Thanks for another great video Joe. Drawing inspiration from your adventures every week. Great work mate. 👍

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

thank you Jim it is greatly appreciated. Glad you're enjoying the new series.

Beautifully done Joe. Loving the diversity of the Australian landscape.

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

thanks mate, it is an amazing place, so so different.

Thanks Joe, so enjoying traveling with you. So enjoy flicking between scenery and excellent photography. Cheers Sean

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sean, glad you’re along for the ride

Keep trucking man. Love the easy manner and no stress attitude. Need me a Himmy...

@freewayproject

2 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, great to hear you are enjoying the series, new series starts on Friday

Your adventures have made me rethink how I am using my bike! Great job!

@freewayproject

2 ай бұрын

Great to hear, hopefully that means you're going exploring. This bike is all about exploring. I have a KTM EXC-F 250 to ride more enduro trails to get that fix. As I am solo in remoter areas I am very cautious when on the Himalayan and hold back and just cruise along, two different ways to ride both a lot of fun.

Thanks! Your cinematography is excellent. I hope you will do world tours and take your audiences with you to see this wonderful world. Keep up the excellent work buddy. Thanks again.

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, it is greatly appreciated. I was filming these as a record for me but it seems there are a few people who want to come along for the ride so to speak 😊. I have want to do more trips and some are definitely overseas, so stay tuned hopefully I’ll get there

Once again a great video. If ever a person needed reason for not camping in a creek line you have just presented it.

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

thanks John. yes sleeping in one you would have been washed away in the blink of an eye.

I watch your videos more than once, especially after work! Bliss thank you! Tomorrow I’m out on my pony. I’ve ridden in hail no fun but all part of the ride 😊👍

@freewayproject

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the continued support, yer hails not the best of times 😂

I think the rain is following you mate! Another top vid, looking forward to the next one 👌

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Yer it seem I attract water at the moment, it all it's forms 😂.

Excellent! Please more photos at the end. You are such a brilliant photographer.

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'll have to find more spots to take photos at.

Awe...just what I needed! Your videos are like dreams. Thank you Joe. I did get to ride today though. Wildfires are letting up a bit.

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, glad you got out there

I sat down with a cuppa and vanilla slice and enjoyed .

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

Glade you enjoyed it mate.

You've got a great channel Joe. Have seen that you're over here in NZ so I've started from the first of your videos to catch up to where you are currently. Enjoying the fact you integrate a lot of photography into it as well as brilliant editing. A good match with Itchy Boots :). Enjoy your time here.

@freewayproject

2 ай бұрын

thanks mate, great to hear you are enjoying the series.

Hi Joe I have watched most of your videos everyone of them keeps me inspired, excellent footage I keep looking forward to your next video, stay dry stay safe , keep up the good work cheers.

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg, glad you're still enjoying them. Thanks for the continued support.

Great show and already looking forward to the next one!👍

@zanehastie7589

Жыл бұрын

Me too.😎

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, glad you're enjoying the series.

Hi Joe. Thanks for this video. As usual visually impressive. I always feel like I am living the trip with you. The Himalayan seems to be an awesome all-round bike. I still have a few kilometers to do before I get into some real off-road riding with mine. Also, you have put my mind at ease after hearing the noise from your bike and you changing the chain and the sprockets. As a relative newbie to motorcycles I was a bit put aside when my Africa Twin started to make a similar sound during my trip across Canada last year. But this was usually after doing some off-road and the chain being dry. I cleaned and oiled after each session and the noise went away. When I got back home I changed both and I have never heard the sound since. When I saw this video I said an amen and hallelujah - you had confirmed my suspicions! Ride safe and looking forward to the next video! Cheers mate!

@freewayproject

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the continued support. Yes the nose from the chain can be worrying at times when it is close to the end of its use. Like the whole bike it going to rip apart.

Excellent mate...I do remember that hail storm as it slammed into our house and you were riding in it 😬

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

No damage so all good, just really wet 😂.

Cracking video. loving this series.

@freewayproject

6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate.

Mesmerizing. Like all your stuff. I'll be telling people I was watching your vids when you had 4,000 subs when you have 100,000. Cheers from Beantown.

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support Roger, I'm just stoked people are enjoying them, I am enjoying making them. I hope Boston is treating you well.

Adelaide to Cape Jervis or Victor Harbor are are always a good fun drive.... I've done it many a time. Unfortunately last time I hit a big male kangaroo and totalled the van... it was a nightmare getting back home. Kangaroo Island is such a great place...and the fishing is really something. Can't wait to see where you go on K.I... thankfully things are recovering after the bushfires a few years back.... I think it was Overland Travellers that went to K.I not long after the fires and it was still showing it's scars in many spots. Thanks for sharing Joe. :)

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is an amazing place, lots of dirt roads to explore too.

Nice to see 605s on another Himalayan..... enjoying your videos..... thanks

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, have them on the front and back, they were great on Skytrek especially up the steep hill climbs (in pervious episode), wish they would get a little more milage as I have so far to ride to get to good trails.

Another good video thanks.

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, glad you are still enjoying them.

Washing bikes had me laughing..... Some people are quite precious about "dirt bikes"... Great to have Flinders and K.I. in one vid. I was on the Island last year and it's a special place alright. I really enjoyed Emtb rides on the dunes at Little Sahara and Quad bike tours just down the road from there.Bit pricey,but bucket list stuff.

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

Yer I’m a fan of the used look also, as that’s what the bike is for, to be used. KI is awesome, different than flinders but still a lot of fun.

Joe ,I'd seriously give some thought to getting a better tent. I have the lone rider tent ,handles big wind really well. Another great episode. Mate your stills photography ,is top notch ,any would look good on the wall.

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. The tent is really good for what it is design for, Thru hiking, it's 800gram, so there is always a compromise (on a positive it has blown down but never blown away 😂😂😂). also I am already over weight as I am on the Himalayan got to save every gram I can. 🤔 if lost some weight that would help 😂.

Great place. Took the family there a few years ago just after the big storm that cut all the power from SA. We had to evacuate from Catus after our tent filled with sand!

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a fun time 😂. Don’t worry the weather is still following me and has another crack 😂

Thanks!

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

as alway thank you Larry, glad you are still enjoying them.

Somewhere that I need to go one day. Look forward to seeing your tour of the island. Cheers,

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, definitely worth going

nice video ,keep going Joe

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it.

Great video Joe and spot on timing as usual as am just in from the pub here in the uk and always look forward to watching your latest video with a cuppa n and a slice of toast before bed 🥱 hope it dries up for you on the trip around kangaroo 🦘 island

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

thanks mate glad you are still enjoying them. Yes I seem to be attracting the weather.

Spot on Joe thanks.

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

Thanks John glad you enjoyed it

I've been riding up around SE Queensland the last couple of weeks and enjoyed watching your last two videos when I got home. Unfortunately our trip through the centre and The Flinders in August has been canned due to my mates knee blowing out. Never mind, there's always next year. I'm looking forward to seeing what Kangaroo Island has to offer.

@freewayproject

11 ай бұрын

I hope you found some fun rides up there. Sorry to hear you have to postpone your trip. Trying to get the next episode edited, I've been quite remote and trying to edit has been a bit difficulty, but hopefully I'll get it up soon.

Hope you stayed dry after hitting that hail! Not fun to ride in, that's for sure. Love your photos and if you get around to selling any, I'm in 😄. Hey, a book with collections of your pics would be totally awesome!

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

thanks mate, yes not the funnest thing riding in hail. I'll let you know if I get something sorted with the photos.

Watching from Newfoundland Canada,I think when thecontenents divided ,nfld was part of the same terain as Australia, just in a colder northern climate.5 stars on your videos,well balanced between commentary, videos ,music.allways liked the Himalayan. No dealers here yet,I ride Suzuki vstrom,Kawasaki Vulcan s n 1500 nomad. Bryce from corner brook nfld,I always wonder where all your comments comes from,.cheers mate.🇨🇦

@freewayproject

11 ай бұрын

Glad you are enjoying the new series Bryce, I have never made it to the east side of Canada, only the west coast, I have heard it is amazing.

Thanks

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Allan, it is greatly appreciated.

If you're still on K.I you be having such a wild time.... it's utterly pissing down and blowing a gale here in Adelaide.

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

Oh the weather is following me 😂 yes lots of wind and rain

Rolling hills makes my heart happy too. Love seeing this part of your country. Beautiful.

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, yes it’s really diverse

Would love to see a video of how you edit your photos, i like your style, too many KZread photographers are too subtle imho

@freewayproject

Ай бұрын

I'll see what I can do. I tried to get the feeling of the place or subject into the image when I am editing, it just feels right to me.

Hey you went past my place 😀 Nice ride to KI but you missed the Adelaide hills, some of the best riding & scenery you’ll see in SA. I’m enjoying your travels & vids. Stay safe 👍

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate glad you’re enjoying the series. Yes I know I’m missing so many good places 😳 it’s hard to know where to go most of the time, it’s like I’m stumbling around in the dark, but still having an awesome time in SA

Hey Joe ! Most motorbike manufacturers recommend just using gearbox oil for lube, if you read the chain lube instructions, they'll usually say "just for rust" take a paintbrush in a Ziploc bag and use your normal oil ... Thanks again mate, SJ

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip Simon, good to know.

Hay mate , I now use a Motal paste chain lube ( looks like a big tube of toothpaste ) VERY handy for travelling on a bike , you don’t have to worry about the lid coming off and discharging in you gear . Also very compact. You picked some great weather 😂😂😂

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip mate, I'll have a look at them. Yer the weather seems to be having fun with me, see what it can throw at me.

@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449

Жыл бұрын

@@freewayproject , I’m heading back to the Flinders ( via Kangaroo Island ) you gave me the idea 💡. August/ September mate .

gday you can get valve extentions dont cost much as well. they just screw on the existing valve

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information mate, I just have to stop long enough somewhere too grab a pair.

Great ride! re: `car only` garage compressors - may i respectfully suggest a 90 degree tyre valve, just screw on as required, (I don`t leave them on the tyre, pop one in yer pocket) Those flash floods probably mean it is bad practise to camp in a `dried up` river bed;) that chain of yours is slacker than a hookers stocking top!

@freewayproject

4 ай бұрын

Since this ride have upgraded to the 90 degree. Yes your right I was going to camp in another river bed area but decide not to for your exact reason. Oh yes you're right, that was a hookers chain, in hindsight I should have started the trip with a new chain, lesson learn, and many more lesson I still need to learn 😂

Great video. Awesome still shots, more would have been good. 😅 Thanks for sharing. 😊

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I’ll try and take more photos

Hi mate. Im a new sub as just found you. Also have a himalayan so just enjoying your adventures. Cheers and look forward to more.

@freewayproject

11 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, glad you're enjoying them and are along for the ride.

8:52 - That's my glacier blue Himalayan behind the black/dakar one. Just running in the engine now before it's first service.

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

Nice mate. I bet you're enjoying it.

Awesome as allways mate, can I ask you what a new chain and sprockets cost down there in Adelaide, allways enjoy your videos mate and the story's about were you are at the time, ride safe..

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

I think around $150, I grab some other stuff at the same time, oil etc

Thanks Joe. Hey, do you ever cook your own meals or make coffee on the road?

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

I grew up in the Northern Territory (stupidly hot) so never got into drinking hot drinks. So I don’t drink coffee or tea. I had a Jetboil with me last trip but never used it. So the answer is no. When I stop I have to download footage, charge batteries then edit, so trying to cook on top of that especially if it’s been a long day is almost impossible. So I prefer to keep the eating simple

Beautiful as always! And having literally just spent the weekend setting up and tearing down my own tent in brutal wind, I can very much sympathize with that part. Looking forward to dirt tracks and coastal roads! Cheers!

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

Oh the joy's of the wind hehe. well still better than sitting at home doing nothing.

Hi Joe 🖐did that trip in march this year from Parkes NSW give you a heads up do the trip again in 2025 they have a Classic Motorcycle Beach race called Sellicks beach race around late Feb. early March every 2 years went on the Saturday UNBELIEVABLE Fantastic day then on the Sunday went too the ride on Lawnmower races at Cape Jervis what a Fantastic weekend have a Mate at Carrickalinga introduced it too me a BUCKET list thing going 2025 Staysafe 🙏🏍

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, That sounds awesome, I'll have to see where I am to see if I can make it.

Hi, awesome videos , lovee them. What phone holder so you use as it must be strong for those long trips

@freewayproject

4 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, Glad you are enjoying the series. I am using the Quadlock with the vibration mount.

Do Australia and NZ both have short rains because of ocean? Interesting how they start and end fast with strong power

@freewayproject

24 күн бұрын

It all depends on where you are in the country, the south can get long periods of drizzle, where as the north gets monsoon rain with heave deludes. Then on top of that it will be super dry for 5 - 10 years then like though last year and this summer it was non stop rain.

@anosan17

24 күн бұрын

@@freewayproject 😮

I haven't washed my bike yet since the RE weekend, maybe today.

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

haha, well a little love to the RE once is a while is good.

What did you think of my home state of South Australia?

@freewayproject

10 күн бұрын

Well I had been through SA a few time, a couple of World Solar Car Challenges, across the Nullarbor a couple time a bunch of time is Adelaide, I thought SA was okay, but on this journey well it changed my mine, the Flinders Rangers were amazing, Kangaroo Island was awesome, I missed out on going to Lake Eyre and up that way due to flooding at the time. But heading along the coast line off the main HWY, Smoky bay, then Point Sinclair is an absolute gem with the sand dunes, the point, the surf brake, the salt lakes, that you never hear about, not sure why everybody that is crossing over to WA wouldn't stop there to check it out, and the Old Eyre HWY, what a great narrow track to get a an understanding of how big this land is, oh and can't forget the bight.

Well Ive just about watched all your videos. Thank you they are appreciated. You have inspired me to get the DR650 up and running to start a few over nite trips. You often mention camp sites and ive heard you mention wiki camp or similiar? is this a web site/app to find camping sites? TIA for reply

@freewayproject

11 ай бұрын

Thanks mate glad you are enjoying the series. definitely get the DR out. The App is called WikiCamps it has a yellow background, green map of Australia and a black Kangaroo as the icon. There is also a NZ and a USA version. I think it was about $10. It has all the places where there are places to camp, so are just road side pull overs , so are epic where hardly any one goes, then it will also show paid camp spot plus caravan parks, so it you get delayed on the road and have to pull in somewhere they are handy to have too. IT has reviews of most spots plus photos normally .

Hi mate Howz your trip going I met you at the Balladonia Camp ground a week or so ago I was set up beside you in the 79 series landcruiser

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

Hey mate, I had to google Balladonia to remember where that was 😂. So much has happened, I got nailed again by the weather heading south for the whole week, even the locals said it was very unusual amount of rain, oh and some places had the coldest temperatures on record. But even then it’s was epic down there. I am half way up the coast now. Hope you had a great birthday 👍🏻

@paulkeenan4049

Жыл бұрын

Yeah we copped that weather too Wow you have punched out some kms My son and I have been watching your KZread stuff Howz the bike going

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

@@paulkeenan4049 bike is all good up to 33000km now, just punched out 950km in a day. got to Broome and no accommodation anywhere, but all is good

Hi Joe, If it wasn't for the thirty or more years between us, I might think that we must have been separated at birth. Your casual approach to touring is very similar to mine, except your bike is a bit more modern and undoubtedly more reliable, and your video/photographic skills are lightyears beyond mine. Stay well. Keep the videos coming, and if you fancy seeing your doppleganger in Canada.....kzread.info/dash/bejne/pGhntKWtfcbfmso.html

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

Glad you are enjoying the series. I find it the. Eat way to travel, more interesting things and opportunities happening more often this way. I’ll definitely check it out.

How much was the ferry over and back ?

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

It's normally around $90 each way but if you know someone on the Island it's $75 each way.

When's the next vid Joe ?

@freewayproject

11 ай бұрын

It depends if I get time to edit on the road as they take me a while to edit, I try to get one out on Friday's (my time) so one a week but sometimes that maybe one every 2 weeks due to time or accessing Internet to upload.

These vids make me want to go touring, but then I want to stop watching them so as not to spoil the adventure.

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

Haha, that’s a dilemma. All I know is every adventure is different, I’m sure you’ll make your own epic adventure

wow, your voice is way to low in the opening sections of this video - I can't hear what you are saying without turning the volume up to the point where its uncomfortablely loud for everything else. You need to up the voice audio level a tadge.

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

apologies mate, after riding all day then trying to edit in a tent at night I sometimes get it wrong. Hopefully I'll be able to get it right in the next one.

Lived in Adelaide 22 yrs,,,still haven't done KI 😮

@freewayproject

Жыл бұрын

It’s worth it, watch the next episode (once I get a chance to finish editing it 😳. But make sure there’s no weather about to hit the island