Solo Adventure Trip in the Mountains
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A great 2-night overland trip on my Husqvarna 701 in the bush
Trip
Day1
Mansfield
Doughty Rd
Brocks Rd
Bluff Tk
Day 2
16 Mile Jeep Tk
Bindaree Rd
Clear Hills Tk
Circuit Rd
Black Landing Tk
Pineapple Flat
Burnt Top TK
Wabonga Tk
Whitfield
Lake Buffalo Whitfield Rd
SEC Access Tk
Goldie Spur Tk
Bikes- Husqvarna 701
#dkadv #adventureriding #camping #motocamping #victoriahighcountry #ADV #motorcyclecamping
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waoo. great. why don't you spokes rims converted to tubeless tyres ? like I did on rx3 bike.
Dr Rizwan Gohar form Pakistan
Hi Rizwan, definitely an option I’m looking into for the 701. Thanks for watching the trip mate 👍
Nice mate. Just started watching your vids. Just bought a 701 to do some trips on. Dandenong ranges based.
Another thing to keep in mind, if you had a patch repair kit, with the bike on its side you can pop the bead, pull the tube out, patch and put back in, all while still in the bike. PITA, but possible 👍
That’s a good tip mate. I have put a patch kit in my bags as a another redundancy. How are you liking the 701?
@@DKADV great so far. Much more capable than my big 990, which means I am more likely to get myself in trouble...haha.
Nice video, dirtbike paradise that looks like :)
Excellent video Dan. Really nice camerawork and post production. Yeah stock spanned is shit. Motion pro with 27mm adapter is the go. One other tool that is critical is the KTM spark plug remover. I hope you have one of those.
Your cooking puts me to shame. 👍
Come on mate, you spend plenty of time out there, you got have a good feed at camp. Show us your camp meal on your Flinders trip.
I picked up those tools also, thanks again for the tips.
Also went with a different fuel dongle option that does not affect the fuel range as much as the one you tested. Pick one up from fueldongle.es. They are based out of Spain.
Went for a burn on the weekend, and I noticed a difference on hill climbs. Very comfortable climbing in second gear and fule range was good.
@@DKADV OK.... I'll capture how lame my camp cooking is compared to your Gordon Ramsey flair. Fuel Dongle is interesting, Rex sent me a new one that has been tuned more for the 21 model 701.... but I haven't installed it yet and will do that when I get back from the Flinders.... It will be interesting to see the impact on economy. I'll let you know.
His cooking puts my cooking at home to shame, let alone while camping haha.
@@bazza8947 😅
That is the 2nd one of those OEM spanner i have seen snap on youtube videos. wonder how many have snapped not on camera? I always carry a large and small shifter, crude but spanner of last resort. Notwithstanding, another great Vid, keep them coming :)
Thanks Jo, it was very frustrating. Hopefully this vid helps 690/701 owners.
Good video DK. Great ride till that happened. I need to upgrade my rear tyre scanner on my 701 after seeing that. What is the blue rear prop you used, looks a good item. Cheers
Thanks again mate. I use the Rolling Mavericks trial jack. Lightweight and packs down small, it fits in my tool roll.
www.rollingmavericks.com/us/enduro-trail-jack.html
Another great watch. Great explanation of locations, direction and track conditions. Your 1st night didn't look very nice, but the next morning made up for it. Bummer re the flat tyre! That tool didn't look too flash, glad you got help. There are good people out there. Hope it all worked out for you. Keep up the great videos! 👍😁
Thanks Bob👍 yeah, that tool was very frustrating. There is so top country folk out there who are willing to help a fellow rider at the drop of a hat.
Thanks for the video mate, always love the scenery and tracks of high country that you really captured. Big thanks for also naming the tracks it really helps someone like myself who lives interstate plan a trip there at the end of the year. You also had some good knowledge of the degree of dificulty for each track, if you dont mind me asking where could find that information? Thanks again
Hi Jason, I'm glad you enjoyed this trip. I have spent a lot of time in the VIC HC over the years and the information I provide is from my learnings.
Below are some resources I like to use when I explore new areas.
1- Newtracs is a free 4wd desktop and app with up to date track information across Australia. The tracks are graded similar to how a ski run is graded.
newtracs.com
2- TH-cam is a great resource on a specific track. You will find the 4wd community has been there and someone has done a video on it.
3- Topo maps (Topographic) show contour lines and elevation. This is helpful as you can look at the map and work out how steep the areas are.
4- High County Paper map - Hema do a version that is great while you're on the track. I have one also on my wall for trip planning.
hemamaps.com/products/high-country-victoria-4wd-pack
@@DKADV thanks for that information - it's much appreciated
No worries mate, shoot me a message if you have any track questions for your HC trip.
Bugger. Couldn’t get the tyre bead loose??
I spent a bit of time on that stubborn tire. It was not coming off, very frustrating. Thanks for watching mate.
Awesome video gee that ride bought back a lot of memories we used ride all over those tracks 20 years ago gee we had a lot of fun riding up there. Don’t think the body could do it now especially on a Triumph Explorer. Ride safe buddy
Glad you enjoyed it, cheers
Certainly was a tuff track Dan. Good to see good country folk come to your rescue. I am sure the horse riders appreciated you shutting down the bike when you past them earlier, nice touch!
Thanks 👍
This is an outstanding and breathtakingly brilliant video on the Vic highlands. Love the new bike by the way. The smaller bikes seem so much better over this terrain and a lot more forgiving than the larger bikes. Makes you wonder about the quality of tools these days.
Many thanks! As you know i ride 90% off road and the smaller bike is so much more forgiving on this particular type of terrain. I absolutely love the 701 and have no regrets downsizing from the bigger adventure bike.
another great vid mate
Thanks Howard 👍
More gold!
Cheers Gary
Hey DK, awesome video... you present the best adventure bike content out there highlighting the great Vic High Country. Shame about your flat tyre but a real eye opener to what can happen out there. How many kms over the 2 nights did you do ?? Looking forward to your nex video, please keep them coming.. cheers Damo..
Hi Damo, sorry for the late reply mate. This trip was around 250/300km off road. If your bike has over 300km of fuel range, you can follow this route with ease.
Great videos and commentary, hoping to some of these tracks in the coming months once it dries out a bit. Love you composure and mind set about sitting it out and waiting for assistance. Keep up with videos great quality and reviews of the tracks.
Cheers Rodney, get out there and enjoy it mate. We have an epic backyard!! Thanks for your support🤙
Nice vid. Love the scenery of the high country. Interesting how you were describing hand signals to the 4wders... I've always only heard both as a motorbike rider and 4wder that you signal how many are behind you. That way, anyone along your group can signal. plus theyve already seen you so only care about how many they need to keep an eye for coming up.
Glad you enjoyed it! thanks for watching
Geez that country up there looks great.
The flat tyre sucks, not as much as that spanner. Thank's for good people.
Look after yourself, see you on the next one..
Thanks Dave, yeah that spanner sucked. There are some ripper people out there who will go out of there way to help others. It was very much appreciated.
Great clip mate, views were fantastic. Was it a horse shoe nail that done the damage? Be unusual to find a construction nail up there I’d imagine.
Hi Damien, thanks for watching mate. Now i think of it, i think your spot on with the nail coming from a horseshoe. In my frustration I did send it off into the bush!
Great tracks, commentary and awesome drone footage. Bugger re the tyre but hats off to people willing to help out.
Thanks mate. As you would know riding out there, a flat is only a matter of time. I don't like relying on someone to get me out, but I'm glad there are some great people who are willing to help if I get stuck. I'll keep an eye out for your T7 in the HC. Keep the vids coming, mate. I enjoy your trips.
Excellent video, great camera work and editing, not easy doing that camera work riding solo. Good little gear and food review as well. Shame about the flat tyre but a classic demonstration of why you carry what you carry on those trips and in that country.
Look forward to the next one 🤟😎🤘
Much appreciated brother.
Great ride DK. Awesome scenery, awesome videography, awesome tracks and riding. You could be a tour guide up in the Vic High country. Shame about the flat and that Bloody tool. I nearly had the same problem breaking the bead on my T7, but luckily I had a mate with a Dr650 on the ride with me, we balanced his whole bike on the side stand pressing down on the bead, it didn't break straight away, lots of WD40 and working around the rim, eventually it popped and we breathed a sigh of relief. So when I buy new tyres now, I install them myself at home, with 3 tyre levers, acting like a bead breaker. 2 outside ones pushing down to expose the bead, The middle one lifting up, to lever the bead over the safety bead on the rim, and lots of WD40. I did take a little chunk out of the old tyre, using this method, but nothing to stop it being used again. Its in my Yerranderie video, not the technique though, Unfortunately we were to stressed to record the Ordeal, maybe next time. 🤣 My flat was caused by too hard pressure and sharp rocks, went straight through the carcase. (Standard. Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR, very soft carcase.)
Thanks mate, I got the WD40 out on my flat also, but no luck. I like your idea about fitting your own tires, it would defiantly give you the peace of mind on your next flat. Do you balance them also?
@@DKADV No, haven't needed to balance them yet. The original weights on the spokes seem to do the job so far.
Very nice review Love those 701s.
Thanks for sharing stay safe Cheers
Thanks Barry👍the 701 is so good, i love it.
Great adventure and well done on the video Mate! Even with the trouble at the end, it looked like it was very enjoyable. Smart thing to just camp and sort things out rather than pushing luck. Great work and I am looking forward to more!
Cheers!
Thanks for watching the trip. Your spot on, finding a place to set up camp was a good call. It put me in a suitable headspace to solve the problem.
@@DKADV Much respect! A lot of folks would had done differently. Great teaching point in this video.
Cheers!
Very nice ride. I wish I would live in Australia 😁. Well done respecting the horses and riders 🦄🙏-
Thank you very much!
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Great vid! I was not expecting the misfortune at the end. I am impressed how you dealt with it. I would love to do some high country stuff but I have the 1200 version of your 800. It sounded like a good idea at the time but something in the 500-700 range would have been a wiser choice. You referred to the roads in the ski sense, a black road and a moderate road etc, are they real classifications or your own terminology brought about by experience. Is it possible to map a route that is big bike friendly? I’m not too spooked bu some ruts and stones just need to keep it sensible, particularly if I go alone. Thanks again for the vid. Really enjoy your stuff.
Hi Mick, thanks for watching. The mapping programs I use is (Hema Maps & Newtracs) they grade tracks the same way as a ski run. I like this system because it is easy to tell someone how difficult the track is.
Are you based in Australia? You can defiantly map your own tracks that are big bike-friendly. I highly recommend using newtracs.com/ as it has a free desktop map/app with a ski slope grading system that I use to plan trips. I find them to be very accurate as they update the track rating regularly.
@@DKADV thanks for the reply! I’m Aussie. Melbourne based. The high country is on my doorstep. I’ll check out newtracks, thanks! Keep up the great work and stay safe out there.
Great video Mate - thanks for sharing. What navigation program are you using and is it on your phone?
I run hema maps off my phone for my navigation.
Nice ride bar the tyre mishap. Have you considered carrying a can of puncher goo in the pressure can. Not sure how good they are? Cheers
I have see these around, might be a good one to try. Thanks for the idea Dazza
Hi abhi
Nice work mate.. lovely watch 👌🏻
Cheers brother, bummed to hear about your 1090 mate.
Another brilliant video!!
Thank you! Cheers!
I’m curious if these tyre seal products would of prevented the flat .I.e tyre seal
It was a big nail that got me. Would the tyre seal stop a nail?
@@DKADV I think that’s their claim. Just trying to find someone who has actually used these products
I do a lot of 4wd driving and use tyre plugs to get out of the poop… often you don’t need to take the tyre off. I can’t see why this wouldn’t work with a bike tyre? The plug kits don’t weigh much and pack down small.
Ah… I guess you’re not running tubeless. :)
Thanks for watching the trip mate, yeah running tubeless on the 701. Generally, have no issues doing a change of tubes. If i had the tools I have now we would have been back on the road that afternoon.