Great video, a different view of the bush off the beaten track. I grew up in Gwalia (‘71-‘79, I’m 57 now). This whole area was my playground. The house we lived in is still occupied. The area has changed quite a bit over the years by the looks of it. Many old shanties have been removed for scrap, a bunch moved to appeal to the tourist crowd, and also to make way for the mine operations. It looks much emptier. The original mine closed in 1963 and remained mostly dormant until the 1980s (after we left). The open cut mine (24:53) has completely consumed the original mine site, expanded considerably starting in the 80s. What’s not seen is the underground workings: the mine descends underground for about 1800m or more. It’s the deepest gold mine in Australia, and the deepest in the world that utilizes full size trucks (60-tonne Capco as seen here) all the way to the bottom. A round-trip down and back is 4-5 hours. Last I read, there’s enough gold in the mine to last at least into the 2030s.
I really get a kick when I receive feedback and comments like this from people who been there/lived there/ know the background of some of these places. I bet you could tell some stories of Friday and Saturday nights from the front bar at the State Hotel. Good times. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
@@mongreldogproductions You’re welcome! The hotel closed when the mine did, in ‘63. For many years it also was dormant, and even faced the possibility of being torn down. Western Mining Co. occupied it as offices for a time. It was saved, along with many of the shanties and other historical buildings, by an American couple, Don and Donna Reid, who lived in and restored the Hoover House. Don was a geologist in the mining business. Donna was especially instrumental in keeping the old houses from being scrapped; as an artist, she sketched many of the buildings. She restored the little train, “Ken,” up near the museum. The headframe also almost meant for scrap but was relocated to its present spot, later rebuilt to keep that history alive. It’s the only wooden headframe left in Australia, as far as I know. The hotel is occasionally opened to visitors but is largely not open to the public. The only time I saw the inside was when it was briefly used to hold church services, oddly enough. My first exposure to religion. The Reid’s later moved to SA. Don passed last year, but Donna is still going strong.
PS. The State Hotel was the very first government-built hotel in Western Australia, intended to put a stop to the “sly-grog” shanties popping up all over when the town and mine got started, around 1898-1901.
This is a tongue in cheek request mate but can we have the soundtrack of the 1200 over the bike noise. That thing sounds great. @@mongreldogproductions
@@brickus1249 I do enjoy the note of R1200 as I do those ‘ride by’ sequences lol. There is something about that Boxer engine that makes me weak in the knees. 😀😂
Once again, another enjoyable video. I’m interested in the Ural. Any future videos with your Ural rider and possibly an “outfit” run down would be nice….for some of us…
I watch a fair bit of TH-cam but your channel is in the top couple that I watch, always fantastic and fascinating content. Keep up the amazing content!
Another Great video That bloke on the URAL is brave. WW2 German Tech now made by Russia. I used to live in Laverton and went to the old Kookyine pub near Menzies. I don't know if it is still in operation or not. Good to see that you are living the dream
A “Ural” sidecar - someone had a problem with the weewee from the peepee? Man some of these comments crack me up - I’m glad I know health, and motorcycles, it helps sort the shit from the clay!
Another great vid thanks. My mum was born and raised in Gwalia, though she has always pronounced it Gwa(r)lia, either way it’s been abandoned for any years now. Thanks for showing it.
Just finished 8 week van trip in WA , sitting here back in Vic reminiscing as did a lot of these spots, headed north from Kal up to Karatha down to perth and finished back across Norseman Hyden rd, Sooo much to see. love your video's, hope the BMW is repaired and back to you.
Usually, we need fuel or call thru a small community during the afternoon. Me personally, I’ll find a pub and buy a 6 pack and get a scoop of ice in my collapsible esky. Other Riders buy a can of coke and sit around the fire with their bourbon, whiskey or rum. We very rarely go without. Thanks for watching. 😊
Thanks for another very enjoyable and informative video. I hope at some stage you will be able to resume your Southern Cross to Forrestania trip which I was very much looking forward to seeing. In 1968, as a 12 year old I was driven up and back on that track in a 1967 Hillman Hunter. Great memories wandering around the old Marvel Loch mining ops. Keep em coming and I really appreciate your time and effort putting this stuff together!
Nice loop trip Steve, thanks for the ride, albeit via my office swivel chair in front of my PC 🤠 Any update on the broken bike frame repairs etc?. Hope Chris and his Ural got home ok, and the Newcastle guy made it home ok, as well as your good self and the rest of you all. Really appreciate these videos you do Steve. 👍
Hi Steve. I've done that run from Perth to Gwalia and Leonora. On the way back, I pulled onto a salt flat for a photo, my bike fell of it's stand, and I pushed it around the salt for ten minutes trying to lift it! Lesson learnt.
Another terrific show,, great to see dickie leg Tom having a gas of a time listening to his tunes and to see the town where the 31st US president was albeit briefly,, you do us all proud Steve with your genuine Australiana ,, you are easy to watch,, I recommend your channel to anyone who will listen
Geez Steve, that's a hell of a tragic retirement. I'm glad you have the smaller bike until your Beemer is repaired. New windscreen, I see. Nice ride, mate, thanks. Dave
Solo Steve. From Kalgoorlie, Daveyhurst, sandstone, Wiluna, through Carnegie station I think. Need to get a bit more ride fitness in Doing border run next year then Flinders Ranges and a bit more. Meet ya sandstone Tuesday lol
Another great adventure, I would love to get out there one day but a long way from Vic. I love those old abandoned towns and the history of the struggle they would have had just to survive.
Truly enjoyable episode Steve. Absolutely love those campfires at the end of the day. I'm getting my first adventure bike next week of sorts: a CB500XA so looking forward to a few adventures of my own.
I look forward to every video you post. I get so involved in them that they end way to fast. It’s nice to know all you need is a decent DR and a few bucks for fuel and anyone can have a adventure in the outback. Thanks Steve for taking us away from our somewhat boring lives to show us we all need to enjoy life and take a chance on doing something different 🍻
Thanks for taking the time to comment and provide the positive feedback. It makes the effort all worthwhile. Should be another couple of uploads in the next month or so.
another great video i havent been on your channel for a while, mate your so lucky you live in WA vic is a waste of space im seriously thinking of moving from here.stay safe out there.
Hi Gary, I know we are blessed (esp during those Covid times). Too hot to be out there now though so I’ll have to wait for the next Desert riding season. 😀
Another great video thanks. As an Ex West Aussie I have been to many of those spots. When we stop and set up a bush camp the first thing we do is sit around the fire with a cold beer but what do you do on bike? I hot cup of tea?
Hi MD, you’d be surprised. Usually, we need fuel or call thru a small community during the afternoon. Me personally, I’ll find a pub and by a 6 pack and get a scoop of ice in my collapsible esky. Other Riders buy a can of coke and sit around the fire with their bourbon, whiskey or rum. We very rarely go without. Thanks for watching. 😊
Good on yer Tom, I love my music too. We passed through Gwalia in the mid 70's, when it was a very quiet place and that hole in the ground was much smaller. Used to be butterflies in the desert back then. Enjoying your adventures, always good to see how you deal with the challenges of the road - and you don't sugar-coat anything. Thanks for the inspiration, again!
Another great adventure, always good contend and storytelling. I'm lucky enough to own a few bikes and one of them being a 2WD Ural so I can agree with your comment regarding harsh suspension :) Keep living the Dream.
Steve, another excellent video! Amazing how many mining towns and a few all vacated in modern day. Nothing wrong at all with a "bunch of blokes doing blokey things!" WA has some great history with places to visit. Interesting history on the firebombed tavern too!. Keep them coming Steve and let us know how the GS issue works out. Ride safe! 😎🏍
Another very entertaining video. The pub in Ora Banda was rebuilt after the original firebombing and operating till a few years ago when it burnt down again. I was on a trip through the Goldfields and went through there shortly after it happened much to my disappointment as I was hoping to have a meal and a pint. Back when I lived in Kalgoorlie some of my mates did a pub crawl of the remote pubs by helicopter. The Ora Banda, Broad Arrow and Kookynie if I recall correctly. Unfortunately I was on holiday overseas at the time and missed the trip! 😢
Hi person.X. I knew about the latest fire (mice eating thru electrical wiring causing the fire apparently) but i didnt want the truth to get in the way of a good story lol. Sorry you missed the pub crawl but look on the bright side; no hangover!
Wow . . back on the trail again so soon. That opening shot is epic !The trusty ole DR650SE's reliability will get ya home. That looks like a good loop to do and an interesting fact about President Hoover. Thanks for sharing Steve. 👍
Hi justgjt, I’m only home long enough to produce the vids and then I get restless quickly. Glad you still (after all these years) find the content interesting.
Just recently found your channel a couple of weeks ago and have been binge watching. Great stuff, love your style. Waiting to see the end result of you leaving your busted bike at Yulara and flying home.
Steve, Riding vicariously with you is always a pleasure and interesting learning about places I probably would not visit except with you as a trustworthy guide. Loved your info about the mine manager Hoover who went on to become an American president during the Great Depression. This makes sense given his job as a troubleshooter to restore loss making mines into prosperous ones, and successful into the bargain. Talk about scaling up your job! I probably owe you some money for the fuel and a new spare wheel. Lol. Cheers, Mike
Hoover was a bit of a tyrant...would rather employ Italians over Aussies (reckons the Aussies were lazy) and then paid them less...no wonder he was able to turn the mine around. Thanks for the positive comments. There should be some more uploads in a month or two. Thanks for watching.
@@mongreldogproductions Steve, will look forward to your next adventure. Residing at Newcastle, love the the content from WA. Have only visited Perth and Margaret river and now Gwalia too!
Great Clip as usual! I want to do some dirt trails South of Pertg in early December for 2 weeks, mostly dirt and bush camping where we can. Any thiughts on routes?
Hi Bill, we are so blessed here in Oz…Adv Rider utopia. The BM is currently going thru the quote and repair process. It shouldn’t be long before it’s back in the game.
Funny you should mention that. Later this week, myself and a small group of 4WD'ers are doing the Holland Track and have a look around the Woodlands. Watch this space.
@@mongreldogproductions Steve. Great opportunity to wear turndown wellies to go with the wheelbarrow. I can imaging the opening scene to the video. 🤣🤣🤣
Just don’t let the spare tyre brake your other bikes subframe 😂😂😂, I will be coming over your way next year on my BIG around Australia ride , some fantastic old towns hay, would like to meet hopefully and go for a ride with you mate 👍, you have such different country in WA .Maybe old mate could upgrade his suspension to help his back handle the roads better .
"Maybe old mate could upgrade his suspension to help his back handle the roads better" Funny you should say that - new shockies on the way, although it wasn't the roads or suspension that did for me.
The bike finally arrived back in Perth for quote and repair…6 week wait for the paralever torque arm ex GermNy. Apparently, not many riders break there’s. Go figure.
@@mongreldogproductions Trying to put events in their order. The Southern Cross, WA gold find was in 1888. Coolgardie was founded in 1892. Kalgoorlie was founded a year later. Obvious water scarcity problems, leading to the rail line construction Northam to the Goldfields during 1894 to 1897. Up to 5 water trains per day, before the Goldfields water pipeline was completed in 1903. Condensed milk & milk powder are 1850s & 1830s developments. The Page Brothers (Americans) set up a condensed milk factory in Switzerland (1866) that later merged with Nestle. Australia became the 2nd largest import market for condensed milk, before the first Australian condensed milk plant was built in 1908. The Australian production of Powdered Milk started in 1910.
@@alanb9337 thank you for taking the trouble to research this…I actually found it intriguing when you start to join the dots. I know that some pioneers were visionary (CY O’Connor for example) who were instrumental in opening up the Goldfields. Thanks for watching.
Maiden voyage…not a fan of GoPro! The Osmo 4 has some more sensitive microphones which tends to pick up more background noise. I’d recommend them (maybe I should ask for sponsorship lol).
@@adamusher Tom mentioned the Duke of Gloucester award….winning team??? He remembers you. Looks like I’ll have to refer to him as Horse and not Broken Leg Tom now.
@@mongreldogproductions Ha, what do you know eh. I looked at him on the video excerpt you had from when he broke his leg, and I thought I know that bloke. We were the the machine gun team. Long time ago, another lifetime. I'm gunna have to ride the DR over West now. Share a hootchie with someone and they're hard to forget. Tell him I said G'day.
Great editing. Like the balance between commentary and movie Commentary was really interesting. And as usual the shots were beautiful. Thanks.
Glad you didn’t have to use that tyre!
Thanks a ton!
Great video, a different view of the bush off the beaten track.
I grew up in Gwalia (‘71-‘79, I’m 57 now). This whole area was my playground. The house we lived in is still occupied. The area has changed quite a bit over the years by the looks of it. Many old shanties have been removed for scrap, a bunch moved to appeal to the tourist crowd, and also to make way for the mine operations. It looks much emptier.
The original mine closed in 1963 and remained mostly dormant until the 1980s (after we left). The open cut mine (24:53) has completely consumed the original mine site, expanded considerably starting in the 80s. What’s not seen is the underground workings: the mine descends underground for about 1800m or more. It’s the deepest gold mine in Australia, and the deepest in the world that utilizes full size trucks (60-tonne Capco as seen here) all the way to the bottom. A round-trip down and back is 4-5 hours. Last I read, there’s enough gold in the mine to last at least into the 2030s.
I really get a kick when I receive feedback and comments like this from people who been there/lived there/ know the background of some of these places. I bet you could tell some stories of Friday and Saturday nights from the front bar at the State Hotel.
Good times.
Thanks for taking the time to comment.
@@mongreldogproductions You’re welcome!
The hotel closed when the mine did, in ‘63. For many years it also was dormant, and even faced the possibility of being torn down. Western Mining Co. occupied it as offices for a time. It was saved, along with many of the shanties and other historical buildings, by an American couple, Don and Donna Reid, who lived in and restored the Hoover House. Don was a geologist in the mining business. Donna was especially instrumental in keeping the old houses from being scrapped; as an artist, she sketched many of the buildings. She restored the little train, “Ken,” up near the museum. The headframe also almost meant for scrap but was relocated to its present spot, later rebuilt to keep that history alive. It’s the only wooden headframe left in Australia, as far as I know. The hotel is occasionally opened to visitors but is largely not open to the public. The only time I saw the inside was when it was briefly used to hold church services, oddly enough. My first exposure to religion.
The Reid’s later moved to SA. Don passed last year, but Donna is still going strong.
PS. The State Hotel was the very first government-built hotel in Western Australia, intended to put a stop to the “sly-grog” shanties popping up all over when the town and mine got started, around 1898-1901.
Good to have you back. We've missed you.
More to come! 😊
This is a tongue in cheek request mate but can we have the soundtrack of the 1200 over the bike noise. That thing sounds great. @@mongreldogproductions
@@brickus1249 I do enjoy the note of R1200 as I do those ‘ride by’ sequences lol. There is something about that Boxer engine that makes me weak in the knees. 😀😂
I wouldn't admit to "weak in the knees" but I would admit to wetting my pants occasionally. 😀@@mongreldogproductions
Once again, another enjoyable video. I’m interested in the Ural. Any future videos with your Ural rider and possibly an “outfit” run down would be nice….for some of us…
“Just a bunch of blokes, doing blokey things…”. That sums up me and my middle aged biking buddies too 😂
I watch a fair bit of TH-cam but your channel is in the top couple that I watch, always fantastic and fascinating content. Keep up the amazing content!
Hi Jason, I’m always humbled when I read comments like this. Thanks for taking the time to comment…glad you enjoy the Channel content.
Another Great video That bloke on the URAL is brave. WW2 German Tech now made by Russia. I used to live in Laverton and went to the old Kookyine pub near Menzies. I don't know if it is still in operation or not. Good to see that you are living the dream
If you want to buy the Kookynie Pub it is on the market…been for Sale for a loonnngggg time now. It still operates but is in need of some TLC.
Another enjoyable video. Good to see no mechanical gremlins on the trip. Always good to see the unusual sight of a Ural sidecar in the Oz bush 👍
No, no gremlins this time…
A “Ural” sidecar - someone had a problem with the weewee from the peepee? Man some of these comments crack me up - I’m glad I know health, and motorcycles, it helps sort the shit from the clay!
Another great vid thanks. My mum was born and raised in Gwalia, though she has always pronounced it Gwa(r)lia, either way it’s been abandoned for any years now. Thanks for showing it.
Hi Mark, glad you enjoyed the vid…thanks for watching.
they may take you off the road mate, but they could never take the road out of you!... safe trails!
Just finished 8 week van trip in WA , sitting here back in Vic reminiscing as did a lot of these spots, headed north from Kal up to Karatha down to perth and finished back across Norseman Hyden rd, Sooo much to see. love your video's, hope the BMW is repaired and back to you.
Hi WW, glad you enjoy the Channel content…the Beemer should be back in the game in a few weeks.
Always looking forward to more,, much appreciated again.👏👌
As always great video. Thanks for all the effort you put into sharing your experience with us. Really appreciate Steve.
My pleasure! Thanks for the positive feedback.
Thanks for taking us on another fascinating trip Steve! Some awesome country. Mate I dunno how youse do it without a cold beer! 🍺🍺
Usually, we need fuel or call thru a small community during the afternoon. Me personally, I’ll find a pub and buy a 6 pack and get a scoop of ice in my collapsible esky. Other Riders buy a can of coke and sit around the fire with their bourbon, whiskey or rum. We very rarely go without. Thanks for watching. 😊
Thanks for another very enjoyable and informative video. I hope at some stage you will be able to resume your Southern Cross to Forrestania trip which I was very much looking forward to seeing. In 1968, as a 12 year old I was driven up and back on that track in a 1967 Hillman Hunter. Great memories wandering around the old Marvel Loch mining ops. Keep em coming and I really appreciate your time and effort putting this stuff together!
Hi jamo, I hope you enjoyed your journey down Memory Lane....I'm also glad you enjoy the Channel content. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Another great Video, being a coal miner myself in the Bowen Basin I found your clip of the working mine interesting, good editing and go Jena xx.
Yes, go Jena. 😀
I enjoy your adventures mate….. I’m a bit to old to attempt them, so I’m living it through you 👍😂
Hi Allan, glad you enjoy the journeys. Watch this space for more uploads soon.
I think the bloke on the Ural is about eighty.
@@bruceparr1678 77 years young! Never too old.
Thanks Steve, that looks a good ride out of Perth. I put it on the list 👍
We are blessed to be surrounded by some great Adv Riding Territory.
Gwalia hey? Righto now you’re really giving yourselves away - click go the gears boys, click, click, click.
The 'All in the Family' theme song mentions Herbert Hoover again. Robot programmers still need to do baking...
Lets Go
Good trip, must have been a joy for things to get back to going smoothly again
It was! Boring and predictable is a good thing. 😊
Great video as usual 👌
Glad you enjoyed
Thanks for taking us along.
Always good to follow the mongrel doggie.
Good footage like comments along the way to. Great.
Thank you…glad you enjoyed it.
Nice loop trip Steve, thanks for the ride, albeit via my office swivel chair in front of my PC 🤠
Any update on the broken bike frame repairs etc?. Hope Chris and his Ural got home ok, and the Newcastle guy made it home ok, as well as your good self and the rest of you all.
Really appreciate these videos you do Steve. 👍
My BMW is finally back in Perth awaiting repairs. It won’t be long and it’ll be back in the game. Glad you enjoy the Channel content.
Good trip, been meaning to get out there myself
It’s worth the trip. 😊
Hi Steve. I've done that run from Perth to Gwalia and Leonora. On the way back, I pulled onto a salt flat for a photo, my bike fell of it's stand, and I pushed it around the salt for ten minutes trying to lift it! Lesson learnt.
Another terrific show,, great to see dickie leg Tom having a gas of a time listening to his tunes and to see the town where the 31st US president was albeit briefly,, you do us all proud Steve with your genuine Australiana ,, you are easy to watch,, I recommend your channel to anyone who will listen
Hi Geoff, glad to hear you share the love (with the Channel). Glad you enjoy the content.
Again thanks Steve living the dream mate!
You're welcome.
Geez Steve, that's a hell of a tragic retirement. I'm glad you have the smaller bike until your Beemer is repaired. New windscreen, I see. Nice ride, mate, thanks. Dave
Aahhhh how nice it is to have two motorcycles 😊
Cool 😎 ride.
It really is! 😊
I’m heading to well 5 next Monday. Hopefully weather is kind.
@@darrenmckenna9115 from the south or from the east??? Solo or with others??? Supported or unsupported???
Solo Steve.
From Kalgoorlie, Daveyhurst, sandstone, Wiluna, through Carnegie station I think.
Need to get a bit more ride fitness in
Doing border run next year then Flinders Ranges and a bit more.
Meet ya sandstone Tuesday lol
Another great adventure, I would love to get out there one day but a long way from Vic. I love those old abandoned towns and the history of the struggle they would have had just to survive.
Glad you enjoyed it
Truly enjoyable episode Steve. Absolutely love those campfires at the end of the day. I'm getting my first adventure bike next week of sorts: a CB500XA so looking forward to a few adventures of my own.
Sounds great! Enjoy your journeys. See you on the other side.
I look forward to every video you post. I get so involved in them that they end way to fast. It’s nice to know all you need is a decent DR and a few bucks for fuel and anyone can have a adventure in the outback. Thanks Steve for taking us away from our somewhat boring lives to show us we all need to enjoy life and take a chance on doing something different 🍻
Thanks for taking the time to comment and provide the positive feedback. It makes the effort all worthwhile. Should be another couple of uploads in the next month or so.
another great video i havent been on your channel for a while, mate your so lucky you live in WA vic is a waste of space im seriously thinking of moving from here.stay safe out there.
Hi Gary, I know we are blessed (esp during those Covid times). Too hot to be out there now though so I’ll have to wait for the next Desert riding season.
😀
Another great video thanks. As an Ex West Aussie I have been to many of those spots. When we stop and set up a bush camp the first thing we do is sit around the fire with a cold beer but what do you do on bike? I hot cup of tea?
Hi MD, you’d be surprised. Usually, we need fuel or call thru a small community during the afternoon. Me personally, I’ll find a pub and by a 6 pack and get a scoop of ice in my collapsible esky. Other Riders buy a can of coke and sit around the fire with their bourbon, whiskey or rum. We very rarely go without. Thanks for watching. 😊
great video,very informative . looking forward to the next one
More to come! 😊
Good on yer Tom, I love my music too. We passed through Gwalia in the mid 70's, when it was a very quiet place and that hole in the ground was much smaller. Used to be butterflies in the desert back then. Enjoying your adventures, always good to see how you deal with the challenges of the road - and you don't sugar-coat anything. Thanks for the inspiration, again!
Excellent channel.
Love this stuff.👍
Jena the skimpy is growing her portfolio and investing in property.
Hi ftom NZ
Another great adventure, always good contend and storytelling. I'm lucky enough to own a few bikes and one of them being a 2WD Ural so I can agree with your comment regarding harsh suspension :) Keep living the Dream.
Great video Steve ride safe
Thanks, you too!
Engrossing as always. Thanks Steve.
My pleasure!😊
A lot of big sky country on this journey, thank you for posting
Glad you enjoyed the journey.
Thanks for the latest episode Steve, great work as usual....
Hope the BM's gettin done.
Take care, be safe 🏍️ 🇦🇺
Finally back in Perth (took 3 weeks) and now going thru the quote and repair stage. 😀
@@mongreldogproductions best of luck with it brother, I feel for ya.
Looking forward to your next episode 🏍️ 🇦🇺
Steve, another excellent video! Amazing how many mining towns and a few all vacated in modern day. Nothing wrong at all with a "bunch of blokes doing blokey things!" WA has some great history with places to visit. Interesting history on the firebombed tavern too!. Keep them coming Steve and let us know how the GS issue works out. Ride safe! 😎🏍
Sensational
Great video
@@user-gb1qq8gz9e Thank you…
Another worthwhile trip. Hope the Beemer is back in your shed soon.
Getting repaired atm…won’t be long now. 😊
Another very entertaining video. The pub in Ora Banda was rebuilt after the original firebombing and operating till a few years ago when it burnt down again. I was on a trip through the Goldfields and went through there shortly after it happened much to my disappointment as I was hoping to have a meal and a pint. Back when I lived in Kalgoorlie some of my mates did a pub crawl of the remote pubs by helicopter. The Ora Banda, Broad Arrow and Kookynie if I recall correctly. Unfortunately I was on holiday overseas at the time and missed the trip! 😢
Hi person.X. I knew about the latest fire (mice eating thru electrical wiring causing the fire apparently) but i didnt want the truth to get in the way of a good story lol. Sorry you missed the pub crawl but look on the bright side; no hangover!
@@mongreldogproductions 😆
Wow . . back on the trail again so soon. That opening shot is epic !The trusty ole DR650SE's reliability will get ya home. That looks like a good loop to do and an interesting fact about President Hoover. Thanks for sharing Steve. 👍
Hi justgjt, I’m only home long enough to produce the vids and then I get restless quickly. Glad you still (after all these years) find the content interesting.
@@mongreldogproductions Absolutely . . Always enjoy them.
Good stuff. Really enjoy your work. Thanks again mate.
Glad you enjoy it! 😊
"Thanks for watching" Thanks for creating, always entertaining. 👍
Glad you enjoy the Channel content. 😊
Great episode and country!
Just recently found your channel a couple of weeks ago and have been binge watching.
Great stuff, love your style.
Waiting to see the end result of you leaving your busted bike at Yulara and flying home.
Welcome to the Channel. Glad you enjoy the content. Sit down, strap in, enjoy the ride. 😀
Great Adventure and story telling!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Steve, Riding vicariously with you is always a pleasure and interesting learning about places I probably would not visit except with you as a trustworthy guide.
Loved your info about the mine manager Hoover who went on to become an American president during the Great Depression. This makes sense given his job as a troubleshooter to restore loss making mines into prosperous ones, and successful into the bargain. Talk about scaling up your job!
I probably owe you some money for the fuel and a new spare wheel. Lol.
Cheers, Mike
Hoover was a bit of a tyrant...would rather employ Italians over Aussies (reckons the Aussies were lazy) and then paid them less...no wonder he was able to turn the mine around. Thanks for the positive comments. There should be some more uploads in a month or two. Thanks for watching.
@@mongreldogproductions Steve, will look forward to your next adventure. Residing at Newcastle, love the the content from WA. Have only visited Perth and Margaret river and now Gwalia too!
great vid, interesting as usual, keep them coming
Thanks, will do!
Great commentary and scenery..👍✨
Glad you enjoyed it
Bringing your outback adventures to my London home a great start to Sunday morning T in bed ...
You’re welcome…could be worse ways to spend a Sunday.
Great Clip as usual! I want to do some dirt trails South of Pertg in early December for 2 weeks, mostly dirt and bush camping where we can. Any thiughts on routes?
Really liked this one Steve. Your country is just so unique . Those roads must be so much fun to ride on. BTW did they fix your GS?
Hi Bill, we are so blessed here in Oz…Adv Rider utopia. The BM is currently going thru the quote and repair process. It shouldn’t be long before it’s back in the game.
Great video
Thanks 👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed it
Another great video!❤
Yay, thank you!
One thing about travelling Western Australia If you break down in W.A. you could push your motorbike home, there are no hills it’s dead flat. 😂😂😂😂
….and no turns! 😂😂
If May be flat. But it's a bloody long way 😮
10👍/10👍 still !!!
Hi from Australia! Oh, wait....
Excellent so adventure today. What happened with the broken thingy me bob on your bike from the last video?
The bike B(MW) has only just been recovered back to Perth and should be back in the game in a week or two. Watch this space.
Nice one xx
Thank you! Cheers!
always interesting but no dreams to go there
If not there, then where???
@@mongreldogproductions ya need some hills ; maybe swiss alps 😇😁
@@ianbrowne9304 ….been to the Alps, but on my pushy. Cycled the Rhine River from start to finish. 😀
Steve. Is your next adventure the Holland track with your wheelbarrow 🤗👍🏴
Funny you should mention that. Later this week, myself and a small group of 4WD'ers are doing the Holland Track and have a look around the Woodlands. Watch this space.
@@mongreldogproductions Steve. Great opportunity to wear turndown wellies to go with the wheelbarrow. I can imaging the opening scene to the video. 🤣🤣🤣
@@alasdairhamilton1574 turndown Wellies and a Mankini perhaps???
@@mongreldogproductions whatever floats your boat🫣👙😜
new bike 9r just the second bike? guessing the b'mer is
still in for repairs?
nice ( non bad eventful) trip, as compared to the last one
Yeah, BMW getting some love and a hard earned rest. The DR650 comes outta the shed for the ‘short trips’. 😊
Hey Steve, you're back on the DR650,RAY 😊.
Hi Ray, I do lean toward the R1200 but it’s off the road getting some well earned love.
Just don’t let the spare tyre brake your other bikes subframe 😂😂😂, I will be coming over your way next year on my BIG around Australia ride , some fantastic old towns hay, would like to meet hopefully and go for a ride with you mate 👍, you have such different country in WA .Maybe old mate could upgrade his suspension to help his back handle the roads better .
Allow lots of time for your journey…so much to do and see. See on the other side.
"Maybe old mate could upgrade his suspension to help his back handle the roads better" Funny you should say that - new shockies on the way, although it wasn't the roads or suspension that did for me.
@@Mr_Mxyzptlk have you changed your name by Deed Poll???
@@mongreldogproductions More like Opinion Poll, happens to be Superman's nemisis. I was searching for a name with no vowels, almost impossible!
Nice one Steve O, how’s he GS goin? Get her back home yet?
The bike finally arrived back in Perth for quote and repair…6 week wait for the paralever torque arm ex GermNy. Apparently, not many riders break there’s. Go figure.
@@mongreldogproductions maybe they don’t break often….. your ones been round the solar system a few times though!! Love your work mate👍🏼👍🏼
A good bit of a tour around, great vid thanks Steve 👍🏻
Did you get the beema fixed?
Not yet…still a week away maybe and then back in the game. Watch this space. 😊
Great video, any update on the BMW?
It got back to Perth a week ago…currently preparing a quote for the Insurer. I’d like to think it’ll be back in the game in a week or two. 😀
I guess the pioneers didn’t have milk … how would anyone even feed a goat out there much less a cow
Powdered milk perhaps....if they had enough water???
@@mongreldogproductions Trying to put events in their order. The Southern Cross, WA gold find was in 1888. Coolgardie was founded in 1892. Kalgoorlie was founded a year later. Obvious water scarcity problems, leading to the rail line construction Northam to the Goldfields during 1894 to 1897. Up to 5 water trains per day, before the Goldfields water pipeline was completed in 1903. Condensed milk & milk powder are 1850s & 1830s developments. The Page Brothers (Americans) set up a condensed milk factory in Switzerland (1866) that later merged with Nestle. Australia became the 2nd largest import market for condensed milk, before the first Australian condensed milk plant was built in 1908. The Australian production of Powdered Milk started in 1910.
@@alanb9337 thank you for taking the trouble to research this…I actually found it intriguing when you start to join the dots. I know that some pioneers were visionary (CY O’Connor for example) who were instrumental in opening up the Goldfields. Thanks for watching.
Nice one Steve few of those places on my bucket list as well, How you finding that OA 4?..
Maiden voyage…not a fan of GoPro! The Osmo 4 has some more sensitive microphones which tends to pick up more background noise. I’d recommend them (maybe I should ask for sponsorship lol).
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What happened with the the repair on your frame?
Still a work in progress…should be back on the road in a week or two.
What were the line up of bikes on this adventure
Suzuki DR650’s, Suzuki DRZ400 and a Ural sidecar. 😊
Broken leg Tom isn't ex Army is he?
He is…did time on Active Duty in Afghanistan and some peace time duty overseas. A good man to have on your side. 😊
@@mongreldogproductions known as Horse? 1 RAR? If so we served together. Looks like him. Been a long time. About 91 I think, if it’s the same Tom.
@@adamusher Tom mentioned the Duke of Gloucester award….winning team??? He remembers you. Looks like I’ll have to refer to him as Horse and not Broken Leg Tom now.
@@mongreldogproductions Ha, what do you know eh. I looked at him on the video excerpt you had from when he broke his leg, and I thought I know that bloke. We were the the machine gun team. Long time ago, another lifetime. I'm gunna have to ride the DR over West now. Share a hootchie with someone and they're hard to forget. Tell him I said G'day.
@@adamusher he reads a lot of these comments…and we are having coffee tomorrow so I’m sure it will come up in conversation. 👍
How’s the GS doing ?
Any updates on the damage?
Thanks , great video again.
In getting repaired atm…won’t be long now. It probably needed a good rest anyway. 😂
A real bummer for the Beamer !
Hope the repairs won’t brake the bank ! Fingers crossed!