ROAM Australia - heading into the outback on a solo motorbike camping adventure S2 Episode 1

I'm on the Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycle again heading off to roam around Australia. First I am heading into the outback to find some great dirt tracks to explore.

[@louisaklimentos7583]

Your videos are like a documentary . They are excellent !

[@freewayproject]

Thanks Louisa, it's great to hear you are enjoying them.

[@shaelui]

Bro you’re content inspired me to keep riding, I recently lost some confidence riding in sand but I remembered your videos so I came back to watch a few over the last couple days and I’m excited about riding again! I can’t wait to get home and go for a ride!

[@freewayproject]

That's great to hear. I struggle in sand too, apparently it all about spending time in it to get better, I don't have easy access to it so for now I still have to paddle my way through it if I come across it. Have fun out there.

[@scottmcwave9479]

Thanks for showing us your location on the map! I enjoy seeing the small towns and the old buildings! Great show!

[@freewayproject]

Glad you enjoyed the episode. I will try and keep on top of the maps and naming the towns.

[@brownneedles6968]

Beautifully shot and edited! I like your ratio of A and B roll. And your relaxed manner on camera. Much higher quality than most travel content I’ve seen. Enjoy your trip and thanks for sharing!

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate.

[@soumikganguly]

Sad to see so very few people have found out this amazing channel .... really great stuff. Love from India

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you are enjoying the series. I have no idea how the KZbin algorithm works so I am probably doing something wrong, but I enjoy making and sharing the videos.

[@Aldo-fj7ep]

That a reason i am subscribed this channel 🔥🔥

[@nick949eldo]

Good one Joe. You make Australia look very attractive for riding. Big distances, plenty of dirt. Looking forward to following along. Nick.

[@freewayproject]

It is a great place to ride Nick. And yes, there are some big distances. The next two episodes show a different side, the first stunning beauty of the outback and the second I try and find the Himalyan’s limits.

[@nick949eldo]

@@freewayproject I'll be watching - thanks.

[@MxstoreAustralia]

amazing adventures mate!

[@freewayproject]

Thanks guys, great to hear you liked the series. The tyres (dunlop 605), tubes, tyre levels, Kriega and a heap of other stuff I got from you guys, I am based on the Gold Coast also. New series starts this week, This time it is ROAM New Zealand.

[@anosan17]

Have just started to watch Australia series! I hope i have a lot of surprises, like in NZ! At least i was amazed by the huge wide tree 😮

[@freewayproject]

I hope you enjoy the series, there's a lot of different landscape across the country.

[@davinshootsfilm7186]

What a coincidence! Your last series convinced me to get my motorcycle licence and a himmy and today im headed on a big tour of NSW!

[@freewayproject]

That’s awesome mate you’ll have a ball. You might want to check out the next two videos as I try to push the Himalyan to its limits. It went above, and beyond what I expected.

[@ricmoffet6843]

Same, bought my 2023 Himi, just last Tuesday, Joe's vlogs clinching it for me too, although Itchy Boots started the interest for me, but have had a license for the last 48 years, just coming back after 30 years hiatus.

[@freewayproject]

@@ricmoffet6843 enjoy it so much exploring out there

[@davinshootsfilm7186]

@@freewayproject oh absolutely! We just made it out to Hay and it will be so exciting to keep tabs on what you and your bike get up to!

[@jdplatt7120]

Another great bit of content. Thanks!

[@freewayproject]

You are welcome, glad you are enjoying them

[@cuvip2007]

I've been binging through all your episodes and have been loving them a lot. I'm from SEA and planning to do a small motorcycle trip from Adelaide up to Gold Coast early next year. Your videos have been really inspiring. Looking forward to more journeys from you :).

[@freewayproject]

Thanks for watching. Definitely drop into the Flinders Ranges, epic (would be even better when dry). The next couple of episodes are in the flinders

[@Zulu9rider]

I appreciate your explanations and commentary. Looking forward to seeing what comes next

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you are enjoying the series. Next it's all about dirt trails in the outback and see the capability of bike off the tarmac

[@jaisabai4155]

I really like your style Joe. Familiar tracks to me but your presentation make it all new to me. Subscribed 👍

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. The journey will continue as I head west, it should be a lot of fun.

[@benjohnson7170]

Awesome stuff man.. Am digging your stuff. I am now a repeat watcher...

[@freewayproject]

Thanks for the support Ben, glad you are enjoying the new series.

[@larrykaminski3269]

Thanks! Great to see you back on the road to show me more of your country.

[@freewayproject]

Thank you, as always, Larry. The next two episodes will be worth a watch one for the stunning outback scenery the second for the ability of the Himalayan.

[@lesbarto7758]

Hi, Just loving the discussions . Loving the wiki camping suggestions pure magic. Grt videos and love the music and really enjoying ur chats just so natural. After starting at the Darwin journey I went back to start from S2 ep1 and am enjoying these videos. Just can’t believe I haven’t seen ur vids before simply the best online!

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, great to hear you are enjoying the series. There are a few other series on the channel if you make it thought that one. I am currently on the New Zealand series.

[@robpinter5431]

Thanks Joe, reminds me of my youth 30 years ago when I started ADV riding, I would recommend an electric heated jacket from Venture heat Zarkie, as you don't need so many layers and be restricted in movement. Also a thin layer of foam earth mat on the chest to insulate from the cold, no issues in riding when in the -5 c temps and below.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks Rob, I wonder if they have one that also turns into a cool jacket 🤔, as soon as I start heading north it will get hotter and hotter until I just want to be riding in a T-Shirt 😂😂😂. I'll look into them

[@pippacarron1861]

You missed the Big Bogan in Nyngan!!! Loving your new journey. Superb camera work (as usual) with a great mix of road and towns and chat.

[@freewayproject]

Will have to check out the Bogan next time haha. Thanks, glad you're enjoying the new series. The second episode is where it gets fun off road

[@johnb7422]

Excellent vlog Joe, looking fwd to ep2

[@freewayproject]

Thanks John, glad you enjoyed it, the next couple of episodes is where the real fun begins.

[@sethruter]

Hey mate recent subscriber here, love your content & the photography, absolutely gorgeous! Can’t you get an annual or lifetime National Park Pass that covers the entrance fees & such, we have those options here in the U.S.. that covers all National Parks in the country, wasn’t sure how that works there & how much it is? I’d HIGHLY recommend some heated gear for the cooler weather, I have a heated vest & I should’ve bought one years ago, game changer for sure! Cheers mate from a friendly neighbor across the pond, you’re always welcome here in Arizona

[@freewayproject]

Hi mate, glad you are enjoying the series. In Australia there is no National Parks Pass, National parks in each state are managed by the state (set up a hundred years ago and back then obviously they didn't foresee how things might change in the future and so far they haven't adjusted for the present) but yes it would be good to have it here too. With heated gear it would be great but where I live I wouldn't use it and on this trip I already have too much gear and once I head north I'll be wanting to ride in just a T-shirt as it will be really hot up there. It's manageable at the moment as I hit the coldest part of the trip (I was wanting to leave a couple months earlier as the weather would have been warmer and less rain but couldn't get away, and I didn't want to wait for next year so it the price I have to pay) I'll have to save up for a heat vest incase I going for another long ride in the winter. I've been through Arizona once but not on a bike, I have heard it has awesome trails to ride there.

[@bradaitken2175]

Series 2 ...awesome!

[@freewayproject]

This one should be a fun one. Glad you are along for the ride.

[@coolyoutubeluke]

Loved this video! I went to high school in Cobar. Spent many years prior working as a linesman as wide as Broken hill to Nyngan. Spent lots of time in the areas you visited :)

[@freewayproject]

Glad you enjoyed it mate, yes it's a cool area to explore.

[@SimonGough64]

Looks like the start of another great adventure series. Looking forward to what’s to come.

[@freewayproject]

Yes Simon, on the road again, the next 2 episodes coming up are fun mostly on the dirt.

[@althescottishbiker]

Fantastic video. I really enjoyed your story telling. Ride safe

[@freewayproject]

Thanks Al, hope you enjoy the rest of the series

[@TwoTubesADV]

Excellent stuff mate 💪I love the area around Broken Hill, haven't made it to the Flinders yet but I'm going to soon. There is excellent camping along the Mann River, taking the Old Grafton Road. ATB Jason 👍

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate. You will love the Flinders ranges. It is epic. Yes definitely going to check out the mann river.

[@horsesoldier1]

Awe come on, I want to see the onesie :) great video :)

[@freewayproject]

Don't worry, the onesie makes an appearance 😂😂😂

[@resin8n]

Thanks for another enjoyable video. I appreciate the quality photography and your down to earth style. Cheers!

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you're enjoying them. In the next couple episodes I get onto some really fun dirt trails and test the ability of the bike through some stunning outback landscapes, hope you enjoy it

[@allenlloyd2662]

great vids . keep em coming 👍

[@freewayproject]

Thanks, Allen, hopefully I will be able to post one per week

[@radadventure2606]

Wow! Off again already! I love your free, gypsy ways! I'll be with you on your journey! Safe travels!

[@freewayproject]

Yes I couldn't help myself, just wanted to get out there again. The new couple episodes should be worth watching, Lots of fun in the dirt.

[@f22at12mm]

Can't wait till see how the Enfield goes. Enjoy!!

[@freewayproject]

Will the next couple of episodes I really take it off-road and the third episode. I try to push it to its limits but it went above and beyond what I thought I could do. It’s worth I watch.

[@frankaquarius4658]

Amazing riding, quality footage, incredible scenery, great story telling, skilful editing, beautifully done.🙏🇦🇺🦘

[@freewayproject]

Thanks Frank, this was just the riding needed to get to the good stuff, the next couple of episodes is where the fun begins, glad toy enjoyed it

[@catalinaioan1442]

Woohoo! I'm a bit late to the start, but I am HERE! Looking forward to following another great adventure, and stoked to see the gorgeous end-of-episode photos, as always! Happy travels and take care braving the cold!

[@freewayproject]

Happy you're back, I happy to be on the road again, lots of fun to come.

[@tommytomas-fr3sh]

man, you are living in my dream...riding across Australia in the royal enfield Himalayas...

[@freewayproject]

It definitely a lot of fun, if you get the chances take it.

[@empowers1895]

You seriously underestimate my desire to see a grown man in a rubber onesie. 😂 Looks like you had a great time.

[@freewayproject]

😂😂😂, well in the next couple of episode I pull it out, and the 2 episodes in the south of Western Australia it makes a triumphant appearance again 😂. I has been an amazing trip so far.

[@empowers1895]

​@@freewayprojectI'm impressed you got that onesie to work!

[@chrisputt1385]

Just caught up with your videos, well interesting, thanks.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks Chris, glad you’re enjoying the series

[@JohnnyWSmokeyJnrsMum]

Ha ,man i suffered the broken hill to the goldy drive a few times in the late 70's for chrissy hols. Haven't been back to those weird little towns since. Thanks for doing the leg work? for me

[@freewayproject]

Haha you’re welcome. Yes there are some tiny towns if you blink you’ll miss them.

[@theshieldsy1941]

Great video content as always Joe, keep up the great work, for those of us living like a hamster on a wheel in the daily grind of the big city, and the never ending Groundhog Day, it’s a great escape !

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, the next couple should be fun, they're all about dirt trails, dry river beds, steep hill climbs

[@grantsimpson628]

So I came across one of your later vids when you're in Esperance, really liked it, so back here now at the start.... also, I've liked the RE Himalayan since I first seen one a few years ago....👍

[@freewayproject]

Hopefully you enjoy the series (if so there is another series before this one). Yes the Himalayan is getting the job done for me and actually surprises me in the Flinders Ranges, more capable that I thought.

[@currierigg8302]

as a local in Wee Waa and also having a Himalayan, nice to see you heading through. I`m looking to head from Wee Waa to Wagga via Coonamble, Nevertire, Tottenham, Condobolin, West Wylong, then Wagga, approx 720km, but like you its winter and am not sure I can do it in one day. You are braver than me in having no figured route, I get nervous about fuel and where to stay. but thats just me. Cudos buddy!!

[@freewayproject]

Hi mate. Yes light is the biggest issue right at the moment I got 700km, but I’m not sure there’s enough light unless you don’t stop. No issue with fuel. I also have the 2 jerry cans on the bike which gives me a range of 750km roughly (if I’m not heavy on the throttle. Camping on the side of the road is fine. Just get off enough so you’re not visible. Everyone has there own thing going on to worry about someone camping on the side of the road

[@aldrichuayan6232]

Love your story! Touring Australia on two wheels in on my bucket's list.

[@freewayproject]

Glad you're enjoying the new series mate. Tasmania and Victoria were in the last series, this time South Australia, Western Australia, the Northern Territory and maybe a bit of Queensland if I have time.

[@barra650]

I'm staying tuned .

[@freewayproject]

thanks mate, the next couple I'm on dirt trails, dry river beds, rocky hill climbs, lots of fun.

[@ricmoffet6843]

Great, glad you are back at it. Inverell, is our shopping town, we live 45km south of there in the bush, and Mann River is one of our favourite camping places in the area. Looking forward to watching this series of Vlogs.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate glad to be back. Stunning area you’re in. Definitely want to check out the Mann river

[@bazz6670]

Just come across your channel, really enjoyed the video. I admire you for going alone, I have only done a 4 day trip by myself and had a lot of anxiety the first day. Going to give it another go soon and watching you has given me encouragement. 😊

[@freewayproject]

Glad you enjoyed it. the more you're out there the easier it is. I find if you have no expectation (good or bad) and just go with what ever happens it becomes a lot of fun and a true adventure. The unknown is the exciting part.

[@Scenicoffeedude990]

Awesome ride ✌️

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, the next few episode, I get onto some really fun dirt trails and test the ability of the bike through some stunning outback, the start of the adventure has been a lot of fun

[@jasontaylor8412]

Nice one mate,good to see you back entertaining us with your brilliant camera skills and how you tell the story, I wait with baited breath for the next installment, cheers mate ride safe and hang loose.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks, Jason. The next two will be worth the wait.

[@StevenChambers-sf8ut]

Stoked you're back on the road Joe. Looking forward to your adventures mate!!

[@freewayproject]

Thanks Steven, glad to be back. The next couple of episode are fun, dirt trails, river beds and step hill climbs, when not avoiding rain

[@ratjaw75]

Awesome video. Can't wait to watch the next one.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed it. The next two episodes I think will be worth watching.

[@Peter760]

Great vid Joe, I’m new to your Chanel and love the no BS straight up approach to your commentary. Looking forward to the next episode 🏍🏍👍

[@freewayproject]

thanks Peter. in the next couple episodes I get onto some really fun dirt trails and test the ability of the bike through some stunning outback, hope you enjoy it

[@MidCoastAdventures]

Just run across your channel Joe, bloody good stuff mate 😎👍

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate. The fun stuff begins in the next 2 episode coming this week and next, off road in the Flinders Ranges.

[@nuttfarmgarage6434]

Great seeing you on another adventure!👍

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, it is great to be on another adventure

[@johnstaring3210]

It's interesting that the bigger supermarkets either side of the agriculture check points do not advertise that certain foods cannot be taken across the borders. Maybe someone needs to establish covered tables in proximity and on the other side of the road so food is not wasted. On our numerous trips Perth to east coast locations and return we have seen travellers being relieved of numerous items and sometimes with a fine imposed . Sometimes not even foods but even the boxes that certain foods come in.

[@freewayproject]

Yes, not a fan o f wasting food either. Lucky I only had the one banana and could down it right there. I bit more thought into how to minimus waste would be good for those regions

[@philgrizzlyadams]

Goodo. Nice to see you on the road again Joe. Im along for the ride again too...🙂

[@freewayproject]

Hi mate, it is good to be back on the road. The next two videos are fun worth watching.

[@heinschwartz7941]

Great video, footage and presentation style Joe. Showing maps and labels on towns is something often missed with other video’s. Cheers 😎

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, Glad you enjoyed it. I'll try to keep the maps and labels up on the rest of the series.

[@simoncarter9341]

Welcome back

[@freewayproject]

Thanks Simon. It’s great to be back.

[@siddharthdesai6801]

U have good editing skills 🎉

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the series.

[@dynamadnessadventures205]

Great video ride safe

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, the next 2 episode get better, on dirt tracks, trails, dry river bed and climbing hills

[@advmike]

Excited to see you back on the bike! Ride safe! 🙌

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate. It’s great to be back on the road.

[@orangeapple4792]

I have done similar trip but with extra two wheels, however I like your content ,videography and narratives. Have a safe riding mate and always check your bike condition and all luggage straps every 2-3 hours.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate glad you enjoyed it. yes thanks for reminding me. I have to check the oil level in the morning, I didn't do it yesterday. The next 2 episode I explore some outback dirt tracks, trails, dry river bed and climbing hills

[@currierigg8302]

after camping on the side of a straight road, ever have the moment when you go to start off in the morning of "ah, which way was I going!!"

[@freewayproject]

😂😂😂 yes the third night of this episode. If you notice I do look left and right.

[@grahammiddleditch6559]

Thanks

[@freewayproject]

Thank you Graham, your support is greatly appreciated and will go towards the next journey.

[@robdotcom71]

Great stuff... I didn't expect anything from you so soon....ish. ")

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate. I couldn’t help myself. I had to get back on the road.

[@rcaverma]

I think your content is great, you need to add drone shots so make it more appealing for people. show your camping and cooking process apparently people love it. you content should be 75% scenery and travel stuff and 25% your travel process.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks for your feed back J B. I am glad you are enjoying the series. I do have drone shot through the series but unfortunately in Australia there are a lot of places you are not allow to fly drone (if you do there are large fines, if I posted shots taken where it is not allow it is evidence for the government to fine me). I do show the setup of my camp, but it would get borrowing if I showed the same thing every time over 50 videos so far so I show different aspect of my set up, I also have a couple different reviews of the gear I use as it changes with each trip. I do not cook while on traveling as you'll see if you watch more of the series, being on a bike with very limited space I have to cut down where ever I can, due to a lot of the places I go being very isolated and there is not the ability to get fresh food, I basically stick to tin food, bars etc and when I do come into a town I'll get fruit and something fresh, I show this is the series also. Hopefully there are other channels that show the cooking process that they do for people who would like to see that. Thanks again.

[@rcaverma]

@@freewayproject i like your content but i do feel like there is just so much more potential in the documentation process of your amazing journeys. I am getting a bike this summer and your content has me sold on the Himalayan! Also love from 🇮🇳 cheers mate!

[@freewayproject]

@@rcaverma Hi J B, I normally make feature length documentaries, these series are only blogs as they take some time to put together I do the quickest edit I possible can as they are only done in my spare time which I don't have a lot of. With feature documentaries I have a whole year or more to plan, film and edit, these episodes I have only days and even that is not enough time to do them properly. If I could do this full time then I could produce them how I would like, as they are only for fun, this is all I can do at the moment. The Himalayan is a fun reliable bike to have and very capable, you'll enjoy it

[@LincolnRandall-vy9nl]

I think your format is perfect. I watch alot of motorcycle adventure channels and this is by far the best. One thing I like is there isn't a bunch of over done drone shots to death. In my opinion Joe keeps it simple and clearly isnt a rookie smashing out the drone shots which often add nothing. Joe's keeps the talking to the right amount. Half the other channels eithier drone on continually or do completely boring silent vlogs. Joe mixes it up perfectly with factual information, light heart observations, jokes and chat and technical information. Even the music is bang on. Seriously if you are making any critical judgements on Joe's videos you have no clue. But as usual people can't help themselves but sit in there arm chairs and offer advice. Please Joe pay no attention to the previous comments and keep up the amazing work in the format you use.

[@coobye]

Nice work👍. We're doing the reverse in Aug/Sep heading to Cameron Corner, Haddon Corner, Birdsville, maybe Poeppel Corner then down through The Flinders and back through Mungo so am looking forward to following your trip. I found the best way to keep the wind chill out is to have two piece wet weather gear ( do away with the jackets wet weather liner ) and wear the jacket outside my riding jacket. Plus you don't look like a flying condom like a onesie😂.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate. Your ride sounds epic. Most of the tracks were closed but I think they will be open in a couple of weeks. The Flinders ranges are epic. Definitely worth spending some time there and getting on to some of the trails, watch the next couple of episodes to give you a taste. Oh, also, the onesie makes an appearance.😂😂😂

[@death99ification]

woohoo! happy to catch one of your videos so soon after the upload! I'm so grateful that you make these videos for multiple reasons. 1) i am looking at getting a himalayan and 2) I love watching your adventures and being able to see the landscape of Australia through your eyes. As always, absolutely love the camera work and all the time you put into the editing. Much love from the USA.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate. You might want to watch the next two episodes to see how far I push the Himalayan. Put it this way I thought I would find for him alliance limits but I didn’t. I just found mine.😂

[@entourage8555]

😊

[@freewayproject]

glad you enjoyed it.

[@TheEnfieldGuy]

Looking forward to this series mate, let me know if you're ever in Syd 🤙

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate

[@walterdavey4196]

Good stuff Joe. For some reason i thought you might have been going to Indo.

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, Indo is on the cards (will go this year with just boards) probably next year during our winter. Next couple of episodes are worth watching, lots of dirt.

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

Hay mate , just catching up with your vids , been riding myself up in Cairns area the last month , got back yesterday to Wodonga Vic . Not liking being back in the cold 🥶☕️😂😂

[@freewayproject]

I bet the temperature would have been a lot better in Cairns. I've been dealing with the cold but surviving

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

@@freewayproject Yes around the Cairns Greater area , Cooktown and Tablelands etc no lower than around 14 up to 32 everyday.

[@alansmith1268]

Good timing again Joe just in from the pub and nice to catch up with you on your travels again 👍it’s strange to see you suffering with the cold out there when we are cooking in the uk with unseasonably hot weather at the moment 🥵, am actually off bike camping myself this weekend but it’s at a local bike rally so don’t expect to get much sleep 😴 😉enjoy your travels Joe and I look forward to next video 👍

[@freewayproject]

Hi Alan, I hope the beer at the pub was cold and refreshing then. Have fun by camping. The next two episodes are worth watching the first for the scenery the second to see how far I can push the Himalayan.

[@soderholmd]

Love seeing your journeys from the States! ❤ Ride safe 😊. What tires do you have on there now??

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, I am riding the Dunlop 605D front and back. You will understand why in the next two episodes

[@russellmiller474]

Good to see you back on the road. I'm jealous. Do you do your own maintenance as you go? What sort of fuel economy are you getting and is the Himalayan comfortable? Is it burning any oil? Looking forward to the next leg of your journey. Cheers Russ

[@freewayproject]

Hi Russ, it’s good to be back. I do the basic maintenance replacing the chains replacing oil, oil filters etc ‘s, but I do try and get it into service every now and then to get an expert to check the damage I do to i😂😂😂 I get 450 km per tank and with the two side Jerry cans which are 5 L I get 750 km but that is riding normally not riding hard. Yes, it burns a little bit of oil but only when I do long stents like 2 to 3000 km. The next two episodes, I think will be worth watching. I try to push the Himalayan to its limits.

[@robertmacdonald2735]

Great video...question - can the Himalayan cruise comfortably at 100km/h? Also, I am 6"...curious if any other viewers are this tall on a Himalayan? Comfortable?

[@freewayproject]

I just sat on 100 - 110 for the last 10hours on mine, so yes it can cruise on 100km/h, that probably it's comfortable spot. Remember though it's a smaller engine so if you 're caring a lot go gear and going up a step hill it will drop off that speed. I did a review of the bike recently if you want to check that out, it might answer some questions

[@currierigg8302]

well, sort of heading through. You missed the "Australia Telescope Compact Array" on rails, maybe another time??

[@freewayproject]

Yes I miss so many good things one because I don’t research enough and the other I don’t actually know where I’m head. Will for sure be though again

[@simonmills2375]

Cheers Joe, inspired me to get up early n do some gravel roads tomorrow on my Himalayan here in NZ. Hey what is the music you have playing?. Also, when I fitted double take mirrors, the buffetting from my screen seemed to stop. Have you noticed that? Even more.. I noticed your front brake makes that sqawk when you move off, mines does that as well.. when cold n damp.

[@freewayproject]

awesome to hear you're hitting the gravel tomorrow. I am planning to head over between January and March next year, I'll probably have to plan a lot better than I do here. I hadn't noticed it but now that you mentioned it yes there really has been less buffering. yes I Han't hear the squawk noice before but it was cold and damp that morning so musty be the same thing. The next couple episodes are fun, I get into some awesome tracks

[@simonmills2375]

Hey Joe, had a good trip up to Ruapekapeka northland. Nice twisty gravel, if you are going to NZ Molesworth station is a must and Skippers Canyon if you don't mind a bit of exposure. Hey do you have a brother called Steve that works charter boats.

[@freewayproject]

@@simonmills2375 Thanks for those location I'll start creating a list to research. twisty gravel sounds fun, I have had a bit of that over the last few days. No I do not have a brother called Steve.

[@fatfrankie2522]

Love your style of vids, keep up the great work. Side note, what is the brand of cap you always wear in all your vids?

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you are enjoying the series, the next few I get into the dirt trails of the outback. The hat is Snapback, I got it (well 3 of them all the same) in Indonesia (it says made in Indonesia on the inside), They are in store there for printing your own design on the cap. I just wanted a back cap with no branding, and they are a really good fit and comfortable. Hope that helps.

[@herbshirt6073]

Nice one Joe. You passed near my place - Maclean. And my fav camping area > Mann River. Just bought my first KTM 390. I'll be heading out that way. If you're passing through again and need to get out of the rain, there's a spare room and a shed for the bike. Safe travels. Is this all shot on a gopro?

[@freewayproject]

Thanks so much for the offer mate, I'll definitely be in that area again. I am not using a GoPro, 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 an old DJI Mavic Pro drone from 2016

[@herbshirt6073]

@@freewayproject Ahhh, thats why it looks so good! Livin the dream bro. 👌🏼

[@kevrenshaw6177]

Can I ask what camera you use ?. It gives a great depth of field. Great vlog. I live in Rockhampton but no way would I take my WR450 on such a long journey, so uncomfortable over long distances.

[@freewayproject]

Hi Mate, 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 an old DJI Mavic Pro drone from 2016 Yes I have a KTM EXC 6days, servicing is very 15 hours, I'd have to service ever 2 - 4 days 😂😂😂

[@memories5319]

G’day Joe. Stoked to see a new adventure has begun. How do you find the Merlin jacket? Is it an all season jacket or best for warmer or cooler weather? Does the liner keep all the wind out of the mesh panels? I’m considering a few different jackets from Merlin. Thanks.

[@freewayproject]

It great, kind of does everything decently, but there are better jackets to keep all the rain out, better jacket to keep you cool etc..... but the fact I can ride it in summer and it is cooler than any other jacket I have had, then also use it in winter (I normally have a few layers on underneath all depends on the temp). yes it does help keep wind out with the lining in. I haven't try jackets at a higher price point, but at this price I am happy with it.

[@ATEmedia]

Grreat ep mate. The upgrades look good, i definitely liked having 2 bags on my bike to organize gear plus the tank bag for quick access to my camera. I am looking at those mirrors as well as mine just vibrate and make looking backwards hard, do they shake while riding or they pretty sturdy? Enjoy the trip

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate. They are the clearest mirrors I have ever had but they did vibrate over a very corrugated road but I don’t think anything wouldn’t have

[@sandrider1406]

What tyres are you using? Love the videos! Great work 👍

[@freewayproject]

Thanks mate, glad you are enjoying the series. I am using Dunlop 605D. Not the longest lasting tyre on the HWY but great off road for a Himalayan.

[@sandrider1406]

@@freewayproject great seeing WA , keep up the good work mate!

[@haddykemp1895]

Joe what's the brand of the mirrors as I too want better rear vision mirrors?

[@freewayproject]

They are called doubletake, they say they are indestructible and you can send them back if they break

[@currierigg8302]

Wee Waa = cotton industry central. PS did you take any extra fuel, or was there petrol station enough?

[@freewayproject]

Yes, there was plenty of access to fuel. I never got low on fuel. If you pick dirt roads, there might be more of a chance of having fuel issues.

[@tomosan1967]

What jacket are you wearing, sorry I should say what is the outer most jacket you are wearing?

[@freewayproject]

haha, its this one www.merlinbikegear.com/product/shenstone-air-jacket/

[@EddyOtway]

I share your thoughts on portrait mode lol

[@freewayproject]

haha, I cut a 2 minute rant out of the video haha. some app developer at too busy in there own head didn't step back and ask the obvious question, now we have to put up with missing most of the information in the shot, ill shut up now.