Riding across Australia, heading up the west coast, solo motorcycle camping adventure S2 Episode 14.

Continued exploring the west coast of Australia. Passing endless vinyards and winneries in the Margaret River region. Visited the longest jetty on possibly the windiest day, I checked out a giant, venturing through another world of pinnacles and a quick city stop for some much needed supplies.
Link to the search for the Giants: www.giantsofma...

[@amdinga561]

Oh man. A nice hotel room with a shower and a lamb shank dinner! Coming back to the city has its perks. If you wanted to take a little extra time and capture those moments where you finally get that first bed/hot meal in a while... Well, I think everyone following these journeys would love to celebrate those things with you.

[@freewayproject]

Yes it make you appreciate things we normally take for granted once you have been on the road for a while away from it, literally saying out loud how good is this 🤣😂🤣

[@ladytradiej8027]

I think you can definitely claim it as a 'Lap of Australia' 🤩🤩 Great vid. Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@freewayproject]

thanks, glad you're still enjoying the series. yes I'll take it as another lap around the island.

[@3goldfinger]

Need a glass of wine after watching this episode.🍷

[@freewayproject]

😂 glad you enjoyed it

[@coltcampbell9644]

You have 3 under 8 children sat here hung off every word right now as we watch this episode. You're also somewhat responsible for how long they're taking to eat too 😂 keep doing this as long as you can. Thanks again you're an absolute trooper.

[@freewayproject]

That is awesome to hear they are enjoying the series. I hope they liked the Giant. If any of them are into trucks the second episode in Karijini might interest them, and if they like trying to ride through rivers the next two episode coming should be fun. Oh and if they haven't see it, in the first series in Tasmania we get to see a platypus close up playing in the water. thanks for watching and the support.

[@retiredwaterdoctor]

always look forward to your video's....keep up the great work.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it, there are more to come from this trip

[@larrykaminski3269]

Thanks!.. I enjoyed this ride . You took me to Perth plus enjoyed both the giants and pinnacles

[@freewayproject]

Thank you Larry it is greatly appreciated. Yes 3 totally different things to explore.

[@radadventure2606]

I look forward to Friday evening when I can share in your journey! So, now I can test your German...Schone Bilder hast Du gemacht!

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you are along for the ride. Vielen Dank, es ist einfach bei all diesen wunderschönen Landschaften

[@benjohnson7170]

So you bought the extra plush air mat,after staying at the plush hotel eh.😆. Seriously, as always, great story telling

[@freewayproject]

yes I'm getting soft, all the luxuries 😂😂😂. thanks mate.

[@JohnWilliams-ge7eh]

Very enjoyable joe thanks .

[@freewayproject]

Thanks John, glad you enjoyed the episode.

[@eochaid]

amazing views and excellent pictures! thx for taking us along!

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, I'm glad you are enjoying the series.

[@eochaid]

@@freewayproject always wanted to go there, never had the time - thx for letting me see that btw - youre camerawork (photo and video) are great! which Photocamera do you use? (sry for my english, i'm an austrian)

[@freewayproject]

@@eochaid I am using a DJI Osmo Action for filming when on the bike (from the helmet) otherwise I using a Sony A7SIII. I am taking photos with a Sony A7RIII, I only have room for 2 lenses Sony GM 24mm 1.4 and Sony GM 70mm - 200mm 2.8. I also have a DJI Mavic Pro drone

[@eochaid]

@@freewayproject nice, i use a Sony A7III, pixelwise you definitely win 🙂 gotta get me on of those Drones...

[@melanieroser8805]

Just about to do the same adventure with my son..He will be be on a Himalayan me on a gs 800 adv.. loving your content

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate glad you are enjoying the series. That will be an epic try with your son, so much to explore together out there

[@michaelpyke9368]

Nicely filmed Joe, JCS would be where you got your tyre replaced, the Triumph and Royal Enfield dealer I know them well. Keep the shinny side up mate.

[@freewayproject]

yes that's it, right next to ItechWorld where I got my lithium batteries and solar panel I am traveling with. JCS were great and really helpful.

[@henrydigby2616]

Amazing the end .

[@freewayproject]

thanks, glad you enjoyed it.

[@robertmauter6493]

Hey there Joe, what an awesome place there at the pinnacles, your country truly amazes me, we have a place here in my country called the petrified forest, similar to this, the remoteness would be a huge draw for me, wish I could ship my road glide over there and tour every inch of your country, as always enjoy your videos. Rob from U.S. Al.

[@freewayproject]

Hi Rob, is that in Arizona with the hill that are all different colours? Would love to see that place. I bet there is some good riding and places to explore around there. thanks, glad you are still enjoying the series.

[@horsesoldier1]

Had to watch your video before I go for a long forest ride.

[@freewayproject]

Yes that massive white sand dune was a little mind-blowing sitting there in the middle of all that green and yes the Pinnacles are special.

[@horsesoldier1]

@@freewayproject I would like to ride Lightning though the pinnacles, he’d be like what the heck are they? lol

[@freewayproject]

@@horsesoldier1 he would probably think he was on mars 😂 Another person commented that when they road through the Pinnacles they were filming a B grade Japanese science fiction movie, now that would have been funny to see in that land scape.

[@horsesoldier1]

@@freewayproject I could see that setting in a sci-fi for sure. It did remind me of the movie Pitch Black 😎

[@janai2305]

Great. Thanks 🎉

[@freewayproject]

glad you enjoyed it.

[@brentbauer8258]

You obviously have a media background. Great job!

[@freewayproject]

I make feature length documentaries, these are a far bit different but still a lot of fun.

[@archjapanmotovlogs]

just love your channel Joe, so relaxing to watch mate. Absolutely love the Perth area hope to be able to move there one day 🙏

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mare, glad you are enjoying the series, yes the Perth region is stunning

[@zed9879]

Flew over from the UK and done the Perth-Geraldton-Monkey Mia-Quobba Blow Holes-Coral Bay and back to Perth in a campervan with the family this August. Done it a couple times previously over the 30+ years and I still have a soft spot for the landscape and countryside WA has to offer.

[@zed9879]

Going to follow your travels since finding your video today :)

[@freewayproject]

that sounds like a great trip. Yes the landscape in WA is unique and amazing.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you have you along for the ride.

[@davidcox8961]

Those dunes remind me of White Sands New Mexico. Australia resembles the US Southwest in many places. Hope to visit and ride Australia some day.

[@freewayproject]

Yes David there are a lot of similarities between the West Coast of America and the West Coast of Australia, from what I understand it similar again to the West coast of Africa in parts. All stunning locations to ride. It is definitely worth the effort to make in over if you can.

[@RamblingRuters]

Absolutely loving this journey mate! & your authenticity! Those giants & rock formations are so cool, thank you for sharing your adventures and gorgeous nature photos for myself in the US it s awesome to see the beauty of Aus, safe travels

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, I am glad you are enjoying the series. Yes there is so much to see so many places to explore, and there is still more to explore in Western Australia as I had north.

[@coobye]

Nice work Joe. I'm writing down some of these spots for my own trip over next year. Cheers.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you are enjoying the series. You’ll have a blast doing this trip next year. I am missing so many incredible spots. I’ll just have to do another lap around the country.

[@seandutoit9537]

Thanks Joe, nice sunset city pics.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate.

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

Awesome 👏 the Pinncils , will have to check it out next year on my trip 👍

[@freewayproject]

Definitely worth a stop and it just off the coast HWY

[@sanatandharma4435]

Incredible! The sand dunes, giants and the limestones! What an amazing country!

[@freewayproject]

yes there are so many amazing thing dotted all over the country.

[@peterhewitson71]

Hi Joe a great trip , I did that area ( north ) last summer in my van , some great spots to explore , I live in York WA so know the area well , looking forward to watching more , have Subed .Pete

[@freewayproject]

I'm glad you have been enjoying the series Pete. It is amazing in the north, I was unable to travel along the Gibbs River Road due to the flooding, so am keep to go back again and check that out as well. So many epic places up there.

[@peterhewitson71]

I plan to get out on the XT 250 a bit more and do some videos for my channel you got me motivated again , keep the shiny side up @@freewayproject

[@freewayproject]

@@peterhewitson71 That sounds awesome

[@grahamcairn8379]

Absolutely stunning photos. Wasn't it lucky that you have a m8 with a motel. I don't think I would have left in a hurry 😂.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, yes I had no idea that they had a hotel, I felt very fortunate.

[@shaned187]

Another great episode Joe. I love the photography at the end of each episode. It's inspired me to get a decent camera again and get back into the hobby. Your channel deserves way more subs than it has. Camera work and story telling is next level! Keep it up and you will be the next big thing on youtube. All the best and can't wait for the next one.

[@freewayproject]

thanks mate, glad you are still enjoying the ride. A camera is always good to have, trying to capture the feel of a moment. Not sure about the sub numbers, I'm probably not doing the right thing for the KZbin algorithm, but I am having fun film the adventure and editing the episodes to share.

[@martythompson6509]

Hahaha..last time I was at the Pinnacles, there was a Japanese B grade sci-fi movie being filmed... the costume designer must have just graduated from Kinder...😅

[@freewayproject]

😂😂😂 that would have been epic to see. I can only imagine the set up for a B grade science-fiction movie from Japan.

[@justinfitzpatrick191]

It's a shame you took the motorway to Perth instead of South West Hwy, there are some lovely little towns on the way. Or you can ride to Mundaring on unsealed roads pretty much all the way. I don't know North of Perth past Wanneroo, will have to take a road trip up there myself.

[@freewayproject]

Yes that the one thing I know is happening, I am missing so many good spots as I don't know a lot of the areas I pass through like locals do. I'll just have to do another trip to see all the spots I missed.

[@marcbastien6054]

"Conduisez à gauche" is in French. (Drive on the left) Some Québécois were deported to West Australia in 1838 and built roads and houses! Seems the English didn't like us revolting and wanting our own country! Most came back eventually but a few fell in love in Australia and built a life there. Wish I could go visit your country. Take care.

[@freewayproject]

oh I missed the French how could I🤦🏼‍♂️. I spent a lot of time in France and the first things I learnt were à gauche, À droite, tout droit as I was racing on a bicycle and if you are in a group you need to know what's happen or it gets messy. I knew the French were the first to arrive in Esperance in the bottom of Western Australia as the town is named after a French ship the Esperance (hope). There is a fascinating history with the French in Australie. Thanks for the information.

[@horsesoldier1]

Thanks!

[@freewayproject]

Thank you as always, helping to do more adventures to share.

[@rosepang671]

I love your videos… let’s me Copy some of your itinerary ideas so thanks for that..

[@freewayproject]

no problem, glad you are enjoying the series, there are so many fun things to explore.

[@SuburbanKnight]

M'River is great for spicy grape juice!

[@freewayproject]

Definitely 👍🏻

[@ridewitholdgrizz582]

I am REALLY enjoying your videos. Great look at a great country. I will probably never make it to Australia as I am 71 years old and still have long rides in Canada that I want to do. Your rides are so refreshing. Well done...I will be following

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you are enjoying the series. I bet there are so many amazing rides in Canada. I have only ridden an enduro bike around Squamish BC on some of the most amazing trails I have ever seen.

[@marksteele4364]

Obviously you rode up the Indian Ocean road by the sounds of things. Absolutely loved that section of the coast all the way up to Kalbarri. Thank you again for sharing I intend doing your trip next year health permitting. Well done mate ,Oh and it's nice to experience a little comfort now and then thanks to good friends. Cheers

[@freewayproject]

Yes, that was the road I was on next to the Indian Ocean up to Kalbarri. Glad you are enjoying the series , it’s a great trip to do so much to explore. I hope you get to do it next year. Yes, I’m not going to lie. The hotel was really good. 😁

[@zanehastie7589]

Cool.😎

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it

[@jasontaylor8412]

Thanks Joe iam up to date now. Catch ya next Friday.

[@freewayproject]

great, see you then.

[@blacky8498]

It only gets better the further north you go, loving the photography

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate glad you are enjoying the series. Yes there are some other spots I’m hoping to explore

[@antonoat]

This is a really great way to see your country, thank you!

[@freewayproject]

thanks for coming along for the ride

[@mikew1854]

Always love coming along on the ride with you

[@freewayproject]

Thanks Mike good to have you along for the ride

[@alphonsvanmaanen]

Great capture Joe! There is nothing better than being out on the road and being in every moment… Loving your delivery! Ride safe.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you are enjoying the series. Yes I’m trying to soak it all in, so much to explore

[@bradaitken2175]

One of your best Joe!

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, that one seemed to have a bit of everything.

[@gudgengrebe]

Great advert for Australia! So many different types of terrain and most of them stunning. I’d love to ride some of them myself- and I’d not even considered going to Australia, that’s how good these videos are!

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate glad you are enjoying the series. Yes there is so much diversity in the landscapes and places and there is still so much more to explore.

[@-sandman4605]

Geraldton known as the windy city. Another great video cheers mate. 😎

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate

[@scintilladesign4187]

Another great ride, thank you!

[@freewayproject]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@vanceyboy1959]

Thanks for the ride Joe. I'll have to make a trip south and check out those Giants 👍☺

[@freewayproject]

Thanks glad you enjoyed it. Yes you could definitely make a ride of it trying to find them all.

[@roaming-aus]

You’re going into territory I haven’t been now. Looking forward to taking notes for future travels. Loving this series!!!

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you are enjoying the series. Yes there are some spots. I am keen to check out further north.

[@terrycavender]

New air mattress! Good on ya mate! So, was it really self inflating? 🤔 Deb and I were looking forward to this episode, beautiful landscape! Did I miss something? I thought you had just put on a new back tire. I have a little over 4,000 miles on my stock Ceat, and I still have decent tread left.

[@freewayproject]

Yes the new air mattress is good, a lot stronger material I think, the old one was probably may for laying it on soft grass, not the hard rocks, sticks and branches I end up putting mine on. I could only get another Donlop 605D which is a real off road tyre but handles the HWY ok. They are great in rocky, muddy, conditions where you really need the grip but only last about 6000km. I had only done about 4000km on this on but there was no where north I could get another with out ordering it in and that could take a week or 2 so instead I got the Heidenau which would last 15,000 20,000km so I wouldn't have to deal with the back tyre again. But it has more aggressive tread than the CEAT.

[@terrycavender]

@@freewayproject I have heard those are good tires for the dirt, and last long, that's what I'll get if I can get it in Mexico. I'm still sorting my Himalayan out. I have a few details like finding a tank bag, I'm running short on storage. I am running the RE panniers, a 30 liter tail bag, and 7 liter side bags, but I'm still short. It never ends does it? 🙄

[@freewayproject]

@@terrycavender yes every trip seem to need something else😂

[@noelbowerman1562]

Great episode ,looking forward to the coming episodes

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. heading north should get really interesting

[@swannyhommersom2816]

Great episode again! Great editing and photos👍🏻.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you are still enjoying the series

[@robpinter5431]

Stunning still photos Joe, fantastic stuff.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate glad you enjoyed it.

[@greglipschitz]

Such beautiful photography Joe. Loving your adventure. Safe travels.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it.

[@neil2402]

So much to see in this one! Great landscapes. Interested to see the pinnacles. My father took lots of photos there years ago, didn't realise there was a track through them. Cheers,

[@freewayproject]

Thanks, yes the pinnacles are great on a motorbike.

[@ShaneMunro4065]

Lovin your travels mate. I'm getting itchy feet again. Take care, be safe 🏍️🇦🇺

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you are enjoying the series. Definitely worth getting back out there on another road trip.

[@darrencarmichael-yd2vx]

Great part of the world for a motorcycle trip eh Joe ? Love those white sand dunes and green scrub to desert . Ride safely mate 👍👍👍

[@freewayproject]

Yes, it is an amazing place to be able to ride a motorbike. That massive Sandune was wild. Thanks mate will do.

[@BlueAlgon]

Ah, that was a white sponge blob from Mars eating your vegetation. Very fascinating to see. Your landscape is so different from this Canadian. What kind of tools do you carry to deal with flats and how much space do they take? This RE Himalayan is on my radar for my next bike (as long as it has a comfortable seat), but I've never dealt with replacing tubes except for bicycles.

[@freewayproject]

Hi mate, glad you enjoyed the episode. I carry 3 tyre leaves and an electric pump. I actually change a tyre at the end of this episode: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ6TdJaDiriBi9E if that helps. Changing a tyre on a motorcycle is exactly the same as doing it on a bicycles you just need to get the beed of the tyre in the centre of the rim at the opposite end that you are using the leavers on and you need more force as a motorcycle tyre is not a pliable as a bicycle tyre.

[@in2ADV]

Awesome video Joe! Lovely photos at the end 🙂

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it

[@johnjakowenko8521]

Cracker episode mate👌

[@freewayproject]

Thanks John, glad you enjoyed the episode, this one had a bit of everything 😂

[@nzcheeze1]

Awesome series so far, really enjoying it! whats your lens, camera and bag set up for your photography stuff?

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you are enjoying the second series. If you are interested in the camera gear I am using, it is towards the end of this video (it also shows the camp gear at the start) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZewkIx6l7Sniac&t

[@timothyapisa2643]

Great trip! What headlight are you using? Looks super bright. My Himalayan headlamp is not very bright, from factory.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you are enjoying the series. It's a LED head light, it came with the bike as I got my bike second hand. You can find them on eBay. www.ebay.com/itm/385485956381?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D777008%26algo%3DPERSONAL.TOPIC%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20230811123856%26meid%3D83001155a55c43d88c7386ecd9b3961d%26pid%3D101770%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26itm%3D385485956381%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D4375194%26algv%3DRecentlyViewedItemsV2%26brand%3DUnbranded&_trksid=p4375194.c101770.m4236&_trkparms=parentrq%3Abf6f4ea618a0acd8644f4adcffffade0%7Cpageci%3Aff89427d-59a7-11ee-ad2b-0add2d038774%7Ciid%3A1%7Cvlpname%3Avlp_homepage

[@JasonFollett]

Took me a while, but I finally noticed that you changed your mirrors from stock to double-take(?) between your 20K review video and the start of your ROAM series. I added spacers to my mirrors to make the view wider, and that seems OK for now. What made you change yours?

[@freewayproject]

I talk about the mirrors in episode 1 of the second series. The width was one important thing as our eye are side by side so a longer width works better with 2 eyes. this is the episode: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKK9aX2haq-qh8k

[@walterdavey4196]

Great. What was the tire? Still on the original but will need a new couple soon. Another question, do you take 2 spare tubes or just the large one and jam it in? They take up a lot of space.

[@freewayproject]

The new tyre is a Heidenau K60-Scout great for long distance on and off road. not as good as the Dunlop 605D off road like the terrain I road in the flinders rangers. but still great for dirt roads single track etc. I have 2 tubes with me one fro the front one for the back and also patch kits to repair the tubes. I lay the on the bottom of my panniers to also help reduce vibration to the gear in the panniers like the lithium batteries.

[@NorcoKyle]

Did you have many mechanical issues I'm looking to emigrate across and I love the Himalayan but don't fancy getting caught out in the outback.

[@freewayproject]

hey mate, I have done 40,000km on my Himalayan and have had no mechanical issue (this is just my experience), I was told by RE Australia's head Mechanic, make sure the oil is never drops and change the oil every 5000km and I should have no issue, and so far this has been the case.

[@gudgengrebe]

Do you bother changing to knobblies when you know you’ll be riding mostly in sand, or is there a general dual purpose tyre you stick with? There’s so much talk on line, so want to ask someone who knows what they’re doing. Thanks for answering our questions btw. Good luck on your next section of your beautiful journey.

[@freewayproject]

I ride a dunlop 605D when I know it is going to be rock wet, muddy etc.... otherwise a duel sport with a bit deeper and wider grip which is find for HWY and dirt roads, on sand the main this is to let your tyres down, that will provide more grip unless you get a paddle tyre. The 605D is fine to ride on the HWY but you will wear it out faster probably around 6000km

[@gudgengrebe]

@@freewayproject Thank you!

[@suetoy8814]

Are you running your Himalayan on stock gearing or have you changed the front sprocket to 16 tooth? We always watch your videos and are amazed at the mileage you cover

[@freewayproject]

I am running stock gearing, no changes. Thanks for the support, glad you are enjoying the series.

[@frankmorris2603]

Perth CBD isn't known for it's bike theft. One positive thing about it.

[@freewayproject]

That is good as a lot of other city have a real issue. Perth is a great city. I hope you enjoyed the episode.

[@dingavg2221]

What tyre is best in your experience, rear tyre??

[@freewayproject]

If you are going to be riding terrain like I did in the Flinders Ranges (see the 2 videos in the current series) the something like the Dunlop 605D is great as it gives you a lot of grip through the rocks, mud, dusty trails etc.... But they do not last as long as other maybe only 6000 - 7000km. They are fine riding on HWY If you need your type to last longer as you are spending more time on the HWY with a bit of off road riding then something like the Heidenau K60-Scout is good, it will last 15,000 - 20,000km but isn't as good off road in the trails as the Dunlop 605D, but is still good for dirt road single track etc.. when it is not to technical. So it depends on the terrain you are riding. But I have use both those tyres and they both are really good at what they are intended for. Hope that helps.