I can’t understand why people view your videos but don’t 👍. It’s the greatest show on earth. Any way Steve us diehards appreciate and enjoy every time you grab your gear and go. That GS is a great machine for your trips.

@AfricaTwin-Stuff

Ай бұрын

Agree with you Graham. Wendy an I are fans too.

On most KZread channels I note only about 40% of people hit the like button. Sad because it really supports these providers. This channel is a worthwhile cause. I was in Tasmania recently with one of the Barossa Valley BMW club members you met. Gerald and I watched your video.

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

I've never considered myself a 'worthwhile cause' but I'll take that as a compliment.😂😂😂

Thanks mate, love your adventures, and yes, we are blessed...

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Yes we are

Not just the blokes in the caravans wishing we were doing what you're doing Steve. The ones still driving the desks every day are living vicariously. Great storytelling as always, stay safe.

Another cracking video Steve.

Ah, Steve - brew up, feet up, thumbs up.

Steve, I love how you just head out ,and ride across Australia. Could watch this all day!

Nice one

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

Good to see you again Steve. Glad you had a great trip. Hoping to do it myself one day soon.

Your videos are second to none when it comes to showing the world what Australia is really about 🍻

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Thank you…it’s nice to know the effort in producing the vids is rewarded by comments such as this. 😀👍

I read a saying . We travel not to escape life but so life does not escape us . Livin the dream TY for sharing .❤

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Good motto to live by…

Loved this one Steve, brought back many memories, Yep, need that morning coffee. Eagerly looking forward to the next episode., Cheers.

Steve, another great video. Just the tonic for us work constrained armchair travelers hanging out for our next trip!

Thanks for sharing. Always love watching your adventures.

I like your videos. Im still shocked every time when i see the fuel consumption of these bikes. 6L/100km is car territory. My landcruiser at 3 tonnes gets 12L/100km on those same tracks. Bike manufacturers have a lot of catching up to do. Euro 7 will catch them sooner rather than later

More excellent content, Steve, that 30 minutes went way too quickly. Hopefully, a mate and I will be doing the Strz. in a few weeks. We are doing the Border Run, coming from Brisbane, then hanging around SA for a week before attending the OCR the following weekend. The plan is to head north from Arkaroola before picking up the Strzelecki, but we are already keeping a weather eye out and checking road conditions. I'll be on an R100GS, my mate on his highly modified R9T Urban GS. PS: Have you seen images of the upcoming R1300GSA? What a beast, I bet you can't wait to get your hands on one of those. 🙂

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

The 1300 is getting a lot of negative feedback...a cross between Lego and Tupperware i believe! My old girl still has some life left in her yet.

Such an inspiration to travel the outback, light simple and completely free.

I long time viewer of your channel I though it's time i commend your efforts with your videos. You make it look easy.....it's not. The k's you cover are amazing. keep up the great work. Cheers John

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Hi John, glad you are enjoying the journey...thanks for taking the time to comment.

I follow your treks on Google Earth. Lots of fun to do and excellent videos to watch. Thanks Steve.

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

You're welcome...

Thank you Steve. That B Double cattle truck footage was superbly done. Your skillset is broadening nicely. I do love the lucky country.

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

@@justgjt 😀👋

Hey Steve ,Just want to thank you , For your KZread content that you put up always interesting and you do a great job on the production, You have that way of explaining things no mater the situation and also loving the common sense approach to anything that happens on your trips ,keep them coming Steve ,Cheers

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Hi Rodney, thanks for the positive comments...it makes the whole process worthwhile. Glad you enjoy the Channel content.

I wish i could give a double thumbs up . Thanks for the trip so far Steve 👍👍

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Thank you...watch this space.

Thanks for taking us along , been a great trip 23:49 Climate : gotta be pretty dumb not to think something is a changing ---- 30-40 years back a couple old farmers told me things were a changing. 7:28 coffee : useless fact: morning a cup of water does very similar to a morning cup of coffee ---- your body is likely dehydrated (8 hours since a drink and that drink was likely alcohol) and your body is craving water. Coffee just adds another hit mainly because you believe it's true ---- it is true but .......

Still living the dream. Hard to believe there's roads out there you haven't travelled :) Best KZread channel by far. Cheers

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the positive feedback...glad you enjoy the Channel content. 😀

The first 40 seconds makes me want to go on an adventure. Let’s Go - love it. 👌

Hi Steve, We really love your videos, keep em coming. We have been on quite a few of the roads you show on your trips; however, that was 30 years ago. Our first big ride was around Australia in 1997, when I rode a 1963 BSA Rocket Gold Star and the wife was on a 1982 500cc Moto Guzzi Monza. We did the complete trip in 54 days, stopping off at Harrietville on the way home for a Jampot ‘Matchless” rally. We really miss those however we can now re-live them watching your fantastic motorcycle adventures. Allan & Leonie😎

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

@@scrtoday2707 hi A & L, glad you are enjoying your journey down Memory Lane. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Glad you enjoy the Channel content. Next vid out tomorrow (Sunday).

Another great down to earth video - Thanks

@mongreldogproductions

26 күн бұрын

@@whirinakii You’re welcome…glad you enjoyed it. 😀

Another great watch. I have to agree with other comments here, - your videos are the best on the net! Even in-between episodes, my go-to is the back catalog. Keep it coming.

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

@@granthassell9214 Hi Grant, thank you for the positive feedback…glad you find the Content entertaining. That means I’m on the right track. Next vid out tomorrow (Sunday). 😀

when you said 5000 to get home i thought boy thats daunting, but you seem to take the miles in stride, enjoying the trip thanks Steve.

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

It aint my first Rodeo...

another awesome video, love seeing the roads out there. hope to get back out to ride them soon.

Another brilliant production.....note to self....don't talk to Steve in the morning before he has had coffee......

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Very good advice...just another good reason to travel solo lol.

Well done Steve. Another enjoyable series. Reminds me of the - 'Honey I'm just ducking-out to get some milk' - trip to Cape York. Safe travels.

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

I don't think Jacki will fall for that one again any time soon.

Great video mate. You're giving me itchy feet. I used to work at Moomba. The road work never stops with the rigs getting moved constantly.

Thanks, Steve. Another great video!

Early 1940s my father took a water boring plant from Adelaide to Alice Springs on the old Ghan rail line for the Commonwealth Civil Construction Service. From the Alice, he moved to the Hartz Ranges to bore for water for the Mica Miners. Mica being a mineral needed for the manufacture of radio valves necessary during WW11. He was successful in finding water, and I believe his bores still provide water for the district.

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Quite a legacy to leave behind for generations to follow. Thanks for watching.

Hi Steve, Once again you take me right back to my previous sojourns. 🤠 Besides to William Creek (great caravan park across from pub), retravelling that southern part of The Track, and getting across from your 'short breakfast in Coffs Harbour was for me retracing some fond memories for me. Thanks Steve, thoroughly enjoy these very good realistic/authentic videos of yours. Travel safe. Looking forward to the rest of your sojourn back home from the Canberra-Coffs H ride. 🙃😊😇🤩

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Hi Noel, I have stayed at the WC Caravan Park a couple of times before. I just sailed through this time (next vid) and didn't even stop for fuel. Hope you enjoyed your journey down Memory Lane.

@nbrettoner

Ай бұрын

@@mongreldogproductions Absolutely. Your videos (and you sharing these vignettes of your motorcycling sojourn world) don't just 'interest and inspire'. But for us lucky enough to have once traversed these amazing outback regions your videos re-engender an appreciation/thankfulness sometimes beyond words. Am now in that state. Thankyou!.

Love the channel mate and huge respect for the rides you do. I am 70 and still riding, albeit black top, both in Australia and overseas. Agree with you on global warming. Nature has been doing this shit for millions of years and also global cooling (ice age). No need to get out freckles in a knot because some global elitists have their own agenda. Stay safe and continue to post awesome vids. Love it.

Bloody love it! Thanks for another great video. Drizzling rain and cold here down south.....but Im eating breakfast and riding through the outback via your videos.

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Enjoy!

I was wondering where this segment was...!! Thought ya might have done more dirt out of Qld but ya have plenty in WA to get through..!! The things we do aye !!!

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

I’ve been away on a 4WD trip to the Flinders…hence the delay in getting this one published. Watch this space. 😀

Another awesome video, your an inspiration to all of us, thank you ..👍👍👍

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

You're welcome. Grab ya gear; lets go!

You’re the man son !

Another great effort Steve. Loved it.

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Top video as usual Steve Keep the right side up and safe travels

I just did the Simpson Desert back in May. I joined the Frontline Safari 2024. I got inspired by your videos to ride in Australia. I’ve been watching your videos since you had your K25 GSA. We started and ended in Marree (Oodnadatta, Mt Dare, Frenchline to Birdsville). Greetings from California!

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

You were lucky to do it when you did...the crossing only reopened in May after heavy tropical rains in far north Queensland which take months to go through Channel Country and end up in Lake Eyre. When that happens, it usually means Eyre Creek is flooded and the Simpson is closed. Watch the next vid (out in a few days). Thanks for watching.

I did Walkers Crossing over 10 years ago, and I think it's closed permanently now. There was fuel at Lyndhurst a few years back, didn't realise it only had diesel. Great video as usual.

Good to see you keeping it rubber side down.

Fan-bloody-tastic. Thanks Steve. Another great vid.

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@astrobusa

Ай бұрын

@@mongreldogproductions always do!

It's tough to get around here in B.C because of the forest fires. We could use some of your rain.

Really enjoyed this episode Steve. 👍 thanks muchly. 🎉

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Very welcome

Great episode , beautiful country

Wendy and I always enjoy your rides. Nice to have a growing fan base to pat the ego too - bask in it mate.

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

In the words of Shirley Strachan (Skyhooks)...Ego; is not a dirty word! Thanks for watching.

Me, I prefer the odd gravel pit...In fact currently parked up in one just south of Broken Hill. Am following almost the exact same route as you. Assume you'll be heading toward the Great Central Road, whereas I'll be heading north along the Tanami Road. There is something quintessential about your videos that evokes an Australia that has largely disappeared...not sure whether that's to do with the subject matter or your commentary. Whichever it is, these vignettes of yours are truly inspirational...Cheers S😊

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

I'll be doing the Tanami in August on my (indirect) way to the Kimberley and Gibb River Road. Glad you enjoy the Channel content.

@stephenhadley2490

Ай бұрын

I’m retiring in 2 years and you’re my motivation to get out on the open road. That BMW must have a few km on it now.

Thanks Steve another very enjoyable video.

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Very welcome

Brilliant as always, thankyou. Damn, I miss my riding days. Mine were on a Goldwing so not as remote as you but geez it was fun while it lasted. I know you'll frown at this but I could have a smoke at 110 kmh on cruise, stereo blasting, heated seats and grips, leaning against the backrest and hands off the bars for kilometers. Steer by leaning. Yet I could throw the same bike around like a sports bike on the Alpine Way. Not sure why I'm still alive but there ya go. Keep a dancin' Maria.

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Good times...

Its a thing ! Great vid Thank you !!

Been looking forward to your long ride home. Figured after all the riding with tons of others, it would be refreshing to get back on the red dirt on your Pat Malone. Glad you are taking us with you for the ride 👍

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

...and livin' like a dog hahaha.

Great video again Steve and recognised many of the roads I never miss a MDP video Well done and thank you very much for your efforts Cheers Andrew Quixley Mid North SA Fellow BMW rider

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Next vid out tomorrow (Sunday)…Glad you enjoy the Channel content.

Hooray, he’s back. Actually I was beginning to get a bit worried. It was 4 weeks ago when you said you said you had to get your “sorry arse” back to Perth….pictures started floating in my head….images of Burke and Wills… it was relief to see a video had dropped.

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

I've been on a 4WD trip to the Flinders Ranges and only got thru some of the vids...I'm playing catch up now. So much to do; so little time.

@Fanta....

Ай бұрын

@@mongreldogproductions love your work, stay safe!

Fantastic stuff from Japan. Love the longer editions, really get into things more. Keep up the great work,

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@hollandp9606

Ай бұрын

@@mongreldogproductions every time

Thanks Steve for yet another great video, interesting to see the effect of weather change on what you can do. Lost in admiration for your determination to cross Oz solo. Keep up the great work - much appreciated here in the UK ( very wet test so far). Paul

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Hi Paul, glad you are enjoying the journey. Thanks for taking the time to comment. 😀

Well done Steve looks like your kind of adventure ! Thanks for all the hard work with the videos !

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

You're welcome A.

Great stuff! Been waiting for this one, so I'm glad you made it home. Quality keeps improving, unlike the rest of the world, so please keep bucking the trend.

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

More to come! Been out on the road in a 4WD hence the delay. More to follow.

Love your office mate.

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Me too...i am blessed. Thanks for watching

Another enjoyable video experience. I've worked and lived in some remote places but nothing like that. Fortunately your bike is designed with comfort in mind to stay in the saddle for extended periods. Wishing you well Steve.

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Great video again Steve. I love the Oodnadatta track. If you ever get a chance a side trip through the Painted Desert on the way to Marla is a great route with a night at Arckaringa station.

Fabulous video content Steve.

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Thank you...

Always fascinated with the distances you cover! @ 20:30 😂😂 so true! 👍

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

That will be me one day...might as well enjoy it while i can (20:30). Thanks for watching.

Thanks for the time & effort you put in to these videos mate, much appreciated 👍

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

My pleasure!

Top stuff as always, cheers from Tassie, ex sandgroper

excellent video , i had no idea that there is so much “black tar” these days .

@davidnelson4707

Ай бұрын

my family used to own “Bundawar“ station out near Eulo . No black tar those days but heaps of blown tires

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

It is becoming more and more these days. Good for local communities to make some of the roads 'all weather' but no good for us 'adventure riders'. Thanks for watching.

The single Thuraya(?) satelite controlling the SA outback road closure signs failed about April. Nosure how often the signs are manually updated. Lots of guessing once out of mobile phone range!

From Lyndhurst it is 39kms to Leigh Creek where you can buy ULP. I am one now of the guys with the 4WD and caravan. So envious. In my younger days used to ride 6 hour, 24 hour and 3 day enduros.

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Hi Michael, Leigh Creek is in the opposite direction from where I wanted to go... There will be a time when I too, will be one of those guys in a 4WD and van. Thanks for watching.

Another excellent instalment Brother Steve,, stay upright

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Thank you kindly

Great video awesome stuff ride safe

Thankyou Steve for a nother good trip.😊

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

@@rosemaryshepherdsmith5110 You’re welcome…thanks for watching. 😀

Another ripper trip Steve! Dontcha just love the big ole road trains through the night? Yep and ole man emu, they are the hardest wildlife to spot especially beside the road, but they’re smarter than your average ‘roo!

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Yes they are!

cheers mongrel dog another great video

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Much appreciated

I hope you enjoyed Water Fall Way. Some of those trucks don't give you much room, stay safe.

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Been on that road a few times over the years...gotta be one of the best roads in all of Oz.

Hi Steve. Great to see your trip home is going well. Stay safe out there & keep your stories & travels coming. Cheers Mate.

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Hi David, next vid out tomorrow (Sunday)…the journey continues. My regards to all the Crew. 😀

Keep on ridin’ in the free world.

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Good advice!

I have travelled with you through the outback for years now. I never get tired of it! Keep on riding!

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

@@radadventure2606 I don’t tire of it either. So much to see and do; so little time. Thanks for watching.

I always love watching your videos mate! Passed through a lot of this area in 2023 and it is so awesome. Did you happen to get a burger at the Lyndhurst hotel? It was out of this world.

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Lyndhurst Burger??? I did not. I'll have to call in there next time. Thanks for the tip.

That copper was trying not to laugh at all the gadgets on your head and bike. Our roads are being punished by 100 ton loads and they were not designed for them.

A great video steve, I’ve been through all that country once or twice and it was great to see it again, along with all the water.

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Thanks Steve, this video arrived in perfect time, as I'm heading out to stay at Boomi, and will be going to the One Tonne post at Mungindi and having some lunch and alook aound town. But was really surprised to see how much black top is further out west, may look to take my Honda a bit further a field yet, cheers

Great video, and yeah I've also noticed the deserts certainly have been wet these past few years and longer. Every time I've been in and around the centre it bloody rained lol. Anyway, looking forward to part two. ATB Jason 👍

Top Notch....

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Thank you.

Great video, thanks for sharing the series Steve. You talked about the rear tire fitted in Canberra, what front tire do you normally use.

@mongreldogproductions

23 күн бұрын

@@robertarmbruster5650 I lean toward a big block knobby for the front regardless of conditions. Something like a TKC80 or similar. Thanks for watching.

Sorry we have Harley’s… but lived in Dorrigo for a while and rode a lot around nsw… so am interested in the way you are going through the out back

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Don’t apologise…the best bike is the one you currently ride. Thanks for watching. 😀

Great video Steve. As always bloody interesting! 🍺🍺

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Thank you.

Legend

Interesting that they still have those single lane tarmac roads in QLD and SA. They seem to have all gone in WA. I remember driving on one with my mum as a kid in the 70s and her telling me how prone they were to causing rollovers because of people braking while half on half off. Watching your adventures makes me realise how long it has been since I went over east. Definitely looking forward to doing a trip over there now.

I know all that area of outback Queensland, Moomba oilfields, Simpson Desert from drilling all those holes out there for the now dreaded fossil fuels, and I know Neil Mansell the name on the truck at 14:14 got to be in his 80's now. No desire to go there again but happy to watch the videos! Thanks.

Steve. I typed in bumfuck nowhere into google maps, comes up with a community in Green County Kentucky USA go figure. Stay safe and well 🏍️👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Hahahaha...who would've thought.

Jeez.. I thought our (UK) roads were narrow; that road to Innaminka was a bloody driveway! Can't wait to get to Aus and on the bike!

Yes the walkers crossing track I have been waiting for years to do that but it looks like it might not open usual shit fight farmers land and government road maintenance enjoy

Another great episode Steve thanks for sharing.

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Well done, sir. I do miss my R1100GS.

We did the Walker track a few years back, a bit corragated but otherwise it was ok, not much traffic. Love the channel.

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

I'll get around to it one day...

Awesome video once again Steve. Nice to see you riding the roads around my backyard at the start of your trip 😊 How long ago did this trip take place? I'm thinking of following pretty much the same route over your way in mid August on my GSA. I'll do the return trip along the bight and through Adelaide.

@mongreldogproductions

Ай бұрын

Keep watching...the return trip back to Perth was May 4-11. I left Perth on 4 Apr and got back on 11 May all up.