OMG, this is my cousin Bahaa Sleem. I was very surprised to see him on your thumbnail ❤❤❤❤❤ Pleased to meet you, Itchy Boots. My name is Rayan Sleem ❤❤❤ I'am extremely happy to see one of my cousins helping you out ❤❤❤ We would love to see you in Lebanon sometime 🇱🇧 😀 All the best and further success to you Itchy Boots 👍
I am glad this is NOT a typical day in the life of Itchy Boots! Very glad you found a simple solution to the problem. The mechanic is a hero! Also, the crowded streets were crazy! So much traffic and people! Ride safe Noraly!
its so funny how she is always swarmed by at least 10 guys the moment she stands still somewhere for 3 seconds. everyone being nice and trying to help so far though.
Cheers to you both and your community eh! Interesting to see Lebanese folks across the planet, my Congolese friends say that your community is huge near Kinshasa too, you folks and Indians!
Nah, as sponsored she will have to talk about the bike on most videos, and only the good aspects about it. Some already asked the same when she was traveling with the Royal Enfield, but this journey is not about bike talks but adventure.
people are good and polite .. it was not them invaded and do whatever happened in history the narratives are wrong.. people tend to be freindly and there is ancient rules for visitiors
I have had many good Lebanese friends over the years and good customers also both Muslim and Maronite Christian and I know enough about "The Lebanon" the correct way of saying it from ancient times because Syrians and Lebanese were once all the same culture and The Lebanon was historically the Lebanon Peninsular of Syria and both were decended from as the Greeks called them Phoenicians properly known as Canaanites and were renowned as great traders and like the Bedoin were always known as gracious and kind hosts. Sad it is that today there are so many misconceptions about the people, So few understand thw hys of History and how it affected the people and the country. So few know that during WW2 so many of Lebanons Cyprus trees were cut down to make railroad sleepers for Russia that it almost destroyed agriculture in Lebanon because of the erosion it caused which greatly impacted on the traditional farming families. Sad indeed they have gotten a bad rap from especially the Europeans who in truth have a lot to answer for and still do to this day for currently in Southern AQfrica corrupt politicians have allowed EU Companies to take control of the water a recource vital for the people that should in any nation never be allowed to be under corporate let alone foreign corporate ownership. I too am a fan of Noraly she is a great human being, I never forget things like when she gives children food she is a wonderful person in all ways and brings us along on wonderful adventures, Western Africa is wonderful and all the people with very very few exceptions are awesome the exceptions as usual seem to be the money changers and scammers on the border crossings, LIve long and prosper Hrazzi peace be upon you and your family
There is only one woman in the entire world that is this cool ...l just can't believe what I'm seeing ..nothing gets to her .She's the most interesting woman I have ever seen in my life
Not quite sure what you mean by that, but Liberia is a lot more easy to travel than most of the places she travelled in Africa. Other than the one route she took to get to Cote D'Ivoire which is the shortest but also the worst during rainy season.
Ah, Noraly! All the trials and tribulations of life on the road in West Africa - the heat, the traffic, language barriers, etc., and you handle this all with such patience and grace. Such rare and admirable qualities to have in such quantities! We can all learn from you in so many ways.
Noraly , when ignition problem many things to check ,sparkplug ,ignition coil ,high tension wire ,side stand relay , ignition switch jam switch , engine kill switch ,CDI voltage regulator bring also spare wiring harness
You’re work ethic is amazing. How you are managing to keep all the films coming with such regularity and with such fabulous content is just incredible. So thank you Noraly for your hard work, positivity and dedication, you are truly very inspirational. Nice work by the mechanic!!
I have been enjoying your channel Noraly. To say that you are an incredible person would be the understatement of the year. Now, that said, Honda should be bending over backwards to help you. You have shown and proven the quality of their product, and you are more of a Honda ambassador than ANY Moto GP rider, Motocross, or any other power sport figure out there. HONDA --- COME to this woman and fix Alaska, or bring her a new bike for nothing and take Alaska home for her. She’s selling bikes for you and providing the best darn advertising that you could possibly get! Take care of her!
I wholeheartedly agree. This adventurous soul has been a better worldwide ad for honda than any ad campaign their suits could come up with. Should be in an absolute rush to help her. Betcha some interesting emails have been sent. But that's corporate for you.
Wow Noraly, you cope incredibly well under stress. So calm, collected, smiling and dancing! Admirable! Glad Alaska is sorted, even if temporarily - thanks to that kind Lebanese gentleman. Safe travels!
@@userAA would be great to know this secret of hers! She's really nailed it in this trying episode - extreme heat, traffic congestion, worries about Alaska's mechanical issues, finding a mechanic, plus Ghanaian visa etc. It's a LOT in a day! 😎
@@donalddodson7365 no doubt that really helps, but in these congested cities, and with Alaska's mechanical issue concerns, not knowing what the problem is, or how to fix it ... she just takes it all in her stride. Incredible! Quite a remarkable lady. 👏🙏
I have watched all of your videos. The one really great skill that you have is maneuvering through bizarre traffic. Of the many riding skills you have mastered, you have had that skill from the very beginning of your videos. WOW!
Once again Noraly is neck deep in a tricky situation and finds some local heroes to help her out. All achieved through positivity, charm, and a cheeky grin.
Not to take anything away from Noraly but life is always a bit easier if you happen to be a gorgeous blond, she's a brave and talented soul nonetheless ❤️
Thanks for showing Monrovia. I lived there from 1970 to 1973 near the presidential palace. Amazing to see how over populated and crowded it is since I was there a lifetime ago. I rode a 1968 Honda CD125 through that city and glad to see the friendliness and kindness of the people are still there. There were a lot of "Bush Mechanics" in my time who relied on a flat blade screwdriver and hammer to remove screws. Really enjoy your channel and adventures. Ride safe and all the best to you.
Being from huge, sparsely populated Canada, that traffic gave me claustrophobia. I had to fast forward to your superhero. What a guy, but nothing compared to you. You open our eyes on a fascinating world as you boldly go where we dare not. Amazing
Your adventures prove that most humans are kind, generous, and caring.. the ability to communicate and be nice and friendly shows the importance of a smile… stay safe and cool.. the fan problem seems to be right on for a fix.. air cooling extremely important…
Hey Noraly -- My partner and I just watched a video of you giving a presentation (in the UK)? Interesting to see your camera tricks! Just wanted to say, there will always be those who doubt, but they are FAR outnumbered by those of us who "get" what you're doing and applaud you for it. Keep it up and keep making choices based on what YOU want and not what you think WE want. Thanks for showing us corners of the world we have never seen, even when they happen to be in our own back yards.
No matter where you have been or wherever you are, your problem solving skills are amazing. Your ability to use logic, reasoning and intuition are on point!
Hello Girl, how are you? I wish you are well. I'm from Brazil, from the State of São Paulo Capital São Paulo, my name is Fernando Moreira, I'm 50 years old. I rode a motorcycle from 1999 until 2001, after an accident, it wasn't serious, despite having an exposed fracture of the little finger on my left hand, it could have been worse, since the accident I never rode a motorcycle again. But these days I watched several videos on your channel and I got excited about riding a motorcycle again and taking trips to get to know my country better, which is huge. You have inspired me to get back on motorcycles. Seeing you crossing several countries and alone inspires me. Forgive the mistakes in English, I don't speak the language very well, I'm using Google translator to write this text.
Safe journey ... your Monrovia experience reminded me of my 3-years living & conducting business in Liberia. Chaotic is accurately descriptive but kindness, generosity & unselfishness is found. Glad you benefitted.
Love your videos.... having a new appreciation for living in a country where traffic is not so chaotic... though admiring Monrovian's ability to navigate and not die in their traffic.
You were wanting more challenges in your travels and I think this fits the bill. I know you had to be experiencing some extreme frustration but you continue to amaze me in how you persevere in all these conditions. And Alaska! She just continues on thru all the heat and traffic. What a bike! I’ve always ridden Honda’s and they never failed me but this reinforces my confidence. You rock Noraly!
I've been waiting so long to see anything in Monrovia. In 1961 my dad was there installing a municipal powerplant generator. Thank you so much for everything you do Noraly.
🤞🤞 Hopefully replacing the sensor will have Alaska purring again. 👍💪 A HUGE shout out 👌👍🙏to the Lebanese Gent who diagnosed the problem. Another Itchy Hero! Loooved the traffic jam Dance! LOL Drive like the locals!! Be Well, Ride Safe, and Happy Trails!!!💖🏍🤠
You have the patience (or editing skills) of a saint. Between the insane traffic and noise and the apparently nonexistent bike shop, most people would have just lost it. It’s a continuing testament to your experience and skills as a traveler that you take everything in stride. I hope your travels take you to a major Honda Motorsports center where poor Alaska can enjoy a few spa days and get a full check-over and refresh.
I went to the huge Overlander expo in Redmond, Oregon on Friday.... you are known by nearly all the vendors and particularly held in high regard by th Honda reps !
I am always amazed how Noraly dodges all the troubles in her path and continues on her crazy journey thru Africa. I wish there were millions more ladies like Noraly around.
Interesting. Did anyone notice the biker with a fitted umbrella riding alongside in the market street, before reaching the Lebanese mechanic? Now he-the mechanic was a true gem. Much blessings to him and his team for helping Noraly.
As someone who has lived in both Liberia and Lebanon this video has a special resonance for me. The first part of the video shows Noraly driving through the market district on Bushrod Island, a journey I made almost daily for seven months including during the monsoon season. The only thing that seems to have changed is the astonishing proliferation of tuk-tuks. There were none when I was there in 2004 and the very few taxis were all much battered Peugeot 504's the youngest of which would have been about 25 years old at the time. It is amazing to see how much more prosperous the country has become and I note that the Liberian's are as cheerful as ever. I lived in Lebanon for over a year and always found the people of that country and especially the Muslims to be kind and courteous almost to a fault to me, who like Noraly, am a Christian European. I, someone who was an almost total stranger to these people, was invited and welcomed to a number of weddings and other major family occasions, such is the magnificent generosity of those wonderful people, so the kindness and generosity of Lebanese mechanic is not a surprise to me. There are a very large number of Lebanese living in Liberia and all of them that I met were hard working and honest people. Thank you Noraly for bringing back some very happy memories for me and thank you also for your most wonderful videos, I have watched every one of them.
What a great episode! Thanks for sharing those experiences. Obviously not every day can be mountain tops with amazing views, or beautiful coastline. You're showing us the true reality of this lifestyle, and that’s what makes this channel so darn cool. Thanks for keeping it real! Ride safe my friend!
Like you, I enjoy seeing the every day life of Noraly! Sometimes, things happen and it’s always amazing to see how she approaches the problem and overcomes it!
Time for a vacation, Noraly! 😂 Those traffic jams were frustrating, even for us armchair travelers. Thank God for that car mechanic who knew what most likely was wrong! Safe travels to your destinations always.
Love your positivity even in adversity and Your optimism in the face of discouragement. You are a wonderful role model Noraly. Loving your travels too.
Greetings from Singapore. I never failed to admire you, dear Noraly. You're my inspiration and star of my life. Continue with your journey. I'm with you forever and ever. Sunny island 🏝️ Jafri Basron
Thank you for your courage, it’s inspiring. I have been following you for years, because this is what I like to do too. I am in the northwest of the United States right now riding my 1989 Honda transalp. Yesterday I broke a clutch cable. I am within 20 miles of Seattle Washington . Cannot find a dealer that stocks clutch cables? So I am trying to fix what I have. I was stuck along the road with no clutch, three people stopped to try to help me. it looked pretty dismal, so I prayed, and within a few seconds, I got the idea that if I had a pair of vise grips, I could clamp them onto the shaft that comes out of the top right side, case, and work the clutch with my right leg instead of the brake pedal. Within 10 minutes of this realization, a man that had stopped earlier named Max came by again in his car and handed me a pair of vise grips, and said I hope this will help. With this new clutch technique, I was able to get to where I am staying, 20 mi. away and work on this clutch cable. Praise God.
Good morning Noraly, a new video full of adventures with you and Alaska, enjoying a coffee, seeing the beauty of Africa is priceless, thanks for these gifts. Take care of yourself
The traffic and the noise. It's quite a bit different from Europe haha. Greetings from the Netherlands and thx Noraly for sharing yet another great experience
God bless. Crazy situation. Silly fan👍 I remember the noise starting a little while back and she was worried it might be after an overheating, that the sound started.
Good news that you could find someone to help with Alaska! Kudos to the shop owner and his team for stepping up and doing the work for no charge!!! I think your fame is sometimes arriving places before you do 😉. I hope that is all it was and there is no permanent damage due to sustained overheating.
Once again Noraly you show your calmness in the face of adversity. These past few episodes have really shown the challenges faced by you when adventure motorcycling in parts of the world with limited resources. Nice to see there are always good people willing to try & help with the little they have. Looking forward to Wednesday & your next post.
You struggled through all difficulties and you didn't give up. Finally you and Alaska got help and the adventure continues. You are a fighter who never give up. 👍
Another amazing video. It's not the beautiful drone shots or amazing off-road scenery. But it shows an amazing woman working through the problems of travel in western Africa. Your frustration level had to be extreme. Yet you finally found someone who knew someone who could help. Isn't that the way life works. Finding someone who knows someone is often the solution to many of life's problems. And we have watched you use your skills with people for 7 years now.
Noraly, If you are not yet aware your motorcycle has an odb2 port for diagnostics. A 15$ elm327 wifi adapter will allow your cellphone to run one of many free apps to display error codes/descriptions, engine stats etc. Very useful if your stranded in the desert and need to hotwire your cooling sensor to keep your fan on :) Also- how to you drive there! lol? :)
The rattle is the timing chain, you can hear it early on in the video. The engine doesn’t have sensors for stuff to check for problems outside fuel injection. It will give basic info on air temp, engine position and rpm but that’s about it.
I never am too concerned when you are alone in the desert or jungle but, going through that traffic had me on the edge of my seat! As always you emerge with a grin and somebody is there to assist. Take care Noraly, happy trails!
I admire how well this woman handles SNAFU(s). Stress never gets the better of her. I'm sure she feels it but she won't let setbacks ruin her joy of the journey.
You know the situation is getting serious when Noraly starts speaking Dutch, “waar dan?” 😬 But everything works out like it always does 😊 your persistence and patience pays off by finding that great mechanic! You can add Baha to the list of hero mechanics that have helped you along the way
Noraly just laughs her problems away but I’m sure at back of her mind she starts to think ahead about the solutions. Terrific attitude she’s got. And like many times before , a good samaritan helped her with the bike problem although the guy wasn’t a bike mechanic himself. Goodness exists and Itchy Boots vlogs can vouch for it. Good luck for the next part of your journey Noraly , i hope and pray that Alaska stays problem free.
I don't think a lot of people realize how much better this story is than if she had found a Honda motorcycle shop, waited to get Alaska worked on, maybe got the problem misdiagnosed since Alaska would have been cold and noise free when they looked at it, gotten the cam chain tensioner replaced since that's the common noisemaker and still had the noise after all of that. When the moral to the story is, people are good, it's always a better story.
מאחלת לך בכל לבי שתמצאי את הפתרון לאלסקה בחוף השנהב ודרכך תיהיה בבטחה ובהנאה מרובה מארצות מדהימות אלו כל מקום היא חוויה בפני עצמה ולך התכונות המובנות המתאימות לעבור מסע מסוג זה אשרייך שזכית דרך צלחה ובטוחה ❤
Wow, Noraly! I started to sweat as well seing you stuck in this crazy traffic, heat and humidity. 😂 But you kept your nerve, stayed friendly and took it step by step. Legend Baha (the mechanic), legend Noraly!
Wow I get the feeling that several generations of a family could well grow old living in the middle of that traffic jam! Quite surreal! As usual your positive mental attitude is a credit to you, and a joy to see. Keep up the great work lady! ✌️
Following this video’s for a while now. How do I find the words to describe my feelings just being part of the adventures of this Dutch very adventurous and brave person. I am dutch myself so that makes me a bit extra interested and sort of proud as well. In all I see I must say your social skills in dealing with everyday confrontations with mostly male poulation and individuals is absolute high quality. However I realize their might be less positive encounters that you don’t show us. Never the less, your adventures and sharing them with the world is a huge contribution to us, in our attempts to make this world a better place. Trying to show my gratitude to you I found this quote, It might fit you 😊: And one day she discovered that she was fierce, and strong, and full of fire and that not even she could hold herself back because her passion burned brighter than her fears. Stay safe and keep posting. A fan 😊
Supporting you with love from Switzerland. It's amazing see you in Africa ❤😍💯 just loooove it and you're still amazing and brave ✔️ you deserve enter the Guiness World Records for more then 1 thing! ABSOLUTELY WOOOOW
Dear Noraly Consider also replacing entire fan, along with sensor They're really made for intermittent work and , considering that you'll have it On for some prolonged time/mileage, better to think in preventive way One of the tricks of old dogs - think of installing manual switch (placed somewhere handy), in parallel to sensor, so you can deliberately turn fan On, whenever you think it is better not to wait pre-set high temperature of sensor itself Maybe, just maybe, there is a possibility of having sensor with lower temperature than standard one; worth checking. Love and clear paths for you ........
I think they placed a switch right now. If the sensor is bridged hard I think the fan will running also if ignition is switched of and will empty the battery. The hint to change the fan is very good, it did a hard job so far under roughly conditions.
Now I know that Monrovia traffic are much trickier to drive than in the remote village she has been. Thanks for the Lebanese guy who help her to fix Alaska. But still, its funny that everyone are having fun with her at the traffic jam. Take care and regards to everybody ..
Because I ride Harleys I recognized that sound. The first sign a v-twin is overheating is a pinging sound. So it's essential to shut it off or run fast to start moving airier the fins. That fan is a life saver for those conditions.
Wow.... Monrovia looks quite chaotic. So glad the bike is still running and hopefully will get you to Côte d'Ivoire. Some of these places you've taken us are just real eye-openers... for many different reasons. Stay safe and looking forward to Sunday's video. :)
It is so cool that you are able to stay cool in this very chaotic, noisy and hot circumstances. A good solution to let the fan running! I am more and more impressed about your survival modes and flexability. Ride safe and enjoy Noraly ;-).
Wow, Noraly, that traffic was crazy! But there you are busting a move to the music.😊 Hoping it's "just" the fab sensor. As always, thanks for taking us on the ride. Stay safe.
Stuck in traffic, on a motorcycle in tropical temperatures. And then the whole village comes to ask questions. I get clautrophobic just looking at it. Brave, and good luck !
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OMG, this is my cousin Bahaa Sleem. I was very surprised to see him on your thumbnail ❤❤❤❤❤ Pleased to meet you, Itchy Boots. My name is Rayan Sleem ❤❤❤ I'am extremely happy to see one of my cousins helping you out ❤❤❤ We would love to see you in Lebanon sometime 🇱🇧 😀
All the best and further success to you Itchy Boots 👍
I salute the Lebanese biker mechanic. You are a good man thank you.
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Car mechanic
@@rawdyrider who can fix motorbikes 🏍
@@rawdyrider said he r0de bike.
I am glad this is NOT a typical day in the life of Itchy Boots! Very glad you found a simple solution to the problem. The mechanic is a hero! Also, the crowded streets were crazy! So much traffic and people! Ride safe Noraly!
its so funny how she is always swarmed by at least 10 guys the moment she stands still somewhere for 3 seconds. everyone being nice and trying to help so far though.
@@nonibbs Happy people ....
Guts . Survive and thrive without a lot of backup. Africa is difficult . You did well.🖖🏻
You are a topper. The resilience you have is just amazing
Insane traffic 😮
Gotta say, my hubby’s a total genius! Thanks for acknowledging his skills Noraly, and safe travels on your next adventure!
Cheers to you both and your community eh! Interesting to see Lebanese folks across the planet, my Congolese friends say that your community is huge near Kinshasa too, you folks and Indians!
You're so beautiful
Maya are you single?
@@youtubeuser206 Man are you brain dead ? Her husband fixed the bike in the video.
@@youtubeuser206you didn’t read her comment?
I can finally relax, knowing our girl is underway again. Big thank you to Mr Lebanon for stepping in and coming up with a solution, even if temporary!
Honda should sponsor you because you are proving what is possible on a honda crf 300 you are a legend ❤❤❤
Absolutely agree!
Yes Honda should sponsor you
Honda should be giving you the bike and handling any parts or repairs needs wherever possible.
Nah, as sponsored she will have to talk about the bike on most videos, and only the good aspects about it. Some already asked the same when she was traveling with the Royal Enfield, but this journey is not about bike talks but adventure.
Agree
Glad to hear Alaska is feeling better,mechanic did a great job diagnosing problem
as a Lebanese and an old time fan of your channel, I am not surprised of a lebanese helping someone, charge free.
She's beautiful and exciting. Who wouldn't.
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people are good and polite .. it was not them invaded and do whatever happened in history
the narratives are wrong.. people tend to be freindly and there is ancient rules for visitiors
I have had many good Lebanese friends over the years and good customers also both Muslim and Maronite Christian and I know enough about "The Lebanon" the correct way of saying it from ancient times because Syrians and Lebanese were once all the same culture and The Lebanon was historically the Lebanon Peninsular of Syria and both were decended from as the Greeks called them Phoenicians properly known as Canaanites and were renowned as great traders and like the Bedoin were always known as gracious and kind hosts.
Sad it is that today there are so many misconceptions about the people, So few understand thw hys of History and how it affected the people and the country.
So few know that during WW2 so many of Lebanons Cyprus trees were cut down to make railroad sleepers for Russia that it almost destroyed agriculture in Lebanon because of the erosion it caused which greatly impacted on the traditional farming families.
Sad indeed they have gotten a bad rap from especially the Europeans who in truth have a lot to answer for and still do to this day for currently in Southern AQfrica corrupt politicians have allowed EU Companies to take control of the water a recource vital for the people that should in any nation never be allowed to be under corporate let alone foreign corporate ownership.
I too am a fan of Noraly she is a great human being, I never forget things like when she gives children food she is a wonderful person in all ways and brings us along on wonderful adventures, Western Africa is wonderful and all the people with very very few exceptions are awesome the exceptions as usual seem to be the money changers and scammers on the border crossings, LIve long and prosper Hrazzi peace be upon you and your family
@@patrickcowan8701 Most of the extra greedy Americans...
It's great and comforting to know that there are people around the world who give assistance without expecting any payments. Kudos to him.
@@johndoe6817 I had an Egyptian mechanic fix some things on my G-Wagon tour back then for free too and i'm not a girl (I'm also egyptian).
I don't know anyone who dared to go to Liberia. Noraly drives through it easily, smiling away all problems with her charm. Great.
She has been trained on Indian roads, she can handle the traffic and chaos 😊
There is only one woman in the entire world that is this cool ...l just can't believe what I'm seeing ..nothing gets to her .She's the most interesting woman I have ever seen in my life
Not quite sure what you mean by that, but Liberia is a lot more easy to travel than most of the places she travelled in Africa. Other than the one route she took to get to Cote D'Ivoire which is the shortest but also the worst during rainy season.
That traffic was unnerving just to watch, totally amazing how patient Noraly is.
Ah, Noraly!
All the trials and tribulations of life on the road in West Africa - the heat, the traffic, language barriers, etc., and you handle this all with such patience and grace.
Such rare and admirable qualities to have in such quantities!
We can all learn from you in so many ways.
Noraly busting out her best traffic Jam dance moves 😂
Noraly , when ignition problem many things to check ,sparkplug ,ignition coil ,high tension wire ,side stand relay , ignition switch jam switch , engine kill switch ,CDI voltage regulator bring also spare wiring harness
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Patient, intelligent, professional, embassador! What more can you say? OK…I guess plenty…but that’s a start.
Through all of that chaos, it’s amazing that you are still able to keep documenting it all, great job, impressive.
You’re work ethic is amazing. How you are managing to keep all the films coming with such regularity and with such fabulous content is just incredible. So thank you Noraly for your hard work, positivity and dedication, you are truly very inspirational. Nice work by the mechanic!!
I have been enjoying your channel Noraly. To say that you are an incredible person would be the understatement of the year. Now, that said, Honda should be bending over backwards to help you. You have shown and proven the quality of their product, and you are more of a Honda ambassador than ANY Moto GP rider, Motocross, or any other power sport figure out there.
HONDA --- COME to this woman and fix Alaska, or bring her a new bike for nothing and take Alaska home for her. She’s selling bikes for you and providing the best darn advertising that you could possibly get! Take care of her!
I wholeheartedly agree. This adventurous soul has been a better worldwide ad for honda than any ad campaign their suits could come up with. Should be in an absolute rush to help her. Betcha some interesting emails have been sent. But that's corporate for you.
Totally aggree. They are riding on your back and should be supporting you all the way. Bastards
True.
I agree. That's why I buy Yamaha. 😆😆😆
so where is there a bathroom ...somebody might have explosive diarhea
Wow Noraly, you cope incredibly well under stress. So calm, collected, smiling and dancing! Admirable! Glad Alaska is sorted, even if temporarily - thanks to that kind Lebanese gentleman. Safe travels!
@@userAALong peace-filled motorcycle rides. ❤
@@donalddodson7365 actually, i think she was just born that way. there's only so much meditation - whether on a bike or a cushion - can do. :-)
Noraly always seems to be stress free in the traffic and overcrowded streets. She takes each problem as a challenge and conquers it admirably!
@@userAA would be great to know this secret of hers! She's really nailed it in this trying episode - extreme heat, traffic congestion, worries about Alaska's mechanical issues, finding a mechanic, plus Ghanaian visa etc. It's a LOT in a day! 😎
@@donalddodson7365 no doubt that really helps, but in these congested cities, and with Alaska's mechanical issue concerns, not knowing what the problem is, or how to fix it ... she just takes it all in her stride. Incredible! Quite a remarkable lady. 👏🙏
This woman is BRAVE! An American woman would be freaking out right now!!!😂
@@Shrimpwinglet it is common with Dutch people if you ever get chance to meet one.
I have watched all of your videos. The one really great skill that you have is maneuvering through bizarre traffic. Of the many riding skills you have mastered, you have had that skill from the very beginning of your videos. WOW!
Once again Noraly is neck deep in a tricky situation and finds some local heroes to help her out. All achieved through positivity, charm, and a cheeky grin.
Not to take anything away from Noraly but life is always a bit easier if you happen to be a gorgeous blond, she's a brave and talented soul nonetheless ❤️
Thanks for showing Monrovia. I lived there from 1970 to 1973 near the presidential palace. Amazing to see how over populated and crowded it is since I was there a lifetime ago. I rode a 1968 Honda CD125 through that city and glad to see the friendliness and kindness of the people are still there. There were a lot of "Bush Mechanics" in my time who relied on a flat blade screwdriver and hammer to remove screws. Really enjoy your channel and adventures. Ride safe and all the best to you.
The chaotic traffic with nobody in any real lane…people everywhere…mind boggling. Her patience & positivity is admirable❤❤
what do you mean chaotic? chaos has an order . it is freedom and it is a state of mind
@@yanniszaxaro For you maybe. Not everyone thinks like you. And that's a great thing too.
yeah, but it seemed it was on edge even for her 🙂
It's like snow or ice .if there is someone in front your screwed.
Being from huge, sparsely populated Canada, that traffic gave me claustrophobia. I had to fast forward to your superhero. What a guy, but nothing compared to you. You open our eyes on a fascinating world as you boldly go where we dare not. Amazing
Your adventures prove that most humans are kind, generous, and caring.. the ability to communicate and be nice and friendly shows the importance of a smile… stay safe and cool.. the fan problem seems to be right on for a fix.. air cooling extremely important…
Most scoundrels are nice 99% of the time too :)
Sometimes you just need to ask for help and heroes emerge. Good on Dr. Lebanon to step in and diagnose the problem.
Hey Noraly -- My partner and I just watched a video of you giving a presentation (in the UK)? Interesting to see your camera tricks! Just wanted to say, there will always be those who doubt, but they are FAR outnumbered by those of us who "get" what you're doing and applaud you for it. Keep it up and keep making choices based on what YOU want and not what you think WE want. Thanks for showing us corners of the world we have never seen, even when they happen to be in our own back yards.
No matter where you have been or wherever you are, your problem solving skills are amazing. Your ability to use logic, reasoning and intuition are on point!
Hello Girl, how are you? I wish you are well.
I'm from Brazil, from the State of São Paulo Capital São Paulo, my name is Fernando Moreira, I'm 50 years old.
I rode a motorcycle from 1999 until 2001, after an accident, it wasn't serious, despite having an exposed fracture of the little finger on my left hand, it could have been worse, since the accident I never rode a motorcycle again.
But these days I watched several videos on your channel and I got excited about riding a motorcycle again and taking trips to get to know my country better, which is huge.
You have inspired me to get back on motorcycles. Seeing you crossing several countries and alone inspires me.
Forgive the mistakes in English, I don't speak the language very well, I'm using Google translator to write this text.
Safe journey ... your Monrovia experience reminded me of my 3-years living & conducting business in Liberia. Chaotic is accurately descriptive but kindness, generosity & unselfishness is found. Glad you benefitted.
Hooray, and what a relief that Alaska is back on the road again! Safe travels Noraly!
I love the fact that Noraly is always so upbeat and can find a silver lining in any situation.
Safe travels. 🌲
is the helmet got air conditioning or cooing fan------- solution --take it off
Love your videos.... having a new appreciation for living in a country where traffic is not so chaotic... though admiring Monrovian's ability to navigate and not die in their traffic.
Ride on my friend! What an amazing adventure! Thanks for sharing with us "Het goede en het slechte"... veilige reizen
You were wanting more challenges in your travels and I think this fits the bill. I know you had to be experiencing some extreme frustration but you continue to amaze me in how you persevere in all these conditions. And Alaska! She just continues on thru all the heat and traffic. What a bike! I’ve always ridden Honda’s and they never failed me but this reinforces my confidence. You rock Noraly!
I've been waiting so long to see anything in Monrovia. In 1961 my dad was there installing a municipal powerplant generator. Thank you so much for everything you do Noraly.
🤞🤞 Hopefully replacing the sensor will have Alaska purring again.
👍💪 A HUGE shout out 👌👍🙏to the Lebanese Gent who diagnosed the problem. Another Itchy Hero!
Loooved the traffic jam Dance! LOL Drive like the locals!!
Be Well, Ride Safe, and Happy Trails!!!💖🏍🤠
Hi Noraly, thank you for this long ride tour of West Africa, I enjoy watching most of your videos
It's those mesmerizing blue eyes and smiles that put everyone at ease.
You have the patience (or editing skills) of a saint. Between the insane traffic and noise and the apparently nonexistent bike shop, most people would have just lost it. It’s a continuing testament to your experience and skills as a traveler that you take everything in stride. I hope your travels take you to a major Honda Motorsports center where poor Alaska can enjoy a few spa days and get a full check-over and refresh.
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I went to the huge Overlander expo in Redmond, Oregon on Friday.... you are known by nearly all the vendors and particularly held in high regard by th Honda reps !
I am always amazed how Noraly dodges all the troubles in her path and continues on her crazy journey thru Africa. I wish there were millions more ladies like Noraly around.
And stay a positive spirit through all things :)
couldn't dodge a dodgy engine rebuild though ;)
@@WiseWik That engine will last for whole this season. Take my word.
@@Clasq_great well it's not doing so well already 😂
The mechanic has just restored humanity,he is one of blessings in your advententure,have a safe journey
Great help from a Lebanese mechanic to solve the problem of Alaska. Really helpful people 👍👍
I walk in the shop "maybe we fit you in next week", Noraly rolls in, 6 mechanics around the bike 😂
Now thats funny, very funny, but reality. 🤣🤣
And it's not even a motorcycle shop
Interesting. Did anyone notice the biker with a fitted umbrella riding alongside in the market street, before reaching the Lebanese mechanic? Now he-the mechanic was a true gem. Much blessings to him and his team for helping Noraly.
Yes, the umbrella was weirdly ingenious like a mad max movie
Those umbrellas come from China and India. Google bike umbrella
As someone who has lived in both Liberia and Lebanon this video has a special resonance for me. The first part of the video shows Noraly driving through the market district on Bushrod Island, a journey I made almost daily for seven months including during the monsoon season. The only thing that seems to have changed is the astonishing proliferation of tuk-tuks. There were none when I was there in 2004 and the very few taxis were all much battered Peugeot 504's the youngest of which would have been about 25 years old at the time. It is amazing to see how much more prosperous the country has become and I note that the Liberian's are as cheerful as ever. I lived in Lebanon for over a year and always found the people of that country and especially the Muslims to be kind and courteous almost to a fault to me, who like Noraly, am a Christian European. I, someone who was an almost total stranger to these people, was invited and welcomed to a number of weddings and other major family occasions, such is the magnificent generosity of those wonderful people, so the kindness and generosity of Lebanese mechanic is not a surprise to me. There are a very large number of Lebanese living in Liberia and all of them that I met were hard working and honest people. Thank you Noraly for bringing back some very happy memories for me and thank you also for your most wonderful videos, I have watched every one of them.
What is the connection between Liberia and Lebanon?
Very interesting video. That mechanic was amazing giving you the best solution in a short time.
Truly amazing country, people...
You do the best under those circumstances ..
Take care..
What a great episode! Thanks for sharing those experiences. Obviously not every day can be mountain tops with amazing views, or beautiful coastline. You're showing us the true reality of this lifestyle, and that’s what makes this channel so darn cool. Thanks for keeping it real!
Ride safe my friend!
Like you, I enjoy seeing the every day life of Noraly! Sometimes, things happen and it’s always amazing to see how she approaches the problem and overcomes it!
Noraly, you epitomize how to "keep calm and carry on"! 💪Happy trails! 😊
Time for a vacation, Noraly! 😂
Those traffic jams were frustrating, even for us armchair travelers.
Thank God for that car mechanic who knew what most likely was wrong!
Safe travels to your destinations always.
This is the first I’ve ever heard Noraly sound slightly discouraged but as usual at the last minute, an angel shows up to help. It amazes me.
It is a wonderful story! Bless the people that choose to make the world a better place.
Love your positivity even in adversity and Your optimism in the face of discouragement. You are a wonderful role model Noraly. Loving your travels too.
Greetings from Singapore.
I never failed to admire you, dear Noraly.
You're my inspiration and star of my life.
Continue with your journey. I'm with you forever and ever.
Sunny island 🏝️
Jafri Basron
Keep on trucking, Mr mechanic. Many thanks for helping our friend,
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Thank you for your courage, it’s inspiring. I have been following you for years, because this is what I like to do too. I am in the northwest of the United States right now riding my 1989 Honda transalp. Yesterday I broke a clutch cable. I am within 20 miles of Seattle Washington . Cannot find a dealer that stocks clutch cables? So I am trying to fix what I have. I was stuck along the road with no clutch, three people stopped to try to help me. it looked pretty dismal, so I prayed, and within a few seconds, I got the idea that if I had a pair of vise grips, I could clamp them onto the shaft that comes out of the top right side, case, and work the clutch with my right leg instead of the brake pedal. Within 10 minutes of this realization, a man that had stopped earlier named Max came by again in his car and handed me a pair of vise grips, and said I hope this will help. With this new clutch technique, I was able to get to where I am staying, 20 mi. away and work on this clutch cable. Praise God.
GR8 post 😊
Typically, a US Department store in a mall panics me ~ this was pure insanity!! Noraly, you have the patiences of an angel.
You are one brave girl. Respect to you
Good morning Noraly, a new video full of adventures with you and Alaska, enjoying a coffee, seeing the beauty of Africa is priceless, thanks for these gifts. Take care of yourself
I know it’s all in what you’re used to, but I can’t imagine living in crowded places like that. You are a great ambassador Noraly.
Totally agree
The traffic and the noise. It's quite a bit different from Europe haha.
Greetings from the Netherlands and thx Noraly for sharing yet another great experience
God bless. Crazy situation. Silly fan👍
I remember the noise starting a little while back and she was worried it might be after an overheating, that the sound started.
You are amazing riding through that traffic. Now you ride through it like a Liberian !
Good news that you could find someone to help with Alaska! Kudos to the shop owner and his team for stepping up and doing the work for no charge!!! I think your fame is sometimes arriving places before you do 😉. I hope that is all it was and there is no permanent damage due to sustained overheating.
Once again Noraly you show your calmness in the face of adversity. These past few episodes have really shown the challenges faced by you when adventure motorcycling in parts of the world with limited resources. Nice to see there are always good people willing to try & help with the little they have. Looking forward to Wednesday & your next post.
You struggled through all difficulties and you didn't give up. Finally you and Alaska got help and the adventure continues. You are a fighter who never give up. 👍
Man love the street action of people takes me back to those days in those far-flung places in the world.Thanks itchy.
Another amazing video. It's not the beautiful drone shots or amazing off-road scenery. But it shows an amazing woman working through the problems of travel in western Africa. Your frustration level had to be extreme. Yet you finally found someone who knew someone who could help. Isn't that the way life works. Finding someone who knows someone is often the solution to many of life's problems. And we have watched you use your skills with people for 7 years now.
Wow, crazy episode! And Noraly you are talking and managing that city confusion. Goodness, you're amazing.
Nice calm relaxing ride through Liberia😂. Stay safe!
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Noraly, If you are not yet aware your motorcycle has an odb2 port for diagnostics. A 15$ elm327 wifi adapter will allow your cellphone to run one of many free apps to display error codes/descriptions, engine stats etc. Very useful if your stranded in the desert and need to hotwire your cooling sensor to keep your fan on :) Also- how to you drive there! lol? :)
The rattle is the timing chain, you can hear it early on in the video. The engine doesn’t have sensors for stuff to check for problems outside fuel injection. It will give basic info on air temp, engine position and rpm but that’s about it.
I never am too concerned when you are alone in the desert or jungle but, going through that traffic had me on the edge of my seat! As always you emerge with a grin and somebody is there to assist. Take care Noraly, happy trails!
I admire how well this woman handles SNAFU(s). Stress never gets the better of her. I'm sure she feels it but she won't let setbacks ruin her joy of the journey.
CRAZY! So many bikes on the streets and so few bike repair shops.
You know the situation is getting serious when Noraly starts speaking Dutch, “waar dan?” 😬 But everything works out like it always does 😊 your persistence and patience pays off by finding that great mechanic! You can add Baha to the list of hero mechanics that have helped you along the way
Noraly just laughs her problems away but I’m sure at back of her mind she starts to think ahead about the solutions. Terrific attitude she’s got. And like many times before , a good samaritan helped her with the bike problem although the guy wasn’t a bike mechanic himself. Goodness exists and Itchy Boots vlogs can vouch for it. Good luck for the next part of your journey Noraly , i hope and pray that Alaska stays problem free.
I don't think a lot of people realize how much better this story is than if she had found a Honda motorcycle shop, waited to get Alaska worked on, maybe got the problem misdiagnosed since Alaska would have been cold and noise free when they looked at it, gotten the cam chain tensioner replaced since that's the common noisemaker and still had the noise after all of that. When the moral to the story is, people are good, it's always a better story.
@@jerrym3261 Well said Jerry!
We will always support you. Keep working hard as always. Stay safe while traveling.
מאחלת לך בכל לבי שתמצאי את הפתרון לאלסקה בחוף השנהב ודרכך תיהיה בבטחה ובהנאה מרובה מארצות מדהימות אלו כל מקום היא חוויה בפני עצמה ולך התכונות המובנות המתאימות לעבור מסע מסוג זה אשרייך שזכית דרך צלחה ובטוחה ❤
I admire you so much... come and see how delighted I am watching this channel
I finished my two weeks vacation watching your show from Toronto, 🇨🇦 , thank you now, and I am going back to work tomorrow . Thank you again.
Wow, Noraly! I started to sweat as well seing you stuck in this crazy traffic, heat and humidity. 😂
But you kept your nerve, stayed friendly and took it step by step.
Legend Baha (the mechanic), legend Noraly!
Wow I get the feeling that several generations of a family could well grow old living in the middle of that traffic jam! Quite surreal!
As usual your positive mental attitude is a credit to you, and a joy to see.
Keep up the great work lady! ✌️
Inspiring adventure and glad that cliffhanger ended well! 😊
Following this video’s for a while now. How do I find the words to describe my feelings just being part of the adventures of this Dutch very adventurous and brave person. I am dutch myself so that makes me a bit extra interested and sort of proud as well. In all I see I must say your social skills in dealing with everyday confrontations with mostly male poulation and individuals is absolute high quality. However I realize their might be less positive encounters that you don’t show us. Never the less, your adventures and sharing them with the world is a huge contribution to us, in our attempts to make this world a better place. Trying to show my gratitude to you I found this quote, It might fit you 😊:
And one day she discovered that she was fierce, and strong, and full of fire and that not even she could hold herself back because her passion burned brighter than her fears.
Stay safe and keep posting.
A fan 😊
Supporting you with love from Switzerland. It's amazing see you in Africa ❤😍💯 just loooove it and you're still amazing and brave ✔️ you deserve enter the Guiness World Records for more then 1 thing! ABSOLUTELY WOOOOW
In some places, people hate to say they don't know where something is. They feel obligated to send you somewhere.
Wow, that traffic was impressive. I like how you just relaxed and went with the flow instead of getting angry. Hope the sensor works out for you.
With your positive out look and friendly demeanor, I can see why people are always happy to help you!!
Ah that’s so sweet and kind of him ,give God thanks for favours,safe journey hope your Alaska get back in shape real soon.
You are such a lovely, amazing Ambassador to the World! Such Spirit, and a beautiful soul!
Dear Noraly
Consider also replacing entire fan, along with sensor
They're really made for intermittent work and , considering that you'll have it On for some prolonged time/mileage, better to think in preventive way
One of the tricks of old dogs - think of installing manual switch (placed somewhere handy), in parallel to sensor, so you can deliberately turn fan On, whenever you think it is better not to wait pre-set high temperature of sensor itself
Maybe, just maybe, there is a possibility of having sensor with lower temperature than standard one; worth checking.
Love and clear paths for you ........
I think they placed a switch right now. If the sensor is bridged hard I think the fan will running also if ignition is switched of and will empty the battery.
The hint to change the fan is very good, it did a hard job so far under roughly conditions.
Legend never disappoints us. Have a safe journey with Alaska
Now I know that Monrovia traffic are much trickier to drive than in the remote village she has been. Thanks for the Lebanese guy who help her to fix Alaska. But still, its funny that everyone are having fun with her at the traffic jam. Take care and regards to everybody ..
Because I ride Harleys I recognized that sound. The first sign a v-twin is overheating is a pinging sound. So it's essential to shut it off or run fast to start moving airier the fins. That fan is a life saver for those conditions.
Yr Such a Brave lady... Risking Ride a Lone in territories of Kidnappers. Yr Too Brave Madame and Yr my Hero
Wow.... Monrovia looks quite chaotic. So glad the bike is still running and hopefully will get you to Côte d'Ivoire. Some of these places you've taken us are just real eye-openers... for many different reasons. Stay safe and looking forward to Sunday's video. :)
It is so cool that you are able to stay cool in this very chaotic, noisy and hot circumstances. A good solution to let the fan running! I am more and more impressed about your survival modes and flexability. Ride safe and enjoy Noraly ;-).
Wow, Noraly, that traffic was crazy! But there you are busting a move to the music.😊 Hoping it's "just" the fab sensor. As always, thanks for taking us on the ride. Stay safe.
I really appreciate the research you made of the various countries you have travelled. You have learnt a lot
Stuck in traffic, on a motorcycle in tropical temperatures. And then the whole village comes to ask questions. I get clautrophobic just looking at it. Brave, and good luck !
Yeah I felt the same, too much attention is never good for a foreigner. Then it just takes a pick pocketer and your day goes belly up.
That crazy city traffic has my anxiety in overdrive, and I'm just watching you drive in it ...god bless you.
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