Motorcycle Adventure | Unassisted Simpson Desert Crossing

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  • This was a crazy unassisted Simpson Desert. Nugget's bike falls to pieces along the way, Alex breaks his back, Philippe cracks his nose, Mal breaks his ribs and I film the mayhem.

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  • @MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV
    @MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV  5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    If you like MAD TV's full length adventure there is a heap more at the link below, including London to Sydney, Road of Bones, Northern India and many more, th-cam.com/video/NtLsIDFYv8M/w-d-xo.html

    • @robpinter5431
      @robpinter5431 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      For sure...I loved your approach to the crossing....just do it on whatever bikes we have running at the time from the shed. I love Nugget....he is like your riding soul mate...good stuff Dave.A+

    • @ankitdhasmana8788
      @ankitdhasmana8788 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just awesome, i have watched them all.

    • @miro_s
      @miro_s 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your adventure videos are really top, I’ve become a great fan and wish one day to be able to ride in Australia

  • @gallopingg1
    @gallopingg1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    THE NUGGET IS A LEGEND, SO'S HIS DEAR DAD FOR THAT JOURNEY, AMAZING.

  • @biggooddad
    @biggooddad 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Just the flies would suck all the joy out of that for me

    • @malikknows3510
      @malikknows3510 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me, too! Wow, they are relentless!

  • @leonstancliff7218
    @leonstancliff7218 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Never going riding with you guys!! I went through a war and was never injured. Every time you guys go out the door someone goes to hospital!

  • @garywinkworth3380
    @garywinkworth3380 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    excellent video. that nugget s a funny bloke. wish i could have done what you blokes did. im 60 now a bit old. you all stay safe.and thanks

  • @LookattheBiggerPic
    @LookattheBiggerPic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Ausies simply must be the sturdiest of beings on the planet! Thanks for sharing!

  • @URBANAMERICANTAC
    @URBANAMERICANTAC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Man, As someone that's broken his back while on 2 wheels I can see in Alex's eyes exactly what he's feeling. That being said, I was not in a remote location but I refused to believe I was seriously injured and I pushed on as long as I could. It actually made me uncomfortable to see. I know exactly how he's feeling and the slow and ever building realization through increased pain and the depression of realizing whats happened as the fog of denial lifts, is like a bad dream. The pain seemed to last 10+ years.

  • @rocketrollsvlogs7625
    @rocketrollsvlogs7625 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Nuggets accomplishment impresses me all the same.

  • @adventure503
    @adventure503 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. I did it in 99 and left my Teneree there, burnt out, and again 2 years later on a stock DR650. Now I have a 640 Adventure and a 690 Adventure.

  • @benevasn4842
    @benevasn4842 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Here I am just about to go to sleep but not after I watch this

  • @CommieHunter7
    @CommieHunter7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    At minute 29 when you talk about the joy of riding a bike that's been balanced, suspension set for rider/gear weight: right there you're speaking the gospel of moto.

  • @TheAdoringFan7
    @TheAdoringFan7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    another truly memorable video! Keep showing the next generation the right way!... Riding into the pub at the end, brought me STRAIGHT back to terrafirma 4. A REAL movie. But thanks again for the EPIC piece of GOLD

  • @thra5herxb12s
    @thra5herxb12s ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoyed every minute of that. I'm 60 and ride off road most days, and hope to carry on for at least another 20 years.

  • @pinkiewerewolf
    @pinkiewerewolf 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Still one of my favorite Simpson crossing videos.
    I don’t blame your mate for wearing the the insect net, those flies would drive me batty! 🦇

  • @jefforymitchell5697
    @jefforymitchell5697 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Emu story had me in tears, "I ran him up to about 140"

  • @mototrailz
    @mototrailz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    nugget!!! no need for Giant Loop...plywood and a cooler...good to go!

    • @arthur.1986
      @arthur.1986 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      and a high vision instead of riding clothes

  • @larsjohnsen8824
    @larsjohnsen8824 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Absolutely amazing video. Fantastic ride, well done....👍

  • @cohall46
    @cohall46 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video. Great videography, audio, and commentary. Very enjoyable and entertaining. It is a story well told with suspense, tragedy, and humor. Thanks for sharing.

  • @joesphbest3120
    @joesphbest3120 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Alice Springs, some place I've always wanted to go. You guys are great & I love all your video's. Thank you for taking me on the ride.

  • @bighaasfly
    @bighaasfly 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy flies Batman! Forget the dunes and the rocks, the flies are everywhere!

  • @noRk133
    @noRk133 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not sure how many times i have watched this now, but still enjoy it as much.

  • @MotoWorld777
    @MotoWorld777 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love the DR assessment! they just left out slow and heavy! :)

  • @dazaspc
    @dazaspc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm always surprised at how many set out for the Simpson without good sand tires and a bit more practice with the bike loaded up heavy. I crossed it back in 74~75 i think with my Dad in a Nissan Patrol 4X4. We didn't run into anybody until Poppels Corner. The old French line looks like a track down to the beach it must be taking a load of traffic now.

  • @woongtv-naturehealing273
    @woongtv-naturehealing273 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's a really fantastic video, like watching a movie.
    I'm honored to be your best channel friend.
    Have a happy day.
    👍👍👍🤙🤙🤙👌

  • @marcelg.5675
    @marcelg.5675 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice to see this adventure again in the new format! Tanks Dave :)

  • @nickstokes8497
    @nickstokes8497 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Haha Nugget!! Everyone’s spirit animal ‼️ Absolute Legend.

  • @bubaks2
    @bubaks2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    what Alex did with a broken spine is INSANEEEE

  • @shaneomac823
    @shaneomac823 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The wife and I enjoyed watching this voyage! A rare occasion I can get her to watch Moto vids! This was cool!

    • @MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV
      @MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Shane pleased to say your not the first couple to watch time. Some subscribers sit down with the whole family....we try to keep them pg rated.

    • @shaneomac823
      @shaneomac823 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV well you got our attention! We'll be waiting for the next ride and hopefully get our kids to watch this next one with us too! Cheers and safe travels!!!

  • @VMAXRider
    @VMAXRider 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a great video! My congrats to the filme maker and editor. Of course, my congrats to all TEAM!
    I saw this in Portugal, in my apple TV, but I was with all of you guys.
    Thanks for sharing, it make me dream with one adventure like this one.
    So nice... A big HIG from Portugal.

  • @URBANAMERICANTAC
    @URBANAMERICANTAC 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I tell you, Any group worth being a part of, Always has a nugget. I would say i'm the nugget of my group and that would have been very true in my younger years but these days, we worked in a younger nugget. My bones ache and my patience has been thinning, unlike my waist.

  • @motogusnz
    @motogusnz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Legendary stuff. I’ve enjoyed watching this footage many times. In fact, I watched the Magadan trip again last night.

  • @doncartel69er
    @doncartel69er 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nuggets old man is a top bloke !

  • @jasonhicks8622
    @jasonhicks8622 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video, loved the commentary, music and the trip!

  • @C_R_O_M________
    @C_R_O_M________ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great documentary of S&M stimulation!

  • @bobdrakeford5731
    @bobdrakeford5731 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations on completing your last section of that massive trip. Simpson crossing was a great way to finish it. It shows how careful you must be. Hope all injured recover well (bikes too!). Fantastic video (again). Thanks for sharing your experiences. 👍😁

  • @Camhin1
    @Camhin1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You guys need to check out riding with Tom, to see how to pack light.

  • @Whos-That-Guy
    @Whos-That-Guy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    watched this a few times now. Thanks for re-sharing.

  • @ducatimale
    @ducatimale 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You Ladies have got some balls - and skills to match!! Thanks for sharing.

  • @PistonSlap
    @PistonSlap 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video....i feel like there was more. The video cut off after the build? Thanks for sharing the dunes reminded me of the sand dunes in southern California Glamis. I probably wouldn't ride my tiger 800 across them but my Drz400 did well out there. I think we should give Nugget a handicap for the tail section. His bike looked to be the oldest most experienced so i say unassisted🤣

  • @drewjohn6847
    @drewjohn6847 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    We did the exact ride about 20yrs ago unassisted on a dt175 and a kdx175..both unregistered (young and dumb), took us 5 weeks from Melbourne, up to Alice, doing the Simpson, then onto Sydney and back to Melbourne again, the ONLY issue we had was a nut came undone in the kdx gearbox which we sorted with Loctite, a hammer and screwdriver to do up the nut , that was it, no other issues, ill be doing it again in 2022 on the tenere 700...cant wait...

    • @MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV
      @MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hopefully we'll be crossing with Teneres in 2020.

    • @drewjohn6847
      @drewjohn6847 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV fantastic, be interested in your, I assume video of that one, 6 of us are doing Tassie 2020, I still have the 660z but will be updating to the t7 around Jan 2021.

  • @grandiagod
    @grandiagod 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This has some real dudes rock energy. Hell yeah.

  • @C_R_O_M________
    @C_R_O_M________ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It seems that escaping those flies alone made the trip worth it!

  • @kevstephen6504
    @kevstephen6504 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have done it again Dave, a great video from start to finish. Keep them coming.

  • @PathToAnywhere
    @PathToAnywhere 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Relatively new follower of your channel. Holy goldmine, Batman. Question for you - was this trip before the Hay River Desert trip? The one with John on the RR CB500X? I feel like you can really see that the skill of some of the riders have come along way, assuming that it is. Thanks again!! These are incredible!!

  • @stevebrinkert8339
    @stevebrinkert8339 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just as good the second time. 👍

  • @josephwinkler4863
    @josephwinkler4863 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fly net is number one on my list of things to take on this trip

  • @brownharr1
    @brownharr1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd watch "Nugget TV" religiously. Haha

    • @MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV
      @MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      that's good because he is very religous

    • @brownharr1
      @brownharr1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV Yup. To the god of sandwiches maybe. Lol

  • @jcdragon77
    @jcdragon77 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Work on the trip.
    I heard it to often not to comment. It's not 4000km from Sydney to Alice Springs, only 2700km by road.

  • @DanionTour
    @DanionTour 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great adventure. I hope you guys will keep on doing stuff like this for a long time.

  • @kennethvernonprivate
    @kennethvernonprivate 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome......job done.....Thanks for all your efforts.......All the best. CANADA

  • @bhaskardangat
    @bhaskardangat 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Legendary stuff there guys....Incredible

  • @jonhyyz
    @jonhyyz 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you guys for sharing! Keep it going
    Greetings from Portugal

  • @aaronbourque6379
    @aaronbourque6379 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another Great ADVENTURE with a STELLAR Cast!

  • @manxology
    @manxology 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Truly inspirational, professional, fun. A#1 long time $5, all night...

    • @MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV
      @MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks - just a little reminder stay off the political stuff and your comments will remain. I get a tad irritated with Yankies telling us how bad our country is. 35,000 people each year die to gun violence in the US. We love our gun laws coz it saves lives.

  • @berwickcomputers
    @berwickcomputers 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Nar the clutch is fucked" as Aussie as it gets

    • @MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV
      @MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ironically, it wasn't.......just overheated! :) . But the bigger issue was Alex's back which was F....ked!

  • @twopoke
    @twopoke 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid as always but I know where you guys went wrong..... Needed to take a tenere!

  • @No_one1776
    @No_one1776 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys are aesome. Glad you made. Sorry for your buddy getting all banged up.

  • @theslowroadhome
    @theslowroadhome 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great production. I really need to look at my spares kit and include a can of Campbells Soup... :-)

  • @scorsesefan91
    @scorsesefan91 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hell yeah dude! Fantastic journey.

  • @johne5854
    @johne5854 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hats off to you, brilliant ride.

  • @lovelessissimo
    @lovelessissimo ปีที่แล้ว

    Those flies would have done me in.

  • @leemski
    @leemski 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great ride through the desert! (Hm, Why so many flies there?)

  • @Pilusajaib
    @Pilusajaib 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just in time for dinner! Thank you

  • @jonascarlsson9826
    @jonascarlsson9826 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    ”...You’re either unconscious or dead” 😂

  • @tyronneshoelaces8843
    @tyronneshoelaces8843 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Heavy bikes in deep sand with 50-50 or 70-30 street biased tires is hell.
    My tires are the meanest street legal knobbies I could find and tho they make a world of difference its still hard enough. Florida sand can be like sugar. Good job guys, show the world us old farts still got it.

  • @vaughndrew852
    @vaughndrew852 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looking forward to see a De800 on this type of run

  • @mrcaboosevg6089
    @mrcaboosevg6089 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the UK don't get me wrong but there's no way in hell you could do something like this, even in mainland Europe you'd be hard pressed to find any wide open spaces to do this

  • @jgsadventures1673
    @jgsadventures1673 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great adventure loved seeing it

  • @koorimanadventures682
    @koorimanadventures682 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    love the video heading on my own adventure next week with my brother on owe drz 400 this will be owe first motorbike adventure

  • @s_lang8142
    @s_lang8142 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pure adventure thanks, for filming the good the bad and the ugly ! ! How the hell do you keep the camera batterys charged ??

  • @vincentnavea6999
    @vincentnavea6999 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm smazed at how you film your epic rides

  • @BHPBikesuk
    @BHPBikesuk 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You make me want to do some adventure riding... Loving your channel :D

  • @wheelieking333
    @wheelieking333 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    THOSE FLIES WOULD PISS ME OFF

  • @MaliDanny
    @MaliDanny 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another Great Vid, Thanks for sharing ;) , lookd like a great adventure

  • @MrAlanmcd
    @MrAlanmcd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please also consider referring to Finke as Aputula.. or Aputula-Finke until everyone catches up. Check Decolonization.

    • @MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV
      @MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes we are aware of that...unfortunately after the film was made. From now on Aputula is the correct name.

  • @MotoSly
    @MotoSly 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    love it! but i would go crazy on those flies....

  • @Motoreger
    @Motoreger 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Every time I watch footage from Australia, I see a lot of flies invading people's faces! How do you resist terror?

  • @Willy_Milano
    @Willy_Milano 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The flies, please tell me you didn't get flies like that all the way. I wanted to scream just by looking at you guys, can't imagine actually being there.

    • @Simon-eh5ez
      @Simon-eh5ez 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Come to northern sweden in summer. It is like that, but mosquitos, and about the double amount or so. ;)

  • @legghorn
    @legghorn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It's an old video, isn't it? from 2014?

    • @MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV
      @MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV  5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Yes. It was serialised and I've always wanted to stick it all together to have one complete record in one place. You'll notice I've placed the real first episode at the end of the video for those that want the background as to why we were there.

  • @MidCoastAdventures
    @MidCoastAdventures 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Top stuff! My Sunday night is complete 👍

  • @ThisTall
    @ThisTall 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LOVED it !!!

  • @ChilangoDios333
    @ChilangoDios333 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's crazy how these old geezers are hitting it hard still. where are all the youngins??

    • @Iron936
      @Iron936 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The youngins can't afford to do this boomer.

  • @michaeldemarillac9992
    @michaeldemarillac9992 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Somewhere out there is a naked Kangaroo with no fur, saying "Worth it".

  • @anthonyparisotto
    @anthonyparisotto 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid, thanks for sharing

  • @charliem5332
    @charliem5332 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This looks bloody good

  • @mototrailz
    @mototrailz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    fox titan...doesn't work...broken back & broken ribs...thanks i was about to buy one!

  • @anthonycavalliotis8736
    @anthonycavalliotis8736 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    He sure walks around pretty well for someone with a " Broken back ".

    • @MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV
      @MotorcycleAdventureDirtbikeTV  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are you a doctor Anthony? He had three fractures.

    • @anthonycavalliotis8736
      @anthonycavalliotis8736 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      We all have had fractures caused by riding bikes. Pain, discomfort and six weeks later allgood. Trust me when you break a bone or two you will know the difference, that part of your body ain't in the right place and a surgeon has to put it back together. Glad he healed up okay from his get off. A good video to watch. Nugget sure looks like the kind of man you would want with you in tough situation, overcome & carry on.

  • @GG18788
    @GG18788 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome!! Wish I can do it someday...

  • @joslyrasitrasitrabeh7825
    @joslyrasitrasitrabeh7825 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoy this awesome scenery adventure using bike,Australia is a very big country

  • @arthur.1986
    @arthur.1986 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "lets leave it to new zeland" hahahahahha

  • @TheTorkerman
    @TheTorkerman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve stayed at that same place in Alice, was very nice (and secure)

  • @Midnightpurpler34
    @Midnightpurpler34 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    nugget is the Australian Jarvis

  • @AmirSaleemShah
    @AmirSaleemShah 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this Guy looks like "David Devoto"

  • @IndiaJulietEcho
    @IndiaJulietEcho 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Make me wish I lived there in your beautiful country.

  • @MrXrssv1
    @MrXrssv1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Fantastic guys, what an adventure. Great video and editing, I've done the trip from Brisbane to Birdsville and conquered big red on my XR650L, off to Lightning Ridge this year. Keep up the awesome adventures

  • @Dowent
    @Dowent 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    When was this shot originaly? What a great adventure.

  • @lgnkounkou6070
    @lgnkounkou6070 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    those bikes really went through hell

  • @saudidirtbikechannel7538
    @saudidirtbikechannel7538 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great adventure

  • @__beer__
    @__beer__ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I need a top box likes nugget's

  • @northwesternadv1372
    @northwesternadv1372 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys need to keep your feet on the pegs! lol