Woohoo I can’t wait to start this new adventure ❤ two important things: for this premiere video, only subscribers can write comments when it goes live! And secondly, please know that this season will begin with a new episode every sunday, and when I am back in the groove of being on the road, I will turn things up and release a new video every wednesday and sunday like before ☺️ I hope you are just as excited as me.. LET’S GO!!!! ❤️
Let me comment now while I still can. Happy riding. Thank God for recovery from the accident. More and more happy moments Noraly. After this you may need to start from Tanzania going to Kenya that journey which was cut short.
I absolutely agree that you have been missed young lady. welcome back and keep us entertained and taught. I say taught because I have seen so many countries and different customs on your channel that I learn new things almost every week, Blessings for a wonderful new season.
It is so incredibly good to see you back on a bike! My husband and I are life-long off-road motorcyle adventurers in the US, and have followed your world travels with great joy and admiration. I love your self sufficiency, your openness to all of the people's cultures you pass through, and your kindness and openness as a fellow human being on this planet. Good luck on your new bike, and the next journey. We will be watching and wishing you well where ever you wander!
My wife and I were in Cincinnati last week. An Uber driver told me he was from Mauritania. When mentioned following a young lady from the Netherlands ride through last year; he said “Itchy Boots”! Yes! The conversation got much more lively from there. You are an ambassador for all who would love to travel as you do! You make it look easy; however it is far from easy. As could be seen at the end of your last journey. It appears our prayers for your recovery have been answered. Whether or not we get to see you travel is irrelevant. Your health is far more important. This is a huge bonus! I eagerly await to see what your next adventures may bring. Much love from our humble home in Texas, to your home and family. I salute 🫡 Itchy Boots and her contributions to the motorcycling community.
I lived in NE Frankfurt for three years as a teen. 14-17 yo. 1965-67. What an adventure! Good bier and great ancient historical sites! Salzburg Castle, built by the Romans was one of the best!
You're an inspiration to so many.Nora Lee..... I've told so many people about you and my gf in Tanzania, when I started talking about you, instantly said itchy boots.... you're an ambassador to the world for so many
I am a 5th grade teacher in Leander, TX. My students and I have been following you on your journeys and we cannot wait for your next adventure. My students voted and think you should name the new bike "Jeremy" because you got it in Germany. Thank you for all of your educational content, it is so engaging and fun for my students. Safe travels!
Hola Noraly , excelente elección de tipo de moto y el concepto de simplicidad 👌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 , se te ve feliz, coincido totalmente contigo mi moto es una cagiva 500 cc del año '99 y estoy feliz con ella , saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷 , Patagonia, Cipolletti
Great to see you back Noraly! You chose the right make and model of bike. Yamaha's are bullet proof. I've been riding for over 50 years (Im 73), and owned numerous bikes. The three Yamahas were an IT425, an XS1100, and a Roadstar 1600. They were all well engineered and very reliable. You have a good mechanic. Getting rid of the useless electronics was good. Simpler is always better! Going old school is smart. You will have thousands of trouble free miles with this bike, which is exactly what you want. Ride safe Noraly. My prayers are with you.
As if Norally isn't awesome enough already, when you now consider that she could now have the free pick of any manufacturers bike on the planet (obviously including RE 450), and with full back up and support worldwide, it just shows how totally genuine and single-mindedly independent she is to turn her back on all that and instead chose to purchase a retro bike for all the right reasons. What an incredible individual she is.
By “we” you mean you!!! The manufacturers did market research and found the majority wants technology. “You” are NOT the majority even though you think you are! Itchy Boots is also NOT the majority!
I spent almost 4 years living in Frankfurt, Germany back in the late 70's. I rode my 76 Yamaha RD250B almost daily thousands of miles back and forth to work.. It is a great idea to go back in time to where motorcycles had simple systems, were easy to work on and were reliable. My daily ride consisted of about 20 km on the autobahn and then another 30 km through the Tanus mountains. Watching this brought back a lot of memories. Good luck on that Yamaha.
I had tenere fantastic bike .I own a 1991 Honda 400 superfour sport .mint . I’m pretty sure noreley wnt have many problems on the Yamaha .so easy to live with .I did think it was going to be a Honda transalp another fantastic model .
Dear Noraly. I can understand you very well to choose this bike. Yes it is old but have very little Electronics and i am totally with you. It is the same with cars. Of course Electronic can help an Support you much. But only if you are near areas where you can get help just in case. Now i am age 75 and stay in Thailand for the Rest of my life. I wish you all the luck for your coming journey. Once i l8ved to ride motorbikes for many years and i survived all😅. Here in Thailand it is much too hot because there is nearly no shadow. A car with aircon is much better. Bye from Rainer from Phitsanulok
@@piotrmajerski1110 Agree parts will be an issue especially if this bike has had modifications. Had a 1999 Tenere and started to struggle getting parts for it. My 2010 Tenere can't even get a replacement headlight now.
I rode Uk to Oz in 04/05 on a 1989 600 Tenere - 45000 km. Good choice of machine, the only real issues I had were the intake manifold, (1 of 2), became hard and split when removing it to clean the carby when camped out behind a sand dune in Iran. (I recommend new ones). My rear shock lasted, but was a bit soft when loaded. The fuel filter inside the carby was clogged and it would stop randomly at high speed, even though inline fuel filters were fitted. And I'll mention the 1989 model had a nice large oil cooler, not sure about the 1987 model. I have seen a TT600 seize up, they only have a small cooler, again in Iran. I still have my bike and will never sell it! Good luck!
Great choice. Of all the bikes (35) I've owned, my kick start, battery delete (capacitor) desert sled XT600 is one I miss the most. Goes almost anywhere, does almost everything (long highway miles solved with a wire coat hanger throttle lock!) That old thumper was legend, and so shall yours be. Ride safe, Ride strong.
Over 1 million views in two days Noraly! So happy you are back and looking rested and healthy. My wife and I are awaiting your new travels. Blessings from Illinois in the Midwest of USA.
An airbag jacket (electronic versions are better than tether cord) would provide a lot of needed upper body support in case of a spill, stabilizing head/neck area and preventing collarbone fractures.
These bikes are special -and so are the people who still ride and maintain them. Excellent choice on all counts. I’ve been riding my 1983 model to work everyday for over 20 years. There’s not much in machinery that you can buy these days that gives more than 40 years of service! But sure they’re not for everyone😉
Oh wie schön, du bist in Deutschland, ich hoffe sehr es gefällt dir hier. Ich bin seit dem Tipp eines Arbeitskollegen auf deinen spektakulären Reisen dabei und ein großer Fan von dir geworden. Ich bewundere dich um all deinen Mut, deine Abenteuerlust und das du trotz mancher extremen Schwierigkeiten nie aufgegeben hast. Wundervoll ❤❤ ich freue mich auf das nächste und bin schon ganz gespannt...viel Spaß in meinem Land und alles liebe ❤❤❤😊
How many dudes here read this comment and tried to summon their high school German to try and translate before hitting the button (raises hand)….. :). I got enough to get the gist of what Birgit was saying and got thru it!
Yippee- Itchyboots is back!! It’s been so, so long a wait for your return. I’m a sad old 68 year old man, married to my wife for 46 years. I have 2 crazy clever sons aged 37 & 35 and one “digitally adopted”daughter, who doesn’t know that she is my adopted digital daughter. She has beautiful blue eyes and Itchyboots for all her travel adventures. I now relax in my 0 horsepower recliner chair and she takes me out on world class motorcycles adventures. As a retired Computer Scientist I have already been round the world a few time in comfortably boring flying machines that showed little to no exciting viewpoints. I’m so happy for you and the fact you’re back. I am ready to be your virtual passenger again. Please 🙏 take good care of yourself and no more breakdowns be they mechanical or more importantly physically. 😂😂❤️❤️
@@EatmyStardust I was knocked off my Suzuki 750 4 stroke by a drunk driver in 1974. Broke my femur and two vertebrae. They fixed the leg but I was still in pain, 2 years later they discovered the hairline type fractures in the vertebrae that healed and were slowly acting like a saw blade on my spinal cord. They fix that, but it was before MRI and the used an xray called a Myelogram. They injected a xray contrast called Myodil as an epidural, they the rock you and its like a spirit level. Unfortunately the Myodil drug was poisonous to about 30% of patients who received it. It caused Progressive Adhesive Arachnoiditis, which is incurable and causes extensive and daily pain. So I had to stop biking and take to cars and an extremely sedentary job as a Computer Scientist. I had to retire on health grounds at 60. Not moving and morphine patches and many other medications helped me to manage the pain, so my travels are virtual with Itchyboots. Silver lining was I married the nurse who mostly looked after me for 2 years while I learned to walk again (I say walk but it’s not great style walking 😂😂.
@@EatmyStardust PS ItchyBoots broken collar bone was not a minor thing. Pneumothorax is very survivable but if there are complications you can have as much as a 5% - 91% mortality rate if recognition is delayed. So she was lucky given her long flight home and it sounds like she had great support from her friends who got her to ER after the bone was repaired. Broken bones release bone marrow (ie fat) into any damaged blood vessels. My fractured femur caused me to have a Pulmonary Embolism and a 4 month coma induced stay in an intensive care facility.
@@EatmyStardust silver lining was that I married the nurse that taught me how to walk again. So I got damaged but was rewarded with an amazing soulmate for the last 46 years plus two crazy smart sons. So loss-win-win situation for me 🥰🥰
As I have mentioned before, I have been following you since you were carrying 2 spare tires. This is your mission, and nothing is crazy. Do what you want. Have fun and enjoy what you are doing.
Ooh yes!!! As per normal!! Hit the LIKE button first before it even start!!! Welcome back our fav TH-camr!!! The long awaited adventure begins!! Glad you're back Noraly!!! Much love from Singapore..and all the best!!
It’s great to see someone take a ‘proper’ motorcycle around the world! I just did 700kms last weekend on my 1988 R80GS…I loved every minute of it. No tech, no ABS, no heated anything. If it stops I bump it…if I run out of petrol I put it on reserve…I feel so much more connected to it than I did my Husky or any other bike. Also so easy to put on the centre stand…fully loaded. 50bhp and still good for 130kph. Awesome. Going to love this show
@@UltralightMotorcycleCamping I'm not referring to this video but to the previous ones when she greeted us on her travels with "Good Morning Internet"... capire o no?
fuel injection, catalytic converter for environment, abs for safety mandatory just like the rule makers ordered. That is why her "new" bike is built on a 1987 frame.
@@bradsanders6954 I'm pretty sure that the Tenere has a decent alternator on it, and there are certainly aftermarket ones that can be found. And yes, LEDs pull very little current.
So glad Noraly is back on her feet. Plus, I'm in agreement with Noraly. Simple and minimal electronics is superior to computerized everything. My most intentional purchase is a 2001 BMW R1150GS obtained in JAN 2024. The GS models after this started to get too many electronics. My 1992 Isuzu Trooper is my #1 cager because it always runs and can be made to run when broken. Other bikes include 2003 & 2007 DRZ400S, 1988 BMW K75S, and 1999 KDX 220. See? Nothing too complicated and proven to be robust. Bravo for Moritz & Rasmus!
Just what the doctor ordered! More horsepower, less electric gimmicks and low weight. Special built for you... Alaska had the low weight, but fully loaded it didn't have enough power. All the best!!! ❤
Great choice on the bike. Modern adventure, bikes have become bigger and heavier and just way more difficult to ride. They’re more powerful but have given up nimbleness, lightweight and simplicity.
Hello Nourali, I am from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and I am a fan of your channel. I wish you always comfort and enjoyment. I hope you come to visit Saudi Arabia.
Woman driver in Saudi. I suppose the ban was lifted, but the framework and indirect limitations still remain. I would suggest avoiding Saudi if Noraly was to ask. It is gorgeous tho.
I love Germany, I lived in Kaiserslautern for a year and I miss it! I also love the beautiful, quiet, small villages. Looking forward to your new adventures, Noraly! I think you could name your new motorbike, "SKY". You look like you're sitting on a piece of blue sky riding on it... a little piece of heaven! 💙💙💙
I lived in Ludwigsburg (near Stuttgart) from 1961 to 1965 and I miss those days too. I'm not so sure about the 65 or so years since then. My dad was station there in the U.S. Army and we bought a VW Westphalia camper-bus soon after arriving there. We put about 100,000 miles on it in the four years we lived there. Our family took off every time we could get away from school or for my dad, from work. Europe was a very interesting place for a teenager then. I spent all the available time traveling with my family or by bicycle. It was definitely a wonderful period. I loved studying the history and learned quite a lot from that opportunity. I'm not sure about how much I'd like to go back now... many, many changes since then!!
@@warp3725 I think it's something she started saying in her very first few videos when she started in India, and stuck with it since then. I personally love it.
Name your bike "Mori", it is Mongolian for "horse", (which I'm wildly guessing you might be passing through) and also a nice dedication to the person that built it.
@@TheParaxore Parts for a DR? Available world wide at cheap prices, tons of the bikes around.....a 1987 Yamaha low production bike? For sure the way to go. Attracts attention.
Don't know about the carbureted part. That requires re-jetting at altitude. Some are fussier than others. My DR400 required re-jetting in Colorado at 11000 feet. My DR650 did not - noticable drop in power but OK even with load.
Wow, great bike! I would have guessed a Suzuki DR-Z400, lowered with a bigger tank. It is super simple, light weight, has been around since the year 2000, has great aftermarket support and one can still get parts for everything. Anyway, i look forward following your next adventure. Stay safe!
I like the DRZ 400 but the DR650 is still a bit simpler with it being air cooled and lower compression (wider gas octane range), though it does weigh a little more. Stand over height is a little more configurable. The DR’s 17in rear might limit some tire choices.
Da bist Du ja wieder! Wunderbar! Schön Dich wieder so fit und fröhlich zu sehen und noch dazu ganz in meiner Nähe! Ich teile Deine Entscheidung, je einfacher um so besser für Deine Unternehmungen. Freue mich mit Dir auf Dein neues Abenteuer. Liebe Grüße
I am currently restoring a 1989 Yamaha Super Tenere… this episode made me so excited to finish it and start doing real adventures with it… thank you for the inspiration 😊
Hahahaha- ich dachte schon während der Fahrt - alte Technik - wenig Elektrik- 500 Yamaha - Richtung Frankfurt- das wird doch nicht beim Moritz enden…😂 und zackboing von Afrika nach Pohlheim 😊 Das freut mich für euch beide. Die Liebe zum Bike und Abenteuer - besser habt ihr euch nicht treffen können. :-)
@@christophhauch9365 bei der ersten Einblendung der Enduro Maske an der Scheunenwand wusste ich wohin es geht😃 . Da werde ich die nächste Reise wieder regelmäßiger verfolgen. Schöne Wahl mit der alten Tenere 👍
Great to see you back up & fully recovered - you are worthy of being a flag-bearer of the Dutch's adventurous crazy spirit!!! Since this New Bestie will be a part of your new adventures the NAME SUGGESTION should depict the seat of emotions and your character; your soul: I would request you to name it "N-SPIRIT" which stands for "Noraly's SPIRIT!!!" Few ladies from Scotland did ride the Yamaha old model of 1980s back then all the way to India and they never faced any issues with this bike due to it's robustness Noraly. So great choice and my best 😇wishes for future endeavors!!! Regards from Vinay (Bangalore, India)
It makes perfect sense to choose such a bike. I accidentally dropped my 248kg BMW K1200S last week in the Dolomites and almost broke my back trying to get it upright again. Safe travels and looking forward to follow your adventures!
I will said the name of your new motorcycle should be…!!! “PURA VIDA” Because You are full of life and has been all over the World. Muchas gracias por todo lo que haces. Noraly
That smile, that laugh, those sparkly somewhat mischievous blue eyes are back! Looking forward to the bike reveal and walk around. The bike looks really kitted out. Kind regards from Canada. 🇨🇦
She is beautiful and charismatic isn't she now?!!! Also from Canada! I was just thinking about you the other day, wondering when you were coming back to TH-cam. I don't do Instagram. My first bike was a 1982 XT 200 (In Europe the closest equivalent was an XT 175) I rode all over Switzerland and its neighbouring countries on that gem. I rode a lot of narrow trails in the Valais area, but I was living and working in Liechtenstein at the time. A fellow Swiss-Canadienne was living in the Sion/Sierre region where I visited her. Sadly, my bike was stolen (Actually, first the license plate - Ontario) in Coventry where I worked for about two weeks at a disgusting hotel. I was lucky to get hired at a 5-star hotel in Portsmouth thanks to a childhood friend who was working there. The XT's were great: so easy to work on. Mine never broke down once in two years and 5,000 km (I had a 51 1/2 hour-per-week job and usually only 1 1/2 days off. Since Liechtenstein is so central in Western Europe, my friends/co-workers and I usually visited 3 countries every time we went out dancing. My favourite place to visit around there was a small town in Vorarlberg, Austria named Partennen. A friend/co-worker came from there. Funny enough she travelled all over Europe, east and west on an adventure bike! This was well before video cameras sadly. She was also blonde, tough, beautiful and charismatic.
Welcome back! We missed you. So exciting to see your new machine! That little town is so beautiful too.
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To choose a motorcycle is personal I agree, Although the Teneré is an iconic bike, I would opt for technological reliability. KTM’s 450 bikes have proven so in the last 20 years in Dakar Rallyes!!
LOL Noraly, I seem to remember us having this discussion when you were first starting out.....a looooong time ago.. When he opened that door I busted up laughing, MY Yammy XT 600 is parked right inside my garage door:) I don't have the monster Tenere Tank, but otherwise pretty much the same bike:) (Mine's 'FASTER" though- It's painted RED!!! LOL. Anyways, have had mine since I bought it new, so long ago, I don't even remember the exact year (damned I'm getting old) Only thing to watch out for, is to pack it up and make sure he's tuned the shocks and forks to deal with your ALL UP weight. You'll find you can't run these things to death, you have to beat em to death with a crowbar:) Oh, and change the oil religiously. Bike should last forever, mine's lasted me a lifetime.
How is the vibration on a Tenere 600? One of the early bikes I rode was a 1970's XT500 and at highway speeds I was convinced that all my teeth were going to vibrate out. I wonder if the 600 has a balancer shaft fitted to control the vibration.
@@tonyw4863 I thought about answering that question in my original post, but decided that Naraly either 1. either had some mod on her Tenere that would mitigate it, or 2. She wouldn't be traveling at the speeds at which the vibration begins to wear you out. On my bike, about 65 mph and up, especially around 75 or so, the vibration is REALLY noticeable. Starts numbing your hands, then you need one of those inflatable seat cushions to avoid the pain in your butt which begins to creep up rapidly after about 30-45 minutes. Because of the nature of the boots I wear (heavy-well insulated) I've never felt more than a buzz from the pegs. BUT the hands and your rear end, will start hollering for attention :) I have large hands so changed to larger almost spongy grips and normally ride with almost gauntlet like, reinforced gloves. Long cause I've had a BIG wasp make it up my sleeve and slam into my armpit once and it was everything I could do to stay upright :) Again, when traveling cross country etc. the vibration is not really a problem as I don't ride those high speeds except on large paved roads- which I always try to avoid.:) One more thing, My engine does NOT have electric start, so I'm not aware of whether her engine has any kind of balancer, rubber mounts etc. We'll just have to weight till she goes through all the mods her guy has done.
@@seeratlasdtyria4584 Thanks for the excellent response. The initial XT500 had shocking vibration at anything more than 50mph. It was also kick start only and people ended up in hospital with severely damaged legs if they didn't use the manual decompressor properly. I was once lifted about a foot into the air when it kicked back during starting. Noraly's XT600 is 11 years newer so it may have a balance shaft or other engineering changes to quieten the vibration. It also is electric start which is great as they could be very difficult to start when hot with the kick starter.
Hell yeah! What a beautiful machine and so happy you decided to take the path of the old machines! I have a BMW F650 and I love it! You'll enjoy this one trust me!
You can name her "Stitch" from Lilo & Stitch. It's blue and kind of stitched together with different motorparts and some well deserved improvements. And it is a little reminder that you just need 1 Stitch, your motorcycle, and no more accidents and stitches on your body 😉
Honestly, I am so excited watching the video. Giggling like its my own bike reveal. My smile was like from ear to ear... Then when you had a quick stop at the tower, and showed us the view, tears were falling from my eyes. Tears of happiness seeing you again riding and doing the thing that you love ❤. Thank you too to Moritz for taking and showing us the nice views around the area, as well as the cute villages you've passed by. But the "Welcome to Germany" had me laughing because first time to watch you doing it in a car... And I realized that I love it when you welcome us into a new country riding a bike than a car 😊... Looking forward to the next episode. Season 8 here we gooooo!!!!
@angiecerv Oh what a relief and a pleasure to see YOU once again after a long b but a necessary pause. NO one has been able to match your reserve, pleasant sense of humour, giggles, and vision of your adventure. You look radiant, rested and more beautiful. What a surprise seeing you behind a wheel.....whao. And YES, 'Norali' YOUR 'new' bike should be equipped with a bigger modern Headlight to give you more visibility and clarity...at all times. Your visibility is enormously vital for others on the road from the opposite direction as well. Holding my breath...................see You soon.. Wonder where will YOU start with season 8 ! How dos this name "odyssey" sound for your Bike. ?
Noraly, if I can make a suggestion on the new bike. I have two bikes and both are pretty old bikes as well. I was contemplating on whether to get a new bike or do something to my old bikes. So what I decided to do besides mechanical improvements, was to improve their safety by enhancing the lighting. Older bikes have poor lighting compared with the kind of lighting found on newer bikes. Your new bike is purpose built and modernized, but not much has been done to improve the lighting. Lights both in front and the rear are really important for your safety and visibility. Hope you consider doing this before heading off on a new adventure. Let's go...
Perfect choice for your bike Noraly. There can only be one name: “Bestie”. Because if this isn’t the best bike ever for you, what is? Take care and please keep the rubber side down this adventure .
@@ctrlz4439 when she does though, it´s in some pretty remote places all alone, so I´m totally onboard with this. Get some LED´s for the headlamp if possible, and a couple of good wide beams for that wildlife.
@@rossdavey428 She said that she used to work for a gold exploration company in Oz, so it's not on her priority list. I have no idea how much of the country she has explored.
OMG! That was my first Bike!!! I still remember that AMAZING Bike!!!! Oh loved just looking at it ... bought her used but in absolute mint condition! Excellent Choice no doubt!
So lovely to see you return happy, healthy and excited for your next adventure. Love the fact that you and the Tenere share the same year of manufacture 🤭and you are both Warriors of the road and trail. My suggestion for a name would therefore be LOWIENA (LOH-WEE-EH-NAH) a classic and strong Dutch girls name and a famous warrior; I think that fits well with the both of you!
I got my licence in 87 and the first big bike i rode was my friends Tenere 600, hes no longer with us so this brought back alot of happy memory, good luck with your around the world ride, look forward to follow it like all the previous seasons
Man, I'm really going to miss Alaska. I've gotten so used to that bike that I feel something's gonna be missing without it from now on. On the other hand, it's good to see you riding again, Noraly. I'm glad your recovery is going well and that you're able to bring us so many amazing adventures again. I can barely wait for the next season. Judging from what I saw in the last minutes of the video, though, I seriously hope you get some modifications for the light on your bike. I could barely see anything on the road with the current one you have. I don't know if that's the camera's fault, but I don't remember it happening with Alaska. Anyway, here's to another great adventure!
Yes it will take some getting used to not seeing her on Alaska. Noraly avoids intentionally riding after dark but as we saw in Africa due to unexpected problems she had to ride at night. I noticed then the light did not look real bright on camera. I have a 300 Rally and ride in dark often and the light is super bright so thinking maybe part of it is camera. But agree, a modern LED would be preferred as that's one electronic device that is more reliable than a filament bulb. Lighter weight as well. We'll see, I won't be surprised if Rasmus has unfinished plans for the lighting. This is exciting stuff we have to look forward too. Peace!
i was right in the poll / ik had gelijk ... Yamaha Tenere , die zou ik ook hebben gekozen. beter nog de 500 die was lekker laag ... en dan een grote tank er op. Legendarische kwaliteit van weleer. MOOI GOEDZOO ... enjoy the bike and the new voyage.
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My new bestie needs a name!! And I need your help, so please leave me your name suggestion in the comments!!
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Yammie! (Yamaha maar dan op z’n Nederlands ;-))
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Woohoo I can’t wait to start this new adventure ❤ two important things: for this premiere video, only subscribers can write comments when it goes live! And secondly, please know that this season will begin with a new episode every sunday, and when I am back in the groove of being on the road, I will turn things up and release a new video every wednesday and sunday like before ☺️ I hope you are just as excited as me.. LET’S GO!!!! ❤️
@@ItchyBoots OMG OMG!!!! Soooo excited Noraly 😊
Bonjour, contente de vous revoir, merci d'avance ! 💙🧡
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Let me comment now while I still can. Happy riding. Thank God for recovery from the accident. More and more happy moments Noraly. After this you may need to start from Tanzania going to Kenya that journey which was cut short.
Super hungry ❤
Opening my eyes this morning and seeing "Itchy Boots upload" put a huge smile on my face. Welcome back
Yes. Me too 😄
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ME TOO!!!!!🎉❤
I absolutely agree that you have been missed young lady. welcome back and keep us entertained and taught. I say taught because I have seen so many countries and different customs on your channel that I learn new things almost every week, Blessings for a wonderful new season.
So real!
It is so incredibly good to see you back on a bike! My husband and I are life-long off-road motorcyle adventurers in the US, and have followed your world travels with great joy and admiration. I love your self sufficiency, your openness to all of the people's cultures you pass through, and your kindness and openness as a fellow human being on this planet. Good luck on your new bike, and the next journey. We will be watching and wishing you well where ever you wander!
My wife and I were in Cincinnati last week. An Uber driver told me he was from Mauritania. When mentioned following a young lady from the Netherlands ride through last year; he said “Itchy Boots”! Yes! The conversation got much more lively from there.
You are an ambassador for all who would love to travel as you do! You make it look easy; however it is far from easy. As could be seen at the end of your last journey.
It appears our prayers for your recovery have been answered. Whether or not we get to see you travel is irrelevant. Your health is far more important.
This is a huge bonus! I eagerly await to see what your next adventures may bring. Much love from our humble home in Texas, to your home and family.
I salute 🫡 Itchy Boots and her contributions to the motorcycling community.
I'm a 78 year old woman who doesn't get around well anymore. I see the world through your eyes thank you so much welcome back
I lived in NE Frankfurt for three years as a teen. 14-17 yo. 1965-67. What an adventure! Good bier and great ancient historical sites!
Salzburg Castle, built by the Romans was one of the best!
You said it right, what matters is Noraly’s health and wellbeing.
You're an inspiration to so many.Nora Lee..... I've told so many people about you and my gf in Tanzania, when I started talking about you, instantly said itchy boots.... you're an ambassador to the world for so many
@ken2tou you should not drink beer at 14-17 yo.
I am a 5th grade teacher in Leander, TX. My students and I have been following you on your journeys and we cannot wait for your next adventure. My students voted and think you should name the new bike "Jeremy" because you got it in Germany. Thank you for all of your educational content, it is so engaging and fun for my students. Safe travels!
This is awesome and she is a great role model...
An excellent channel to share with students, absolutely love this.
So good to see you back on the channel. You have been missed. God bless you.
Hola Noraly , excelente elección de tipo de moto y el concepto de simplicidad 👌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 , se te ve feliz, coincido totalmente contigo mi moto es una cagiva 500 cc del año '99 y estoy feliz con ella , saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷 , Patagonia, Cipolletti
Or Jerry for short!
Nice to see you again! Can’t wait for the post!! 💕💕
Hey Itchy good to see you ✌️
Great to see you back Noraly! You chose the right make and model of bike. Yamaha's are bullet proof. I've been riding for over 50 years (Im 73), and owned numerous bikes. The three Yamahas were an IT425, an XS1100, and a Roadstar 1600. They were all well engineered and very reliable. You have a good mechanic. Getting rid of the useless electronics was good. Simpler is always better! Going old school is smart. You will have thousands of trouble free miles with this bike, which is exactly what you want. Ride safe Noraly. My prayers are with you.
I'm not a biker. But if I remember well I have seen this Yamaha Ténéré competing in Paris-Dakar a long time ago.
As if Norally isn't awesome enough already, when you now consider that she could now have the free pick of any manufacturers bike on the planet (obviously including RE 450), and with full back up and support worldwide, it just shows how totally genuine and single-mindedly independent she is to turn her back on all that and instead chose to purchase a retro bike for all the right reasons. What an incredible individual she is.
Agree. I love the bell😂
Right on.
Yes she is Genuine !!
Big message to motorcycle manufacturers. We want simple. You haven’t gone mad. The world has.
@waynepaterson450 if you want simple the Tenere 700 only has abs, it's as bare bones as it gets!
same goes for cars
Suzuki drz400 are still being made brand new just like how Noraly described what she wanted.
@@theutgardianchannel1952 Mondo Enduro DR350 its all been done before😀and still going strong.
By “we” you mean you!!! The manufacturers did market research and found the majority wants technology. “You” are NOT the majority even though you think you are! Itchy Boots is also NOT the majority!
The bike is LYNORA! It means, light, peace and creativity! Also an anagram of NORALY. ❤
Adorei ❤
You’ve got my vote!
Nice one.
clever ... a good name
Brilliant!
Thank you for coming back, we really missed you
We all said we'd be waiting for your return. Here we are! Welcome back!
+1
+120,000
I’m so glad you’ve mended! I’m ready for the best adventures!
I spent almost 4 years living in Frankfurt, Germany back in the late 70's. I rode my 76 Yamaha RD250B almost daily thousands of miles back and forth to work.. It is a great idea to go back in time to where motorcycles had simple systems, were easy to work on and were reliable. My daily ride consisted of about 20 km on the autobahn and then another 30 km through the Tanus mountains. Watching this brought back a lot of memories. Good luck on that Yamaha.
My first road bike was an RD (350). Oh, I had no business being on that beast, but I loved it!!!
Love your stories - you are always the center figure and the hero in them. Now on to Noraly ....
Zweitakter kann ein Problem sein, da Du damit nicht mehr durch alle Ortschaften fahren darfst. 😉
The pure joy in your voice was heartwarming.
Welcome back. An older bike is an excellent idea. Fewer points of failure on journeys like yours is smart thinking.
I had tenere fantastic bike .I own a 1991 Honda 400 superfour sport .mint .
I’m pretty sure noreley wnt have many problems on the Yamaha .so easy to live with .I did think it was going to be a Honda transalp another fantastic model .
So glad to see you healthy and back in the saddle!
+1
Be cautious with branch-filled roadruts, I think that's what took you... they're slippery at almost all angles except at 90° thereabouts.
Welcome to the new season Noraly, I hope you are fully recovered, we really missed your adventures in Africa, it was a spectacle.
A reliable and beautiful motorcycle.
You will soon be riding again.
The roads will once again set you free.
Congratulations
No! You haven't lost your mind, you simply blow our minds! It's more than perfect, Noraly!
Dear Noraly. I can understand you very well to choose this bike. Yes it is old but have very little Electronics and i am totally with you. It is the same with cars. Of course Electronic can help an Support you much. But only if you are near areas where you can get help just in case. Now i am age 75 and stay in Thailand for the Rest of my life. I wish you all the luck for your coming journey. Once i l8ved to ride motorbikes for many years and i survived all😅. Here in Thailand it is much too hot because there is nearly no shadow. A car with aircon is much better. Bye from Rainer from Phitsanulok
even without all the brilliant work from Moritz and co, I would fully support the idea of adventuring with older bikes. I do not think its crazy!
Downside is parts availability. Noraly has a network of supporting friends and admirers that will find and ship anything anywhere.
@@piotrmajerski1110 Agree parts will be an issue especially if this bike has had modifications. Had a 1999 Tenere and started to struggle getting parts for it. My 2010 Tenere can't even get a replacement headlight now.
I rode Uk to Oz in 04/05 on a 1989 600 Tenere - 45000 km.
Good choice of machine, the only real issues I had were the intake manifold, (1 of 2), became hard and split when removing it to clean the carby when camped out behind a sand dune in Iran. (I recommend new ones).
My rear shock lasted, but was a bit soft when loaded.
The fuel filter inside the carby was clogged and it would stop randomly at high speed, even though inline fuel filters were fitted.
And I'll mention the 1989 model had a nice large oil cooler, not sure about the 1987 model. I have seen a TT600 seize up, they only have a small cooler, again in Iran.
I still have my bike and will never sell it! Good luck!
Itchy Boots Noraly is back! Bloody marvellous. Let’s go!!🎉
Great choice. Of all the bikes (35) I've owned, my kick start, battery delete (capacitor) desert sled XT600 is one I miss the most. Goes almost anywhere, does almost everything (long highway miles solved with a wire coat hanger throttle lock!) That old thumper was legend, and so shall yours be. Ride safe, Ride strong.
Just a right name for this "means of transport" ?? ;-)
Over 1 million views in two days Noraly! So happy you are back and looking rested and healthy.
My wife and I are awaiting your new travels.
Blessings from
Illinois in the Midwest of USA.
The most sensible bike for around the world travel. I wish you luck.
No, you haven't lost your mind, that bike is perfect for you. I had a 1989 XT600.
Yes! Welcome back! Safe travels and thank you for taking us with you. 🙂🧡
Getting collar bone fixed... check!
Getting energy back... check!
Getting new bike... check!
Getting back on the road... check!
BOOM!
Noraly's back!
And she’s got a healthy face again 🥰
Noraly need to get a Klim or a Alpine air bag protector.I just bought one today.
An airbag jacket (electronic versions are better than tether cord) would provide a lot of needed upper body support in case of a spill, stabilizing head/neck area and preventing collarbone fractures.
HOORAH🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
@@RafaelMatias1976 ...a few extra lbs...check! ✅😂
These bikes are special -and so are the people who still ride and maintain them. Excellent choice on all counts. I’ve been riding my 1983 model to work everyday for over 20 years. There’s not much in machinery that you can buy these days that gives more than 40 years of service! But sure they’re not for everyone😉
Oh wie schön, du bist in Deutschland, ich hoffe sehr es gefällt dir hier. Ich bin seit dem Tipp eines Arbeitskollegen auf deinen spektakulären Reisen dabei und ein großer Fan von dir geworden. Ich bewundere dich um all deinen Mut, deine Abenteuerlust und das du trotz mancher extremen Schwierigkeiten nie aufgegeben hast. Wundervoll ❤❤ ich freue mich auf das nächste und bin schon ganz gespannt...viel Spaß in meinem Land und alles liebe ❤❤❤😊
How many dudes here read this comment and tried to summon their high school German to try and translate before hitting the button (raises hand)….. :). I got enough to get the gist of what Birgit was saying and got thru it!
@@nunyabidness9257 danke schön.... thank you
نورالی خوش آمدید ❤
رب کریم اپکو کامل صحت تندرست کے ساتھ ھستہ مسکراتا اپنی امان رکھے آمین ILU ❤
lovely post
I watched this twice and it's still good!
Legendary bike for a legend of a Rider! Great to see Noraly is so happy and for sure she will enjoy this bike. Beautiful places shown in this video.
That philosophy goes back to Alex Chacon. Simple bike that any mechanic anywhere in the world can fix. 👍good to see you again.
Oh this is making a perfect Sunday!
Yippee- Itchyboots is back!! It’s been so, so long a wait for your return. I’m a sad old 68 year old man, married to my wife for 46 years. I have 2 crazy clever sons aged 37 & 35 and one “digitally adopted”daughter, who doesn’t know that she is my adopted digital daughter. She has beautiful blue eyes and Itchyboots for all her travel adventures. I now relax in my 0 horsepower recliner chair and she takes me out on world class motorcycles adventures. As a retired Computer Scientist I have already been round the world a few time in comfortably boring flying machines that showed little to no exciting viewpoints. I’m so happy for you and the fact you’re back. I am ready to be your virtual passenger again. Please 🙏 take good care of yourself and no more breakdowns be they mechanical or more importantly physically. 😂😂❤️❤️
Why don’t you get out there and live your own life then?! 68 isn’t old unless you think it is.
@@EatmyStardust I was knocked off my Suzuki 750 4 stroke by a drunk driver in 1974. Broke my femur and two vertebrae. They fixed the leg but I was still in pain, 2 years later they discovered the hairline type fractures in the vertebrae that healed and were slowly acting like a saw blade on my spinal cord. They fix that, but it was before MRI and the used an xray called a Myelogram. They injected a xray contrast called Myodil as an epidural, they the rock you and its like a spirit level. Unfortunately the Myodil drug was poisonous to about 30% of patients who received it. It caused Progressive Adhesive Arachnoiditis, which is incurable and causes extensive and daily pain. So I had to stop biking and take to cars and an extremely sedentary job as a Computer Scientist. I had to retire on health grounds at 60. Not moving and morphine patches and many other medications helped me to manage the pain, so my travels are virtual with Itchyboots. Silver lining was I married the nurse who mostly looked after me for 2 years while I learned to walk again (I say walk but it’s not great style walking 😂😂.
@@EatmyStardust PS ItchyBoots broken collar bone was not a minor thing. Pneumothorax is very survivable but if there are complications you can have as much as a 5% - 91% mortality rate if recognition is delayed. So she was lucky given her long flight home and it sounds like she had great support from her friends who got her to ER after the bone was repaired. Broken bones release bone marrow (ie fat) into any damaged blood vessels. My fractured femur caused me to have a Pulmonary Embolism and a 4 month coma induced stay in an intensive care facility.
@@TSM-908 fear enough.
@@EatmyStardust silver lining was that I married the nurse that taught me how to walk again. So I got damaged but was rewarded with an amazing soulmate for the last 46 years plus two crazy smart sons. So loss-win-win situation for me 🥰🥰
As I have mentioned before, I have been following you since you were carrying 2 spare tires. This is your mission, and nothing is crazy. Do what you want. Have fun and enjoy what you are doing.
Oh, I’ve missed you! So glad to see you back and sounding healthy!
Welcome back. Love watching you from Port Elizabeth. South Africa. Whoop Whoop 🤭 🙌 😊❤.
You meant to say Geqeberha, don't you?
nobody means to say that...
Ooh yes!!! As per normal!! Hit the LIKE button first before it even start!!! Welcome back our fav TH-camr!!! The long awaited adventure begins!! Glad you're back Noraly!!!
Much love from Singapore..and all the best!!
Incredibly brave and courageous woman... this is what you call freedom. Only a few people ever get to experience this in there lifetime.
Fantastic Noraly! I’m so glad you are back!
After months finally i am getting ready for adventure with ITCHY BOOTS yay🎉🎉🎉🎉
Noraly welcome back ❤ congratulations for your new bike 🎉lots of love from Kohima, India. ❤️
It’s great to see someone take a ‘proper’ motorcycle around the world! I just did 700kms last weekend on my 1988 R80GS…I loved every minute of it. No tech, no ABS, no heated anything. If it stops I bump it…if I run out of petrol I put it on reserve…I feel so much more connected to it than I did my Husky or any other bike. Also so easy to put on the centre stand…fully loaded. 50bhp and still good for 130kph. Awesome. Going to love this show
"Good Morning Internet !!"
Welcome back Noraly !! ❤❤❤
In this video, Noraly said, "Good afternoon internet."
@@UltralightMotorcycleCamping I'm not referring to this video but to the previous ones when she greeted us on her travels with "Good Morning Internet"... capire o no?
This is Noraly’s polite way of saying “Shame on You” to all motorcycle manufacturers out there.
The manufacturers: "we don't give a shit about what you need, we will get rich selling shiny, whistling technological pieces of garbage..."
fuel injection, catalytic converter for environment, abs for safety mandatory just like the rule makers ordered. That is why her "new" bike is built on a 1987 frame.
Especially Honda
Rightfully so!
@@nielsdebakker3283abs mandatory?
Please ask them to put a better headlight for your dark travelling 😅 or even a small light bar
I couldn't even tell the light was on. That will need fixing...........charging system may or may not handle a real light. My DR650 really wouldnt .
LED’s don’t pull much power and give good results.
@@bradsanders6954 I'm pretty sure that the Tenere has a decent alternator on it, and there are certainly aftermarket ones that can be found.
And yes, LEDs pull very little current.
Led light bar, between fork tubes. Then light follows your heading, when you turn
Its really hard to shoot video of headlight. My very bright headlight in which I can see clearly, on camera looks dim, just like in the video.
So glad Noraly is back on her feet. Plus, I'm in agreement with Noraly. Simple and minimal electronics is superior to computerized everything. My most intentional purchase is a 2001 BMW R1150GS obtained in JAN 2024. The GS models after this started to get too many electronics. My 1992 Isuzu Trooper is my #1 cager because it always runs and can be made to run when broken. Other bikes include 2003 & 2007 DRZ400S, 1988 BMW K75S, and 1999 KDX 220. See? Nothing too complicated and proven to be robust. Bravo for Moritz & Rasmus!
Happy to see this UPLOAD! I AM SURE ALL AGREE! Best to the JOURNEYS FORWARD. Love from Us Canadians
Just what the doctor ordered! More horsepower, less electric gimmicks and low weight. Special built for you... Alaska had the low weight, but fully loaded it didn't have enough power. All the best!!! ❤
Great choice on the bike. Modern adventure, bikes have become bigger and heavier and just way more difficult to ride. They’re more powerful but have given up nimbleness, lightweight and simplicity.
Beautiful bike ! Great choice Norally ! Simple, low compression, air cooled engine with a carb for fuelling couldn’t be much simpler.
Carbs are not as good as injection.more things to go wrong. Aircooling at low speed on trails is not as good as watercooled
Hello Noraly, we miss you so much. Good luck on your travels.
From Russia, with love.
Из России с любовью!
Hello Nourali, I am from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and I am a fan of your channel. I wish you always comfort and enjoyment. I hope you come to visit Saudi Arabia.
Do you have tourist visas yet? I don't think so.
@@johngreydanus2033 Saudi Arabia issues tourist visas since 2019. I have been there in 2022, highly recommend it.
@@chrisbirmele835 Yeah, I went and Googled it and found out already. I lived there 9 years and saw quite a bit already, thanks.
Do U have a headlight ,it was so dark and can't see a thing in front of U . Can't wait voor de volgende videos. xxx
Woman driver in Saudi. I suppose the ban was lifted, but the framework and indirect limitations still remain. I would suggest avoiding Saudi if Noraly was to ask. It is gorgeous tho.
Aeee... Muito bom ter a Noraly de volta! 🎆🎆🎆🇧🇷
Welcome back Noraly, miss you!!😊❤️
I love Germany, I lived in Kaiserslautern for a year and I miss it! I also love the beautiful, quiet, small villages.
Looking forward to your new adventures, Noraly!
I think you could name your new motorbike, "SKY".
You look like you're sitting on a piece of blue sky riding on it... a little piece of heaven! 💙💙💙
@glorisol3805 Mr Blue sky! 🔹
I lived in Ludwigsburg (near Stuttgart) from 1961 to 1965 and I miss those days too. I'm not so sure about the 65 or so years since then. My dad was station there in the U.S. Army and we bought a VW Westphalia camper-bus soon after arriving there. We put about 100,000 miles on it in the four years we lived there. Our family took off every time we could get away from school or for my dad, from work. Europe was a very interesting place for a teenager then. I spent all the available time traveling with my family or by bicycle. It was definitely a wonderful period. I loved studying the history and learned quite a lot from that opportunity. I'm not sure about how much I'd like to go back now... many, many changes since then!!
@MrGaryGG48 “ we defeated the wrong enemy “
Good morning internet!! How I have missed that greeting 😀
I hate that greeting always have Good morning everyone would be better,i hate being called internet.
Watch from 00.31 seconds. It is afternoon when she starts
Sorry , correction . She starts at 00:27 seconds
Agreed! @@warp3725
@@warp3725 I think it's something she started saying in her very first few videos when she started in India, and stuck with it since then. I personally love it.
Name your bike "Mori", it is Mongolian for "horse", (which I'm wildly guessing you might be passing through) and also a nice dedication to the person that built it.
Wanderer
Very good name
memento mori
Passing through a horse sounds painful
Nice to see you again, Noraly! Waiting for the upcoming trip!
Noraly is back!!!!! and the bike is perfect! so excited for the new adventures.
Pretty simple to understand. Lightweight (easy to lift), old-school technology (easy to fix) light to drive and plenty of power
Not easy to fix
The 1VJ has serious cooling issues. Cilinder head burns out.
@@nicehahailikeit it's not really lightweight, especially with a big tank. And the weight is all up high.
Well... There are some big issues with that bike when it comes to Noralys preferenced intended use
Brilliant choice. Aircooled, carburetted, steel frame, single cylinder. My kinda bike baby.
@@BRaff-hl4ip ngl part of me thought it was gonna be a Suzuki DR650 though I'm not far off!
And the best bike on Earth!
@@TheParaxore Parts for a DR? Available world wide at cheap prices, tons of the bikes around.....a 1987 Yamaha low production bike? For sure the way to go. Attracts attention.
@@LiamCruz-td7li How?
Don't know about the carbureted part. That requires re-jetting at altitude. Some are fussier than others. My DR400 required re-jetting in Colorado at 11000 feet. My DR650 did not - noticable drop in power but OK even with load.
Wow, great bike! I would have guessed a Suzuki DR-Z400, lowered with a bigger tank. It is super simple, light weight, has been around since the year 2000, has great aftermarket support and one can still get parts for everything. Anyway, i look forward following your next adventure. Stay safe!
Drz400e is the best imo, common parts and knowledge
The e model hehe
@@GB-fo2ce. I was thinking a DR as well, however the Tenere is a bit more interesting.
I like the DRZ 400 but the DR650 is still a bit simpler with it being air cooled and lower compression (wider gas octane range), though it does weigh a little more. Stand over height is a little more configurable. The DR’s 17in rear might limit some tire choices.
But the DRZ has a seat like a razor blade
Welcome back Noraly, my wife and I are very excited to see where your adventures will take you. You new bike is rad. All the best.
Can’t wait for the adventure to begin
Wow! She's back! Thank God for full term recovery. Can't wait to follow along. 🌹🕊💐❤️💪🏿
Fantastic pick, amazing love it
Thank the doctors and evolution.
Da bist Du ja wieder! Wunderbar! Schön Dich wieder so fit und fröhlich zu sehen und noch dazu ganz in meiner Nähe!
Ich teile Deine Entscheidung, je einfacher um so besser für Deine Unternehmungen. Freue mich mit Dir auf Dein neues Abenteuer. Liebe Grüße
Норали вернулась. Ура! Удачи и благ! Больше не падай! ❤
I am currently restoring a 1989 Yamaha Super Tenere… this episode made me so excited to finish it and start doing real adventures with it… thank you for the inspiration 😊
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
I am sooooo jealous of your new-old bike!
TENERE RULES!!!
Hahahaha- ich dachte schon während der Fahrt - alte Technik - wenig Elektrik- 500 Yamaha - Richtung Frankfurt- das wird doch nicht beim Moritz enden…😂 und zackboing von Afrika nach Pohlheim 😊 Das freut mich für euch beide. Die Liebe zum Bike und Abenteuer - besser habt ihr euch nicht treffen können. :-)
@@christophhauch9365 bei der ersten Einblendung der Enduro Maske an der Scheunenwand wusste ich wohin es geht😃 . Da werde ich die nächste Reise wieder regelmäßiger verfolgen. Schöne Wahl mit der alten Tenere 👍
Great to see you back up & fully recovered - you are worthy of being a flag-bearer of the Dutch's adventurous crazy spirit!!!
Since this New Bestie will be a part of your new adventures the NAME SUGGESTION should depict the seat of emotions and your character; your soul: I would request you to name it "N-SPIRIT" which stands for "Noraly's SPIRIT!!!"
Few ladies from Scotland did ride the Yamaha old model of 1980s back then all the way to India and they never faced any issues with this bike due to it's robustness Noraly. So great choice and my best 😇wishes for future endeavors!!!
Regards from Vinay (Bangalore, India)
An Old japanese Dakar bike rebuilt by germans in germany... that's probably the msot reliable piece of machinery on the planet right now.
greetings from germany
@@MrPitics haven't seen reliable german machinery for a past thirty years, have you?
Moritz is known for his xt and tt experience...
@@worldsnomad written by a russian bot.
Have to wait & see how this Blake is going to hold on the long trips, it looks simply good ,have more fun Now❤
It makes perfect sense to choose such a bike.
I accidentally dropped my 248kg BMW K1200S last week in the Dolomites and almost broke my back trying to get it upright again.
Safe travels and looking forward to follow your adventures!
Big Blue! For the many blue skies 🌌 ahead of you! 🎉
I will said the name of your new motorcycle should be…!!!
“PURA VIDA”
Because You are full of life and has been all over the World. Muchas gracias por todo lo que haces. Noraly
And name is Henry Arostegui. Originally from Costa Rica. I live in the USA. Hola Noraly
So glad that you are back. 😅it seems like eternity. Been following you from the beginning.
That smile, that laugh, those sparkly somewhat mischievous blue eyes are back! Looking forward to the bike reveal and walk around. The bike looks really kitted out. Kind regards from Canada. 🇨🇦
She is beautiful and charismatic isn't she now?!!! Also from Canada!
I was just thinking about you the other day, wondering when you were coming back to TH-cam. I don't do Instagram. My first bike was a 1982 XT 200 (In Europe the closest equivalent was an XT 175) I rode all over Switzerland and its neighbouring countries on that gem. I rode a lot of narrow trails in the Valais area, but I was living and working in Liechtenstein at the time. A fellow Swiss-Canadienne was living in the Sion/Sierre region where I visited her. Sadly, my bike was stolen (Actually, first the license plate - Ontario) in Coventry where I worked for about two weeks at a disgusting hotel. I was lucky to get hired at a 5-star hotel in Portsmouth thanks to a childhood friend who was working there. The XT's were great: so easy to work on. Mine never broke down once in two years and 5,000 km (I had a 51 1/2 hour-per-week job and usually only 1 1/2 days off. Since Liechtenstein is so central in Western Europe, my friends/co-workers and I usually visited 3 countries every time we went out dancing. My favourite place to visit around there was a small town in Vorarlberg, Austria named Partennen. A friend/co-worker came from there. Funny enough she travelled all over Europe, east and west on an adventure bike! This was well before video cameras sadly. She was also blonde, tough, beautiful and charismatic.
Welcome back! We missed you. So exciting to see your new machine! That little town is so beautiful too.
To choose a motorcycle is personal I agree, Although the Teneré is an iconic bike, I would opt for technological reliability. KTM’s 450 bikes have proven so in the last 20 years in Dakar Rallyes!!
la xt seguramente le dara menos problemas que una ktm
LOL Noraly, I seem to remember us having this discussion when you were first starting out.....a looooong time ago.. When he opened that door I busted up laughing, MY Yammy XT 600 is parked right inside my garage door:) I don't have the monster Tenere Tank, but otherwise pretty much the same bike:) (Mine's 'FASTER" though- It's painted RED!!! LOL. Anyways, have had mine since I bought it new, so long ago, I don't even remember the exact year (damned I'm getting old) Only thing to watch out for, is to pack it up and make sure he's tuned the shocks and forks to deal with your ALL UP weight. You'll find you can't run these things to death, you have to beat em to death with a crowbar:) Oh, and change the oil religiously. Bike should last forever, mine's lasted me a lifetime.
How is the vibration on a Tenere 600? One of the early bikes I rode was a 1970's XT500 and at highway speeds I was convinced that all my teeth were going to vibrate out. I wonder if the 600 has a balancer shaft fitted to control the vibration.
@@tonyw4863 I thought about answering that question in my original post, but decided that Naraly either 1. either had some mod on her Tenere that would mitigate it, or 2. She wouldn't be traveling at the speeds at which the vibration begins to wear you out. On my bike, about 65 mph and up, especially around 75 or so, the vibration is REALLY noticeable. Starts numbing your hands, then you need one of those inflatable seat cushions to avoid the pain in your butt which begins to creep up rapidly after about 30-45 minutes. Because of the nature of the boots I wear (heavy-well insulated) I've never felt more than a buzz from the pegs. BUT the hands and your rear end, will start hollering for attention :) I have large hands so changed to larger almost spongy grips and normally ride with almost gauntlet like, reinforced gloves. Long cause I've had a BIG wasp make it up my sleeve and slam into my armpit once and it was everything I could do to stay upright :) Again, when traveling cross country etc. the vibration is not really a problem as I don't ride those high speeds except on large paved roads- which I always try to avoid.:) One more thing, My engine does NOT have electric start, so I'm not aware of whether her engine has any kind of balancer, rubber mounts etc. We'll just have to weight till she goes through all the mods her guy has done.
@@seeratlasdtyria4584 Thanks for the excellent response. The initial XT500 had shocking vibration at anything more than 50mph. It was also kick start only and people ended up in hospital with severely damaged legs if they didn't use the manual decompressor properly. I was once lifted about a foot into the air when it kicked back during starting.
Noraly's XT600 is 11 years newer so it may have a balance shaft or other engineering changes to quieten the vibration. It also is electric start which is great as they could be very difficult to start when hot with the kick starter.
Looks a lot of experience there....
@@tonyw4863 My early 80's XT didn't have a vibration problem.
Welcome back girl, nice to see you back.... can't wait for the Adventure you bless us with :)
Hell yeah! What a beautiful machine and so happy you decided to take the path of the old machines! I have a BMW F650 and I love it! You'll enjoy this one trust me!
Nice bike. Funny because I had the same bike 30 years ago. Years of driving without any problems👍
You can name her "Stitch" from Lilo & Stitch. It's blue and kind of stitched together with different motorparts and some well deserved improvements.
And it is a little reminder that you just need 1 Stitch, your motorcycle, and no more accidents and stitches on your body 😉
Honestly, I am so excited watching the video. Giggling like its my own bike reveal. My smile was like from ear to ear... Then when you had a quick stop at the tower, and showed us the view, tears were falling from my eyes. Tears of happiness seeing you again riding and doing the thing that you love ❤.
Thank you too to Moritz for taking and showing us the nice views around the area, as well as the cute villages you've passed by.
But the "Welcome to Germany" had me laughing because first time to watch you doing it in a car... And I realized that I love it when you welcome us into a new country riding a bike than a car 😊... Looking forward to the next episode. Season 8 here we gooooo!!!!
I, too, had an ear to ear grin watching!
@@dianeallen3724 Yeah because Noraly's excitement and happiness is contagious. I am honestly happy to see her riding again.
I'm 26 year old grown ass man and I have no shame to admit, that mine reaction was same as yours 😂
@angiecerv Oh what a relief and a pleasure to see YOU once again after a long b but a necessary pause.
NO one has been able to match your reserve, pleasant sense of humour, giggles, and vision of your adventure.
You look radiant, rested and more beautiful.
What a surprise seeing you behind a wheel.....whao.
And YES, 'Norali' YOUR 'new' bike should be equipped with a bigger modern Headlight to give you more visibility and clarity...at all times.
Your visibility is enormously vital for others on the road from the opposite direction as well.
Holding my breath...................see You soon..
Wonder where will YOU start with season 8 !
How dos this name "odyssey" sound for your Bike. ?
Totally agree with you on “Welcome to Germany” from a car. Just doesn’t have the same punch! Noraly is much more animated on her bike!!
Noraly, if I can make a suggestion on the new bike. I have two bikes and both are pretty old bikes as well. I was contemplating on whether to get a new bike or do something to my old bikes. So what I decided to do besides mechanical improvements, was to improve their safety by enhancing the lighting. Older bikes have poor lighting compared with the kind of lighting found on newer bikes. Your new bike is purpose built and modernized, but not much has been done to improve the lighting. Lights both in front and the rear are really important for your safety and visibility. Hope you consider doing this before heading off on a new adventure. Let's go...
Perfect choice for your bike Noraly. There can only be one name: “Bestie”. Because if this isn’t the best bike ever for you, what is? Take care and please keep the rubber side down this adventure .
Agree 100%.
Noraly does not ride much in the dark, she avoids it when possible AFAIR.
Digital bikes ....they have to be improved ....because no body really trust them .....
@@ctrlz4439 when she does though, it´s in some pretty remote places all alone, so I´m totally onboard with this. Get some LED´s for the headlamp if possible, and a couple of good wide beams for that wildlife.
Już się ciesze. Długo na to czekałem abyś powróciła do zdrowia i rozpoczęłą nową przygodę. Tak trzymaj Norali.👍
Welcome back to the Dutch Legend, I think you have explored more than Abel Tasman ever did Noraly. Stay safe.
Love from Australia 🇦🇺
Yep. How about touring Oz? Plenty to see, film and challenge.
@@rossdavey428 She said that she used to work for a gold exploration company in Oz, so it's not on her priority list. I have no idea how much of the country she has explored.
OMG! That was my first Bike!!! I still remember that AMAZING Bike!!!! Oh loved just looking at it ... bought her used but in absolute mint condition! Excellent Choice no doubt!
So lovely to see you return happy, healthy and excited for your next adventure. Love the fact that you and the Tenere share the same year of manufacture 🤭and you are both Warriors of the road and trail. My suggestion for a name would therefore be LOWIENA (LOH-WEE-EH-NAH) a classic and strong Dutch girls name and a famous warrior; I think that fits well with the both of you!
This woman's excitement is strangely contagious...
I'm not a bike guy, but the bike looks like a regular motorcycle to me.
I got my licence in 87 and the first big bike i rode was my friends Tenere 600, hes no longer with us so this brought back alot of happy memory, good luck with your around the world ride, look forward to follow it like all the previous seasons
Uitsekend! Welkom terug! En gefeliciteerd met je herstel!
Man, I'm really going to miss Alaska. I've gotten so used to that bike that I feel something's gonna be missing without it from now on. On the other hand, it's good to see you riding again, Noraly. I'm glad your recovery is going well and that you're able to bring us so many amazing adventures again. I can barely wait for the next season.
Judging from what I saw in the last minutes of the video, though, I seriously hope you get some modifications for the light on your bike. I could barely see anything on the road with the current one you have. I don't know if that's the camera's fault, but I don't remember it happening with Alaska.
Anyway, here's to another great adventure!
Yes it will take some getting used to not seeing her on Alaska. Noraly avoids intentionally riding after dark but as we saw in Africa due to unexpected problems she had to ride at night. I noticed then the light did not look real bright on camera. I have a 300 Rally and ride in dark often and the light is super bright so thinking maybe part of it is camera. But agree, a modern LED would be preferred as that's one electronic device that is more reliable than a filament bulb. Lighter weight as well. We'll see, I won't be surprised if Rasmus has unfinished plans for the lighting. This is exciting stuff we have to look forward too. Peace!
i was right in the poll / ik had gelijk ... Yamaha Tenere , die zou ik ook hebben gekozen. beter nog de 500 die was lekker laag ... en dan een grote tank er op. Legendarische kwaliteit van weleer. MOOI GOEDZOO ... enjoy the bike and the new voyage.