Throttle Riding Adventures
Throttle Riding Adventures
Hey Legends
Thanks for taking the time checking my channel out.
I started this channel to show my parents and family what I do on my time of.
it’s not a midlife crisis in anyway.
I feel in love with bikes at a very early age sitting on my dad's bike a 1973 cb175 in the shed dreaming of riding it not on the road but on the dirt.
It’s defiantly in the blood as my dear beautiful pop who I dearly miss was a hwy bike patrol cop as a child I was in owe with him
and wanted to be just like him on a bike. I got my bike Ls at 16 years 9 months old my dad gave me his beloved bike and here we are today 40 odd years riding still exploring and dreaming meeting new people.
I hope you stick around as I love sharing my adventures.
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Hi I go to Luke’s training on the weekends Isn’t that funny 😂
@@danjwil0306 good on you he's a great guy with skills
Wow you are amazing! I have been trying to figure why my headlight doesn't work for forever and I gave the starter a wiggle and it lit up. Couldn't believe it. Now to figure out why🤔. Thanks!
See Ryan,s fortnine review on goretex = not very promising at all it seems . John 3::16 .
@@peterday9054 yeh ive seen that upload
It is A Designated Road. JOHN 3:16 .
@@peterday9054 been through there 3 time since this upload cheers
Need to give this stuff a go!!
I have used a similar product from a company called Grangers. They have wash and waterproofing products.
Why have goretex if you’re going to seal it and thus make the goretex useless for what it’s designed for?
The DWD spray is for the outer layer only to stop external fabric from wetting out. You are correct ... the wash in DWD treatment is bad for Gortex (blocks it up) .. therefore spray DWD is best approach (per Klim)
You get better waterproofing if you use the wash in version rather than the spray. Wash in Tech wash and without taking the jacket out of the machine wash again with the waterproofing liquid, it gets the seams better than the spray. Edward
@@edwardwest5035 ill try that next wash thanks legend
My 7 year old Klim jacket still keeps me dry. Once a year I use the Nik Wax stuff. Works a treat! Great video mate. Stay upright 🙂
Mate i would of just sent the jacket back and got a refund fuck the stuffing around, then i would of bought a decent jacket !😫
@@stevo6341 watch the other video it was sent off and tested
Forget the riding gear bloody flash place
That’s exactly the combination tire set. I’ll be using from now on love my mini Michelin anarchy wild on the front and the tractionor on the rear.
@@anthonypeterworldadventure1383 i still run it a year on on 3rd rear cheers legend
I'm surprised you made it that fsr up the dune in slip 9!!!
every video of outback is flooded--- the place should look like a rainforest
location plz wish to go and have a look
Look me up on facebook ill give you location there cheers
I rode this a few days ago. We stopped at the same place for lunch. Food is ok but definitely not amazing. Great vibe though. Those trucks are insane and really come at you quick. While 4wds and bikes slow down, trucks give no f’s. I went down the side too and that is definitely not compact dirt. I thought I was going to come off. They’ve really cleaned up the tracks along here. Great for driving but I loved the challenge when it was rougher with pot holes, imperfections and a mix of dirt, rocks, mud and sand. Kept you alert and made it exciting. It’s basically a road now. Plenty of challenging side single runs but they can quickly get you in trouble on an adventure bike. Definitely always stick to the left and really slow down on the corners or it could be good night.
And yes they dont give a royal ff very rude
Looks like an awesome ride!
Lots of fun
Finally got the chance to check these out, mate what an epic journey, that bloody mud would've put me off big time!! Great run indeed!
Great video mate, you also missed the mine about a Kay before the crossing,you can walk straight in, it’s a beauty.
I looked hard ill look out for that one next time
I camped at Blackfellows Hand Cave many times in the 80's and 90's beautiful place then haven't been there since dont know if it is as untouched as it was then also camped at Newnes at time also very interesting
It seems untoucked to a point a beautiful place
@@throttleridingadventures Did you go to Newnes? I found numerous historic things when fossicking in the
No i didnt
top ride Guys , Mines, incredible rock formations, Bathurst race track and running out of petrol what a great couple of days you've had
All down hill stan ended coasting all the way to fuel station...was a great trip
Man the rockwalls and scenery at 1:30 was amazing. Bloody hell Mark gotta add this to the list too now
We couldnt talk you into it kosta ...yeh mate it was great slowing down and exploring
Fun was had and sites were seen. Mission accomplished!
Look back now and enjoy the memory
Lover more details of where you went looks awesome
Great video!
Hey mate glad you liked it part2 coming soon
@@throttleridingadventures Looking forward to it!
Great ride! That fence must be new at the lookout.
Not sure where the look out was your refering looked a few on the day
Top stuff, thanks for sharing.
My pleasure
I just did Gloucester to Scone via Curricabark Rd yesterday. It goes through Woko NP and that's one hell of a scenic road.
Great ride with good company,just imagine if a rottweiler had been sitting there when your face was on the glass looking through the window😁,looking forward to part two👍.
Was a tad rude looking back at it looking in windows i probably would of deserved a dog scare lol ...part 2 will be pretty good awsome footage cheers for your comment legend
@@throttleridingadventures A dog jump scare would have been some good entertainment for me! 😁
Nice ride on the open road, perfect for bikes 👍
that was an awesome days ride! Just the most spectacular views Mark and Brendo!
Gotta say stano it qas an awsome 3 days away next vid will be a cracker
Crackn vid Mark well done mate
Thanks mate as you know a lot of work goes in it
What a great day! Listen to the "Witches Broomstick" purr.
It was a great 3 days away bike does sound good
@@throttleridingadventures obviously we're both referring to the CRF300.
Couldnt here the postie over the twin but yeh the crf 🤣
Hey Mark, great videos, I’m the guy you met at Flat Rock on Saturday. Can’t wait to see your next upload. Oh yeah as mentioned by channels are Lugepunk (all my luging vids) and Philbo’s Adventures my newer vids. You’re a great guy in person!
Cheers legrnd
WOW !!! plenty of comments on that one ..... personally I would never ride that fast either in the Watagans nor on Murrays run .... the Watagans has many cyclists, walkers and 4wd 'ers, as well as pedestrians, & Murrays Run animals as well as the logging trucks, unless your video was sped up I am sorry I reckon you were riding to fast for that area ... I have ridden there many times ....never at a great speed ...... it's a great area in which we live ....
Looks fast was the doing speed limit 😁😁
Took your advice Mark and took Niangala Rd, Weabonga Rd right through to Bendemeer last week on the first day of a 4 day trip. Awesome ride and scenery, cheers mate👍
Mate, it all depends where the Gortex is in the jacket and if the outer shell is waterproof and if water is getting inside through other means (eg, down the back of your neck). I have a Triumph branded Adv jacket purchased in 2013, the outer shell is waterproof, one day when travelling in Tasmania in 2020 just before the pandemic hit, it bucketed down rain the whole day but I was dry as on the inside. More recently, I purchased a Revit Vertical GTX Jacket (4 seasons), I just had to have a waterproof outer shell (Gortex) and again, it has proved to definitely keep me dry as on the inside. IMO, waterproof removeable inner liners are a waste of effort, time and just aren't up to the task - when it stops raining and you want to remove the inner lining because it's 32 degrees but the outer jacket is soaked, come-on man, it's just BS. On the more budget friendly side, my partner has a Dririder Adv jacket with a removable thermal liner but non-removal waterproof liner and it works perfectly and it's not Gortex. Not sure if being out on the bike for 30 minutes in the rain is a true test of waterproof. From my experiences, you really need to be out in the rain for several hours to determine just how good waterproof the gear truly is, either a jacket of itself or the rain jacket you put over your jacket.
I think the problem with this jacket the outer jacket doesnt repeal water at all it soaks it in ...you can actually feel the water come through the arms not down the neck been riding 40 years and know that this thing isnt worth $950 on the label say 100% waterproof its simply not so ill be doing another upload on it soon ..on a nikwax coating as a follower does just that so ill give that a go cheers for comment
Nothing is waterproof if been drenched at speed for long enough, had to do a full day must do riding in torrential non stop rain for 7 hours straight just to catch my ferry crossing for home a couple of years ago. Completely soaked thru every layer including the waterproof layers and it didn't matter one little bit what the waterproof layer was, hell even the top inside of my helmet was completely soaked thru, mine you the west coast of the south island of New Zealand has a very well deserved reputation when it comes to heavy rain fall amounts.
On a 7 hour trip in that type of rain this jacket I would of been soaked 20mins in not sure how long your gear held up ?? If this jacket held up for 5. 6 hours youde be stoked on a 7 hour trip like that ive only ever had 1 jacket that held up an Rjay i wore it out i rode from port stephens to melbourn the day the pasha bulker ground in Newcastle that weather was nuts horrizonal rain i only paid $230 for that jacket cheers for comment legend
I ride with Klim Badlands- never had a problem BUT like all gortex M/C gear every time it is cleaned- in my case professionally as my machine is too small- I also have the suit reproofed - You mentioned using a dryer- I have been told that this is a NO NO - should be air dried- Just a few thoughts. PS Since I purchased my Klim the new price is now astronomical in comparison to the Alpinestar or the like products. Cheers Grant
Funny there is mixed messages on the dryer ...ive not yet sealed jacket as i didnt know you had to and thats more than likely my problem ive got nikwax products coming ill do an upload on that fingers xsed cheers for comment legend
Should’ve bought the quality Rukka gear: now you’ll have to buy twice.
Ill be uploading another vide soon ive purchased nikwax cleaner and repeal spray see if that works
@@throttleridingadventures good luck
I wouldn't put it in the drier. They tell you, in the instructions, not to do that. It would likely void any warranty. That jacket looks like a Ketchum. I just bought one of those the other day. I hope mine doesn't leak.
Bit sad mate I have a Klim Gortex Jacket and it is great in wet weather Like you I bought it the same reason.
Great video. I hope to one day be skilled enough to take on this type of adventure.
you were riding in a light shower, in the NT you were in a major storm so there is a difference. I dont think your test went well to prove a point
Ide say 100% would leak or get soaked if riding for hours as some water got in that ride was about an hour ...the storm i rode in when in Darwin was hard rain but started leaking fairly quickly ....ill nikwax the jacket and do another upload in the future and look out for heavy rain cheers for comment
I honestly believe what I've experienced, and also heard, many times - nothing is waterproof if you ride through heavy rain for long enough! I think the fact that you were even slightly wet on this experiment just means that if you'd ridden another hour you would have been soaked. I bought a Dri Rider ADV jacket about 5 years ago and it is just about as good as my friend's KLIM, but if I face heavy rain I'll throw an overjacket on.
Ive just had a call from a suppoter and he explained to me on how to treat the jacket for this issue so ill be doing another upload in tbe future as how to treat outer skin ....and correct i maintain ide be soaked in even a few hours cheers for comment mr cranky
Great video bud, I've always been hesitant to spend big on ADV jackets in fear they may under-deliver. I think the best way to deal with heavy rain like we're having now is the over-suit rain coats. They proved themselves when we headed south to the Bridal on day 1. My Komine gear has been brilliant the last few years but I'm now looking at something else, something rain resistant but will still have that added wet weather protection over the top.
I here you i hate putting rain gear over the top its kinda why did i buy this jacket if you have to do it ...I simply dont trust the jacket enough to not take rain gear now cheers mate
Main issue with Gortex is it doesn't breathe well. Darwin is very hot /humid. Could the water have been sweat/perspiration rather than the rain getting through?.
Wasnt hot and just and just started the ride it happend in nundle as well in the cold thats when i sent jacket away to be tested
Not sure if I heard correctly - but I believe the correct / best way to not get water in gloves and up sleeves is to have long gloves under your sleeve and tighten down. Normally the angle of your wrist to hand is sloping down - so water runs over glove. I have Klim Carlsbad jacket and Mosko Basilik pants - both waterproof - unless any ingress gaps (neck or up sleeves or up under waist). If you TechWash (NikNak) IF dirty and then usually put in gentle / low warm dryer to reactive the DWD water proof on the outer fabric. I agree the Gortex layer should not leak
Thanks for that great advise over the ph today ill grab that nikwax and record proccess cheers
I have been wearing an Alpinestars "Tech Touring" Gore Tex jacket for the past few years, similarly priced to yours, and I am happy to say it has been faultless throughout numerous wet weather rides. One ride in particular with torrential rain from Armidale through Dorrigo and down to South West Rocks it certainly proved its worth. (the jacket has never been washed and dried, just wiped over to remove bugs etc a few times)
Does jacket repel the water ? Mine is like a sponge ill be putting a spray on it I think
@@throttleridingadventures Yes it does, I'm very happy with it. Good luck sorting yours out
Scott rain jacket , can’t go wrong
Those things are awesome. They are brilliant wind stoppers too.