If Royal Enfield wanted to make a documentary on the quality and sturdiness of their bikes, nothing would beat this! The guys at the station were amazed! Well done, Himalayan! Cheers!
Had I “not” bought my Himalayan yet, after watching this video, I’d never given it a second thought… Royal Enfield should be paying you or at least sending you a new bike after these videos, great stuff my friend!!
Mate, well done on Skytrek, I only saw you videos after doing it on a KLR650.......bloody heavy bike on the last section and arse puckering but awesome. Skytrek is definitely etched in my memory of one of the best tracks I've been on.
@freewayproject so true. I'm actually rewatching that season. I did kangaroo Island in the same trip I did the flinders too. Better weather than you had to deal with though
Well done mate, its great to see content from and adventure rider that does not travel at ridiculous speeds like they are on the Dakar or Finke. Very enjoyable and inspirational, now planning a solo trip from Tassie to Camerons corner and beyond. Will have to put the Flinders ranges in on the way. Thanks again.
thanks mate, great to hear you are enjoy the series. When I am traveling it's all about exploring, having a look around, stopping a lot to take photos haha. I mean that's what I like to do when I travel. I have a dirt bike for going fast on. Your trip sounds awesome, I have to get better on sand as I have heard there is a lot around Cameron's Corner.
Congratulation on completing Skytrek, it is an achievement. Loved the first series and slowly making my way through season 2, probably complete your last season after you start your next season! Oh to have the time you seem to have.
Thanks mate, I am glad you are enjoying the series. Skytrek is an awesome area to ride, I had so much fun out there. I sacrificed money for time so I can ride and explore more, that's the actual reason for eating 2 cans of tin tuna (at $3) for dinner rather than me liking tin fish. Just a personal choice, I have reduce the need to spend money in every area, which reduces the need to work as much, which allow more time.
you are welcome mate, it is such a fun track to ride, I rode it after a lot of heavy rain so a lot of dirt washed away and lose rocks, I do think they repair the track occasionally so I wouldn't expect it to be any rough than that. Have fun when you get out there it is an epic region to explore. Thanks for watching.
Hi Joe thanks for your vids mate I love them, I’m very impressed with the Enfield you ride so I’ll be looking around for one very soon. I’ve been riding for 50 odd years and my favourite place is the Flinders Range.
Thanks Allan, it's great to hear you are enjoying the series. The bike is a great bike for exploring and I can see why the Flinders Range is your favourite place, I can't wait to go back and explore more of it.
Wow, Australia looks a lot like the Tankwa Karoo region here in the western cape in Suuth Africa (some parts). Really impressed with the Royal Enfield never thought the bike was that capable. On to the next episode. Im hooked.
I had a quick google of Tankwa Karoo and yes they do look ever similar, I had a look at the latitude Tankwa Karoo and the flinders rangers are not to far apart there so that could be why they are similar. It does look like another great place to explore on a bike. Yes the Bike has surprised me too. What ever I thought at it is seem to handle, it like a tractor it just keeps going.
Joe - I discovered your channel a few weeks ago. Thank you for giving us a such a wonderful viewpoint of your amazing country. I'm a new rider, but I have spent some time riding in the western US on a Himalayan. I such a great bike - sturdy, smooth and it helped me be a better rider!! And your photos at the end of each of your videos are stunning!!
Every one of those still photos of the big river gums are absolutely breathtaking Joe. You did a great job riding those tracks and it paid off with those stunning photos. 👌 Well done.👍 Even more of a reason to visit there one day.
Brilliant mate...there's a stack of awesome video's of Skytrek on YT and this is up with the best. A really good perspective and not too much drone. 👍 BTW we did a Flinders trip some years back with a variety of bikes and rider ability, of course there was the Himalayan that went everywhere with ease. 👍
Ive been obsessed with buying a himilayan the past year and im about 3 months out from getting one. Through my research i found your channel and only you and life of smokey have been able to make captivating cotent that holds my attention. I like your commentary and appreciation of nature, keep it up man, once i get my bike im heading out on some of these Aussie trails.
Thanks Kees. glad you are enjoying the second series, still more fun to come on this ride. The next part is different again and head to the coast and Kangaroo Island.
The most detailed view around sky trek l have seen what an amazing place. Think l need to get my skills up before that one, l want to ride it more than ever now. Thanks again for great content.
it is a great place to ride. If it is dry and the river beds aren't washed out the main part of the track would be an easy ride, and as the Wood said there is the track that you can take to miss the hilly section. Definitely worth doing
We’ll done Joe. Lovely video production and stunning photos. Congrats on doing Skytrek. It’s no easy feat, but oh so worth it. Shame you didn’t get to Mt Damuel or Mt Gill. But maybe on your way back 😃
Thanks Brent. Skytrek was so much fun, I wish I could have gone around twice. Yes I missed out this time but I will get back there (when it's dry 😂) and check out the other tracks then, I can only imagine how good they would be. I've still been coming up against rain and wind but it's been a lot of fun riding across the country, so many places to explore.
Great! no blinking sat navs and gawd knows what else dangling around the handlebars. You actually get off and talk for a bit. This is my sort of riding. Thanks!
Thanks Steve, I am glad you are enjoying the series. Yes in this series riding around Australia I didn't have a plan or something mapped out, just went with what felt right during the day and roamed and explored. I hope you enjoy a few other in the series, the episode once I get to the Bungle Bungles are fun, lots of water crossings.
I regret selling my old reliable 2008 Suzuki dr650se but after watching your videos I am really considering the new royal Enfield Himalayan due in Australia in late January - February,i really enjoy your videos safe travels.
Thanks mate, glad you are enjoying the series. I gather Royal Enfield would not make a bike that is worse than the currently Himalayan (which I have found good enough to get me around Australia and dealt with all I through at it), so the new ones should be a lot better in nearly every way.
@@freewayproject The new Himalayan is a totally different bike redesigned and rebuilt from the ground up also the liquid cooled engine has over 40 horsepower whilst remaining fuel efficient .they really look the part and royal Enfield has done a very good job ,can't wait to see how much they are here in Victoria .
You did an excellent job selling SkyTrek I’m sure Carmel and Brendan would be excited seeing it if they ever found time. It’s hard to imagine everything you ride on SkyTrek is on the same 75,000 Kim’s property. Great job with the filming.👍
Thanks mate, yes with a place that big they would be consistently flat out. And it took me two videos to film the track, so yeah they probably won’t be seeing it anytime soon.
WOW WOW WOW! I'm awestruck and dumbfounded! That was an amazing trek. I'm sure you were absolutely buzzing throughout that run. When are the books and full documentary films being released? 🤔
Yes Skytrek is an amazing place to ride through, I would have done it 2 days is a row if I could have. I was shattered by the end but definitely buzzing. I am trying to workout something to do with the photos from the whole trip, still working on it.
I did the same trip on my Himalayan about 12 months ago, I wasnt expecting you would take on the hilly section!! I was warned off it but gave it a go, managed to get through it with the original Pirelli Scorpions but struggled big time with traction in some hilly sections. Put knobbys on straight after the trip lol. Heading back up again soon to do it again on a DRZ400 and will try Mount Samuel also. Such and scenic place to ride.
I did this trip in May 2023, so it sounds like at a similar time as you. Yes having a more aggressive tyre on will make a big difference especially after it has rained heavily as it loosens the surface up again, I had Dunlop 605D on the front and back. I too want to go back and do Mount Samuel and through the other sections that I miss out due to the weather and them closing all the dirt road. While I am there I am sure I'll do Skytrek again. I hope you have fun on your next trip.
You did really well. A very enjoyable video. Maybe one day ,I'll get down there for a ride. The reputation of the Himalayan ,gets bigger by the day. Beautiful photographic captures.
Hi Joe. Well how stunning was that ride. Tough going but that bike just keeps going. Enjoy your adventures. Nice people that welcomed you to stay with them just awesome. Regards John
Excellent video. I rode my DR650 through the Flinders and it was a fantastic ride. Interesting comment from the blokes on the bigger adventure bikes. I went from a KTM 950 Adventure to the DR650 as the smaller lighter bike is much more enjoyable when the going gets tougher. I am impressed by how the Himalaya just keeps on keeping on. Bigger is definitely not better on the dirt.
Thanks mate. Yes amazing riding there, I can't wait to go back. The guy talking was on a Tenere, I think the other 3 with him on the KTM were the ones not that keen. For the type of riding I do those bigger bike intimately me a bit, I come from a KTM 250 EXC-F there about 100kg so the Himalayan seems big to me 😂, lucky the seats low.
@@freewayprojectDarcy, the bloke on the tenere, is a good mate. He’s a bloody good rider, surprised he didn’t join you for a loop. I know he still remembers this ride with a lot of fondness.
Hey Joe, that was some adventure, I’m looking forward to getting back to Oz & riding mine more, also your photos are fantastic …… cheers this time from Hamburg, Germany …. Rod
Great video joe. Roz veersma TH-camr has done a circuit of Auz, and Tasmania, a couple of years ago ,another good adventure rider. Honda crf 300l. ( modified a bit. )😊
Great show! Just getting back into adventuring after being laid up 3 yrs. Not sure of my chancrs dragging my wife along, but no excuse to miss monthly 4 day trips.
thanks mate. I am sure a pillion passage would make it around, it might be interesting in the hilly section but with a crack. 4 day trips are a good amount of time.
Hi Joe! I just happened to come across your videos. Now I'm a new subscriber! Fabulous, absolutely fabulous viewing. Luv the commentary, photography, dronage, theme of what motorcycle adventuring is all about. I've binge watched the last few months to catch up, and, enjoyed everything you have posted. We'll done! 👍😁
That.....Was totally awesome! Go Joe and go the Himalayan! The little beastie plowed through those hills beautifully. I'm very impressed and keen to give that last section a crack now myself. Beautiful footage again. Thank you.
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed. Yes have a crack at the last section, just keep it going straight and you'll be fine, then Himmi will do the rest. I would suggest some kind of knobbly tyres on, I had the Dunlop 605D on
Another awesome episode Joe. K.I is a great place to visit.... but bitterly cold this time of year (as you're probably experiencing right now). Saw the teaser.... must have been fun to ride through that rain and hail down South rd.... lol
Thanks Rob, yes it's been a little cold, but I have been able to mange with everything I have with me on 😂😂😂. Yes hail jumps up suddenly one minutes away from my destination for the night.🤦🏼♂️
Hi Joe, I’ve been waiting for a few days to sit down and watch this video. Congratulations on making it through the track. The scenery was beautiful. It’s hard to imagine so many changes in the terrain in one place, I doubt you would’ve been expecting that. Keep up the good work. I can see other people are enjoying what you’re doing as much as I am. 🇦🇺
Thanks mate glad you enjoyed both the episodes for the Flinders. Yes I was in awe of the changing landscape, definitely did not expect it. I barely scratch the surface I can't wait to go back again.
Just loved this video - spent some time in the 70’s working on a Station not that far from here. Horses and trail bikes were our daily rides and I’d love to take a trip back there on my Himalayan (just dreaming - but if my health improves enough for a long ride ?). Brings back some very fond memories (sometimes harsh during drought times). Thanks 👍
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. I can only images the fun you head out there on horses and trail bikes. If you do get the chance to go back one day, it is so worth it.
hi forgot to mention it last time there are the Pinnacles national park 191km north of perth tthen travel north along the coast and so on regards john cool vid again
Superbe vidéo de découverte de l' Australie..Grand merci from Belgium .Félicitation pour la maîtrise de conduite sur ces pistes avec Himalayan..J adore vos photos..Force à toi.
That was epic, well done. I think you just sold me a RE Himalayan. I did the norther end of the Sky Trek on my Triumph Tiger 1200 a few years ago and would not even attempt the big hills. Once again some stunning photography which just highlights the beauty of the Flinders Ranges. Thanks for all your efforts, this is great.
Glad you like it. I do have a Kriega back pack with Hydration when riding my dirt bike but when traveling for months and having limited space (I am already overloaded) there is stuff I just can't fit. I had 2 1/2 litres in my camera bag, but for some reason it wasn't enough. Yes the Flinders Ranges are epic and I barely scratch the surface, definitely going back.
Hi again Joe and another cracking video with some stunning trails with the old Himalayan taking it all in its stride, as have said before I love the wide open spaces you have over there in Oz where you can loose your self and get properly off the beaten track something we are short off here in the little old UK, stay safe mate and look forward to your next adventure Joe 👍
Looks like you had the a great bike for those conditions. Good low rpm power, adequate suspension, decent tires. Just hold the right wrist on and go for it. (As you did.)
This is just what I needed. I’m on holidays and can’t ride my pony due to wildfires and bad air quality. Excellent video again and commentary 😊 Thank you. Maybe next year a Himalayan 😳?
Awesome mate, I can only dream about an adventure like that at the moment hopefully one day I can get out there amongst it, thanks for bringing us such magnificent video, cheers mate ride safe..
Came home from the Flinders yesterday including 3 nights at Willow Springs. Top effort mate - such a spectacularly scenic loop of diverse landscapes. Couldn’t believe it was all one property! Would have loved to do Skytrek on my Himmy but due to breaking my foot a couple of weeks ago had to leave the bike at home and travel in my mate’s 4wd instead. 😢
@@freewayproject just watched your video about the gear you use and take, and after my little mishap I’d definitely recommend a boot upgrade. I was wearing Gaerne All Terrains when I dropped the bike at walking speed, but unfortunately I didn’t react quick enough to shift my foot when the bike went down - crushed it between the engine casing and the ground. Happened at a place you now know quite well: Murray-sunset NP 🙂. Have now upgraded to Gaerne Enduro Fastbacks and also installed some SRC Moto crash bars in the hope that these gear improvements will save me from repeating this injury.
@@FourElevenAdventure I have TCR but not full Dirt bike boots but a lot better protection than the last boots I had. As riding something like the Flinders Ranges is rare on say 2 months on the road I need to be able to walk in boot a lot too. Everything I have is a compromise, from tent to clothing to bike etc.... it's hard to find the balance. It would be better to do one type of riding/Traveling at a time then I could have the right gear for the right job. I try my best and are super causes most of the time but I sure things will happen.
Very cool, but all these little grasses in the bush seemed to be arranged by someone with their hands 😂 they grow far away from each other, interesting
Epic adventure! Himalayan is far more capable than what people think. Eat up those rocky hills like a tractor. To be honest the least you want on those hill climbs is probably excessive horse power and a twitchy throttle, luckily Himalayan got none of them 😅
I ride a Himalayan and could tell that yours was doin' the business getting up those "steeper than they look on camera" hills. Great little graphic to show the actual steepness. I wonder if an Inclinometer would work on a bike? 👍🎥👍
yes we made it through, the himi just kept tractoring along, I was just along for the ride. and amazingly I did stay up right some how, but definitely was being causes and taking my time.
Man, those steep rocky trails were making *my* palms sweat! Also, is that Fred Flintstone's car at the top, right before the 10 min mark? :)) Wonderful, exciting episode, and the extended photo drop at the end is a treat as always. I'm still hoping and patiently waiting for that photo album book some day :D
Thanks, sorry to make your plans sweat, I was in full concentration mode trying to get the bike to the top with out stopping or falling. well if I get enough good images I'll work on it.
@@freewayproject IMHO Mt Samuel is the best ride in the Flinders Hope you don't mind me sharing, here is a sample of Mt Samuel th-cam.com/video/aYu1icv8668/w-d-xo.html you can delete the post if you want
Not exactly sure, I think the second part took about 7 weeks that was across to WA and back. but I did a trip first out to western NSW, then through Victoria then around Tasmania back through the Victoria high country, the up the coast of NSW which was about 6 weeks. I do know of a couple groups one did it in 50 days and another did it in 30days but that was riding most the time with big days, you don't get to see a lot if trying to get it done in that time frame.
Hi Greg, I got an enduro (dirt) motor bike first and got my basic skills up first (because I didn't want my lack of ability to stop me from exploring more difficult tracks), just by myself, so through experience. I gather off road training would be a good place to start to get the basic skills. I am not great on a dirt bike just competent enough to be able to get through rough tracks.
Red sand everywhere, rocks of all sizes, dry as a bone,,, and a motorbike to see it all... and some people want to go to Mars!? this looks like way more fun... by the way, a bit of a technical question: I don't ride on these conditions so what gear did you use to climb those steeper hills? Thank you for your videos, they are really good! Cheers from Brazil!
Thanks mate, yes it is a lot of fun to ride. by gear, if you mean the bikes gears I was either in 1st or second gear. the only thing on the bike that was not stock was the tyres which were Dunlop 605D's more like dirt bike tires.
They are called "double take" (I talk about them in episode 1 of the current series). They are really good, adjustable and they say they are indestructible apparently
@@freewayproject Yep, perfect way to travel, no tension, no expecations, just flow. Himalayan perfect for that, someone that wanted to race and flog it would destroy the bike one day. Respect the bike and use it as intended it will last. Rode and Enfield over Himalayas even in the middle of solitude I knew I could rely on it.
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If Royal Enfield wanted to make a documentary on the quality and sturdiness of their bikes, nothing would beat this! The guys at the station were amazed! Well done, Himalayan! Cheers!
Yes the bike seem to take it all in its stride, I was just holding on haha.
I had to recheck that I was correct in thinking this was a Himalayan.. well done!, as you say
literally any bike go on those roads
Seriously epic. RE The little bike that could. Fantastic photos too.
Thanks Rob, glad you enjoyed it, yes the Himalayan surprised me.
Your videos just seem to get better all the time, thank you
Glad you enjoyed it Simon, the location seem to make this episode.
Thanks for posting such great videos. I am really enjoying your exploration! It's convinced me that I should get my license and a Himalayan, too!
Glad you enjoyed it, yes you can explore so unique places on 2 wheels.
Have been riding for 2 years, got my himi 2 months ago. Maybe next year will go and get my A...
Had I “not” bought my Himalayan yet, after watching this video, I’d never given it a second thought… Royal Enfield should be paying you or at least sending you a new bike after these videos, great stuff my friend!!
Glad you enjoyed it mate. Yes the himmi seem to take it in its stride, I am just along for the ride haha
I dig your style and love the videos. Also... Love the Himalayan!
Thanks mate, great to hear you are enjoying the series.
a truly spiritual place...
definitely unique and breathtaking.
Mate, well done on Skytrek, I only saw you videos after doing it on a KLR650.......bloody heavy bike on the last section and arse puckering but awesome. Skytrek is definitely etched in my memory of one of the best tracks I've been on.
haha yes to the ass puckering 😂😂😂. I was like what ever you do don't stop or I'll have to go to the bottom and start again. Such an epic area to ride.
@freewayproject so true. I'm actually rewatching that season. I did kangaroo Island in the same trip I did the flinders too. Better weather than you had to deal with though
Well done mate, its great to see content from and adventure rider that does not travel at ridiculous speeds like they are on the Dakar or Finke. Very enjoyable and inspirational, now planning a solo trip from Tassie to Camerons corner and beyond. Will have to put the Flinders ranges in on the way. Thanks again.
thanks mate, great to hear you are enjoy the series. When I am traveling it's all about exploring, having a look around, stopping a lot to take photos haha. I mean that's what I like to do when I travel. I have a dirt bike for going fast on.
Your trip sounds awesome, I have to get better on sand as I have heard there is a lot around Cameron's Corner.
Congratulation on completing Skytrek, it is an achievement. Loved the first series and slowly making my way through season 2, probably complete your last season after you start your next season! Oh to have the time you seem to have.
Thanks mate, I am glad you are enjoying the series. Skytrek is an awesome area to ride, I had so much fun out there. I sacrificed money for time so I can ride and explore more, that's the actual reason for eating 2 cans of tin tuna (at $3) for dinner rather than me liking tin fish. Just a personal choice, I have reduce the need to spend money in every area, which reduces the need to work as much, which allow more time.
Thanks so much for that, best view of the condition of Skytrek which I plan to do next April 2025
you are welcome mate, it is such a fun track to ride, I rode it after a lot of heavy rain so a lot of dirt washed away and lose rocks, I do think they repair the track occasionally so I wouldn't expect it to be any rough than that. Have fun when you get out there it is an epic region to explore. Thanks for watching.
Just pottering around the Flinders . A pleasant way to spend the day.
yes definitely are great day.
Hi Joe thanks for your vids mate I love them, I’m very impressed with the Enfield you ride so I’ll be looking around for one very soon. I’ve been riding for 50 odd years and my favourite place is the Flinders Range.
Thanks Allan, it's great to hear you are enjoying the series. The bike is a great bike for exploring and I can see why the Flinders Range is your favourite place, I can't wait to go back and explore more of it.
Wow, Australia looks a lot like the Tankwa Karoo region here in the western cape in Suuth Africa (some parts). Really impressed with the Royal Enfield never thought the bike was that capable. On to the next episode. Im hooked.
I had a quick google of Tankwa Karoo and yes they do look ever similar, I had a look at the latitude Tankwa Karoo and the flinders rangers are not to far apart there so that could be why they are similar. It does look like another great place to explore on a bike.
Yes the Bike has surprised me too. What ever I thought at it is seem to handle, it like a tractor it just keeps going.
Joe - I discovered your channel a few weeks ago. Thank you for giving us a such a wonderful viewpoint of your amazing country. I'm a new rider, but I have spent some time riding in the western US on a Himalayan. I such a great bike - sturdy, smooth and it helped me be a better rider!! And your photos at the end of each of your videos are stunning!!
thanks mate, glad you are enjoying the series. Yes the Himalayan is a bike you don't have to worry about, it allows you to just focus on exploring.
Beautiful but rugged country. Impressed with the Himalayan. Waiting for more. Cheers Russ
Thanks Russ. Yes it is stunning out there and the old Himalayan keeps getting the job done.
Thank you ! Excellent driving 🙂And your production is not ruined by to much background music.........
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it.
well done mate waiting on the next one
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it.
Every one of those still photos of the big river gums are absolutely breathtaking Joe.
You did a great job riding those tracks and it paid off with those stunning photos. 👌 Well done.👍
Even more of a reason to visit there one day.
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it, yes definitely worth going if you get a chance one day.
Brilliant mate...there's a stack of awesome video's of Skytrek on YT and this is up with the best. A really good perspective and not too much drone. 👍 BTW we did a Flinders trip some years back with a variety of bikes and rider ability, of course there was the Himalayan that went everywhere with ease. 👍
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. It is an amazing trail, so much fun.
Truly excellent images, riding and himalayan adventures. Australia seems magnificent.
Thanks, glade you enjoyed it, Australia is an amazing place.
Just fantastic! The photo montage at the end is wonderful.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.
Bloody brilliant! Photography is awesome!. 🤩
Thanks, it's an epic place to ride, definitely put it on your list.
Beautifully done Joe, amazing country we live in!
Thanks Brett, yes it's absolutely stunning.
Once you were doing it, you were committed. There was no turning back. That was epic watching. Thanks for taking us for the ride as always Joe.
Thanks Greg, glad you enjoyed the episode, it was a lot of fun
Ive been obsessed with buying a himilayan the past year and im about 3 months out from getting one.
Through my research i found your channel and only you and life of smokey have been able to make captivating cotent that holds my attention.
I like your commentary and appreciation of nature, keep it up man, once i get my bike im heading out on some of these Aussie trails.
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. There is so many places to explore, you'll have a ball once you get your Himmi
Hi Joe, thanks for another wonderful movie! I enjoy your wonderful travels with your Himalayan.
Regards, Kees (from the Netherlands)
Thanks Kees. glad you are enjoying the second series, still more fun to come on this ride. The next part is different again and head to the coast and Kangaroo Island.
Heading up there next Tuesday on my Himalayan. Can’t wait to give it a try on Skytrek!!
You'll have a ball, it is an incredible place, enjoy it.
Excellent footage and kudos to you for that day, a perfect advert for the Himmy 👍
Thanks mate, yes it seem about the right kind of track for a Himalayan, with a little bit of a test in the last section.
What a fantastic journey! I’d like to ride those trails. That whole area looks beautiful! Australia looks great for motorcycle riding.
That area is amazing and I barely scratch the surface, so much more to explore there.
The most detailed view around sky trek l have seen what an amazing place. Think l need to get my skills up before that one, l want to ride it more than ever now. Thanks again for great content.
it is a great place to ride. If it is dry and the river beds aren't washed out the main part of the track would be an easy ride, and as the Wood said there is the track that you can take to miss the hilly section. Definitely worth doing
Putt putt putt down the hill 😂. Love your photography
thanks mate. By the end of the day I was just trying to keep the bike up right 😂😂😂 I was shattered.
Hi joe
great Footage luv the commentary pics FANTASTIC 🏍👍🙏
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed
You must be one hell of a rider. Absolutely well done!
Just enough skill to survive. Hope you enjoyed it.
Epic ride. Well done Joe. We enjoy your commentary, so laid back. Great filming.
Thanks for sharing your country for us all to enjoy😊
Thanks mate, glad you are enjoying the series.
Another cracking video!! Can't wait to plan my trip out there on the Himi
thanks mate, definitely worth doing, there are a few other great trails as well to explore, just don't go until it's dry 🤦🏼♂️
We’ll done Joe. Lovely video production and stunning photos. Congrats on doing Skytrek. It’s no easy feat, but oh so worth it. Shame you didn’t get to Mt Damuel or Mt Gill. But maybe on your way back 😃
Thanks Brent. Skytrek was so much fun, I wish I could have gone around twice. Yes I missed out this time but I will get back there (when it's dry 😂) and check out the other tracks then, I can only imagine how good they would be.
I've still been coming up against rain and wind but it's been a lot of fun riding across the country, so many places to explore.
Another great episode! Hurrah for the Himalayan! Did great things in your capable hands!
Thanks mate, yes the Himmi took it in it's stride, I was just along for the ride
Great job mate! Just keep 'em coming. Stay upright 🙂
Thanks Mate, glad you are enjoying them.
Great! no blinking sat navs and gawd knows what else dangling around the handlebars. You actually get off and talk for a bit. This is my sort of riding. Thanks!
Thanks Steve, I am glad you are enjoying the series. Yes in this series riding around Australia I didn't have a plan or something mapped out, just went with what felt right during the day and roamed and explored. I hope you enjoy a few other in the series, the episode once I get to the Bungle Bungles are fun, lots of water crossings.
Epic Ride. Incredible terrain and you were so controlled all the way. Love the photos, some of my favourites right there.
It is definitely an epic could easily do it 2 days in a row so many sections to explore.
@@freewayproject you might have to return one day when the weather is kinder. Would be a totally different ride.
What a great ride.... thanks
Thanks Steve, glad you enjoyed it
I regret selling my old reliable 2008 Suzuki dr650se but after watching your videos I am really considering the new royal Enfield Himalayan due in Australia in late January - February,i really enjoy your videos safe travels.
Thanks mate, glad you are enjoying the series.
I gather Royal Enfield would not make a bike that is worse than the currently Himalayan (which I have found good enough to get me around Australia and dealt with all I through at it), so the new ones should be a lot better in nearly every way.
@@freewayproject The new Himalayan is a totally different bike redesigned and rebuilt from the ground up also the liquid cooled engine has over 40 horsepower whilst remaining fuel efficient .they really look the part and royal Enfield has done a very good job ,can't wait to see how much they are here in Victoria .
You did an excellent job selling SkyTrek I’m sure Carmel and Brendan would be excited seeing it if they ever found time. It’s hard to imagine everything you ride on SkyTrek is on the same 75,000 Kim’s property. Great job with the filming.👍
Thanks mate, yes with a place that big they would be consistently flat out. And it took me two videos to film the track, so yeah they probably won’t be seeing it anytime soon.
Hey Joe. Stunning. Man you did well not to drop it. Awesome photography and vid. Thanks
Thanks Simon, yes I was surprised I didn't drop it too or the fact I didn't stop or get stuck on the hills, I had a win this time.
WOW WOW WOW! I'm awestruck and dumbfounded! That was an amazing trek. I'm sure you were absolutely buzzing throughout that run. When are the books and full documentary films being released? 🤔
Yes Skytrek is an amazing place to ride through, I would have done it 2 days is a row if I could have. I was shattered by the end but definitely buzzing.
I am trying to workout something to do with the photos from the whole trip, still working on it.
I did the same trip on my Himalayan about 12 months ago, I wasnt expecting you would take on the hilly section!! I was warned off it but gave it a go, managed to get through it with the original Pirelli Scorpions but struggled big time with traction in some hilly sections. Put knobbys on straight after the trip lol. Heading back up again soon to do it again on a DRZ400 and will try Mount Samuel also. Such and scenic place to ride.
I did this trip in May 2023, so it sounds like at a similar time as you. Yes having a more aggressive tyre on will make a big difference especially after it has rained heavily as it loosens the surface up again, I had Dunlop 605D on the front and back.
I too want to go back and do Mount Samuel and through the other sections that I miss out due to the weather and them closing all the dirt road. While I am there I am sure I'll do Skytrek again.
I hope you have fun on your next trip.
Joe that looked epic, great video and photos, your putting the himmy through its paces, thank you for time and endeavours Joe.
Thanks Alan, glad you enjoyed it. Yes the Timmy seemed to take it in its stride.
Spectacular photos 👍
Thanks Scott, make's it easier when in amazing places like that.
Children’s book called The little engine that could! Describes your epic journey.
that definitely describes the bike for sure.
You did really well.
A very enjoyable video.
Maybe one day ,I'll get down there for a ride.
The reputation of the Himalayan ,gets bigger by the day.
Beautiful photographic captures.
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. If you ever get the chance it is definitely worth it. Yes the Himalayan surprised me that's for sure.
Hi Joe. Well how stunning was that ride. Tough going but that bike just keeps going. Enjoy your adventures. Nice people that welcomed you to stay with them just awesome. Regards John
Yes John it was stunning and so much fun, the bike took it in it's stride, I was just along for the ride.
Excellent video. I rode my DR650 through the Flinders and it was a fantastic ride. Interesting comment from the blokes on the bigger adventure bikes. I went from a KTM 950 Adventure to the DR650 as the smaller lighter bike is much more enjoyable when the going gets tougher. I am impressed by how the Himalaya just keeps on keeping on. Bigger is definitely not better on the dirt.
Thanks mate. Yes amazing riding there, I can't wait to go back. The guy talking was on a Tenere, I think the other 3 with him on the KTM were the ones not that keen.
For the type of riding I do those bigger bike intimately me a bit, I come from a KTM 250 EXC-F there about 100kg so the Himalayan seems big to me 😂, lucky the seats low.
@@freewayprojectDarcy, the bloke on the tenere, is a good mate. He’s a bloody good rider, surprised he didn’t join you for a loop. I know he still remembers this ride with a lot of fondness.
@@michaelmacwilliam3370 It is an epic place to ride, I am definitely going back.
Hey Joe, that was some adventure, I’m looking forward to getting back to Oz & riding mine more, also your photos are fantastic …… cheers this time from Hamburg, Germany …. Rod
Thanks Rod, glad you're enjoying them. Hope you're having fun at the Reeperbahn
Brilliant, Thanks again Joe.
Thanks Philip, glad you enjoyed it, it an awesome place to explore.
Yeeeah mate. Bloody awsome stuff.Spent a bit of time in that region,but never on a bike.But making plans to go. Hence watching your vids. Cheers mate.
Definitely worth it. There are a bunch of other track to explore in the region as long as it is dry.
Love your attentiveness and receptivity to the breadth of experience that being on a bike offers - and you’re on the right kind of thumper for that!
Thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed it. Yes the bike is getting the job done.
That was a great ride you done well on that bike
thanks mate, it is an awesome track to ride.
Great video joe. Roz veersma TH-camr has done a circuit of Auz, and Tasmania, a couple of years ago ,another good adventure rider. Honda crf 300l. ( modified a bit. )😊
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. I'll check that out
Great show! Just getting back into adventuring after being laid up 3 yrs. Not sure of my chancrs dragging my wife along, but no excuse to miss monthly 4 day trips.
thanks mate. I am sure a pillion passage would make it around, it might be interesting in the hilly section but with a crack.
4 day trips are a good amount of time.
Looks epic, dude. Very envious.
It's an awesome place to explore and ride.
Thanks for a brilliant journey, Just found you on UT, Keep up the good work Joe. Cheers
Thanks Lee, glad you are enjoying them.
Hi Joe! I just happened to come across your videos. Now I'm a new subscriber! Fabulous, absolutely fabulous viewing. Luv the commentary, photography, dronage, theme of what motorcycle adventuring is all about. I've binge watched the last few months to catch up, and, enjoyed everything you have posted. We'll done! 👍😁
Thanks Bob, glad you're enjoying the rides.
Picked my new Himmy up yesterday, Great to see its capable of far more than I am. 😁
That’s awesome, you’ll have a ball on it. Yes the bike surprised me too
Great story Joe. Love your easy commentary. Hope you consider the Eyre Peninsula on this trip. Take care. 👍
Thanks mate glad you enjoyed it, not exactly sure which way I am going but will at least get the edges of the Peninsula.
Beautiful
Thanks mate.
Great video of what the Flinders Ranges have to offer for adventure riders. Thanks 👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it John, it is an amazing place and I only got a small taste of it.
That.....Was totally awesome! Go Joe and go the Himalayan! The little beastie plowed through those hills beautifully. I'm very impressed and keen to give that last section a crack now myself. Beautiful footage again. Thank you.
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed. Yes have a crack at the last section, just keep it going straight and you'll be fine, then Himmi will do the rest. I would suggest some kind of knobbly tyres on, I had the Dunlop 605D on
Another awesome episode Joe. K.I is a great place to visit.... but bitterly cold this time of year (as you're probably experiencing right now). Saw the teaser.... must have been fun to ride through that rain and hail down South rd.... lol
Thanks Rob, yes it's been a little cold, but I have been able to mange with everything I have with me on 😂😂😂. Yes hail jumps up suddenly one minutes away from my destination for the night.🤦🏼♂️
Hi Joe, I’ve been waiting for a few days to sit down and watch this video. Congratulations on making it through the track. The scenery was beautiful. It’s hard to imagine so many changes in the terrain in one place, I doubt you would’ve been expecting that.
Keep up the good work. I can see other people are enjoying what you’re doing as much as I am. 🇦🇺
Thanks mate glad you enjoyed both the episodes for the Flinders. Yes I was in awe of the changing landscape, definitely did not expect it. I barely scratch the surface I can't wait to go back again.
That was a great video.Go the Himalayan.
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it
Just loved this video - spent some time in the 70’s working on a Station not that far from here. Horses and trail bikes were our daily rides and I’d love to take a trip back there on my Himalayan (just dreaming - but if my health improves enough for a long ride ?). Brings back some very fond memories (sometimes harsh during drought times). Thanks 👍
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. I can only images the fun you head out there on horses and trail bikes. If you do get the chance to go back one day, it is so worth it.
hi forgot to mention it last time there are the Pinnacles national park 191km north of perth tthen travel north along the coast and so on
regards john cool vid again
Thanks mate, yes will definitely check the Pinnacles out if I go through there.
Superbe vidéo de découverte de l' Australie..Grand merci from Belgium .Félicitation pour la maîtrise de conduite sur ces pistes avec Himalayan..J adore vos photos..Force à toi.
Merci, content que la vidéo vous ait plu.
That was epic, well done. I think you just sold me a RE Himalayan. I did the norther end of the Sky Trek on my Triumph Tiger 1200 a few years ago and would not even attempt the big hills. Once again some stunning photography which just highlights the beauty of the Flinders Ranges. Thanks for all your efforts, this is great.
thanks Peter, glad you enjoyed it. I'll definitely be going back to explore more.
Get a hydration pack, best thing for ad riding keeps you hydrated throughout the day. Epic vid, how good are the Flinders Ranges, one of my fav spots.
Glad you like it. I do have a Kriega back pack with Hydration when riding my dirt bike but when traveling for months and having limited space (I am already overloaded) there is stuff I just can't fit. I had 2 1/2 litres in my camera bag, but for some reason it wasn't enough.
Yes the Flinders Ranges are epic and I barely scratch the surface, definitely going back.
Hi again Joe and another cracking video with some stunning trails with the old Himalayan taking it all in its stride, as have said before I love the wide open spaces you have over there in Oz where you can loose your self and get properly off the beaten track something we are short off here in the little old UK, stay safe mate and look forward to your next adventure Joe 👍
Hey Alan, glad you enjoyed that one, it was a lot of fun.
Looks like you had the a great bike for those conditions.
Good low rpm power, adequate suspension, decent tires.
Just hold the right wrist on and go for it. (As you did.)
Yes the bike got the job done, great fun on that bike on that track.
This is just what I needed. I’m on holidays and can’t ride my pony due to wildfires and bad air quality. Excellent video again and commentary 😊 Thank you. Maybe next year a Himalayan 😳?
Glad you enjoyed it Indi, hopefully those fires finish soon so you can get back out there.
Awesome mate, I can only dream about an adventure like that at the moment hopefully one day I can get out there amongst it, thanks for bringing us such magnificent video, cheers mate ride safe..
Glad you enjoyed it Jason. If you do get the opportunity it is definitely worth it.
Came home from the Flinders yesterday including 3 nights at Willow Springs. Top effort mate - such a spectacularly scenic loop of diverse landscapes. Couldn’t believe it was all one property! Would have loved to do Skytrek on my Himmy but due to breaking my foot a couple of weeks ago had to leave the bike at home and travel in my mate’s 4wd instead. 😢
sucks about your foot, yes it an amazing place as you said so diverse. Hopefully you get to ride it soon.
@@freewayproject just watched your video about the gear you use and take, and after my little mishap I’d definitely recommend a boot upgrade. I was wearing Gaerne All Terrains when I dropped the bike at walking speed, but unfortunately I didn’t react quick enough to shift my foot when the bike went down - crushed it between the engine casing and the ground. Happened at a place you now know quite well: Murray-sunset NP 🙂. Have now upgraded to Gaerne Enduro Fastbacks and also installed some SRC Moto crash bars in the hope that these gear improvements will save me from repeating this injury.
@@FourElevenAdventure I have TCR but not full Dirt bike boots but a lot better protection than the last boots I had. As riding something like the Flinders Ranges is rare on say 2 months on the road I need to be able to walk in boot a lot too. Everything I have is a compromise, from tent to clothing to bike etc.... it's hard to find the balance. It would be better to do one type of riding/Traveling at a time then I could have the right gear for the right job. I try my best and are super causes most of the time but I sure things will happen.
Very cool, but all these little grasses in the bush seemed to be arranged by someone with their hands 😂 they grow far away from each other, interesting
nature doing it's thing.
@@freewayproject i know, that this typical for bush, but anyways for me is unexpected, as i used to see grass carpet
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Glad you enjoyed it
Epic adventure! Himalayan is far more capable than what people think. Eat up those rocky hills like a tractor. To be honest the least you want on those hill climbs is probably excessive horse power and a twitchy throttle, luckily Himalayan got none of them 😅
Tractor is the word, yes definitely no twitchy throttle.
I ride a Himalayan and could tell that yours was doin' the business getting up those "steeper than they look on camera" hills. Great little graphic to show the actual steepness. I wonder if an Inclinometer would work on a bike? 👍🎥👍
Thanks mate, yes surprising the bike make it up with no issue, it just kept tractoring up.
"Putt, putt, putt...", across the horizon.😂
Woody didn't say it on camera but off camera he said the other guys got really sheepish after I past 😂😂😂
9:49 a genuine Fred Flintstone car!
haha yes, a bizarre place to come across one.
wow, well done. You and the Himi managed it all really well. I assume you were both just ace and there were no falls edited out😄
yes we made it through, the himi just kept tractoring along, I was just along for the ride. and amazingly I did stay up right some how, but definitely was being causes and taking my time.
Man, those steep rocky trails were making *my* palms sweat! Also, is that Fred Flintstone's car at the top, right before the 10 min mark? :)) Wonderful, exciting episode, and the extended photo drop at the end is a treat as always. I'm still hoping and patiently waiting for that photo album book some day :D
Thanks, sorry to make your plans sweat, I was in full concentration mode trying to get the bike to the top with out stopping or falling.
well if I get enough good images I'll work on it.
Sounds like youre a natural on a bike... While im sure you found it a challenge id say most riders would find a ride like this extremely tricky.
It is such a fun trail well worth doing if you ever got the chance.
Respect 🫡
Thanks mate, it was a lot of fun.
Next time you are over in the Flinders try Mt Samuel, better ride than Skytrek, also the PAR's ( Public Access routes) creek beds & great views
thanks mate, they mention there were a few other trails, I'll definitely check Mt Samuel out next time, and I'll definitely be going back.
@@freewayproject IMHO Mt Samuel is the best ride in the Flinders Hope you don't mind me sharing, here is a sample of Mt Samuel th-cam.com/video/aYu1icv8668/w-d-xo.html you can delete the post if you want
9:49 Hey Joe, was that Fred Flintstones's Chevy? (Or its Aussie cousin Holden)😂
The badge on it had rusted away. But Fred must’ve had mad four wheel driving skills to get that thing up there.
How long did your trip around oz take you. Looking at doing your trip. Xxx
Not exactly sure, I think the second part took about 7 weeks that was across to WA and back. but I did a trip first out to western NSW, then through Victoria then around Tasmania back through the Victoria high country, the up the coast of NSW which was about 6 weeks.
I do know of a couple groups one did it in 50 days and another did it in 30days but that was riding most the time with big days, you don't get to see a lot if trying to get it done in that time frame.
Did you learn how to ride on these rough tracks through experience or did you do any type of off road training?
Hi Greg, I got an enduro (dirt) motor bike first and got my basic skills up first (because I didn't want my lack of ability to stop me from exploring more difficult tracks), just by myself, so through experience. I gather off road training would be a good place to start to get the basic skills.
I am not great on a dirt bike just competent enough to be able to get through rough tracks.
9:53 Is that the Flintstone Car?
Yes Fred must have had mad off road driving skills to get it up there.
Red sand everywhere, rocks of all sizes, dry as a bone,,, and a motorbike to see it all... and some people want to go to Mars!? this looks like way more fun... by the way, a bit of a technical question: I don't ride on these conditions so what gear did you use to climb those steeper hills? Thank you for your videos, they are really good! Cheers from Brazil!
Thanks mate, yes it is a lot of fun to ride.
by gear, if you mean the bikes gears I was either in 1st or second gear. the only thing on the bike that was not stock was the tyres which were Dunlop 605D's more like dirt bike tires.
yes, I meant the bike gears... thanks for sharing! All the best, Joe!
What wing mirrors are on your bike?
They are called "double take" (I talk about them in episode 1 of the current series). They are really good, adjustable and they say they are indestructible apparently
Also i have the same exact tent and i would like it back please
haha, it's a great tent.
Ride to the bikes limits and it will truck along.
yes the bike took it in its stride, I was just hanging on for the ride.
@@freewayproject Yep, perfect way to travel, no tension, no expecations, just flow. Himalayan perfect for that, someone that wanted to race and flog it would destroy the bike one day. Respect the bike and use it as intended it will last. Rode and Enfield over Himalayas even in the middle of solitude I knew I could rely on it.