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We Went for a Test Ride

We Went for a Test Ride

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  • @davidellis9358
    @davidellis935817 сағат бұрын

    Another great video guys , and well done on quite a challenging road 2 up . Hope all is going well over in WA

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides6 сағат бұрын

    @@davidellis9358 thanks for watching. Yes very happy to get probably the most challenging track we have done to date but was so worth it. Life has still been a little slow here not much bike riding while I still recover from being unwell. The flip side is I’ve had time to get these videos done for the channel and start planning some local trips so we are looking forward to getting back out on the trails again soon. 🤙

  • @Buick29
    @Buick292 күн бұрын

    Great vid. I’ve done this road in both directions in my old vintage car. It’s a steep climb up from the Benmore Dam end, but the views are amazing.

  • @johnworth3184
    @johnworth31844 күн бұрын

    Well done bloody big effort 👍

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides4 күн бұрын

    @@johnworth3184 Thanks we had pretty good conditions. It’s a great track so glad we got to tick it off the list.

  • @stoneybd
    @stoneybd5 күн бұрын

    Hi rewatching as I think I've missed bits. Great fun. Id be interested to know what tyres you're using and comment on their sealed road behavior. Thanks.

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides4 күн бұрын

    @@stoneybd we are using Continental TKC 80 on the front which I think is a great tyre amazing off-road and still very predictable on road with not to much road noise, the rear is Motoz Tractionator adventure this my go to rear tyre I consistently get 10k km out of these and again a great off-road tyre some say they are terrible on wet sealed roads but I never push the limits in the wet so have never had any problems with it. They do become a little noisy as they wear. Tyres are a hard thing to get right as there is always a compromise for us we would rather have better off road use and just ride a little slower and not push the limits on road. Hope this helps thanks again for watching. 😁

  • @Crust2013
    @Crust201310 күн бұрын

    Best bike for it ,1090R I luv mine.

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides10 күн бұрын

    @@Crust2013 great bikes for sure. We have moved on our 1090 here in Australia for a new BMW r1250gsa which I must say is extremely comfortable and I’ve been very surprised just how capable the bike is. We are certainly keeping the 1090 in NZ as we haven’t even been into the North Island yet. Thanks for watching 🤙

  • @sonnyday6830
    @sonnyday683011 күн бұрын

    I was took an 1100 Ford escort up the old Dunstan Road once....fun times but incredible views

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides11 күн бұрын

    I can imagine the fun had taking the escort up and over the hill while enjoying the views. 🤙

  • @KiwiPokerPlayer
    @KiwiPokerPlayer11 күн бұрын

    I grew up in Central Otago and as a kid all I wanted was a motorbike to go and explore all the awesome tracks there, but my mum was one of those worrying types, wouldn't let me have one because she thought I'd immediately die. So, I did what I could on my BMX and later my mountain bike, but there's only so far you can go on a mountain bike in a day and still be back in time for tea. Now, all these years later I'm about to purchase my very first motorbike and I can't wait to get back to Central and ride all of the tracks I wanted to ride as a kid. I couldn't quite catch it, which bike are you guys riding?

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides9 күн бұрын

    @KiwiPokerPlayer Thanks for sharing how you over come not being allowed a motorbike during your younger years Better late than never I’m sure you will make up for lost time and as you well know Central Otago is an amazing place to explore. Bike is a 2017 KTM 1090 Adventure. Thanks for watching. 👌

  • @whisperingwheels
    @whisperingwheels18 күн бұрын

    Wow, what a stunning ride. Another fantastic road for my wish list.

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides18 күн бұрын

    It really is a fantastic ride only made better by having great weather.

  • @theflyingkiwi4803
    @theflyingkiwi480325 күн бұрын

    Another great ride! Thanks for sharing. Love the banter and that pipe sounds mint - is that the stock exhaust? Looking forward to part 2!

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides24 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching. I’ve never really been one for loud pipes and this was on the bike when we brought it, I must say I do quite like it though. It’s an akropovich pipe but I think it’s off a 450 or 500 as its different to the one made for the 1090.

  • @davidellis9358
    @davidellis935825 күн бұрын

    Might try and fit this one into our trip 😊

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides25 күн бұрын

    This one is a must do ride. On a nice day the views are stunning.

  • @theflyingkiwi4803
    @theflyingkiwi480326 күн бұрын

    Great video! What intercom are you running? The sound quality is very good. (Also what tyres?). Cheers! 👍

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides26 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching our travels much appreciated. For intercoms we run the Sena 30K which we find to be great. For sound capture on the video we use the DJI wireless mic system which is fantastic as it allows both sides of the conversation to be recorded to the video and makes editing much easier. As for tyres we run the Motoz Tractionator adventure on the rear and Continental TKC80 on the front. Safe riding. 🤙

  • @stoneybd
    @stoneybd29 күн бұрын

    It's great to see your adventures again. Feverishly making notes in my "must do" notebook. Hayman Rd/Braemar Rd was a good choice as the Tekapo Canal Road has a locked gate at the main road, U turn required.

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides28 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the tip on the gated road will make note of that for future trips.

  • @paulo49252
    @paulo49252Ай бұрын

    Nice ride.

  • @BigBikeAdventures
    @BigBikeAdventures3 ай бұрын

    Very informative. I'll have to look at getting similar gear. I like how the DJI mics can be recharged together. Thanks for the video.

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides3 ай бұрын

    Happy to help. Audio is a moto vloggers worst nightmare.

  • @BigBikeAdventures
    @BigBikeAdventures3 ай бұрын

    @@reganrides Tell me about it.

  • @blainewordly9134
    @blainewordly91343 ай бұрын

    Nice ❤

  • @BigBikeAdventures
    @BigBikeAdventures3 ай бұрын

    Congrats on the new bike. What’s your set up for recording pillion audio?

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides3 ай бұрын

    We are using the DJI wireless mic checkout this video. kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z4uGsMmmdNDWYqw.htmlsi=HE_gqo_RXOw96di3

  • @BigBikeAdventures
    @BigBikeAdventures3 ай бұрын

    @@reganrides wonderful. Thanks.

  • @phatpizza610
    @phatpizza6103 ай бұрын

    Nice one, enjoy your new bike and your trip to India, I did a 2 week ride up in the Himalayas about 6yrs ago amazing how good the Enfields are, only advice I have is dont forget to pack the anti diarrhoea tablets

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides3 ай бұрын

    Thanks. Definitely have a supply of those tablets ready to go.

  • @davidkelly-cl4mj
    @davidkelly-cl4mj3 ай бұрын

    If it's 2 up adventure riding you want too do in comfort then the BMW is the way too go, they are expensive bikes but they have been around a long time and in my opinion are still the go too bike for long distance adventure riding

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides3 ай бұрын

    Thanks David. You are spot on the comfort is amazing and we just had our first run out in the dirt and I must say I was impressed with it. 😁 looking forward to exploring on this one.

  • @davidkelly-cl4mj
    @davidkelly-cl4mj3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this Vlog Regan, I have only just started following you're adventures on the Bike. I haven't explored much of the gravel roads South of Perth so it will be interesting to see where you go on your next adventure. What tyres are you using?

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching much appreciated. On the KTM have been running the Motoz Tractionator adventure for the rear and the front was also a Motoz dual venture. Not super impressed with the front I would much rather the TKC80 or Pirelli scorpion Rallye. Not sure now with new bike which path we will take.

  • @robertchester1596
    @robertchester15963 ай бұрын

    Well done Regan. As always great video

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides3 ай бұрын

    Thanks Rob. Passed you guys yesterday as we were heading towards boyup Brook hope you all had a great ride.

  • @gruffingit.
    @gruffingit.3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the mention Sir. Loved the content

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the route. Really enjoyed this one. 👌

  • @gruffingit.
    @gruffingit.3 ай бұрын

    @reganrides hopefully in June I can get out on my own for more exploring solo while my girl goes home. Just gotta watch it being a tad slippery then

  • @shaincommerford8432
    @shaincommerford84323 ай бұрын

    Nice ride you have done there, would be good to do the same. Do you happen to have a gpx file of the trip.

  • @robertchester1596
    @robertchester15963 ай бұрын

    Well done Regan. Great video

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides3 ай бұрын

    Thanks mate. 😁

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides3 ай бұрын

    @phatpizza610 Definitely some great roads down there. Flick me an email and I will be happy to send you the gpx file for this trip. [email protected] Thanks for watching much appreciated

  • @phatpizza610
    @phatpizza6103 ай бұрын

    Thx, email sent. Was just looking last night for any info about the route the old railway route went and looking on Gaia some people have had the same idea south of Pemberton but look to have maybe hit dead ends and turned around.

  • @phatpizza610
    @phatpizza6103 ай бұрын

    Some nice back roads, wondering where that old mill town was, have been trying to work out your rough route via google maps but that has me stumped

  • @stoneybd
    @stoneybd3 ай бұрын

    Recently went to Hokitika via Arthurs Pass and used ideas gathered from this episode. Turned off and used inland road via dam to Hokitika, an evening ride around Lake Kaniere, another evening ride to Hokitika gorge and Woodstock hotel. Borrowing your Lonely Planet map idea, fantastic.

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides3 ай бұрын

    Great to hear. Such a nice place to ride around I really enjoyed Lake Kaniere and look forward to heading back that way in future trips. The map is a great way to keep track of where you have been. 👍

  • @sausagesandwichSA
    @sausagesandwichSA4 ай бұрын

    Nice ride 👍

  • @Alanjowitt
    @Alanjowitt4 ай бұрын

    Nice setup. Is it the DJI that captures the sound of the bike motor?

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides4 ай бұрын

    Yes all the sound is captured on the DJI mic and is recorded direct to the GoPro footage.

  • @Crust2013
    @Crust20134 ай бұрын

    Woohoo 1090R! Best ADV mc still!

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides4 ай бұрын

    So good I own two of them in different countries 😁😁

  • @Dannyboy974
    @Dannyboy9745 ай бұрын

    Have you guys tested the sleeping pad yet? Howd you find it?

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides5 ай бұрын

    Hey @Dannyboy974 we have managed to get a few nights on the new pads after initially having to much air in them the first night where we rolled around on top of them we reduced the air and had a very comfortable sleep the next night. Big thing we like is they are not noisy like our old Sea 2 summit pads and being able to button them together means they don’t slide around underneath you. All in all a great product the biggest down side is the foot pump and we have recently brought a flex tail tiny pump to blow them up as the built in pump is painfully slow. Should be able to give to a good review after we return from our next NZ trip which starts at the end of the week. Yes we are taking our camp gear this trip. Thanks for watching it’s much appreciated. 👍

  • @Milesz1
    @Milesz16 ай бұрын

    More!!

  • @yegdeh
    @yegdeh6 ай бұрын

    Hi There, I downloaded a copy of your GPX from PAR FB Group. Just wondering what percentage of road/offroad Youd say this route was?

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides6 ай бұрын

    Hey, Thanks for subscribing and downloading my gpx file its greatly appreciated. The Labour Day Weekend Route is about 80% offroad and 20% on-road. Nothing super difficult but that does depend on your abilty of course. We did the whole weekend twoup without to much trouble just one miss hap getting out of the camp spot. Let me know if you get down ther and ride this i would love to hear your thoughts on the route. Thanks again.👍

  • @ReklessRagnar
    @ReklessRagnar6 ай бұрын

    😅 glad I'm not the only one that puffs like a dragon trying to pick my bike up again .

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides6 ай бұрын

    Glad to have another set of hands to help pickup.

  • @AusMoto
    @AusMoto7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this mate, I've actually got the DJI mics so I'll have to give this a shot.

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for stopping by and checking it out happy to help out others.

  • @stoneybd
    @stoneybd7 ай бұрын

    Hi. Comms question. You're obviously talking to each other, what comms unit do you use? Is what you hear in your helmet as clear as the vids? Cheers

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides7 ай бұрын

    @@stoneybd we are using Sena 30K units which we find are great they work on the mesh network which connects and has great sound. As to how well you can hear the other person really comes down to your helmet and speaker placement. We love the Sena as it lets us chat about what’s happening as we ride along or if you’d not in the mood you can each listen to your own music or simply just turn it off it’s your choice. I think using intercom units in a group ride scenario is a great safety device also. Thanks for watching 👍

  • @stoneybd
    @stoneybd8 ай бұрын

    We've really enjoyed the series. Given us heaps of ideas about possible dirt routes. Thanks for sharing and taking the time to record and edit. Looking forward to series 3

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides8 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching and happy to help out by way of sharing the routes we used. Content will be more southwest of Western Australia for a little bit as that’s where we live but NZ series 3 is in the planning stages along with lots of other trips.

  • @peterdawson7775
    @peterdawson77758 ай бұрын

    Last time I was down there it was - 9.5 deg , mind you it was mid winter ( at the brass monkey), great to watch your videos, cheers.

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching. -9.5 is definitely getting chilly. 🥶

  • @stoneybd
    @stoneybd8 ай бұрын

    Oh no. Coming to an end? We're going to save this till later in the week. So we can enjoy it slowly.

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for hanging out with us on Season 2 will be just one more episode after this one. Its been great putting them together and nice to see our view numbers and subscribers increase throughout this season.

  • @MadGirlMotoAdventures
    @MadGirlMotoAdventures9 ай бұрын

    So many water crossings 😱. This looks like so much fun but very hard work I would imagine for one person let alone being two up! Awesome effort and amazing scenery 👌🏻.

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for checking the channel out. Plenty of water crossings all throughout NZ so you tend to get good at them after a while. It can be a little challenging at times, we do try not to get ourselves into situations we cant handle but sometimes we get caught.

  • @brenta4ngy
    @brenta4ngy9 ай бұрын

    Just Tricky enough 2up

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides9 ай бұрын

    Just a couple of tricky little spots..Fantastic ride though and will be doing it again sometime im sure..

  • @peterdawson7775
    @peterdawson77759 ай бұрын

    Great video of the Nevis!

  • @rc79rider
    @rc79rider9 ай бұрын

    Wow that brought back some memories 😊. Travelled this by bus 33 years ago on my way to bungee jump!. Whole thing was an amazing experience. Probably be even better if I did it on my motorbike 😁. Great video guys 👍

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides9 ай бұрын

    It really is a great road and has left us with some great memories now too. Thanks for watching much appreciated.

  • @gruffingit.
    @gruffingit.9 ай бұрын

    Mate, if it looks that good on the camera, I have to visit. Those roads and scenery....gotta get my arse over there one day.

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides9 ай бұрын

    Its one place everyone should have on there bucket list..

  • @antonboeyen4383
    @antonboeyen438310 ай бұрын

    Thanks guys, another enjoyable video....bought back some memories it did! 👍

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching got a few more episodes to finish out this season so stay tuned in..

  • @ThrottleDownunder
    @ThrottleDownunder10 ай бұрын

    Look s absolutley stunning there

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides10 ай бұрын

    Thanks. It’s motorcycle heaven over there. Planning our next trip back again at the the moment. Thanks for checking my channel out. 🤙

  • @Doma407
    @Doma40710 ай бұрын

    🎉🎉🎉

  • @granttbone2778
    @granttbone277810 ай бұрын

    Bikes to noisey, can’t see the wildlife, if your of the bike, it’s walking. I forgot, not many gates. Magical, I could just feel the beach

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching.. Glad your enjoying

  • @granttbone2778
    @granttbone277810 ай бұрын

    This is awesome, I don’t want say here, but remind me

  • @shaneo817
    @shaneo81710 ай бұрын

    Hi guys what is the tail bag you have there for a backrest looks ideal cheers

  • @shaneo817
    @shaneo81710 ай бұрын

    Also what tyres are you running, loving the videos bloody brilliant.

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides10 ай бұрын

    This is the Kriega US-20 Tailpack. Great bit of gear fully waterproof and works very well as a pillion backrest. kriega.com.au/product/us-20-tailpack/

  • @stoneybd
    @stoneybd10 ай бұрын

    Another great adventure. Always enjoy these. We've not heard about moto tokens. Where can we find out out more please. Thanks

  • @reganrides
    @reganrides10 ай бұрын

    Great to hear you are enjoying our series. Go and checkout Adventure guide www.adventureguide.co.nz/ The site has had a big revamp and they are now called Adventure tokens. Great concept and can take you to places you might not normally go. Thanks for watching. 😁😁