chrisbirmele835 Yeah, I went and Googled it and found out already. I lived there 9 years and saw quite a bit already, thanks.

[@marceltromp1454]

Do U have a headlight ,it was so dark and can't see a thing in front of U . Can't wait voor de volgende videos. xxx

[@kodez79]

Woman driver in Saudi. I suppose the ban was lifted, but the framework and indirect limitations still remain. I would suggest avoiding Saudi if Noraly was to ask. It is gorgeous tho.

[@eyeswideopen7126]

Incredibly brave and courageous woman... this is what you call freedom. Only a few people ever get to experience this in there lifetime.

[@fix2298]

Woww, Yamaha XT600 Tenere, legendary motorcycle, air cooling, indestructible engine

[@andrewturner5710]

I destructed mine. You're not trying hard enough. Mine was a 1988. Still miss it over 30 years later.

[@hernangarcia8481]

Hola Noraly, que bueno! 😃tenerte otra vez con tu nuevo proyecto siempre los mejores deseos y siguiendote firme desde argentina🇦🇷.El nombre para tu nueva moto sería loba.

[@kenmurphy5315]

@@fix2298 Lack of oil changes destroys fifth gear and camshaft/cylinder head.

[@janzzen1]

At last.... A couple of guys who know what they talking about. These 1VJ engines are crap. Dump em for a 3AJ. I am trying to warn noraly for this issue.

[@florislok]

Natuurlijk had ik m’n first love, de XT500 geadviseerd, maar de 600 is ook heerlijk!

[@vladags]

I can't wait... It's going to be another fantastic adventure....

[@Brian-1948]

Please add a rachet strap to your kit to help lifting the bike when things get awkward. Love your choice of machine. As always ride safety.

[@DRACOS1313]

2 to trade off while re-poisonings

[@mementomori4972]

Nah, here is what she needs. A set of extra tubes, Some extra spokes. An extra clutch and brake lever. An extra clutch cable (pre fitted but not connected). A set of throttle cables. Extra washable air filter. 10cm of extra chain. 1 meter fuel hose. Some washers that fit on the clutch springs to compress them if the clutch wears out. A spark plug. A set of wheel bearings. A small toolkit. Extra fuel filters. Most of it can be strapped on somewhere on the frame. I would fit (or weld) a small box for the tools, somewhere low down on the bike or even on the engine guard,...and yeah JB weld, and RTW silicone gasket maker. One more very important thing is a spare cdi contol unit.

[@tassie7325]

I have mentioned previously, after watching Noraly struggle in the mud, that it makes sense to have some sort of mechanical aid to help lift or even recover her bike. I can understand that there are limitations on what is considered essential. Therefore, rather than ratchet straps, I would recommend a length of climbing rope and attaining a little bit of knowledge of knots in order to create a mechanical advantage through pullies when lifting or pulling.

[@telerover]

Ratchet straps put too much lateral pressure on the seat and can tear it off or break the seat pan. I tried my best to make those work.

[@alanw9677]

What about two of those shoulder straps that delivery people use for appliances? Or even just one if they’re too bulky!🤷🏻‍♂️. Happy to see you back on a bike ‼️

[@CV-pu3ye]

A 1987 Yamaha Tenere, built up by a German master craftsman to drive around the world in 2025, that's just all kinds of awesome right there. Glad to see you have recovered Noraly.

[@nickclarkuk]

Beautiful bike ! Great choice Norally ! Simple, low compression, air cooled engine with a carb for fuelling couldn’t be much simpler.

[@stephenpaul4258]

Carbs are not as good as injection.more things to go wrong. Aircooling at low speed on trails is not as good as watercooled

[@kevincorbin6273]

Can’t wait for the adventure to begin

[@seeratlasdtyria4584]

LOL Noraly, I seem to remember us having this discussion when you were first starting out.....a looooong time ago.. When he opened that door I busted up laughing, MY Yammy XT 600 is parked right inside my garage door:) I don't have the monster Tenere Tank, but otherwise pretty much the same bike:) (Mine's 'FASTER" though- It's painted RED!!! LOL. Anyways, have had mine since I bought it new, so long ago, I don't even remember the exact year (damned I'm getting old) Only thing to watch out for, is to pack it up and make sure he's tuned the shocks and forks to deal with your ALL UP weight. You'll find you can't run these things to death, you have to beat em to death with a crowbar:) Oh, and change the oil religiously. Bike should last forever, mine's lasted me a lifetime.

[@tonyw4863]

How is the vibration on a Tenere 600? One of the early bikes I rode was a 1970's XT500 and at highway speeds I was convinced that all my teeth were going to vibrate out. I wonder if the 600 has a balancer shaft fitted to control the vibration.

[@seeratlasdtyria4584]

@@tonyw4863 I thought about answering that question in my original post, but decided that Naraly either 1. either had some mod on her Tenere that would mitigate it, or 2. She wouldn't be traveling at the speeds at which the vibration begins to wear you out. On my bike, about 65 mph and up, especially around 75 or so, the vibration is REALLY noticeable. Starts numbing your hands, then you need one of those inflatable seat cushions to avoid the pain in your butt which begins to creep up rapidly after about 30-45 minutes. Because of the nature of the boots I wear (heavy-well insulated) I've never felt more than a buzz from the pegs. BUT the hands and your rear end, will start hollering for attention :) I have large hands so changed to larger almost spongy grips and normally ride with almost gauntlet like, reinforced gloves. Long cause I've had a BIG wasp make it up my sleeve and slam into my armpit once and it was everything I could do to stay upright :) Again, when traveling cross country etc. the vibration is not really a problem as I don't ride those high speeds except on large paved roads- which I always try to avoid.:) One more thing, My engine does NOT have electric start, so I'm not aware of whether her engine has any kind of balancer, rubber mounts etc. We'll just have to weight till she goes through all the mods her guy has done.

[@tonyw4863]

@@seeratlasdtyria4584 Thanks for the excellent response. The initial XT500 had shocking vibration at anything more than 50mph. It was also kick start only and people ended up in hospital with severely damaged legs if they didn't use the manual decompressor properly. I was once lifted about a foot into the air when it kicked back during starting. Noraly's XT600 is 11 years newer so it may have a balance shaft or other engineering changes to quieten the vibration. It also is electric start which is great as they could be very difficult to start when hot with the kick starter.

[@delphinrider9580]

Looks a lot of experience there....

[@SlickBubbles]

@@tonyw4863 My early 80's XT didn't have a vibration problem.

[@roymoderatto]

My forever bike is an ‘86 HD FXR. It’s also being rebuilt frame up. The reliability of a carbureted bike, the simplicity of its electronics, makes all the sense to take it around the world. That Tenere is just perfect, light and agile! Congratulations!

[@JimmyBV]

Nice to see you again, Noraly! Waiting for the upcoming trip!

[@abrammorold]

Welcome back Noraly, miss you!!😊❤️

[@anouschkakardolus9874]

You can name her "Stitch" from Lilo & Stitch. It's blue and kind of stitched together with different motorparts and some well deserved improvements. And it is a little reminder that you just need 1 Stitch, your motorcycle, and no more accidents and stitches on your body 😉

[@harostegui1]

I will said the name of your new motorcycle should be…!!! “PURA VIDA” Because You are full of life and has been all over the World. Muchas gracias por todo lo que haces. Noraly

[@harostegui1]

And name is Henry Arostegui. Originally from Costa Rica. I live in the USA. Hola Noraly

[@afnixony4791]

Wow! She's back! Thank God for full term recovery. Can't wait to follow along. 🌹🕊💐❤️💪🏿

[@KenDavis-u1v]

Fantastic pick, amazing love it

[@Nilguiri]

Thank the doctors and evolution.

[@TheLogneo]

PHOENIX for the bike

[@japersjolly8763]

Gulliver!

[@TheGodson2000]

@@TheLogneo Lovely bike.. Definitely need a light headlight Led or HID possibly

[@voiceofreason9238]

I suggested Timmy the Tenure but Phoenix is better. :)

[@darionerat3671]

This is the wisest bike choice that you could have possible to make. All these modern era vehicles are made to get broken in a very short period of time.

[@sroberts605]

So interesting to hear what other people think about this. My 24 yr old car still goes with minimum input and still the same emissions from new (!), and still overtakes big modern cars with ease. I wonder what the stats are for these kind of impressions?

[@chrishoppe3041]

I have been riding since 4 and am now 56 years old many ,many bikes of all kinds. My xt 600 was #1 for fun anywhere, super reliable bike stock

[@ViralCollectionShupao]

Noraly welcome back ❤ congratulations for your new bike 🎉lots of love from Kohima, India. ❤️

[@luclapointe858]

Phoenix. "The phoenix is an immortal bird that cyclically regenerates or is otherwise born again."🏍

[@yureituesday]

Yes 👍🏼

[@fernandosartori844]

That (Phoenix) was the first name it came to me as well...

[@exothermal.sprocket]

It's also completely mythological. There is however, someone who died and arose from the dead by the name Jesus. Real historical man. Real historical event. More proofs and witnesses to the validity of this event than are required to establish proof than the founding of the USA, for example.

[@klandertje]

Through fire,.....

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Jesus went through scourging and crucifixion.

[@antoniom4016]

Noraly is living the dream of a lot of people wish they could accomplish. 👍🏾👌🏾🙏🏾👏🏾

[@alileevil]

@@antoniom4016 nah bro. I prefer living at home and sleeping in my comfy bed and taking a vacation once in a while lol

[@alharris1508]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I am sooooo jealous of your new-old bike! TENERE RULES!!!

[@jesper1406]

Just what the doctor ordered! More horsepower, less electric gimmicks and low weight. Special built for you... Alaska had the low weight, but fully loaded it didn't have enough power. All the best!!! ❤

[@cconnon1912]

Great choice on the bike. Modern adventure, bikes have become bigger and heavier and just way more difficult to ride. They’re more powerful but have given up nimbleness, lightweight and simplicity.

[@sophiesharbour]

The name of the bike should be short like the village names in Wales! How about Llanfairpwll­gwyngyllgogery­chwyrndrobwll­llantysilio­gogogoch? 😉

[@haydonditchburn2194]

Yep, you're onto it..

[@SandraOrtmann1976]

Oh my goodness, before you call the bike it will be nightfall.

[@dionchadfield]

I felt your excitement and when they revealed a 1987 XT Yamaha took me straight back to my teenage years . The Yamaha TT was also popular . It sounds great , look forward to what modifications they have done , brilliant guys ❤

[@dionchadfield]

Being a Kiwi I would call it what it is “ The XT “ . Short , sharp and simple just like the bike .

[@henkhendriks5983]

Aaaaaahhhhh. The one with the 4 llll!

[@dylan5254]

These bikes are special -and so are the people who still ride and maintain them. Excellent choice on all counts. I’ve been riding my 1983 model to work everyday for over 20 years. There’s not much in machinery that you can buy these days that gives more than 40 years of service! But sure they’re not for everyone😉

[@Lisa-Azra_Broad]

need brighter lights

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

BIG TIME THEY'RE TERRIBLE

[@johnddwyer]

Yes that is a good point it needs more lights.

[@ispeed1971]

Pretty sure its a work in progress, when its done my guess is it will look like a bike ready for Paris/ Dakar .. Awesome platform to build from. Not as nuch parts availability as a DR650 or KLR but not terrible lol

[@UltralightMotorcycleCamping]

I had just posted that hopefully Noraly's new old bike will get LED bulbs all around for a major improvement in safety.

[@davidb7854]

Looked to me like there were no lights on the bike at the moment, driving in the pitch black is a serious gut check, especially if in deer country. But not even dash lights, which makes me think the electrics just aren't done yet. But he did mention the light switch earlier so not sure. But not a hint of light there on that black road at the end. (Also, if no lights, you must plan to end the test ride before sundown.)

[@mercedesheymer8458]

Welcome back to the Dutch Legend, I think you have explored more than Abel Tasman ever did Noraly. Stay safe. Love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@rossdavey428]

Yep. How about touring Oz? Plenty to see, film and challenge.

[@WhiteTiger333]

@@rossdavey428 She said that she used to work for a gold exploration company in Oz, so it's not on her priority list. I have no idea how much of the country she has explored.

[@1010azaz]

次の相棒は、ヤマハ テネレ600でしたかｗｗｗ 是非、日本の静岡のヤマハ本社へ来て下さいｗ(=ﾟωﾟ)ﾉ

[@2WheelsGood.01]

Yes factory tour in Shizouka would be very cool!

[@wyattblessing7078]

T7を期待していた

[@Miamivice74]

Yes, would love to see you ride around Japan that would be amazing!!❤

[@spacetruckin6555]

@@wyattblessing7078 The T7 is awesome but too heavy.

[@dutchyjhome]

@@wyattblessing7078 Please see comment: Modern bikes are too heavy for the purpose of globetrotting, unfortunately.--> Yamaha do something with this information, please ! And the durability, reliability and resilience of a 80s Yamaha XT600 or the 90s XT600Z are in a superior class of their own.

[@jangoebel9355]

Nice bike. Funny because I had the same bike 30 years ago. Years of driving without any problems👍

[@Menegon89]

Awesome Choice! Nice bike, stronger and basic! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@Charzander570]

So glad that you are back. 😅it seems like eternity. Been following you from the beginning.

[@troyellis8692]

Uitsekend! Welkom terug! En gefeliciteerd met je herstel!

[@bambrkergudu6639]

Норали вернулась. Ура! Удачи и благ! Больше не падай! ❤

[@OficinaFerrazza]

Aeee... Muito bom ter a Noraly de volta! 🎆🎆🎆🇧🇷