Thanks Noel, it is great to hear you are still enjoying the series after all this time, there are still a few more to come in this one. As always thanks for watching.
@@freewayproject Also Those photos are incredible man - you captured multiple layers of formations beyond the front mountain range. Even impressive how you managed to pick out all those rugged ridges and peaks despite the layered landscape, while moving through the terrain at speed.
There's a turnoff leading to the village below, with a road continuing to the pass. Beyond that is an intense double track to the Zanskar River, with Lingshed village perched above. I walkedd from Lamayuru to Padum over 8 brutal but amazing days, two weeks ago. Epic, tough country. Getting an itch to go back again the winters. Also Your keen eye for geological formations while biking is seriously underrated. Those castle-like structures you spotted at Sirsir La Pass are part of an ancient village trail. It connects a northern Ladakh village to Sirsir La and beyond, these were all old hiking routes.
Thanks for the all the information, I love learning this kind of stuff. That sounds like an awesome thu hike, I have not done one for a while. I felt the altitude when walking off the bike, I can only imagine how that would of been hiking up some of those steep trails, as you said brutal It was an incredible place to ride and explore so many unique formations. I hope you enjoy the rest of the series, thanks for watching.
@@freewayproject Also Those photos are incredible man - you captured multiple layers of formations beyond the front mountain range. Even impressive how you managed to pick out all those rugged ridges and peaks despite the layered landscape, while moving through the terrain at speed.
I've been leaving this episode aside during my busy weekend. Remember pulling into a station for fuel in '83 and there was only air in the tank, the engine just stopped automatically as I reached the pump. Another time I was not so lucky when someone pulled the fuel line off and drained the tank leaving me a 10km push home. The scenery there is just stunning. Think it's time you developed a set of rear view eyes.
As always thank you for the support mate. Yer I wasn't too keen on having to push the bike along the road after a long day on the bike so it was good to make it. yer the landscapes are so unique, the 2 spots I missed on the way in were probably the best 2 spot so far on this journey. Normally I do look right around when I have camera out, but the view in front on the way in was that good it was all I could look at.
@@freewayproject Had a similar problem rabbit hunting a few years back. We got into a section of a big farm one night. We ended up driving in circles all night long as we couldn't see the exit until the sun came up. No reason to panic as there were still plenty of rabbits and we had plenty of ammo.
Thanks mate, yer the landscapes are so unique, the 2 spots I missed on the way in were probably the best 2 spot so far on this journey Thanks for watching
Unbelievably beautiful! Those were some rough tracks and it looked like the Himalayan was taking them well. Riding this is on my bucket list, and I am more inspired every video in this series I watch.
Yer the landscapes are so unique, the 2 spots I missed on the way in were probably the best 2 spot so far on this journey. I am going to do a video on being a first timer riding in the area, what I learnt and some information that might help others thinking about riding in this area. As always thanks for watching Terry.
I love to wait till the end for the photos. That brings a huge smile on my face. I love how you use music in your vlogs as well as how you narrate the journey. Great Job.
Hey Joe. Another epic ride after NZ & Aus. Isn't it off-season up in Leh/Ladakh with winter setting in? (Nov-June) Do you publish gpix files of your rides?
@@willryu2773 Yes it is coming into winter now. It take me a long time to edit each episode (up to a week) so although the first few are at the time of the ride the rest come out after, most episodes happen over one or two days where as I upload one episode a week. I don't record my rides, but I am doing a video at the end of the series about riding the area for the first time, what I learn and some information that might help people who are thinking about riding in the region.
@freewayproject Be safe. We look forward to your videos and your videos has my wife thinking of going there. Wonder if the Himalayan is capable of carrying two people?
Hi Joe. I had to laugh by your closing remark at the end of the last episode, and tried to think how I would have felt after that long, sometimes steep descent into the valley, and then be told the road is blocked and yes, you’ve got to go all the way back. What’s really inspiring is how you just take it all in your stride and then seek another way, or as an opportunity to retrace what was an epic road. And as we saw, even going back and viewing the path from a different direction gives a new view of the landscape. Truly magical!
It was one of the most incredible tracks to ride, there was a moment while riding it that this feeling came over me, I was going to try and explain it share it, but I just could not put it into words so that one I kept just for myself. When stuff like getting turned around happens I always think it is the journey not the destination, I didn't really even have a destination that day and it's what makes it an adventure, not knowing what is going to happen. Thanks again for watching, I hope you enjoy the rest of the series.
Most people will never see this countryside. You've seen some parts twice!!! (Due to the closed roads.) You are so lucky...and thanks for sharing your adventure.
Yes, I was actually happy riding back down that track as I could take I'm more of those valleys mountains, pass, and I ended up seeing stuff I missed the first time. It is an incredible place to ride and explore. Thanks for watching.
haha, well I ride well within my ability on these journeys as I am riding solo with all the camera gear. I have spent time on a dirt bike which does help when getting to tracks that are a little rougher. As always It's great to hear you enjoyed the episode, thanks for watching.
Joe, you've risen to the top of the pile of India-Himalayan adventure motovloggers in my book! Taking the time to really show those mountains, wow, epic! That light was absolutely perfect.
Thanks mate, it's always great to hear you enjoyed the episode. Normally I don't get the best time of day to get photos but this time it wasn't too bad at all. Thanks for watching.
It is an incredible place to ride and explore, the landscapes are so unique, the 2 spots I missed on the way in were probably the best 2 spot so far on this journey. Once I spotted that they had Indian short cuts now I see them everywhere haha. Thanks for watching.
As Pippa said,lovely way to end the week with a wee dram in hand watching the most amazing landscape imaginable and with you guiding us. Blown away from this episode. As always,much appreciated ✨
Yes the 2 places I didn't turn around to look at on the way in, where probably the 2 that have blown me away the most, had to describe. As always thanks for watching Geoff.
Got your nifty U turn. Cleverly executed!! Still love all the bridges. Fabulous filming Joe. Brings back so many memories. I did the Zanskar loop in the opposite direction, heading off from Cargill. Thanks and cheers Annie 🐧
Using the slop of a bank to basically get speed to revers. You can do the same thing using your suspension and brakes, so go froward brake hard the suspension compresses, release the brakes as the suspension decompresses and that will push the bike backwards. I may not be done with Zanskar just yet. As always thanks for watching.
yes lesson learnt JB, I won't get a landslide to turn me around every time I don't. The 2 spots I missed on the way in were probably the best 2 spots so far on this journey. As always thanks for watching.
I’m glad you turned around. Stunning. I remember getting excited about watching the Leyland brothers episodes as a kid. You remind me of that. Thanks Joe
Yes I did have a wry smile when seeing the first spot I missed on the way in by not turning around, thinking well something that may seem a little disappointing has brought something even better. I remember there old I think red land rover defender asa a kid, I thought it was the coolest 4WD because of the places it had gone. Thanks for watching.
19:30 i was wondering how you missed out on the usual end-of-day recap from the hotel room, after you came back from the petrol run. This explains it! It did look like a really tiring day on some really gnarly roads. This seemed like a well deserved break! As always, loved this episode as well, looking forward to the next one!
Well actually I did do a recap to camera, but I filed the clip in the wrong folder and found it the day after I uploaded it, but in the clip you could see I was pretty trashed. Yes the day was over 2 episode as it was so long. It's great to hear you're enjoying the series, thanks for watching
@@freewayproject yea much different than these ones here, much greener per se. U can explore Sikkim as well on your bike and a few other NE states that lies on the Eastern Indian Himalayas. Some great vistas in Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. Not many foreign vloggers on YTube that hv explored those areas. So u will get some brilliant content and excellent coverage out there.
This is soothing content. The mountains, rivers and the perfect amount of narration. Sweet. Making my itenary for a trip next year inspired by this series.
It's great to hear you are enjoying the series, it is an incredible place to ride and explore, I am sure you won't regret it if you come. I am doing a video at the end of the series about riding the area for the first time, what I learn and some information that might help people who are thinking about riding in the region. Thanks for watching .
Thanks mate, yer the landscapes are so unique, the 2 spots I missed on the way in were probably the best 2 spot so far on this journey, as always thanks for watching.
Encore des paysages incroyables cela me fait vraiment rêver un grand merci, j'ai hâte de voir la suite et en attendant je vais sauter sur mon Himalayan 450 😁 ! Grand ✌️à vous de la France
Merci mon pote, oui les 2 paysages que j'ai manqués à l'aller étaient probablement les 2 plus beaux paysages de ce voyage jusqu'à présent. Amuse-toi bien en explorant, merci d'avoir regardé
@@peakrider4886 I intend to get there in the future, I have ridden a bicycle in France, Italy, Germany and Switzerland I saw so many trails. I can't wait to come.
@@freewayproject that will be a great adventure. I have Go Pro footage from my trip in August where I did England to South of France. Hoping to edit it together to make a video.
Joe and another great episode would think something so barren could look so beautiful amazing scenery and they seem to be random spots when working on the road in the middle of nowhere where amazing how they just seem to make things work Thanks Dave
Hello, thank you for the new excitement. It's a truly amazing view, no words needed. I ride a 411, but the 450 seems to have better fuel economy. I'm looking forward to the next episode, so take care.
Thanks mate, it's great to hear you enjoyed the episode, the 450 has a 17L tank where the 411 has a 15L tank so may get a little further. Thanks for watching.
Hi Joe ! 😆 the man of adventure in this land it's great to be in the middle of these mountains this country is full of magnificent mountains 🙏and good luckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk 👍👍
yer the landscapes are so unique, the 2 spots I missed on the way in were probably the best 2 spot so far on this journey. As always Neil thanks for watching.
Some really incredible landscape Joe, for a time there I thought I was on the NASA channel watching the footage from the rovers on Mars. Just the immensity of it all would humble anyone and without actually being there you did an amazing job with your footage. Can you get a drone up anywhere on these incredible structures or is it just too difficult? Brilliant Joe, just brilliant.
Thanks mate, yes the landscape I missed when I turned around was insane. There are a lot of limitation on drones here due to the military (you are not allow to film the military bases, that's why none have appear) not bases in this area but there are restrictions on high and locations, I'll like to come back so I am trying to stick with in all there rules. Thanks for watching.
Thanks mate, it's great to hear you enjoyed the episode. It was an incredible track to ride and explore, I hope you enjoy the rest of the series, thanks for watching.
It's great to hear you are enjoying the series, it has been an incredible place to ride and explore as you know. I hope you enjoy the rest of the series, thanks for watching.
I swear Joe either you were stalking us, or vice versa. That Amchi 'hotel' at the 13:43 mark that you stayed at, we stopped at for pizza(very good too!), overlooking the monastery. We too backtracked the entire way from Zanskar. Funny world at times :)
That place being right in front of you has you ride in made it an easy decision for me to stop. I did not try the pizza I was too tired haha, but good spot. Thanks again for watching.
That route through those mountains has to be one of the most stunning dare. I say it, in the world, well at least one of the most stunning I have seen. Thanks for watching.
It was an amazing track to ride, so many unique landscapes. it's great to hear you enjoyed the episode, I hope you enjoy the rest of the series, thanks for watching.
Yes going back was like a different track. The 2 spots I missed on the way in were probably the best 2 spot so far on this journey. As always Neil thanks for watching.
Yes so much dirt, as the low point up here is around 3500m (11482ft) everything going up from there, there are very few plants that will grow. It does make for a unique landscape. As always thanks for watching.
Thanks mate, it's great to hear you are enjoying the series. yes the 450 Himi is doing a great job, perfect for this kind of riding, so yes the perfect name for the bike. Thanks for watching.
Thank you Joe, so I can live vicariously through your rides. Been a rough few weeks. Ride on and wow just wow! I love the earth tones...Take care :) Oh and ride those switchbacks
Hi Joe, Edge of the world type riding and not a soul in sight. I felt for you when you had fuel anxiety with less than half a tank! I get that here in country Victoria!! I imagine the roads get a real hammering in the snow melt season. Those road crews are doing an incredible job!
Yes it is an amazing place to ride through and not seeing other people make it feel even more special somehow. Yer after a long day riding I didn't want to have to push the bike along the road side for hours haha. yes the road crews have a lot of work to do early in spring each year. You can see from the one road that had not been touched how quickly they deteriorate. Thanks for watching.
Absolutely loved your videos ! Your insights on hidden gems and local cultures really inspire me ❤. Can't wait to explore those destinations. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks mate, it's great to hear you are enjoying the series. It is an amazing place to ride and explore if you ever get the chance. Thanks for watching.
Yes the Himalayan has been basically the idea bike for this type of riding, it really does feel like it was design for this place. Thanks mate, it's great to hear you enjoyed the episode.
Hi Joe, I can’t believe the landscape and how different it is go around the corner and it’s different again absolutely beautiful country anyway enjoy your video once again stay safe and enjoy Cliff from Logan City, Queensland, Australia. 🇦🇺 I’m on the big island 🏝️
Yes that the most striking thing, around a corner or over a pass you come to a completely different landscape, I just have to remember to turn around haha. as always thanks for watching.
Everything about this series is superb. The videograhy, the photography, the narration, the bike, Joe's riding. Oh, and THE LOCATIONS. The Himmy 450 seems to devour all challenges thrown at it. Joe, I know you will do a review of the bike but can you please also include a road map showing exactly where you went? Best wishes.
Thanks Jai, it's great to hear you are enjoying the series. It is an amazing place to ride and explore. I am going to do a video on being a first timer riding in the area, what I learnt and some information that maybe helpful and on that I'll go over where I went.
Thanks mate, yer that landscape is so unique, the 2 spots I missed on the way in were probably the best to spot so far on this journey. Thanks for watching.
Friday nights are becoming a ritual where I chill in my study with a cold drink and watch this week's episode. This week, I found myself saying "holy f*&k!' a lot and calling the missus in to check out the scenery. You style of presentation is so relaxed, but of such high quality. I'm amazed that you don't have a following to rival Itchy Boots because I find your stuff eminently more watchable. The rock formations this week a reminder of the power of erosion and continental drift 😳
Thanks mate, yer the landscapes are so unique, the 2 spots I missed on the way in were probably the best to spot so far on this journey. TH-cam is a lot different now than say 2018 when Itchy was growing (she has done epic, made it happen when no one else was, so good to see). Back then when people searched for this kind of content a channels video may come up one in ever 4 or 5 searches or suggestions, with so much more content now being uploaded, it is now one in every 80 - 100 searches or suggestions, so it a lot harder to get in front of people, but it is what it is. I am enjoying going on these journey's exploring, filming them and editing the episodes so it's all good. In the next episode there is another different example of carving up mountains and making valleys. Thanks for watching.
Oh man,... I'm hooked 💯% because of your "down to earth style" Sooo relaxing "anti-hero-travel-infotaine ment" compared to most of the motovloggers out there 👍✌️
Thanks mate, it's great to hear you are enjoying the series, there are still more episode to come, it is an incredible place to ride and explore, thanks for watching
Thanks Joe, as always a great way to start the weekend. The bike sure looks to be holding up well on those rocky tracks. Do you have a translator app to communicate with locals or getting by with hand signals etc?
Thank you for the support, it is greatly appreciated and will help me continue to create these. yes the bike is doing an great job up here, one would think it was design for these conditions 😂 but all jokes aside, it has been Flawless. As a Foreigner, you can't get sim-card that will work in the region, and i couldn't work out how to download the language offline. But I had not issues at all. Fuel I point to the tank, food I point to my mouth, accommodation I put my hands together and rest my head on them and always approach with a big smile. It's only the very small villages that you might not get anyone who can speak English, but places they can and if you need something, someone else has needed it previously so they seem to work out what you need.
As usual, fantastic. Thank you for sharing. Do you ever worry about breaking down in the middle of nowhere? What would you do if that did happen? (Too far to walk out ! ) Are you running the factory tires? Any good? How is the bike going? From New Zealand. 20/10.
Thanks mate, no I don't worry about breaking down. It's not too far to walk out, I went through a few villages so it would only be a day or maybe 2 walk. I have done several through hikes that lasted weeks, I carry enough food and water to be able to last a week. I also have an emergency beacon, just as a back up. Yes everything on the bike is factory, the stock tyres are surprisingly doing a fine jog, if it was muddy or really step I'd want something with a more aggressive tread. The bike has been great, I am doing a review of the bike at the end of the series. Thanks for watching.
Have seen a lot of motorcycle travel logs in the Himalayas... this one is far and away the best one ! Figure you are going to need an upgraded motorcycle when you get back home.
Thanks mate, it's great to hear you are enjoying the series. I bought my Himalayan 411 second hand as that is all I could afford so it may take a while until the new version start selling second hand, but it is the ideal bike.
I like the thing that you keep footages in your video where you are slow specially at turning and on unpaved roads which gives idea about the steepness of the road . More over while turning motorcycle head and Camera make certain angle ,you hold that position bit longer perfect for narration Great job
yer the landscapes are so unique, the 2 spots I missed on the way in were probably the best 2 spot so far on this journey. As always thanks for watching Ralf.
not even some so called big indian TH-camrs didnt dare to come to any other route than usual........you....being a foreigner.......went to the OFFroads not a single those guys even attempted....KUDOS TO YOU BRO. also loved the into ROAM HIMALAYAS in 3D in perfect backgrounds. Good job sir
Thanks mate, it's great to hear you enjoyed the episode. Well as long as everybody is riding within their ability when riding solo in more remote places (to stay safe), I ride dirt bikes so I am used to this kind of terrain and I also ride well inside my abilities. Thanks for watching.
Another epic episode Joe, absolutely stunning scenery. I’m sure you’ve considered it but why don’t you carry fuel bladders, would have been great to see you fully explore that washed out road.
Thanks Mark, as always it's great to hear you enjoyed this episode. The bike has a range of 450km so that's good enough, with limited weight allowance on the plane was also a restriction on the amount of gear I could take. The track itself about 3 switchbacks down had washout that caused a trench across it about 2feet wide and deep. so I wasn't going to get through with this bike. I found out afterwards that track wasn't passable anyway, there was another trail for hikers nearby but again not passable on a bike, just the luck of the draw, I am sure a couple of weeks before or after and I would have gotten through. thanks again for watching
Little factoid I was told. Before India crashed into Asia there was a narrow sea and meandering rivers drained the land. When the collision happened (or should I say started, as it's still happening) the land pushed up. But the rivers eroded at the same rate. The mountains rose between the rivers. So rather than having the straight rivers typical of mountains, they have meandering rivers as though there was still a floodplain, but they're at the bottoms of some of the deepest river valleys on earth
Hello Joe! I have been enjoying this series so much and have been sharing them with my son Erik as he loves photography. Thank You. How do you like the RE 450? I am considering buying one. Seems like it is doing the job for you.
It's great to hear you are enjoying the series Jeff, it is both an amazing place to ride and an incredible place to take photos, the place just keeps delivering day after day. I am going to do a video at the end of the series on the bike and how I found it, yes it does the job very well, if this is the kind of riding your looking at then it's almost as if it was built specifically for here 😉 Thanks for watching.
Thanks mate, it's great to hear you are enjoying the series. The function of the brakes is fine, just a little noisey until I get it cleaned up, which won't be until I get it back to Delhi.
Amazing as always! I had to watch this episode twice, back to back. Just making sure I haven't overlooked another epic view 😊😊. I really like your approach to travelling: where the road lead, there's only one way to find out 👍👍 ... That being said, do you care to share map info about this trip? I would like to go and say for myself, but don't have the time to follow each track that presents itself 😊
The 2 spots I missed on the way in are probably the to best I have seen on this trip, mind-blowing. I am going to do a video at the end of the series about being a first timer riding in the area, what I have learnt and information that might help others who are thinking of riding in the area. I didn't record where I went but will endeavour to put something together. Again thanks for your support and thanks for watching.
Thanks Al, it's great to hear you are enjoying the series. As mention at the start of the first episode, Royal Enfield lent me the bike for the trip which I am very grateful for as I would not have been able to do it other wise.
Hello Joe, another great video as always, one question on this round, do you ever miss camping in these remote areas, I think that would be pretty cool to camp along these remote roads, enjoy your video buddy. Take care. We’ll wait for the next Rob US.
Thanks mate, it would be good to camp but from the information I had there weren't as many places you could camp, well it was a little unclear, there is a lot of military presence up here (I have not shown this as it is illegal to film there bases) due to the issues with the board to China and also Pakistan. So I couldn't get any solid information, I have seen some camp spots, so next time I'll do more research and might bring a tent, I had very little time to prepare for this trip. Accommodation can be super cheap here, I have paid $4AUD ($2.60USD) for one night here.
looking for videos of the new Himalayan 450 found this gems, l really like the content, the musid the edit, please keep up... in other hand is me or this bike already need a valve ajustment, when he started the valves sound really loud, l lmage when the oil is hot the sound stops. My himalayan 411 is similar is rough at the beginning then the engine is smoth when is warm enough
Thanks mate, it's great to hear you are enjoying the series.I haven't notice the sound, it could actually be the audio equipment, I have a new mic setup (still trying to work out the best way to capture the sound of the bike and what happening when I ride but with out the wind noise. The system I used here had bluetooth to the mic which can take from 2 second to 15 second to connect, the audio comes from the camera as first before it connects and that is a lot louder and a tinnier sound, when it connect to the mic it closer to a normal sound. So this series might not be the best to judge the sound from, hopefully I can find a better solution for the next series. Thanks for watching.
Thats spooky i was just thinking that i sometimes stop and take pics of where ive been theen you mention it ......words fail at what views your seeing.........sometimes i see sleeping dinasours with finned backs in those mountains mmmm time for a brew🤌👌👌
Yes the ridges at the top are very dinosaur like. The 2 spots I missed on the way in are probably the best 2 I have seen here so far, mind-blowing. As always thanks for watching David.
Hi Joe, I am surprised that with as much travel as you do and these distances, you don't carry a fuel bladder or can. Do you ever carry one with you on these rides? Thanks and great videos my friend!
I Australia on my bike I have 2 jerry cans as the distances are so far in parts between fuel. In the Ladakh region, there wasn't a stretch more than 200km without a fuel station and the bike does over 450km, also you can get fuel in the small villages if you ask. My issue was more I didn't want to be pushing the bike after a long day riding. My flight over was super cheap and I only had 20kg checked in baggage (so helmet, boots, panniers back bag, spares tools cloths etc) There were quite a few thing I may have taken but couldn't like a full bladder. Anyway running out of fuel would have just been part of the adventure and problem let to some interesting experience, remember it's not an adventure until something goes wrong. I hope you enjoyed the episode.
Riding those road it feels totally safe and I am riding well within my ability, not the kind of places to test your limits alone. As always thanks for watching.
@freewayproject Your riding skills are excellent and you are sensible but machines break. It just looked a long walk to help. But you are young and any walk around there would give amazing photo opportunities. Life is full of risk and I am guilty of enjoying your videos more and more.
Love catching a glimpse of your speedo, gives a great aspect when your navigating them side tracks. The camera stability is spot on, did look to see if you mention what your using, is it a latest gopro ? Those still shots at the end are some of the best. Look foward to the next installment 🦘
Apparently I have a lot of speedo trackers haha. If I am filming I'll normally slow down and focus on getting the shot, also the speed limits hear a very low in most places 40 50 and 60kph. See if you can spot the exception in the next episode haha. as always thanks for watching.
My five year old son during this episode: Where is he? Where is he riding? Why he in the Red place? What are those Red things?(Mountains) Why there are no people? Why he the only one? Then when you entered a town “hey some people live there, everyone lives there!”
Hi Joe, thanks for the awesome videos. Can you please tell me what your main filming camera is? I’m sure I saw an episode showing that but can’t find it now. Thanks again!
Hi, for the footage from the bike I am using a DJI Osmo action, for all other filming I am using a Sony A7SIII, for taking photos I am using an old Sony A7RIII from 2017. Thanks for watching
@ Thank you very much for that. Appreciate you letting me know. Still can’t believe they’re putting fresh bitumen down in those remote areas of the Himalayan’s!
It is an amazing place to ride and explore, definitely worth the journey to get here. The prints that appear at the end of each episode I will put on the website hopefully before the end of the series, if there is an image in particular that you have seen and it's not there just let me know and I'll put it up. www.joeryan.store thanks for watching
Thanks mate, it's great to hear you enjoyed the episode. I was there in August. June, July is peak season up there, September is apparently still good and you normally don't see anyone but it can get cold and could get early snow. The only issue with August is the monsoon further down near Manali, they actually had flooding days after I got through there.
Another excellent episode Joe, you must have a worrying feeling in the guts when you cannot find a petrol station luckily you always make it there. how many litres in a tank?
Thanks mate, it's always great to know you enjoyed the episode. Oh it nor really a worrying feeling, it more I was not keen at the thought of having to push a motorbike along the side of the road for hours after riding all day. The new version has 17L the old version had a 15 L tank. Thanks for watching.
As always Joe, great content... really enjoying the series. Quick question, for long distance ADV use? lets say a 3,000 mile adventure, consisting of 1,000 road miles to get to start, followed by 1,000 miles of twin track trails, then another 1,000 miles back home, what would you pick? The new Himmy 452 or the outgoing Himmy 411? I am looking for a bike for exactly that kind of trip (probably 2 trips like that a year). I can get a Himmy 452 new for £5,200 (UK) and a new Himmy 411 for £3,800. Wondered which you would take on that type of trip if you had to buy one for those prices. Thanks Joe, and keep up the content, truly first class mate!
Thanks mate, it's great to hear you are enjoying the series. Both will be find doing that sort of trip. On the road the 450 has that 6th gear so sits a little more comfortable, saying that I spent 4 days doing 1000km (620miles) a day at 110kph (70mph) and had no issue. I found the 450 seat a bit more comfortable than the 411 but again those 4 days on the 411 was doable. where the 450 really steps it up is off road so if you want to push hard through rough more technical tracks that's where it stands out, but if your not trying to ride trails like you would on a dirt bike then the 411 will get through that kind of terrain, you just do it at a lower speed (so it depends on your skill level on technical tracks). My 411 has done 50,000km with no issue, the 450 might be the same but I have not ridden one that far. By the sounds of it you don't need the extra ability of the 450 off road if it is twin track, but if you're going to push it through there then it could come in handy if you hit rough sections at speed (the suspension is the biggest improvement on the bike). It just depends if the extra cost is going to be worth it to you. Hope that helps
@@freewayproject Many thanks for taking the time to reply Joe. It was watching your 20,000KM and 40,000KM reviews that put the 411 back on my radar. Reading your response has made me realise the question I really wanted to ask, which is about "manageability" off road. As I will be solo in some reasonably remote areas when off road, so I need a bike that will reduce my chances of getting in trouble in the first place (e.g. I find the T7 tall and tippy, and can see me dropping it more easily) and that i can pick up when it (inevitably) does end up on the deck. Would there be much between the 450 and 411 in that regard Joe? It sounds like the 450 could be worth the extra (for the road miles), but not if it is significantly more top heavy / difficult to pick up in remote solo situation. All the best mate.
hey joe , its me again ... made it this far of your series ... once again good filming , nice content , goos clicks , enjoying . another ep another cmnt mate - name the software you are using as your gps ... it doesnt look like google map right ! enlight the noob here .
it's great to hear you are still enjoying the series. I'll use google if commuting in build up areas (so not in the Ladakh region) I am using GaiaGPS, the reasons, well one you can't get a wifi internet signal to a phone up here as a foreigner (I'll explain in an upcoming video about riding in the Himalayas for the first time, what I learnt) so you need something with offline maps, the other reason I use it is out of the ones I have tried the user interface is by far the most intuitive and easiest to use. I hope that helps.
Joe ,I can't begin to tell you how much I look forward to your episodes. Stunning scenery, great commentary.
Thanks Noel, it is great to hear you are still enjoying the series after all this time, there are still a few more to come in this one.
As always thanks for watching.
@@freewayproject Also Those photos are incredible man - you captured multiple layers of formations beyond the front mountain range. Even impressive how you managed to pick out all those rugged ridges and peaks despite the layered landscape, while moving through the terrain at speed.
This India series has been so good.
Thanks mate, it's great to hear you are enjoying the series. Thanks for watching.
There's a turnoff leading to the village below, with a road continuing to the pass. Beyond that is an intense double track to the Zanskar River, with Lingshed village perched above. I walkedd from Lamayuru to Padum over 8 brutal but amazing days, two weeks ago. Epic, tough country. Getting an itch to go back again the winters.
Also Your keen eye for geological formations while biking is seriously underrated. Those castle-like structures you spotted at Sirsir La Pass are part of an ancient village trail. It connects a northern Ladakh village to Sirsir La and beyond, these were all old hiking routes.
Thanks for the all the information, I love learning this kind of stuff. That sounds like an awesome thu hike, I have not done one for a while. I felt the altitude when walking off the bike, I can only imagine how that would of been hiking up some of those steep trails, as you said brutal
It was an incredible place to ride and explore so many unique formations.
I hope you enjoy the rest of the series, thanks for watching.
@@freewayproject Also Those photos are incredible man - you captured multiple layers of formations beyond the front mountain range. Even impressive how you managed to pick out all those rugged ridges and peaks despite the layered landscape, while moving through the terrain at speed.
I've been leaving this episode aside during my busy weekend. Remember pulling into a station for fuel in '83 and there was only air in the tank, the engine just stopped automatically as I reached the pump. Another time I was not so lucky when someone pulled the fuel line off and drained the tank leaving me a 10km push home.
The scenery there is just stunning. Think it's time you developed a set of rear view eyes.
As always thank you for the support mate. Yer I wasn't too keen on having to push the bike along the road after a long day on the bike so it was good to make it.
yer the landscapes are so unique, the 2 spots I missed on the way in were probably the best 2 spot so far on this journey. Normally I do look right around when I have camera out, but the view in front on the way in was that good it was all I could look at.
@@freewayproject Had a similar problem rabbit hunting a few years back. We got into a section of a big farm one night. We ended up driving in circles all night long as we couldn't see the exit until the sun came up. No reason to panic as there were still plenty of rabbits and we had plenty of ammo.
each episode better than the other , each landscape seemingly surreal than the other . just ridiculously stunning.
Thanks mate, yer the landscapes are so unique, the 2 spots I missed on the way in were probably the best 2 spot so far on this journey
Thanks for watching
Unbelievably beautiful! Those were some rough tracks and it looked like the Himalayan was taking them well. Riding this is on my bucket list, and I am more inspired every video in this series I watch.
Yer the landscapes are so unique, the 2 spots I missed on the way in were probably the best 2 spot so far on this journey. I am going to do a video on being a first timer riding in the area, what I learnt and some information that might help others thinking about riding in this area.
As always thanks for watching Terry.
@@freewayproject some tips would be great, thank you!
I love to wait till the end for the photos. That brings a huge smile on my face. I love how you use music in your vlogs as well as how you narrate the journey. Great Job.
Thanks mate, it's great to hear you are enjoying the series. There are still more to come. Thanks for watching.
Hey Joe. Another epic ride after NZ & Aus.
Isn't it off-season up in Leh/Ladakh with winter setting in? (Nov-June)
Do you publish gpix files of your rides?
@@willryu2773 Yes it is coming into winter now. It take me a long time to edit each episode (up to a week) so although the first few are at the time of the ride the rest come out after, most episodes happen over one or two days where as I upload one episode a week.
I don't record my rides, but I am doing a video at the end of the series about riding the area for the first time, what I learn and some information that might help people who are thinking about riding in the region.
@freewayproject Be safe. We look forward to your videos and your videos has my wife thinking of going there.
Wonder if the Himalayan is capable of carrying two people?
@@willryu2773 yes I have had 2 people on the old 411, so the 450 will be fine with 2 people.
Thanks
Thank you for the support it is greatly appreciated and helps me create more. I hope you enjoy the rest of the series.
Hi Joe. I had to laugh by your closing remark at the end of the last episode, and tried to think how I would have felt after that long, sometimes steep descent into the valley, and then be told the road is blocked and yes, you’ve got to go all the way back. What’s really inspiring is how you just take it all in your stride and then seek another way, or as an opportunity to retrace what was an epic road. And as we saw, even going back and viewing the path from a different direction gives a new view of the landscape. Truly magical!
It was one of the most incredible tracks to ride, there was a moment while riding it that this feeling came over me, I was going to try and explain it share it, but I just could not put it into words so that one I kept just for myself.
When stuff like getting turned around happens I always think it is the journey not the destination, I didn't really even have a destination that day and it's what makes it an adventure, not knowing what is going to happen.
Thanks again for watching, I hope you enjoy the rest of the series.
Most people will never see this countryside. You've seen some parts twice!!! (Due to the closed roads.) You are so lucky...and thanks for sharing your adventure.
Yes, I was actually happy riding back down that track as I could take I'm more of those valleys mountains, pass, and I ended up seeing stuff I missed the first time. It is an incredible place to ride and explore. Thanks for watching.
no traffic , no signal lights, no traffic cops. just miles after miles of unbridled riding in fantasy land . !!! life's good Joe ! 👏👏
You put that into worlds perfectly, I can't add to that. Thanks for watching, I hope you enjoy the rest of the series.
You called that road fun ! I would have said challenging . You did well to navigate it as good as you did . 👍 thanx for taking us along .
haha, well I ride well within my ability on these journeys as I am riding solo with all the camera gear. I have spent time on a dirt bike which does help when getting to tracks that are a little rougher.
As always It's great to hear you enjoyed the episode, thanks for watching.
Truly unchartered ! That satisfaction when you reach the fuel station :D You added some thriller there.
Yes always good to get there and not have to push the bike haha. I hope you enjoyed the episode.
Joe, you've risen to the top of the pile of India-Himalayan adventure motovloggers in my book! Taking the time to really show those mountains, wow, epic! That light was absolutely perfect.
Thanks mate, it's always great to hear you enjoyed the episode. Normally I don't get the best time of day to get photos but this time it wasn't too bad at all. Thanks for watching.
Mind blowing riding and scenery. Love the Indian short cuts.
It is an incredible place to ride and explore, the landscapes are so unique, the 2 spots I missed on the way in were probably the best 2 spot so far on this journey.
Once I spotted that they had Indian short cuts now I see them everywhere haha.
Thanks for watching.
As Pippa said,lovely way to end the week with a wee dram in hand watching the most amazing landscape imaginable and with you guiding us.
Blown away from this episode.
As always,much appreciated ✨
Yes the 2 places I didn't turn around to look at on the way in, where probably the 2 that have blown me away the most, had to describe.
As always thanks for watching Geoff.
Amazing scenery and your photos are beautiful. Great episode Joe
Thanks, yes I think the 2 spots I missed on the way in were to 2 best I've seen here.
As always thanks for watching.
Got your nifty U turn. Cleverly executed!! Still love all the bridges. Fabulous filming Joe. Brings back so many memories. I did the Zanskar loop in the opposite direction, heading off from Cargill.
Thanks and cheers
Annie 🐧
Using the slop of a bank to basically get speed to revers. You can do the same thing using your suspension and brakes, so go froward brake hard the suspension compresses, release the brakes as the suspension decompresses and that will push the bike backwards.
I may not be done with Zanskar just yet.
As always thanks for watching.
It only gets better episode after episode. Reliving my own adventure through your video's. I do love them!
Thanks Martin, it's great to hear you are enjoying the series. Thanks for watching.
Don't forget to look behind you Joe; absolutely EPIC. Thanks again buddy
yes lesson learnt JB, I won't get a landslide to turn me around every time I don't. The 2 spots I missed on the way in were probably the best 2 spots so far on this journey.
As always thanks for watching.
Lovely, lot of scenery i recognice, especialy when i saw the sign of the Namikala, was there september 20. Great series.
It's great to hear you are enjoying the series. It is a beautiful area to ride through.
@freewayproject i totaly agree
I’m glad you turned around. Stunning.
I remember getting excited about watching the Leyland brothers episodes as a kid. You remind me of that. Thanks Joe
Yes I did have a wry smile when seeing the first spot I missed on the way in by not turning around, thinking well something that may seem a little disappointing has brought something even better.
I remember there old I think red land rover defender asa a kid, I thought it was the coolest 4WD because of the places it had gone.
Thanks for watching.
19:30 i was wondering how you missed out on the usual end-of-day recap from the hotel room, after you came back from the petrol run. This explains it! It did look like a really tiring day on some really gnarly roads. This seemed like a well deserved break! As always, loved this episode as well, looking forward to the next one!
Well actually I did do a recap to camera, but I filed the clip in the wrong folder and found it the day after I uploaded it, but in the clip you could see I was pretty trashed. Yes the day was over 2 episode as it was so long.
It's great to hear you're enjoying the series, thanks for watching
@@freewayproject joe when ru returning back to ladakh and kashmir to explore more ? do u have any plans for NE india as well ?
@@jaguarunleashed4935 I am not sure at this stage, but I do want to explore more, I have hear the north east is also amazing.
@@freewayproject yea much different than these ones here, much greener per se. U can explore Sikkim as well on your bike and a few other NE states that lies on the Eastern Indian Himalayas. Some great vistas in Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. Not many foreign vloggers on YTube that hv explored those areas. So u will get some brilliant content and excellent coverage out there.
@@jaguarunleashed4935 thanks for the information.
This is soothing content. The mountains, rivers and the perfect amount of narration. Sweet. Making my itenary for a trip next year inspired by this series.
It's great to hear you are enjoying the series, it is an incredible place to ride and explore, I am sure you won't regret it if you come. I am doing a video at the end of the series about riding the area for the first time, what I learn and some information that might help people who are thinking about riding in the region.
Thanks for watching .
Commendable job my dear! God bless you. Keep growing.
Thanks mate.
Joe.. Brilliant scenery mate. And have to agree with Noel. Awesome way you captured the mountain landscape mate. Another fantastic episode bud. 👍🍻
Thanks mate, yer the landscapes are so unique, the 2 spots I missed on the way in were probably the best 2 spot so far on this journey, as always thanks for watching.
Brilliant piece of video Joe..
Thanks Jim, It's great to hear you enjoyed the episode, thanks for watching
Encore des paysages incroyables cela me fait vraiment rêver un grand merci, j'ai hâte de voir la suite et en attendant je vais sauter sur mon Himalayan 450 😁 ! Grand ✌️à vous de la France
Merci mon pote, oui les 2 paysages que j'ai manqués à l'aller étaient probablement les 2 plus beaux paysages de ce voyage jusqu'à présent. Amuse-toi bien en explorant, merci d'avoir regardé
You have some great roads in France too! Enjoy your ride on your Himalayan!
@@peakrider4886 I intend to get there in the future, I have ridden a bicycle in France, Italy, Germany and Switzerland I saw so many trails. I can't wait to come.
@@freewayproject that will be a great adventure. I have Go Pro footage from my trip in August where I did England to South of France. Hoping to edit it together to make a video.
Je le confirme mais les paysages que vous traversez dans votre aventures sont bien différents et tellement changeants 🤩🤩🤩
Joe and another great episode would think something so barren could look so beautiful amazing scenery and they seem to be random spots when working on the road in the middle of nowhere where amazing how they just seem to make things work
Thanks
Dave
Yes the barrenness of that landscape has its own kind of beauty. Yer they definitely make it work.
As always thanks for watching.
Hello, thank you for the new excitement.
It's a truly amazing view, no words needed.
I ride a 411, but the 450 seems to have better fuel economy.
I'm looking forward to the next episode, so take care.
Thanks mate, it's great to hear you enjoyed the episode, the 450 has a 17L tank where the 411 has a 15L tank so may get a little further.
Thanks for watching.
Hi Joe ! 😆 the man of adventure in this land it's great to be in the middle of these mountains
this country is full of magnificent mountains 🙏and good luckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk 👍👍
It is an incredible place to ride and explore, some very other worldly landscape for sure. Thanks for watching
Some of the most spectacular scenery and images yet. 😮 gobsmacked.
yer the landscapes are so unique, the 2 spots I missed on the way in were probably the best 2 spot so far on this journey. As always Neil thanks for watching.
Another epic episode. Been looking forward to this episode all week
Thanks mate, where ever I go, even if I do have to turn back it's just such and amazing experience. As always thanks for watching.
Some really incredible landscape Joe, for a time there I thought I was on the NASA channel watching the footage from the rovers on Mars. Just the immensity of it all would humble anyone and without actually being there you did an amazing job with your footage. Can you get a drone up anywhere on these incredible structures or is it just too difficult? Brilliant Joe, just brilliant.
Thanks mate, yes the landscape I missed when I turned around was insane. There are a lot of limitation on drones here due to the military (you are not allow to film the military bases, that's why none have appear) not bases in this area but there are restrictions on high and locations, I'll like to come back so I am trying to stick with in all there rules.
Thanks for watching.
So awesome Joe. It almost looks fake it's so beautiful. Thanks mate for brightening up our lives
Yes that mountain wall, I have never seen anything like it. Thanks for watching.
Breath taking views Joe. Thank you for sharing this amazing adventure with us.
Thanks mate, it's great to hear you enjoyed the episode. It was an incredible track to ride and explore, I hope you enjoy the rest of the series, thanks for watching.
Love, love your trip....so look 4wd to each episode..no wonder I have returned more than once to ride there..Epic!!!
It's great to hear you are enjoying the series, it has been an incredible place to ride and explore as you know. I hope you enjoy the rest of the series, thanks for watching.
I swear Joe either you were stalking us, or vice versa. That Amchi 'hotel' at the 13:43 mark that you stayed at, we stopped at for pizza(very good too!), overlooking the monastery. We too backtracked the entire way from Zanskar. Funny world at times :)
That place being right in front of you has you ride in made it an easy decision for me to stop. I did not try the pizza I was too tired haha, but good spot.
Thanks again for watching.
Its really spectacular to see through ur lens. Thanks again for ur visuals.
You're welcome, always great to hear you enjoyed it.
This is pure gold, man! 🌄🔥 Absolutely breathtaking! 🙌
That route through those mountains has to be one of the most stunning dare. I say it, in the world, well at least one of the most stunning I have seen. Thanks for watching.
Absolutely phenomenal visuals from 9:30 on. thank you for showing this to us. Ride Safe !
It was an amazing track to ride, so many unique landscapes. it's great to hear you enjoyed the episode, I hope you enjoy the rest of the series, thanks for watching.
Great rocks and colours again. Always good to see things from the other direction! Cheers,
Yes going back was like a different track. The 2 spots I missed on the way in were probably the best 2 spot so far on this journey.
As always Neil thanks for watching.
Another great episode 😊
Thanks mate, it's great to hear you enjoyed the episode, as always thanks for watching
Jes Joe, all that dirt and little veg. Epic pics...
Yes so much dirt, as the low point up here is around 3500m (11482ft) everything going up from there, there are very few plants that will grow. It does make for a unique landscape.
As always thanks for watching.
Incredible that there's electricity (well poles at least) in such a remote place.
Yes all the infrastructure is going in with the new road, it won't be long before it is a totally different place.
Thanks to Modiji
@@sidmallya7421 Hopefully they leave some dirt track and remote places for people to explore as well, so it's a win win for everybody.
@freewayproject securing all parts of by ensuring electricity and telecom connectivity is Modiji's priority since 2014. We are still poor country tbf.
This himi goes everywhere. And this places so beautiful and wild. Keep going man you are the best. Cheers from Greece
Thanks mate, it's great to hear you are enjoying the series. yes the 450 Himi is doing a great job, perfect for this kind of riding, so yes the perfect name for the bike. Thanks for watching.
We reckon your definition of a road has changed! Good on you Joe.
Road, track, trail faint impression in the dirt, they're all the same...... right?
I hope you enjoyed it, as always thanks for watching.
Thank you Joe, so I can live vicariously through your rides. Been a rough few weeks. Ride on and wow just wow! I love the earth tones...Take care :) Oh and ride those switchbacks
Thanks as always Indi, sorry for your loss. Hopefully time will help.
@@freewayproject
Awesome and stunning Joe! At times, it looks like you're on another Planet! What an adventure you're having!! 👏👏👏
Thanks Bob, yes it looks very other worldly. it has been an epic ride. As always thanks for watching.
Another fabulous episode! Such a joy to end the week with a pre-dinner drink (tequila :) and a Joe Ryan video. Thanks for having us along vicariously.
Thanks Pippa, always great to know you enjoyed the episode and that I have good company of tequila
Hi Joe,
Edge of the world type riding and not a soul in sight. I felt for you when you had fuel anxiety with less than half a tank! I get that here in country Victoria!! I imagine the roads get a real hammering in the snow melt season. Those road crews are doing an incredible job!
Yes it is an amazing place to ride through and not seeing other people make it feel even more special somehow. Yer after a long day riding I didn't want to have to push the bike along the road side for hours haha.
yes the road crews have a lot of work to do early in spring each year. You can see from the one road that had not been touched how quickly they deteriorate.
Thanks for watching.
Thanks again for another stunning view and video.
You are welcome, it great to hear you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching .
@freewayproject 🙌
mate them 3d mountains were just mindblowing - can't imagine how pure they look in reality
Well in really life they actually looked fake haha, it was insane. but yer just stunning and so unique.
Thanks for watching.
Absolutely loved your videos ! Your insights on hidden gems and local cultures really inspire me ❤. Can't wait to explore those destinations. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks mate, it's great to hear you are enjoying the series. It is an amazing place to ride and explore if you ever get the chance. Thanks for watching.
I think the Himalayan has been pretty good companion , it seems effortless in those conditions , also great video BTW.
Yes the Himalayan has been basically the idea bike for this type of riding, it really does feel like it was design for this place.
Thanks mate, it's great to hear you enjoyed the episode.
Hi Joe, I can’t believe the landscape and how different it is go around the corner and it’s different again absolutely beautiful country anyway enjoy your video once again stay safe and enjoy Cliff from Logan City, Queensland, Australia. 🇦🇺 I’m on the big island 🏝️
Yes that the most striking thing, around a corner or over a pass you come to a completely different landscape, I just have to remember to turn around haha.
as always thanks for watching.
Everything about this series is superb.
The videograhy, the photography, the narration, the bike, Joe's riding.
Oh, and THE LOCATIONS.
The Himmy 450 seems to devour all challenges thrown at it.
Joe, I know you will do a review of the bike but can you please also include a road map
showing exactly where you went?
Best wishes.
Thanks Jai, it's great to hear you are enjoying the series. It is an amazing place to ride and explore.
I am going to do a video on being a first timer riding in the area, what I learnt and some information that maybe helpful and on that I'll go over where I went.
Thanks Joe, nice idea.
Stunning beauty, enjoy my man.
Thanks mate, it was a stunning track to ride.
Great Joe , epic filming....very Mad Max landscape 🤔 🙏
Thanks mate, yer that landscape is so unique, the 2 spots I missed on the way in were probably the best to spot so far on this journey. Thanks for watching.
Those are some crazy roads!👍
Definitely a little different than the norm. As always thanks for watching.
Friday nights are becoming a ritual where I chill in my study with a cold drink and watch this week's episode. This week, I found myself saying "holy f*&k!' a lot and calling the missus in to check out the scenery. You style of presentation is so relaxed, but of such high quality. I'm amazed that you don't have a following to rival Itchy Boots because I find your stuff eminently more watchable. The rock formations this week a reminder of the power of erosion and continental drift 😳
Thanks mate, yer the landscapes are so unique, the 2 spots I missed on the way in were probably the best to spot so far on this journey.
TH-cam is a lot different now than say 2018 when Itchy was growing (she has done epic, made it happen when no one else was, so good to see). Back then when people searched for this kind of content a channels video may come up one in ever 4 or 5 searches or suggestions, with so much more content now being uploaded, it is now one in every 80 - 100 searches or suggestions, so it a lot harder to get in front of people, but it is what it is. I am enjoying going on these journey's exploring, filming them and editing the episodes so it's all good.
In the next episode there is another different example of carving up mountains and making valleys.
Thanks for watching.
Oh man,... I'm hooked 💯% because of your "down to earth style" Sooo relaxing "anti-hero-travel-infotaine ment" compared to most of the motovloggers out there 👍✌️
Thanks mate, it's great to hear you are enjoying the series, there are still more episode to come, it is an incredible place to ride and explore, thanks for watching
Inspiration. Thank you.
you're always welcome, thanks for watching.
Another good show Joe, thanks for sharing.
Thanks Shayne.
Awesome adventure Joe. Stay upright and safe mate. Cheers.....
Thanks Scott is has been epic so far, still more to come. As always thanks for watching.
Thanks Joe, as always a great way to start the weekend. The bike sure looks to be holding up well on those rocky tracks. Do you have a translator app to communicate with locals or getting by with hand signals etc?
Thank you for the support, it is greatly appreciated and will help me continue to create these.
yes the bike is doing an great job up here, one would think it was design for these conditions 😂 but all jokes aside, it has been Flawless.
As a Foreigner, you can't get sim-card that will work in the region, and i couldn't work out how to download the language offline. But I had not issues at all. Fuel I point to the tank, food I point to my mouth, accommodation I put my hands together and rest my head on them and always approach with a big smile. It's only the very small villages that you might not get anyone who can speak English, but places they can and if you need something, someone else has needed it previously so they seem to work out what you need.
As usual, fantastic. Thank you for sharing. Do you ever worry about breaking down in the middle of nowhere? What would you do if that did happen? (Too far to walk out ! ) Are you running the factory tires? Any good? How is the bike going?
From New Zealand. 20/10.
Thanks mate, no I don't worry about breaking down. It's not too far to walk out, I went through a few villages so it would only be a day or maybe 2 walk. I have done several through hikes that lasted weeks, I carry enough food and water to be able to last a week. I also have an emergency beacon, just as a back up.
Yes everything on the bike is factory, the stock tyres are surprisingly doing a fine jog, if it was muddy or really step I'd want something with a more aggressive tread.
The bike has been great, I am doing a review of the bike at the end of the series.
Thanks for watching.
Have seen a lot of motorcycle travel logs in the Himalayas... this one is far and away the best one !
Figure you are going to need an upgraded motorcycle when you get back home.
Thanks mate, it's great to hear you are enjoying the series. I bought my Himalayan 411 second hand as that is all I could afford so it may take a while until the new version start selling second hand, but it is the ideal bike.
I like the thing that you keep footages in your video where you are slow specially at turning and on unpaved roads which gives idea about the steepness of the road .
More over while turning motorcycle head and Camera make certain angle ,you hold that position bit longer perfect for narration
Great job
Thanks mate, it's great to hear you like the way I am creating these and that you are enjoying the series.
Thanks for watching.
In dieser Ecke der Welt war ich auch schon. Es war eine schöne Zeit.
Jetzt habe ich Sehnsucht.
Definitiv ein wunderbarer Ort zum Fahren und Erkunden, danke fürs Zuschauen
An elemental extravaganza!
yer the landscapes are so unique, the 2 spots I missed on the way in were probably the best 2 spot so far on this journey. As always thanks for watching Ralf.
Fab…. Just fab.
It's great to hear you enjoyed the episode, thanks for watching.
I take my hat off to the road workers/builders over there, they sure do work in some really remote places
Yes it's hard work, lots of it done by hand, carrying the rocks to build the foundations, then on top of that you've got the altitude.
not even some so called big indian TH-camrs didnt dare to come to any other route than usual........you....being a foreigner.......went to the OFFroads not a single those guys even attempted....KUDOS TO YOU BRO. also loved the into ROAM HIMALAYAS in 3D in perfect backgrounds. Good job sir
Thanks mate, it's great to hear you enjoyed the episode.
Well as long as everybody is riding within their ability when riding solo in more remote places (to stay safe), I ride dirt bikes so I am used to this kind of terrain and I also ride well inside my abilities.
Thanks for watching.
Another epic episode Joe, absolutely stunning scenery. I’m sure you’ve considered it but why don’t you carry fuel bladders, would have been great to see you fully explore that washed out road.
Thanks Mark, as always it's great to hear you enjoyed this episode.
The bike has a range of 450km so that's good enough, with limited weight allowance on the plane was also a restriction on the amount of gear I could take. The track itself about 3 switchbacks down had washout that caused a trench across it about 2feet wide and deep. so I wasn't going to get through with this bike. I found out afterwards that track wasn't passable anyway, there was another trail for hikers nearby but again not passable on a bike, just the luck of the draw, I am sure a couple of weeks before or after and I would have gotten through.
thanks again for watching
Little factoid I was told. Before India crashed into Asia there was a narrow sea and meandering rivers drained the land. When the collision happened (or should I say started, as it's still happening) the land pushed up. But the rivers eroded at the same rate. The mountains rose between the rivers. So rather than having the straight rivers typical of mountains, they have meandering rivers as though there was still a floodplain, but they're at the bottoms of some of the deepest river valleys on earth
Thanks for the information, I like hearing those kinds of facts, yer there were some supper deep ones I passed. As always thanks for watching.
Epic 👍👍
It's great to hear you enjoyed the episode, I hope you enjoy the rest of the series, thats for watching.
Fantastic! 👌
Thanks Jim, it's great to hear you enjoyed the episode.
Hello Joe! I have been enjoying this series so much and have been sharing them with my son Erik as he loves photography. Thank You. How do you like the RE 450? I am considering buying one. Seems like it is doing the job for you.
It's great to hear you are enjoying the series Jeff, it is both an amazing place to ride and an incredible place to take photos, the place just keeps delivering day after day. I am going to do a video at the end of the series on the bike and how I found it, yes it does the job very well, if this is the kind of riding your looking at then it's almost as if it was built specifically for here 😉
Thanks for watching.
This series has been awesome Joe thanks for sharing. How are the brake pads holding up to all that mud, dust and gravel roads?
Thanks mate, it's great to hear you are enjoying the series. The function of the brakes is fine, just a little noisey until I get it cleaned up, which won't be until I get it back to Delhi.
Every episode new challenge
That's the fun bit about explore on a bike, the unknown new challengers.
I hope you enjoyed the episode, thanks for watching.
Amazing as always! I had to watch this episode twice, back to back. Just making sure I haven't overlooked another epic view 😊😊.
I really like your approach to travelling: where the road lead, there's only one way to find out 👍👍
... That being said, do you care to share map info about this trip? I would like to go and say for myself, but don't have the time to follow each track that presents itself 😊
The 2 spots I missed on the way in are probably the to best I have seen on this trip, mind-blowing.
I am going to do a video at the end of the series about being a first timer riding in the area, what I have learnt and information that might help others who are thinking of riding in the area. I didn't record where I went but will endeavour to put something together.
Again thanks for your support and thanks for watching.
Amazing, photos and video. But I'd like to hear a bit more about the bike if you can in one episode.
Thanks mate, it's great to hear you enjoyed the episode, I will be doing an episode just on the bike at the end of the series.
Absolutly loving you’re travels Joe mate did you buy the bike or is it a rental🤔. Al
Thanks Al, it's great to hear you are enjoying the series. As mention at the start of the first episode, Royal Enfield lent me the bike for the trip which I am very grateful for as I would not have been able to do it other wise.
@@freewayprojectOf course they lent you the bike😳sorry Joe my memory isn’t as good as it once was. 😅
Magnificent!
Thanks mate, it's always great to hear you enjoyed the episode.
Hello Joe, another great video as always, one question on this round, do you ever miss camping in these remote areas, I think that would be pretty cool to camp along these remote roads, enjoy your video buddy. Take care. We’ll wait for the next Rob US.
Thanks mate, it would be good to camp but from the information I had there weren't as many places you could camp, well it was a little unclear, there is a lot of military presence up here (I have not shown this as it is illegal to film there bases) due to the issues with the board to China and also Pakistan. So I couldn't get any solid information, I have seen some camp spots, so next time I'll do more research and might bring a tent, I had very little time to prepare for this trip. Accommodation can be super cheap here, I have paid $4AUD ($2.60USD) for one night here.
@ well I get it, but even the places you stay is very unique in itself, thanks for your reply, be seeing u on the next, stay safe.
Very Nice!
thanks mate, it is an incredible track to ride and explore.
looking for videos of the new Himalayan 450 found this gems, l really like the content, the musid the edit, please keep up... in other hand is me or this bike already need a valve ajustment, when he started the valves sound really loud, l lmage when the oil is hot the sound stops.
My himalayan 411 is similar is rough at the beginning then the engine is smoth when is warm enough
Thanks mate, it's great to hear you are enjoying the series.I haven't notice the sound, it could actually be the audio equipment, I have a new mic setup (still trying to work out the best way to capture the sound of the bike and what happening when I ride but with out the wind noise. The system I used here had bluetooth to the mic which can take from 2 second to 15 second to connect, the audio comes from the camera as first before it connects and that is a lot louder and a tinnier sound, when it connect to the mic it closer to a normal sound. So this series might not be the best to judge the sound from, hopefully I can find a better solution for the next series.
Thanks for watching.
Thats spooky i was just thinking that i sometimes stop and take pics of where ive been theen you mention it ......words fail at what views your seeing.........sometimes i see sleeping dinasours with finned backs in those mountains mmmm time for a brew🤌👌👌
Yes the ridges at the top are very dinosaur like. The 2 spots I missed on the way in are probably the best 2 I have seen here so far, mind-blowing.
As always thanks for watching David.
Hi Joe, I am surprised that with as much travel as you do and these distances, you don't carry a fuel bladder or can. Do you ever carry one with you on these rides? Thanks and great videos my friend!
I Australia on my bike I have 2 jerry cans as the distances are so far in parts between fuel. In the Ladakh region, there wasn't a stretch more than 200km without a fuel station and the bike does over 450km, also you can get fuel in the small villages if you ask. My issue was more I didn't want to be pushing the bike after a long day riding.
My flight over was super cheap and I only had 20kg checked in baggage (so helmet, boots, panniers back bag, spares tools cloths etc) There were quite a few thing I may have taken but couldn't like a full bladder. Anyway running out of fuel would have just been part of the adventure and problem let to some interesting experience, remember it's not an adventure until something goes wrong.
I hope you enjoyed the episode.
You certainly go where angels fear to tread. But after all your adventures, I am sure you know how to look after yourself. Stay safe.
Riding those road it feels totally safe and I am riding well within my ability, not the kind of places to test your limits alone.
As always thanks for watching.
@freewayproject Your riding skills are excellent and you are sensible but machines break. It just looked a long walk to help. But you are young and any walk around there would give amazing photo opportunities. Life is full of risk and I am guilty of enjoying your videos more and more.
Love catching a glimpse of your speedo, gives a great aspect when your navigating them side tracks. The camera stability is spot on, did look to see if you mention what your using, is it a latest gopro ? Those still shots at the end are some of the best. Look foward to the next installment 🦘
Apparently I have a lot of speedo trackers haha. If I am filming I'll normally slow down and focus on getting the shot, also the speed limits hear a very low in most places 40 50 and 60kph. See if you can spot the exception in the next episode haha.
as always thanks for watching.
My five year old son during this episode: Where is he?
Where is he riding?
Why he in the Red place?
What are those Red things?(Mountains)
Why there are no people?
Why he the only one?
Then when you entered a town “hey some people live there, everyone lives there!”
haha that is awesome, he sounds inquisitive and ready to explore.
Thanks for watching guys.
Hi Joe, thanks for the awesome videos. Can you please tell me what your main filming camera is? I’m sure I saw an episode showing that but can’t find it now. Thanks again!
Hi, for the footage from the bike I am using a DJI Osmo action, for all other filming I am using a Sony A7SIII, for taking photos I am using an old Sony A7RIII from 2017. Thanks for watching
@ Thank you very much for that. Appreciate you letting me know.
Still can’t believe they’re putting fresh bitumen down in those remote areas of the Himalayan’s!
Now thats a part of India I wouldn’t mind visiting. What amazing scenery. Thanks Joe. Are these photos available on your website?
It is an amazing place to ride and explore, definitely worth the journey to get here. The prints that appear at the end of each episode I will put on the website hopefully before the end of the series, if there is an image in particular that you have seen and it's not there just let me know and I'll put it up. www.joeryan.store
thanks for watching
Wow, great photography. How rocks can look so majestic is strange. I bought you some fuel. Stay safe.
Thanks mate, I got it, there will be something coming your way thank you again. Yes the rock formations are incredible and so unique.
Another great episode Joe! It seems like you picked the perfect time of year to adventure here, can I ask what month(s) you visited? Cheers!
Thanks mate, it's great to hear you enjoyed the episode. I was there in August. June, July is peak season up there, September is apparently still good and you normally don't see anyone but it can get cold and could get early snow. The only issue with August is the monsoon further down near Manali, they actually had flooding days after I got through there.
try in april end , may , june for more drier environs although can be more crowdy
Another excellent episode Joe, you must have a worrying feeling in the guts when you cannot find a petrol station luckily you always make it there. how many litres in a tank?
Thanks mate, it's always great to know you enjoyed the episode. Oh it nor really a worrying feeling, it more I was not keen at the thought of having to push a motorbike along the side of the road for hours after riding all day.
The new version has 17L the old version had a 15 L tank.
Thanks for watching.
As always Joe, great content... really enjoying the series. Quick question, for long distance ADV use? lets say a 3,000 mile adventure, consisting of 1,000 road miles to get to start, followed by 1,000 miles of twin track trails, then another 1,000 miles back home, what would you pick? The new Himmy 452 or the outgoing Himmy 411? I am looking for a bike for exactly that kind of trip (probably 2 trips like that a year). I can get a Himmy 452 new for £5,200 (UK) and a new Himmy 411 for £3,800. Wondered which you would take on that type of trip if you had to buy one for those prices. Thanks Joe, and keep up the content, truly first class mate!
Thanks mate, it's great to hear you are enjoying the series.
Both will be find doing that sort of trip. On the road the 450 has that 6th gear so sits a little more comfortable, saying that I spent 4 days doing 1000km (620miles) a day at 110kph (70mph) and had no issue.
I found the 450 seat a bit more comfortable than the 411 but again those 4 days on the 411 was doable.
where the 450 really steps it up is off road so if you want to push hard through rough more technical tracks that's where it stands out, but if your not trying to ride trails like you would on a dirt bike then the 411 will get through that kind of terrain, you just do it at a lower speed (so it depends on your skill level on technical tracks).
My 411 has done 50,000km with no issue, the 450 might be the same but I have not ridden one that far.
By the sounds of it you don't need the extra ability of the 450 off road if it is twin track, but if you're going to push it through there then it could come in handy if you hit rough sections at speed (the suspension is the biggest improvement on the bike). It just depends if the extra cost is going to be worth it to you.
Hope that helps
@@freewayproject Many thanks for taking the time to reply Joe. It was watching your 20,000KM and 40,000KM reviews that put the 411 back on my radar. Reading your response has made me realise the question I really wanted to ask, which is about "manageability" off road. As I will be solo in some reasonably remote areas when off road, so I need a bike that will reduce my chances of getting in trouble in the first place (e.g. I find the T7 tall and tippy, and can see me dropping it more easily) and that i can pick up when it (inevitably) does end up on the deck. Would there be much between the 450 and 411 in that regard Joe? It sounds like the 450 could be worth the extra (for the road miles), but not if it is significantly more top heavy / difficult to pick up in remote solo situation. All the best mate.
hey joe , its me again ... made it this far of your series ... once again good filming , nice content , goos clicks , enjoying .
another ep another cmnt mate - name the software you are using as your gps ... it doesnt look like google map right ! enlight the noob here .
it's great to hear you are still enjoying the series. I'll use google if commuting in build up areas (so not in the Ladakh region) I am using GaiaGPS, the reasons, well one you can't get a wifi internet signal to a phone up here as a foreigner (I'll explain in an upcoming video about riding in the Himalayas for the first time, what I learnt) so you need something with offline maps, the other reason I use it is out of the ones I have tried the user interface is by far the most intuitive and easiest to use. I hope that helps.
@@freewayproject yup thanks , waiting for ep 12