Speed Week 2021 - An Aussie Outback Motorcycle Adventure

[@jaymcnabb5035]

Great video Steve. Love the vision, the commentary, and the music. As usual, the length is spot on too. Always enjoy watching your adventure videos. Thank you for showing me Australian towns and places I have never seen before. Looking forward to seeing you on Ridge Rider.

[@mongreldogproductions]

See you on the other side...

[@jmsask]

I’m never disappointed watching your videos 👍🍻

[@craigperry7376]

My Son & I went to the Lake/white Dyno back in 2010. Drove from Brisbane pretty much non stop. Went in from Iron Knob. Stayed longer than the Week as we helped set up & pack up. My son rode his Triumph Daytona 650 street bike & accomplished 145mph on the salt. That event was hampered by rain as well, however it didn’t close the event. In 2011 while going back again we rolled our Ute at 2am close to Cobar. It was fully loaded with bike & camp gear but as it was secured well, everything survived except the Ute. Unfortunately never been back. Seeing the Lake again in this vid brings back great memories of the 2010 trip & the experience we had with a great bunch of like minded competitors.

[@mongreldogproductions]

Geez Craig, bloody hell! Talk about bad luck. It was a real treat to visit the Lake for me...a first timer. Great atmosphere. I reckon I'll go back again and drag a few friends along and make it part of a bigger trip. Glad you could go down memory lane (even if it was bittersweet). Ho, Ho, Ho!

[@juliandlamb]

When you say you’re anxious and that conditions are difficult, after having watched all your trips, one can only imagine how tough it really was. Enjoying the production, the graphics, music as well as your wonderful description of the places you’re travelling to and through.

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi JL, glad you enjoy the Channel content. The conditions get tougher the older i get lol. Thanks for watching.

[@bobbyoz8251]

Wow just love the outback scenery the townships and the remote roads makes me want to get out there and see it form myself! thanks!

[@mongreldogproductions]

Grab ya gear; and go. Glad you like the vid. Thanks for watching.

[@graemeshaw9716]

Great video Steve. Varied camera shots and informative commentary makes for entertaining viewing. Well done 👍

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi GS, glad you like the content..it's always good to mix up the camera angles occasionally to stop viewers from slipping away. Thanks for watching.

[@martinguybuhler]

As I sit around with a broken leg healing,You tube mongrel dog comes on to brighten up my day, you were stressing me out with the mud steve my worst nightmare lol, big kms, great vid inspirational

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi MB, sorry to hear about the leg...heal quickly. The camera doesn't show the extent of the mud. It was horrible lol. It made an already heavy bike another 20 kgs heavier. Glad you enjoyed the vid. Get better soon

[@alexmorgan3435]

A very enjoyable video. Well shot and produced with great commentary. A+++.

[@thejackofalltravels8267]

Got to watch my favorite car go 408kph 254mph on the Nevada salt flats. Some of those cars look like fuel tank racers. I Love Australia.Great video good to see you.

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi TJOAT, 408kph is pretty damn quick. That would blow your hair back. Glad you like the vid.👍🇦🇺

[@hollandp9606]

Seems like it has been a while since last ride. Love the horizon shots. True Australia.

[@Salem-F]

Great photography.. Greetings to you from Saudi Arabia

[@mongreldogproductions]

Glad you like the vid. Thanks for watching. 👍🇦🇺

[@BruceGuley]

Great show lucky you

[@TheSlab24]

Been missing your videos and presence in the KZbin rotation, great to see your name pop up and it looks like you've got some new camera angles and a drone, fantastic footage. You make a thousand miles seem like just another day at work. Cheers for the vid, enjoyed it!

[@gsmad9738]

Ace vid. Your vids really make me want to pack my bag and go on an adventure. 👍

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi GS mad. What can i say...Grab ya gear; lets go! Glad you like the vid.

[@grahamgillette5393]

Once again a very informative and tremendously edit video , you never fail to impress Mon Ami .

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi GG, glad you like the Channel content. 👍🇦🇺

[@timeofyourlife7561]

You see more of Australia on one ride. Than most people do in a life time.

[@mongreldogproductions]

Others have to get out more. Thanks for watching.

[@badoldbiker368]

Great to watch another of your motorcycling videos Steve, just got back from a short 3 day road ride around the south west, no where near adventurous as your rides but had an enjoyable time all the same. Stay upright mate.

[@mongreldogproductions]

HI BADOLDBIKER, three days in the saddle has gotta be better than three days at the office. The SW has some spectacular scenery and places to visit. Glad you like the vid. Thanks for watching.

[@StevesBikes01]

G'Day, another great adventure, super camera angles. Welcome to NSW, Cheers, Steve

[@AfricaTwin-Stuff]

Excellent production as always. Hunter valley is our back yard. Recognised the road through the Bylong valley. Look forward to your next adventure.

[@mongreldogproductions]

It might be a good idea to go ducking for cover on the weekend of 17/18 April...there could be 200 loose cannons on the roads around that time. Glad you like the vid. Thanks for watching.

[@bugman5337]

EXCELLENT description of bull dust 👍 had a friend over 35yrs ago on way to the Alice found out what bull dust was, God rest his soul 😢

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi Bugman, sorry for your loss. It can be a jungle out there. Hope you liked the vid. Thanks for watching.

[@jimaylward2396]

Thanks Steve had one of those bad work days this vid took my mind away cheers 👋😎💚☘☘☘

[@mongreldogproductions]

Jim, I'm glad i could brighten the mood. Thanks for watching

[@buggzy4382]

Awesome video mate always an inspiration

[@Nerb1]

I hope that bolt that was half out on the shaft drive was supposed to be like that! Did you see the race horse wandering around town at Kingoonya? A local legend apparently. Great trip and vid.

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi Nerb1....the horse is still there. It ate my lunch a couple of years ago when we did Googs Track in the 4WDs. The first thing i removed when i bought the bike was to remove the wheel hugger before it snapped off. I thought the safest place for the bolt was back in the hole it came from. That way i wouldn't lose it lol. Glad you like the vid. Are you getting out much?

[@Nerb1]

@@mongreldogproductions Just a few weekenders here and there. No big trips planned yet. I will have to live vicariously through you in the meantime ;)

[@wayno23]

Well done mate , awesome adventure & production 👍. ❤🇦🇺

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi Wayne, glad you like the vid...thanks for watching.

[@wayno23]

@@mongreldogproductions that's very inspirational mate, bucket list adventure ride around Australia.Cant be easy living off a motorcycle, amazing 👏🏆

[@justgjt]

Great stuff Steve. You always put something unique and interesting together for a trip and destination. Looking forward to the next installment 🇦🇺

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi justgjt, I've gotta make the content entertaining otherwise whats the point. Glad you continue to enjoy the productions. Thanks for watching.

[@adv-moto-rider7216]

Nice on always wanted to get over to the Speed runs myself..

[@maccas44]

Another great upload thanks Steve.

[@mongreldogproductions]

Glad you like the vid. Thanks for watching.

[@nzsaltflatsracer8054]

Thanks for the ride Mate! Rainouts at Gairdner suck for the racers. My Mate from Sydney rides bikes at Gairdner & normally runs up here at Bonneville too but not last year when the world shut down.

[@servicarrider]

I wouldn;t give you a wooden nickel for most of Australia. What a hell hole. Very well put together video.

[@wayno23]

Good we don't want ya wooden nickel. Australia is awesome ❤🇦🇺

[@pigeonpallz1733]

I lived in Nevada in the us and there was a few spots with bull dust but I called it poof dirt because it goes poof lol. I never rode in the stuff but could imagine it would be very different. Great video !

[@andyblack5687]

Is it like silt? That stuff can be a nightmare to ride, especially if you hit it all of a sudden and you didn’t know you were coming up on it.

[@pigeonpallz1733]

@@andyblack5687 I think so .

[@mongreldogproductions]

It can be deep enough to swallow your bike...dangerous stuff. It can sometimes hide hidden dangers like rock, wheels, small trucks and dead bodies. No rider i know looks forward to riding thru the stuff. I dont think we could get away with calling it 'poof dirt' here in Australia lol.

[@pigeonpallz1733]

@@mongreldogproductions I guess "poof" your gone lol I think bull dust sounds better

[@tomosan1967]

Another great video!!

[@vancemarin8022]

As usual a GREAT video!! 👍👍🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@mongreldogproductions]

Thanks VM, glad you enjoyed it.

[@royupton2031]

Been following your vlogs over last 2yrs really like them,love the camera shots of wheels and nice light music choice, my lady and I just done the Bert Munro rally,had gr8 time, stay safe mate R&M

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi Roy, I don’t think we have the equivalent of the Roy Upton Rally here in Oz but it looks like a tremendous event. Glad you like the vids and Channel content. Thanks for watching.

[@bryckrobin4448]

The videos get better and better mate , love watching them, a good mix of everything and always left wanting more Good luck on the supported ride . Look forward to watching again soon

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi BR, glad you like the vid. Sometimes they come together better than others. Thanks for watching.

[@isnoo1]

I am sooo much closer to getting back on the road. My van is being basically fitted out atm........ I cannot wait until I can start seeing country like this again! I really enjoy your vids... thank you!

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi KO'D, Glad you like the vid...I'm hoping you can scratch that itch soon. Thanks for watching.

[@Jim-Bob_Adventures]

Great vid, looking forward to the rest

[@kentuckyjustice1408]

You are one serious adventure rider, my friend. 👍 Really good footage.

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi KJ, all in a days work. glad you enjoyed the vid...thanks for watching.

[@JustTex]

👍 good stuff as always, i'm getting itchy feet now. Cheers 4 sharing sir.

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi JT, thanks for your continued support. Glad you like the vid. Get out there!

[@JustTex]

@@mongreldogproductions the pleasure is all ours.

[@wildmongols]

You're talking about bull dust, and didn't know if other country's have it. I can assure you, here in Wyoming, in certain places, we have it. I've experianced you'rs, and ours is the same way. I've never tried to ride a bike through it, but I've seen my share from the cab of a truck, when I was hauling livestock, and also along pipe line right of ways, when I've run heavy equipment. I've bogged a pick-up down a time or two along the pipe lines.

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi wildmongols, thanks for taking the time to comment. City folk would struggle to relate to what that stuff is like to ride/drive thru. It is something quite unique. Good times! Thanks for watching.

[@jimdoolan2277]

Great video looking forwards to the next one Cheers 🍻

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi Jim, watch this space...probably mid May

[@storeroomjeff1]

You have a great life!👍

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi Jeff, true dat but it didn't happen by accident. It was years in the planning. I have been blessed. Hope you like the vid. Thanks for watching.

[@kt2816]

Awesome video! Thank you!

[@mongreldogproductions]

You're welcome!

[@brownies-midlifeadventure]

Epic ride, looked like an awesome trip 🤠👍

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

The old Army saying mate ( the 5 P, s ) Prior, Preparation, Prevents, Poor , Performance 👍😂😂😂

[@mongreldogproductions]

I thought it was 7 P's....prior preparation and planning prevents pi** poor performance? Hope you liked the vid. Thanks for watching.

[@bretthampson8991]

Great videos mate, many years ago (back in the late 80's early 90's) Yamaha engineers requested a container of bull dust to be sent to their research center after complaints about air filters not keeping it out of engines. After exhaustive testing they concluded there was no way they could design an air filter that would keep it out of the engine while still allowing air flow.. As you said it flows like water & I believe even gets into sealed Tupperware containers,

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi Brett, it wouldn’t surprise me that this stuff gets into water tight containers (somehow). I sometimes think about what it would do the wheel bearings and the like. It would be like fine grinding paste. Glad you like the vid.

[@craigm3994]

Another great vid well,done on the bull dust and sand I hate both.

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi Craig M, I'm not a big fan of the bulldust and sand either but sometimes you get the full package on these trips. Glad you like the vid.

[@annettehewitson6426]

Love your video map route you took was hard to follow,may a few road name would of been nice. Thank mate.

[@RozalynVeersma]

Awesome episode Steve! Preventative maintenance...100%...big fan! 😁👍 whoa 900-1,000kms in one day is HUGE! 😵 Yep...bull dust & that slippery red mud is horror and challenging! Well done! 💪😁🏁 Hahaha yes, that’s adventure riding! 😂👍🏁🏍💨 Thanks for sharing another great adventure...carry on buddy! 😁🙏⛺️🏍💨

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi Roz, yeah, big days. Usual Perth to Balladonia and then Balladonia to Ceduna. After that i usually stop and smell some roses. See you on the other side. XX

[@aussiewantok]

Very good, this is Australia ;-)

[@demzunoplayer]

New tyres! Great.

[@mongreldogproductions]

Traction is over rated...

[@BalefulBunyip]

Thanks for the great video Steve. Do you know me if I ask what tyres that you run on the GS for all the dirt?

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi N D V, for the Rears if I was attending a GS Safari or needed maximum traction off road then I would lean toward a TKC80 although they are expensive and not long wearing. For Outback travel generally I would probably stick with a Hiendenau K60 or Motoz Tractionator. Both long wearing and usually good enough for most dry conditions. I usually fit a big block knobby (TKC80 or similar) for the front regardless of conditions. I didn’t buy the bike to Commute to work and usually only stick to the Blacktop long enough to get me to the dirt. Thanks for watching.

[@BalefulBunyip]

@@mongreldogproductions Thanks for all the detail in your reply Steve. I'm slowly working through mongrel dog utube videos, haven't hit a dud yet! Thanks for all the hard work and effort. Gives older blokes like me itchy feet though.

[@mongreldogproductions]

@@BalefulBunyip “older blokes”….bah humbug. Grab ya gear; Let’s go! Glad you like the Channel content.

[@garywinkworth3380]

excellent what else could you say..👌

[@mongreldogproductions]

You’ve said it all…thank you.

[@mickrides615]

Great vid ta, Hope your bike stayed dry in NSW. Will be following in some of your footsteps in 3 weeks time. (WA-Pintumba roadhouse-up to railway- Oolda onto Kingoona- Roxby then Leigh Creek). A bit of advice please, From Roxby down did you go Borefield Rd? f so what was it like (bull dust holes or just a wide rough outback Rd?). Cheers Michael

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi Mick, firstly, in case you dont know, there is no fuel at Tarcoola. I did do the Borefield Road, it was in good shape (for my purpose) although there were a few bulldust patches but they were obvious and you had enough reaction time to bypass them. They arent long...maybe 5-8 metres in length. There can be some sand patches between Ooldea and Tarcoola. Fuel at Kingoonya is 24 hour by credit or debit card. Enjoy your journey. Maree now has Telstra reception. The road south from Maree is now all sealed (takes the fun out of it). Thanks for watching.

[@mickrides615]

Many thanks, Yea long run (650km) Pitumba to Kingoonya to fuel up. Will take it easy. Good to get your feedback, Cheers Michael

[@w0qnx598]

I liked the video and will subscribe. Over here in eastern New Mexico we spots a lot like your bull dust. The roads are cut down below ground level like yours were and the sugar sand dirt blows across and fills the gap. Might be 16" deep at times. Invisible at times until you hit it and go sideways. Enjoy the high mile bike. 496,000 K's on my 2006 Honda ST1300.

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi W0 QNX, that is high mileage on the Honda. Mine is only just run in. We sometimes get bull-dust 'holes' which catch us off guard and can be quite deep and dangerous. Its unusual to experience a section 200 metres long. Horrible stuff...absolutely horrible. Glad you like the Channel.

[@21noordsig]

where did you buy those motorcycle adventure pants looking for a pair like that.Awesome videos you have been putting up over the years.

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi NC, they are DriRider pants (nothing special) but i wear the flexible knee guards on the outside to prevent chaffing on my skin. Glad you like the Channel content. Thanks for your support over the years.

[@paulbrodie6929]

enjoyed the video, would love to do this sort of trip, left it too late.

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi Paul, it’s always better to regret something you’ve done, then something you haven’t. Sorry you’ve left it too late. What about a trike (Can Am) with knobbies??? That could be my next bike (trike) to continuing Adventuring. Glad you like the vid.

[@roberthocking9138]

Just watched this old video, that didn’t sound like your 1200, was it a 650 ?, great video

[@mongreldogproductions]

Definitely the R1200…glad you enjoyed the journey.

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

Yer it is but I was using the policy correct version 😂😂😂

[@370suzuki]

Hi , at 0.53 of video , are they bolts not done up in the rear hub , a bit nurdy I know but I noticed it in a split second , be interested to know . Cheers

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi webby 500, these bikes come with a ‘tyre hugger’....a bit of plastic that is suppose to act as a mudguard. It is the first thing to break off thru vibration so I removed it and put the bolts back in the holes so I wouldn’t lose them. Thanks for watching. Not nerdy at all. Most viewers wouldn’t pick up on it. 👍🇦🇺🏍

[@370suzuki]

@@mongreldogproductions Great thanks I knew there would be a reason , great vid's I really enjoy watching them , best on you tube , cheers

[@ogdennash2439]

Do you know how lucky you are ??? Point 1) - you have so many kilometres of roads in the wide open spaces with nobody on them ! Point 2) - you can ride 800Kms per day because of point 1. I love Australia - only been there once, but I cannot wait to return !

[@mongreldogproductions]

I never take my life for granted. I lead a fortunate life. It didn’t happen by accident (or luck). Thanks for watching.

[@Jir-dadJimmy]

Great work as per usual. If you're looking for local assistance or someone to have a beer with and adv bike chat when you get back to Newy, let me know.

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi mate, I an actually thinking of leaving the bike in Brisbane after the supported ride for another adventure later in the year. Thanks for the offer. Glad you like the vid.

[@zrij2186]

Hi, just a novice enquiry; can the bull dust be negotiated at certain speed just as in the sand or do both the feet need be planted on the surface like in slippery bog? Vertically challenged here.

[@mongreldogproductions]

That is a very fair question. Usually you get no notice of bull dust. Sometimes, it can be a slightly different colour to the surroundings but not often. Most times you hit it at speed before you realise its bull dust. Most times it is only short distances (a few metres) or just a 'pot hole'. It is rare to get it like this and go for 100 metres or more. I would say that only the very best skilled rider would attempt it by 'standing up, leaning back and throttling on'. It is like riding in fluid. It can conceal many dangers under the surface (rocks, small children and dead animals). The bike at the end of the stretch and the injured rider is testimony to the risks of riding thru at speed. Thanks for your interest in the vid.

[@dynamadnessadventures205]

Great video ride safe

[@gonefishn6024]

Ime glad your still riding the bmw with 80000 kms she's getting on but still a great bike

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hi gf, 80,000km is nothing on a bike like this. My earlier model had 140,000km on the clock before it was written off (fire under the seat) and i still believe it had a lot of life left in her. The reason i chose a BMW was the engineering and reliability. I have no reluctance at all about throwing my leg over the saddle and crossing this continent with confidence. Thanks for watching.

[@MikMech]

12:19 Wow.. a rare cat.

[@mongreldogproductions]

...a rare cat indeed. Thanks for watching.

[@GringoLoco]

Nice video!

[@mongreldogproductions]

Thanks GL, glad you like the vid. Thanks for watching.

[@austdisco3970]

Bummer cancelled for 2022. Lake is under water - LOTS of water.

[@mongreldogproductions]

Yeah, under water...like the rest of the Outback this year. Gotta feel sorry for the organisers. Maybe next year? Thanks for watching.

[@jamieslalom]

How many K’s do you get out of the rear TKC on the dirt Steve? I can’t get 2000km on mine.

[@mongreldogproductions]

Geez JJJ, 2,000 km on a rear tyre is not much. I’m not sure where you are but a lot of the Outback roads here in Oz are reasonably smooth gravel (not always but often) and tyre wear is good. If I was limited to travelling on Outback roads I would probably get 5,000 km to a rear before it became dodgy. I aren’t brutal with the throttle and ride the R1200 reasonably easily. We do have some roads which are covered with ‘gibbers’, a very sharp shale tyre rock, which can slash a tyre easily. Tyres are bloody expensive and so I like to run mine down to the canvas if I can lol. Traction is over rated. Hope you like the vid. Thanks for watching.

[@jamieslalom]

@@mongreldogproductions I’m in SW Vic and not an aggressive rider on a 1200GSA.

[@mongreldogproductions]

@@jamieslalom bloody hell....I’d be looking at tyre pressures, throttle control and road surface. They wear really quickly on sealed roads and are made of a soft compound to increase ‘stickyness’ (if that is a word). Depending on your type of riding, maybe you should consider a different type of tyre to extend tyre life if that meets your needs. Good luck in future endeavours.

[@jamieslalom]

@@mongreldogproductions yeah will go back to E07, used to get about 10000km out of those on my last bike. TKC was on the GSA when I bought it. Most of my riding is dirt, I’d say at least 80%. Running 36/38 psi from memory. Love the grip of the TKC just blown away from how quickly it’s worn away. Safe travels, thanks for your feedback. Keep up the good work on the videos 🤙

[@TheXaelem]

They have iy in Baja, Mexico for one, just call it something else. Cush cush or something lkke that I don't recall. Have it in South Africa aswell. Call it icing sugar or something here but I just call it bulldust like you okes in Oz.

[@mongreldogproductions]

It’s horrible stuff no matter what they call it. Thanks for watching.

[@timdudeney5072]

Dakar usually refer to it as Fesh Fesh They all dread it, and they are arguably some of the beat riders on the planet.

[@kiwizz2177]

At last , was waiting for it. Thanks man ;-))

[@reksubbn3961]

Can you see the bulldust before you ride into it?

[@mongreldogproductions]

Usually not. Sometimes, rarely, it may be a different lighter colour then the surroundings but it is hard to pick. Most times you only know your in it, when your in it.

[@reksubbn3961]

@@mongreldogproductions do you always crash if you don't see it? One day dust, the next mud! You put a bit of work into this one. You are a man of steel!

[@mongreldogproductions]

@@reksubbn3961 I’ve ridden thru the stuff at speed before....about 25 metres worth. I survived it by quick reaction. Stand up, lean back and constant Throttle.. But, I must emphasise, I don’t think I was in control. I was just a passenger and I was just hoping for a good outcome. The dangers is what’s under the surface. Rocks, bumps and other stuff which can catch you off guard. It’s nasty stuff!

[@justusgronts3882]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍/10

[@alanwalker359]

BMW - Bob Marley & the whalers... Ride on brov...

[@demzunoplayer]

Punctures are overrated?

[@mongreldogproductions]

Punctures are part and parcel of covering huge distance across this wide brown land. To be honest, when I think of how many Adventure km I’ve done, I’ve been pretty fortunate over the years. Thanks for watching.

[@demzunoplayer]

@@mongreldogproductions Watching the Pilbarra Meander. Terrific.

[@zarb88]

There appears to be a bit more white in the beard this year? I wonder how that happens.

[@mongreldogproductions]

Hahahaha...that's the reflection off the salt lake (i think). Thanks for bringing that up! Hope you like the vid.

[@richardweston4493]

A bit more salt in the pepper, we all get there and one day we officially become wizards 🧙🏼‍♂️😂

[@peteypops]

That’s appalling tyre wear…is that really acceptable, even considering the amount of dirt roads you ride?

[@mongreldogproductions]

Big block knobby Rear tyres dont last long on these big adventure bikes...something to do with the soft compound to give you a bit of grip even on unsealed roads. Most riders expect 5000-8000 km out of a rear. There are other 50/50 tyres on the market that will give you better mileage but there is always a trade off, a compromise. No one tyre will do it all. Thanks for watching.

[@little75Fox]

I noticed your cup in the fire, you're not an ex digger by chance?

[@mongreldogproductions]

Only 20 year career soldier. 1975 to 95. You can take the bloke outta the Army but you can’t take the Army outta the bloke. Hope you like the vid. Thanks for watching.

[@little75Fox]

@@mongreldogproductions well done that man! Love it 3RAR PD