TET Estonia too Hard for Me and my Tenere 700?

Well at least finally something else then gravel roads

[@alexlototzky8909]

I was on that muddy trail on my africa twin about 4 weeks before you. I ended up dumping my bike into one of those huge puddles (they are big enough to get their own names!) and hydrolocked my bike A local was very kind to me. Helped my remove my bike and fix. He also put me up for a night. So fantastic. It was fun to watch your video, did much of the same tracks, but I did not film any of it. (I did a 31 day trip Germany, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany. 8250km. Basically all of September)

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Thanks four comment. Would have been a lot of fun playing there together. Sometimes it's the shitty situation that brings you in the good one. Good to hear that the bike is at least okay!! I take it more slowly with the kilometres!

[@jameshind6644]

The T700 has a fuel cut off so when you drop it when the engine is running it won’t start. Try turning the ignition off/on 3 times to prime the fuel pump. The bike should start 1st time.

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Thanks for letting me know! I found this out recently because someone else told me this as well! Worth a lot comments like this! Thanks

[@jasonlawrence7283]

When you're in the sand you need to keep a constant throttle, squeeze the bike with your legs a tad, push your weight back, and don't death grip the bars. The bike will make its own path👍 Sand seems tricky, but in reality its not

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Thanks! I will try to do this next time more!

[@larryvanputten4048]

Nice theory when you have enough skills and experience... Everybody tells you this. You need at least a good daycourse to make this story your own. And then; learn, learn, learn...

[@SergeyPRKL]

@@larryvanputten4048 Yeah, nobody told me this, i just learned it with my Africa Twin :D And i noticed higher speed makes it easier.

[@gryphongryph]

Don’t think I would have fun in those big puddles, I admire your confidence and not least having the mindset to record everything, 💪🏼

[@seekadv8066]

Loving the journey so far mate. Good to see you keen to check out new trails even after a rough previous day in the mud. Cheers for the vid 🤙

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Thanks for you comment! That's so nice to hear!

[@LazyJack2003]

Respect, Tobias, that you did not despair. Or perhaps you did and we didn’t see it .. I will be exploring Estonia this August and will take your video as a warning. I think my old body would not want to handle the TET any more, at least not when it is still that wet!

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Thanks for your comment! That's cool!! Just don't take any big risks. I think I have been lucky too sometimes. Enjoyyy!!!

[@karinweickel657]

What the….? This is an incredible video. You are a great rider, brave and entertaining. But for what I admire you the most is your courage to film during all these difficult challenges. This must have taken so much additional energy. Amazing 🤩 love it !

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Thanks Karin. You made me very happy with your comment!! It does yes. It's not your natural instinct to start filming while something stressful is happening. But at the end is definitely worth it. It's nice if people know how much work it takes to shoot and edit, because it does take a lot of energy. Thanks for your comment!!

[@boatman888]

Some road conditions are best avoided by me. Incredible courage.

[@AlejandroWolff-cy3dx]

At minute zero point five, when you greet the people who passed by your side, I subscribed to your channel, fantastic !!!! greetings from Argentina

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Thanks! Fun fact.. one of them was from Argentina!

[@heuve077]

Great video showing your struggle in the mud and beautifull filming of the forrest routes on TET . Nice to see a dutch plate on the bike. Keep on filming, i am a harley rider but planning of buying a T 7 and also do this kind of riding…. Following you from Houten, Utrecht👊🏾👍🏼😎

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Thanks for your comment! Glad to hear!! Ooh man, riding offroad is a whole new chapter of riding motorcycles and so much fun. Especially if you have been riding on asphalt a lot!

[@rajagopal380]

Very nice video, got lot of memories Back what we did in India, still learning how to ride on trails, Love to see more of your videos

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Thanks! Bringing back good memories is always nice!

[@TonySMotorcyclePassion]

Keep them coming Tobius . Loving your trip

[@thebettlesemporium]

The enjoyment from long hard days on a bike, often comes in the recollection! Subbed.

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

So true! Awesome! Thanks for that!

[@starlordstarlordman8489]

Great video I just came across the channel. I was impressed how well you did in the puddles (small lakes).

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Thanks! Good to hear! Maybe I was just lucky, who knows. It's depending on what's laying on the bottom. Trees, stones, etc. Too bad you can't see them..

[@ThePlatonius]

I live in Estonia and I have ridden the TET out of Tallinn a few times, very interesting to see from others perspective and yes, the start you showed confused me too the first time I rode it :)

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Cool to hear. To bad it rained a lot. Made it of course a lot harder! Especially if you drove before almost only gravel on the TETs haha

[@JDSFLA]

I am astounded that you were able to get a Tenere 700 through that waterlogged road. That would have been a challenge for a pure dirt bike. Good luck on your travels.

[@mototrips1454]

Amazing buddy very cool vid and very inspiring im very inexperience rider but what you do is my goal..... keep up great content buddy

[@olid9018]

Riding these Trails on the Scorpion Rally STR Tires is just nuts! I would fear getting stuck in every puddle as I have been stuck before in mud with those sorts of 80/20 tires.

[@NafthaliHananja]

Aaahhh love it man!!! Je offroad skills zijn epic en je edit en film skills worden elke video beter 🔥

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Thanks Naf! Goed om te horen!

[@Valterpenato]

congratulations on your trip.Very nice video.Thank you

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Thanks for your comment! Glad to hear!

[@larryvanputten4048]

Very well made video! You are very open and honest to show that TET-riding off summerseason is not only beautiful and romantic but very tough and hard work! You started with a heavy bike, limited skills and limited tires. You chose to go alone and learn in daily practice, that's very tricky sometimes but on the other hand very courageous. You will learn fast definitely. I admire your positive mood!!

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Thanks! I am learning a long the way!! Love the practical approach 😜 More my kind of style and I am enjoying it a lot! Few more months and we have a Pol Tarres..

[@larryvanputten4048]

@@TobiasvanderZwan Ooops, Pol Tarres is still a long way to go, but wish you all the luck and the pleasure!

[@chris53small]

well done lad loved your journey so i thought i will subscribe and see some more 👍

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

That's really appreciated! Thanks!!

[@SamiNami]

Hey man, cool videos. I subscribed. I am doing something similar myself, but I have to work during the week and only switch places during the weekends. On my way down to Cyprus. Anyways thx for the videos.

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Thanks! Great to hear when someone is enjoying the content and is taking the time to let you know this! Good luck with your trip !

[@somestuffithoughtyoumightl6985]

Nice camera work and great editing 👍🏼 Looks like fun!

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Thanks for letting me know. Good to hear! It's a lotttt of fun!

[@kristjanpiirsalu6594]

When you come back here, try South-East Estonian TET. Thats my favourite. Nice video!

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

I will definitely try it! Maybe in a dryer period haha. Thanks!

[@motoalpy9101]

Wow c'est juste magnifique, BRAVO !!!

[@Speelbird]

Nice Video Mate :) But I am getting Neckpain while seeing you looking down each Time to check the GPS, what about some proper Solution behind your Windscreen?

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Haha, that's not good. If I see a good solution I will definitely consider it!

[@insenersurf]

Amazing cinematography and comments👌 You was on enduro track in the beginning😂

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Haha that explains a lot!! Thanks!!

[@madmatz2112]

Haha welcome Estonia:) Thumbs up for the video!!!

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Thanks!

[@BlAdYAdv]

Nice video :) The main problem you have with the laggage, or rather its quantity. Rest is fine :P

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Thanks!! Yes true, totally agree. I might have to send some stuff home which I didn't used yet.

[@motorbikingaustria2439]

... oh, man! ... this is hardest mud and dirt biking ... wet and cold ... too much for me! ;-) ... RESPECT! SALUT!

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Thanks! Glad you understand!

[@reiniervastenhoud5213]

This is so cool!

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Thanks!!

[@alo-martinmathiesen4798]

Hei glad you liked our biker pub :)

[@Porsche996driver]

Yikes that’s some tough going!

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Yes it was! Glad I made it!

[@romanlaidinen1668]

What navigation app did you use?

[@jcn711]

Thanks for this great video. Hats off for you rescuing your bike from the mud. Impressive riding offroad skills. I was a bit disappointed that you did not go swimming in the sea. And where is the video from your kitesurfing. Really, really enjoyed this video. How did you navigate on the TET? Take care. Have a safe ride.

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Thanks Julian Nice to hear! Haha it was already cold enough in a wetsuit. The reason why I am not filming in wet conditions that much is because I switched the lenses on my GoPro a lot, so I am afraid that they are not waterproof anymore. I already had some water problems with my GoPro.. I am using gpx viewer pro. Very basic. There are probably way better apps for this. Thanks for you comment again!

[@jcn711]

@@TobiasvanderZwan good to know with the navigation, as I have no idea how to navigate on the TET up to know and I want to right a part of the TET next year. Safe ride.

[@lindemanslaurens8048]

Leuk! Zijn je banden wel geschikt hiervoor? Ik heb het gevoel dat deze wat agressiever mogen… Ook erg zwaar geladen 🤓

[@mariusgorea4780]

I really enjoyed watching the video. Congrats! PS:Would you please tell me the model of the helmet that you used in this trip? How do you find it?

[@hmadvmoto821]

Arai XD4

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Thanks! Yes, the Arai Tour X4 diamond White. Great helmet! They are really comfy! Liked them more then my previous Shoei! Also depending on the shape of you head of course. It's a good helmet on a lot of aspects; noise, quality and comfort. The cap can be annoying when it's windy on the highway but it looks cool 😂

[@JorenDekker]

lekkere video! Wat een baas ben je ook om gewoon in je eentje de TET te pakken.

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Thanks!! Slim misschien niet altijd, maar ik leer een hoop op deze manier!

[@JorenDekker]

@@TobiasvanderZwan Je hebt sowieso vette verhalen op feestjes en partijtjes 😛

[@west_adv]

great vid. Congrats! I'd suggest knobbies next time ;-)

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Thanks! Yes I am definitely gonna change tires soon. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@alrightdave6135]

Good trip. How are the kriega bags on the rear?

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

They are realllyyy great. I am not sponsored or anything, but didn't had any problem with them! Felt many times. And even when they were in the water, the inside stayed dry!

[@denisionov]

Nice! Don't be upset! =) Remember -- you are having fun =)

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Thanks! No I was not upset, just a little bit tired and afraid I was not getting away from there.

[@autoltu1113]

From the video it seems it would help if you packed less on the rear of the seat, or at least move the bag all the way backwards - you'd have some space to move backwards for the sandy sections

[@everythingtenere]

Very nice 😬 Next time some better tired and you be better off 😬. Doing that rout next year

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Yes I am already looking forward to it! Well you're probably gonna have an amazing time!

[@glennmcguire5571]

Attitude is everything. Great job. What tires are you running?

[@noostNL]

Looks like stock tires

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Yes stock ones!

[@luisv259]

Very cool! Are you on stock tires?

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Yes I still am. But I am gonna change that soon. I knew it already but the comments about changing them were a good reminder 🙂

[@ronanrogers4127]

Good effort. A bit too much gear on the bike in my view…I’d definitely not strap bags up front on the engine crash bars if you intend to go off-road, Teneres are too heavy to start off with.

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Thanks! Yes it totally agree! The bags in the front are not that heavy, but every kg count. I should considering sending some stuff home! But yesss, then you need it haha

[@Gwiedert]

Tijd voor een paar fatsoenlijke banden, met de STR's kom je flink tekort. Als je valt, even de killswitch aan en uit zetten, dan start hij zonder problemen.

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Bedankt voor de tips! Ben zeker voor nieuwe banden aan het kijken. De vraag is even wanneer deze er onder komen. Mogelijk dat ik over de normale weg naar Slowakije ga.

[@iSim0641]

You are doing this on stock tires? You are a brave man. Scorption rally str are horrible in mud

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Yes they are! It was too tempting..now they are changed!

[@rideoregonfirst]

I hate that feeling of being half way there through the nasty puddles on a big bike. It's too nasty and you're too tired to wanna keep going, but it's way too nasty to turn back. You just gotta be a tough Adventurer and make it through. But you still feel the triumph now, right?

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Ooh man.. I still feel great about this day!! So glad you understand that it's not always possible to have a smile on your face the whole time during trips like this. Especially when things are getting nasty!

[@ballaservices9275]

I really don't get why people would do this for fun - it just seems seems such hard work! I've done quite a few dirt roads around my country (Australia), but they were actually roads, not muddy tracks, and they'd never be my first choice. I'll always choose A roads first and some B roads if they're necessary to get to a good lookout or scenic view. You can enjoy a ride without having to push your bike out of lakes of mud!!! Ah well, each to their own.

[@corecass]

your telling me you went there. darn i am jalouse now. btw im going away from the pireli scorpion str. thy are awesome on roads, dry or wet. but wet sand is there downfall.

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Haha me too! Spoiler-alert... I changed them!!

[@corecass]

@@TobiasvanderZwan Bridgestone 41 adventure cross ? if so.. same. [was planning to go to Scandinavia as well this year but. so ill go next. juli augustus !

[@himydad1499]

Mud = Sheisse. That's for sure. Sometimes I think that those TET-routes are made buy guys on mountainbikes. Some pieces are just not doable with a 200kg motorcycle. Even with Nobbies. But hey, you managed so 👍

[@jespersaron]

This particular piece is perfectly doable on a 200kg motorcycle, in fact, we Tallinn locals usually pass through parts of it to get warmed up before riding away to explore unknown paths and places :) I personally prefer to keep left or right of the larger puddles though, because riding in water is always a lottery. 4x4 guys who are somewhat more restricted in their lane choices tend to dig the holes deeper and then they use logs to lift themselves up from there, etc.

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Yes the mud is so slippery. But the heavy luggage and the tires are probably the main reasons why it was not working so well. Thanks for you comment!

[@ranelsarapuu7500]

Mud comes with heavy rain. I have done a lot of Estonia bike with old Suzuki GSXF. If it is dryer season, Estonian TET is quite simple.

[@jacekpsi2]

You have all equipment for kitesurfing on the bike??

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Little late, but no haha. Rented

[@siebevanveen548]

Setje banden help enorm. Zou je de mitas e07 aanraden 👍

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Bedankt voor de tip! Ga het zeker in overweging nemen!

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

Why didn’t you go around a lot of the wash outs instead of riding through them ?

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Good question! I was expecting more questions about this but you are the first one. Most of the times it was so soggy that it would have been even harder!

[@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449]

@@TobiasvanderZwan makes sense 👍

[@dmumladze]

This is why you don't choose 50/50 tires. I'm not saying this guys has them, but what if it's wet most of the trip?

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

So you mean wet roads or wet trails? It's always compromising because I like both parts.

[@larryvanputten4048]

How come you named yourself 'squeaking boots'? Do you have Givi Adventure 2's? ;-)

[@larryvanputten4048]

Oh, I see, these are Alpinestars Tech 7's, squeaking as well!

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Yesss! A lot haha

[@Ellakk666]

U know youre having a Great adventure when u as a grown man is about to start crying 🙂 Nice video!

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Thanks 👍

[@iSlanderEST]

TET Estonia is considered one of the hardest :P

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

That's wat I experienced yes haha

[@alexlototzky8909]

Is not really. The first part of this vid is a service road for a gas pipeline. It has been chewed up by 4x4 drivers. Its just a straight trail for about 5km. Otherwise Estonia TET is quite doable on a large adventure bike, with some skills of course

[@wolfdohm5070]

11:50 - would have loved to see the ladies face 👍👍👍

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Haha totally understand. Didn't felt like putting a GoPro in here face haha

[@wolfdohm5070]

@@TobiasvanderZwan 😂😂😂

[@oosteveo315]

Lower tire pressure to 20lbs in sand - then back to 35 for street

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

True, but I am changing environment everyday a lot of times so it's always a little compromising I guess..

[@ralfabel8657]

Hard work! Mit besserem Reifen und etwas weniger Gepäck hättest du mehr Spaß 😀

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Yes that's for sure! Well the tires are gonna be changed soon!

[@thaynamite]

Bike is top , trail is top, tires are total bs for that terrain ..

[@redbear1935]

You where really trying hard to get eaten by wolf's:))

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Uhmmm wolf's..?!

[@heldemel2035]

you crazy person! That was not a trail it was a lake!

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Yes that's what I found out 😌

[@jwruskus5900]

Dat zijn ook geen tet bandjes zeker niet in het hele vroege voorjaar

[@SmokinZen]

Way to hang in there

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

That's fore sure!

[@tadasj.1152]

Next time take even moor crap with you. Don’t be silly. With this extra weight even Experian’s riders will struggle.

[@vilayatali8890]

My 125 can do that is already done it

[@czerogr]

You shouldnot take a bath, dirt make us stronger and we dont feel cold with the dirt, dirt is our power!

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Haha really wondering how you smell like now..

[@peterwhalley6491]

I dont know what you were thinking, but any off roader knows not to attempt the TET on a large capacity road bike. A CRF 250 is hard enough on sand. I have over 30 years of experience and I have bought a Beta 300 to make life easier as I am now getting on a bit. Dont delieve the adverts, the people riding the bikes are experts with talent way above Mr or Madam average.

[@pimsiebers7333]

Seems to me he has some good memories out of the trip regardless. Sure it’s probably easier on a lighter bike but he’s a grown man, I bet he can make these kind of decisions for himself 😉

[@peterwhalley6491]

@@pimsiebers7333 Have you done any off road work yourself. I used to race off road Enduro's and even now when I watch extreem enduro's I have to turn them off as I remember the pain and frustration of struggling off road. If you like that go with it, but physical damage to yourself and your bike is inevitable, so hope your employers are flexible and your pockets are deep.

[@pimsiebers7333]

@@peterwhalley6491 Nice that you have a lot of experience but he’s not racing and if he encounters something too difficult he turns around and finds another route as can be seen in the videos sometimes. He’s on route to explore and enjoy himself which to me are different motives than the motives for racing. Honestly not trying to offend you but if you can’t watch extreme enduros because of all the pain and frustration it makes you go through then maybe you should have stopped racing a bit earlier. In any case I hope Tobias stays safe and keeps enjoying himself. And yes I understand that a 250cc bike for this route makes a world of difference. It would however also make a world of difference for other aspects of his trip including highway stretches and maintenance.

[@peterlosangelos4108]

Trail ipv trial

[@TobiasvanderZwan]

Thanks!! Changed in the next video's!

[@oosteveo315]

wrong tires