In Colorado, Black bear pass in the morning and Himogene in the snow in the afternoon. Topped off with a very wet and cold ride back in Gunnison. Some rides are a lot of pain and misery, but make for epic memories of a life lived to the fullest
Long Way Home. The place where getting your motorcycle news is easier than riding Sani Pass in the fog. But not by much. “This is not as much fun as you’d think”. Gets the award for understatement of the week 🤣
Hi...u Brought back fond memories of my 50th bday tour into Lesotho...2000kms in Lesotho....u had good conditions ascending Sani...except no views....we went up in Rain, Hail, Thunder and Lightning...friend burnt his clutch out 400m from the top....it was challenging to say the least....oh..and that "witch"....aka "Stickman"...he was in my video too👍😃🤣🤣Well done on getting to the top safely...albeit exhausted 😅😃👍🤜
Doing sani pass in sunny conditions would have been no challenge on that lovely smooth road. I thought you would have done a Popey, got off your bike and kissed the tarmac. Great footage, ride of a lifetime. I enjoyed every bump. Must do it again.
I feel so bad for you guys. I too have traveled in the USA to the top of Mt. Washington 4 times ($17.00 each time). Each time it was 75+ degrees or higher Farenheight with clear skies, and at the top 30 degrees, cloud covered with icy cold misty wind. I guess I'll just keep doing it until I get a clear day :-)
Whats amazes me that I'm familiar with this road from other show . One of the remote location in the world, and I know the way from the eyes of other people.. Well done! what a proper adventure 😊
Great video, Calin, as always. :) You guys had a tough ride to the top of Africa due to the weather. During the rainy season I'd advise to ride the Sani Pass in the mornings, because the chances for good weather are much better.
Fantastic ! Hope you had a beer at the highest pub in Africa, at the top of the pass. Although in that fog you could have ridden right past it and not noticed.
That’s some technical riding, I can imagine the slickness but I haven’t been in high elevation since my ride up mount Washington and you could feel that, especially when the storm moved in as we approached the top, but that’s not as high.
Loving following your trip, here in New Zealand I use “Scenic motorcycle navigation” app on iPhone to find my way, all maps are downloaded so no need for a network connection, fantastic app designed by bikers.
The man dressed as a tree must have cost you a fortune to stage. Thank you for making my day. Here -10C and snowing so your complaints fell on deaf ears!
This Stickman is Legendary on the Sani Pass..if u don't encounter him consider yourself unlucky...he walks up and down the pass gathering wood to clear the fog /mist for the Adv bikers😜🤣🤣 I have photos of a mate posing next to him😃
Too bad you were not able to enjoy the scenery but maybe doing it in the fog was less scary because you could not see the drop offs if you were to tip over the road's edge?
If you took out the moaning & groaning. ( Loved all the chirps). I would have said that was my trip, one of my best moments with a buddy in a trip in the mountains of Tanzania. Riding in the fog is a skill on its own. Well done.
You're right! Show me a picture of that road with the green hills and I would not have guesses SA. Beautiful! I would also not have gone up that road in that weather 😬 On a side note, Romanian sounds amazing!
Problem with Waze is no offline maps. Problem with Google Maps is it won’t calculate a new route offline. Problem with Garmin is the UI, UX, and software all suck.
@@LongWayHome I'm sure I spotted it in an earlier video but I forgot ^^, I've been looking at the wireless ram for a while, just curious if it's worth the price tag! Big fan of ram mounts so I imagine it will be good
I was scared for you. attempting Sani pass i heard is a challenge in itself in a perfect weather, you've done it in such a awful conditions and that too with such heavy bike. Amazing. Ride safe. One question: what tool do you use to make the text in your yt thumbnail lie flat on the road? I searched everywhere, but can't figure out how to- please help!
@@LongWayHome Great, Thanks. I found a yt video to accomplish this- he uses Transform and Blend- hope you don't mind me putting a link if anyone else is interested :) th-cam.com/video/O61c3GjBYtk/w-d-xo.html
Ah ah ah. You guys did well considering your heavy GS with a 19" front wheel and street-oriented suspension. An F850 GS would have been better suited... Thumb up anyway :-)
I imagine that "road" would be so nice on something powerful and heavy as a CRF 300L. You struggle there because that BMW lacks power. I had the same issue on the T7, way too light weight to be stable too.
Don't blame you for complaining--not sure who told you that was a road, but I'd sue them when you get home. That said, curious to know how those fancy BMW adventure suits worked out in that miserable weather--were dry underneath or just kind of dry?
👍👍👍👍👍👍 And some words too : what did I want to say...??? 🤔🤔 Oh YE ☝☝😀😀 - I, offcourse, do understand why bikers have the huge side-boxes, and become as wide as a car, but - REALLY ?!? So many times I've oserved guys on bikes just like yours, and with luggage, just like yours - stand still in traffic jams - with all the cars - for hours.... So - if your bikes combined, use more fuel than an avarege car ( even a small 4x4 ), take place as a car, but still, have less space than a car for your things + the traction on bad roads is also far worse than of a car - why not to travel by a CAR ?!? - because you need the fear of falling, getting stuck, getting wet....? One thing is to trave relatively light - like that Dutch girl - ItchyBoots.... another - like you - BIIIIG bikes, BIIIIG side-boxes..... Where is the fun ? 🤔🤔
It's a full on invasion by a madman! Everything is fine in Romania since we are part of NATO. This says it all: th-cam.com/video/Nt1VRyoWWrE/w-d-xo.html
What was your most difficult riding day?
The one I couldn't walk home.
In Colorado, Black bear pass in the morning and Himogene in the snow in the afternoon. Topped off with a very wet and cold ride back in Gunnison. Some rides are a lot of pain and misery, but make for epic memories of a life lived to the fullest
Mudflats of the NT where we did 100km in 15 hours and sent a helicopter back to pick up one left behind.
Refreshingly honest and therefore different to what's already out there.
Long Way Home. The place where getting your motorcycle news is easier than riding Sani Pass in the fog. But not by much.
“This is not as much fun as you’d think”. Gets the award for understatement of the week 🤣
Awesome achievement on a GS! I did the trip on a Honda XL350 around 40 years ago. Great to see that the tar did not happen on the pass.
Umhlanga is my home town. I miss it sooooo much. Thank you for showing it 😎
Hi...u Brought back fond memories of my 50th bday tour into Lesotho...2000kms in Lesotho....u had good conditions ascending Sani...except no views....we went up in Rain, Hail, Thunder and Lightning...friend burnt his clutch out 400m from the top....it was challenging to say the least....oh..and that "witch"....aka "Stickman"...he was in my video too👍😃🤣🤣Well done on getting to the top safely...albeit exhausted 😅😃👍🤜
I love your reaction to the tough ride. It's what every says halfway through a rough ride.
Excellent again thank you🙏🏻 when you get back home you need another Transylvania tour 😉✊🏻
Nice. The ride may be tough, but the memories will be priceless!
When it’s cold a heated seat is nice…so is closing up your vents on your jacket 😉
well done, and then their a road 🤣🤣 I could not believe it myself. Enjoy and be safe
Great video as always. Just ❤ how honest you are.
ride safe
I really miss your old show....
Doing sani pass in sunny conditions would have been no challenge on that lovely smooth road. I thought you would have done a Popey, got off your bike and kissed the tarmac. Great footage, ride of a lifetime. I enjoyed every bump. Must do it again.
Respect! Înjurăturile au fost cireașa de pe tort!
Well done - That was quite a challenge!!!!!
Tough one there guys, especially with those witches about!!😜
Those are heavy bikes for the off road your doing. My hats off to you.
Great vlog enjoyed South Africa
Brilliant series bud loving it i knackered my self at the end stay safe 👍. Mick 🇬🇧
I feel so bad for you guys. I too have traveled in the USA to the top of Mt. Washington 4 times ($17.00 each time). Each time it was 75+ degrees or higher Farenheight with clear skies, and at the top 30 degrees, cloud covered with icy cold misty wind. I guess I'll just keep doing it until I get a clear day :-)
Whats amazes me that I'm familiar with this road from other show . One of the remote location in the world, and I know the way from the eyes of other people..
Well done! what a proper adventure 😊
We are allowed to mention Itchy Boots here :)))) This is really not that remote. 20km away was a 5star hotel
Great Ride!
AWESOME VIDEO FANTASTIC ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Great video, Calin, as always. :) You guys had a tough ride to the top of Africa due to the weather. During the rainy season I'd advise to ride the Sani Pass in the mornings, because the chances for good weather are much better.
I'm going to check but I think Itchy boots went over that pass last year on her little Honda 250 .
that looked pretty tough going mate, well done for trying
Fantastic !
Hope you had a beer at the highest pub in Africa, at the top of the pass.
Although in that fog you could have ridden right past it and not noticed.
I never miss a pub! :D
Great stuff. You are much braver (or taller) than me.
Can't stop laughing at you complaining, I sound exactly the same when the going gets tough😂😂
foarte misto, drumuri bune
Sani pass on such big bikes……respect! What tires do you have on the GS?
That’s some technical riding, I can imagine the slickness but I haven’t been in high elevation since my ride up mount Washington and you could feel that, especially when the storm moved in as we approached the top, but that’s not as high.
Loving following your trip, here in New Zealand I use “Scenic motorcycle navigation” app on iPhone to find my way, all maps are downloaded so no need for a network connection, fantastic app designed by bikers.
That was great 👍🏻🥂 from 🏍💨💨💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦 bc
You do these difficult rides so we don't have to. :^D
The man dressed as a tree must have cost you a fortune to stage. Thank you for making my day. Here -10C and snowing so your complaints fell on deaf ears!
This Stickman is Legendary on the Sani Pass..if u don't encounter him consider yourself unlucky...he walks up and down the pass gathering wood to clear the fog /mist for the Adv bikers😜🤣🤣 I have photos of a mate posing next to him😃
Too bad you were not able to enjoy the scenery but maybe doing it in the fog was less scary because you could not see the drop offs if you were to tip over the road's edge?
If you took out the moaning & groaning. ( Loved all the chirps). I would have said that was my trip, one of my best moments with a buddy in a trip in the mountains of Tanzania.
Riding in the fog is a skill on its own. Well done.
You're right! Show me a picture of that road with the green hills and I would not have guesses SA. Beautiful!
I would also not have gone up that road in that weather 😬
On a side note, Romanian sounds amazing!
It’s a latin language.
Problem with Waze is no offline maps. Problem with Google Maps is it won’t calculate a new route offline. Problem with Garmin is the UI, UX, and software all suck.
How come you don’t stand up on the bike for stability and let the bike and suspension do it’s thing?
Nice vid 👍 Any issues with the quad lock and iPhone?
Yes. It doesn’t charge with a normal wireless charger. Otherwise perfect.
how does daniel find the wireless charging ram mount?
well spotted! :) He didn't complain at all so it must've been fine. I'll do a comparison between that and the QuadLock one.
@@LongWayHome I'm sure I spotted it in an earlier video but I forgot ^^, I've been looking at the wireless ram for a while, just curious if it's worth the price tag! Big fan of ram mounts so I imagine it will be good
What do you use for navigation app on your phone
Waze -> Google Maps -> Maps.me. In that specific order :D
I was scared for you. attempting Sani pass i heard is a challenge in itself in a perfect weather, you've done it in such a awful conditions and that too with such heavy bike. Amazing. Ride safe.
One question: what tool do you use to make the text in your yt thumbnail lie flat on the road?
I searched everywhere, but can't figure out how to- please help!
Photoshop -> Filter -> Vanishing Point. (great movie as well :D)
@@LongWayHome Great, Thanks. I found a yt video to accomplish this- he uses Transform and Blend- hope you don't mind me putting a link if anyone else is interested :) th-cam.com/video/O61c3GjBYtk/w-d-xo.html
Mai stii ce anvelope ati avut?
Dunlop Trailmax Mission
That’s not Dave with you is it 😂😂😂
Stand up
15C cold 😂
You seem to attract bad weather on your trips, so please don't visit the UK as the weather is always bad enough as it is. Thanks. 👍
Ah ah ah. You guys did well considering your heavy GS with a 19" front wheel and street-oriented suspension. An F850 GS would have been better suited... Thumb up anyway :-)
Wrong bike for Sani Pass !!
Hey! Since when were you ever allowed into a "regular" restaurant?
S
PS: Get a lighter bike ... more fun!
I imagine that "road" would be so nice on something powerful and heavy as a CRF 300L.
You struggle there because that BMW lacks power. I had the same issue on the T7, way too light weight to be stable too.
Yea, but we did 450km that day. Sani pass was just 8. For the rest i wouldn’t wanna be on a 300L.
@@LongWayHome I would. Did 400km+ on a 125, loaded with side and top cases, and loved it. A 300L would be a delight. Unless BMW sponsored me.😉
Don't blame you for complaining--not sure who told you that was a road, but I'd sue them when you get home. That said, curious to know how those fancy BMW adventure suits worked out in that miserable weather--were dry underneath or just kind of dry?
looks like AMANZIMTOTI..
Itchy boots did without a moan
👍👍👍👍👍👍 And some words too : what did I want to say...??? 🤔🤔 Oh YE ☝☝😀😀 - I, offcourse, do understand why bikers have the huge side-boxes, and become as wide as a car, but - REALLY ?!? So many times I've oserved guys on bikes just like yours, and with luggage, just like yours - stand still in traffic jams - with all the cars - for hours....
So - if your bikes combined, use more fuel than an avarege car ( even a small 4x4 ), take place as a car, but still, have less space than a car for your things + the traction on bad roads is also far worse than of a car - why not to travel by a CAR ?!? - because you need the fear of falling, getting stuck, getting wet....?
One thing is to trave relatively light - like that Dutch girl - ItchyBoots.... another - like you - BIIIIG bikes, BIIIIG side-boxes..... Where is the fun ? 🤔🤔
Give your comments on Ukraine
It's a full on invasion by a madman! Everything is fine in Romania since we are part of NATO. This says it all: th-cam.com/video/Nt1VRyoWWrE/w-d-xo.html
True iam over in Romania in April to see family. Just brought a honda st1100 really nice bike
imho...Your bike is a cow. Get a lighter bike and have more fun.
super boring content
Don't watch then