South Island NZ Road Trip 🥝 Part 4: Wanaka and Queenstown (The BEST Roads)

[@NewZeroland]

Ok turns out that road sign with a line through it means "limited to 100k/h"... so... bring a cat for your speedo.

[@PlanetCypher_]

Yeah, in the UK it means, national speed limit applies, which means either 60 or 70 mph. 👍

[@NewZeroland]

@@PlanetCypher_ I was totally thinking "Autobahn rules, woohoo!" but I think those signs have more lines haha.

[@stevenb7319]

I’m glad you didn’t find out the hard way. 🤣

[@NewZeroland]

@@stevenb7319 sorry officer, I forgot which country I was in!

[@stevenb7319]

Yaaa officer! I vas driving vay to fast! I am use to zee autobahn. 🤣

[@1MrBryn]

Fully support the no camping. I like four walls, a bed, internal plumbing and Wi-Fi. This series has inspired me to ride around New Zealand when (if?) we can ever travel again.

[@NewZeroland]

Haha thanks, glad ya liked it! That was an amazing trip and I can't wait to go on another one. Hopefully NZ opens up next year, pending further covid mutations 😳

[@hreisig]

Perhaps one of the best motorcycle trip videos ever! I loved every moment of it. Thanks for sharing this epic trip with the world!

[@NewZeroland]

Wow thanks so much!! This was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. The roads in that area are unreal.

[@Tayowulf]

Killing it with these videos. I'm pretty stoked I can vicariously experience it through you guy's.

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks so much! That's exactly what I was hoping :D With the whole pandemic thing preventing people from traveling, I'm glad I can share some cool scenery and road trip drama with you all.

[@Tayowulf]

@@NewZeroland ps I love and hate these cliff hangers (any hints on the next episode? I won't tell 😉

[@NewZeroland]

@@Tayowulf HAHA.. well we make it to Milford Sound, and the roads are EVEN BETTER! But the Triumph.. oh boy....

[@woongtv-naturehealing273]

The bridge across the valley is so beautiful. The view of the lake is fantastic, and the driving video is amazing. I'm glad to be your best channel friend. Have a comfortable day. 👍👍👍🤙🤙🤙👌💯💯

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks WOONG! That area of NZ is really special and I can't wait to go back 😁

[@pinaero]

Haha Jenn's presentation of the Triumph at 13:31 is pure awesomeness.

[@NewZeroland]

Vraaaahhmm!!

[@H4n583]

You're getting good at these cliff hangers aren't you 🤣

[@NewZeroland]

Gotta keep the excitement up for the next episode! Who knows what will happen to that thing? It's anyone's guess! XD

[@pinaero]

@@NewZeroland I know what happens! I've made a note, here. "Huge success!"

[@thallain]

What a great series (which is what you've made here). The production value and entertainment just keeps getting better (I'm hooked). Thanks for bringing us all along on such a great adventure.

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks for watching!! I really appreciate the compliments :D If I can help people around the world travel vicariously while they're unable to travel in real life, I will do my best!

[@KiwiShoot]

Awesome ride. Hate to say it but the best thing we've got now post Covid is the lack of tourists, so it's fantastic tripping around NZ atm. It's left all to ourselves :-)

[@NewZeroland]

Right?? It's seriously the best time to see the country. I felt bad about telling family and friends over in the US about what we were doing, but we're so lucky over here, and we shouldn't take it for granted. Road trip!! XD

[@mmaestas87]

Great vid. You are making me miss NZ more and more. I can't wait to get back there and visit all you great Kiwis.

[@NewZeroland]

It really is a beautiful place! I wish things would go back to normal soon, but they're already talking about keeping the border closed for another year :\ Until then, hopefully my videos will help people travel vicariously!

[@gordonatkins9384]

Sam, great roads you lucky so and so...That portrait at the Taco bar, looks like Bill Murray

[@NewZeroland]

HAHA it was Bill Murray! And thanks. I really am lucky to be here right now. No lockdown and no tourists on the road!

[@evolv.e]

4:05-5:15 😍 They really do look like the best roads in the world! Want to ride NZ so badly 😭 I would love if I could fly there, rent an Enérgica for two weeks, and just ride..☺️ You and Jenn have the best life I feel and appreciate so much you both bringing us along on your epic journey.

[@NewZeroland]

Dude that means so much! Thank you :D We had an awkward feeling on this trip (I'll talk more about that in the next episode).. where we felt weird sharing how much fun we were having with family and friends who were in lockdown. I mean here we are with empty roads because there aren't any tourists around, having the time of our lives in summer while everyone else is stuck inside in winter haha. But we didn't want to miss this opportunity, so hopefully sharing our experience through these videos helps people escape a bit.. traveling vicariously until the time you guys can travel again. And whenever you're able to come to NZ, I'll try and sort out a loaner Energica for ya!

[@evolv.e]

@@NewZeroland it would be a trip of a lifetime! Bought an Ego+Zero+Cat sticker for the Ribelle btw. That way your sticker can live vicariously wherever I go now 😄 💡Btw, if you end up one day splitting the channel into two, may I suggest NerGicaland .. same number of letters and syllables - I don’t know, just came to me lol. Anyways, your videos are on a Ryan FortNine level of quality content and production, worthy of millions of views and with those wide open roads and gorgeous landscapes, it’d be a shame NOT to ride it. I and the rest of the world are thankful that you get to enjoy it and that you were kind enough to share it. I know the post editing takes a considerable amount of time and I sometimes wonder where do you find the time between work, sleep, riding off camera, forum time, creating/sending out merch, Jenn-time, and life itself.. Sam you really have given the world a gift with all of your videos and continues to make a positive impact in the world’s riding community. 🌏 🏍 Thank you!

[@NewZeroland]

@@evolv.e Duuuude that comment hit me right in the feels :'] Thanks for the compliments, and I'm super happy you're liking the video series so far. Also thanks sooo much for ordering a sticker!! The quality isn't bad, but you might have to cut the edges.. lemme know how it goes. Teespring prints and ships them so sadly it's outta my control. I really really appreciate the support though, and all the kind words. You made my day! 😁💪🔋

[@tiloalo]

I like how mechanic advise to change everything when they cannot figure it out...

[@NewZeroland]

Hahaha, the Triumph is a mysterious beast. Or I should say.. was.

[@MothershipVideos]

We're going to find that sticker after the "Bert". We have also found the roads and scenery unreal...great post. I hope that Triumph makes it!

[@NewZeroland]

Oooohh awesome!! Have fun down there 😁

[@CharacterDev77]

Man this the best. Relaxing as hell.

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks! Glad ya liked it.

[@mleask]

These cliffhangers. I didn't know I was watching an HBO series. You're killin me!

[@NewZeroland]

HAHA! Tune in next week for ANOTHER suspenseful ending.

[@garynarborough]

Really enjoyed this Sam. Scenery was awesome. I've been up the cable car thing in Queenstown but not done the luge (have done it in Rotorua though). The whole video was really enjoyable and brought back so many memories. One thing I have done was take a helicopter trip from Queenstown and landed on the Remarkable Ranges....that was a hoot. Bummer about the Triumph but hey Electric Bikes are more reliable. I'm looking forwards to the next part. Awesome photo editing and filming. Stay safe from Greater London! 😊

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks Gary! This was definitely the most scenic part of the trip so far. The Rotorua luge is waaaay better. Faster and longer! Next up, Milford Sound :D

[@berttroubleyn3475]

I did that same road with a Range Rover with my family asleep in the back when on holiday. I remember feeling frustrated the whole time, being on that road, with my human luggage forcing me to take it slow and easy, and the rental car being completely unadapted to the road. I'm not a rider, but doing that road in something like a Tesla Model 3 Performance seems like the greatest idea ever!

[@NewZeroland]

YES!! Even my wife said she'd love to do this trip again in a Tesla and camp in the back. Beats getting soaked in the rain!

[@Tothefloor]

Absolutely love your cut scenes from films. Seriously dude ✌🏻🔋

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks! I appreciate it :D Helps to explain the situation haha.

[@SniperSnake50BMG]

The mechanic must have been getting the joy ride of his life!!!

[@NewZeroland]

You know it!! I'm glad I got to share the experience.

[@tipenelee]

Soooooo amazing !! Well done Sam and Jen :) And the cat.

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks so much! Glad ya enjoyed it :D

[@7mileDT313]

Arnold Schwarzenegger on the intro (Wow Wow Wow) Spiky balls on NewZeroland's Chin Sweaty Hikes Ninjas in trees (allegedly) Green glacier water Best twisty roads ever!! Tacos, ice cream, go kart racing and adult beverages!! Best trip ever!! Tune in for Episode 5: R.I.P Triumph? Did it explode? Was it sold on the black market? The suspense is killing me!! Great video once again.

[@NewZeroland]

HAHAHA best comment ever XD Nobody knows where the Triumph is now. Maybe it's still down there, abandoned at the bottom of a ravine. Maybe the engine is already removed and Jenn is installing an electric motor as we speak O__O

[@7mileDT313]

@@NewZeroland 🤣🤣🤣Thanks!!! Jenn has to switch to an electric motorcycle 😆. Petro bikes are no match for the South Island.

[@cameronperkins5380]

I can’t believe this video was recommended to me... I seen you guys in the car park at the base of the Fox Glacier walk! As a biker myself my eyes were glued to your bike trying to figure out what it was! I was going to come say hi as I was doing a west coast trip on my bike a week later but thought I shouldn’t disturb you! Little did I know! So glad I stumbled on your videos!!

[@NewZeroland]

Wow, no way!! The internet knows O_O If you ever see my bike again or you're up in Wellington and want to chat, let me know! I put some of that glacier walk into the previous video, but as you know it was super foggy that day. We only managed to see the top of it. That ride over Haast Pass was amazing but sooo suspenseful haha. Almost didn't make it! Thanks again for the mind blowing comment :D

[@SenseiEpu]

No doubt, you made it back to Welly. I can't wait for the next video. Dying to see what bike you got. Damn your cliffhangers!

[@NewZeroland]

HAHAHA I think you'll be surprised. I definitely was O_O

[@jonathanjohannis6035]

Next weekend I'm driving from Christchurch to Wanaka in my Mazda MX5 and taking my E-Bike to do some amazing bike trails. Cant wait to hit those roads. Thanks for the great Vid guys. I will look out for you. :)

[@NewZeroland]

Dude awesome!! An MX5 would be perfect for those twisties. I wish I was still down there!

[@pinaero]

I am in it for that slow burn

[@NewZeroland]

Wait til you get to that part with the thing!

[@Magic_Toaster]

Can't wait to spread the word of electric bikes when spring comes here in the Chicago land area. Also can't wait to take it to the route 66 raceway to see what these non + egos can do in the 1/4 mile

[@NewZeroland]

Hell yeah!! I managed to get a 12sec 1/4 mile, but it should go faster than that. Easily into the 11s with a full charge and all rider aids turned off.

[@Magic_Toaster]

The dragstrip is a high end professional place where the top fuel dragsters run, so the track is very sticky for great launches. I saw someone get a 10.55 run in the ego+, but would think that I could probably pull off some low 11s atleast. Also just a great place to see people bring super cars there and talk to some really nice people.

[@NewZeroland]

@@Magic_Toaster hell yeah! That'll be really fun, and great to show off what electrics are capable of. School those other gas bikes :D

[@alanrobinson2229]

The bike looks fantastic,a bit like mine! Scenery to match And you make a great couple👍

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks so much! I'm really glad we got to do this trip together, and the Ego did not disappoint.

[@NerdLFG]

Kinda making me wanna move to New Zealand hehe

[@NewZeroland]

I understand 100%. This place is magical :D

[@islabonita4193]

I had same thought and I already live on an island

[@twrcrew8852]

50000%. Oahu is where I reside and it's a fishbowl (with quite frankly far too many fish...). but THIS is an island worth dying on.

[@dustinbrown6753]

At first glance, I thought you went to Wakanda. But this was cool too.

[@NewZeroland]

HAHAHA Wanaka Forever! I'm totally calling it Wakanda from now on.

[@PlanetCypher_]

So many memories, thanks again for sharing, I have to go back one day👍 Another cliffhanger😵😁

[@NewZeroland]

Cheers!! Glad ya liked it. That area of the South Island is motorcycling heaven. But.. will this trip turn into motorcycling hell?? Stay tuned hahaha

[@stevenb7319]

Crown range summit looks super fun. Your stickers last decently well so that’s going to be there for a while. 😁 Challenge accepted..... now for the PS1 loading screen.....3 years later. 🤣

[@NewZeroland]

YES hahaha. That's the pilgrimage to NewZeroland mecca right there.

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

Your uploads just get better! Btw, that speed sign in the UK means "national speed limit applies" which on that road would be just 60mph (edit:just seen your pinned comment but leaving this here to show how clever I am) Looking forward to the next one. Got my bike back from the garage yesterday. Zero have tacked on an extra 3 months warranty as a goodwill gesture.

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks buddy! Haha woopsie.. sorry officers. Good to know, and thanks for confirming that. What can I say, I got the bike because it's fast haha. Great to hear about your Zero! I'm glad they took care of you, and can't wait to see more vids!!

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

@@NewZeroland Thanks, still a couple of issues but looking forward to being able to get out again.

[@joeisontheroadagain9102]

Oh man, this video is pact with 😻, love it. RIP Triumph

[@NewZeroland]

Hahaha thank you thank you :D Press F to pay respects to the Triumph fans

[@stevenb7319]

Nice music choice for the road getting good south of Makarora.

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks! It's been a challenge to find royalty-free music that sounds good, but also fun to find all these artists on youtube that put their stuff up for free.

[@stevenb7319]

And you get to support their art with your art.

[@usmcsaxoki]

I'm living vicariously through you, sir. Thank you!

[@NewZeroland]

No prob, bro! Thanks for watchin 😁

[@polarbear128]

No video of the Crown Range switchbacks?? I used to swim in that pool at your hotel in the '70s-'80s. Worked at the hotel for about 6 years at the start of the '90s. Massive nostalgia flashbacks!

[@NewZeroland]

Ahh only a fast-forwarded clip and one on the Triumph as it's struggling. I really wanted to ride back up it to get more angles, or even fly the drone, but we were worried we wouldn't be able to get the Triumph to Queenstown. Crazy small world, man! That's a sweet hotel, and it was surprisingly the cheapest room in town.

[@carolynmcfarland2293]

We stayed at Rydges in Queenstown, too. Thanks for the memories!

[@NewZeroland]

Nice!! That's a fancy hotel :D

[@ronaldb479]

First. That plant that curls at the tip... I thought that was a made up PLANT in movies!!!! I feel like hermit. Also I love "Blast from the past" such a good movie! Wicked how you slipped the clip in hahaha. And last you rockin' them sick red high top converse!!! The sigh at the end... I feel you brother... 14:44

[@NewZeroland]

Haha thanks bro!! I love that movie too. Converse for life!! Those curly ferns are everywhere here. Some of them get massive! That Triumph ended up being a huge pain, but luckily it's not a problem anymore :D

[@ronaldb479]

@@NewZeroland Everywhere hey? Geez looks like from a scene in Jurassic Park! Well that's good to know, I hate dealing with mechanical issues. Seems like my truck is always asking me to pay up all the time... CT PLEEEASE COME SOON!!!

[@NewZeroland]

@@ronaldb479 bwahaha yessss Cyberpunk my life, Truck! C'mon Elon!

[@Lucalikesstuff]

@@ronaldb479 fun fact: NZ was mostly spared the effects of a previous extinction event so it's flora is more like what it would have been like in Jurassic times

[@ronaldb479]

@@Lucalikesstuff WHHAAAAAAT!?!?!? That’s amazing!!! Now I definitely have to fly there. Thank you brother!

[@widecamsam7972]

Fantastic video. After this, ever considered doing a review of the UBCO 2x2 ? Looks like a great vehicle for hauling huge amounts of equipment.

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks man! I haven't ridden one yet but I'd love to sometime. They sell a street legal version so I'll have to try it.

[@therealcdnuser]

A new video! Oh yeah baby.

[@NewZeroland]

Took me long enough!

[@therealcdnuser]

@@NewZeroland just in time for my coffee break. Perfect timing!

[@Defennes]

So nice roadtrip videos! 4K please!

[@benbreeze2678]

Loving this series! Zero S here from over the pond in the UK 👊👊👊

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks Ben! I rode my Zero today and still love that thing :D

[@ourstate100]

Might have to sell the Zero and Triumph for another Energica or DC capable bike? unless Energica is too heavy?

[@NewZeroland]

No joke, that's 100% the plan. I need to get Jenn on an Eva to see if it's short enough / light enough / something she likes. Then we can road trip on two electrics and never complain again about bike problems haha.

[@velotill]

an maybe get an eScooter for commutes

[@NewZeroland]

@@velotill yeah, that's a great idea.

[@RedBatteryHead]

Get Jen an EVA!!!! Sure it wasn't the coils on the Thruimp? Well. I'll see in the next vid. 😁

[@NewZeroland]

The gas bike was definitely having electrical problems. The irony runs THICK here.

[@energetek661]

Hey, what tank and tail bags did you use? In need of some for my trip to the dragon😁! Also what riding bag do you use? In the market for a new one.

[@NewZeroland]

I used an Oxford tank bag, but anything works. I used to have a Wolfman. They're all kinda the same so get whatever size/price works for you. Strapping a bag to the back is really difficult, and gets in the way of your backpack if you're planning on wearing one. I used an Ogio Drift 3 or something backpack and loved it. If you can stuff as much into the tank bag as you can, it's better than weight on your back for sure.

[@justmayle]

Few people get me as excited to see a new video as I did with this one. Watched it twice. Never really thought much about maybe someday visiting New Zealand till you stared showing it. That Luge looked like a blast, how long did it take you to go from top to bottom?

[@octopusenvy]

ski lift! but also a cable car/gondola option

[@NewZeroland]

Whoa thanks! That means a lot. I feel really lucky to live in this amazing country, so I'm glad I can share videos to inspire others to come travel (when they're allowed to). The luge track is only about 1 minute from top to bottom, so we did it 5 times haha.

[@justmayle]

@@NewZeroland your defiantly giving me the bug to motovlog my vacation area of Michigan along the Lake Huron cost. Can't afford to have an electric bike to show in it, but the area there is a charging dead zone anyway. We'll keep it up man. Love watching. Who knows maybe some day I'll find a way to motovlog. Got an old gopro 4. Hmm.

[@NewZeroland]

@@justmayle hey it doesn't take much! I just have a gopro and my phone.. and a mavic mini for the occasional drone shot :) Go for it!!

[@awo1fman]

Enough with the unresolved foreshadowing! 😝

[@NewZeroland]

Oh man, I haven't even started editing the next part yet but I already know there's another cliffhanger coming hahaha. Everyday we were unsure if we'd make it.

[@gasdive]

Oooh, there was a spoiler! The triumph problem plagues you to the end of the trip. So it must last to the end (be it the planned end or the unplanned end) Seriously, I can't tell you how much I'm loving this. I wish I could get over there.

[@NewZeroland]

Hahaha thanks man! You'll have to wait and see, but it'll definitely be in the next episode, whenever I get that finished. How ironic that the gas bike had electrical problems!

[@youtuberAstar]

Really enjoying your videos. Your bike is totally fine. It has an electrical problem. It would have failed ages ago if it had a mechanical issue. I would guess you have a charging issue that is effecting the voltage supply in the system. Maybe the alternator is playing up ?? Loose cable attachment... etc. What ever it is , it is NOT a biggie. Cheers guys. Please let me know what the cause was.

[@NewZeroland]

Yeah the Triumph needed a new regulator/rectifier/stator but the engine was overheating for reasons unrelated to the hole in the radiator 😂 It was a huge mess.

[@TheRealAlpha2]

*Alcohol:* _The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems!_ "Just keep riding it... Nah, it'll be fine! (hiccup)" oohboy... Doubt intensifies. I wouldn't mind seeing the Triumph get a E-makeover ...assuming it survived the trip, and you can afford it. Also geez, those views are just GORGEOUS.

[@NewZeroland]

Hahaha Homer was right. I really wanted to convert it, too.. but.... O_O nah I won't say anything yet. You wouldn't believe how many days started with us saying "we're gonna make it" as if to convince ourselves.

[@Bikes-and-Bytes]

Question - what do you do with all your footage as you are travelling? Do you have lots of SD cards? Do you download it to something?

[@NewZeroland]

Oh yeah! I should talk about that in a video. I have a 3tb WD external hard drive with an SD card reader that downloads everything. Super small and lighter than bringing a laptop with us. It worked really well for the most part!

[@JBDesignNz]

This trip has more drama than shortland st haha. U guys are so cute, awesome vids keep it up bra

[@NewZeroland]

LOL thanks man haha. The drama was non-stop.. until the Triumph stopped O_O

[@mickeybowmeister1944]

My Dad rode from Auckland to Stewart Island in the mid 60's on a 125cc Lambretta scooter. This is my plan one day but on a Vespa.

[@NewZeroland]

Haha wow, ambitious! That sounds epic.

[@mickeybowmeister1944]

@@NewZeroland glad you're enjoying my country mate, stay safe. Cheers

[@NewZeroland]

@@mickeybowmeister1944 thanks! It's a beautiful one :D

[@jace2wheel762]

Some sweet looking roads!

[@NewZeroland]

That whole area is motorcycling paradise :D

[@jace2wheel762]

@@NewZeroland and I can't travel there anytime soon! Dammit Btw what's the scoop with the triple?

[@NewZeroland]

@@jace2wheel762 you mean the double? 😂

[@jace2wheel762]

@@NewZeroland lol I guess so hahaha cylinder totally pooched? Piston rod etc?

[@NewZeroland]

@@jace2wheel762 to this day I'm still not sure what the issue was. Or issues.. a plethora of issues. We only knew about the ones that happened on the trip 😂😳 like the one that happens next.

[@stevenb7319]

Damn 65 comments in 2 hours. Get it Sam! You should have bought a bus to park the triumph in when it broke or the weather was bad. 😁 That’s how your supposed to take care of unruly road trips right? You never did say if the Tesla charger worked. Did you have to stop filming because you used a cheat code? 😜 Great video and more incredible views. The fern curls in the beginning looked so picturesque. It looks like it would be fun to paint a picture of.

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks man!! Hopefully the next one doesn't take as long to edit, but the roads and views kept getting better. This whole part of the South Island is magical. I didn't need to use the Tesla charger, but I don't think I could have anyway. Tesla and Energica don't seem to play nice in NZ. Totally should have bought a bus for the Triumph hahaha.

[@stevenb7319]

That or flown it to the next stop. 😁

[@mikefink9176]

Excellent!

[@NewZeroland]

Cheers, Mike!

[@ForgeSpace]

CONVERSION!!!!!!!!

[@NewZeroland]

The Triumph may or may not be in pieces as we speak O__O

[@ForgeSpace]

@@NewZeroland OMG YISSSS

[@antw3565]

That wuld be so cool

[@Gee_Sus]

Hi what mic setup you have mate, for motorcycle helmat?

[@NewZeroland]

For this trip I used a GoPro Hero9 with a Media Mod setup, but now I use a Sena 10C Evo. Thanks for watching!

[@pinaero]

First of the NorthStar

[@NewZeroland]

Jubei Zealander!

[@kaylenewinter248]

Best place for tacos in Central Otago is Amigos. They started in Wanaka

[@NewZeroland]

Ooooo nice! Thanks for the tip. I'll try that when we're back down there.

[@oneoung]

good to see your tour!! ^ _____ ^

[@NewZeroland]

Han ung!!!! Thanks bro 😁 Hope you're doing well over there! When are you buying a motorcycle??

[@jrevillug]

I mean, it is British. 🤷 Great trip, gorgeous scenery, and a nice bike. Thanks for bringing us along. 🙂

[@NewZeroland]

Haha, true, true. Glad you're liking it, and thanks for following along!

[@MilesBellas]

"In February 2020 it was announced that Triumph would be moving the remainder of large scale motorcycle production, including the Tiger 1200 and Speed Triple production lines to their Thailand factories, leaving only the specialist Triumph Factory Customs and prototype builds remaining in the U.K. While the R&D department remains within the U.K. (and 20 additional staff have been taken on in that department), substantially larger redundancies were announced amongst production staff. "

[@toidragon]

YES, YEAHS!!! YAAAASSSSSS!!!!!!!!!

[@NewZeroland]

The best roads on the best bike!!

[@dresdonfury]

Sweet soundtrack

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks!

[@MrCol916]

Part 5 coming soon?...keen to know how the triumph panned out...

[@NewZeroland]

Yep yep, hopefully in a week or so. That Triumph.. let's just say, the drama didn't end until we sold it 😂

[@MrCol916]

@@NewZeroland cheers....will stay tuned in

[@paisacore1]

12:58 beautiful sound

[@NewZeroland]

Hahaha right?? I love it!!

[@awo1fman]

Yeah, my petrol bike sprung a fuel leak that I've tried 5 times to fix. The only thing left to replace is the fuel tap and apparently Hyosung gave up on Australia just like Zero did and I can't get parts... Plus it isn't charging and I'm looking at having to replace the stator and/or rectifier (again... I probably haven't even done 1000 km since getting that fixed). I haven't been able to troubleshoot the electrical problem because of the fuel leak... Yeah, I don't miss ICE vehicles at all!

[@NewZeroland]

How ironic that our gas bikes are having electrical / charging issues? 😂

[@awo1fman]

@@NewZeroland Unfortunately, bikes have a long history of weak electrical systems. It's partly due to them being much more exposed to the elements than cars, partly because of size and simplicity constraints, and partly because bikes are made to sell, not to last.

[@derekseed]

Loving this series! Tell me, what happens next?

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks man! No spoilers.. but the gas bike had electrical problems, and the electric bike had.. no problems 😂👍

[@jasonyang7842]

The conversion to electric bike is a interesting idea. I think it will be really difficult to change motor.

[@NewZeroland]

Depends what you go with.. a Zero swap would be super straight-forward, but mounting brackets would have to be creative.

[@MrJoe988]

Twisty road with no speed limit and no traffic! THE DREAM! Btw I am really curious what was wrong with the Triple at the end. Since the mechanic checked all fluids level, and could not tell what was wrong everything points out to an electrical issue (which would be soo ironic) looking forward part 5 now!

[@darrylhobbs3200]

Yeah those signs in New Zealand are open road signs limited to 100 kph......but the nearest cop is likely to be two hours away soooooooo........

[@NewZeroland]

@@darrylhobbs3200 OH hahaha, my mistake. Good thing there's a cat over my speedo then O_O

[@MrJoe988]

@@NewZeroland My Doggo approves :-)

[@darrylhobbs3200]

@@NewZeroland All good :)

[@NewZeroland]

Haha you guessed it! How ironic that the gas bike had electrical issues and the electric bike had gas.... wait..

[@WasPhantom]

You may want to check what the open road sign actually means in NZ 😂 Love the roads down there tho, so much good riding.

[@NewZeroland]

Haha someone else commented it just means "up to 100km/h".... so I guess we got lucky!

[@MrCol916]

We doing a ride down there in a couple of weeks....we do it annually...will look for ya sticker on top of Cardrona road.....have been over that road many years ago when it was all gravel.....made for an interesting ride down the Queenstown side I can tell you....are you guys still in NZ?....if so head to Invercargill for the Burt Munro rally.....awesome event

[@NewZeroland]

Whoa nice!! I can't imagine that road being gravel, but that'd probably be fun in a WRX or something. Dirt bike territory I guess. We're up in Wellington, but unfortunately we'll have to miss the Burt this year.

[@MrCol916]

@@NewZeroland are you touring the North Island ....if so and heading to New Plymouth could I recommend the belt road holiday park.....cabins right on the cliff above the surf crashing on the rocks below.....cabins 11,12...5 or 6 are the best.....and you can dine at the sport fishing club down on the wharf....excellent food and staff.....just check with belt road staff if the clubs open for your stay

[@NewZeroland]

@@MrCol916 whoa thanks so much! I'll make a note of that for our next trip up there. We're not touring anywhere at the moment but I really want to hit the Forgotten World Highway sometime soon.

[@MrCol916]

@@NewZeroland yeah that's a great ride .....also the gentle Annie from taihape across to Hastings although I'm not sure about charging stations.

[@tigersharkzh]

I drove that road once when it was still an unsealed road.

[@NewZeroland]

Whoa.. that'd be fun in a rally car or a dirt bike.

[@jolive3743]

hey Sam, great vid buddy. Small favour mate, if you uncover any findings on converting the Triumph, please gimme a ding. I've hit a Brick Wall with the DVLA in the UK. Cheers John

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks, John! You're converting one?? Did we talk about this before? It sounds so familiar. I'm not sure how the inspections / certification stuff works in the UK but over here it seems pretty relaxed. Someone converted an older Daytona a few years ago. Nowadays I think the easiest way to do it would be mounting up components from a wrecked Zero.

[@darrylhobbs3200]

You know its illegal in New Zealand not to jump up and down on those swing bridges to test them and scare your friends right

[@NewZeroland]

I think that would scare ME

[@AshSimmonds]

Wanaka is my spiritual home. Along with gin.

[@NewZeroland]

😁😂 Such a cool little town. I can't wait to go back!

[@moestrei]

Round white sign with diagonal black lines = no speed limit? Only on German Autobahns.

[@NewZeroland]

Haha yeah, not enough black lines on ours. It actually means "do whatever speed you want but you're still limited to 100km/h" 😑

[@moestrei]

@@NewZeroland So its the same as the red circled 100kph. Silly.

[@jimdawson3395]

I don't trust most mechanics. Surely the ST would at least throw up a warning light or fault code if it was an engine problem. If it went to 2cyl after a wet night you'd have to think water got into electrics aye? Those motors are pretty bulletproof. Look forward to the next video.

[@NewZeroland]

No warning lights. That was the mysterious part. He said it was overheating in the top end but since all the sensors were in the bottom, it wasn't throwing any errors on the dash. That may have been a problem we inherited the bike with.. the misfiring could have been related to that, or water in the electrics. The wiring was definitely screwed, as we found out soon after this 😂

[@jimdawson3395]

@@NewZeroland waiting with bated breath fot the next vid

[@moestrei]

Problem with the faulty cylinder is that it may still inject fuel but no spark. The fuel then washes the oil off cylinders and you get high wear and even the risk of a Kolbenfresser (is German don't know in English).

[@NewZeroland]

@@moestrei as if we needed any more reasons to go electric 😂

[@moestrei]

ECU cannot detect high voltage issues (most likely issue). Suprised the mechanic could not isolate the fault (swap coils)?

[@pinaero]

When a Triumphant situation gets worse...

[@NewZeroland]

And just when you think it can't get worse than this..

[@sadlogic]

Well i would have to move to NZ to take a photo with that sticker i think, because even if i ride and drive electric it seems it would be a disservice to nature to fly around to the other side of the world for it.

[@NewZeroland]

Yeah I feel ya. It's always awkward importing an electric motorcycle, because I know it came across the ocean on a giant cargo ship.. but the only way NZ can get it's vehicles is by importing them, so if we have to do it, they might as well be electric :)

[@alanrobinson2229]

I thought it would be an electrical problem with the "gas bike" Have to wait and see,ehh

[@NewZeroland]

How ironic, right? The gas bike was the one with electrical issues XD

[@digger8180]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@NewZeroland]

All thumbs up!

[@ourstate100]

that. is. gorgeous.

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks! That whole area is freakin majestic :D

[@MoraneAI]

I don't think much of your mechanic, checked all the wrong things. Most likely problem is ignition, pull plugs and change , check the old ones because if piston rings are going at least one plug will look oily. If the plugs are Ok, check that they are all getting spark. If the ignition checks out OK, check compression, which needs a compression tester. Otherwise check that they are all getting fuel, I suppose some of the modern stuff is injection but then that is less likely to give trouble than the old float bowls and jets that block. In the old days it would have been electrics by Lucas, prince of darkness. You really need to be able to do a basic level of diagnosis yourself or you will get ripped off. When I did the Haast pass road during the 70's on the Honda CB100, it was all gravel from Haast to Hawea.

[@NewZeroland]

Wow I can't imagine that road being gravel. That's a crazy long distance, too. And I think you're right. It definitely felt like it was miss firing and needed plugs. There were some other issues that couldn't be fixed on the trip though, but those will have to wait for future episodes 😁

[@refard5]

you can't end on a cliffhanger like that!

[@NewZeroland]

Every episode is going to be like this hahaha!

[@refard5]

@@NewZeroland 😂

[@pinaero]

Jeremy Clarkson approves

[@NewZeroland]

Captain Slow and the Energica Samdero

[@ianburnett4605]

There is a 100 kmh limit on the sign you said had no limit.

[@NewZeroland]

Haha yeah, just found that out today. Guess we got lucky!

[@sadlogic]

Wait, you dissed the Triumph before the trip?! I mean seeing these videos i guess you made it home, but way to jinx yourself dude!

[@NewZeroland]

Oh yeah, it was leaking oil before we even left lol. We honestly thought the real challenge would be getting the electric bike around all these hard to reach locations, but it turned out to be the "reliable" option.

[@LexSummer]

Its more a conversion instead a trip vid... "3cyl 4 strokes to 2 cyl 1 stroce conversion" 🤣👍 hahah sorry im so bad.. I allways bash ICE bikers 😜 Nuo but honestly.. i like the uncovered comments from the mecanic 👍 Sooo i hope you can finish the trip... haha its so cool to watch.

[@NewZeroland]

Thanks bro!! This part was definitely a highlight, and the next video will have even more amazing roads. The ICE will be crushed though >:]

[@pinaero]

Hahahahaha 13:41 omg hahaha

[@NewZeroland]

Psheewww!! 😂🌇

[@evolv.e]

First in California!

[@NewZeroland]

Bwahaha SO FAST

[@Lennartnieuwland]

First in the Netherlands

[@NewZeroland]

YES!! Goin global :D Thanks for watching!!

[@NirvanaKid1000]

woah woah woah

[@NewZeroland]

HAHA right? Such great roads. Thanks for watching bro!!

[@NirvanaKid1000]

@@NewZeroland Haha yes! It looks *beautiful* there. I hope you guys are doing well. It's finally sunny here in the Central Valley of CA

[@PlanetCypher_]

UK first ?

[@NewZeroland]

HAHA yep, you got it. Man you guys blow my mind.

[@2nd3rd1st]

12:27 Yeah, taunt the rest of the world with your Corona beer in your perfect Covid free country... D_:

[@NewZeroland]

Oh wow I didn't think about that 😂😵 Surely things are starting to get back to normal with vaccines rolling out, right?

[@Dug6666666]

Milford is probably not the best destination with an unreliable vehicle :) but I'm sure you know that.

[@NewZeroland]

We'll see if we made it 😂😳

[@Dug6666666]

@@NewZeroland My guess is that you find that nothing is too much of a problem in NZ.

[@chrispeacock3550]

I'm guessing you're no longer in Canterbury? If you are, I can give you a hand with your Triumph.

[@NewZeroland]

Ahh nope, thanks though! We got back to Wellington on the 3rd of Jan. It's just taking me this long to edit these videos haha. I really appreciate the offer to help!

[@velotill]

First in Berlin or Dschörmany for that matter

[@NewZeroland]

:D nice!! You are blowing my mind.

[@twrcrew8852]

wellllllllll to be fair mannnnnn.... TRIUMPH.. lol not really the quintessential example of a reliable street bike, right?

[@NewZeroland]

LOL ya got me there. British electrical gremlins galore.

[@twrcrew8852]

@@NewZeroland here's a question for the millennium... would you trust... a Triumph EV? :D

[@NewZeroland]

@@twrcrew8852 wow wow wow that's the toughest question ever 😂😵 I'm gonna say no. Not a chance. Sorry, brits.