It's interesting to see all the Kurdish people who yelled at the comments as "It is not Iraq, It's Iraqi Kurdistan" in the previous videos, now says "It's Iraq". What a disgrace.
Neredeyse PKK ye ganimet olacaktı.. Iyi yırttı, Orda tek bir kadın olarak kalması bile tam bir deli cesareti. Peşmergeler dağa kaçırır seni, Terket oraları bi an evvel..
I love people that don't panic and complain when times get tough and instead, look for a way to move forward. Its a special breed of people, and you are one of them.
Bravo noraly votre réaction est celle d'une aventurière faisant face avec une grande lucidité aux problèmes Alors que votre périple reprenne et encore merci pour vos vidéos
The bottom line. You are safe. I know I am not alone ( 2.49 M ) in saying that no matter how much we love your videos, we want you to be safe out there. Thank You, Moritz once again for putting your personal touches on Frankie.
Yes, German engeneering! We think wider what can be happen. This is one advantage to live in Germany. Other mentalitys in other countries have other advantages. Will say we are in many things not perfect in our country and somtimes we are very slow. i hope Noraly will be repaire Franky complete. Best wishes on Christmas days for all the follwers and Noraly from South Germany
When you left the Turkey, i know that something is going to happen. I knew it from my experience! My Turkey trip was amazing but after I passed the border to Iraq, they stole my bag etc. It was nightmare. Same thing happened in Iran also. Fingers crossed Noraly. Take care of you, stay safe, ride safe 😊
Afgaande van de reacties van het hotelpersoneel is het wel heel obvious dat ze erbij betrokken waren maar keihard bewijs heb je niet. 🤔🤔 vooral dat ze de Politie niet wilde bellen.
For sure Hotel Personnel involvement, as soon as you told them being able to track the Bike, they probably rang the thieves, and they abandoned it. Plus whats the deal with the Lobby Personnel not calling the Police for you? .... Really impressed with your yechnical ability, Electrical knowhow, and calm under pressure. Well done!
She said the bike had already been abandoned for 2 hours when she got to it. Not sure what the timeframe was in the video, but I doubt it was 2 hours between the start of the video and her finding it.
Today's vlog from Itchy Boots was truly a valuable lesson for every motorcycle traveler. The way she handled her stolen motorcycle situation, using AirTags and a double wiring system, was both smart and resourceful. The use of GPS tracking helped her locate the bike, and the backup wiring system ensured she had a fail-safe if one of the systems failed. It's a brilliant example of the importance of taking extra security measures when touring. Thank you, Itchy Boots, for sharing such crucial tips. For anyone who might find themselves in a similar situation, this vlog is a must-watch-knowing how to act and the tools to rely on could make all the difference.
Moritz did an amazing job building Frankie. Technology (air tags) helped you get Frankie back, but an old school build helped you continue on your journey with minimal inconvenience. You’re an amazingly strong woman. Safe travels.
I think Moritz already planned ahead if these things are going to happen. Dear Moritz, youre a genius, Man! Man o man I ran out of words. Noraly, safe travels dear!
Old school build would have actually been a vibration alarm/hidden switch/horn setup. I, er, know this because that was the old school way we used to use to prevent our bikes being stolen.
As a result of this problem it become clear how good is Moritz, I think that he will have to get much bigger workshop, there would be many work orders coming his way.
I like the way Itchy Boots has dealt with the situation. I never realised the extent of the preparation and precautions she takes before her trips to deal with every kind of situation. Hats off to her, once again! Ride safely!
I think you might be slightly misinterpreting the preparation extent etc. The bike builder builds in a back up wiring harness, not for theft, cutting the wire to prevent power to airtags is the most likely reasoning, and Noraly doesn't use any other theft deterrence. She uses no steering lock, disc lock, cable lock, motion sensor, alarm, phone alert from air tags..to wake her up at the moment, seems weird that she just leaves a free rolling bike under a tarp with attractants like luggage while on a big world trip. It was no doubt going to happen sooner or later.
I agree that the hotel staff was definitely involved. They were very uncooperative. I'm amazed that in all your travels This has never happened before. I'm so glad you and Frankie were reunited.
WTF .......😳 A shady reaction from the hotel at first, not calling the police and just no action. So glad you got her back!! Damn ....girl.... You handled it like a boss 👊👊👌
Some hotel staff was in on the scam. Very fishy to leave the bike like that. Someone in hotel must've told them to find the 2nd air tag before police come and they couldn't so had to leave it.
Guys it doesn't have a steering lock or ignition key? One of the most basic obstacles to theft. Yes it's good she has airtags, but if it's parked somewhere out of signal then she is stuffed. This was pointed out when the German guy built it with no electrics. Hey presto we are a month into a trip and someone nicked her motorbike
@@fraserwright9482 Steering locks are nigh on useless as they're easily broken & in an attempt to get round the ignition key was why they cut the wires, which probably would've been much simpler on the original wiring loom. If they can get any modern bike in neutral they could've done exactly what they did in this vid.
I don't understand why backup wiring didn't help ... why did she still have to drive without electronics? I am sorry I don't understand how it works. But yea I wish you would at least give police statement or somethin so they could catch those thieves. Not for you but for others. If they get away with it because you didn't want to give statement that means they will steal from someone else next time : /
Here in Brazil, due to the high rates of motorcycle theft, it’s common to install trackers that are powered by the motorcycle’s main power line (connected directly to the battery to function even when the engine is off). That’s why thieves here often cut the wiring to avoid being tracked - that’s probably why they cut it.
Ya, no doubt that is exactly why they cut it. Its amazing how many interpret this incorrectly. I wonder why there was no other theft prevention ideas like...steering lock, disc lock, cable lock, motion sensor, alarm, phone alarm telling her air tags are in motion......makes me wonder.....
My bike was stolen once and the person(s) rolled the bike out of sight, cut all of the wires near the steering column, then attempted to hotwire. Luckily they blew fuses and eventually gave up. But what I'm saying is, cutting the wires solely to disable tracking is not definitively the reason they cut hers. They would need only know or figure out which wire(s) to jump in order to get the bike live and able to run minimally, exactly as she did at the end of the episode.
Almost all stolen and recovered-ish street motorcycles I've ever seen (at police and insurance auctions, going back to the 70's) had the locks (if any) and one of the main battery cables cut near the battery terminals, and the thieves quietly either pushed / pulled the bikes a short distance away to a waiting van or truck, or quickly lifted it directly into one without attempting to start the bike at all. An alarm (or hard wired tracker) won't work without electricity, and only some have internal power sources. Slide hammered and punched out ignition switches were usually only to defeat the steering head lock. Attempts to hotwire to get the engine running came later, once back at the thieves garages.
Not really no the bikes that they drive they are cg125 or cg150 based on the old iconic honda from 90's or 80's and they're Chinese bikes that don't really have any security how they steal it is the main wiring harness runs along the bikes and really visible and easy to reach without moving anything so basically just grab the harness cut it and like i said it's a Chinese bike without even jacking the wires the bike starts right away by just cutting the harness and when the tried to do that on her bike didn't really work out they got a notification about an air tag following them and just ditched the bike when it fell they knew it was a pain in the ass to start lol
It is clear that the people at the hotel have knowledge of the theft. We are following you from Saudi Arabia🇸🇦. Continue your adventures. Our hearts are with you. You are wonderful, Nourali.
@@787878abdullah Rightt ! At first they said that the men in the black shirt was a policeman, then they said that the police is coming after that they ve changed everything they said so weird !
...please, @787878abdullah, how on earth is it "clear that the people at the hotel have knowledge of the theft"? What evidence do you have that was not apparent to Noraly nor the police? Feel free to share with us, but note that hunches and biased gut feelings do not suffice as evidence. Neither does guesswork. We continue to wish Noraly all the best in her journey as she presents us with true facets of humanity.
16:51 I'm watching this on Christmas night. I'm a bit sick, and on the grumpy side of a mood. But these two guys sharing their food, and telling you they wanted to keep you safe and make sure that you can get Frankie going - that made me smile for the first time today. Two punks tried to ruin your day, but many others just want to help. Thank you for the smile, Noraly.
The redundency built into Frankie by the German builders (Moritz?) paid off on multiple levels. Your self-reliance, determination and grit saved the day and Frankie. You are an inspiration to many Noraly - safe travels - Cheers!
Not just the redundancy, but also the fact that Franky is so ridiculously outdated when it comes to the electrics. With a slightly more modern or even a fully modern bike loaded with all the electronic assist systems, cutting through the wiring harness would be a death sentence.
I wasn't sure as I don't have much clue about motorbikes but now I think Frankie is too simple for a modern thief? And is this statement valid in a developing country? Frankie was built partly for the simplicity of fixing her in those regions. I'm baffled how thieves couldn't figure her out. Noraly mentioned they must have been car thieves. How does cutting wires help to get the engine started? I still think Moritz have done a fantastic job!
Maybe the cut the wires because they were it afraid it would have an alarm. Anyway, a simple old bike has its advantages and it's good to know your own bike inside out like she does. 👍
@@blubbietweeduizend Oh, yes, that makes sense, the alarm! I also thought Frankie doesn't look modern enough to have Air Tags so maybe when they discovered them they gave up. Absolutely, Noraly seem to know much more about her bike that she shows in her videos😀
I felt sick in my stomach when I saw the video Noraly. I had a bike stolen a while ago and literally stepped out the front door to see the theif ride it away. Although guys in the hotel didn’t seem to be too helpful, I think your quick response has proven beneficial. Great outcome❤
I was thinking along those lines. Once the authorities realize what a famous person she is, if those thieves are caught; they might be in for a very bad time
Trust me, for this trip, you definitely don’t need to replace the entire wiring harness. The nearest service center, which is fully capable of neatly soldering it together, can do the job in 1-2 hours without any issues. There’s no reason to feel down or worry about it. I’ve been a specialist in this field for over 30 years.Any way-good luck!Cheers from Germany.
Yes, all those wires can be rejoined but it depends on how well that is done as to long term reliability. It sounds like the wiring loom is custom so getting a replacement could be difficult.
OMG, my heart skipped a beat when I read the title. A couple of episodes back I was praising the universal hospitality around the world, and now this! Thank God you are just fine and so is Frankie. This incident just reminded us the hard way, that we are following week in, week out and cheering for a very brave woman alone against a world that can be at times very cruel. Please take care of you Noraly.
Still, keep hope for humanity. There's always gonna be 1 or 2 people that get a little lost, and hopefully, they find their way back. We come from love, we just get here and our egos get in our way. And we forget it . Blessings to all, may grace dance with you on your path.
Guys the motorbike has no key. 😂 Anyone can start it. Her Honda has a key and whilst I love African hospitality this seems a bit of a long stretch to assume this would not happen anywhere.
@@fraserwright9482 She said in the video... she has the key. Why are you so insistent in explaining your opinion - mansplaining. This event happened months ago and she is off and gone from Iraq. You seem to want to bash her move. Geesh
such an embarrassment and disgracefulness for such a thing to have happened in my country, this could give a very negative impression about Iraq and its people. On the behalf of all the Iraqis, I would like to express my sincere apologies for this attempted bulgary and for the shock and suffering you must have endured of this horrible experience. I would also like to reassure you that Iraqi people are excessively kind, hospitable, generous and helpful, and you will surely sense these attributes and feelings in Baghdad. I wish you a happy and safe journey in, my country, Iraq. Finally, you have such an angelic soul and your journey is inspirational. Enjoy your time. Best Wishes,
Wow Noraly u are BadAss Seeing you fix the bike was the moment i thought i want my daughter to be this independent, this confident. What guts, What a soul, what a journey.
Yeah , it was at that moment when she started to fix the bike , I said to myself - I love that woman - so self sufficient , in control , confident , and admirable.
Compare this incident with what happened in Iran and Shams Ali's family... you will find a clear difference between the two neighboring countries... I hope you leave Iraq safely... we are waiting for you with love...
@@yineLeyla This honorable lady has traveled almost the whole world with her motorcycle and this is the first time that such an incident has happened... yes just in Iraq
Your mindset in all of this and ability to see the humour in the stupidity of the thieves is a testimony to your strength, resilience, and streetsmarts, Noraly. 💪
Was thinking same. I was surprised to learn of cameras everywhere there which would make us wonder, did they not realize that, or just too stupid. I have learned most theives in general are stupid. That bike in Iraq is like a white elephant. Lets draw attention to ourselves by stealing it! No idea if police there would have investigated it or not. Peace!
Hi, we’re glad you got your bike back. And my father share your situation on his Facebook and he’s well known and he called on police commission of Erbil and he knows them personally. Share it yesterday 🙂
This is why Moritz insisted on building a bike for you that was as simple and absent of nanny aids and gizmos in order to create the maximum amount of redundancy and fail-safe reliability in case the SHTF. This definitely qualifies as SHTF! I remember him talking about creating the fully redundant electrical system, insisting on a kick-start option, etc etc. Every part he chose and every decision made was for situations like this where the apocalypse is coming down on you. Glad you are safe. Frankie will ride again!!
I disagree, she does not have a key to lock or start it. There is no steering lock and if they look at how to start it they can ride off, even Moritz boasted how you can start it by turning on the fuel and kick starting it. This is one of the most basic acts to stop theft as you can't push it away or into a van without help. Her Honda wasn't stolen at any point. That's how stupid this idea was
@@fraserwright9482 Again you have no clue. If Moritz wasn't that prepared the bike was gone ! No one can start that bike without knowledge of how it works. If she'd have had the Honda in that situation the trip was over !
In case anyone had any doubts, today you show us that in addition to being a motorcycle traveler, you are a woman of resources who knows how to face problems without despair. Congratulations and thank you for continuing to tell us about your trip despite the difficulties.
Yes Noraly keeps shining through in this way. I've often referred to Noraly as the real Wonder Woman (see her shirt S1 intro). We've seen her navigate through some very difficult circumstances that required extreme mental strength and this one ranks high on the list. No one can be compared to Noraly, and Noraly can not be compared to anyone. Peace!
To have the guts to go after Frankie yourself, and then proceed to take out your tools and get her running again, WOW. You’re a special lady. Sending much love and Christmas blessings from Texas 🙏🏼❤️
Yes, we that have followed Noraly knew she would take bull by the horns. Could hear it in her voice, chomping at the bit to go while somehwat frustrated the first two men didn't seem to have any urgency. She knew time was of the essence. I love her tenacity. If I had a daughter I would name her Noraly. Sad to see Frankie stolen but wow what an incredible ending. Couldn't write a script better than this. So many lessons to learn from this video. I have always said she is more intelligent that some give her credit for. Truely we are watching the real Wonder Woman. Peace!
Moritz taught you well! You know Frankie inside out! Your self reliance comes through again! So happy you are reunited!!! Hope you can get it properly sorted out!
Something as simple as a key in a steering lock like most Motorcycles stops people pushing the motorbike away. This German Fachwissen is also why it got taken in the first place
You inspire me to explore and do adventures alone. Just yesterday I did 800KM in a new country alone, at some moment while doing a pretty rough road in the middle of nowhere I thought about you and that kept me going. Thank you, ride safe and peace❤ Love from Kenya 🇰🇪
"Never loose your cool" it said on the vending machine behind you when repairing the bike at 15:00 .... Exactly you Noraly. Sorry for your stress but you are amazing as always!
Under normal circumstances, getting messages from the signs/billboards can be a symptom of paranoid schizophrenia. But, how can this be more relevant, isn't it!
I said this was going to happen when there is no steering lock or ignition key. Air tags are great if there is a signal, I don't see this as the last theft she will encounter as it has no key. 🗝️
Cable lock, or chain and hefty padlock. That way it can’t be walked off or towed away. Passed through the wheels or better through the frame and tied off to a post, or other fixed object. I never leave my bicycle or motorcycle unchained.
@@AtomicAndi How I see it is that she did not worry too much. Guess she can afford a new bike anytime. Plus until now she pretty much parked Frankie in gated and locked parking. This time she was ill and chose a hotel with food and comfort offered but parking was somewhat accessible to outsiders. It was a risk and it happened. People suspect the hotel staff may have had something to do with it as they didn't seem to be much involved in calling Police and being supportive. But hey, things happen and we deal with them. With a large account I would have the comfort of worrying about my health more than about my bike. And I'm glad she could recover physically first. Bike is just an item.
From Someone who’s traveled on a motorcycle in many countries I would definitely add a disc lock to your security set up.Doesn’t take up a lot of room. I know it won’t stop somebody lifting the bike like professional crews but it saved me quite a few times. Loving the channel !!
@@taff1838 I had a huge trucking chain (high strength steel) and massive padlock. Had it stolen once ( before chain) and they blew the fuse trying to hot wire it. Ended up about 2 blocks away.
Would it create additional issues when riding off road? I'm no expert by any means, only learning from comments. Just thinking about maintenance. Would there be a reason she wouldn't have it?
@@bsnufkin929 the disc lock? it's just a lock that you put into the brake discs so the wheel can't spin while the lock is there. if you ride you take it out and put it in your bag. so it's not going to have any effect on riding.
@@simonstucki thanks for explaining. I'm thinking there is a reason for why Noraly wouldn't have one. Could it be about the overall weight of the bike? Or storage space? I used to hike long distances. It was always about the weight and space limit lol
Yea Mauritz is a the GOAT for thinking so far ahead. Incredible. Great job of Noraly's execution of his contingency plan. Hats off to them both for sure.
@fraserwright9482 Obviously you lack comprehension skills. This bike does have a keyed ignition. The genius part was Mauritz wired her bike with 2 sets of wire loom paths. One that will work under normal conditions with the key, and one that will allow her to run the bike if she has a primary electrical failure. But only the builder, Mauritz and Noraly knew about the second set of wires and only they knew how to operate it. For that reason alone is precisely why the bike theives could'nt get the bike started, but it is also why Noraly was able to get the bike running again despite the main wire harness getting cut. Thats the genius about it. Sorry your're not able to grasp what just transpired.✌🏾🤡 😂😂😂
Moritz built a motorbike with no key ignition or steering lock and after a month it gets stolen by someone who didn't turn the fuel tap on? Her Honda she has ridden for years didn't get stolen 🤔 as it's lockable
In Iraq where women are much restricted in many ways, for guys to see this blonde woman out in public on her own, on a motorbike, fixing her own bike, knowing how to do it all herself.................has got to be a shock.
WOW! Incredible episode of shock, despair, determination, tracking, eureka, recovery, repair, regroup, and the show goes on! Glad that you're safely reunited with Frankie and your belongings. What an amazingly unstoppable woman you are, Noraly!
A soldering Iron patients and some shrink tubing will re-connect all those wires as a permanent fix, New loom not necessary. Find a good auto electrician it's an hours work. The fact you had a back up wiring system is a massive credit to the guys who built your Bike. Bravo!
I agree with you in the mindset that it's not that big of a deal to fix all the wires instead of only two. Soldering ... i prefer other solutions. But beggars can't be choosers: The repair shouldn't shorten the wires very much and mustn't make a big bulge in the loom. Whatever solution is available and fits the requirements will do it and might last longer then the whole trip. Of course, a new loom is the most reliable solution. However, I'm pretty sure her backlog of videos isn't that short. The moment we discuss this matter here she already got it done and is on her way.
You can get the joiners with solder in them , all you have to do is plug the wires in and heat the joiner and the solder melts around the wire and shrinks the outer plastic over the wire, my dog did the same thing on my motorbike trying to get at a birds nest and I rejoined them all like that so no need for an iron.
@@adeaston6553 I keep some Wago quick connectors in my tool bag for situations like this. If I’m deep in the back country I won’t be able to plug in my soldering iron. But I do carry a soldering iron, plus a small multimeter. But I thought I carried a lot of tools and parts, Noraley carries way more than I do.
Newly available low tamp solder connectors that solder and seal with hot air. Replacing the whole loom you run the risk of we’ll Intended help that may make your bike worse. When the replacement loom is not an exact replacement. I would splice the wires back together with the least amount of dismantling what is there.
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Hi Noraly, as said already by many others, as an electrical engineering I would suggest that you find a good electrician or electronics shop. They should have shrink tubing and a soldering iron, and will fix this cable problem easily. You may just take care that also the outer harness is closed again with a separate and wider shrink tube or with waterproof tape. For a shrink tube to be waterproof, before I start the shrinking I usually put some silicone glue between the outer side of the cut harness and the inner side of the shrink tube fitting over it, to make the connection between both waterproof. You may do this also for the smaller shrink tubes covering the resoldered cable ends. Just put silicone glue over the nicely cleaned soldered part, and then slide the shrink tube over and shrink it. Then you end up with completely watertight cables and with a watertight harness, good enough for a world trip. And, having a soldering iron and some shrink tube in your repair kit could be of good use. If you need help, you may find me through the internet. Best wishes from Freiburg, Germany.
Exactly as I mentioned earlier. Well said, all totally repairable, yup, soldering, heatshrink, I have even greased internal wires prior to heatshrink etc before now. We all wish we could be there for Noraly 😅
probably be a better repair if the whole loom is replaced, looms that have been repaired are always going to be trouble. besides do you want a big clump of repaired loom getting tangled up around you steering head.
@@gogogeedus That's the at home do it right repair. We're talking the finish the trip and get it home fix. Solder and heat shrink would make the cleanest "field repair" that she's likely to get. Where this trip is taking her, they could butt splice those wires back together and have no problems as long as they were properly sealed. It wouldn't look pretty, but it would last the few months left in this trip with no issues. Actually, some would argue that if she's going to be taking rough roads (and most of them are over there) then butt splices would be the better fix since a solder joint is allegedly more brittle and succeptable to failure due to vibrations.
@@davidpullar5453 I was thinking about those too. Love them & use them all the time. I definitely think it would be a good addition to the road side repair kit.
Noraly, my respect for you has quadrupled. Anyone in your place would have been venting a storm but you have managed to kept your smile and worked through the problem at hand. For sure, the hotel staff was involved and were stalling the search. Also, KUDOS to Moritz for thinking through a bike build that could take on such abuse and yet be able to be ridden.
These are the worst thieves ever sorry you have to deal with that. You are an incredible person who exemplifies patience. This is so nice to see behavior that is civil during an experience such as yours, which leaves people feeling, violated, scared, angry, and for some extreme irrational behavior. Your ability to stay calm and think clearly let me know that you are a true warrior
As a rider, I could feel every second of this incident. Any bike becomes part of our soul and body in few days, losing it or seeing it in bad shape hurts any true rider. Glad that you got it back in usable state. Wishing you happy miles ahead !!
So sorry to hear about this. I'm actually surprised that something like this hasn't happened before. Congratulations on effective problem solving to get Frankie back on the road. I probably never would have thought of the airtags, but at age 78, I'm well beyond adventures like yours. You are an inspiration to travelers everywhere.
I'm so sorry to hear about your motorcycle being stolen - what a terrifying and violating experience, especially while traveling alone. But I'm overjoyed that you were able to recover it! Your strength and resilience in handling this situation is truly inspiring. The way you stayed determined and worked with local authorities instead of letting this derail your entire journey shows such amazing character. Thank you for sharing this difficult experience so openly - it helps prepare other solo travelers while also showing that even when the worst happens, there can be positive outcomes. Wishing you many more safe miles ahead on your restored freedom machine! Keep that spirit of adventure alive. 🏍️✨
Wow, Noraly I've been watching your travels for years, but today's recovery from this misadventure gave me even more respect for you. Finding something has been stolen is a sickening feeling and the panic/stress in your body language was very real. It would have been bad enough in your home town, but where you were, oh my god,, I can't imagine what was racing through your mind. You are amazing. Safe travels.
Everybody's worst nightmare! You are so brave. your heart must be racing at 200mph . So glad you were able to retrieve it. Good luck for what's coming up ahead.
Girl my wife and i were STRESSING all day yesterday waiting for this update. SO glad you got Frankie back and super impressed with not only the way Frankie was built but also your ability to repair it the way you did. You are the GOAT!
Couple of things I noted. First, you were ready to get the bike regardless of police support. Great move. Second, you understood the bike configuration well enough to get it running. Glad you did not lose your bike or have to confront the criminals. Good job.
How devastating! However you are so resourceful and clever Noraly! To get Frankie going again after all that! So well done you! Sending you every good wish!
Noraly, I don't know if you have any experience with soldering wires, but this is a very simple skill to learn, and one you should absolutely possess. With a small soldering iron, a roll of solder, a small roll of stranded wire and a roll of electrical tape,you could make any necessary repairs yourself. This severed cable is a very simple fix. Just reattach the wires, using a short piece of wire if you need extra length, wrap each connection with tape, and you're good as new! Spend 30 minutes with any technician, or even a TH-cam video, and you will be an expert. And a cordless iron will enable you to make field repairs anywhere. You really, really need to do this! Stay safe!
Soldering is not the best way. It is only good if the wires do not vibrate or shake. The tin goes in the isolation due to capillair working and the copper becomes very brittle at the end of where the solder ends and breaks. If the flux in the solder is bad (Not no-clean) it will eat up the copper over time. Better us AMP connectors, also faster and more easy, and then tape them in so it is watertight. (I'm an EE and repairing electronics is my job. Soldering is a big part of my job. Most for industrial an maritime stuff. But I have worked on motorbikes and ride them all my life (I'm 61) Making a real good soldering connection is much harder then it looks.
@@pa4tim this! Good connectors over solder every day for a vibrating environment. I think that she could keep the current harness, if repaired with very good, solid connectors to splice the wires.
@@pa4tim A good crimp connection is better, but soldering is a lot better than a cut wire! It'll at least get you going. But yes, in a high vibration environment the copper can fatigue and crack over time where it joins the inflexible soldered bit. That said, I've soldered wires on cars before and never had a problem with the joints failing.
@@AJB1 I had failed solder joints on a CB550 and in a LandRover in the time I did solder instead of crimp. For a smooth running 4 cylinder street bike soldering will probably do but Franky has a much harder life. Every car or motor shop or even Noralee herself can crimp some connectors. To solder this correct she needs a soldering iron, 60/40 solder and find a way to keep te wires perfect still and straight together until the solder is hard. That is not easy at that location.
Hi Noraly ! So sorry about this misadventure. I've been watching you for many years, but today I feel enormous respect for you, for your calm and resilient attitude. Great example for all of us. Thank you so much, and good luck in Iraq.
as a Mechanic,i think that is a quite easy fix.each wire has it's own colour.what you need to do is,get wires the same diameter and colour and either put them together with connectors or better solder them together and isolate the whole cable tree again and each wire with either tape or shrinkage plastic.any Motor or Car electrical shop should be able to help you.
Crimp connectors and self.l galvanizing tape. Fixed my little GS450 back in 1994 after the loom melted where it goes past the tank and frame. Sold her 2 years later still with the fix and never gave me a day's issue.
Yes, definitely, solder the wires and heat shrink cover them. Considering you are in ancient Babylon as a woman, you are very lucky that you weren't hurt.
I got my CRF250L stolen out to the back of my pickup truck at my house within 15 minutes of me getting home. I ran inside to use the bathroom and when I came out to unload, the bike was gone. I didn't have an AirTag yet. Very fortunately the bike was found a week later by the police about an hour away. When I got it from the impound the bike had been painted primer grey and two rear spokes were missing. I cleaned her up, bought all new plastics and an Acerbis 3.5 gallon tank. What a crappy feeling getting your bike stolen. There's an AIrTag on her for sure now! Glad you got your bike back so fast Noraly!!
Ya, and there are thousands upon thousands of people everyday that have their vehicles/bicycles stolen in the exactly the same fashion and more or less go through the same motions. I wonder why, often enough, people such as this get such "respect" for something that was ultimately preventable....no steering lock, no disc lock, no cable lock, no motion sensor alarm, and no phone alert telling her that her airtags were now in motion...pretty basic...makes me wonder...makes me wonder quite a lot.
I’m truly sorry to hear about your bike being stolen in Iraq. As an Iraqi, I want to apologize for this and invite you to visit Mosul someday. It’s a beautiful city with a lot to offer, and I’d be happy to ensure you have a great experience here. Wishing you safe travels
Maurice is a genius. You have exactly the motorcycle you wanted and needed. I think that is possible that someone at the hotel may have been involved but we will never know. A woman is viewed as an easy target… however, you are not the an ordinary woman. You have my respect, you overcame of the most difficult circumstances that could have happened and overcame. Perfect 😍.
The guy built a motorbike with no key or steering lock and after a month it gets stolen. Nice bike to do Sand raiders on, not a good idea if you can't lock it. What do they expect?
It is amazing how you can travel thru countries that scare the crap out of most people, never being afraid of dogs, bad roads, the food, to almost be brought to tears losing Frankie...it made you stronger Noraly, and maybe a little more cautious going forward. Be safe, and I am so glad this turned out to be just a set-back and not a total disaster.
Congratulation Itchy finding the best solution. Bad experience but you are brave and great!! People there don´t help you too much but you got swith on the bike!! Perfect!!!! congratulation!!!
You are so brilliant and brave woman. You got back the stolen bike. We are appreciating your immediate action and find out the missing bike. Don't believe the hotel staff. Have a wonderful, happy and safety ride
My stress level was through the roof, this is horrible! Poor Frankie, I am so happy she didn't just vanish! Those guys who came to help you are so nice!
I guess they do same thing for all customers, what is that Hotel Name?. Such country Police also same. Please leave that city and hotel ASAP if you are sill there.
If they still cut off peoples hands maybe they consider the penalty for vehicle theft to be a little harsh and are reluctant to contact the police due to the maiming of the theives if they get caught.
My mood was swinging as according Noraly's expressions. Beginning I was so tensed. At the end I was watching with full smile on face as she was explaining about incident 😅 Itchy boots is like a part of our family now. Whatever hurts her hurts us also All the best and stay safe Noraly
I am the same way. After every video we get to know her. She is so naturally charismatic and engaging, I become one with her emotions as they change by the second. Peace!
As an iraqi i was super happy seen you in iraq. I'm an old fan of you seen all your videos, enjoying all your videos. I'm really sorry for that incident. im glad you found Frankie . Thankfully the thief was stupid and i hope the police will caught him soon. Have a safe trip WOMAN OF STEEL 💜
Iraqis should not feel bad about an incident that happens in any country. Very kind of you, thank you. We all are the Itchy Boots family and support our girl who entertains us.
Norally , Big salute to you🙌 You are not just a rider, You are an inspiration to all the riders/tourers in the world You are an angel on bike I would say. Please avoid going unsafe places🙏🙏, there are a lot more safe countries in the world though you never know when you are travelling solo. Salute to you again🙌🙌🙌🙌
Ohhh, Frankieeeeee 😢 They stole you, dropped you, tried to ride you out and when they couldn't start you, cut your wires, but Noraly rescued you and you two were reunited -- YAYYYY GO ITCHY BOOTS, GO ... 🏍🏍🏍
Well done Noraly. Its not so difficult for an auto electrician or mechanic to resplice the loom as the wires are all colour coded. Just make sure that solder joints are good and that they are well insulated with heat shrink sleeving. That will keep you going until you can replace the loom. Well done for using airtags, for staying as calm as possible and for being persistent. May the rest of your journey be more uneventful.
@@Dr.Z3rdi Why don't you stop watching her videos since you are so biased and bringing up old news. Get a life. A real one. This video is very old. You sound like a jealous person. By the way, this video is over a month old and she is already out of Iraq.
Happy to see Frankie recovered quickly. You may not want to share certain details with everyone such as how many Airtags you have, or how the killswitch works etc. Thiefs may be watching your videos too.
@@mantvydasumbraziunas9798 This video is old and I'm sure she didn't explain other security issues. I'm sure her bike is fixed now and there are other security installed that no one knows about even if they watch this video. She is out of Iraq and probably back home getting ready for her next trip.
My thoughts too. She spent a few episodes at the start telling us about the bike but wisely didn't say anything about the anti theft devices. Now she tells us maybe everything🤔
I have a small motorcycle in Erbil but I always tie it with a big chain and lock it because here in Erbil motorcycles do not have license plates and are easily stolen and resold. Always secure your motor with a strong chain and lock.
Dear Norally, I'm so glad you're reunited with your friend Frankie. Unfortunately, there are a small number of bad people all over the world. I admire your smiling face, courage and determination in every situation. I pray that you are always safe. May god protect you.I am sending you lots of greetings and love from Türkiye.
@@Thenextwillcome. If there were more bad people than good people, we wouldn't even be able to walk the streets. Please don't be pessimistic. We should always focus on good people and beauty, like Norally.
They probably cut the wires beacuese they suppescted that your tracker was hard wired into the bike. I am also suspecting someone at the hotel tipped them off that you were still tracking the bike somehow so they panicked and returned it. Glad, you and Frankie are safe.
@@tonyghmoviefreak absolutely not. Watch until the end. They left the bike on the street 2 hours before she even went looking. She didn't see the bike the first time around because a car had parked in front of the bike.
I agree, I had the same impression. The cable was cut for surveillance reasons. The receptionist wasn't very cooperative either. Fingers crossed, you're an incredibly brave woman.
With these emotional reactions, you don't know their culture and their words so judgement is yet uninformed. If you know what they are saying and have proof of any lack of integrity, then maybe there is some suspicion.
@Care2WorldBuild which culture is known for hotel staff not calling police when a guest's vehicle is stolen??? That list would be beneficial to many.....
Noraly, I am relieved you found Frankie. Today you stressed me out big time. I have been following your adventures for a long time around the world now and this was one thing I feared most. You really rock girl!
That was unfortunate, glad Frankie is back. I had to go back and rewatch S8, EP02 - at 10.45 min where Moritz explains the alternative wiring loop. That was ingenious!
I was so heartbroken to hear about your motorcycle being stolen. It’s truly unfair that someone who spreads so much positivity and inspiration through their journey had to go through such a tough experience. But I was overjoyed to see that you finally got it back! Even though it needs a lot of repairs, your determination and resilience are so inspiring. I hope you never have to face something like this again and can continue your incredible adventure without any more setbacks. Wishing you safe and smooth travels ahead!
You should lodge a complaint against the Hotel authority. They were supposed to provide security of your bike which was parked inside the hotel premises
She should contact her insurance and with all the footage, CCTV and a police report in hands prosecute the hotel for acting neglect. Maybe she is not moving into that direction because is gonna hold her there for quite some time, and does not worth it at all.
No going to the police, great move, don’t file a complaint. Your destination is not Iraq. 🇮🇶. You have more fishes to fry than this stupid scene. The hotel folks are probably involved. They think you are stupid but the idea is to have a safe passage through Iraq. News flies so watch your environment and where you go when there. Some folks are inhumane and that’s the world.
"Noraly, I am so happy you’ve found your bike again! I have 6 AirTags, and I know just how relieved and happy you must feel to have them. My adrenaline was also rushing as I saw your upload. I’m so happy for you! Greetings from Friesland, the Netherlands."
Those gentleman didn't seem very helpful or care about the gravity of the situation. So glad you recovered Frankie. You were calmer than i would have been. Please have a safe and Merry Christmas Noraly. 🙏
Noraly‘s episodes are Minimum 2-3 weeks old. For security reasons she upload later! Maybe at the moment all Problems solved with the cables and she is in Iran at the moment …
That gentleman knows everything. They are partner with bad guys... At that area, if someone comes with nice car or mororbike, someone😂 call the bad guys and bad guys pays some money to them.. win win you know...
It's interesting to see all the Kurdish people who yelled at the comments as "It is not Iraq, It's Iraqi Kurdistan" in the previous videos, now says "It's Iraq". What a disgrace.
Luckily it was in Kurdistan 😂😂😂 they couldn't go far with Franky 😂😂😂
Neredeyse PKK ye ganimet olacaktı.. Iyi yırttı, Orda tek bir kadın olarak kalması bile tam bir deli cesareti. Peşmergeler dağa kaçırır seni, Terket oraları bi an evvel..
I love people that don't panic and complain when times get tough and instead, look for a way to move forward. Its a special breed of people, and you are one of them.
You're strange because everybody else likes people that panic and complain a lot.
I wouldn’t panic either if I was worth 5 million dollars 😊
Bravo noraly votre réaction est celle d'une aventurière faisant face avec une grande lucidité aux problèmes
Alors que votre périple reprenne et encore merci pour vos vidéos
My anger would override my panic🤣
Those kkind of people are sadist.
I don't know how many folks could roll with the punches like you do. Amazing calmness, resilience and perseverance. Best wishes from USA.
Dhe was just an amazing gorgeous lady !
Irak da 2 milyon sivilin, ABD askerleri tarafından tecavüze uğraması kadar acı vermemiştir.
Such a cool lady right!
@@Thatmane55why would she buy a new one when she can fix it herself
Well boy's and Girls let me tell you one thing; if it ain't Dutch it ain't much! Oeps.....well sorry yep I'm Dutch and I'm so proud of that Lady.
A warm welcome from Kurdish community :)
😂😂 You are right! Kurdistan hospitality (!) 😅
Bir Türk olarak söylemek isterim ki Hırsızın Irkı olmaz.
@@od3398 Nah, they are not.
@@safakisbir exactly, it is all about class and other circumstances
The bottom line. You are safe. I know I am not alone ( 2.49 M ) in saying that no matter how much we love your videos, we want you to be safe out there. Thank You, Moritz once again for putting your personal touches on Frankie.
You are safe ? Really!? She is not
@@waterrat6915 She is very safe and is another country. This video is not recent.
@@waterrat6915 This video is published, so she is obviously solved the problem.
@@Dr.Z3rdi Oh, shut up.
@@Dr.Z3rdi LOL, Norali is the only victim here.
The German guys that built your bike are brilliant! You are so lucky to have crossed paths with them! 😃
Kudos to him !
The wiring setup is brilliant 😂🎉
That's super intelligent ! Hats off to those mechanics ! Excellent idea !
Yes, German engeneering! We think wider what can be happen. This is one advantage to live in Germany. Other mentalitys in other countries have other advantages. Will say we are in many things not perfect in our country and somtimes we are very slow. i hope Noraly will be repaire Franky complete. Best wishes on Christmas days for all the follwers and Noraly from South Germany
German's have always been a cut above most others.
When you left the Turkey, i know that something is going to happen. I knew it from my experience! My Turkey trip was amazing but after I passed the border to Iraq, they stole my bag etc. It was nightmare. Same thing happened in Iran also. Fingers crossed Noraly. Take care of you, stay safe, ride safe 😊
Turkey is safe but Iraq not!! What r u doing there Noraly? People r not nice like u think in that area!
Once upon a time Iraq was a real country. Then the freedom and democracy came.
Türkiye güvenli bir ülkedir, Türkiye sınırını geçtiğiniz an diğer ülkelerde başınıza herşey gelebilir, kaos, karmaşa herşey hakimdir buralarda...
@@mbb4458 cest la vee
Me as well. I thought something will happen.
100 percent the Hotel staff are involved.
Thanks God you got your Frankie.
500% they were involved. The guys were probably trying to cut power to the tracker and clearly someone from the hotel informed them of it. xD
absolutely😂😂😂
Afgaande van de reacties van het hotelpersoneel is het wel heel obvious dat ze erbij betrokken waren maar keihard bewijs heb je niet. 🤔🤔 vooral dat ze de Politie niet wilde bellen.
110 %
thought she was naive telling them about the air tags. She could have kept that quiet. He's police. He's not police. RED FLAG.
For sure Hotel Personnel involvement, as soon as you told them being able to track the Bike, they probably rang the thieves, and they abandoned it. Plus whats the deal with the Lobby Personnel not calling the Police for you? .... Really impressed with your yechnical ability, Electrical knowhow, and calm under pressure. Well done!
that's exactly what I was thinking. what an embarrassment for Iraq and I would definitely publicize this hotel as a scam and aiding thieves .
She said the bike was there from the beginning.
@@gozdegunes7834 ?????. She said the opposite.
She said the bike had already been abandoned for 2 hours when she got to it. Not sure what the timeframe was in the video, but I doubt it was 2 hours between the start of the video and her finding it.
Typical of countries such as these.
Today's vlog from Itchy Boots was truly a valuable lesson for every motorcycle traveler. The way she handled her stolen motorcycle situation, using AirTags and a double wiring system, was both smart and resourceful. The use of GPS tracking helped her locate the bike, and the backup wiring system ensured she had a fail-safe if one of the systems failed. It's a brilliant example of the importance of taking extra security measures when touring. Thank you, Itchy Boots, for sharing such crucial tips. For anyone who might find themselves in a similar situation, this vlog is a must-watch-knowing how to act and the tools to rely on could make all the difference.
@@Blackbox_1021 very true 👍
There are many good people there , but dangerous at the same time.
also make sure to have all episodes of Magnum P.I. downloaded on your tablet
vast maken aan een boom of paal werkt beter dan air-tags
there was no gps.
Moritz did an amazing job building Frankie. Technology (air tags) helped you get Frankie back, but an old school build helped you continue on your journey with minimal inconvenience. You’re an amazingly strong woman. Safe travels.
I think Moritz already planned ahead if these things are going to happen. Dear Moritz, youre a genius, Man! Man o man I ran out of words. Noraly, safe travels dear!
Old school build would have actually been a vibration alarm/hidden switch/horn setup. I, er, know this because that was the old school way we used to use to prevent our bikes being stolen.
As a result of this problem it become clear how good is Moritz, I think that he will have to get much bigger workshop, there would be many work orders coming his way.
@@Frank_Nemo excuse me. But to me it’s old school, to you not so much.
You need to change hotels ASAP. Somebody tipped off the thieves.
I like the way Itchy Boots has dealt with the situation. I never realised the extent of the preparation and precautions she takes before her trips to deal with every kind of situation. Hats off to her, once again! Ride safely!
I think you might be slightly misinterpreting the preparation extent etc. The bike builder builds in a back up wiring harness, not for theft, cutting the wire to prevent power to airtags is the most likely reasoning, and Noraly doesn't use any other theft deterrence. She uses no steering lock, disc lock, cable lock, motion sensor, alarm, phone alert from air tags..to wake her up at the moment, seems weird that she just leaves a free rolling bike under a tarp with attractants like luggage while on a big world trip. It was no doubt going to happen sooner or later.
@@greyfisher3897unfortunately true 😔
I agree that the hotel staff was definitely involved. They were very uncooperative. I'm amazed that in all your travels This has never happened before. I'm so glad you and Frankie were reunited.
14:55 so were these guys
@@mtefft no, they leave the bike 2 hour before
I was thinking same thing and just saw your comment. sure they involved.
Yes, I'm convinced it was an 'inside job' involving the hotel staff. They probably knew 2 young guys who would actually do it.
No, as she concluded. The timeline doeas not fit for it.
WTF .......😳 A shady reaction from the hotel at first, not calling the police and just no action.
So glad you got her back!! Damn ....girl.... You handled it like a boss 👊👊👌
Yes very curious reaction.
wow big surprise that's because someone in the hotel was in on it with whoever took it.
A lot if not most vehicles stolen in Montreal and many cities is tied to the night staff at hotels.
Some hotel staff was in on the scam. Very fishy to leave the bike like that. Someone in hotel must've told them to find the 2nd air tag before police come and they couldn't so had to leave it.
@@billruss6704 no, not really. They do not want police involved most times.
🎉i am amazed at the forethought in planning how Frankie was setup. Air tags, backup wiring you and the folks that did the setup, what a great job!
I'd have a least 6 air tags on the bike and a few hidden switches that disable it.
@CHRnorton Plus some stickers that say "Don't even try to steal it, lol"
Guys it doesn't have a steering lock or ignition key? One of the most basic obstacles to theft. Yes it's good she has airtags, but if it's parked somewhere out of signal then she is stuffed. This was pointed out when the German guy built it with no electrics. Hey presto we are a month into a trip and someone nicked her motorbike
@@fraserwright9482 Steering locks are nigh on useless as they're easily broken & in an attempt to get round the ignition key was why they cut the wires, which probably would've been much simpler on the original wiring loom. If they can get any modern bike in neutral they could've done exactly what they did in this vid.
I don't understand why backup wiring didn't help ... why did she still have to drive without electronics? I am sorry I don't understand how it works. But yea I wish you would at least give police statement or somethin so they could catch those thieves. Not for you but for others. If they get away with it because you didn't want to give statement that means they will steal from someone else next time : /
Here in Brazil, due to the high rates of motorcycle theft, it’s common to install trackers that are powered by the motorcycle’s main power line (connected directly to the battery to function even when the engine is off). That’s why thieves here often cut the wiring to avoid being tracked - that’s probably why they cut it.
Ya, no doubt that is exactly why they cut it. Its amazing how many interpret this incorrectly. I wonder why there was no other theft prevention ideas like...steering lock, disc lock, cable lock, motion sensor, alarm, phone alarm telling her air tags are in motion......makes me wonder.....
My bike was stolen once and the person(s) rolled the bike out of sight, cut all of the wires near the steering column, then attempted to hotwire. Luckily they blew fuses and eventually gave up. But what I'm saying is, cutting the wires solely to disable tracking is not definitively the reason they cut hers. They would need only know or figure out which wire(s) to jump in order to get the bike live and able to run minimally, exactly as she did at the end of the episode.
Same as Turkey
Almost all stolen and recovered-ish street motorcycles I've ever seen (at police and insurance auctions, going back to the 70's) had the locks (if any) and one of the main battery cables cut near the battery terminals, and the thieves quietly either pushed / pulled the bikes a short distance away to a waiting van or truck, or quickly lifted it directly into one without attempting to start the bike at all. An alarm (or hard wired tracker) won't work without electricity, and only some have internal power sources. Slide hammered and punched out ignition switches were usually only to defeat the steering head lock. Attempts to hotwire to get the engine running came later, once back at the thieves garages.
Not really no the bikes that they drive they are cg125 or cg150 based on the old iconic honda from 90's or 80's and they're Chinese bikes that don't really have any security how they steal it is the main wiring harness runs along the bikes and really visible and easy to reach without moving anything so basically just grab the harness cut it and like i said it's a Chinese bike without even jacking the wires the bike starts right away by just cutting the harness and when the tried to do that on her bike didn't really work out they got a notification about an air tag following them and just ditched the bike when it fell they knew it was a pain in the ass to start lol
It is clear that the people at the hotel have knowledge of the theft. We are following you from Saudi Arabia🇸🇦. Continue your adventures. Our hearts are with you. You are wonderful, Nourali.
@@787878abdullah Rightt ! At first they said that the men in the black shirt was a policeman, then they said that the police is coming after that they ve changed everything they said so weird !
@@787878abdullah it's interesting to see she is denying that possibility
...please, @787878abdullah, how on earth is it "clear that the people at the hotel have knowledge of the theft"? What evidence do you have that was not apparent to Noraly nor the police? Feel free to share with us, but note that hunches and biased gut feelings do not suffice as evidence. Neither does guesswork. We continue to wish Noraly all the best in her journey as she presents us with true facets of humanity.
@@velebithost they should show hospitality like any human being should.
@@velebithost What kind of backward reasoning is this?
16:51 I'm watching this on Christmas night. I'm a bit sick, and on the grumpy side of a mood. But these two guys sharing their food, and telling you they wanted to keep you safe and make sure that you can get Frankie going - that made me smile for the first time today. Two punks tried to ruin your day, but many others just want to help. Thank you for the smile, Noraly.
Yes! They are REAL men not those two who tried to steal her bike!
Merry Christmas 🎄🎄
The redundency built into Frankie by the German builders (Moritz?) paid off on multiple levels. Your self-reliance, determination and grit saved the day and Frankie.
You are an inspiration to many Noraly - safe travels - Cheers!
Not just the redundancy, but also the fact that Franky is so ridiculously outdated when it comes to the electrics. With a slightly more modern or even a fully modern bike loaded with all the electronic assist systems, cutting through the wiring harness would be a death sentence.
I wasn't sure as I don't have much clue about motorbikes but now I think Frankie is too simple for a modern thief? And is this statement valid in a developing country? Frankie was built partly for the simplicity of fixing her in those regions. I'm baffled how thieves couldn't figure her out. Noraly mentioned they must have been car thieves. How does cutting wires help to get the engine started?
I still think Moritz have done a fantastic job!
Maybe the cut the wires because they were it afraid it would have an alarm. Anyway, a simple old bike has its advantages and it's good to know your own bike inside out like she does. 👍
@@blubbietweeduizend Oh, yes, that makes sense, the alarm!
I also thought Frankie doesn't look modern enough to have Air Tags so maybe when they discovered them they gave up.
Absolutely, Noraly seem to know much more about her bike that she shows in her videos😀
Very Sad News
I felt sick in my stomach when I saw the video Noraly. I had a bike stolen a while ago and literally stepped out the front door to see the theif ride it away. Although guys in the hotel didn’t seem to be too helpful, I think your quick response has proven beneficial. Great outcome❤
How dare they take the most famous and recognisable bike in the world. Glad you got it back Noraly. Hats off to your resilience.
I was thinking along those lines. Once the authorities realize what a famous person she is, if those thieves are caught; they might be in for a very bad time
She's our queen of hearts 💕
Even in IRAQ, two men come simping on her with food! You can’t make this stuff up! You would never believe me!
I honestly don’t think they would have gotten far without someone knowing and definitely being real squeaky wheel about it.
Silly. Thieves couldn't care less about famous and recognizable.
Trust me, for this trip, you definitely don’t need to replace the entire wiring harness. The nearest service center, which is fully capable of neatly soldering it together, can do the job in 1-2 hours without any issues. There’s no reason to feel down or worry about it. I’ve been a specialist in this field for over 30 years.Any way-good luck!Cheers from Germany.
They will repair it, but its not that easy. The location is with maximal bending, therefore it would break again.
It is very capable of fix it without buying a new wire harness if done right would have no need to break. It not a difficult job to fix.
For dry trips, it's fine but it's not reliable. New wiring loom is best.
Do both, get the wires properly soldered and track down a new harness.
Yes, all those wires can be rejoined but it depends on how well that is done as to long term reliability. It sounds like the wiring loom is custom so getting a replacement could be difficult.
OMG, my heart skipped a beat when I read the title. A couple of episodes back I was praising the universal hospitality around the world, and now this! Thank God you are just fine and so is Frankie. This incident just reminded us the hard way, that we are following week in, week out and cheering for a very brave woman alone against a world that can be at times very cruel. Please take care of you Noraly.
Still, keep hope for humanity. There's always gonna be 1 or 2 people that get a little lost, and hopefully, they find their way back. We come from love, we just get here and our egos get in our way. And we forget it . Blessings to all, may grace dance with you on your path.
Africa has Hospitality. Very loving Continent and Safe
It had to be Iraq.
Guys the motorbike has no key. 😂 Anyone can start it. Her Honda has a key and whilst I love African hospitality this seems a bit of a long stretch to assume this would not happen anywhere.
@@fraserwright9482 She said in the video... she has the key. Why are you so insistent in explaining your opinion - mansplaining. This event happened months ago and she is off and gone from Iraq. You seem to want to bash her move. Geesh
such an embarrassment and disgracefulness for such a thing to have happened in my country, this could give a very negative impression about Iraq and its people. On the behalf of all the Iraqis, I would like to express my sincere apologies for this attempted bulgary and for the shock and suffering you must have endured of this horrible experience. I would also like to reassure you that Iraqi people are excessively kind, hospitable, generous and helpful, and you will surely sense these attributes and feelings in Baghdad. I wish you a happy and safe journey in, my country, Iraq. Finally, you have such an angelic soul and your journey is inspirational.
Enjoy your time.
Best Wishes,
i lived in baghdad for 4 and a half years and i can truly confirm what you said about iraqi people.
don't be ashamed. there are bad people everywhere.
Don't worry. The previous videos (and this one also) have shown that your people are very very kind.
Yassir you are a great person.
I saw a lot of Iraqi people come and help. Amazing people.
Wow
Noraly u are BadAss
Seeing you fix the bike was the moment i thought i want my daughter to be this independent, this confident.
What guts, What a soul, what a journey.
Yeah , it was at that moment when she started to fix the bike , I said to myself - I love that woman - so self sufficient , in control , confident , and admirable.
Compare this incident with what happened in Iran and Shams Ali's family... you will find a clear difference between the two neighboring countries... I hope you leave Iraq safely... we are waiting for you with love...
@@Joseph64250 Come on, this could happen in any country.
@@yineLeyla This honorable lady has traveled almost the whole world with her motorcycle and this is the first time that such an incident has happened... yes just in Iraq
@@Joseph64250 what's your point ?, bad people's are only in Irak ? Rest of the people's are angels ? 😂
It's hard to believe how calm you were. That's why you can do these adventures and the rest of us just watch from home. You are amazing Noraly.
Your mindset in all of this and ability to see the humour in the stupidity of the thieves is a testimony to your strength, resilience, and streetsmarts, Noraly. 💪
Was thinking same. I was surprised to learn of cameras everywhere there which would make us wonder, did they not realize that, or just too stupid. I have learned most theives in general are stupid. That bike in Iraq is like a white elephant. Lets draw attention to ourselves by stealing it! No idea if police there would have investigated it or not. Peace!
Hi, we’re glad you got your bike back. And my father share your situation on his Facebook and he’s well known and he called on police commission of Erbil and he knows them personally. Share it yesterday 🙂
This is why Moritz insisted on building a bike for you that was as simple and absent of nanny aids and gizmos in order to create the maximum amount of redundancy and fail-safe reliability in case the SHTF. This definitely qualifies as SHTF! I remember him talking about creating the fully redundant electrical system, insisting on a kick-start option, etc etc. Every part he chose and every decision made was for situations like this where the apocalypse is coming down on you. Glad you are safe. Frankie will ride again!!
I disagree, she does not have a key to lock or start it. There is no steering lock and if they look at how to start it they can ride off, even Moritz boasted how you can start it by turning on the fuel and kick starting it. This is one of the most basic acts to stop theft as you can't push it away or into a van without help. Her Honda wasn't stolen at any point. That's how stupid this idea was
never knew there got so much into bikes, that's cool!
Yes. It's a good thing Moritz showed her how to jumper the ignition in case she had any problem with the wiring, kill switch or start switch.
@@fraserwright9482 Again you have no clue. If Moritz wasn't that prepared the bike was gone ! No one can start that bike without knowledge of how it works. If she'd have had the Honda in that situation the trip was over !
@@fraserwright9482 LOL are you planning on making these same silly replies on every comment? Steering locks are almost useless
In case anyone had any doubts, today you show us that in addition to being a motorcycle traveler, you are a woman of resources who knows how to face problems without despair.
Congratulations and thank you for continuing to tell us about your trip despite the difficulties.
Yes Noraly keeps shining through in this way. I've often referred to Noraly as the real Wonder Woman (see her shirt S1 intro). We've seen her navigate through some very difficult circumstances that required extreme mental strength and this one ranks high on the list. No one can be compared to Noraly, and Noraly can not be compared to anyone. Peace!
To have the guts to go after Frankie yourself, and then proceed to take out your tools and get her running again, WOW. You’re a special lady. Sending much love and Christmas blessings from Texas 🙏🏼❤️
@@vihreelinja4743she's definitely fearless.
she's a DOER!
She took a big risk.
+1 sending love from Texas. Ride safe Ma'am!
Yes, we that have followed Noraly knew she would take bull by the horns. Could hear it in her voice, chomping at the bit to go while somehwat frustrated the first two men didn't seem to have any urgency. She knew time was of the essence. I love her tenacity. If I had a daughter I would name her Noraly. Sad to see Frankie stolen but wow what an incredible ending. Couldn't write a script better than this. So many lessons to learn from this video. I have always said she is more intelligent that some give her credit for. Truely we are watching the real Wonder Woman. Peace!
Your are such a role model of resilience and remaining calm under pressure. Stay safe!
Noraly, you are a Rockstar for your grace under pressure! Mad respect.
Air tags!
@@davidfisher268 Yeah now I want a pair of air tags for my bike
Remove the speaker fronthe tag, or they here it and remove it.
Absolutely she is
Moritz taught you well! You know Frankie inside out! Your self reliance comes through again! So happy you are reunited!!! Hope you can get it properly sorted out!
The time she spent in Germany, has definitely payed off! Great idea for Moritz to have her there as the bike was been reassembled
Something as simple as a key in a steering lock like most Motorcycles stops people pushing the motorbike away. This German Fachwissen is also why it got taken in the first place
The hotel staff where 100 percent involved,a can bet my life on it 😀😀😀🤝🤝🤝good that you recovered Franky and I hope you will move safely from Iraq
I Washington thinking the same.someone in the hotel call the thieves
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They may not be involved, however they may have other reasons to avoid any police matters, we will never know!
You inspire me to explore and do adventures alone. Just yesterday I did 800KM in a new country alone, at some moment while doing a pretty rough road in the middle of nowhere I thought about you and that kept me going. Thank you, ride safe and peace❤ Love from Kenya 🇰🇪
"Never loose your cool" it said on the vending machine behind you when repairing the bike at 15:00 .... Exactly you Noraly. Sorry for your stress but you are amazing as always!
omg I'm getting goosebumps, if that wasn't a sign from above idk what is
Wow well spotted! She absolutely could be the author of these words :)
Under normal circumstances, getting messages from the signs/billboards can be a symptom of paranoid schizophrenia. But, how can this be more relevant, isn't it!
Moritz gets the hero of the day award! Amazing how he set the bike up. and Noraly - the air tags..... Awesome! All the Best - Ride Safe! Peace! ❤❤❤
The chances of theft were astronomically high imo, I was always wondering how she did not worry more.
Getting used to it I guess.
@@AtomicAndishe is ALWAYS cautious NOT to leave her bike in an unsafe place 🤬
I said this was going to happen when there is no steering lock or ignition key. Air tags are great if there is a signal, I don't see this as the last theft she will encounter as it has no key. 🗝️
Cable lock, or chain and hefty padlock. That way it can’t be walked off or towed away. Passed through the wheels or better through the frame and tied off to a post, or other fixed object. I never leave my bicycle or motorcycle unchained.
@@AtomicAndi How I see it is that she did not worry too much. Guess she can afford a new bike anytime. Plus until now she pretty much parked Frankie in gated and locked parking. This time she was ill and chose a hotel with food and comfort offered but parking was somewhat accessible to outsiders.
It was a risk and it happened. People suspect the hotel staff may have had something to do with it as they didn't seem to be much involved in calling Police and being supportive. But hey, things happen and we deal with them. With a large account I would have the comfort of worrying about my health more than about my bike. And I'm glad she could recover physically first. Bike is just an item.
From Someone who’s traveled on a motorcycle in many countries I would definitely add a disc lock to your security set up.Doesn’t take up a lot of room. I know it won’t stop somebody lifting the bike like professional crews but it saved me quite a few times.
Loving the channel !!
@@taff1838 I had a huge trucking chain (high strength steel) and massive padlock. Had it stolen once ( before chain) and they blew the fuse trying to hot wire it. Ended up about 2 blocks away.
Would it create additional issues when riding off road? I'm no expert by any means, only learning from comments. Just thinking about maintenance. Would there be a reason she wouldn't have it?
@@bsnufkin929 the disc lock? it's just a lock that you put into the brake discs so the wheel can't spin while the lock is there. if you ride you take it out and put it in your bag. so it's not going to have any effect on riding.
@@simonstucki thanks for explaining. I'm thinking there is a reason for why Noraly wouldn't have one. Could it be about the overall weight of the bike? Or storage space? I used to hike long distances. It was always about the weight and space limit lol
Disc locks are ok but if someone tries to move the bike the disc will probably be damaged by twisting in its mount
Kurds speak better English than Turks, donating your motorcycle to them would motivate them
motivate for what?
This whole series of a events is a testament to the value of over preparedness. Both Noraly and Mauritz are amazing, what a combo.
Yea Mauritz is a the GOAT for thinking so far ahead. Incredible. Great job of Noraly's execution of his contingency plan. Hats off to them both for sure.
You see what was directly over the road from Frankie where she was left .hm
It has no ignition key and it has no steering lock 😂 why is this seen as genius when the kids stole it
@fraserwright9482 Obviously you lack comprehension skills. This bike does have a keyed ignition. The genius part was Mauritz wired her bike with 2 sets of wire loom paths. One that will work under normal conditions with the key, and one that will allow her to run the bike if she has a primary electrical failure. But only the builder, Mauritz and Noraly knew about the second set of wires and only they knew how to operate it. For that reason alone is precisely why the bike theives could'nt get the bike started, but it is also why Noraly was able to get the bike running again despite the main wire harness getting cut.
Thats the genius about it. Sorry your're not able to grasp what just transpired.✌🏾🤡 😂😂😂
Ik weet dat het kastig meenemen is maar een goede ketting is eigenlijk een must.
They thought a blond girl from the Netherlands would be easy pickings...not so fast. That German mechanic deserves a big hug :)
Moritz built a motorbike with no key ignition or steering lock and after a month it gets stolen by someone who didn't turn the fuel tap on? Her Honda she has ridden for years didn't get stolen 🤔 as it's lockable
In Iraq where women are much restricted in many ways, for guys to see this blonde woman out in public on her own, on a motorbike, fixing her own bike, knowing how to do it all herself.................has got to be a shock.
@@fraserwright9482 except steering locks are easy to break and they never got it started.
@@bradsanders6954 I’m always amused by how many men hover around her. They are clearly impressed. 🩷
@@bradsanders6954 women were police Officers, pilots and ministries in Iran, this Woman is Not special but glad she got her bike…
WOW! Incredible episode of shock, despair, determination, tracking, eureka, recovery, repair, regroup, and the show goes on!
Glad that you're safely reunited with Frankie and your belongings.
What an amazingly unstoppable woman you are, Noraly!
Geçmiş olsun noraly frankie üzüldüm kendine dikkat et Türkiyeden ferhat ben🖐😎
A soldering Iron patients and some shrink tubing will re-connect all those wires as a permanent fix, New loom not necessary. Find a good auto electrician it's an hours work. The fact you had a back up wiring system is a massive credit to the guys who built your Bike. Bravo!
Massive!
I agree with you in the mindset that it's not that big of a deal to fix all the wires instead of only two.
Soldering ... i prefer other solutions. But beggars can't be choosers: The repair shouldn't shorten the wires very much and mustn't make a big bulge in the loom. Whatever solution is available and fits the requirements will do it and might last longer then the whole trip.
Of course, a new loom is the most reliable solution.
However, I'm pretty sure her backlog of videos isn't that short. The moment we discuss this matter here she already got it done and is on her way.
You can get the joiners with solder in them , all you have to do is plug the wires in and heat the joiner and the solder melts around the wire and shrinks the outer plastic over the wire, my dog did the same thing on my motorbike trying to get at a birds nest and I rejoined them all like that so no need for an iron.
@@adeaston6553 I keep some Wago quick connectors in my tool bag for situations like this. If I’m deep in the back country I won’t be able to plug in my soldering iron. But I do carry a soldering iron, plus a small multimeter. But I thought I carried a lot of tools and parts, Noraley carries way more than I do.
Newly available low tamp solder connectors that solder and seal with hot air.
Replacing the whole loom you run the risk of we’ll
Intended help that may make your bike worse. When the replacement loom is not an exact replacement. I would splice the wires back together with the least amount of dismantling what is there.
Hi Noraly, as said already by many others, as an electrical engineering I would suggest that you find a good electrician or electronics shop. They should have shrink tubing and a soldering iron, and will fix this cable problem easily. You may just take care that also the outer harness is closed again with a separate and wider shrink tube or with waterproof tape. For a shrink tube to be waterproof, before I start the shrinking I usually put some silicone glue between the outer side of the cut harness and the inner side of the shrink tube fitting over it, to make the connection between both waterproof. You may do this also for the smaller shrink tubes covering the resoldered cable ends. Just put silicone glue over the nicely cleaned soldered part, and then slide the shrink tube over and shrink it. Then you end up with completely watertight cables and with a watertight harness, good enough for a world trip. And, having a soldering iron and some shrink tube in your repair kit could be of good use. If you need help, you may find me through the internet. Best wishes from Freiburg, Germany.
Exactly as I mentioned earlier. Well said, all totally repairable, yup, soldering, heatshrink, I have even greased internal wires prior to heatshrink etc before now. We all wish we could be there for Noraly 😅
probably be a better repair if the whole loom is replaced, looms that have been repaired are always going to be trouble. besides do you want a big clump of repaired loom getting tangled up around you steering head.
@@gogogeedus That's the at home do it right repair. We're talking the finish the trip and get it home fix. Solder and heat shrink would make the cleanest "field repair" that she's likely to get. Where this trip is taking her, they could butt splice those wires back together and have no problems as long as they were properly sealed. It wouldn't look pretty, but it would last the few months left in this trip with no issues. Actually, some would argue that if she's going to be taking rough roads (and most of them are over there) then butt splices would be the better fix since a solder joint is allegedly more brittle and succeptable to failure due to vibrations.
Solder Seal Wire Connector Solder melts with a match or lighter and also shrink's fitted shrink tube at the same time. Basically a permanent repair.
@@davidpullar5453 I was thinking about those too. Love them & use them all the time. I definitely think it would be a good addition to the road side repair kit.
Noraly, my respect for you has quadrupled. Anyone in your place would have been venting a storm but you have managed to kept your smile and worked through the problem at hand. For sure, the hotel staff was involved and were stalling the search.
Also, KUDOS to Moritz for thinking through a bike build that could take on such abuse and yet be able to be ridden.
These are the worst thieves ever sorry you have to deal with that. You are an incredible person who exemplifies patience. This is so nice to see behavior that is civil during an experience such as yours, which leaves people feeling, violated, scared, angry, and for some extreme irrational behavior. Your ability to stay calm and think clearly let me know that you are a true warrior
As a rider, I could feel every second of this incident. Any bike becomes part of our soul and body in few days, losing it or seeing it in bad shape hurts any true rider. Glad that you got it back in usable state. Wishing you happy miles ahead !!
Yes, riding around Australia I would have felt a huge amount of relief to have had all those backups.
So sorry to hear about this. I'm actually surprised that something like this hasn't happened before. Congratulations on effective problem solving to get Frankie back on the road. I probably never would have thought of the airtags, but at age 78, I'm well beyond adventures like yours. You are an inspiration to travelers everywhere.
Me too, but then I did it when young --- now I'm a voyeur voyager which is all new.
This is a forewarning to other tourist and travelers of the dangerous that await them in that country.
Ride safe!
I'm so sorry to hear about your motorcycle being stolen - what a terrifying and violating experience, especially while traveling alone. But I'm overjoyed that you were able to recover it! Your strength and resilience in handling this situation is truly inspiring. The way you stayed determined and worked with local authorities instead of letting this derail your entire journey shows such amazing character. Thank you for sharing this difficult experience so openly - it helps prepare other solo travelers while also showing that even when the worst happens, there can be positive outcomes. Wishing you many more safe miles ahead on your restored freedom machine! Keep that spirit of adventure alive. 🏍️✨
But why you don't have a 20€ brake disc lock.... You just need a complete change on the "wiring harness.".! no doubt Germany can send one
Great statement! I agree!
Well said !
Anyone in Europe or the USA uses a lock. 50 years traveling on a cycle with a lock, never stolen
AI
I'm happy that you finally meet with the kurds
Who say the thieves were Kurds? I say those hotel employees were in it and they were defititely not Kurds
@Vince1648 on top of that this place is called Iraqi kurdistan
Wow, Noraly I've been watching your travels for years, but today's recovery from this misadventure gave me even more respect for you.
Finding something has been stolen is a sickening feeling and the panic/stress in your body language was very real.
It would have been bad enough in your home town, but where you were, oh my god,, I can't imagine what was racing through your mind.
You are amazing.
Safe travels.
Noraly the hotel 100% set you up. sorry for the heartache you went through especially after being ill. Merry Christmas and safe travels.
Or just third-world incompetence/corruption.
Had the same suspicions. Inside job.
yab agreed ..... very suspicious how they insist on calling the manager instead of the police.
@skillfuldabest . You mean this doesn't happen in Holland ? 🙄
I agree 💯👍🏼
As a 20 year rider being 42 I’m so sorry first of all and so proud of you 🫡 this was a setback but you handled it phenomenally 💪🙏
Everybody's worst nightmare! You are so brave. your heart must be racing at 200mph . So glad you were able to retrieve it. Good luck for what's coming up ahead.
Girl my wife and i were STRESSING all day yesterday waiting for this update. SO glad you got Frankie back and super impressed with not only the way Frankie was built but also your ability to repair it the way you did. You are the GOAT!
I imagine Muslim men watching her work and being amazed that a woman can do something.
Couple of things I noted. First, you were ready to get the bike regardless of police support. Great move. Second, you understood the bike configuration well enough to get it running. Glad you did not lose your bike or have to confront the criminals. Good job.
Motora kavuştuğun da kimseye dokundurmayıp kendin tamir etmen çok güzel bir hareketti 🧡 kendim buldum kendim yaparım kimseye muhtaç değilim der gibi 🫠
How devastating! However you are so resourceful and clever Noraly! To get Frankie going again after all that! So well done you! Sending you every good wish!
Noraly, I don't know if you have any experience with soldering wires, but this is a very simple skill to learn, and one you should absolutely possess. With a small soldering iron, a roll of solder, a small roll of stranded wire and a roll of electrical tape,you could make any necessary repairs yourself. This severed cable is a very simple fix. Just reattach the wires, using a short piece of wire if you need extra length, wrap each connection with tape, and you're good as new! Spend 30 minutes with any technician, or even a TH-cam video, and you will be an expert. And a cordless iron will enable you to make field repairs anywhere. You really, really need to do this! Stay safe!
Soldering is not the best way. It is only good if the wires do not vibrate or shake. The tin goes in the isolation due to capillair working and the copper becomes very brittle at the end of where the solder ends and breaks. If the flux in the solder is bad (Not no-clean) it will eat up the copper over time. Better us AMP connectors, also faster and more easy, and then tape them in so it is watertight. (I'm an EE and repairing electronics is my job. Soldering is a big part of my job. Most for industrial an maritime stuff. But I have worked on motorbikes and ride them all my life (I'm 61) Making a real good soldering connection is much harder then it looks.
AMP connectors is what I was thinking would be best. Different sizes for different size wires, easy for any geologist or even knuckelheads like me !
@@pa4tim this! Good connectors over solder every day for a vibrating environment. I think that she could keep the current harness, if repaired with very good, solid connectors to splice the wires.
@@pa4tim A good crimp connection is better, but soldering is a lot better than a cut wire! It'll at least get you going. But yes, in a high vibration environment the copper can fatigue and crack over time where it joins the inflexible soldered bit. That said, I've soldered wires on cars before and never had a problem with the joints failing.
@@AJB1 I had failed solder joints on a CB550 and in a LandRover in the time I did solder instead of crimp. For a smooth running 4 cylinder street bike soldering will probably do but Franky has a much harder life. Every car or motor shop or even Noralee herself can crimp some connectors. To solder this correct she needs a soldering iron, 60/40 solder and find a way to keep te wires perfect still and straight together until the solder is hard. That is not easy at that location.
Hi Noraly ! So sorry about this misadventure. I've been watching you for many years, but today I feel enormous respect for you, for your calm and resilient attitude. Great example for all of us. Thank you so much, and good luck in Iraq.
as a Mechanic,i think that is a quite easy fix.each wire has it's own colour.what you need to do is,get wires the same diameter and colour and either put them together with connectors or better solder them together and isolate the whole cable tree again and each wire with either tape or shrinkage plastic.any Motor or Car electrical shop should be able to help you.
Yes an easy job. with the colour code.
Yes, was going to suggest the solder and shrink wrap.
@ you don't need that.the big red is plus and and the rest goes into the ignition and probably from the generator to the headlamp switch
Crimp connectors and self.l galvanizing tape. Fixed my little GS450 back in 1994 after the loom melted where it goes past the tank and frame. Sold her 2 years later still with the fix and never gave me a day's issue.
Yes, definitely, solder the wires and heat shrink cover them.
Considering you are in ancient Babylon as a woman, you are very lucky that you weren't hurt.
Great perseverance and courage you have!! am glad you got Franky back. All the best on your next adventure. Amazing stuff!!
I got my CRF250L stolen out to the back of my pickup truck at my house within 15 minutes of me getting home. I ran inside to use the bathroom and when I came out to unload, the bike was gone. I didn't have an AirTag yet. Very fortunately the bike was found a week later by the police about an hour away. When I got it from the impound the bike had been painted primer grey and two rear spokes were missing. I cleaned her up, bought all new plastics and an Acerbis 3.5 gallon tank. What a crappy feeling getting your bike stolen. There's an AIrTag on her for sure now! Glad you got your bike back so fast Noraly!!
Put 2 airtags
Tu Vespa te Espera!
Getting anything stolen. I recently had my home broken into, it’s a violation.
@@PeterMacvichie Well you are an internet Paypal, Feliz Navidad take care of the Cajun Navy!
@ huh?
HUGE respect for this woman! There's only one Itchy Boots.
Ya, and there are thousands upon thousands of people everyday that have their vehicles/bicycles stolen in the exactly the same fashion and more or less go through the same motions. I wonder why, often enough, people such as this get such "respect" for something that was ultimately preventable....no steering lock, no disc lock, no cable lock, no motion sensor alarm, and no phone alert telling her that her airtags were now in motion...pretty basic...makes me wonder...makes me wonder quite a lot.
I was following you since your Journey in Africa where you passed many poor people no one stole your bike while I learn a lot from your Journey.
@@elmi108 thinking the same
@@elmi108 same thing I was thinking
Africa is good
@@pliktl😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Africa is the safest continent in the world.
You rode through several countries in Africa no one stole a dime from you.
I must admire your bravery and ability to film the recovery process, is something else. I'm glad you are able to continue your journey. Well done, 🙏💪
I’m truly sorry to hear about your bike being stolen in Iraq. As an Iraqi, I want to apologize for this and invite you to visit Mosul someday. It’s a beautiful city with a lot to offer, and I’d be happy to ensure you have a great experience here.
Wishing you safe travels
Maurice is a genius. You have exactly the motorcycle you wanted and needed.
I think that is possible that someone at the hotel may have been involved but we will never know.
A woman is viewed as an easy target… however, you are not the an ordinary woman. You have my respect, you overcame of the most difficult circumstances that could have happened and overcame. Perfect 😍.
The guy built a motorbike with no key or steering lock and after a month it gets stolen. Nice bike to do Sand raiders on, not a good idea if you can't lock it. What do they expect?
" someone at the hotel may have been involved " - Oh you can be sure! I know that kind of guys 😉
@@fraserwright9482 *Troll Alert*
It is amazing how you can travel thru countries that scare the crap out of most people, never being afraid of dogs, bad roads, the food, to almost be brought to tears losing Frankie...it made you stronger Noraly, and maybe a little more cautious going forward. Be safe, and I am so glad this turned out to be just a set-back and not a total disaster.
They scare the crap out of most people because most people are idiots
it's because of no life, human will do all crazy things . to get a life and make their days
fighting against the boredom
@@Dr.Z3rdi *Troll Alert* Stay off her channel.
@@Dr.Z3rdi:why are you here? Go find yourself somewhere to feel bad about your life😊.
Congratulation Itchy finding the best solution. Bad experience but you are brave and great!! People there don´t help you too much but you got swith on the bike!! Perfect!!!! congratulation!!!
You are so brilliant and brave woman. You got back the stolen bike. We are appreciating your immediate action and find out the missing bike. Don't believe the hotel staff. Have a wonderful, happy and safety ride
My stress level was through the roof, this is horrible!
Poor Frankie, I am so happy she didn't just vanish!
Those guys who came to help you are so nice!
The guys at the hotel were very reluctant to call the police.
They are the ones who stole it . Very abvious
I guess they do same thing for all customers, what is that Hotel Name?. Such country Police also same. Please leave that city and hotel ASAP if you are sill there.
If they still cut off peoples hands maybe they consider the penalty for vehicle theft to be a little harsh and are reluctant to contact the police due to the maiming of the theives if they get caught.
They don't have their heads in the sand.
@@WilliamAshleyOnline they're probably related to the thieves? That's why they were so incredibly reluctant to call the police.
What a day! I admire your tenacity and ability to keep calm in a situation. All the nice people that helped you were so sweet.
I'm so sorry your motorcycle was stolen. However, I'm glad you found it again. Good luck to both you and Frankie. Love from Turkey
My mood was swinging as according Noraly's expressions.
Beginning I was so tensed.
At the end I was watching with full smile on face as she was explaining about incident 😅
Itchy boots is like a part of our family now. Whatever hurts her hurts us also
All the best and stay safe Noraly
I just cried.
I am the same way. After every video we get to know her. She is so naturally charismatic and engaging, I become one with her emotions as they change by the second. Peace!
As an iraqi i was super happy seen you in iraq. I'm an old fan of you seen all your videos, enjoying all your videos. I'm really sorry for that incident. im glad you found Frankie . Thankfully the thief was stupid and i hope the police will caught him soon. Have a safe trip WOMAN OF STEEL 💜
Iraqis should not feel bad about an incident that happens in any country. Very kind of you, thank you. We all are the Itchy Boots family and support our girl who entertains us.
You are so special😊
@@wimoweh1951 i know that thieves are all over the world. I don't wish that to happen to anyone anywhere. Thank you for your kind words 🙏
@@r.d.outlaw5691 thank you for your kind words
I agree
Norally , Big salute to you🙌
You are not just a rider, You are an inspiration to all the riders/tourers in the world
You are an angel on bike I would say. Please avoid going unsafe places🙏🙏, there are a lot more safe countries in the world though you never know when you are travelling solo.
Salute to you again🙌🙌🙌🙌
Noraly, I was so upset I had to fast forward your video. You are so smart to put trackers on Frankie.
same with me, I had to fast forward video cos my adrenalin jumps up
Always when Noraly is in trouble Angels appear out of nowhere! When Angels travel......
Me too!! Mama Bear came outta me!!
@@KikifriedmannThank you Jesus!! Merry Christmas 🎄
But not so smart as to put an alarm on it!
Ohhh, Frankieeeeee 😢 They stole you, dropped you, tried to ride you out and when they couldn't start you, cut your wires, but Noraly rescued you and you two were reunited -- YAYYYY
GO ITCHY BOOTS, GO ... 🏍🏍🏍
Bad day for the City of Erbil. Noraly, your skills are impressive. Good luck!
Well done Noraly. Its not so difficult for an auto electrician or mechanic to resplice the loom as the wires are all colour coded. Just make sure that solder joints are good and that they are well insulated with heat shrink sleeving. That will keep you going until you can replace the loom. Well done for using airtags, for staying as calm as possible and for being persistent. May the rest of your journey be more uneventful.
Oh yeah I'd trust that
@Dr.Z3rdi lol
Damn!
That's crazy
@@Dr.Z3rdi Why don't you stop watching her videos since you are so biased and bringing up old news. Get a life. A real one. This video is very old. You sound like a jealous person. By the way, this video is over a month old and she is already out of Iraq.
@@Dr.Z3rdi * Troll Alert *
When I saw you fixing bike after you got it back, you again became my super inspirational person.
Happy to see Frankie recovered quickly. You may not want to share certain details with everyone such as how many Airtags you have, or how the killswitch works etc. Thiefs may be watching your videos too.
Good point
Just recovered her bike and started to show to strangers why they were unable to turn ignition on 😂😂😂
@@mantvydasumbraziunas9798 This video is old and I'm sure she didn't explain other security issues. I'm sure her bike is fixed now and there are other security installed that no one knows about even if they watch this video. She is out of Iraq and probably back home getting ready for her next trip.
@@kb_9880 I am talking about real life and not video. She explained not to viewers
My thoughts too. She spent a few episodes at the start telling us about the bike but wisely didn't say anything about the anti theft devices. Now she tells us maybe everything🤔
I have a small motorcycle in Erbil but I always tie it with a big chain and lock it because here in Erbil motorcycles do not have license plates and are easily stolen and resold. Always secure your motor with a strong chain and lock.
Dear Norally, I'm so glad you're reunited with your friend Frankie. Unfortunately, there are a small number of bad people all over the world. I admire your smiling face, courage and determination in every situation. I pray that you are always safe. May god protect you.I am sending you lots of greetings and love from Türkiye.
@@RecepÖrten Not small but a lot of...
@@Thenextwillcome. If there were more bad people than good people, we wouldn't even be able to walk the streets. Please don't be pessimistic. We should always focus on good people and beauty, like Norally.
They probably cut the wires beacuese they suppescted that your tracker was hard wired into the bike. I am also suspecting someone at the hotel tipped them off that you were still tracking the bike somehow so they panicked and returned it. Glad, you and Frankie are safe.
This! 100%
@@tonyghmoviefreak absolutely not. Watch until the end. They left the bike on the street 2 hours before she even went looking. She didn't see the bike the first time around because a car had parked in front of the bike.
@@Luggruff yeah typed my comment before I got to the end. But I still belive they cut the wires cause they suspected that would stop it being tracked.
this
I agree, I had the same impression. The cable was cut for surveillance reasons. The receptionist wasn't very cooperative either.
Fingers crossed, you're an incredibly brave woman.
I ve never seen people so reluctant to help like the guys at the hotel.
With these emotional reactions, you don't know their culture and their words so judgement is yet uninformed. If you know what they are saying and have proof of any lack of integrity, then maybe there is some suspicion.
@Care2WorldBuild which culture is known for hotel staff not calling police when a guest's vehicle is stolen??? That list would be beneficial to many.....
Absolutely agree! What a shame!
because all of them Kurdish people.
They know something or might be involved ?
Noraly, I am relieved you found Frankie. Today you stressed me out big time. I have been following your adventures for a long time around the world now and this was one thing I feared most. You really rock girl!
You are an amazing woman, handling the traumatic situation with such poise! You rock girl! Safe onward travels!
That was unfortunate, glad Frankie is back. I had to go back and rewatch S8, EP02 - at 10.45 min where Moritz explains the alternative wiring loop. That was ingenious!
Thank you for sharing. I just watched that old episode. 🙏💛
those guys at the hotel knew what was happening, they were even surprised it had a tracker
There seemed to be a bit of confusion about calling the police?
Yes, they were definitely not interested in getting the police involved.
They came across a very smart Hollander ❤️❤️❤️
@@James------ Id be careful throwing accusations like that from watching an edited youtube video.
100% inside job, someone at the hotel alerted them that it was being tracked
I was so heartbroken to hear about your motorcycle being stolen. It’s truly unfair that someone who spreads so much positivity and inspiration through their journey had to go through such a tough experience. But I was overjoyed to see that you finally got it back! Even though it needs a lot of repairs, your determination and resilience are so inspiring. I hope you never have to face something like this again and can continue your incredible adventure without any more setbacks. Wishing you safe and smooth travels ahead!
You should lodge a complaint against the Hotel authority. They were supposed to provide security of your bike which was parked inside the hotel premises
They should pay for repairs.
She should contact her insurance and with all the footage, CCTV and a police report in hands prosecute the hotel for acting neglect. Maybe she is not moving into that direction because is gonna hold her there for quite some time, and does not worth it at all.
it is a third world country, she is lucky enough to have it back
No going to the police, great move, don’t file a complaint. Your destination is not Iraq. 🇮🇶. You have more fishes to fry than this stupid scene. The hotel folks are probably involved. They think you are stupid but the idea is to have a safe passage through Iraq. News flies so watch your environment and where you go when there. Some folks are inhumane and that’s the world.
not necessary cause this is a couple of weeks old now
"Noraly, I am so happy you’ve found your bike again! I have 6 AirTags, and I know just how relieved and happy you must feel to have them. My adrenaline was also rushing as I saw your upload. I’m so happy for you! Greetings from Friesland, the Netherlands."
Those gentleman didn't seem very helpful or care about the gravity of the situation. So glad you recovered Frankie. You were calmer than i would have been. Please have a safe and Merry Christmas Noraly. 🙏
Noraly‘s episodes are Minimum 2-3 weeks old. For security reasons she upload later! Maybe at the moment all Problems solved with the cables and she is in Iran at the moment …
That gentleman knows everything. They are partner with bad guys... At that area, if someone comes with nice car or mororbike, someone😂 call the bad guys and bad guys pays some money to them.. win win you know...
They are not gentlemen they are partners of the thieves. In a hotel if something serious got stolen receptionist call the police not his manager.
@@darkprofile they did call the police. Noraly didn't want to wait for the police to start looking for it
@@babu4349-e1c This is what I am thinking. When she said she had a second air tag I think a call was made to dump the bike.
Welcome to kurdish territory , kurdish culture 😀😄
Great woman can fix motorcycle cables herself I admire you Noraly ❤❤