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This channel is dedicated to lightweight adventure motorcycle touring
Adventure touring: Why you should camp
I'm off for a few days of wild camping and adventure riding with some friends.
For me, camping is a big part of what puts the 'adventure' in adventure riding.
If you have never camped before or tried it and not enjoyed it, in this video I will try to convince you to give it a go.
For me, camping is a big part of what puts the 'adventure' in adventure riding.
If you have never camped before or tried it and not enjoyed it, in this video I will try to convince you to give it a go.
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Camera and Audio Setup for Adventure Riding Videos - KISS
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Many people have asked me what camera and microphone setup I use to record my adventure riding videos. So this is a short explanation of my setup. My rule is to keep it very simple. That way it is quick and easy to use so you capture the footage. It is no use having fancy equipment that takes too long to set up. You'll miss the photo opportunity. The camera mounting clip I use is a Dango Design...
TET Sweden: costs, navigation, accommodation, kit list
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I've received hundreds of questions about the logistics of my trip on the Swedish TET this summer, so I made this video to answer those questions and to help you if you are planning a similar trip. This is quite a long video, so I have indexed it: 0:00 Introduction 1:38 Route planning, gpx files and daily mileage 6:50 Navigation devices and maps used. 8:50 Choice of bikes and bike setup 11:26 K...
Lightweight Motorcycle camping: what kit to take?
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We set off for 2 weeks of wild camping on the Sweden TET (Trans Euro Trail). What kit did we find useful? What did we not use? What did we wish we had taken? You can download a FREE copy of our kitlist from my BuyMeACoffee site. There is no obligation to buy me a coffee, but I'd be delighted if you did.
Best 50:50 tyres for smaller bikes: honest user review
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What are the best 50:50 trail tyres for smaller, lightweight trail bikes? We tries various different tyres on our TET Sweden trip and this is what we thought.
TET Sweden (Part 3)
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Four friends from Northumbria in the UK set off to ride the TET (Trans Euro Trail) through Sweden. We planned to complete the trip on small trail bikes, rather than bigger adventure bikes. And we planned to wild camp, using either our tents or the many shelters available throughout Sweden. This is the third and final part of the story of our adventure.
TET Sweden (Part 2)
มุมมอง 10Kปีที่แล้ว
Four friends from Northumbria in the UK set off to ride the TET (Trans Euro Trail) through Sweden. We planned to complete the trip on small trail bikes, rather than bigger adventure bikes. And we planned to wild camp, using either our tents or the many shelters available throughout Sweden. This is the second part of the story of our adventure.
TET Sweden (Part 1)
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Four friends from Northumbria in the UK set off to ride the TET (Trans Euro Trail) through Sweden. We planned to complete the trip on small trail bikes, rather than bigger adventure bikes. And we planned to wild camp, using either our tents or the many shelters available throughout Sweden. This is the first part of the story of our adventure.
Is the KTM EXC and good as a long distance ADV bike?
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I've been trail riding on my KTM EXC450 for 7 years now. I get many comments that it is not a suitable bike for long distance adventure touring because it is unreliable and high maintenance. Yet here I am, enjoying the trails and wild camping.
3 days wild camping
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A long weekend wild camping on our bikes to test our luggage and camping gear before our big TET trip in a few week's time.
Wheel setup for long-distance TET trip
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In this video I am refurbishing my KTM wheels ready for my long distance trip on the Scandinavian TET. I fit new wheel bearings and dust seals, fit new brake disks, fit a new rear sprocket, fit new tyres and balance the wheels.
Best Lightweight Adventure Bike Setup
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What is the best lightweight adventure riding setup? Ask the people who actually do it, rather than those trying to sell you gear. They will tell you what does and does not work. At a recent adventure camping weekend with friends I interviewed some of them about their choice of bike, accessories and luggage for long distance lightweight adventure riding.
Lightweight Adventure bikes - what size is best?
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Lightweight Adventure bikes - what size is best?
Trial Riding in Northumberland: The Sea to Sky Run
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Trial Riding in Northumberland: The Sea to Sky Run
Riders on the Storm: Riding through Storm Malik
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Riders on the Storm: Riding through Storm Malik
Trail Riding in Wales: The Radnor Revival Week
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Trail Riding in Wales: The Radnor Revival Week
over the years Ive had a 520 exc, a 450 exc, a 300 xcw (still have for single track) and now a 500 excf and all bikes have been reliable. KTM really knows how to build a great performing bike with top components. I agree, the main reason a KTM, or any bike really is reliable, is to stay on top of maintenance. Great video, thanks!
Simon, that looked like a whole lot of fun! I’m really glad I discovered this dirt bike channel of yours…it’s the original spirit of adventure riding just like we did in the ‘70s on way less capable bikes like my DT250 and my mate, Michael’s Elsinore 250 and camping wild! Cheers mate. Take care and ride safe👏🏍️💪👍🇿🇦
You must have the price of the Øresund bridge wrong. It is 260 danish kroner, which is about 29 GBP
Price is from my receipt
That Rabaconda machine is a revelation! It makes changing a tyre in your garage a doddle…I want one! Great video Simon 💪🏍️🇿🇦🍺😎
Hi Simon, I’ve just discovered this channel…secretive bugger aren’t you? 😂 What I love about this channel is guys my age, on dirt bikes re-enjoying their youth! Brilliant 💪🏍️🍺🇿🇦
Hi Richard. You've caught me! 😁
Excellent and very informative video, thanks a lot!🤩
A tip for if your starter goes out: Put another bike back tire to back tire with yours, put them on the center stand if you have one. Otherwise use a stump, log, rock or even your helmet to elevate the rear tire. Start the functioning bike and put in gear and give some revs to get about 10-20 kph (10 mph ish). Hold the clutch on your bike and put in 1st or 2nd gear and dump the clutch. Voilà, your bike is now started with minimal effort ☺
Stay away from these two they come with a lot of baggage😁
I’m shocked you can get camp gear on it !! I ride a 701 when I need take my camp gear. I’m curious about your baggage set up. (oh changing the oil… I quite like doing it! It’s a joy !) … I agree with your comments.
i’ve ridden them on heaps of tours … Portugal and Morocco. Over the last years. I agree with you. They are very reliable, easy to ride. Your comments are spot on.
I am a firm believer of al the things you just mentioned! I love adv wild camping. It's the best!
I like camping. But the older you get the greater the need for immediate toilet access. Nobody talks about it.
You need a "Night Bottle"
😂😂 take along a small garden trowel, but dig the hole early! 🙈😂👍🇿🇦
The biggest advantage for me when I camp is that I dont have to plan where to stop. If I find a good place I just put up my tent.
Experienced camper here. I sleep much better when I'm out moto camping in the woods with my air mattress and sleeping bag (and fresh scandinavian air) than being at home.
Good stuff!
Am i an official badass if I do this on a scooter? 😎
Hell yeh!
@@offthetarmac4884 I'll do a little test and run a stretch of the TET that is near me, a full day trip :)
I bought my KTM 450 in 2005 it as needed very little mechanical work and it is still going strong it still wheel stands in every gear no problem, I've adjust the valves twice, in 2021 I had the head rebuilt other than regular service I have no problem but like all machines some of them are just lemons does not matter what they are if you get a good one don't worry about criticism, because every bike every machine has its problems.
Great way to end this series. btw next time you make a breakdown of the trip/stuff, show a picture of the worn tires ;-) ( gives ppl a lot better idea of how much lilltel it was) did any of you guys put olie ob drive chain after the trip ?? :)
Now that what i call offroad trip ❤ Butt best part was the teamplay. Can´t buy that for money.!!
This is gold! I love my Aprilia Tuareg 660 but the more I ride off-road the more I want the smallest and lightest bike possible. Although my road and race bikes are all KTM I’ve shied away from KTM off-road due to the fact that many of their engines seem far too twitchy for low speed maneuverability. Th 450 may be an ideal choice that I’m going to look into. How do you feel about the 350 EXC?
I've not ridden the 350, but a friend has one and he does very well on it.
Ooh submarine - well killed in time though! Nicely saved.
Well at least you didn't drown it like my friend did last year. We saw his Husqvarna disappear under the waves... 😅😂
Don't want to be rude but it is you, Peter, Brian and a guy named Sh*t load?
Iv450 rsf motor 2005 been rebuilt a couple of times obviously still goes extremely hard but still an interesting video ,but you should have done your plug they are a real pain in the backside a stupid as the air filter great video man enjoyed watching cheers always like to see new things👍🇦🇺🦘
Old husqvarna at its best ... omfg ... btw old ktm´s are the same lol
great thanks :)
The 450 motor is a Husky motor and the starter should have been available from a husky dealer in Sweden.
Its a BMW motor
@@offthetarmac4884 they are all derived from Rptax engine. Which is now owned KTM
Thanks for an entertaining and well narrated TET story. I'll be doing the same route this summer. Now I'm properly inspired!
Thanks ! Very interesting. Struggling with my setup at the moment (wind noise), I can't wait for the video on Songs from the saddle. Have a nice 2024 season.
The much longer video looking at all my camera and audio gear will be on my Songs From The Saddle channel on Saturday 4th May
Thx for Camp spots… gr8 video…
Hello there, i really liked the video! This summer i'm going to Sweden too, what app did yoy guys use to find these shelters?
Sorry, I can't remember the name of the app. It was my friend Shiplo who had it on his phone and used it, so I never actually used it.
Shelter Map
Off-road I’m not too sure about this they don’t look like they’re knobby enough to handle off-road
What a fantastc honest TET video review in 3 parts - normally I quickly get tired of endless driving on trails in these kinds of videos but you had a great mix. Very impressive that the group could stick together with all of Brian's problems on his CCM - hats off to the man - I had given up. I wish you all the best of luck for the next TET trip - looking forward to the next video series
SWE TET is on my list... :)
15 a day on fuel is great for an enjoyable day,great break down. Thanks for taking the time to do it.
Great video, I'm a swede from Sunne in Värmland so you passed not far from home. I always use my Klim Badland jacket, great ventilation but not when hot (above 30° celcius). I have a cotton t-shirt underneath and spray water on it so it get really wet. With all ventilation open this cools you. I have to wet it about once an hour. This works very well for me.
Are these little refuge huts all along the sweedish tet? Really enjoyable video dude..
Not specifically on the TET, but many very near it. See me followup video in which I discuss how we found them.
Great trip! How many miles between oil change on your KTMs? I know my 450sxf and 525sx is 5 hours between changes. But that is of course racing motocross. Cheers / Ola - Sweden
KTM advised oil changes are for racing. When just trail riding like this I push it out to 30 or even 45 hours. No issues.
Loved the films on this mate, great trip by the looks of it, thanks for sharing 👍
Really great series. Great country so Im sure it was great adventure for You guys. Best for You all. I invite You to ride Polish TET. Let me know and I can help. Greetings from Poland. VOY.
Wonderful series!
Bryan (Brian) should smoke less and invest that money into a proper bike. ;)
I'll tell him! 😁
You have no horn on your bike? 2nd time you try to shout...
Have you ever heard the horn on a KTM? No? That's why I shouted.
@@offthetarmac4884 I though all road legal vehicles needed a horn?
Yes I have a horn.
Swede here, very nice little series. So utterly british too. Great fun.
What was the exact fault that caused Brian’s issues?? I’ve also got a gp450 so am quite interested to know.
It's a long story - too long to explain here. I may make another video with Brian to let him explain.
no possible.... old moto for tet??? crazy
You ride what you got. Some of the commentors on these videos do not seem to realise that many riders are on a very tight budget.
yes sorry.@@offthetarmac4884
Hallo Friends, i am from Berlin/Germany. Your Video is soo cool ... there are lots of problems, but you 4 guys stay so cool!!! I wish you all the best for next kilometers 👍👍👍👍
great video series guys! how long did it take you in all? what ferries did you get? I am cooking up a wee plan to do the Swedish TET this. any info is always insightfull. Cheers.
Hi Josh. See my video discussing the logistics of the trip. I think I cover all these questions there.
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Very interesting video. I bought a 901 Expedition in October 23 and now I’m looking for tips to plan my first motorcycle journey to Scandinavia. I’ve found quite a lot in your video. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!