RTW Motorcycle Trip: Sydney to London. Episode 4: Flores, Indonesia

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We have been on the Road since the beginning of December 2018. Started in Sydney and hoping to finish in London around September 2019. All we have are our 2 Suzuki DR650s. This is Episode 4 of our little adventure.
Trekking up volcanoes for sunrise, swimming in many of the beautiful beaches... we do it all on one of Indonesia's most amazing islands - Flores! oh and rain... once again, lots of rain. But what else could we expect when travelling Indonesia during it's wet season.
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#Motorcycle #Overland #Indonesia #motovlog #DR650 #Adventure #flores

[@rtwt7487]

I'm binging all your videos now after coming across you guys yesterday. Absolutely amazing content.

[@Northandleftabit]

Thats awesome thanks for the comment mate and glad you're enjoying them. The Pt 1 of Kyrgyzstan will be out later this week. Feel free to share the channel with mates or groups who you think might also like it as that would really help us out

[@Forestbearded]

Me too ^^

[@diegopescia9602]

As for the fuel bottles, at least here in Argentina the colours are blue for 95 octanes and yellow for 98 octanes

[@JamesJones-rd4dy]

Just found this channel, great adventure guys, wish I was there. keep up the good work love it.

[@t5saj198]

Just found your channel great journey guys

[@Northandleftabit]

Thanks mate glad to hear you're enjoying the videos

[@aldyanimayazar7804]

I Know it's this 2 years old video but KZbin algorithm brought me here. And I'm sold when you talk to buffalo in my country although you didn't goes to java but Keep it up guys!

[@theyoungconservation]

That opening cracks me up hahahaha awesome! Do you know there's giant rat in flores as well? You are lucky it wasn't that one hahaha

[@Northandleftabit]

Yeah thinking back is was quite funny, definitely happy it wasn't a giant one haha

[@halilozilice9604]

basicaly i love your videos 😆😆😆

[@lcctravlog9090]

I just watch your channel it was adventure, love it.

[@ulilamriulilamri1471]

Mantapppp..slam@

[@itismegarry]

guys, of all of the moto vloggers around, you guys are in a different class. this is all really fantastic editing. im a picky bastard but you guys are my fave for sure. love it!!

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

Basically.... I loved it. 🙂

[@ulilamriulilamri1471]

Pake Subtitle bahasa Indonesia nya bro.. 😁

[@Forestbearded]

I'm thinking about dr125 from about a year... Now I started looking at auctions 😀

[@jothomasson7590]

Editing is on point boys!!! Still laughing so much at the rat - Keep them coming!

[@Northandleftabit]

Thanks Jo, not long till your trip now. When do you leave and what are you looking forward to the most? BTW the rat although funny now was not ideal at the time haha

[@jothomasson7590]

@@Northandleftabit i leave in 2 weeks so just getting the last things sorted - and #1 is the W trek!!! very excited. I now want a drone, a talent for presenting and the ability to edit after watching all these. They're so good. xx

[@anneligustafsson16]

Woop, woop guys! You are awesome. Sending hugs from a ad- rider i Sweden. Our bikes are now in our garages.. a lot of snow until springtime in april.😀😀

[@famous_amos]

Awesome trip! I'm sharing this with as many riding buddies as will listen to me!

[@Sulistianto]

Sruput ☕️

[@pfb161]

Guys - I have been watching all your videos - great work. James good to see your bike is all ok, love those DR's. Paul B

[@Northandleftabit]

Thanks Paul, I'm pleased to hear you're enjoying them. I definitely think the DR is the best bike for this trip, we're really happy with them. Hows your trip planning going? Your DR was virtually the perfect bike last time I saw it.

[@pfb161]

@@Northandleftabit my trip is still on hold. Many reasons, no rush. Fitting the 790cc Big Bore upgrade currently. Yes then my bike is ready to go.

[@rowanenglish2952]

Loving the videos guys. I did a similar trip 6 years ago on a DRZ400. However, veered right rather than left to Japan. Enjoy 🙂

[@Northandleftabit]

Thanks mate, Japan must have been amazing. How did you find the DRZ400? we love our bikes but Id love to try a DRZ as well.

[@rowanenglish2952]

North and Left a Bit , Japan is fantastic, I love it there and keep going back. I used the DRZ for the trip because I had it already as a dirt bike. It converted easily to a travel bike and was ideal for the trip, particularly through Indonesia, Cambodia and Laos, but also across China. However, I am thinking of using a DR650 for a South and Central America trip so am keen to see how your’s go.

[@alexvivi]

Awesome videos guys!!

[@mabedfo]

Keep going James, love the trip so far. Impressed how your editing it so well on the road, must be the last thing you want to do when your so tired. Subscribed and will watch you both to the end. - Mark from StatePlus

[@Northandleftabit]

All the editing credit has to go to Jay haha, but yeah he is doing a great job. Thanks mate, it's definitely a tiring trip but in two days we head into Myanmar which I can't wait for.

[@yanstam4304]

Hi guys great video s . In Cambodia I bought for 10$ us a great army looking hangmat comes with mossie net. Your of the ground to sleep.

[@advmatt]

Great production. Your channel will explode with growth. Keep it up.

[@Northandleftabit]

Thanks for the feedback mate. We're trying to get a video out a week at the moment with the hope the chan might grow a little. If you have any hints or tips we would love to hear them haha

[@advmatt]

@@Northandleftabit man, I don't have hints or tips, the KZbin algorithm is an enigma. I cant find my own videos when doing a search using the terms from my descriptions. Just keep making videos, world travel is always of interest.

[@rossvette9928]

Looking forward to the next episode and glad ‘Sweetcheeks’ put me on to you guys. 🤣

[@Northandleftabit]

Thanks mate, new episodes will be out very soon. We're currently in India and have some catchup up to do.

[@diegofianza3525]

Have fun! Excited for you, mates. Subbed.

[@SimonATvic]

At least it raining!

[@Northandleftabit]

I suppose thats a positive....

[@DiggerPrints0814]

Great video again guys. Keep it up.

[@samehsouissi6986]

Hey guys you are doing a remarkable job I'm expat living in Malaysia let me know if you're coming I could host you in my house in KL and probably ride with you for a day trip.

[@feedupevents6571]

Guys this is epic! 🔥

[@draperbell]

Found your KZbin videos thru a comment on reddit. Looks like you are using a drone also, correct? I see what looks like a GoPro on one helmet. Otherwise, is it all your phone cameras?

[@getlosttrails]

I know this is an old video, but I'm guessing the blue tinted gasoline has 2 stroke oil mixed in it. The orange tinted gas looks like regular fuel.

[@mrmccoy4204]

The blue gas is the higher octane stuff, or just dye hehe

[@stevenpelayo9418]

Editing is very well done. Music, drone shots, transitions, pause/slow mo/speed up, etc. All of it was awesome. Any issues with the bikes this far? Which gear has proven most valuable or not?

[@Northandleftabit]

Hi Steve sorry for the slow reply. We actually have done a video on the bikes so you should check that out. We're also planning to make a video on our top 5 none obvious items so that should be out soon too

[@stevenpelayo9418]

Thanks! I saw the bike build video. I was more interested in learning about any issues during the trip. Did the bikes ever leave you stranded? What was the issue? Etc. also curious about general maintenance. How often change tires? Brakes? Clutch? Oil? Etc.

[@Northandleftabit]

@@stevenpelayo9418 sounds like a good video idea to me, we will try put something together but in shirt... The bikes were amazing, we definitely abused them but they just kept going. We changed oil when it got too black 5-10000k depending on oil availability (Jay had to use diesel oil on his which worked fine) Tyres just kept on going and going we both changed our rears 3 times but the last change was right at the end of the trip. We did have some major issues but you will have to wait for the Kyrgyzstan video for that. We ended up using a part off an old Russian Ural to get the bike going. Try doing that with a modern bike. God I love the Dr

[@aaronl4036]

Hey guys, are you ok? Have not seen any more videos in a while.

[@Northandleftabit]

Hi mate, yeah we're both great. The editing on the road was too hard after long days riding and when camping so we carried in filming but just got on with the trip. Its finished now and we hope to have more videos out soon. The adventure really kicks off when we hit Central Asia.

[@ratsak3302]

dont b shy boyz, wheres the nxt video?

[@Northandleftabit]

Haha thanks mate and sorry for the delay. Next one should be out tonight, I hope you enjoy it

[@ratsak3302]

@@Northandleftabit awesome,lovin ur efforts!!!!!!!!!!

[@ratsak3302]

@@Northandleftabit def.Jay

[@zibitappert]

Super cool videos guys! Just watched Sulawesi and now this one, gonna watch them all, as I decided yesterday to get a bike and go around Indonesia in about 2-3 months. I live in Bali, which is not as interesting to me anymore compared to other more beautiful parts of the country. I will be going by myself, was supposed to go with my partner, broke up a couple of days ago thou. :( But I need to do it. Need to buy a bike and plan my trip first, even thou I like spontaneous decisions along my ways too. Any hints on how to prepare for it would be awesome. But don't worry if you don't have time. One question thou: what time of the year were you going around Indo? Seems like a rainy season. I'm thinking of leaving in September or so for 2-3 months. Anyhoo, all the best and can't wait to see your other videos!

[@Northandleftabit]

Sorry to hear about your breakup. I would definitely go to Flores and Sulawesi they were both incredible. We travelled during January and it definitely rained a fair bit In the afternoon but it wasn't too bad. 2-3 months will be amazing

[@deepaklaishramte7931]

1:37😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Northandleftabit]

Haha yeaaah interesting times

[@safiulfalaq8948]

3:06 Indonesian local wisdom😄😅

[@DustinEvans1966]

Hey we're the ferries from say Maumere to say Bali. I think there are three ? Are they fairly frequent ?

[@Northandleftabit]

Hi mate, the ferries are all over the place and can't be relied upon as it all depends in the swell. The good news is they do seem to be fairly frequent when they're running

[@DustinEvans1966]

@@Northandleftabit ha ha thank you. Already completed the trip. Glad I left when I did. When I got to Malaysia they would not let me leave Penang island.

[@Northandleftabit]

@@DustinEvans1966 oh shit sorry, we're so far behind turns out editing whilst on the road is near impossible. Thanks awesome you completed your trip though we're so thankful too. We would have been in Pakistan when Covid really fired up so God knows what we would have done

[@tulusirawan7297]

New video mate?

[@Northandleftabit]

Hi mate, sorry for the delay but we're trying to get one out a week at the moment. I hope you like them

[@tulusirawan7297]

@@Northandleftabit thanks mate , youre guys insane 🍺

[@mwajondo4108]

New video plz

[@Northandleftabit]

Very soon don't you worry

[@PissMenn]

You skip Sumatra and Papua dude, Indonesia is too huge

[@tulusirawan7297]

Do you have instagram mate?

[@Northandleftabit]

Hi mate yeah it's the same name Northandleftabit. I'm glad youre enjoying the vids

[@tulusirawan7297]

Terimakasih mate 😁

[@stevencampbell8465]

I love Flores. Great island to ride. I so long to get back there. Monsoon riding is always a challenge. Great scenery. Love your laid back style.

[@stevencampbell8465]

Just watched your Flores Episode again. Excellent. I was surprised you didn't comment on just how winding and up and down the road is. It really takes "twisties" to another level. I have not ridden Flores in peak wet season but one night in Bajawa I experienced the heaviest rain ever . It was extreme! I remember shivering inside my denim jacket in the mountains between Bajawa and Aimere. Lots of mist and drizzle. Flores is just a magnificent island. Those drone shots are superb.

[@tulusirawan7297]

Wkwkw thats funny